Come craft with us and celebrate inclusion: Design a MINI mini-golf hole, add to our paper quilt, and make 'n' trade art cards.

Screenprint with Flynn Anderson! Feel free to bring old T-shirts for up-cycling as you participate in the festival events, or use one of our provided shirts (we will be providing a limited number of t-shirts).

Vendors: Dave, Dave Zielinski, Deverney Mclean, Emily Seaman, Flynn Anderson, Hyunji Kim, James Perry, Lex Uy, Lloyd Williams, Marcia Mallakis, Matt Hobbs, Nathan Spielberg, Rahim Gray, Silver Santos, Ski Krieger, Trinette McDowell, Zhonghe (Elena) Li

Ecotones is a network of opportunities for artists to work at biological field stations, marine laboratories, and long-term ecological research sites. As transition zones between two different environments, *ecotones* are rich environments. Organisms from each habitat wander into the edge, and others specialize in the edge habitat itself. We invite you to wander into this rich ecotone where art and science mix. Ecotones coordinator Nancy Lowe will present some sample work at the intersection of art, science, and environment, and share how artists can participate in residencies at field stations and marine labs. See here for more info.

Get ready to dive into the world of LEGO robotics! Choose from three exciting options and unleash your inner inventor:
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1. Maze Masters:* Program your LEGO robot to navigate through a challenging maze!* Learn coding basics as you guide your robot through twists and turns.* Team up with friends and see whose robot conquers the maze the fastest!
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2. Engineering Champions:* Design and engineer awe-inspiring structures like bridges and towers using LEGO bricks.* Put your engineering skills to the test as you build structures that can withstand increasing weights.* Discover the principles of physics and mechanics in a fun and hands-on way.
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3. Art Bots:* Take your creativity to the next level with Art Bots!* Program a pre-built LEGO robot to draw stunning designs and shapes.* Explore the intersection of technology and art as you bring your artistic vision to life!

The Robo Hub – a community STEAM center by Cambridge’s Danehy Park – is a socially-oriented learning environment where kids explore and collaborate on exciting projects, from LEGO robotics to 3D printing. No prior experience is needed, just a curious mind and a love of discovery!

This workshop for teens will provide an overview of dark comedy and "traumedy." I will be covering the basics of joke writing and will set a goal for everyone to write at least one joke. The main question posed is: how can we take our pain/discomfort and transmute that creatively?

Kirkos' Circus Up’s spectacular youth community troupe! Founded in 2020, Kirkos performs bold and uplifting shows in the greater Boston area. In the tradition of "social circus," these youth circus artists demonstrate what's possible when we stay curious about each other's differences and leverage each other's unique strengths. Kirkos team members address social issues while crafting collaborative circus acts that surprise, baffle, and delight.

Kirkos is one of the ways Circus Up works hard to increase access to circus arts. Troupe members (ages 8-18) are alumni of Circus Up programs and are always learning new skills through Circus Up classes.

You can find Kirkos performing for local organizations and at a variety of community events. Book them if you want to celebrate what it looks like for youth to courageously learn, play, and create together.

Bring a clothing item in need of repair and learn to expressively fix holes and rips yourself with visible mending methods. Beginners encouraged! Materials provided, but if you have a specific thread color or fabric for the patch you want to use, please bring it.

Intro to Qigong - "Qi" - means life force energy. "Gong"- means skill or cultivation. Learn how to connect to your innate life force energy through the coordination of mind, body and breath. Benefits include; relaxation, happiness, mental clarity, and overall improved well-being.

Argentine Tango Demonstration - Watch a dance performance and see why Tango has received worldwide acclaim for it's artistic expression and intimate connection between dance partners. Also you will learn a few dance steps and the secret of the tango partner connection.

A safe space for community, especially youth, to utilize our platform and articulate whatever is on their mind. The WHEREHOUSE knows our voices are instruments - extensions of ourselves - and there is power behind the voices we individually share. You don’t have to be a specific race, tall, short, etc. Everyone is welcome. We all know how it feels to be talented and work diligently for something you want deeply and not have a place to showcase that; So that’s why our motto is ” The WHEREHOUSE is right WHERE you’re meant to be.

