Whooo’s ready for art?

A live owl is flying into The Center once more. This time its George the barred owl courtesy of our beautiful host Tailwinds. Join us for this unforgettable session to observe our feathered guest up close and draw, paint or collage a portrait. Nature meets imagination for an epic experience.

ALL artists/humans/families WELCOME

Cost per family/group $30

A Clay Workshop Dedicated to the Yonic Form

The Center is women run and vag forward! It’s time to give the sacred feminine the vag of honor it deserves. Expect creativity. Expect connection. Expect giggles, sass, crass and a whole lot of reverence. The sacred female form is powerful, playful, varied, and worthy of being seen and we’re here for all of it!

In celebration of Women’s History Month, hands meet clay to sculpt, shape, and celebrate the glorious diversity of the yonic form. This joyful, body-positive workshop invites you to build your very own “vag vessel” while learning hand-building and attachment techniques in a supportive, laughter-welcome space.

No experience needed. All abilities welcome. Just bring your curiosity, your sense of humor, and your willingness to get a little muddy.

Tell your kids, your neighbors, your friends, your foes, let’s unite over amazing brews community + creativity!

Saturday, March 21, celebrate Orval Day s with chalices of this legendary Trappist ale! 🍺✨ In the spirit of continuing the historical monastery’s tradition of giving back, $1 from every beer sold (Orval or otherwise) will support our opening goal. We’re beyond grateful to be this year’s non-profit recipient—thank you, Silvaticus!

with Jen Silver of Hum + Bee

Adorn yourself with a true work of art! Tie-dye for grown-ups—playful, stylish, and totally unique!

In this colorful workshop, you’ll hand-dye a robe using the mesmerizing technique of ice dyeing—where melting ice transforms fabric into a one-of-a-kind landscape of color. Perfect for adults looking to add a splash of artistry to their entertaining, gift-giving, or everyday dining.

Price includes robe.

A Clay Workshop Dedicated to the Yonic Form

The Center is women run and vag forward! It’s time to give the sacred feminine the vag of honor it deserves. Expect creativity. Expect connection. Expect giggles, sass, crass and a whole lot of reverence. The sacred female form is powerful, playful, varied, and worthy of being seen and we’re here for all of it!

In celebration of Women’s History Month, hands meet clay to sculpt, shape, and celebrate the glorious diversity of the yonic form. This joyful, body-positive workshop invites you to build your very own “vag vessel” while learning hand-building and attachment techniques in a supportive, laughter-welcome space.

No experience needed. All abilities welcome. Just bring your curiosity, your sense of humor, and your willingness to get a little muddy.

Click here to sign up.

Come celebrate Women’s History with us by creating prints, posters and portraits inspired by women, past present and future.

Family art-making at The Center invites participants of all ages and relationships to explore creativity together. Each workshop blends hands-on making with cultural and historical inspiration, offering space for families—however they’re defined—to connect through shared creative experiences. Whether you collaborate on a single artwork or create side-by-side, these sessions nurture curiosity, communication, and joy across generations. Come play, experiment, and make something meaningful together!

A perfect mix of grown-up + child creative play! Each session begins with a teacher-led activity and flows into a hands-on project designed for little makers. Come ready to explore, imagine, and create side by side OR with your grown-up!

Melt the ICE Hat Knit-Along with fiber collective Sarah Squared

Sunday February 15th , 2-4 PM

Crocheters welcome too! Some knitting experience is required. We will be available to assist. If you're a newbie and feel strongly about creating a hat, we welcome that too! We will do our best to help but this is not a class. 

Please come prepared with the pattern, which can be purchased using the links below. 

You will also need to bring all materials listed in the pattern.  

Knit pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/melt-the-ice-hat/

Crochet pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/melt-the-ice-crochet-version

We encourage you to shop local. Check out South End Yarn Co. in Newburyport for your supplies. https://southendyarn.com/

Payment: Proof of donation LUCE

If you are curious about this hat’s symbolism read on HERE

Click here to sign up.

Fire up the hot tub time machine! We are teaming up with a ragtag gang of fabulous friends and neighbors over here at 12 Oakland St.

