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Explore your artistic side in the vibrant city of Boston with a variety of art classes, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and photography, where participants can learn new techniques and unleash their creativity.

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Purposeful Over-Marbling

North Bennet Street School @ 150 North St, Boston, MA

This two-day workshop is ideal for marblers with some experience, who are ready to stretch their skills by learning a series of perfectly planned and executed twice-marbled papers. Precision tools, precise paint application, direction, and planning will result in an array of unusually beautiful contemporary marbled papers. Tools and Supplies: Please bring an apron, an old towel, and shoes that are comfortable for standing in (and that you don’t...

Intermediate 18 and older
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$556

2 sessions

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Essential Arranging Series

Commonwealth Sports Club @ 1079 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA

A step up from the basic floral design workshops, the classes in our Essential Arranging Series uses the most exquisite flowers and the choicest materials to create stunning, eye-catching arrangements. We will explore the floral philosophy of form, color and texture and utilize a multitude of design techniques. You will learn how to select your own flowers, accent materials and containers to achieve your desired effect and how to condition your flowers...

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$275

3 sessions

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Secret Belgian Binding

North Bennet Street School

The origin of the Secret Belgian binding is debatable. It could be a contemporary structure coming out of Canada, United States, Italy or the Netherlands. Or it could have originated in a Belgian monastery sometime between the 14th and 16th centuries. Setting aside the politics, this class explores the Secret Belgian structure and ways to modify it. On day one, students assemble two variations of this non-adhesive structure, which is simple and can...

All levels 18 and older
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Accordion Book with Frames

North Bennet Street School @ 150 North St, Boston, MA

Accordion books are very flexible and can be adapted for many projects. Framing or matting gives special emphasis to a 2-D object or artwork. We will be combining the two! This project provides one solution, to displaying, housing, protecting, and storage for 2 dimensional art-all at the same time! In this one day workshop we will mat flat objects and construct an accordion book from there. Tools and supplies: Please bring a notebook and pencil...

All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$203.78
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Blowing Bubbles (3 Hours)

Mill City Glass Works @ 122 Western Ave, Lowell, MA

Glass floats and ornaments are the basic and introduction to blowing glass. In this three-hour class, we will cover movement, safety, and basic skills to add air.  Through teamwork, we will create a variety of blown bubbles. Please wear closed toe shoes. And no synthetic materials in clothing. Note: Please show up 30 minutes before your time slot.

All levels 14 and older
No upcoming schedules
$120
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Make Your Own Punching Cradle

North Bennet Street School

A punching cradle is a very useful piece of equipment for bookbinders. During this class, students create a collapsible punching cradle with a variable length. The collapsible cradle is lightweight, saves space and is perfect for traveling or working in small spaces. Students are required to bring the items on this supply list to the first day of class.:        45/45/90 triangle (metal or plastic)     ...

All levels 18 and older
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Creating Naturally - Monotype Printing with Ink

The Eliot School @ 24 Eliot St, Jamaica Plain, MA

Create unique prints using oil-based water-soluble inks and a portable etching press. Organic materials and found objects such as eggshells, leaves, feathers, meshes, and bubble wrap introduce texture and compositional surprises to your piece. Materials All materials will be provided by instructor.  $15 materials fee payable in-class to instructor.

All levels 13 and older
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Floral Design Workshops

Commonwealth Sports Club @ 1079 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA

This budget-friendly design workshop offers a basic introduction to flower arrangement: no experience necessary. Come as you are and leave with a floral design to share with your friends and family! Each workshop focuses on a different topic, where you will work alongside our seasoned instructors to create a different style of seasonal fresh flower arrangement. You will learn some basic elements of floral design, enough to be able to replicate this...

Beginner 18 and older
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Jewelry I: Essential Skills

North Bennet Street School

Sawing, filing, measuring, drilling, and basic forming are the essential skills in almost every jewelry project. Learning to get the most out of your mental energy, hands, tools, time, and materials is dependent on your understanding of how each component contributes to a project. Develop your skills and see marked improvement with each project by learning to analyze, problem solve, and make corrections to your work. An introduction to torch soldering...

Beginner 18 and older
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2-D Color & 3-D Design I

School of Fashion Design @ 136 Newbury St, Boston, MA

This studio course explores the principles of color: color theory, value, and harmony; color in line, form, space and texture; color in balance, proportion, harmony, and emphasis, and; color in textile art and design. Students study the interaction of man and his total environment, exploring this topic through various two-dimensional media projects, and ultimately develop of a portfolio of experimental designs based on imaginative ideas. This course...

Beginner 18 and older
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$1,265
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Spoon Carving

North Bennet Street School

Carve elegant spoons from branches and small trees using simple tools. Starting with green wood, students use a drawknife to remove bark and make the basic shape of a spoon. From there, a knife and gouge are used to make the final cuts. Each student completes two to three spoons. Students are required to bring the items on this supply list to the first day of class:         PFEIL "Swiss Made" 18mm #8 Sweep Gouge....

All levels 18 and older
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Jewelry Clasps and Closures

North Bennet Street School

Challenge your jewelry design and fabrication skills by creating hand-crafted closures and clasps for your jewelry. Or make a simple chain or pearl strand a truly unique statement with a clasp that is designed as a centerpiece. Either way, commercial findings will no longer be the go-to solution for your favorite projects. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Jewelry I and II or equivalent experience.

Intermediate 18 and older
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Basic Woodcarving

The Eliot School @ 24 Eliot St, Jamaica Plain, MA

Using basic tools and techniques, learn hand-held carving, including shaping, detailing and whittling. Understand basic approaches to full round and relief mode, paving the way to create decorative elements for furniture and small sculptural objects. Choose a small project to finish in the workshop or at home. Bring your own tools or purchase a kit and wood in class. Materials Please bring to class: materials fee: $20 payable in class If you...

Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$107

2 sessions

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Children's Acrylic Painting (Ages 6-12)

Liz Boston Art Studio @ 66 Sea St, Boston, MA

This class will teach the basics of mixing colors, and how to draw from a photograph based on simplifying the image into shapes. Object placement will be explained as well as light and shadow. Most children complete their painting in 2-3 classes.  All supplies included. One 9"x12" canvas panel, paint, use of studio brushes, pencils, and erasers. Bring a photo to work from. Wear clothing that can be ruined. You will be using paint,...

All levels 6 - 12 years old
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Modern Calligraphy Workshop

Arlington Center for the Arts @ 41 Foster Street, Boston, MA

In this fun, approachable class, students will learn about the tools, preparations and materials of pointed pen calligraphy. Instruction starts with core strokes, basic letter-forms and flourishes using straight pens and black ink, then moves on to the use of oblique pens, alternative inks, and decorative alphabet styles. Students will develop their own calligraphy fonts, address envelopes, create a piece of wall art, and learn about digitizing...

All levels 18 and older
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$210

7 sessions

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