North of Boston

Sip & Stem: Mother's Day Floral Workshop
2025-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Marble Ridge Winery, Marbleridge Road 11, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
Celebrate a mother, mother-figure or wonderful person in your life with our Mother’s Day Floral Workshop and wine tasting in partnership with Marble Ridge Winery. Each participant will learn how to create a thoughtful garden-inspired floral arrangement while using a fun, spring-inspired color palette and basic floral design fundamentals. In this workshop you will learn:
-Step-by-step centerpiece construction techniques
-Choosing the correct floral supplies and vessels
-Understanding colors and fundamental ingredients
-Understanding basic floral design fundamentals
All floral materials provided. Wine tasting materials provided by Marble Ridge Winery and is included as part of your ticket.
Please note: This program takes place at Marble Ridge Winery (11 Marbleridge Rd, North Andover, MA 01845). Participants must be 21+.
Pre-registration is required and Space is limited. Refunds must be requested 7 days prior to the event. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
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Breadmaking Class at True North Ale Co.
2025-05-08 19:00 - 20:30 | True North Ale Company, 116 County Rd, Ipswich, M, 01938, United States
At the end of the brewer’s day, we will use their fresh, spent grain and work it into a beautiful artisan bread. Guests will make the Grainbakers Spent Grain Artisan Bread Dough. Once created, you can customize your bread by adding various flavors from our spice selection.*
This class will have many selections, including:
UBE Purple Sweet Potato
Cinnamon Raisin
Rosemary & Sea Salt
Dark Chocolate & Cherry
Tomato Basil
Cheddar, Jalapeño & Bacon
Honey, I love you, Whole Wheat
BYO Inclusions – We don’t mind at all! (Frozen fruit, Frozen fancy cheese etc.)
Class includes:
Lecture and hands-on instruction to make artisan spent grain baked bread
Recipe and instruction guide.
Super fun mixing session to make your dough
One bread in it’s first rise, ready to bake at home
Extra spent grain for your freezer and recipes to make more bread
VIP / FAQ:
You will bake your bread at home.
Participants must be 18 to participate and must have a ticket.
Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
You are WELCOME to invite a friend to wait for you while you’re in class. You can have dinner together before class, and then they can doomscroll some social media over a pint while in class.
This class is:
This class is fun for groups
This class is fun for a solo outing
This class is fun for couples
This class is fun for a girls’ night out
This class is fun for a small office holiday activity
This class is fun for Adults + their Parents!
This class is fun for a Birthday activity.
*From time to time, one of our spice selections might have run out. Please be prepared with a second and third choice so you are not completely totally disappointed. Our spice bar always has new, unadvertised, exciting surprise flavors as well!

5-Day Bare Bones Wood Carving Workshop
2025-05-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Calvo Wood Carving School, 235 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Learning woodcarving is a lot like learning how to write in a language. You need to know the letters of the alphabet and what is a vowel and what is a consonant. You need to learn how to put together a word and understand the meaning of it. Then you need to learn how to form a sentence and a paragraph that carries a theme. These are absolute necessities that you need to know in order to write. The same is true in woodcarving, there are absolute necessities you need to know in order to carve with intent and confidence. So in all truth, I need five days of your time in order to get the complete set of fundamentals into both your hands and your head.
However, I often get asked if I have weekend courses because of time restrictions. For those of you who cannot find time for the five consecutive days, this is what I do. If you take a two or three-day course you are taking the first two or three days of my five-day workshop which is broken up into daily learning chapters. So three days brings you to chapter three, two days to chapter two. The weekend workshops will give you a basic understanding of the skill of wood carving which includes hand-carving technique, sharpening, and designing skills among other topics but the full training takes five days. You will also do the carving projects to reinforce the hand techniques that we talk about so that you gain much-needed muscle memory in your hands.
Some students may be satisfied with the information learned, while others may choose to find their way back for another weekend and finish the last two or three days to get all the necessary techniques and insights. When you return, (it can be during that calendar year or the next) everyone else is at the beginning point on the start of the weekend, but you pick up where you left off to finish your training. That’s the story in a nutshell. Call me if you are looking for more info. I am happy to answer any questions.
All class days run from 9 am – 5 pm.
For more information:
Call: (978) 283-0231
Email: david@calvostudio.com
Website: https://www.davidcalvo.com/woodcarving_classes.html

