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Portraiture

Instructor: Kim Mellema

This class is a full investigation of portraiture. Learn the anatomy of the human head, in order to realistically convey the character of faces. Lessons include detailed instruction on how to draw anatomically correct head and facial forms, and the practice of taking accurate measurements of the head. Draw facial features in detail, and build your skills in capturing your subject�s character.

Mondays, 9:00 am - 12 noon

FALL Sept 14 - Nov 16 (off Sept 28, Oct 12)

8 sessions M: $238 NM: $264 Model Fee: $40

WINTER Jan 11 - Mar 22 (off Jan 18, Feb 15)

9 sessions M: $267 NM: $297 Model Fee: $45

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Figure Drawing

Instructor: Veronica Shimanovskaya

This class is designed to invigorate your drawing. Through a detailed investigation of the human body, students will learn how to rebuild the body on paper. Start with gesture drawings and muscular studies; finish with articulated drawings of the figure. This class welcomes new and returning students to work in their favorite media.

Mondays, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

FALL Sept 14 - Nov 16 (off Sept 28, Oct 12)

8 sessions M: $237 NM: $264 Model fee: $45

WINTER Jan 11 - Mar 22 (off Jan 18, Feb 15)

9 sessions M: $267 NM: $297 Model fee: $50

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Life Drawing Open Studio Drop- In

Monitor: Ruth Kates

Designed for the artist who wishes to work from a live model in a comfortable atmosphere. Poses range from 1 minute to 1 hour. Bring your own supplies. No instruction provided. Please call the office for class location 617-566-5715.

$17 per session or $150 for 10 sessions

Fridays, offsite & ongoing, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Location: Congregation Kehillath Israel, 384 Harvard Avenue

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The Basics of Drawing

Instructor: Sue Funk

Using careful observation and deconstruction of subjects, learn the fundamentals of drawing. Through shading, cross-hatching, and perspective, students will discover how to create the illusion of texture and dimension. Lessons include line drawing, sketching, and gesture drawing. Enjoy the basics of drawing in a relaxed and informal class that easily inspires new or returning artists. Limited to 10

Beginner / Intermediate

Mondays, 6:00pm-9:00pm

FALL Oct 5 - Nov 9

WINTER Feb 1 - March 15

6 Sessions M: $178 NM: $198 Materials: $25

Basics of Drawing Workshop
Instructor: Sue Funk
Using careful observation and deconstruction of subjects, learn the fundamentals of drawing. Through shading, cross-hatching, and perspective, students will discover how to create the illusion of texture and dimension. Lessons include line drawing, sketching, and gesture drawing. Enjoy the basics of drawing in a relaxed and informal class that easily inspires new or returning artists. Limited to 10.

FALL: September 14 - 21
Monday 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

WINTER: January 11 - 25
Monday 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
2 sessions M: $59 NM: $66 Materials: $15

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Beginning Oil Painting

Beginner / Intermediate

Learn the basic methods and secrets of oil painting through demonstrations, guidance, and class exercises. Students will study light and learn the skilled techniques of the masters. Delve into this forgiving medium and refine your skills. All levels welcome and individual styles encouraged. Materials list will be provided at first class meeting.

Instructor: Vanessa Irzyk

Wednesdays, 12:00pm-3:00pm

FALL Sept 16 - Nov 18 (off Nov 11)

WINTER Jan 13 - Mar 17 (off Feb 17)

9 sessions M: $267 NM: $297

Instructor: Claudine Metrick

Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm

FALL Sept 17 - Oct 8

WINTER Jan 21 - Feb 11

4 sessions M: $121 NM: $134 Materials: $20

FALL WORKSHOP: NEW SECTION ADDED: October 15 - November 5, 6:30 - 9:30 pm


Instructor: Veronica Shimanovskaya

Fridays, 6:30-9:30pm

FALL Sept 18 - Nov 13

WINTER Jan 15 - Mar 19 (off Feb 19)

9 sessions M: $267 NM: $297

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Watercolor & Drawing

Instructor: Wendy Soneson

Beginners and advanced students mix happily in this informal class. Novices learn from watching techniques in action, and veterans eavesdrop on the lessons given to newcomers. Students work from still life, photos, and prints; and each student works individually with the instructor. Students may bring their own projects. At the first class, new artists will receive a list of supplies. Limited to 15.

All levels

Fridays, 10:00am-1:00pm

FALL Sept 18 - Nov 13

WINTER Jan 15 - Mar 19 (off Feb 19)

Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm

FALL Sept 12 - Nov 14 (off Sept 19)

WINTER Jan 16 - Mar 13

9 sessions M: $267 NM: $297Still life fee: $25

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Landscape Painting

Beginner / Intermediate

Instructor: Kim Mellema

Emphasis will be on observation and composition of landscapes. Students will look at how different light sources change the local color of objects. Three-value thumbnail sketches will be used to design the composition. Open to both beginners and those with experience.


