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Painting Portraits


Instructor: Claudine Metrick

Mondays 12:30-3:30pm

Work from a live model to create portraits in oil. We will discuss form, light, and color as well as human anatomy in this eight week course. Some experience with the medium is recommended.

M: $248 NM: $276 Materials: $27

Winter

8 Mondays, January 23 - March 19 (No class 2/20)

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The Basics of Drawing


Instructor: Sue Funk

Mondays, 6:30-9:30pm

Using careful observation and deconstruction of subjects, learn the fundamentals of drawing. Students will learn shading, crosshatching, and perspective: 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.

M: $279 NM: $310 Materials: $36

Winter

9 Mondays, January 9 - March 19(No class 1/16, 2/20)

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Spring

9 Mondays, April 9 - June 18 (No class 4/16, 5/28)

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Kinetic Sculpture: Making Mobiles


Instructor: Vladimir Barsukov

Mondays, 6:00-8:00pm

Many people love mobiles but do not know how to make them. In this unique class students will learn the secrets of balancing the parts of a mobile, and different tricks to assemble and hang them. We will use different geometrical shapes of wood, plastic, and metal sheets. Students will make at least two mobiles to take home, and will also be encouraged to create their own unique designs--graceful, humorous or meditative. Limited to 6.

M: $83 NM: $92 Materials: $30

Winter

4 Mondays, January 23 - February 13

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Spring

4 Mondays, April 9 -May 1

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Beginning Bookbinding


Instructor: Haley Farthing

Mondays, 6:00-8:00pm

This course is for the beginning bookmaker. A new book binding technique will be taught each class. We will learn about papers and the proper way to handle them, as well as sewing and folding techniques. Students will end up with 6 completed books that are great for sketchbooks, scrapbooks or journals.

M: $279 NM: $310 Materials: $31

Winter

9 Mondays, January 9 - March 19 (No class 1/16, 2/20)

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Artists Books


Instructor: Haley Farthing

Mondays, 6:00-8:00pm

This class explores the medium of artist books. Four binding methods will be taught, but the focus will be on the ways artists use these methods to create unique art objects and express artistic ideas. We will bind photographs, drawings, prints and paintings to create unique artists’ books.

M: $279 NM: $310 Materials: $31

Spring

9 Tuesdays, April 10 - June 12 (No class 4/17)

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Contemporary Painting


Instructor: Alexandra Rozenman

Thursdays, 12:00-3:00pm

For the person who has some experience in oil or acrylic painting and wants to benefit from a class while working somewhat independently. Explore painting and develop a personal style(representational or abstract) while increasing your mastery of painting techniques. Techniques of painting will be addressed on an individual basis. Students are encouraged to view contemporary painting in galleries, museums, and on the internet.

M: $279 NM: $310 Materials: $31

Winter

9 Thursdays, January 12 - March 15 (No class 2/23)

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Spring

9 Thursdays, April 12 - June 14 (No class 4/19)

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Color Relationships


Instructor: J.T. Harding

Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm

This class is ideal for representational artists with some experience in oil painting who want to master color in order to acheive a sense of light, atmosphere and form. Start with color study exercises that help you understand color relationships and continue to more complex studies that capture the impression of light. Teacher demos, individualized instructions, and group critiques included. Limited to 10.

M: $279 NM: $310 Materials: $31

Winter

9 Tuesdays, January 10 - March 13 (No class 2/22)

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Intensive Oil Painting


Instructor: Kim Mellema

Tuesdays, Session A: 9:00am-12:00pm, Session B: 12:30-3:30pm

Learn the basics of of oil painting in a focused and supportive environment. Empahsis will be on observation and composition of still life and landscapes. Students will study the effect different light sources have on the local color of objects. Morning and Afternoon sessions will focus on a different aspects of painting.

M: $279 NM: $310 Materials: $31 (per session)

Winter

9 Tuesdays, January 10 - March 12 (No class 2/21)

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Spring

9 Thursdays, April 12 - June 14 (No class 4/19)

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Beaded Jewelry


Instructor: Michelle Rothman

Wednesdays, 7-9pm

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.

M: $83, NM: $92, Materials: $31

Winter

4 Wednesdays, January 11 - February 1)

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Spring

4 Wednesdays, April 11 - May 9 (No class April 18)

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Still Life Painting


Instructor: JT Harding

Tuesdays, 6.30-9.30 pm

The emphasis of this oil painting class is on understanding the effective processes that lead to achieving realistic still life paintings. Students will learn to set up interesting compositions, build color studies, block-in initial color relationships, and refine passages towards two finished paintings. Issues related to drawing and painting such as values, edges and paint handling will also be investigated at length. Individualized instruction will be given to each student at each stage of their work.

