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Portraiture Drawing

Instructor: Kim Mellema

This class is a full investigation of portraiture. Learn 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. As you draw facial features in detail you will build your skills in capturing your subject's character.

Beginner / Intermediate

Mondays, 9:30am-12:30pm

April 6 - June 15 (off April 20, May 25)

9 sessions M: $231 NM: $257 Model Fee: $40

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Figure Drawing

Instructor: Veronica Shimanovskaya

Mondays, 6:00 - 9:00 pm 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, 6:00 - 9:00 pm

NEW DATES! April 13 - June 22 (off April 20, May 25)

9 sessions M: $231 NM: $257 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.

$15 per session or $135 for 10 sessions

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

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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, 6:00pm-9:00pm

NEW DATES! April 16 - June 18 (off April 23)

9 sessions M: $231 NM: $257 Materials: $50

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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: Claudine Metrick

Mondays, 6:30pm-9:30pm

April 6 - June 15 (off April 20, May 25)

Instructor: Vanessa Irzyk

Tuesdays, 9:30 - 12:30 am

April 7 - June 9 (off April 21)

9 sessions M: $225 NM: $250

Instructor: Veronika Shimanovskaya

Fridays 6:30 - 9:30 pm

April 17 - June 19 (off April 24)

9 sessions M: $225 NM: $250

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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. A list of supplies will be provided at the first session. Limited to 14.

All levels

Fridays, 10:00am-1:00pm

April 17 - June 19 (off April 24)

Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm

April 11 - June 6

9 sessions M: $231 NM: $257 Still life fee: $25

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Intensive Oil Painting: 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

April 6 - June 15 (off April 20, May 25)

9 sessions M: $231 NM: $257

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Painting with Acrylics

Instructor: Peg Kane

No more flat acrylic paints! Join Peg Kane and 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.

Wednesdays, 12:00-2:30pm

April 8 - June 10 (off April 22)

99 sessions M: $193 NM: $214 Materials: $355

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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 beginner's.

April 9 - June 11 (off April 23)

9 sessions M: $459 NM: $510

Students may take this as a half day class

* Half-day class: 9 sessions M: $231 NM: $257

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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, 6:30pm-9:30pm

NEW DATES! April 15 - June 17 (off April 22)

9 sessions M: $231 NM: $257 Materials: $30

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Jewelry & Metalsmithing, all levels

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.

Levels I, II & III

Instructor: Ilah Cibis

Mondays, 6:30 - 9:30pm

April 6 - June 15 (off April 20, May 25)

Instructor:Melissa Finelli

Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30pm

April 7 - June 9 (off April 21)

Instructor:Karenna Maraj

Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30pm

NEW DATES! April 16 - June 18 (off April 23)

Instructor:Margaret Langdell

Fridays, 6:30 - 9:30pm

April 17 - June 19 (off April 24)

9 sessions M: $231 NM: $257 Materials: $50

Levels II, III & IV

Instructor: Beth Gerstein,

Director of Society of Arts and Crafts, Boston

Wednesday, 7:00 - 10:00pm, dates TBA

5 sessions M: $126 NM: $140 Materials: $35

AFTERNOOON CLASSES: Jewelry & Metalsmithing

Ages 12+, Adults Welcome

This class will explore the different types of metals used in Metalsmithing. Techniques include shaping, polishing, soldering, piercing, etching and embellishing in copper and brass. Silver available for a small additional fee. Students will be encouraged to create their own unique designs for a special occasion or gift. Limited to 6.

Instructor: Leslie Shershow

Sundays, 3:30 - 5:30pm

April 6 - June 8 (off April 20 & May 25)

Mondays, 3:30 - 5:30pm

March 31 - June 9 (off April 21 & May 26)

Instructor: Heather Wang

Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30pm

April 1 - June 3 (off April 22)

9 sessions M: $151 NM: $168 Materials: $40

A Parent & Teen Class

Instructor: Heather Wang

In this class, parent and child will work on collaborative jewelry and metalsmithing projects. Limited to 6.

Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30pm

April 2 - June 4 (off April 23)

9 sessions M: $151 NM: $168 Materials: $40 Price is per student

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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; students will be encouraged to create their own unique designs. Limited to 6.

Fridays, 6:00 - 8:00pm

April 24 - May 15

4 sessions M: $69 NM: $76 Materials: $35

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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. Limited to 6.