Mondays, 12:30-3:30pm

FALL Sept 14 - Nov 16 (off Sept 28, Oct 12)


8 sessions M: $238NM: $264

WINTER Jan 11 - Mar 22 (off Jan 18, Feb 15)


9 sessions M: $267 NM: $297

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Painting with Acrylics

Instructor: Peg Kane

No more flat acrylic paints! Learn the fantastic qualities and techniques of acrylic painting. As an ever-growing medium, acrylics allow artists to broaden their range of painting to incorporate new textures and surfaces. Learn how to use glazes, pastes, and layering to accomplish realistic and 3-dimensional artwork. Limited to 8.

Fridays, 12:00-2:30pm

FALL Sept 18 - Nov 13

WINTER Jan 15 - Mar 19 (off Feb 19)

9 sessions M: $223 NM: $248 Materials: $35

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Intensive Oil Painting

Instructor: Kim Mellema

Students learn the basics of oil painting in a focused and supportive environment. Open to intermediate and experienced students. Focus will be on observation and composition of still lifes and landscapes. Students will look at how different light sources change the local color of objects. Three-value thumbnail sketches are used to design compositions.

Thursdays, 9:00am - 12:00pm; 12:30 - 3:30pm
Note: Morning section is open to beginners.

FALL Sept 17 - Nov 12

WINTER Jan 14 - Mar 18 (off Feb 18)

9 sessions M: $534 NM: $594

Students may take this as a half day class

Half-day class: 9 sessions M: $267 NM: $297

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Flora and Fauna

Instructor: Anne Steinman

Learn to realistically capture the natural color and texture of flowers and animals using pencil and watercolor techniques. Fine-tune your observation skills as you learn how to draw flowers, plants and animals with attention to detail and color accuracy. Explore light and shade, form, and color mixing. Focusing on textures such as fur, feathers and scales you will master the facial expressions, natural patterns and the unique characteristics of plants and animals. Numerous demonstrations and individual attention included. All abilities welcome. Limited to 10.

Beginner / Intermediate

Thursdays 6:30 - 9:30 pm


FALL Sept 17 - Nov 12

WINTER Jan 14 - Mar 18 (off Feb 18)

9 sessions M: $267 NM: $297 Materials: $30

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Jewelry & Metalsmithing

Learn to make beautiful jewelry with an introduction to metalsmithing techniques. Your teacher will guide you to shape, polish, solder, pierce, etch and embellish jewelry in copper and brass. You can make earrings, bracelets, brooches, boxes and more. Teachers can also introduce hollow forms, stone setting, stone inlay, repousse and reticulation. Projects vary with experience level and teachers. Silver available for a small additional fee. Limited to 6.

Instructor: Ilah Cibis

Mondays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm

FALL Sept 14 - Nov 16 (off Sept 28, Oct 12)

8 sessions M: $238 NM: $264 Materials: $55

WINTER Jan 11 - Mar 22 (off Jan 18, Feb 15)

Instructor: Leslie Shershow

Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm

FALL: Sept 15 - Nov 10

WINTER: Jan 12 - Mar 16 (off Feb 16)

9 sessions M: $267 NM: $297 Materials: $60

Beginning/Intermediate

Instructor: Karenna Maraj

Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm

FALL Sept 17 - Nov 12

WINTER Jan 14 - Mar 18 (off Feb 18)

9 sessions M: $267 NM: $297 Materials: $60

Beginning/Intermediate

Instructor: Heather Wang

Fridays, 9:00 a.m.-12:00pm

FALL Sept 18 - Nov 13

WINTER Jan 15 - Mar 19 (off Feb 19)

9 sessions M: $267 NM: $297 Materials: $60

Beginning/Intermediate

Instructor: Margaret Langdell

Fridays, 6:30-9:30pm

FALL Sept 18 - Nov 13

WINTER Jan 15 - Mar 19 (off Feb 19)

9 sessions M: $267 NM: $297 Materials: $60

Intermediate/Advanced

Instructor: Beth Ann Gerstein, Director of the Society of Arts and Crafts

Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm

Dates TBA

5 sessions M: $149 NM: $165 Materials: $35

Intensive Workshop for beginners. Instructor: Margaret Langdell

FALL: October 4 - 18, 2009
Sundays 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 pm
3 sessions M: $89 NM: $99 Materials: $25

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Kinetic Sculpture: Making Mobiles

Instructor: Vladimir Barsukov

There is something magical about mobiles. Like living creatures, they move and have personalities; they can be humorous, meditative, or graceful. In this class we will take a look at works of some of the most famous kinetic artists such as Alexander Calder and George Rickey. Students will work with different types of wire and geometrical shapes of wood, plastic, metal sheets, etc. to create their own mobiles. We will explore ways to balance, assemble, and hang mobiles, and students will be encouraged to create their own unique designs. Limited to 6.

