January 31, 2026
Saturday Open Studios
Free with Museum Admission
Saturday
January 31, 2026
1 - 4 pm
Bertucci Education Studio
Isabella Stewart Gardner’s collection contains 177 pieces of lace originating from various European regions. For this Saturday Open Studio activity, tap into the Museum’s wealth of lace patterns as you explore monoprinting.
Using cloth and paper stencils, you’ll craft unique layered prints through the Gelli printing process, using an accessible gel plate and acrylic plate to transfer designs onto paper. This playful artmaking process highlights the intricacies of the collection’s lace patterns and allows you to engage with the textiles in a new way.
About the Artist
Photo courtesy of the artist
Bex Povill (she/they) is the Polly Thayer Starr Studio Intern for the 2025–2026 academic year. She is an interdisciplinary artist whose murals, drawings, paintings, zines, and animations aim to develop an understanding of self through meditative markmaking and explore themes of connection to one’s inner child and community. They are currently studying child development and art at Tufts University and School of the Museum of Fine Arts and are excited by all opportunities to create with communities through public programming and education.
TICKETS I MUSEUM ADMISSION
Open Studios are free with Museum admission, and participation is drop-in on a first-come, first-served basis. Advance registration for general admission is encouraged.
Purchase your ticket by clicking on the GET TICKETS button above.
Questions about accessibility? Please call the Box Office at 617 278 5156 to request accessible or companion seating, or to inquire about other accommodations in advance of the program.
Studio activities are made possible by the Polly Thayer Starr Charitable Trust. The Museum is also supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, which receives support from the State of Massachusetts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Polly Thayer Starr (1904-2006) was an accomplished artist who captured the culture and whimsy of her native Boston with a unique combination of detail, emotion, and curiosity. For more, visit the Polly Thayer Starr Charitable Trust online at www.pollythayerstarr.org.
