Art Classes in Boston, MA

Specifically created for total beginners this class starts with basics of composition, color theory and art history leading you to your own world of art and self-discovery! We will discuss all other materials at the first class. Please prepare $5 for the art materials if you don't have your own. These classes are also available in packages of 3,...

Come explore your talent! Start a project, learn new techniques, get a personal attention...keep painting!  We will discuss all other materials at the first class. Please prepare $5 for the art materials if you don't have your own.

Challenge your sense of perception while creating still-life watercolor paintings. How does your perception limit you on a daily basis? Do you rely on your perception or do you distance yourself from it? This course will encourage you to challenge your point of view as an artist while becoming skilled with watercolor. Note: You can enroll...

In this class, we'll de-mystify abstract art through a series of exercises and projects that focus on color, line, shape and texture. We will explore various media and techniques, including pencil, charcoal, ink, and acrylic paint.  Explore the stylistic aspects of abstraction and open yourself to the possibilities of finding inspiration not...

Map your inner constellation by making your own mandala. The mandala symbolizes "wholeness." What does it mean to you? Do you need the organizational structure, like that of a mandala, in your life? Reflect on the patterns that make you whole while creating your own mandala.

Your hands? Busy. You? Relaxed. How do you relax after a stressful day? What are your coping mechanisms? How can creativity and art-making help you unwind?

Improve your eye for value and composition while using the charcoal medium. Why are shadow and light so important in art? Why is it essential to understand the spatial relationship between subjects? This course will improve both your understanding of these important aspects of art-making and your drawing skill with the charcoal medium while...

Break the line! Drawing is not so hard and mostly logical. This is a class for total beginners in which we will work hard on understanding the process of drawing and find your way in. Bring 11x14 100 or 60 lb sketch pad to the first class, and drawing board if you have it.  We will discuss all other materials at the first class. Please prepare...

In this class we’ll learn how to use brush and pen, both individually and combined. We'll also learn how to capture various types of images and scenes using impressionists and stylistic tools and skills. New skills and techniques for continuing students! Materials List: Where to buy: Blicks or Michaels Set of watercolors- $20 Pen holder: $2...

Looking for a one session workshop? Just want just go out - play with flowers, have a great time - but not seeking a more involved course? This workshop came about by popular demand. Many folks have been asking us for a wonderful hands-on floral art workshop - a one session workshop! Make an incredible floral design with seasonal materials. All your...

Using a variety of different mediums and techniques, both 2D and 3D, students will explore concepts inspired by great artists and their works, delving into color, line, texture and other elements of art.  Through paintings, collage, clay sculpture and other multimedia projects, students will draw parallels across space and time...

Fauvism is the style of Les Fauves (French for "the wild beasts"), a group of early twentieth-century Modern artists whose works emphasized painterly qualities and strong color over the representational or realistic values retained by Impressionism. Fauvism as a style began around 1904.  The leaders of the movement were André Derain and...

Grab your friends and unleash your inner artist at the Original Paint Nite. You’ll go from a blank canvas to a masterpiece of your own, with plenty of laughs along the way. Guided by a talented and entertaining artist, you'll be amazed at what you create, and how much fun you have doing it. Yaymaker events give you everything you need to get up,...

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!

The Original Paint Nite: Unleash your inner artist Grab your friends and unleash your inner artist at the Original Paint Nite. You’ll go from a blank canvas to a masterpiece of your own, with plenty of laughs along the way. Show up early to find your seat, grab a bite, and get a cocktail in hand. Yaymaker events give you everything you need to...