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Learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting in Boston as you explore various techniques, such as still-life, portraiture, and landscape, while developing your artistic skills.

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Pastels (Online)

Milton Art Center

We will start each session with a demonstration and discussion about the lesson. We will then go into breakout rooms and have one on one help at the easel to go over any questions on anything that pops up during your painting. At the end we will meet as a group and go over everyone’s painting. Laurinda will send zoom information and more information about each session several days before class so everyone can get their photo reference and supplies...

(2) All levels 13 and older
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Turkish Pottery (Cini) Painting

Turkish Cultural Center Boston @ 1105 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA

The art of Turkish tiles and ceramics have a very important in the history of Islamic art. Its roots can be traced at least as far back as the Uighurs of the 8th and 9th centuries. Its subsequent development was influenced by Karakhanid, Ghaznavid, and (especially) Iranian Seljuk art. With the Seljuks' victory over the Byzantines at Malazgirt in 1071, the art followed them into Anatolia and embarked upon a new period of strong development fostered...

(5) All levels 10 and older
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Intensive Abstract Painting Workshop

Art School 99 @ 86 Joy St, Somerville, MA

Fun, innovative, and challenging, abstract painting is an exciting way to express yourself.  This program begins by teaching the fundamentals of design, composition, and color. Throughout the course, we will examine a history of Abstraction, learn how it started and find out "How, When and Why Paris moved to New York" in the middle of the XX century. Later on, we will examine the paintings of artists like Amy Sillman, Paul Kremer, Philip Guston,...

(11) Beginner 16 and older
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$100
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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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Drop-In Figure Drawing Sessions

The Boston School of Painting @ 86 Joy St, Somerville, MA

Uninstructed figure sessions! We set the pose, you draw or paint your heart out! Poses are typically single session to multi session poses. The shortest pose is 3 hours long, a single session. We tend not to offer gesture at every session.  For multi-session poses, pay in advance guarantees your place in the room.  Bring your own materials - NO PASTELS

(1) All levels 14 and older
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Workshop for Couples

Art School 99 @ 86 Joy St, Somerville, MA

Reignite your creative spark and deepen your connection with your partner at a Saturday night painting experience that combines art, wine, and romance. Create a stunning masterpiece together under the guidance of expert instructors, while enjoying a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere. Perfect for all skill levels, this unforgettable date night will leave you with a beautiful painting to cherish.

(11) All levels 21 and older
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$120
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Pastel Landscapes

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

Create beautiful paintings using soft pastels while working from photographs of landscapes. Students will express themselves with their own style as we explore composition, gesture, value, mark making, and different underpainting techniques.  Laurinda will demonstrate and/or introduce exercises to help loosen up as well as offer plenty of individual instruction. Students must bring their own supplies including paper and soft pastels as well...

(2) All levels 13 and older
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$280

6 sessions

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Expressive Pastels

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

Create beautiful paintings using soft pastels while working from photographs of landscapes or on your choice of subject matter. Students will express themselves with their own style as we explore composition, gesture, value, mark making, and different under painting techniques. Laurinda will demonstrate and/or introduce exercises to help loosen up as well as offer plenty of individual instruction.  Students must bring their own supplies including...

(2) Intermediate 18 and older
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$240

8 sessions

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Introduction to Pastels

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

Learn the excitement of soft pastel painting while working from photographs of landscapes. Students will learn the basics, including composition, value, color, and technique. Laurinda will demonstrate and offer plenty of individual instruction.  Students must bring their own supplies including paper and soft pastels as well as photographic references. Please refer to supply list and vendors. This class is perfect for the beginner or for those...

(2) Beginner 18 and older
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$180

6 sessions

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Painting Workshop for Couples

Art School 99 @ 86 Joy St, Somerville, MA

This is an easy-going art workshop for couples. Express your romantic side with these love themed choices. You can paint one painting together, but if you prefer 2 separately - no problem! BYOB, relax, paint and enjoy our cozy artsy studio.

(11) All levels 16 and older
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Theory of Painting & Drawing

The Boston School of Painting @ 86 Joy St, Somerville, MA

This class offers skills building using Graphite Drawing concentrated on the Charles Bargue Drawing Course , Charcoal Drawing using plaster casts of classical sculpture, Oil Painting in still life as students progress in their skill and handling and Color study as it relates to exploration of color, exploring the relationships between Hue, Value and Chroma. 

(1) Beginner 14 and older
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A Color Wheel

Art School 99 @ Online Class, Online, MA

“Soon it got dusk, grapy dusk, a purple dusk over tangerine groves and long melon fields; the sun the color of pressed grapes, slashed with burgundy red, the fields the color of love and Spanish mysteries.” ― Jack Kerouac, On the Road What is the color wheel? How to use it? In this workshop, we will quickly learn about the history of a color wheel, paint our own using just a piece of watercolor paper and watercolor or watercolor...

(11) All levels 16 and older
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Drawing from the Imagination

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

Learn how illustrators and concept artists create dynamic and imaginative drawings using inspiration boards, reference images and lots of imagination. See how the best in the business develop character and costume design, animal, creature, and monster drawings, vehicles and robots, interiors and landscapes. Put it all together with art that is out of this world. Some prior life- and figure-drawing experience recommended.  Materials to bring...

Beginner 17 and older
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$295

6 sessions

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