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Create.
Connect.
Craft.

The Creative Adventures mission is to inspire you with possibilities, make it easy for you to create, and offer the best materials for your creative adventures.

A woman and a young man laughing as they make sand mandalas side by side

Everyone is creative, but not everyone feels that way. We want to change that.

Working with sand is tactile, soothing and familiar. Painting a picture with sand is easy and fun, and you do not need any special tools. No art skills are needed.

So if you have ever said “I’m not creative,” we hope you will give it a try. Boost your confidence in your own creativity with us.

Why we’re the experts

  • Inside the Artbeat art and craft shop in Arlington, Massachusetts

    30 Years

    Our shop and studio, Artbeat, opened in 1996 in Arlington, MA.

  • A woman placing small tiles into a mosaic at a workshop table

    10,000+

    We’ve guided thousands of adults, children, and families through art experiences over the years.

  • A hand pouring rainbow-striped sand into a peace sign design

    Millions of mistakes

    We’ve tried every technique, made mistakes, and refined our instructions to give you the optimal experience.