Explore The Foundry’s four maker spaces through a guided tour! Take a walk through the Design Lab, Fiber Arts Workshop, Jewelry Workshop, and Wood Workshop and check out the equipment in each space. Mingle with other potential members and learn what kinds of hands-on projects are possible here!

Join us for an evening of gut-busting laughter. This event promises to tickle your funny bone like never before. Brace yourself for a night of dark humor that will leave you gasping for air. Our talented comedians will take you on a rollercoaster ride of hilarity, tackling taboo topics with wit and charm. So, grab your friends and get ready to laugh until it hurts. Don't miss out on this unforgettable comedy experience!

This show covers topics such as women's health (abortion, etc), mental health, relationships (romantic/friend/family), politics and more.
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At the end of the show, we will hold a talk back with the comedians around our experiences writing & performing dark comedy/“traumedy”.
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Laughing Through the Pain is a monthly dark comedy/“traumedy” show featuring female & non-binary identifying comedians.

A one-day, art-based program that aims to help people identify and connect with their emotions and thoughts. Participants will discuss one or more aspects of their identity and how these concepts can tie into society/community. Participants will be able to choose a recycled canvas and other materials that they will use to transpose their ideas/feelings using collage, paint, and/or poetry.

Select Markets and Sustainable Swaps are teaming up for their Valentine's market! Expect to see over 30 vendors selling their curated clothing collections, a dedicated room for clothing swapping, screen-printing, on-site tailoring, and so much more! We'll also be accepting clothing donations all day, which will be donated to the St. Francis house in Boston at the end of the day. We can't wait to see all of Boston's fashion-forward and sustainable shoppers there!

Lilla Szekely, Print faculty at Lesley University along with the Boston Printmakers will be demonstrating how to create an easy relief print on paper and fold it into a paper boat.

Join hands and learn some Yiddish Folk Dance with Rachel Linsky! Throughout the workshop, you will learn various pieces of Yiddish dance repertoire including Freylekhs, Bulgars, and Zhoks. This workshop is designed for all ages and abilities. No previous experience is required, just come with enthusiasm and an openness to move and learn!
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What is Yiddish dance?
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Yiddish dance describes the traditional folk dances done to Klezmer music (the folk music developed among Ashkenazi Jews in Eastern Europe). Klezmer today reflects centuries of cultural exchange. Stemming from roots in Ashkenazi Jewish musical modes and expressive sensibilities, Klezmer adapted influences from Eastern European, Balkan, and Ottoman music. In recent history, it has even incorporated elements of Jazz and other styles here in America. Klezmer and Yiddish dance hold many stories and rich cultural information that depict just one branch of the Jewish Diaspora, and so beautifully demonstrate moments throughout our history when people of different communities have come together through celebration, music, and dance — so let’s do just that as part of the Foundry Festival!

Title says it all :) how can we build more play into our city? How can we better connect our people? Join us in brainstorming, ideating & designing the most epic playground ever - all out of cardboard & recycled materials, in our very own Cambridge. Add to the party by bringing your own recycled materials!

Hosted by a UC Berkeley x Harvard ed school alum & creative workshop facilitator.

Colors In Motion invites you to experience art in motion and take yourself to a place of inner calm. Using our breath and an opening image, we will come into group resonance and coherence with a brief guided meditation, then participate in an open-eyed audiovisual meditation using a 20 minute art in motion video by Colors In Motion. Coming together afterwards in community, we share what we experienced in an open and safe forum. You are invited to participate by sharing your experience with the group or sitting quietly and witnessing.

Join us for an open mic where you bring forward songs, poems, or other pieces of your background or culture to share with others. This open mic will celebrate the art project, In Other Eyes, and use its presence at The Foundry to inspire more cross-collaboration amongst writers and artists.

The sculpture was made here at The Foundry. It is an evolving project, co-creating with multilingual communities in songs, poems, and stories. Please join Wen-hao on the Open Mic on 2/18, at 6 pm!
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Children must be accompanied by an adult!
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In Other Eyes, Wen-hao Tien

Galvanized steels, marine plywood, laser engraved on marine plywood, PVC tubes, 4x4x7(h)feet, 400 lb, 202. \This sculpture, In Other Eyes, taking an open book form, records my field work of what people say about their culture, in their own handwriting. My journey in the multicultural USA as an immigrant undoubtedly presented a surmountable challenge but also growth-confusions often followed by understanding. I engraved these passages to form the content of a 7ft tall "book-house” sculpture. Years ago, working with biracial children, 6-y-o Arie, painted a self-portrait with two distinctively different eyes “one eye is from my mother, and the other is from my father”. I often think back: how remarkable that our children can learn to negotiate between cultures. Does culture color our views? What lens do you look through?

