Kids Classes in Boston, MA

Artweek Massachusetts Build your own Pin Hole Camera and explore the magic behind photography! What is a PinHole Camera? Join us on Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day and find out! We will construct cameras out of cardboard boxes, create a tiny hole for the lens, expose our photo paper in sunlight and then process the images in a darkroom.  Fingers...

Explore the endless possibilities of paint. We’ll have fun mixing colors, painting different objects and surfaces and learning how color can express form, light and mood.

We will be creating tie-dyes, batiks and other forms of fabric painting onto t-shirts etc.…all sorts of wearable art!

Explore the magical world of fairies! Design a fairy house, wings, wands, and sketch and create tiny treasures for our fairies. Create paper dolls and design fabulous fairy fashions!

Inspired by Alexander Calder’s mobiles, we will create a variety of summer mobiles and chimes with an array of basic shapes and colorful objects.

Using folk tales to spark imaginations, transport to worlds where muggles, dragons, wizards, golden eggs and magic beans rule… children will create game boards, magical kingdoms… your imagination unleashed and made visual!

Using stories to visualize yoga positions helps children learn the art of yoga, how it frees up our minds, bodies and emotions.  Art projects starring animals using drawing, painting, collage and more will be explored at each class. Children should bring yoga mats if possible.

Let your imagination loose this summer and tap into your wild side! This class lets you express yourself while having fun trying all things animal! Projects include paper mache, painting, and more.

A global adventure! Discover the arts around the world as you “travel” from country to country experiencing the diversity of different cultures.   Students “visit” a different country each day by completing an art project and playing games and learning phrases indicative of that country’s culture.  Activities include creating...

Children observe different styles of art and discuss famous master artworks. Learn the basics of drawing and proportion, gain new skills and build on those they already have. Using acrylics they will create their own version of the masterpiece, either aiming to replicate the original or giving it their own unique twist.  Come dressed to get ...

All the classic fun of a retro Summer Camp Craft Cabin at the MAC!  Kids get to relax in the afternoon and work on fun arts and crafts projects that will remind you of the good old days! From friendship bracelets to marbled paper, children will work on unique activities to stretch their creativity and have fun.

Create a tiny world for fairies and friends! Design a fairy house with everything a fairy would need… tiny furniture, clothing, food, a pool? A garden? Create fairy crowns, tiny fairies and animal friends of clay to join in the fun. Sure to be a fairy-tastic week!

Get messy exploring the wonderful world of clay. Students will use kiln fired, air dry, polymer and paper clay to create animals, bugs, magical creatures, fake food, functional pottery and so much more.  Learn basic construction techniques and think three dimensionally while having fun! Ceramic projects will be glazed, fired and ready for pick...