Milton Art Center
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The Milton Art Center is a nonprofit community center that offers art education and events for all ages. With a mission to connect people through the power of the arts, their dedicated volunteers and teachers work together to provide free and low-cost programming to the community in a renovated space that showcases art and music.
6 classes with availability
Painting With Pastels
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Explore the expressive world of pastel art in this welcoming studio class for beginners and experienced artists alike. Each session features a short demonstration followed by independent studio time, giving you the opportunity to develop your techniques, experiment with color and texture, and receive guidance in a supportive creative environment. Suitable for adults and teens ages 14 and up.
Oct 13th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Oct 20th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Oct 27th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Nov 3rd
6:30–8:30pm ET
Nov 10th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Drawing and Painting from Masterpieces
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Sharpen your wit and take the mic in this dynamic stand-up comedy workshop led by Will Noonan. Designed for beginners and seasoned performers alike, you’ll craft and refine a tight 5-minute set to perform for a live audience. Explore joke writing, stage presence, and the ins and outs of booking work in the comedy industry. Fun, focused, and packed with insider insight, this class turns laughs into lasting skills.
Oct 13th
7–9pm ET
Meets 5 Times
Ink and Imprint: An Inktober-Inspired Workshop Series
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Expand your drawing skills in this creative workshop inspired by the spirit of daily ink practice. Explore ink drawing, printmaking, and mixed-media techniques while building confidence, strengthening foundational skills, and experimenting with new artistic processes. Designed for beginners and continuing students alike, this class welcomes adults and teens ages 14 and up.
Oct 15th
6:30–8:30pm ET
Meets 3 Times
Jewelry Making Workshop
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Create your own handmade accessories in this beginner-friendly jewelry-making workshop. Learn the basics of working with jewelry tools and materials while designing and crafting two pairs of unique beaded earrings. Perfect for adults and creative kids ages 12 and up, this hands-on class provides the skills and supplies to continue making jewelry at home.
Multi-Generational Mosaic Workshop
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Create a beautiful mosaic trivet in this fun, beginner-friendly two-day workshop. Using colorful glass tiles, you'll design and assemble an 8" × 8" piece before learning how to grout and finish it into a functional work of art. Perfect for individuals or adults collaborating with a child, friend, or family member in a relaxed, creative setting.
Nov 8th
9am–4:30pm ET
Meets 2 Times
Exploring Color with Pastels
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Discover how color transforms a pastel painting in this hands-on workshop for artists of all skill levels. Explore color harmony, value, and light through guided studies before creating a finished artwork using your favorite approach. Personalized instruction throughout the day will help you build confidence in making intentional, expressive color choices. Suitable for adults and teens ages 14 and up.
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Clay & Play Studio
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
This hands-on camp welcomes young artists to dig into the sensory play of clay through sculpting, building, and texture experimentation, alongside mixed-media projects. Students grow fine motor skills, creativity, and imaginative expression while gaining confidence in their artistic abilities. The emphasis lands on playful exploration, hands-on learning, and joyful self-expression.
Handbuilding with Clay
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Join us for a ceramics class and explore the possibilities of working with clay! Designed for all skill levels, this handbuilding class will be a fun and relaxing introduction to the creative expression of working with clay using only simple tools. Through demos and personalized instruction each student will become familiar with the basic methods of construction and finishing and complete a variety of functional and conceptual works. Please bring...
Painting Landscapes in Pastel
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Explore the art of landscape painting with soft pastels, working from photographs to create your own unique compositions. This class covers essential techniques like composition, value, and mark-making, while encouraging personal expression and style. With demonstrations and individual instruction, artists of all levels will develop their skills in a supportive environment.
Artful Explorers (Ages 5-8)
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 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 5-8. 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.
Screen Printing Outdoors (Ages 13+)
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 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...
Tales from the Sea!
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We’ll plunge into the ocean’s depths to learn and create the wonderful things that live and swim in the sea. We will read funny and intriguing sea tales about seals, whales, turtles, sharks and all things fishy. Young artists will draw, paint, cut and glue beautiful sea life. Areas of focus will include, color, shape, line and pattern. What To Bring Please put sunscreen on your child. We will be working under tents but they may be in...
How to be an Artist: 2D Art Exploration
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 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...
Rainbow Art
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Why is the sky blue? The grass green? Fire red? Learn about the elements and colors of our world through a kaleidoscopic lens. We will learn about mixing colors, paint, use model magic, and create multimedia projects sure to spark imaginations. What To Bring Please put sunscreen on your child. We will be working under tents but they may be in the sun for short periods of time during break. A brimmed hat, if they wear, would be good. ...
All the Colors in the Rainbow
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 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 ...
Fairies, Friends and Fun
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Create a tiny world for fairies and friends! Design a fairy house with everything a fairy would need...tiny furniture, gardens, wishing wells, paper clothing, food, animal friends and more. Imagine and create your very own fairy dolls. We will even take part in fairy magic by making a fairy potion flower essence. Sure to be a fairy-tastic week! What To Bring Please put sunscreen on your child. We will be working under tents but they...
Mixed Media Printmaking
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Mixed media printmaking is the creation of prints made form multiple materials such as; Styrofoam, tin foil, foam board, wooden blocks, art paper and plexiglass. Other materials include, washable marker, paint, and ink. Printmaking offers endless possibilities and combinations in art making. Students will explore texture, color and pattern. Notes: Please put sunscreen on your child. We will be working under tents but they may be in the sun for...
Mini Dream House
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Do you wish you had a pool? Maybe an amusement park in your own house? It can all come true with a mini dream house… In this class, students will brainstorm, design and construct their own personalized playhouse. Using common packaging materials and recyclable containers, students will think creatively about material as they build and decorate. A house is not a home without tiny furniture, clay food, rugs and all the details. Students will leave...
The Internal Landscape: Teen / Adults
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Art making can be how we grow closer to ourselves, by creating an intimate relationship with our visions, dreams and thoughts. By holding space each week for our ideas we will start to develop habits of honoring and keeping a creative practice. The Internal Landscape course will explore the healing power of the creative process. Together we will strengthen our relationship to our inner worlds through writing prompts, guided meditation, and the...
Flower Power Art Potions
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Learn about the powers of plants, flowers, and pollinators through flower power art potions! We’ll make plant friends through observational nature drawing and learn to love and respect nature as a living being. Pressed plant sketchbooks, flower crowns, fairy flower essence potions, handmade incense cones, wildflower seed bombs, painting a flower friend and more! Come learn how to bring plants into our lives through art, potions,...
Reviews of Milton Art Center
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Try it! Ceramic Trinket Dishes
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Painting Landscapes in Pastel
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Screen Printing Outdoors (Ages 13+)