Upcoming and Current Events.
Arts and Crafts Club - Tuesday Sessions
Arts and Crafts Club welcomes teens and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to join us for sociable and creative fun! Activities include painting, collage, drawing, and more. You can join us for one class or come every week.
The Tuesday Sessions will be at the Concord Library Fowler Branch, in Concord, MA.
Co-Crafting Thursdays: Free Creative Workspace
Join other creatives using our inspiring, welcoming studio every Thursday morning from 9 AM–12 PM for dedicated time to focus on your personal creative projects
ArtMail Workshop, Snail Mail Revolution
Join Artist Zannah Noe in creating killer ArtMail that will deepen your networks through creative visual communication via the post.
Co-Crafting Thursdays: Free Creative Workspace
Join other creatives using our inspiring, welcoming studio every Thursday morning from 9 AM–12 PM for dedicated time to focus on your personal creative projects
Drawing Jam Saturdays
Cultivate your drawing practice during these inspiring, supportive sessions. Whether rediscovering your love of drawing or developing a new skill, there is a place for you at Drawing Jam.
What to expect:
Drawing exercises and advice: We will have tips, prompts and drawing assistance as needed.
Creative acceptance: The object is to get present and enjoy drawing. Leave your inner critic at the door!
Inspiration: Share your artwork, methods and artistic journey, and enjoy fellow art makers' camaraderie.
Drawing Jam is open to artists of all skill levels, age 18 and above, 12 through 17, when accompanied by an adult. The art facilitator will provide materials and assistance, but you decide what to work on. Collaboration and sharing are encouraged.
REGISTER on Eventbrite for our Saturday or Thursday Jams here!
Collage for Self-Compassion
Interested in making some self-affirming art? Join us for a Collage for Self-Compassion workshop. In this one evening class, you will create a meaningful collage acknowledging your worth.
Immersive Drawing Experience. Discover the Art of Focus and Flow
Immersive Drawing Class: Discover the Art of Focus and Flow
Join us for a unique Immersive Drawing Class designed to help you harness the power of quiet focus, community connection, and the meditative practice of repetitive drawing. This intimate workshop, limited to 15 participants, offers a serene, creative environment to explore the benefits of deep concentration and mindfulness.
Drawing Jam Thursdays
Cultivate your drawing practice during these inspiring, supportive sessions. Whether rediscovering your love of drawing or developing a new skill, there is a place for you at Drawing Jam.
What to expect:
Drawing excercies and advice: We will have tips, prompts and drawing assistance as needed.
Creative acceptance: The object is to get present and enjoy drawing. Leave your inner critic at the door!
Inspiration: Share your artwork, methods and artistic journey, enjoy the camaraderie of fellow art makers.
Drawing Jam is open to artists of all skill levels, age 18 and above, 12 through 17 when accompanied by an adult. Art facilitator will provide materials and assistance, but you decide what to work on. Collaboration and sharing are encouraged.
REGISTER on Eventbrite for our Saturday or Thursday Jams here!
6th Anniversary Open House!
6th Anniversary
Open House!
Art For All is turning six, and we’re celebrating with an Open House!
This is your chance to connect with our vibrant community, explore exciting opportunities, and hear about our GOALS for 2025! Whether you're an artist, teacher, volunteer, supporter, or simply curious about what we do, there's something for everyone at our Open House.
Discover What’s New in 2025, including:
Immersive Drawing Experience: Unlock creativity and focus with this innovative approach.
Co-Crafting Thursdays: Free Creative Workspace
Join other creatives using our inspiring, welcoming studio to work on their projects or jump into crafting with an art kit.Concord 250 Lantern: Announcing our latest public art initiative. We have raised 15K to build a giant 8ft lantern to celebrate the American Revolution's 250th anniversary and Concord’s rich history. Meet the fabricators and see a model size of the lantern.
Co-Crafting Thursdays: Free Creative Workspace
Join other creatives using our inspiring, welcoming studio every Thursday morning from 9 AM–12 PM for dedicated time to focus on your personal creative projects
ArtMail Workshop
Join Artist Zannah Noe in creating killer ArtMail that will deepen your networks through creative visual communication via the post.
