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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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Lamp Making

The Makery @ 2 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA

In this two session class you will experience the making of a custom designed lamp using laser cutting, wood working, electrical wiring and artistic finishing techniques. Project partners welcome! Additional materials fees apply. Please see details below. What we will do: Learn a design program called Inkscape to create a custom design for your lamp shade Learn about laser cutting to cut panels for your lamp shade Create unique effects for the...

(1) All levels 9 and older
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$120

2 sessions

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Introduction to CNC Milling and Carving

The Makery

Learn about the power of CNC technology for carving and milling wood, metal, plastic and other materials. Topics covered include Stepcraft 840 components, machine operation and control, setting up a job with clamps and jigs, designing for the CNC using VCarve Pro, setting layers and tool paths and selecting appropriate tools for the job. Practice design skills, job setup and machine operation by designing and making a nameplate or sign.

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Frame Loom Weaving

Milton Art Center @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA

Learn the basics of weaving - using colors of your choice and playful patterns to create a fun wall hanging and a place mat/or pillow cover. Please click here for the Material List.

(2) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$90

4 sessions

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Explore private group events and team building activities ranging from cooking to art, escape rooms, trivia, and more

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Observational Drawing and Drawing 1

Art School 99 @ 86 Joy St, Somerville, MA

Discover the logic and beauty of drawing in this comprehensive course at Art School 99. Learn composition, perspective, shading, and more as you overcome your fear of drawing. Unleash your creativity and master the art of observation.

(11) Beginner 16 and older
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Intro to Sewing: Tote bags!

The Makery @ 2 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA

This 3 hour course is designed especially for beginners. Get comfortable using the machine, learn basic sewing terminology, and sew up some pretty napkins and/or a tote bag!

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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Beginners Glass Blowing Weekend

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

This class is ideal for someone who would like to get the full glassblowing experience. Over the course of the weekend, we will develop an understanding of the wonderful material of hot glass. We will start with exercises to build skills, each skill builds onto the next. We will be making solid work the first day and moving towards blowing glass the second day. Student can expect to take home various small sculptures/paperweights, ornaments, and...

Beginner 14 and older
No upcoming schedules
$265

2 sessions

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Family Making Sunday - Hand Loom Weaving

The Makery

Join us on Sunday mornings for a relaxed morning of Making. Learn the basics of weaving and take home your own mini loom. We will assit you in setting up your materials, warping your loom, then teach you some basic weaving techniques to get you started on your woven masterpiece. Our staff will be here to introduce the project and help you along the way. Please Note: Children under 12 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. Not recommended...

(1) All levels 5 and older
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Sewing Machine Basics

The Makery @ 2 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA

Learn about basic sewing machine operation at our weekly fiber skill-building class. 1-hour long mini fiber workshops get you started on projects. Come for the class, then stay for Open Fiber Studio and enjoy independent studio time and extra help!

(1) Beginner 9 and older
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Sweater Mending

The Makery

Learn techniques for sweater mending at our weekly fiber skill-building class. 1-hour long mini fiber workshops get you started on projects. Come for the class, then stay for Open Fiber Studio and enjoy  independent studio time and extra help!

(1) All levels 9 and older
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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Copley Square

Digital Photo Academy @ 560 Boylston St, Boston, MA

Capture the stunning architecture and whimsical details of Copley Square in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. Develop your signature photography style with composition strategies and techniques, and walk away with a foundation to improve your photographs in the future. Join us for an unforgettable experience in picturesque Copley Square.

(146) All levels 15 and older
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$125
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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @Belle Isle Marsh

Digital Photo Academy @ 1399 Bennington St, Boston, MA 02128, Revere, MA

Full Course Name Digital Photography Live In-the-Field Workshop @ Belle Isle Marsh Reservation The Belle Isle Marsh Reserve offers rich landscape photo ops year round, with winding waterways, lone benches in the midst of meadows with occasional environmental portraits of relaxing visitors, often accompanied by their dogs, along with birds, flowers and swaying reeds. There are also architectural details like old wooden bridges, gazebos, stairs and...

