The Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts is once again opening its doors—and its schoolyard—to the community for a fun, free day of creativity. Join them on Saturday, October 25, from 10 AM to 1 PM at 24 Eliot Street for the return of their much-loved Community Days.
These events bring neighbors together through hands-on art and craft activities for all ages. It’s the first Community Day the School has hosted since before the pandemic, and excitement is building for its return.
“We’ve been working and planning for months to bring back our beloved Community Days,” said Scott Evans, Executive Director of the Eliot School. “Since I started last year, I’ve heard from so many people that their first connection to the School was through one of these events. I’m thrilled we can offer them again.”
This fall’s event celebrates the season with pumpkin painting and carving, Eliot School style. Participants can paint or carve their pumpkins, but first they’ll get to dream up a character for their creation with the help of comics instructor Deanna Soukiasian. Painting supplies and hand-carving tools will be available to make every pumpkin a true original.
Guests are encouraged to bring their own pumpkins, but a limited number will be available for purchase at the School. Reserve your pumpkin in advance at www.eliotschool.org/community-day-pumpkin.
“We are so excited to see the wonderful pumpkin characters everyone comes up with! It will be fun to see them out on porches throughout the community.,” added Evans.
Come join the fun, meet your neighbors, and celebrate creativity in the heart of Jamaica Plain!