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Winter 2026 Kids & Teens

Winter 2026
Kids & Teen Classes

Explore your creativity this fall at the Brookline Arts Center! With classes in sculpting, drawing and painting, photography, and more, kids and teens ages 2-17 can explore their imagination in an engaging, inclusive, and vibrant space.

We offer private lessons and financial aid to accommodate anyone who wishes to take a class. For questions about our policies or for more information, reach out to us at office@brooklineartscenter.com

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Mondays

Fundamentals of Comics
Ages: 8-12
Dates: Mon, Jan. 5 - Mar. 23 (10 wks)
Time: 3:30p - 5:30p
Instructor: Zoe Schein (they/them)
Class Fee: $440.00 Materials: $45

Dive into the comic-making process from beginning to end: character building, crafting expressions and poses, selecting shots, inking and color, and more. This class combines projects, games, silly warmups, and practice exercises to help young cartoonists find their comic voices and use them.

*No class Jan 19 & Feb 16.

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Fundamentals of Painting
Ages: 8-12
Dates: Mon, Jan. 5 - Mar. 23 (10 wks)
Time: 3:30p - 5:30p
Instructor: Nasiri Guzman (he/him)
Class Fee: $440.00 Materials: $45

This engaging, beginner-level class will be primarily spent learning with acrylics, with an introduction to watercolor and oil painting. Students will build their skills in painting techniques such as color theory, material mastery, and still-life rendering. We’ll begin with learning foundational skills, and finish with more open projects to let students’ individual creativity shine.

*No class Jan 19 & Feb 16.

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Fundamentals of Pottery
Ages: 8-12
Dates: Mon, Jan. 5 - Mar. 23 (10 wks)
Time: 3:30p - 5:30p
Instructor: Katie McColgan (she/her)
Class Fee: $491 Materials: $55

Explore your creativity while learning various handbuilding techniques and fundamentals to create your own mugs, bowls, and other unique pieces! Wheelthrowing will not be included in this session.

Ceramic work will be fired and ready to take home 6-8 weeks after the session ends.

*No class Jan 19 & Feb 16.

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Teen Jewelry & Metalsmithing
Ages: 12-17
Dates: Mon, Jan. 5 - Mar. 23 (10 wks)
Time: 3:30p - 5:30p
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Class Fee: $445 Materials: $55

Learn how to shape, polish, solder, pierce, etch, and embellish jewelry in copper and brass with a working artist! Hollow forms, stones settings, stone inlay, repousse and reticulations will also be introduced.

*No class Jan 19 & Feb 16.

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Tapestry Weaving
Ages: 15+ (also listed for adults)
Dates: Mon, Jan. 5 - Mar. 23 (10 wks)
Time: 6:00p - 9:00p
Instructor: Francesca Santiago (she/her)
Class Fee: $648.50 Materials: $45

Learn the ancient art of tapestry weaving as we explore plain weave structure, color joining techniques, and adding texture to your weaving. By the end, you'll have a beautiful completed tapestry as well as the knowledge to continue at home on a frame loom without expensive equipment.

*No class Jan 19 & Feb 16.

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Tuesdays

Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture
Ages: 5-7
Dates: Tues, Jan. 6 - Mar. 17 (10 wks)
Time: 3:30p - 5:30p
Instructor: Megan Hyde (she/her)
Class Fee: $440 Materials: $45

In this class, we’ll make colorful paintings, experiment with different drawing techniques, and build small sculptures using clay, cardboard, wire, and found materials. As we make tiny fairy houses and invent new creatures, we’ll dream up entire worlds to explore through art!

*No class Feb 17.

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Fundamentals of Pottery
Ages: 8-12
Dates: Tues, Jan. 6 - Mar. 17 (10 wks)
Time: 3:30p - 5:30p
Instructor: Romy St. Hilaire (she/her)
Class Fee: $491 Materials: $55

Explore your creativity while learning various handbuilding techniques and fundamentals to create your own mugs, bowls, and other unique pieces! Wheelthrowing will not be included in this session.

Ceramic work will be fired and ready to take home 6-8 weeks after the session ends.

*No class Feb 17.

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Fundamentals of Drawing
Ages: 8-12
Dates: Tues, Jan. 6 - Mar. 17 (10 wks)
Time: 3:30p - 5:30p
Instructor: Zoe Schein (they/them)
Class Fee: $440 Materials: $45

Young artists begin this course learning drawing fundamentals like shading, proportion, negative space, composition development, and strategies for drawing from life and reference. Then, we’ll apply those skills to their own compositions and personal styles in exciting projects of their choice including: pen-and-ink drawing, portraiture, comics illustration, character design and more!

*No class Feb 17.