M: $279, NM: $310, Materials: $31

Spring

9 Tuesdays, April 10 - June 12 (No class 4/17)

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Innovating in Oil Paint


Instructor: Vanessa Irzyk

Wednesdays, 12:00-3:00pm

This class is a great way for artists to try different methods of creating imagery with oil paint. The class will work from life, photos, outdoors, abstract, monochrome, limited palette, texturally, and/or collaboratively. Each week artists will investigate various ways of approach painting, using traditional and non-traditional methods. Students will be introduced to different mediums and ways to apply paint. No previous knowledge of oil paint is required.

M: $279, NM: $310, Materials: $31

Winter

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Spring

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Batik


Instructor: George Summers

Wednesdays, 7:00-9:30pm

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.

M:$232 , NM: $257, Materials: $40 

Winter

This is drop in session for students with previous experience in Batik.

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Spring: Beginners Welcome!

9 Wednesdays, april 11 - June 13 (No Class 4/18)

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Felting


Instructor: Ramune Jauniskis

Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm

Felting is a wonderful art form, it is easy to learn and results in beautifully layered fabrics. Learn Nuno and wet felting to create unique, functional products that are shaped and colored to reflect your unique aesthetic. Students can make pieces that are either functional such as scarves, bags, and fingerless gloves or artistic wall hangings. Limited to 10.

M:$125 NM:138 Materials: $75

Winter

4 Wednesdays: January 18 - February 8

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Spring

4 Wednesdays: April 25- May 16

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New Directions in Drawing


Instructor: Dan O'Connor

Thursdays, 9:30-12:30pm

This course builds on basic drawing skills and concepts. Form, structure, composition and perception will be addressed through traditional drawing and more expressive modern techniques. The subjects will range from still life, botanical drawing and portraits to abstraction and mixed media. We will use pencil, charcoal, conte crayon, and pen (pen & ink).

M: $279 NM $310 M: $31

Winter

9 Thursdays, January 12 - March 15 (No class 2/23)

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M: $186 NM $206 M: $16

Spring

6 Thursdays, April 12 - May 24 (No class 4/19)

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Chinese Brush Painting


Instructor: Anne Steinman

Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm

Have fun painting flowers, birds, animals, and/or landscapes using Chinese watercolor paints and ink on rice paper. Each stroke captures the essence of the plant or animal being portrayed. The artists work from their imagination repositioning each stroke as if composing a song. All abilities welcome. Limited to 10.

M: $279 NM: $310 Materials: $31

Winter

9 Thursdays, January 12 - March 15 (No class 2/23)

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Spring

9 Thursdays, April 12 - June 14 (No class 4/19)

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Advanced Wheelthrowing


Instructor: Sarah Cunningham

Wednesdays, 6.30-9.30 pm

This class is for students who have an introductory experience in throwing and want to strengthen their skills. Students will be presented with advanced demonstrations, developing their abilities with covered jars, throwing off the hump, sets & multiplies, advanced shapes, and the general challenges of working with larger amounts of clay. This class is tailored to each students specific goals and is often focused on specific projects designed by each student.

M:$279 NM:$310 Materials:$60 

Winter

9 Wednesdays January 11 - March 14 (No class 2/22)

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Spring

9 Wednesdays April 11 - June 13 (No class 4/18)

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Wheelthrowing(Beginning/Intermediate)


Instructors: Mike Clement(Monday), Ramune Jauniskis(Tuesdays), Sarah Cunningham(Thursday), Marc Mancuso(Friday)

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays,Fridays 6.30-9.30 pm
Fridays 9:00 am-12.00 pm

This class focus on wheel throwing fundamentals. 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.

M: $279 NM: $310 Materials: $60

Winter

9 Mondays, January 9 - March 19 (No class 1/16,2/20)

9 Tuesdays, January 10 - March 12 (No class 2/21)

9 Thursdays, January 12 - March 15 (No class 2/23)

9 Fridays, January 13 - March 16 (No class 2/24)

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Spring

9 Mondays, April 9 - June 18 (No class 4/16,5/28)

9 Tuesdays, April 10 - June 12 (No class 4/17)

9 Thursdays, Arpil 12 - June 14 (No class 4/19)

9 Fridays, April 13 - June 15 (No class 4/20)

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Jewelery & Metalsmithing(Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced)