Wen-hao Tien, MPH, MFA
Wen-hao Tien is an artist and educator living in Cambridge, MA. Her studio practice is rooted in language and cross-cultural observations. She notices what many do not see, and her multi- disciplinary work, as well as her collaborative work brings out narratives of our changing societies, and life-in-flux.

A 5-day Drum, Movement, and Singing workshop for young students and families. This week-long mini-camp is a foray into the music of the African diaspora as it relates to struggles of liberation. Students will be introduced to music and dance from South Africa, Haiti, and Here in the Americas. The week-long workshop will culminate in an informal participatory performance for families on Saturday. Mon-Fri 9am-12pm; Saturday performance time TBD.

STEAM in the kitchen and beyond! Cambridge Camping provides middle school children (ages 9-13) with an in-person STEAM-centered cooking program through the February school vacation week (Feb 19- Feb 23). Participants will explore the science, technology, engineering, art, and math of cooking. Ingredients and supplies are provided.

Participants will experiment with the properties of baking ingredients to figure out how cookies are made, scientifically produce the perfect soft-boiled egg, and use natural fermentation to make bread and churn butter. These are just some of the experiences middle schoolers will enjoy in this fun-filled (and tasty) week.

This program runs Monday through Friday, including President's Day on Feb 19.

Come craft with us and celebrate inclusion: Design a MINI mini-golf hole, add to our paper quilt, and make 'n' trade art cards.

Dumpling Dialogue is a workshop exploring cooking and kitchen work as a social and communal activity. Together, we will make pot-stickers and examine the diverse ways in which we organize our lives around food.

Join Alyssa, a local graduate student and part-time clothing designer, in our workshop, 'Stitching Change: Empowerment through Mending and Embroidery. ' Learn how to up your sustainability by fixing your clothes with simple stitches and adding inspiring words like 'I am BRAVE.'

***Bring one of your clothes to mend and decorate (jeans, canvas, and other heavy materials are best!)*** – we'll provide everything else. Leave feeling inspired, knowing that by dressing in clothes that make you feel good, you're better equipped to be the best version of you for yourself and your community.

In this workshop, you will get exposed to the nuances of Kathak, one of India's Classical Indian Dance Styles from the Northern region of the subcontinent. We will explore individual expression using the framework of the movement and gestural vocabulary through different stories and situations.

Learn how to carve your own stamps and make art with meaning. Printmaking and protest have gone hand in hand for almost as long as art has existed- join us for hands-on experience that will help you use your voice.

Join local artist Rixy and the Charles River Conservancy to learn about Graffiti, Street Art, & Murals in Boston and Cambridge, the process of creating the art, and its impact on the community. Experiment with making stylized statements and artwork using the techniques & symbolism of these art forms.

If the earth and natural world could speak, what would they say?

In this workshop, we will introduce the practice of nature constellations and how it helps us improve our connection with the natural world.

All will have the opportunity to do an experiential exercise to expand the felt sense of belonging with nature.

2-hour Drama Therapy Group with a focus on Role Theory. Examine the roles you play in society. This workshop will give you an opportunity to identify patterns, themes, and structures present in the roles you play in society. The exercises in this workshop encourage self-reflection and discuss the importance of being able to move between the various roles we play in our lives with ease and intentionality. You will leave this worship with a deeper understanding of your personal experiences.

This class will take you through the science of textile engraving, as well as ways to circularly and sustainably up-cycle denim into engraved patches for textile repair and customization! We will cover how to engrave designs on denim and how to either hand-sew or bond the patches to jeans!
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Please be prepared and bring 1-4 designs/photographs you want engraved and jeans or other apparel you would like to up-cycle! Fabric will be provided for engraving, as well as materials for repair. Come engaged and ready to learn!

