Art shows and art events in Springfield, MA tonight and this week

A visit to Rutto Bats in Holyoke, where MLB-certified bats are made from locally harvested wood. Hard hats and safety goggles are provided.

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

Art exhibit of what is being celebrated even if the pieces depict themes of spirit and and bravery.

Exhibition exploring the many shifting meanings of 'the grotesque' in art.

A printmaking class where you make seven one-of-a-kind prints from gel plates using stencils and found objects. No experience is needed, and plates, paper and soy-based inks are provided.

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

A hands-on watercolor workshop painting the shadows cast by leaves, flowers and other natural objects in botanical still lifes. Free.

An afternoon craft for adults, making a decorative piece from pine cones. No experience needed; all supplies provided.

Kids ages 6 to 12 use the library's makerspace materials to make something cool.

A holiday artists sale at Lyme Public Hall with paintings, sculpture, jewelry, photography, handmade soaps and rustic woodwork.

Introduction to making a stained glass ornament with Sue B's Stained Glass at the Cidery: create a free Christmas Ornament.

Plaidcast in Person/Our Dark Horse at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, Connecticut.

A discussion with special guests at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, aimed at improving the sport, hosted by Piper Klemm.

All-ages paint night at Nu Kitchen: paint Magic Lamp Post together, supplies included, beginner-friendly.

Soldering is the focus of this stained glass workshop at the Colchester Community and Senior Center, a Parks and Recreation program.

A class at Tranquillity Vineyard for designing a charcuterie board, with no experience needed. The class costs $73.38.

A 2-day art exhibition and market from WAA and the Northeast Emerging Artist Association.

A relaxed evening of painting your partner and enjoying craft brews at Caius Farm Brewery.

An Evening with WTF Bach at Razzo Hall, Traina Center for the Arts in Worcester, Massachusetts.

A creative session to celebrate fall where participants can paint beautiful poppy flowers guided by a local artist while enjoying bottomless milkshakes.

Echoes of Floyd in Keene.

A relaxed painting night in Holyoke, where guests bring their own favorite puff.

A yearly holiday arts and crafts show run by the Wethersfield Art League.

Wreath workshops at Flanders where you design and decorate a holiday wreath from scratch.

Second Saturdays for Families at Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, Connecticut.

The Ashford Area Arts Council's annual Holiday Artist Market includes more than 20 local artisans.

A fun, hands-on, beginner class at Ben & Jerry’s to decorate two mini cakes inspired by festive holiday pies.

A fun, hands-on, beginner class at Ben & Jerry’s to decorate two mini cakes inspired by festive holiday pies.

Jay Blain demonstrates military leatherwork at Hall Tavern.

Draw & Unwind with Celine Cracco: Zentangle, an easy-to-learn mindfulness practice. Ages 15+; $36 members, $40 non-members.

Introduction to Stained Glass with Sarah Segovia, a two-session class on basic stained-glass techniques. Ages 15+; Members $81, Non-Members $90.

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

A session of indoor urban sketching at Wander in Pittsfield, where you draw people, food, drinks or interiors from life.

An art class with Colette Hurst where you design your own winter scenes and holiday messages for cards or gift paintings.