Instructors:Ian Henderson(Monday),Ashley Vick(Tuesday),Karenna Maraj(Thursday & Friday PM), Heather Wang(Friday AM) or Beth Anne Gerstein(Wednesday)

Mondays,Tuesdays,Thursdays, Fridays, 6:30-9:30pm
Fridays,9:00am-12:00 pm( Advanced class meets Wednesdays, 7:00-10:00 pm*)

Learn to make beautiful jewelry with an introduction to metalsmithing techniques. Your teacher will guide you to shape, polish, soldier, pierce, etch and embellish jewelry in copper and brass. You can make earrings, bracelets, brooches, boxes and more. Teachers will also n=introduce hollow forms, stone setting, stone inlay, repousse and reticulation. Copper, brass and nickle will be available in class. Silver must be ordered by the student for their own use. Limited to 6.

M: $279 NM: $310 Materials: $62(* Advanced class:M: $154 NM: $173 Materials: $31 )

Winter

9 Mondays, January 9 - March 19 (No class 1/16,2/20)

9 Tuesdays, January 10 - March 12 (No class 2/21)

9 Thursdays, January 12 - March 15 (No class 2/23)

9 Fridays, January 13 - March 16 (No class 2/24)

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Spring

9 Mondays, April 9 - June 18 (No class 4/16,5/28)

9 Tuesdays, April 10 - June 12 (No class 4/17)

9 Thursdays, Arpil 12 - June 14 (No class 4/19)

9 Fridays, April 13 - June 15 (No class 4/20)

*The advanced class determines the dates they meet with the teacher, 5 sessions.

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Watercolor and Drawing


Instructor: Wendy Soneson

Fridays, 10:00am-12:00pm, Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pm

Beginners and advanced students mix happily in this informal class. Novices learn from watching techniques in action, and veterans learn from the lessons given to newcomers. Work from still life, photos, and prints and each student works individually with the instructor. May bring in your own projects.

M: $279 NM: $310 Materials: $31

Winter

9 Fridays, January 13 - March 16 (No class 2/24)

9 Saturdays, January 14 - March 10

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Spring

9 Fridays, April 13 - June 15 (No class 4/20)

9 Saturdays, April 9 - June 9

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Painting and Acrylics


Instructor: Peg Cane

Fridays, 12:00-3:00pm

No more flat acrylic paints! Learn the fantastic qualities & techniques of acrylic painting. Acrylics help artists broaden their range of painting to incorporate new textures and surfaces. Learn how to use glazes, pastes, and layering to accomplish realistic and 3-D artwork. Limited to 8.

M: $279 NM: $310 Materials: $31

Winter

9 Fridays, January 13 - March 16 (No class 2/24)

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Spring

9 Fridays, April 13 - June 15 (No class 4/20)

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Oil Painting


Instructor: Veronica Shimanovskaya

Fridays: 6:30 - 9:30pm

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.

M: $279 NM: $310 Materials: $31

Winter

9 Fridays, January 13 - March 16 (No class 2/24)

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Spring

9 Fridays, April 13 - June 15 (No class 4/20)

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En Plein Air: Landscape Painting


Instructor: Claudine Metrick

Mondays, 12:30-3:30pm

This workshop will cover color theory, color mixing, atmospheric and linear perspective, and composition. We will explore texture and form the learn how to make believable shadows, reflections and volumes. Working outside on the grounds of the Brookline Arts Center, students will create two "plein air" paintings in oil over the course of this workshop.

M: $185 NM: $206 Materials: $25

Spring

6 Mondays, April 9 - May 14th (No class 4/20)

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Paint in our Space: Open Studios for Adults


Mondays, 9:00am-12:00pm
Wednesdays, 9:00am-12:00pm

$17 per visit.

You must bring your own supplies and leave the room as you found it.

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Life Drawing Drop-in


Fridays, 10:00am-12:00pm
At the Kehillath Isreal Temple on 384 Harvard St

Life drawing sessions are designed for the artist who wishes to work from a live model in a comfortable atmosphere. Bring your own supplies.

$17 per session OR $155 for 10 class pass


Winter and Spring 12

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Making Mobiles Intermediate Workshops


Instructor: Vladimir Barsukov

Saturdays, March 3, 10:00-12:00pm
Saturdays, May 12, 10:00-12:00pm

Mobiles are magical. Like living creatures, they move! In this class students will learn to make different types of articulated mobiles, carrousel mobiles and wire mobiles. You will learn some new techniques, principles and skills of mobile-making so that you will be able to create pieces on your own. This class is for people who have taken Kinetic Sculptures 1(page 11)

M: $21 NM: $24 Materials: $15

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