Neighborhood Textures

With the urban landscape as your canvas, transform the textures of the Fenway/Mission Hill neighborhood into art. Use tactile clay to create temporary stamps or experiment with rubbings to translate the world into one-of-a-kind compositions in your sketchbook.* Come solo or with friends–have fun either way. And because it’s MAAM, it’s FREE!

*Did you make a sketchbook during our July 8 workshop? Bring it along to continue your creative journey this summer!

What is stamp-making?

By pressing clay against a textured surface you will create an imprint of the pattern you are hoping to capture. Once you have captured the texture in your temporary clay stamp, you can apply ink to the clay and use it to transfer the pattern into your sketchbook. 

Know Before You Go / Event Details

This event will occur mostly outdoors and will involve walking or rolling to the nearby spaces in the Fenway/Mission Hill neighborhood within a 10 minute walk (.5 mile radius) from MAAM.

This event will start and end at MassArt Art Museum (MAAM), located at 621 Huntington Avenue. Restrooms, water, and locker storage will be available upon check-in, however the exhibition galleries will not be open. After check-in at MAAM, we will head outside.

We recommend wearing comfy shoes and clothing appropriate for hands-on artmaking with natural (and sometimes messy) materials.

Going, Going, Gone / Ticketing Notice

This event is free but advanced registration is required. This event will likely sell out–plan ahead and get those tickets in advance! Tickets will not be available on the evening of this event. 

Rain Rain, Go Away / Weather Notice

Sometimes the best laid plans are no match for mother nature. In the event of heavy rain, excessive heat, or inclement weather, this event will be cancelled by 12:00pm on the day of the event. Events may be rescheduled or relocated indoors only as availability allows. Be on the lookout for an email communication from MAAM. 
 

Say Cheese / Event Documentation Notice

Photos and/or videos may be taken at this event. By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that your likeness may be included in photos and videos of the event and that those photos and videos may be used by MassArt in connection with MassArt and MassArt Art Museum communications. If you do not agree with this usage, please notify a staff member upon arrival to receive a no-photo sticker. 
 

Open to All / Accessibility 

MassArt Art Museum is committed to creating a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive environment during in-person and virtual programs and events. To request an access or disability-related accommodation, please contact MassArt Art Museum at maam@massart.edu at least two weeks before the date of the event.

FREE!

Advance registration required