A 5-day Drum, Movement, and Singing workshop for young students and families. This week-long mini-camp is a foray into the music of the African diaspora as it relates to struggles of liberation. Students will be introduced to music and dance from South Africa, Haiti, and Here in the Americas. The week-long workshop will culminate in an informal participatory performance for families on Saturday. Mon-Fri 9am-12pm; Saturday performance time TBD.

STEAM in the kitchen and beyond! Cambridge Camping provides middle school children (ages 9-13) with an in-person STEAM-centered cooking program through the February school vacation week (Feb 19- Feb 23). Participants will explore the science, technology, engineering, art, and math of cooking. Ingredients and supplies are provided.

Participants will experiment with the properties of baking ingredients to figure out how cookies are made, scientifically produce the perfect soft-boiled egg, and use natural fermentation to make bread and churn butter. These are just some of the experiences middle schoolers will enjoy in this fun-filled (and tasty) week.

This program runs Monday through Friday, including President's Day on Feb 19.

Creative Dance for Kids introduces young children to the art of dance using patterns, movement words, music and storytelling. Haitian Folkloric rhythms and movements are woven into the class in a child-friendly fashion. During class, the students explore various social-emotional and social justice themes through age-appropriate literature, conversation, and movement. Past and future themes include kindness, acceptance, noticing and appreciating differences, identity, standing up against injustice, and love.

Why did the coaster apply for a new job? It wanted to have a stable job without any spills! 

Drop in and design a coaster to be printed on our laser cutter!

Experience the benefits of meditation: Peace, contentedness, stability of mind.
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Have you already tried meditation, and it just doesn’t work for you? Do you feel your mind is too busy to meditate?
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Come discover a style of meditation designed for busy minds through the approach of 4 Angle Mindfulness! Learn how to be at peace all day long through the rollercoaster ups and downs of daily life.

Experience the benefits of meditation: Peace, contentedness, stability of mind.
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Have you already tried meditation, and it just doesn’t work for you? Do you feel your mind is too busy to meditate?
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Come discover a style of meditation designed for busy minds through the approach of 4 Angle Mindfulness! Learn how to be at peace all day long through the rollercoaster ups and downs of daily life.

Enjoy hands-on fun using our senses to delve into winter-themed sensory stations and art exploration. Geared towards families with children 0-3 and any older siblings up to 5. Come meet with other families for creative discovery, story time and winter bubble storm.

The Foundry Advisory Committee (FAC) is holding its first meeting of 2024! The committee is made up of community members who help to advise the CRA and the City of Cambridge on the use of the community space at The Foundry.

In this workshop for students of all ages and levels, we use pencils, charcoal, crayon, scissors, and more to tap into our agile mind. Guided by words, phrases, poems, and prose drawn from multicultural sources, this class unfolds in a series of short prompted drawing sessions that encourage intuitive and improvisational mark making.
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Wen-hao Tien, MPH, MFA
Wen-hao Tien is an artist and educator living in Cambridge, MA. Her studio practice is rooted in language and cross-cultural observations. She notices what many do not see, and her multi- disciplinary work, as well as her collaborative work brings out narratives of our changing societies, and life-in-flux.

The format of the event is an Oxford-style debate. In an Oxford-style debate, the audience serves as jurors who vote on a position on a statement before and after the debate. The team, affirmative or negative, that convinces more audience members to switch their vote from the other side to their side wins the debate.

We will be screening people's films, either finished or still in progress, and then give feedback and discuss the work.

A 5-day Drum, Movement, and Singing workshop for young students and families. This week-long mini-camp is a foray into the music of the African diaspora as it relates to struggles of liberation. Students will be introduced to music and dance from South Africa, Haiti, and Here in the Americas. The week-long workshop will culminate in an informal participatory performance for families on Saturday. Mon-Fri 9am-12pm; Saturday performance time TBD.

STEAM in the kitchen and beyond! Cambridge Camping provides middle school children (ages 9-13) with an in-person STEAM-centered cooking program through the February school vacation week (Feb 19- Feb 23). Participants will explore the science, technology, engineering, art, and math of cooking. Ingredients and supplies are provided.

Participants will experiment with the properties of baking ingredients to figure out how cookies are made, scientifically produce the perfect soft-boiled egg, and use natural fermentation to make bread and churn butter. These are just some of the experiences middle schoolers will enjoy in this fun-filled (and tasty) week.