Fridays, 6:00 - 8:00pm

FALL: Oct 2 - 23

WINTER: Feb 12 - March 12 (off Feb 19)

4 sessions M: $79 NM: $88 Materials: $30

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Enameling

Open to ages 14+

Enameling is the process of fusing glass onto metal. Enamels are available in a rainbow of colors, as well as small glass "flower" chips and decal sheets. Suitable for beginners to advanced students. In this class, students learn the principles of metal preparation, enamel application and finishing processes. Returning students can explore new techniques, or continue working on projects of their own design. Students may enroll in one or more sections. Limited to 6.


Instructor: Heather Wang

Fridays, 3:00-6:00pm

FALL Sept 18 - Nov 13

WINTER Jan 15 - Mar 19 (off Feb 19)

9 sessions M: $267 NM: $297 Materials: $50


Instructor: Margaret Langdell

Saturdays, 9:30 am-12:30pm

FALL Sept 12 - Nov 14 (off Sept 19)

WINTER Jan 16 - Mar 13


Saturdays, 1:30-4:30pm

FALL Sept 12 - Nov 14 (off Sept 19)

WINTER Jan 16 - Mar 13

9 sessions M: $267 NM: $297 Materials: $50

Enamels Intensive Workshop

Sundays, 1:30 am-4:30pm

FALL: October 4 - 18, 2009
3 sessions M: $89 NM: $99 Materials: $25

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Comics for Adults

Instructor: Raul Gonzalez

Revitalize your drawing by incorporating new levels of thinking and observation into your compositions. Lessons will include how to develop strong characters and supernatural scenes. Utilizing basic drawing techniques, this class will teach students how to transform everyday life or depict superhuman fantasies into a comic narrative. Unleash your creativity with this exciting genre.

Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm

FALL Sept 16 - Nov 18 (off Nov 11)

WINTER Jan 13 - Mar 17 (off Feb 17)

9 sessions M: $267 NM: $297 Materials: $30

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NEW! Open Studio: Painting, Drawing and Collage

No instructor

Don't have your own studio? Tired of working on your art alone? Bring your current art projects to the BAC and work in a lively environment with other artists and art lovers. Materials are not provided. No instruction.

Tuesdays, 9:00am-3:00pm

FALL Sept 15 - Nov 10

WINTER Jan 19 - March 16

$17 per session

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Batik

Instructor: George Summers

Wednesdays, 7:00-9:30 pm

With its colorful, marbled effects, batik offers a variety of possibilities for decorating fabric. Batik is made with richly colored dyes and designs painted in wax. You can express your unique style in scarves and other clothing, pillows and other household decorations, wall hangings, sculpture or greeting cards with this inspiring medium. Limited to 8.

FALL Sept 16 - Nov 18 (off Nov 11)

WINTER Jan 13 - Mar 17 (off Feb 17)

9 sessions M: $223 NM: $248 Materials: $35

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From Memories to Art!

Instructor: Adrienne Vodraska

Take your memories beyond photo albums and scrapbooks. Turn them into works of art! In this course students will learn to transfer their own images to a variety of surfaces including fabric, wood, paintings and tiles. We will then discover a world of surface embellishments including embroidery, collage with paper, collage with small objects, painting, drawing, and using text. The possibilities are endless, ranging from 2D to 3D, decorative to functional!

Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm

FALL Oct 27 - Nov 17

WINTER Jan 19 - Feb 9

4 sessions M: $121 NM: $134 Materials: $20

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Wheelthrowing

All Levels

Beginner classes focus on wheel throwing fundamentals. Intermediate and advanced classes allow students to expand their repertoire of forms. Demonstrations include plates, lids, handles, altered forms, and throwing off the hump. The class focuses on quality of design and execution. All levels will learn about glazes, underglazes, slips, and decorating techniques. Students are encouraged to explore their own interests and work at their own pace on individual projects. Limited to 6.