Co-Crafting Workspace
Co-Crafting Thursdays: Free Creative Workspace
Join us every Thursday from 9–12 PM for dedicated time to focus on your personal creative projects. Co-Crafting at Art4All is a free, open workspace where you can work alongside other makers in a supportive, productive environment.
Drawing Jam - Zentangles
Drawing Jam, Art For All's dynamic and collaborative art club with new themes every session! Bring your pens and pencils, and join us to explore your artistic journey in a fun and supportive environment. Each session will help you develop positive drawing habits, enhance your skills, and nurture your creative mindset and well-being.
What to expect:
Playful Exploration: Dive into your drawings with curiosity, experimenting with different styles and techniques.
Expressive Freedom: Embrace the process and celebrate the quirks and surprises in your artwork.
Diverse Themes: Explore various prompts, from still life studies to drawing fundamentals and intricate details.
Inspiration: Share ideas, exchange stories, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow artists.
Drawing Jam is open to artists of all skill levels, age 18 and above, 12 to 18 when accompanied by an adult. A facilitator will provide materials and prompts, but you decide what to work on. Collaboration and sharing are encouraged.
No registration required! We accept cash, credit, or creative currentcy!
Arts and Crafts Club - Tuesday Sessions
Arts and Crafts Club welcomes teens and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to join us for sociable and creative fun! Activities include painting, collage, drawing, and more. You can join us for one class or come every week.
The Tuesday Sessions will be at the Concord Library Fowler Branch, in Concord, MA.
ArtMail Workshop
Join Artist Zannah Noe in creating killer ArtMail that will deepen your networks through creative visual communication via the post.
Drawing Jam - Fungus and Lichen
We are excited to be collaborating with The Nature Connection, our West Concord neighbors! Join us every third Wednesday in their animal and plant-filled space at 80 Beharrell St. Suite D.
All skill levels and ages welcome. Register with the Nature Connection. Just $15! Nurture your creative mindset and wellbeing at Drawing Jam, Art For All's dynamic art club with new themes every session! Use our supplies or bring your pens and pencils and paper. Join us to explore your artistic journey in a fun and supportive environment.
Please register here!
Arts and Crafts Club - Tuesday Sessions
Arts and Crafts Club welcomes teens and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to join us for sociable and creative fun! Activities include painting, collage, drawing, and more. You can join us for one class or come every week.
The Tuesday Sessions will be at the Concord Library Fowler Branch, in Concord, MA.
Arts and Crafts Club - Tuesday Sessions
Arts and Crafts Club welcomes teens and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to join us for sociable and creative fun! Activities include painting, collage, drawing, and more. You can join us for one class or come every week.
The Tuesday Sessions will be at the Concord Library Fowler Branch, in Concord, MA.
ArtMail Workshop
ArtMail Workshop: A Master Class on Mail as Art
Scrap the social media—make Art Mail from scraps! Join artist Zannah Noe in a workshop that turns mail into art. You’ll create three mail-ready postcards for an old friend, a family member and a new acquaintance, engaging your connections within your community.
Learn graphic design principles, collage techniques and alternative processes while learning about the fascinating history of correspondence networks. Participants are encouraged to bring personal memorabilia to incorporate into their postcard art, but supplies are included. Our exceptionally stocked Art for All Studio will have everything you need!
REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE
Optional: Extend your studio time to 5 PM by donation, or join our Greeting Card Project!
Reconnect, get creative, and mail art that moves beyond the screen
Drawing Jam - Comic Con
Drawing Jam, Art For All's dynamic and collaborative art club with new themes every session! Bring your pens and pencils, and join us to explore your artistic journey in a fun and supportive environment. Each session will help you develop positive drawing habits, enhance your skills, and nurture your creative mindset and well-being.
What to expect:
Playful Exploration: Dive into your drawings with curiosity, experimenting with different styles and techniques.
Expressive Freedom: Embrace the process and celebrate the quirks and surprises in your artwork.
Diverse Themes: Explore various prompts, from still life studies to drawing fundamentals and intricate details.
Inspiration: Share ideas, exchange stories, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow artists.