This program runs Monday through Friday, including President's Day on Feb 19.

What kinds of wild cards can I expect? Are you the wild card? Who in the world is Fergamurgadurgaland? Or better yet, where in the world is Fergamurgadurgaland?

Sign up to find out our secret topic...hint: we're choosing our own adventures (as a team). We'll be ideating, brainstorming, prototying & creating using cardboard & recycled materials. Get ready to get messy, jam out - and build cool stuff!

P.S. Add to the party by bringing your own recycled materials :)

Hosted by a UC Berkeley x Harvard ed school alum & creative workshop facilitator.

"It's Not Just Fun and Games" is a family-friendly, all-ages creative movement class. We'll warm-up, do a "story dance" and play movement-based games (balloon play, freeze dance, etc) that function not only as "fun" but as a way of bonding and tapping into your inner child and imagination, no matter your age.

The Year of Dragon is here! Join us to celebrate the year with Zhonghe (Elena) Li. She will demonstrate the art form of Chinese papercutting and storytelling with a pair of scissor. You will learn the basic skills with her and create a piece of beautiful work with your own hands.

A fun, safe, and dynamic look into the world of parkour- where we see the urban landscape as a giant playground open to exploration. Join our experienced instructors as we introduce you to some of the basic movements and techniques of our discipline, and then learn to apply your own "parkour vision" to find your own challenges and opportunities.

In this pop-up bookmaking workshop, we'll delve into the world of creativity by exploring simple yet captivating books. We will explore 2-3 different handmade books and discuss how to work with any material you may have readily available in your home. Students will come away with a couple of books of their own creation and the knowledge to make more on their own. This workshop is best suited for older teens and adults.

Opening Reception and Artist Talk for Foundry: Making Community Art Exhibition presented at The Point.

On show: Large scale relief prints and Voile Mural created by Large Scale Relief, Fall 2023, Lesley University, LA+D and Printed Paper Boats created by Screenprinting I and Large Scale Relief, Fall 2023, Lesley University, LA+D

With special thanks to Mary Sherwood Brock and the Boston Printmakers.

Delve into a writing and movement meditation. During this collaborative class, we will engage in an exciting exchange of ideas, words, and movement phrases. As the class progresses, we'll combine our shared ideas and movement phrases to develop an improvisational/movement score. This score will serve as a loose structure for our explorations while leaving room for spontaneity and individual expression. Together, we'll immerse ourselves in the joy of moving in community, feeding off each other's energy and ideas. Class will end with an integrative meditation and sound bath, leaving room for restoration and embodiment.

A 5-day Drum, Movement, and Singing workshop for young students and families. This week-long mini-camp is a foray into the music of the African diaspora as it relates to struggles of liberation. Students will be introduced to music and dance from South Africa, Haiti, and Here in the Americas. The week-long workshop will culminate in an informal participatory performance for families on Saturday. Mon-Fri 9am-12pm; Saturday performance time TBD.

STEAM in the kitchen and beyond! Cambridge Camping provides middle school children (ages 9-13) with an in-person STEAM-centered cooking program through the February school vacation week (Feb 19- Feb 23). Participants will explore the science, technology, engineering, art, and math of cooking. Ingredients and supplies are provided.

Participants will experiment with the properties of baking ingredients to figure out how cookies are made, scientifically produce the perfect soft-boiled egg, and use natural fermentation to make bread and churn butter. These are just some of the experiences middle schoolers will enjoy in this fun-filled (and tasty) week.

This program runs Monday through Friday, including President's Day on Feb 19.

Sharing how storybook writers draft ideas, create a storyboard, and work with illustrators to visualize a children's picture book.

Learn how to cook a delicious Mexican dish!
Class at 11am
Discussion at 12pm

This is an introductory about the importance of lighting and some strategies to use to help with photography and videography. Lighting is a huge divide between professional and amateur media production, and these strategies will help take your products to the next level!

Sharing how storybook writers draft ideas, create a storyboard, and work with illustrators to visualize a children's picture book.