(146) All levels 15 and older
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Digital Photography Live In-the-Field @ Beacon Hill

Digital Photo Academy @ 1399 Bennington St, Boston, MA 02128, Revere, MA

After a short discussion of composition ideas and techniques, class will put those themes into practice with a photo walk across the Public Garden, past the ducklings, then to Beacon Hill. Historic Acorn Street, elegant Louisburg Square, then up Mt. Vernon to the Shaw Memorial (54th regiment), the finest public sculpture in America. Class will also visit the Esplanade if time allows. Please meet in front of the Charles Street Meeting House, 121...

(146) All levels 15 and older
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Woodshop

The Makery @ 2 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA

Looking for an all hands on deck experience? Join us for a skill building workshop series. Explore the craft of woodworking while making a variety of fun and useful items from wood and other materials. Build skills in drafting, cutting, sanding, hand and power tools, gluing, clamping, sanding, finishing techniques, and design.  What we will do: Learn about shop etiquette, procedures, and safety protocols Develop skills in drafting and product...

(1) All levels 10 and older
No upcoming schedules
$425

10 sessions

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Artful Explorers (Ages 4 - 6 yrs)

Milton Art Center @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA

The Milton Art Center is excited to introduce a new program, “Artful Explorers,” exploring nature through art, designed for ages 4-6.  This engaging, 12 week sequential art program guides young learners in hands-on outdoor exploration, using their observations of nature as inspiration while building essential artistic skills and achievement.

(2) All levels 4 - 6 years old
No upcoming schedules
$400

10 sessions

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April Vacation Camp

The Glass Bar @ 60 Dedham Ave, Needham, MA

Join us every morning during April vacation to learn the amazing art of Glass Mosaics. At the end of this four day session you will leave with a beautiful glass mosaic mirror. On April 18th, class will begin at 10am with a lesson in glass safety.Next, kids will learn how to handle glass in a safe manner, that will allow them to work with confidence to create glass art. We will spend approximately half an hour learning how to cut glass. The...

All levels 9 - 17 years old
$110
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Paperweights (3 Hours)

Mill City Glass Works

In this class we will begin to develop the skills to work with hot glass. The first hour will cover movement, safety, and basic skills. We will slowly progress into making paperweights, developing an eye and a feel for the material.  By the end of third hour our hope is you have an understanding of how glass moves as a material, you are more comfortable, and you have had fun.  This is a good introduction class; one can expect to take...

Beginner 14 and older
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Weaving, Embroidery & Loom Making

The Makery @ 2 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA

A unique building and weaving experience. This three-part program will take you through the process of assembling and utilizing a tabletop loom. Learn how to build and set up your loom, design your own patterns, and create a beautiful and artistic weaving. What we will do Assemble and finish the loom in the woodshop as well as learn about the design and making process to produce the components. Learn the process of warping the loom Learn weaving...

(1) All levels 9 and older
No upcoming schedules
$300

4 sessions

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Art Magic: Multi-media Expression

Milton Art Center @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA

This course will ground students in the magic of art making, ignite creative expression and encourage playful imagination. Each lesson will start with drawing in their own sketchbooks. We will learn about colors and shapes, learn how to mix colors and create paintings. We will explore different mediums and ways of expression through making instruments, playing with art potions, creating beaded jewelry, sculpting with clay and designing with...

(2) All levels 4 - 7 years old
No upcoming schedules
$395

9 sessions

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How to be an Artist: 2D Art Exploration

Milton Art Center @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA

Learn and explore what it means to be an artist! This summer, students will get an introduction to observational and experimental drawing and painting. Portraits of you, classmates, your family, your pet or favorite animal will all be part of our inspiration.  Learn the fundamentals of art making while also exploring your own personal style. Our class will end with our very own art gallery show! What To Bring  Please put sunscreen...

(2) All levels 4 - 5 years old
No upcoming schedules
$315

4 sessions

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All the Colors in the Rainbow

Milton Art Center @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA

We will dive into fun projects that engage, explore, and experiment with colors. We will use a variety of mediums, techniques, and objects to create 2D and 3D artwork.  Students will continue the development of their gross motor skills by experimenting with shapes such as triangles, circles, squares, and rectangles by creating 3D works of art. Projects will include colorful textured tissue collages and colorful mobiles. What To Bring ...

(2) All levels 4 - 5 years old
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$315

4 sessions

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