Drawing Jam is open to artists of all skill levels, age 18 and above, 12 to 18 when accompanied by an adult. A facilitator will provide materials and prompts, but you decide what to work on. Collaboration and sharing are encouraged.
Pay-as-you-can, $10 or $20
No registration required! We accept cash, credit, or Venmo
Arts and Crafts Club - Tuesday Sessions
Arts and Crafts Club welcomes teens and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to join us for sociable and creative fun! Activities include painting, collage, drawing, and more. You can join us for one class or come every week.
The Tuesday Sessions will be at the Concord Library Fowler Branch, in Concord, MA.
Arts and Crafts Club - Wednesday Sessions
Arts and Crafts Club welcomes teens and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to join us for sociable and creative fun! Activities include painting, collage, drawing, and more. You can join us for one class or come every week.
The Wednesday Sessions will be at Art for All Studio
Please REGISTER for one or all sessions here!
Arts and Crafts Club - Tuesday Sessions
Arts and Crafts Club welcomes teens and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to join us for sociable and creative fun! Activities include painting, collage, drawing, and more. You can join us for one class or come every week.
The Tuesday Sessions will be at the Concord Library Fowler Branch, in Concord, MA.
Arts and Crafts Club - Wednesday Sessions
Arts and Crafts Club welcomes teens and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to join us for sociable and creative fun! Activities include painting, collage, drawing, and more. You can join us for one class or come every week.
The Wednesday Sessions will be at Art for All Studio
Please REGISTER for one or all sessions here!
Sugar Skull Workshop
Meeting Room Fowler Library 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742
Learn about the Mexican Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) and try your hand at the traditional art of decorating sugar skulls, (calaveras). Participants will decorate sugar skulls with puffy paint, sequins and beads. Take yours home and make a commemorative alter to celebrate your dearly departed on November 1st and 2nd.
Register on the Concord Library Fowler Branch website!
Arts and Crafts Club - Tuesday Sessions
Arts and Crafts Club welcomes teens and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to join us for sociable and creative fun! Activities include painting, collage, drawing, and more. You can join us for one class or come every week.
The Tuesday Sessions will be at the Concord Library Fowler Branch, in Concord, MA.
Drawing Jam - Animal Skulls
We are excited to be collaborating with The Nature Connection, our West Concord neighbors! Join us every third Wednesday in their animal and plant-filled space at 80 Beharrell St. Suite D.
All skill levels and ages welcome. Register with the Nature Connection. Just $15! Nurture your creative mindset and wellbeing at Drawing Jam, Art For All's dynamic art club with new themes every session! Use our supplies or bring your pens and pencils and paper. Join us to explore your artistic journey in a fun and supportive environment.
Please register here!
Arts and Crafts Club - Wednesday Sessions
Arts and Crafts Club welcomes teens and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to join us for sociable and creative fun! Activities include painting, collage, drawing, and more. You can join us for one class or come every week.
The Wednesday Sessions will be at Art for All Studio
Please REGISTER for one or all sessions here!
Arts and Crafts Club - Tuesday Sessions
Arts and Crafts Club welcomes teens and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to join us for sociable and creative fun! Activities include painting, collage, drawing, and more. You can join us for one class or come every week.
The Tuesday Sessions will be at the Concord Library Fowler Branch, in Concord, MA.
Art Mail
Join our ArtMail workshop to create three postcard collages in a creative community supporting personal exchanges via visual correspondence.
Register here: Mail Art Workshop on Eventbrite
In this hands-on workshop, participants will:
Create three mail-ready artworks
Identity your art mail recipients: the challenge is to send one to a new friend, an old friend and a family member or form a network within the class
Learn about the history of correspondence networks.
Expand and explore graphic design techniques
Share collage techniques and inspiration
Bring optional memorabilia, paper ephemera from home
Enjoy a small group crafting workshop with all supplies provided
Experience the host artist present her Art Mail practice with examples
Join a growing art scene in West Concord at the Art for All Studio
Learn the mental health benefits of making art and staying connected
Enjoy extending your studio time from 2- 5 pm for a donation or create three greeting card designs for Art for All's Greeting Card Project
Purchase from a cool collection of first-class stamps
Enjoy Art For All, the host venue. It is exceptionally well-stocked with art supplies and crafting tools for any project. Scissors, glue, tape, paints, markers, pastels, decorative papers and much more are available.