Historically portrayed as 'Opus Mulierum' (or ‘work of women’), the weaving of plant and other fibre yielded cloth for such essentials as bandages, burial shrouds, tents, sails, undergarments, and even head wraps. The incorporation of bells and whistles, sometimes literally, further transformed otherwise unremarkable cloth into a panoply of sight and sound often reserved for special occasions such as weddings. The programme begins with the exploration of cloth(ing) from prehistory to modernity, starting with Opomulero, the ancient lineage of cloth makers in present-day Nigeria. The programme continues with "The Science of Fashion" - a series of workshops on the exploration of fabric science and apparel design through hands-on experimentation for learners of all ages.

‍Children under 12 must participate with a parent/guardian.

Join our workshop to learn how to make your very own garden bed! We'll build and decorate raised beds (that you can take home!) and chat about urban growing spaces - what they are, what we do with them, and how important they are for our Cambridge community.

Grab some friends and meet up at The Foundry’s first-ever Night Market: a crossover event with vendors, live music, food, drinks, and arts-making. Bring a board game and grab a table, take a break to shop around, and have a drink while enjoying the DJ! Drinks will be provided by Remnant Brewing!

Vendors: Abigail Belanger, Carolane Viktor, Chantelle Cardona, Corinn Colford, Cynthia Cunningham, Dave Zielinski, Elisabeth Dicko, Ellis Weaver, 'Folakemi Alalade, Grace Andrus, Jessica Rocha, JoAnn Keith, Kate Estrop, Lex Uy, Lexx Rivera, Liat Shapiro, Nathan Spielberg, Nicholas Foster, Sabrina Vixama, Silver Santos, Ski Krieger, Taylor Murchie, Theresa Kerr

A 5-day Drum, Movement, and Singing workshop for young students and families. This week-long mini-camp is a foray into the music of the African diaspora as it relates to struggles of liberation. Students will be introduced to music and dance from South Africa, Haiti, and Here in the Americas. The week-long workshop will culminate in an informal participatory performance for families on Saturday. Mon-Fri 9am-12pm; Saturday performance time TBD.

STEAM in the kitchen and beyond! Cambridge Camping provides middle school children (ages 9-13) with an in-person STEAM-centered cooking program through the February school vacation week (Feb 19- Feb 23). Participants will explore the science, technology, engineering, art, and math of cooking. Ingredients and supplies are provided.

Participants will experiment with the properties of baking ingredients to figure out how cookies are made, scientifically produce the perfect soft-boiled egg, and use natural fermentation to make bread and churn butter. These are just some of the experiences middle schoolers will enjoy in this fun-filled (and tasty) week.

This program runs Monday through Friday, including President's Day on Feb 19.

Join the Japan Society of Boston to learn an easy way to try suminagashi, a traditional artform using sumi ink and water to create beautiful designs on paper.

Information to follow!

Families or individuals are invited to this class where imagination knows no bounds. Explore the diverse possibilities of what can be painted on fabric. You will be able to draw, paint, and embellish your art piece. Use your imagination to design a one-of-a-kind fun piece you can take with you. Make somebody happy today.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The program will consist of a panel discussion about what the future of education should look like, how to take ownership of civic engagement and potential pathways to land ownership. We will also be discussing how to take what you're passionate about and turn it into an entrepreneurial pursuit. The goal will be to engage the audience in the discussion so that they can see how they can shape the world around them.

Enrichment Workshops: Engage in captivating workshops covering creative writing, storytelling, entrepreneurial skills, and more. Your child will have the opportunity to explore their interests and discover new talents.

Dinner and Networking: Enjoy a delicious catered dinner while making new friends and connecting with mentors. It's a perfect opportunity for students to build valuable relationships.

Panel Conversation: Hear from local entrepreneurs, writers, and community leaders as they share insights into their journeys. Gain inspiration and discover the exciting possibilities of literacy and entrepreneurship.

Explore The Foundry’s four maker spaces through a guided tour! Take a walk through the Design Lab, Fiber Arts Workshop, Jewelry Workshop, and Wood Workshop and check out the equipment in each space. Mingle with other potential members and learn what kinds of hands-on projects are possible here!

Welcome to Boston Rueda and come join our community! We dance Rueda de Casino (a form of Cuban Salsa) in Cambridge, Somerville and Boston. Rueda is a group dance involving the changing of partners while dancing to Cuban and other salsa music. We have created and grown a diverse and inclusive community which aims to welcome everyone to join us in dance.