Instructor: Heather Wang

Fridays, 3:00-6:00pm

April 17 - June 19 (off April 24)

9 sessions M: $151 NM: $168 Materials: $50



Instructor: Margaret Langdell

Saturdays, 9:30 am-12:30pm

April 11 - June 6


Saturdays, 1:30-4:30pm

April 11 - June 6

9 sessions M: $231 NM: $257 Materials: $50

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NEW! Knitting with Wire

Instructor: Joy Hankin

Do you know how to knit and purl? Bring your size 2 needles and learn how to knit with wire to create beautiful lacy, combined with beads, to make unique wearable pieces of art.

Thursdays, 6:00-9:00pm

NEW DATES! April 16 - June 18 (off April 23)

9 sessions M: $231 NM: $257 Materials: $30

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NEW! Beaded Jewelry

Instructor: 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.

Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm

April 7 - June 9 (off April 21)

9 sessions M: $231 NM: $257 Materials: $50

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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.

NEW DATES! April 15 - June 17 (off April 22)

9 sessions M: $193 NM: $214 Materials: $35

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Express Yourself with Decoupage

Instructor: Jennifer Sherr

This class will focus on the basic techniques of decoupage and faux painting. Learn to transform objects into something to fit your style, creating fresh customized works of art that will reflect your own personality. Make lampshades, boxes, trays and other creative ideas. No prior experience is necessary. Students should bring their favorite pre-cut images to the first class.

Mondays, 12:00-2:30pm

April 6 - May 18 (off April 20)

Thursdays, 6:00 -8:30pm

April 9 - May 21 (off April 23)

6 sessions M: $129 NM: $143 Materials: $15

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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 intermediate 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.

Beginner / Intermediate

Instructor: Mike Clement

Mondays, 6:30-9:30 pm

April 6 - June 15 (off April 20, May 25)

9 sessions M: $231 NM: $257 Materials: $60

Beginner / Intermediate

Instructor: Ramune Jauniskis

Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm

April 7 -June 9 (off April 21)

9 sessions M: $231 NM: $257 Materials: $60

Intermediate / Advanced

Instructor: Sarah Cunningham

Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 pm

April 8 - June 10 (off April 22)

Beginner / Intermediate

Instructor: Sarah Cunningham

Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm

April 8 - June 10 (off April 22)

9 sessions M: $231 NM: $257 Materials: $60

Beginner / Intermediate

Instructor: Marc Mancuso

Fridays, 6:30-9:30pm

Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm

9 sessions M: $231 NM: $257 Materials: $60

Open Studio

Fridays, 9:00 - 12:00pm

Our current ceramic students are welcome to attend open studio hours. Students can work on current work and prepare for class.

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Monoprinting and Wet Drawing

Instructor: Vanessa Irzyk

In this class students will learn to capture the methods of monoprinting, a form of printmaking. Experimenting with various inks and surfaces, students will combine drawing, painting and reduction to form unique and expressive prints.

NEW DAY & DATES!Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30 pm

April 15 - May 27 (off April 22)

6 sessions M: $104 NM: $115 Materials: $30

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NEW! Sculpting with Paper

Instructor: Marc Mancuso

Fridays, 6:30-8:30pm

Learn how to transform flat papers into 3D sculptures. The course will cover a variety of methods to build light yet sturdy structures. Students will explore color, space and technique and develop their sculptural talents with this versatile material. Working with box-cutters, paper cutting knives and various types of paper students will design and build a sculpture that is sure to impress. This is a great class for beginners and intermediates.

June 6-June 20

3 sessions M: $50 NM: $55 Materials: $25

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Calligraphy & Illumination

Instructor: Sue Funk

Long before computers and printed manuscripts scribes carefully hand-printed books. Today calligraphy is an art form and illumination is the decoration and story around letters. In this class, students will learn to use a calligraphy pen, create the alphabet and then illuminate letters with watercolor and art markers. All levels are welcome to participate.

Wednesdays, 6:300-9:30pm

NEW DATES! April 15 - June 17 (off April 22)

9 sessions M: $231 NM: $257 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!.

Wednesdays, 6:300-9:30pm

April 8 - June 10 (off April 22)

9 sessions M: $231 NM: $257 Materials: $35

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