This workshop is part of a larger effort to support individual mental health through art and community. Connecting is very much part of the cure.
It's proven that maintaining friendships and connections with family is a significant part of mental health and longevity. Our workshop will foster connections that extend the workshop's benefits beyond the class to the mailbox, deepening our relationships through the power of art.
The workshop is led by Zannah Noe, a multidisciplinary artist with over 20 years of experience in community-based art and a long-standing commitment to the ArtMail practice. She maintained an ArtMail subscription program for seven years, sending original artwork to subscribers across the U.S. and fostering creative exchange and personal connection through mailed art. Noe has also led projects funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and MassDevelopment, such as The Cube in Maynard, MA. She is committed to Art For All, a non-profit in West Concord that has agreed to host the workshops and whose mission is ensuring accessibility, inclusivity and community engagement in the arts.
Drawing Jam - Halloween/ Día de Los Muertos
Drawing Jam, Art For All's dynamic and collaborative art club with new themes every session! Bring your pens and pencils, and join us to explore your artistic journey in a fun and supportive environment. Each session will help you develop positive drawing habits, enhance your skills, and nurture your creative mindset and well-being.
What to expect:
Playful Exploration: Dive into your drawings with curiosity, experimenting with different styles and techniques.
Expressive Freedom: Embrace the process and celebrate the quirks and surprises in your artwork.
Diverse Themes: Explore various prompts, from still life studies to drawing fundamentals and intricate details.
Inspiration: Share ideas, exchange stories, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow artists.
Drawing Jam is open to artists of all skill levels, age 18 and above, 12 to 18 when accompanied by an adult. A facilitator will provide materials and prompts, but you decide what to work on. Collaboration and sharing are encouraged.
No registration required! We accept cash, credit, or creative currentcy!
Arts and Crafts Club - Wednesday Sessions
Arts and Crafts Club welcomes teens and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to join us for sociable and creative fun! Activities include painting, collage, drawing, and more. You can join us for one class or come every week.
The Wednesday Sessions will be at Art for All Studio
Please REGISTER for one or all sessions here!
Arts and Crafts Club - Tuesday Sessions
Arts and Crafts Club welcomes teens and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to join us for sociable and creative fun! Activities include painting, collage, drawing, and more. You can join us for one class or come every week.
The Tuesday Sessions will be at the Concord Library Fowler Branch, in Concord, MA.
Arts and Crafts Club - Wednesday Sessions
Arts and Crafts Club welcomes teens and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to join us for sociable and creative fun! Activities include painting, collage, drawing, and more. You can join us for one class or come every week.
The Wednesday Sessions will be at Art for All Studio
Please REGISTER for one or all sessions here!
Arts and Crafts Club - Tuesday Sessions
Arts and Crafts Club welcomes teens and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to join us for sociable and creative fun! Activities include painting, collage, drawing, and more. You can join us for one class or come every week.
The Tuesday Sessions will be at the Concord Library Fowler Branch, in Concord, MA.
Arts and Crafts Club - Wednesday Sessions
Arts and Crafts Club welcomes teens and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to join us for sociable and creative fun! Activities include painting, collage, drawing, and more. You can join us for one class or come every week.
The Wednesday Sessions will be at Art for All Studio
Please REGISTER for one or all sessions here!
Arts and Crafts Club - Tuesday Sessions
Arts and Crafts Club welcomes teens and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities to join us for sociable and creative fun! Activities include painting, collage, drawing, and more. You can join us for one class or come every week.
The Tuesday Sessions will be at the Concord Library Fowler Branch, in Concord, MA.
Lantern Making at WCUC
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with families and friends, are welcome to join ART for ALL at the West Concord Union Church during Sunday Fellowship on September 22nd at 4:00. Sunday Fellowship is a ministry of worship and friendship for people of all abilities. We will be making lanterns out of repurposed soda bottles for Concord's 250th celebration of the American Revolution. Shine Your Light for Liberty and Justice!