A\V Comedy Club is Boston's only PowerPoint comedy open mic! Normally, comedians meet on a biweekly basis to try out new material, all using PowerPoints to accentuate their comedy (and sometimes music!).

A\V Comedy Club: Analog Edition where younger folks are free to take the stage and make their own jokes! This is one of Boston's few kids-friendly stand-up comedy events-- and participants will be encouraged to draw "slides" on paper and make up stories and jokes about them to present to each other.

Step into the enchanting world of storytelling with "Crafting Narratives," a captivating workshop designed to ignite your imagination and refine your storytelling skills. Whether you're a seasoned wordsmith or a curious novice, this workshop offers a welcoming space for you to explore the art of storytelling and unleash your creative potential.

Youth ages 11 and younger must attend this workshop with the supervision of an adult caregiver. Young people ages 12-17 may attend without an adult caregiver, as long as a parent/guardian contacts Nature Linc staff at least 24 hours in advance to give their child permission to attend. To provide permission, please contact Nature Linc Outdoor Educator at lily@naturelinc.org.


Farrington Nature Linc will offer a Maple Sugaring workshop that is open to all ages, and designed primarily for children ages 5-11 and their parents/caregivers. The workshop will include an introduction to the basic science behind maple trees and maple tapping; opportunities to interact with and learn about the natural materials and equipment used in the process; a demonstration of sap boiling; taste-testing; a take-home craft activity; and an option to visit a nearby park (next to The Foundry) to learn about trees in context.

Join us for a unique, multigenerational session exploring the impact and implications of Generative Artificial Intelligence. We will discuss innovative, real-world AI applications and how to safeguard against the risks posed by deep fakes and misinformation. Engage with our team to create your own synthetic content, then test your ability to discern fact from fiction in interactive games with prizes!

This workshop is led by Joint Family, a social initiative committed to bridging meaningful connections across generations through arts, science, and tech. We look forward to having you play a part in our efforts to build an informed, inclusive and integrated community.

Calling all music lovers! Join us as we make our own kalimbas, learn about the rich history of this musical instrument, and personalize them with our very own designs.

Chess+Math Lab was founded in 2023 by three nationally titled chess players and award-winning mathletes. Our mission is to empower minds with chess and math. Our free activities include chess lessons, one-on-one games or simultaneous exhibit (one against multiple opponents), and an exploration of the Knight Tour (a famous chess puzzle that is important in graph theory and network algorithms). People of all ages and all levels are welcome. Chess sets and goodies are provided. So please join us and watch the sparks and pieces fly!

Ms. Christina, our dance instructor, will bring some students to perform Classical Chinese dance. Participants can try out some dance routines after the performance!

The Green Team Biking Division is a team of 5 high school students who are paid to learn all about bike repair and fix bikes to give back to community members. At the Foundry Festival, the Green Team Biking Division will run a stall to teach youth and adults how to fix and maintain their bikes. Bring your flat tires and squeaky brakes, the Green Team Biking Division can help!

Dos Manos Kitchen teaches you this delicious staple from El Salvador! Learn the art of crafting authentic pupusas with Chef Edwin, a native Salvadoran and expert pupusa maker. Attendees will be engaged in the preparation of pupusas and their traditional toppings and will end the class with a hot meal.

Explore The Foundry’s four maker spaces through a guided tour! Take a walk through the Design Lab, Fiber Arts Workshop, Jewelry Workshop, and Wood Workshop and check out the equipment in each space. Mingle with other potential members and learn what kinds of hands-on projects are possible here!

Come join us for the Bridgeside Cypher, a unique concert that includes a full live band with Hip-Hop and R&B performances and an open mic portion. The Cambridge Hip-Hop Collective is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build bridges between people of all different backgrounds in our community through hip-hop. The Bridgeside Cypher is a recurring community hip-hop event that has been operating since 2017 at different public locations around Cambridge. The event is intended to be enjoyed by all folks, even those who are not primary fans of hip-hop. While the performances may include curses, we impose rules to remove misogynistic, homophobic, and excessively violent or negative lyrics. We will be starting the event with a documentary created by Honesty Hour about the Bridgeside Cypher and the background story of the organizers, followed by a brief panel discussion, which will then lead to the concert.