Beginning / Intermediate

Instructor: Sarah Cunningham

Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm

FALL Sept 14 - Nov 16 (off Sept 28, Oct 12)

8 sessions M: $238 NM: $264 Materials: $55

WINTER Jan 11 - Mar 22 (off Jan 18, Feb 15)

9 sessions M: $267 NM: $297 Materials: $60

Beginner / Intermediate

Instructor: Ramune Jauniskis

Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm

FALL: Sept 15 - Nov 10 (off Feb 16)

WINTER: Jan 12 - Mar 16 (off Feb 16)

9 sessions M: $267 NM: $297 Materials: $60

Intermediate / Advanced

Instructor: Sarah Cunningham

Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm

FALL Sept 16 - Nov 18 (off Nov 11)

WINTER Jan 13 - Mar 17 (off Feb 17

9 sessions M: $267 NM: $297 Materials: $60

Beginner / Intermediate

Instructor: Sarah Cunningham

Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm

FALL Sept 17 - Nov 12

WINTER Jan 14 - Mar 18 (off Feb 18)

9 sessions M: $267 NM: $297 Materials: $60

Beginner / Intermediate

Instructor: Ann Fitzgerald

Fridays, 9:00-11:30am

FALL Sept 18 - Nov 13

WINTER Jan 15 - Mar 19 (off Feb 19)

9 sessions M: $267 NM: $297 Materials: $60

Beginner / Intermediate

Instructor: Marc Mancuso

Fridays, 6:30 - 9:30pm

Beginner / Intermediate

FALL Sept 18 - Nov 13

WINTER Jan 15 - Mar 19 (off Feb 19)

9 sessions M: $267 NM: $297 Materials: $60

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New
Soap Making

Instructor: Marla Bosworth
Want to learn how to make soap from scratch? Curious about the cold process? Then this is the perfect class for you! You will learn safety guidelines and reach a level of comfort so that you can finally make soap by hand at home! Start making soap this fall for the holiday gift-giving season. We will discuss safety precautions, how to formulate your own recipes, saponification, how to recognize "trace", various oils, additives and exfoliants, coloring, molds, curing, and how to recognize mishaps. Students will receive soap recipes and a list of favorite suppliers. We will make several batches of soap as a class. Each student will take home 5 handmade bars. This class is a great gift for a friend...or yourself.

Fall: November 7, 2009
Saturday, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
1 Session M: $50 NM: $55

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Natural Creams, Lotions and Facial Treatments

Instructor: Marla Bosworth

Forget spending loads of money on highpriced facial products. You'll love making your own creams, lotions, masks and facial scrubs! In this hands-on class, each student will make two of each: creams, lotions, facial scrubs and face masks from tried and true recipes. In addition to taking home eight full-size products, you'll leave feeling confident about making these luxurious treatments at home.

Fall: November 14
Saturday, 1:30 - 4:30 pm

M: $50 NM: $55 Materials: $30

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Balancing Figures and Toys

Instructor: Vlad Barsukov

Fridays, 6:00-8:00pm

Balancing figures have been around for centuries as decorative items or folk toys. They are whimsical, educational, interactive, and soothing. Make one to put on your desk at work or at home and enjoy watching it; the physics of the balance and the movement are intriguing and amazing. In this class, students will make balancing figures from paper, wooden shapes, wires, and thin sheets of metal. Some wirework techniques will taught. Students will make at least one figure to take home, and have the knowledge and skills to make balancing figures on their own. Also offered as a workshop. Limited to 6.

FALL: Oct 30 - Nov 20

4 sessions M: $79 NM: $88 Materials: $30

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Advanced Watercolor Techniques

New! With Wendy Soneson
This class is for seasoned artists that need some new ideas and tools. Find new ways to paint and new uses for old familiar techniques. Artists will experiment with unusual tools, materials, and additives to bring new life to their repertoire. Bring your paint, brushes and paper. Bring 30 medium-sized pieces of good quality watercolor paper for testing new materials. Instructor will provide other tools and materials. Limited to 12.


FallSept 5 - 26 (off Sept 19) 1:30-4:30pm Winter: Jan 16 - 30 1:30-4:30pm

M: $89 NM: $99 Still life fee: $25

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Beaded Jewelry

Presenter: Ashley Procopio
Come learn the joys of creating and making your own beaded jewelry! Learn how to use the proper tools and materials. Start and finish pieces such as necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Instructions will cover a variety of techniques that will take you from basic beading to more intricate designs and methods, such as multi-strand pieces and wire wrapping.

FALL: October 13 - 20

Winter: February 23 - March 2
Tuesday, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Workshop: 2 sessions: M: $59 NM:$66 Materials: $20

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Decoupage and Faux Painting


Instructor: Jenn Sherr
This course will focus on the basic techniques of decoupage and faux painting. In this workshop you will change a home decor piece into something new, customizing it to reflect your own personality. Make lampshades, boxes, trays, or anything your creaive brain can think up! Students should bring their favorite pre-cut images, magazines, greeting cards or photographs.

Saturday, 1:30 - 4:00 pm
FALL:2 Sessions October 3 - 10
WINTER: Feb 6 - 13

2 sessions M: $45 NM: $50 Materials: $20

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