Have you ever wanted to learn the art of Japanese floral arranging? Here's your opportunity to learn with Mimi Santini-Ritt, a Level 15 Professor of Ikebana. The evening will start with a short introduction to Ikenobo Ikebana by Mimi followed by instructions and a demonstration for creating a moribana arrangement. The attendees will then create their own arrangements.

Mimi Santini-Ritt is a Level 15 Professor of Ikebana who has studied Ikenobo extensively in both the U.S. and in Japan for almost 25 years. She has completed several years of training at the Ikenobo Central Training Institute in Kyoto and continues taking advanced classes there. Mimi teaches, exhibits and demonstrates the art of Japanese flower arranging throughout the greater Boston area. She is Past President of the Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Boston. When not practicing Ikenobo, Mimi can often be found at the Museum of Fine Arts, where she does volunteer work in Egyptian Storage and Conservation.

Photo credit: Xana Turner-Owens.

Join us to learn the art of Modern Calligraphy & Pumpkin Lettering with Lindsay Monack, a calligrapher in the greater Boston area. What started as an interest while wedding planning, quickly turned into her passion after attending the first Sip & Script class back in 2015. She created her calligraphy-focused Instagram account @lindsaymletters in 2021 and has been working with brides and party hosts since that first class.

This Intro to Modern Calligraphy & Pumpkin Lettering class is for anyone who's never picked up a pen. You will learn the basics, and our hope is you leave with ink flowing through your nib and the confidence to keep practicing. Tried it before? It's a great refresher with new supplies from our beginner kit.

We will be lettering on mini faux pumpkins as our final project.

Date: Wednesday, September 23

Time: 6:30-8PM

Location: Greentail Table

What's included?

• Beginner calligraphy kit to keep
• Paper bar to practice
• 1.5 hours of expert-led instruction
• Beginner friendly-no experience needed

We hope to see you at our first Sip & Script event for an evening of learning calligraphy and lettering, while sipping a delicious fall-flavored mocktail!  

More information and register here!

In collaboration with The Doing Circle, as part of their signature monthly gatherings, please join us to celebrate Earth Day with a creative, hands-on craft session at Greentail Table on Thursday, April 23 from 6;30-8:30pm. Artist Alexandra Adamo of Alex Makes Art will guide us through needle felting bright spring colors onto handmade wool dryer balls - transforming an everyday household item into something joyful, practical, and one-of-a-kind.

Come meet food stylist, author and veteran America’s Test Kitchen cast member Elle Simone Scott. Elle released her second cookbook Food Gifts: 150+ Irresistible Recipes for Crafting Personalized Presents in spring 2024. Food Gifts is rooted in Elle’s firm belief that food fosters connection and there is no more meaningful way to connect with others than to give a personalized food gift that you’ve prepared and packaged yourself. With Mother's Day, graduation season, and the social spring and summer months upon us, this is the perfect moment to pick up new ideas for gifting meaningfully (and deliciously)! Join for an evening with Elle as she discusses the making of Food Gifts, provides tips and tricks for gifting food with intention, and leads a light demonstration of a few easy giftable recipes from her new book.

Ticket Price: $25

Tickets include:
Book talk & demonstration by author Elle Simone Scott
Tea sachet gift
Optional book signing after the program with book purchase*

*Both of Elle's books, Boards and Food Gifts will be available for purchase and are not included with ticket.

For more information please call the shop at 617-244-3510.

Have you ever wanted to learn the art of Japanese floral arranging? Here's your opportunity to learn with Mimi Santini-Ritt, a Level 15 Professor of Ikebana. The evening will start with a short introduction to Ikenobo Ikebana by Mimi followed by instructions and a demonstration for creating a moribana arrangement. The attendees will then create their own arrangements.

Mimi Santini-Ritt is a Level 15 Professor of Ikebana who has studied Ikenobo extensively in both the U.S. and in Japan for almost 25 years. She has completed several years of training at the Ikenobo Central Training Institute in Kyoto and continues taking advanced classes there. Mimi teaches, exhibits and demonstrates the art of Japanese flower arranging throughout the greater Boston area. She is Past President of the Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Boston. When not practicing Ikenobo, Mimi can often be found at the Museum of Fine Arts, where she does volunteer work in Egyptian Storage and Conservation.

Photo credit: Xana Turner-Owens.

Learn how to impress your guests at your next party with our fun and informative workshop! Join us and discover how to style a perfect garden-themed table for a Mother's day, brunch, other special occasions, or just to entertain your loved ones. You will also learn how to craft floral napkin rings which will add another layer of visual interest and are guaranteed to awe. Sign up now to elevate your hosting game!

