Events

Arts Wayland Gallery: Members Exhibit Now through March 28th The Arts Wayland Gallery presents its month-long Members Exhibit, featuring one to five artworks from each participating member artist. This showcase includes a dynamic mix of paintings, photography, sculpture, and mixed‑media pieces, offering a rich view into the diverse creative talents within the Arts Wayland community. The exhibit is available both in person at the gallery and online at www.artswayland.com, where visitors can explore and purchase works directly from local artists. 📍 Location: Arts Wayland Gallery (and online) 🌐 Website: www.artswayland.com 🗓 Exhibit Dates: Through March 28th 💬 Admission: Free and

Zentangle with Nancy Longman: Beginner & Beyond the Basics Beginner Zentangle Sunday, March 15 | 1–3 PM Zentangle: Beyond the Basics Sunday, March 22 | 1–3 PM Location: AW Gallery Instructor: Nancy Longman Cost: $35 per class (materials included) Class Size: Minimum 5 / Maximum 16 students Discover the relaxing and creative Zentangle Method, an easy-to-learn approach to creating beautiful, structured patterns. In the Beginner Zentangle class, students will learn the eight original steps of the Zentangle Method, foundational tangles (patterns), and basic principles and vocabulary. Working on small paper tiles, you’ll create your own original piece while enjoying a

The Artist Page: A Creative Flow & Expression — A 6 Week Journey Creativity doesn’t come from trying harder — it comes from listening, softening, and allowing your voice to return. Join Isabel Zhang for The Artist Page, a six week guided creative practice designed to move beyond overthinking and into authentic expression. Each session includes grounding, gentle prompts for writing, drawing, or a blend of both, and optional sharing in a supportive, non evaluative space. Classes meet on Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 AM on March 17, 24, 31 and April 7, 14, 28 (no session April 21) at

Reset Your Nervous System: An Adult Creative Journey Into 2026 Arts Wayland Gallery | 4 Thursdays beginning January 8 10:30–11:45 AM Designed for adults, this 4-week creative series offers a grounding, neuroscience-based approach to closing out 2025 and stepping intentionally into 2026. More than an art class or vision board workshop, this is a hands-on experience that helps you regulate your nervous system, reduce stress, and rewire your inner state through non-verbal creative expression. Using rhythm, bilateral movement, gratitude practices, and guided reflection, participants build a 2026 vision from a calm, aligned, and empowered place. No art experience required —

Mindfulness & Art: Brain Rewired is a 6-week experiential series designed to cultivate presence, emotional regulation, and creative resilience. Led by instructor Isabel Zhang at Arts Wayland, this unique program invites participants to explore mindfulness through guided meditation, reflective prompts, and neurographic art—an intuitive, calming art practice that gently engages the brain and nervous system. No prior art experience is needed. Each session offers a supportive space to stay present with discomfort, build flexibility and self-trust, and move forward with greater intention—both on the page and in daily life. Thursdays, March 5–April 9 | 10:30–12:00 PM Arts Wayland Gallery, Wayland

Title: Kids’ Art & Leadership Lab: From the Inside Out Ages: 11–13 Dates: Saturdays – Jan 31, Feb 7, Feb 28, Mar 7, Mar 14, Mar 21, Mar 28, Apr 4 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Tuition: $550 Materials Fee: $25 Minimum Enrollment: 8–15 students Location: Arts Wayland Register: www.artswayland.com Description: What if your child could learn to see their life the way an artist does — with imagination, openness, and courage to experiment? Designed for ages 11–13, this 8-week creative leadership lab blends art-making, brain science, and social-emotional learning to nurture focus, empathy, and resilience. Students explore how