5-Day Bare Bones Wood Carving Workshop
2025-05-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Calvo Wood Carving School, 235 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Here is a great opportunity to learn the fundamentals of woodcarving in 5 days from a professional!
For those of you who cannot find time for the five consecutive days, this is what I do. If you take a two or three-day course you are taking the first two or three days of my five-day workshop which is broken up into daily learning chapters. So three days brings you to chapter three, two days to chapter two. The weekend workshops will give you a basic understanding of the skill of wood carving which includes hand-carving technique, sharpening, and designing skills among other topics but the full training takes five days. You will also do the carving projects to reinforce the hand techniques that we talk about so that you gain much needed muscle memory in your hands.
Some students may be satisfied with the information learned, others may choose to find their way back for another weekend and finish the last two or three days to get all the necessary techniques and insights. When you return, (it can be during that calendar year or the next) everyone else is at the beginning point on the start of the weekend, but you pick up where you left off to finish your training. That’s the story in a nutshell. Call me if you are looking for more info. I am happy to answer any questions.
All class days run from 9 am – 5 pm.
For more information:
Call: (978) 283-0231
Email: david@calvostudio.com
Website: https://www.davidcalvo.com/woodcarving_classes.html

Bonsai Workshop at Ipswich Ale Brewery
2025-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Ipswich Ale Brewery, Soffron Lane 2, Ipswich, M, 01938, United States
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it.
This workshop will be hosted at Ipswich Ale Brewery. In January of 2016, the Ipswich Ale Brewery opened their onsite restaurant the Ipswich Ale Brewer’s Table, which features 15 tap lines and a diverse menu with a mix of tastes ranging from brewpub to New American cuisine. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner.
Join us inside for a behind-the-scenes-peak of the brewery or join us on our dog-friendly brick patio.
Under 21 policy: Please contact Ipswich Ale Brewery for details regarding underage entry
For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/ipswich-ale-brewery

Leaf Bird Bath Making Workshop
2025-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Long HIll, 576 Essex Street, Beverly, 01915, United States
Join Senior Horticulturist Dan Bouchard for a hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your own elegant garden ornament using beautiful foliage. Bring your favorite leaves from home or choose from a curated selection gathered from the lush Sedgwick gardens. Past participants have used striking leaves like Hosta, Rhubarb, and Elephant Ears to create truly unique pieces.
All materials will be provided—just bring your creativity!
Appropriate clothing for being outside in the garden and comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
Pre-registration is required. Refunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to scheduled date. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified via the email address you used to register and refunded in full within 14 business days. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Cost – Member: $24; Nonmember: $30;

Summer Solstice Yoga Workshop
2025-06-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Long HIll, 576 Essex Street, Beverly, 01915, United States
Join Mandy Lubas, OTR/L, C-IAYT and Kristent Harte, MSN, NP, RYT to welcome in the 2025 Summer Solstice! As the earth tilts closest to the sun our “inner light is more vibrant”. Please join us for gentle yoga, sound healing, and energy work in the Garden at Long Hill.
The meeting point for this program is at the large porch on the main house at the top of the hill. If it is raining, we will gather at the yellow farmhouse as you pull in to the property.
Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Pre-registration is required. Refunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to scheduled date. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified via the email address you used to register and refunded in full within 14 business days. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Cost – Member: $36; Nonmember: $45;

Wild & Refined French Floral Workshop
2025-06-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
Step into the world of French floral elegance at our Wild & Refined: French Floral Workshop, where the charm of the Parisian countryside meets the art of floral arranging.
During this workshop, participants will learn how to combine traditional and refined florals with wild and unpredictable accents for a beautiful and unexpected French-inspired floral centerpiece. Each participant will learn how to create a thoughtful garden-inspired floral arrangement while using a Parisian color palette and basic floral design fundamentals. In this workshop you will learn:
-Step-by-step centerpiece construction techniques
-Choosing the correct floral supplies and vessels
-Understanding colors and fundamental ingredients
-Understanding basic floral design fundamentals
No experience needed—just bring your love for flowers and a touch of French flair!
Pre-registration is required. Refunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to workshop. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified via the email address you used to register and refunded in full within 14 business days. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Thursday Discovery STEAM Days at Cider Hill Farm
2025-06-26 09:00 - 11:15, 2025-07-10 09:00 - 11:15, 2025-07-17 09:00 - 11:15, 2025-07-24 09:00 - 11:15, 2025-07-31 09:00 - 11:15, 2025-08-07 09:00 - 11:15 | Cider Hill Farm, 45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, M, 01913, United States
This 45-minute weekly summer class is led by a local educator. Each week on the farm brings something fun and engaging where young explorers investigate a crop or animal on the farm! $12 per child. Select 9 am or the 10:30 session:
6/26 – Lifecycle of a Strawberry Plan
7/3 – no class
7/10 – Build a Butterfly Garden
7/17 – Goat & Honeybee Friends
7/24 – Build a Blueberry Bird Feeder
7/31 – Build a Suncatcher
8/7 – Solar Powered Ovens & Sun Prints
8/14 – Goat & Honeybee Friends
8/21 – Pressed Flower Pendants
Plus, we’ve added a bonus Build a Butterfly Garden class on Sunday, 6/22 in honor or our annual Pollinator Festival!

