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Creative hobbies to explore in Boston

Express your creative side at one of these local creative outlets.

By Jessica Burton
, January 11, 2023
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Pictures first or the pottery class didn’t happen.

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On the hunt for a new hobby and a creative outlet? Check out one of these local businesses that might be just the stitch.

Artisan’s Asylum , 96 Holton St.
This new 56,000 sqft workshop in the heart of Allston-Brighton offers classes and special events in everything from building your own charcuterie boards to crafting jewelry and programming a circuit board.

Clay Lounge , 75 Thayer St.
Try your hand at the pottery wheel during a one-time workshop, or sign-up for a beginners series at this SoWa studio.

Tutuland , 115 Brighton Ave.
Reservations are recommended for this Allston tufting shop where you can create your own rugs.

Do you have a favorite creative community space? Let us know .

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Jessica Burton
Jess is based in Boston, MA and when she isn’t creating content, you’ll find her at one of the local breweries, walking her dogs on the Esplanade, or attending a concert. After graduating from the University of Florida, she moved to Columbia, SC where she worked at various nonprofit organizations + was a City Editor for COLAtoday before relocating to launch BOStoday in 2021.
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