Artbeat in Arlington may be small in square footage, but they manage to both house an impressive selection of cool crafty goods (and if you don’t see what you need, ask; they appear to keep large stock such as foam core downstairs or out back), and host a busy studio workspace for classes. Now through April 20th (10am – 6pm) kids and adults can create pattern or chaos using paper ‘tiles’ and sand grout, or glass tiles and marbles during Mosaic Magic Week ($12 and up for materials).

In addition to their workshops and walk-in studio time, Artbeat also offers evening adult creativity classes and art themed birthday party services in their store or at your home.

Artbeat, 212-A Massachusetts Ave., Arlington; Tel: 781-646-2200