Art shows and art events in Brattleboro, VT tonight and this week

Shape your own vessel on the pottery wheel, then fire and glaze it.

Raíces de Amor, an exhibition of artists exploring family histories, migration and diaspora, cultural traditions, chosen family, queer kinship, resilience and memory.

Bone Builders at Winhall Community Arts Center in Bondville, Vermont.

A guided tour of Mechanics Hall, with a live demonstration of the 1864 Hook Organ by Principal Organist Peter Krasinski.

Holyoke Preservation Trust Art Contest at Holyoke Heritage State Park in Massachusetts.

A session exploring the art scene of 1920s Paris and why it attracted immigrant creatives and expats.

Decorated Christmas trees fill the museum building for the Festival of Trees, along with raffle items donated by local families and businesses.

A relaxed weekly gathering using a variety of materials. Bring your own creative project or use the supplied materials to create something new. Free.

A beginners crochet class, capped at 4 people for lots of one on one time.

A class at Glass Visions studio in Springfield, MA, for making a holiday suncatcher from stained glass.

A 15-minute tie-dye workshop at Epigram Brew Co. Drop in to design a t-shirt while enjoying food, drinks and music.

A DIY wood and paint and sip studio session where guests transform unfinished wood into wall worthy pieces. $40–$60.

Menopause The Musical, a 90-minute parody set to classic tunes from the '60s, '70s and '80s, on its 25th Anniversary Tour. $49, $59 and $69.

A free diamond art session with Lindsey in the Activity Room.

An art class painting a pumpkin canvas, part of The Moore Center punch card program.

The Wonder of Nature, an exhibit by Howard S. Muscott at the McLane Center, with an opening reception and a presentation with time for questions.

A tour of art reserved for members, and one of the community's best-loved membership perks.

Holyoke Preservation Trust Art Contest at Holyoke Heritage State Park in Massachusetts.

Decorated Christmas trees fill the museum building for the Festival of Trees, along with raffle items donated by local families and businesses.

An afternoon learning the basics of embroidery and slow stitching at Stark Brewing.

Ms. Amanda's monthly craft class for kids ages 6 to 11 this time covers harvest painting and yarn weaving.

Make an 8x8 glass tile with a lighted stand, choosing a Christmas tree, snowman, cardinal or red truck. All materials included.

Athena LaTocha discusses her artistic process and her exhibition, Buried Heat, which explores the relationship between the human-made and natural worlds. Free.

GMALL presents Understanding the War in Iran at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester, Vermont. The center’s campus began as a 1916 summer estate, and its 28-room Colonial Revival main house is now the Yester House Gallery.

Four-session crochet course for beginners at Do Ewe Fabrics and Fibers.

A beginner-friendly class at Frogg to paint a fall mountain scene.

Giving Plate Painting Class for ages 13+, using enamel paints for ceramics to create a Giving Plate meant to be shared with family and friends.

A relaxed evening of crafting, conversation, and connections for singles at Stark Brewing Company.

An evening of creativity featuring hat or bag burning and branding at Arts Alley.

A workshop where you can make a colorful mosaic picture frame.

A DIY workshop to make a stained glass mosaic Christmas tree ornament.

A creative night at Creative Hub Worcester where LGBTQIA+ members aged 18 and up can bring their own project or use the art materials on hand. Free, hosted by the Queer Craft Club of Worcester.

A free weekly night for LGBTQIA+ people 18 and up, whether they are experienced artists or beginners exploring something new. Bring a project or use the materials on hand. Masks are required.

Craft night with the French Club, decorating poems.

From Tree to Bat: A Visit to Rutto Bats at Holyoke Heritage State Park in Massachusetts.

Leading Now Roadshow Stop #2 – Worcester, MA at Worcester Art Museum.

The Wonder of Nature, an exhibit by Howard S. Muscott at the McLane Center, with an opening reception and a presentation with time for questions.