Creative Sessions
Create. Connect. Belong
Creativity doesn’t always happen in a classroom or on a deadline. Sometimes it happens when people gather, share ideas, and make space for inspiration.
MAC’s Creative Sessions are ongoing opportunities to explore your interests, meet other creators, and enjoy the simple act of making something together. Whether you’re picking up a new skill, returning to a favorite hobby, or looking for a welcoming creative community, there’s a place for you here.
Open Studio Nights
A welcoming space to create, experiment, and connect.
Bring your current project, explore a new idea, or simply enjoy time surrounded by other creative people. Open Studio offers a relaxed space where artists and makers can work independently, share ideas, and find inspiration through community.
Whether you’re painting, crafting, experimenting with new materials, or continuing a work in progress, you’re welcome at MAC.
When: Weekly • Wednesdays • 4 PM - 8 PM
Who: Artists & makers of all experience levels
Bring: Your project and supplies
Textile Tuesday
Fiber arts, creativity and connection
Grab your project and join fellow makers for a relaxed evening of creativity and conversation. Textile Tuesday is a place to work on your craft, share knowledge, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from others.
All textile mediums and skill levels are welcome — from beginners exploring something new to experienced makers sharing their expertise.
When: Monthly • 3rd Tuesdays • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Who: Artists & makers of all experience levels
Bring: Your project and supplies
Family Craft Day
Creative fun for the whole family.
Bring the family and get creative together at the Machias Arts Center! Each Family Craft Day features a different hands-on project designed to encourage imagination, creativity, and plenty of fun.
Young makers ages 4 and up can explore different materials and techniques while creating something special to take home. Projects change from session to session, so there’s always something new to discover.
Who: Children ages 4+ and their families
Cost: FREE
Project: A new hands-on craft at each session
Writer's Circle
A gathering for writers, storytellers, and creative thinkers.
Have a story waiting to be finished? A notebook full of ideas? Or simply a desire to write alongside others?
MAC’s Writer’s Circle is a welcoming place for writers of all genres and experience levels to share work, exchange ideas, overcome creative blocks, and make time for the writing process.
PROGRAM UPDATE
Writer’s Circle is currently on hiatus while we explore new ways to make the program work for our community of writers. A future format, schedule and meeting time have not yet been determined.
Interested in Writer’s Circle?
We’d love to hear what would make the program work for you. Watch for an opportunity to share your ideas in an upcoming MAC newsletter, or share your feedback with us now.
