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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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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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Sip & Spin

Indigo Fire Studio @ 60 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA

This is a great workshop for those interested in learning the Pottery Wheel or those who want to get back into it. No experience is necessary. If you're new to the wheel you will learn the basics of wedging, centering and throwing a piece on the wheel. If you already have experience you can refresh your memory and get back into the swing of it. Each guest will keep 2 pieces. Plan to come back about two weeks later to glaze. Cost includes...

All levels 21 and older

Screen Printing Outdoors (Ages 13+)

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

Learn how to screen print in the out of doors! Create a design and get your artful message onto a t-shirt, poster, cards, flyers and more. Good for band members, team shirts, unique art- become an entrepreneur! Course fee includes materials. Student keeps 11x14 screen. Student can purchase additional screens (approx. $20) if they would like to do more. For Outdoor classes:  Bring a mask, social distance in our backyard classroom, learn...

(2) All levels 13 and older
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$175

4 sessions

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3D Modeling Food

The Makery @ 2 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA

Put a tech spin on your baking and impress the nerds at your next dinner party in this two session intro workshop. Discover the ever-evolving world of 3D modeling and making. In this introductory class, participants will be introduced to 3D modeling software tools and then applying these modeling skills to create molds for a delicious, edible project: custom cakes and decorations! Come away from this class with modeling and making skills, knowledge...

(1) All levels 9 and older
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$160

2 sessions

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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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Block Printing & Sewing: Zipper Pouches

The Makery

This class will introduce you to the art of block printing while also giving you the technical skills to sew a zipper pouch. All materials and tools will be provided by the Makery. What we will do Carve your own rubber block design with speedball carving tools Print using fabric ink Learn Sewing Machine Basics, including how to sew a zipper Sew your own lined pouch

(1) All levels 9 and older
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Plein Air Painting Workshop

Milton Art Center

Perfect for those painting with pastels, acrylics, and oil paints. Join in as we discover the fun of painting plein air with friends and peers while social distancing! This is the season we have been waiting for! Each session will include a short demo and a discussion about capturing the light and shadow, working the values and shapes, and weeding out the excess information.  Here are some suggestions: Easel Tripod Chair (if you want to sit)...

(2) All levels 13 and older
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Collage and Mixed Media

Art School 99 @ 86 Joy St, Somerville, MA

From its roots in European Dadaism in the early years of the twentieth century, shadowing modernism and tracing its way through photography, collage is a medium as diverse as it is politically charged. Emerging as a reaction to the First World War, collage allowed artists to interact with existing materials – anything from newsprint and magazines to maps, tickets and propaganda and photographs – to rip them apart and then reassemble them, creating...

(11) All levels 16 and older
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Masterclass: Creating Your Own Cold Process Soaps

Back Porch Soap Company @ 4 Home Depot Dr, Plymouth, MA

This course is Organic * Vegan * Cruelty-Free * Palm-Free This is a 3-hour, hands-on, immersive soapmaking workshop taught by master soapmaker, Marla Bosworth. In this class students will learn how to use plants and other organic, natural ingredients to make soap from scratch using the cold process method. Each student will design and create their own batch of soap to take home (which equates to eight bars when cut). What in nature inspires you?...

(162) All levels 18 and older
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$135
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Mastering the Art of Essential Oil Blending

Back Porch Soap Company @ 4 Home Depot Dr, Plymouth, MA

This is a masterclass on natural perfumery and essential oil blending. Students will learn how to custom blend essential oils and tincture plant essences to create natural perfumes and essences to be used in soaps, candles and personal care products. This course is an intensive blending experience and also a chance for students to experience a wide variety of essential oils. Come learn to blend intuitively, following your inner...

(162) All levels 18 and older
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$135
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Water Marbling - Ebru

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

Ebru’s original name was Ebre in Jagatai dialect and during its journey through Iran via the Silk Road this name was changed into Ebri (cloud-like) then Abru (face of water). Seljukian and Ottoman periods saw a widespread performance of this art in the Asia Minor with its final name Ebru. Ebru is the only word used today in Turkey. As the Europeans discovered this art via merchants and pilgrims at the beginning of the 17th century, they called...

(5) All levels 10 and older
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A Trio of Intermediate Techniques

WEBS - America's Yarn Store @ 75 Service Center Rd, Northampton, MA

Learn to knit a picot hem, a Latvian braid, and use mosaic (slip stitch) colorwork, which uses only one color at a time, while ending up with a gorgeous cowl to keep you (or a special someone) warm this winter! Prerequisite: Knitting II or equivalent Materials Required: The Bridewell Cowl pattern (Required, 15% discount) Yarn: Worsted or aran weight yarn 265 (340, 530, 680) yards total, divided as follows: 165(190, 330, 380) Main Color and...

Intermediate 18 and older

Introduction to Woodworking

The Makery @ 2 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA

Learn the essentials of operating the most common power and hand tools through a hands on project. Skills we will learn Tool usage and safety Basic joinery Measuring and jigging Sanding and finishing techniques Tools we will use Jointer Planer Miter saw Table saw Band saw Router Drill press Belt sander

(1) Beginner 9 and older
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$195

3 sessions

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Woodshop Certification

The Makery @ 2 Sewall Ave, Brookline, MA

Woodshop Certification is for experienced woodworkers that would like to work independently in our workshop during Open Workshop hours or book the workshop for private independent use. This class will cover general safety and workshop procedures, material handling, and expectations on how to use The Makery workshop. In order to gain access to the tools, it is required to show competency by completing tasks on each of these machines. jointer planer...

(1) Intermediate 18 and older
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Frame Making

The Makery

Framing is expensive and costly. The Makery can help. We will teach the basics of learning how to make a frame. Whether you want to frame a precious work of art or make a custom frame for snapshots, this class will help you get started toward making your own custom frames.

(1) Beginner 18 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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Family Making Sunday - CNC Maze Game

The Makery

Join us on Sunday mornings for a relaxed morning of Making. Join us for a demonstration of CNC carving, then get to work assembling and finishing you own wood maze game/coaster. Mazes are carved out of wood and assembled with a clear acrylic top sheet and a ball bearing for hours of twisting and twirling fun! 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...

(1) All levels 5 and older
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Family Making Sunday - Miniature Room Interiors

The Makery

Join us on Sunday mornings for a relaxed morning of Making. Explore your inner interior designer and create the miniature room of your dreams. Add wall paper, carpeting, and decor to one of our standard laser cut room designs, for a design that is perfectly you. 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 for children...

(1) All levels 5 and older
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Screen Printing 101 (for Adults & Teens)

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

During a 5-week screen-printing class you can create your own design and screen print it onto a t-shirt, poster, cards, or flyers.  Supplies: This class fee includes materials. Students take home frame at end of course.

(2) All levels 13 and older
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$195

5 sessions

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Scott's Stone Carving Classes & Sculpture Gallery

Scott's Pizza Tours @ 80 Loomis Street Bedford, Bedford, MA

Immerse yourself in the world of stone carving and create stunning masterpieces under the mentorship of skilled instructors.

(82) All levels 18 and older
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$375

5 sessions

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