Kids' Paper Making - Summer Session
2025-07-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA, 01832, United States
Paper Making Summer Sessions
$5 child ticket
Tuesdays at 10am
July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 2025
at the Museum of Printing, 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA
For children from preschool through highschool interested in creating with their hands, learning how to make paper and reuse scrap paper instead of throwing it away.
Learn a simplified method for making new paper sheets from scrap using a blender, water, and various molds and deckles. Ticket includes take-home paper making kit, optional for repeat participants.
Funding provided by the Haverhill Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council.

Horticulture 101: Propagation Workshop
2025-07-12 09:30 - 12:00 | Long HIll, 576 Essex Street, Beverly, 01915, United States
Step into the fascinating world of plant propagation with Senior Horticulturist Dan Bouchard. This hands-on workshop offers an engaging introduction to the principles of propagation for home gardeners. Learn essential techniques—including seed collecting and sowing, division, layering, and various types of cuttings—through a seasonal lens, with a focus on what’s most effective at this time of year. The practical skills you gain will be valuable year-round, and you’ll have the opportunity to take home any cuttings or propagated materials you produce in a “mini homemade greenhouse”, along with expert tips for successful aftercare.
Please dress appropriately for the weather. Sturdy, comfortable shoes are recommended.
Pre-registration is required. Refunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to scheduled date. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified via the email address you used to register and refunded in full within 14 business days. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Cost
Member: $28;
Nonmember: $35;

Little Sprouts in the Garden: Fairy Garden Workshop
2025-07-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
Engage your curious budding gardener or adventurer in our new Little Sprouts in the Garden series, a monthly themed program to connect your child with the natural world around us.
Calling all young dreamers, gardeners, and fairy friends to create your own magical mini world at our Fairy Garden Workshop. Kids will design their very own enchanted miniature garden—fit for fairies, gnomes, and woodland creatures!
During this hands-on workshop, children will:
-Build a tiny garden in a dish
-Plant flowers and small green plants
-Decorate with magical accessories, miniature furniture, and tiny treasures
-Use imagination to bring their fairy world to life!
All supplies included! Each child will take home their unique fairy garden to enjoy and care for. Come dressed in your favorite fairy wings, garden hats, or magical costumes for extra fun!
Recommended for children ages 4-10. An adult must attend and register for this program but there is no additional charge. Limit to 2 adults per child.
Pre-registration is required. Refunds for this event must be requested 7 days prior to workshop. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified via the email address you used to register and refunded in full within 14 business days. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Summer BloomFest: Yoga in the Gardens
2025-08-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, Chickering Road 153, North Andover, M, 01845, United States
Join us for a peaceful morning Yoga class among the beautiful blooming Summer gardens at Stevens-Coolidge during our Summer BloomFest weekend! During this outdoor yoga class, participants will enjoy a gentle flow to balance and stretch their body and connect with nature. With the sky for a roof, flowers for walls, and birdsong for music, the beautiful gardens of Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens is the perfect setting to connect to the earth and find peace in nature.
No prior experience necessary and is appropriate for all levels. Please wear comfortable clothes to move in, water, and bring a large towel or mat. Instructor Lauren Tamburello is a dedicated and enthusiastic instructor with a passion for creating community for clients to move, grow, and connect. She brings a diverse skill set and an energetic approach to every class with her experience and training in yoga, barre, pilates, dance and other cardio formats. Whether you’re new to fitness or an experienced practitioner, Lauren’s classes are designed to welcome, inspire and empower participants of all levels.
Pre-registration is required and space is limited.
Please Note: If you have registered for a workshop or specialty tour, you do not need to purchase an additional General Admission ticket. Your workshop/tour ticket will grant you access to the event and daily general admission activities.
Summer BloomFest: Yoga in the Gardens Cost
Member: $15; Nonmember: $25;