Indoor/outdoor biergarten with fire pits

• Brand new collaboration beer with @broadsheetcoffee

• Broadsheet Espresso Bar

• Print Lab Workshop at @artatthecenter

• Raw bar provided by @lowellsboatshop

• Throwback BBQ from @scarletfirebbq

• 80s dance jams by DJ Keith

• 80s apparel encouraged!

Schedule:

Party runs 2–10 pm

• Broadsheet Collab Release: 2 pm downstairs @Barewolf Brewing)

• Broadsheet Espresso Bar: 2–5 pm Barewolf

• Print Lab 4–7 pm @ The Center

• 80s Dance Party: 4–9 pm

• BBQ: 12–8 pm

• Raw Bar: 5–7 pm (shucking by Lowell’s Boat Shop)

Calling Local Artists + Humans.

We have voice.
We have passion.
We have space.

Let’s make some visual noise.

This week, The Center invites you to take part in a public art statement. Our gallery walls are currently blank—ready to hold messages from the collective speaking out against harm caused by those in power. We had a different exhibition planned, but we are pivoting in response to what is needed now.

This Wednesday + Friday | 5–9 PM
We’ll be working directly on the walls using black paint—simple line drawings, bold marks, and powerful content. No perfection. No ego. Just presence, honesty, and shared expression.

Drop in.
Show up.

Be in community and solidarity.

Click here to sign up.

All boobies are good boobies! Create a hand-built vessel proudly adorned with boobies of your design! Dive into slab building and attachment techniques and embrace the glorious diversity of real bodies in all shapes, sizes, and shades. No experience needed – come willing to experiment, play and celebrate all bodies.

Calling Local Artists + Humans.

We have voice.
We have passion.
We have space.

Let’s make some visual noise.

This week, The Center invites you to take part in a public art statement. Our gallery walls are currently blank—ready to hold messages from the collective speaking out against harm caused by those in power. We had a different exhibition planned, but we are pivoting in response to what is needed now.

This Wednesday + Friday | 5–9 PM
We’ll be working directly on the walls using black paint—simple line drawings, bold marks, and powerful content. No perfection. No ego. Just presence, honesty, and shared expression.

Drop in.
Show up.

Be in community and solidarity.

This skills-based workshop introduces you to the fundamentals of quilt making while building connection and creativity within a supportive community. You’ll learn how to use a rotary cutter, quilting ruler, and cutting mat; set up and confidently use a sewing machine; piece and press quilt blocks; and create a quilt sandwich for machine or hand quilting. Along the way, we’ll share ideas, trade tips, and enjoy the simple joy of making something beautiful together. Whether you’re quilt curious or a seasoned sewist, you’ll walk away inspired and connected to the artistic community.

Mugs+ Hugs, Jan 24
Gather your people and get your hands muddy. Each family unit will craft mugs from raw clay, choose a glaze, and sip a warm drink while getting cozy together in the heart of winter.

Parents stay, littles play!

Join us for relaxed, sensory-rich playdates in our Creation Space, designed for curious kids and laid-back grownups. Children will explore art materials, textures, and tools in open-ended ways—no instructions, no pressure, just joyful mess-making and creative discovery.

Grownups can sip coffee, connect with others, or simply enjoy the magic of watching their little ones learn through play.

Dress for mess—and come ready to play!

Tired of waiting for someone else to sew your buttons back on? Are you quilt-curious? “Bro Sew” is a beginners class that equips you with essential skills: hand sewing, machine basics and button replacement. Expect a laid-back environment where no question is too small and every skill is a win. Whether you want to hem your pants or explore a new creative endeavor, you’ll leave with real confidence (and that missing button replaced).

parents and kids hang in their respective spaces…EVERYONE IS happy!!

The creative crew behind the Wave Mural is back—this time setting up a pop-up print shop at Brewery Silvaticus! The creative crew behind the Wave Mural is back—this time setting up a pay what you can pop-up print shop at Brewery Silvaticus!

No experience? No problem! We set you up for success. Our team brings hand-carved blocks, inks, and everything you need to layer and print your own stunning works of art. Create an original print for your personal collection—or make the perfect one-of-a-kind gift.

Join us for a night where creativity flows as freely as the beer.

No experience? No problem! We set you up for success. Our team brings hand-carved blocks, inks, and everything you need to layer and print your own stunning works of art. Create an original print for your personal collection—or make the perfect one-of-a-kind gift.

Join us for a night where creativity flows as freely as the beer.