Beatrice Sannino (Beatrice Sannino Collective) will be styling our table and discussing her choices and method. She'll lend her expertise in traditional Italian craftsmanship and contemporary elegance during this evening workshop.

During the  event, Sella Abalian (Studio Four Six) will lead the floral napkin ring assemblage portion of the workshop.  Participants will be provided with the following materials to make 4 fresh floral napkin rings (additional kits of spooled ribbon and rings will be available for purchase). **Napkins not included.

Materials for 4 napkin rings: (per attendee)

-fresh flowers (for 4 napkin rings)

-1 floral tape

-1 spoon of ribbon (2 yards)

-4 wooden napkin rings

-box to take floral rings home

Fresh flowers will include: thistle, seeded eucalyptus, pussy willows, rice flower or craespedia. *Florals dry beautifully and can be re-used.

Beatrice Sannino is the founder of Beatrice Sannino Collective, a company dedicated to producing exquisite tabletop collections sourced and made in Italy.

With a passion for design and an eye for detail, Beatrice has revolutionized the art of table styling, blending traditional Italian craftsmanship with contemporary elegance. Through her dedication and expertise, Beatrice inspires table enthusiasts to elevate their dining experiences with the timeless beauty of refined textiles and vintage European findings.

Sella Abalian is the found of Studio Four Six. Her passion lies in curating an experience that will capture life's magical moments through crafting. As a mom and artist, it brings her so much joy to see friends and family create something they can be proud of that feeds their inner artist they may not even know existed. Her workshops are designed to encourage connection, imagination and pride allowing every attendee to bring home something they made with their hands. 

Have you ever wanted to learn to make your own candles? Join us at Greentail Table on Thursday, February 8 where And Soaps Founder, Meiera Stern, will teach you how to repurpose old cups, mugs, or small ceramic bowls by turning them into lovely candles, perfect as for gifts or to set a romantic mood. 

Meiera will provide a thorough overview of the candle making process and will walk you through creating your very first candles and everything you need to know to make your own at home, including safety tips, what equipment to buy, and supplier lists. Participants will have the choice of bringing their own 3-16 oz containers or using provided containers at the workshop for an additional fee. 

During the evening, participants will customize their candles by selecting wax color, fragrance, and wick. Candles may not be ready to take home by the end of the workshop, but can be picked up at Greentail Table the following day. 

Please join us for a Needle Felting Harvesting Workshop on Thursday, November 2 from 6:30-8:00PM at Greentail Table in Newton! Greentail Table will be hosting Alexandra Adamo of Alex Makes Art , who presided over a very fun Needle Felting Succulent workshop back in April.

Each participant will be felting a pumpkin, gourd or root vegetable of choice. Alex has curated a selection of appropriately colored pieces of  wool roving, 100%  wool felting mats that are reusable for craft breaks to come, and plenty of needles for rhythmic stabbing (yes, you read that right!).

You can be looking forward to light refreshments and snacks as we create community and enjoy a night of skill building. Alex will chat about her English angora bunny, crafting with Gotland and Leicester longwool sheep, and will give a nod to her fibrous installation that will wrapping up its six months stint in the Linde Family Wing in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, on October 22. Its fabulous, so try to take it in, if you have not already!

This is event is limited to 15 participants on a first come, first served basis. Reserve your ticket for this Alex Makes Art x Greentail Table event for $85.00. Please add this item to your cart to guarantee your spot!

We are reserving a few spots on a sliding scale basis ($45-$75), first come, first served.  Please specify this request in an e-mail to Linda at cutomerservice@greentailtable.com. Let her know what you can pay and she will follow up with you on a case by case basis to confirm a spot. We are relying on the honor system in terms of need.

For more information please call the shop at 617-244-3510.

We are looking forward to this great event and hope to see you there!

Have you had a chance to visit Newton's newest Italian Market? If not, you are in luck! We will be hosting a free charcuterie event with Market Tiamo in the shop on Thursday, November 10 from 6:30PM-8:30PM. Come meet Francesco Iacovitti, an Abruzzi native, who along with Marissa Iocco, noted local Italian chef, co-own Market Tiamo as well as Spiga Ristorante in Needham. 

Francesco will demonstrate how to make a delicious and tasty charcuterie board. Guests will be able to sample many delicious Italian cured meats and cheeses as well as other Italian accompaniments to inspire appetizing and appealing charcuterie boards. Limited to 20 participants.

The event is free and space is limited to 20 participants on a first come, first served basis. Click here to register by adding to your cart and checking out or please call the shop: 617-244-3510.