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Teen Jewelry & Metalsmithing
Ages: 12-17
Dates: Tues, Jan. 6 - Mar. 17 (10 wks)
Time: 3:30p - 5:30p
Instructor: Ashley Vick (she/her)
Class Fee: $445 Materials: $55

Learn how to shape, polish, solder, pierce, etch, and embellish jewelry in copper and brass with a working artist! Hollow forms, stones settings, stone inlay, repousse and reticulations will also be introduced.

*No class Feb 17.

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Watercolor
Ages: 15+ (also listed for adults)
Dates: Tues, Jan. 6 - Mar. 17 (10 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: Nasiri Guzman (he/him)
Class Fee: $648.50 Materials: $45

In this class, we will jump into watercolor and all of its possibilities. We will learn techniques in watercolor that can be applied to larger watercolor projects. This class will include a variety of watercolor exercises to help you fine-tune your watercolor skills and/or introduce you to the medium. We will work mostly from reference images and still life, covering a variety of topics.

*No class Feb 17.

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Wednesdays

Intro to Drawing
Ages: 5-7
Dates: Wed, Jan. 7 - Mar. 18 (10 wks)
Time: 3:30p - 5:30p
Instructor: Aria Carpenter (any/all)
Class Fee: $440 Materials: $45

In this fun-filled session, children will explore basic drawing techniques using colorful materials while developing their creativity and imagination. They'll learn to express themselves through simple shapes, lines, and textures, making new friends along the way!

*No class Feb 18.

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Fundamentals of Pottery
Ages: 8-12
Dates: Wed, Jan. 7 - Mar. 18 (10 wks)
Time: 3:30p - 5:30p
Instructor: Robbie Moser-Saito (he/him)
Class Fee: $491 Materials: $55

Explore your creativity while learning various handbuilding techniques and fundamentals to create your own mugs, bowls, and other unique pieces! Wheelthrowing will not be included in this session.

Ceramic work will be fired and ready to take home 6-8 weeks after the session ends.

*No class Feb 18.

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Drawing and Illustration
Ages: 12-17
Dates: Wed, Jan. 7 - Mar. 18 (10 wks)
Time: 3:30p - 5:30p
Instructor: Zoe Schein (they/them)
Class Fee: $440 Materials: $45

Young artists begin this course learning drawing fundamentals like shading, proportion, negative space, composition development, and strategies for drawing from life and reference. Then, we’ll apply those skills to their own compositions and personal styles in exciting projects of their choice including: pen-and-ink drawing, portraiture, comics illustration, character design and more!

*No class Feb 18.

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Teen Jewelry & Metalsmithing
Ages: 12-17
Dates: Wed, Jan. 7 - Mar. 18 (10 wks)
Time: 3:30p - 5:30p
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Class Fee: $445 Materials: $55

Learn how to shape, polish, solder, pierce, etch, and embellish jewelry in copper and brass with a working artist! Hollow forms, stones settings, stone inlay, repousse and reticulations will also be introduced.

*No class Feb 18.

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Reductive Relief Printmaking
Ages: 15+
Dates: Wed, Jan. 7 - Feb. 4 (5 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: Shannon Johnson (she/her)
Class Fee: $335.75 Materials: $45

Learn how to create colorful and complex compositions for linocut prints with multi-layer block printing techniques. This class will focus on color theory and reductive printmaking (using one block to make many layers for a print.) Familiarity with relief printmaking techniques is recommended for this course however, beginners are welcome!

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Bookmaking Intensive
Ages: 15+
Dates: Wed, Feb. 11 - Mar. 18 (5 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: Shannon Johnson (she/her)
Class Fee: $335.75 Materials: $45

Learn how to create colorful and complex compositions for linocut prints with multi-layer block printing techniques. This class will focus on color theory and reductive printmaking (using one block to make many layers for a print.) Familiarity with relief printmaking techniques is recommended for this course however, beginners are welcome!

*No class Feb 18.

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Thursdays

Kid Prints
Ages: 5-7
Dates: Thurs, Jan. 8 - Mar. 19 (10 wks)
Time: 3:30p - 5:30p
Instructor: Aria Carpenter (any/all)
Class Fee: $440 Materials: $45

Classic printmaking techniques with a new and exciting spin! For those who like to get a little messy and try something new, Kid Prints will introduce a variety of techniques from string printing to eraser carving and more! All techniques are safe and non-toxic.

Printmaking is an artistic process of creating and transferring an image from one surface to another, usually paper, to make multiple copies. It uses simple materials like rubber, sponges, foraged materials (leaves, flowers, etc.) or cardboard to create a "stamp" that is then covered in paint and pressed onto paper. This can be a fun, messy, and creative activity that helps children learn about patterns, color, and textures.

*No class Feb 19.

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Fundamentals of Painting
Ages: 8-12
Dates: Thurs, Jan. 8 - Mar. 19 (10 wks)
Time: 3:30p - 5:30p
Instructor: Shamayam Sullivan (she/her)
Class Fee: $440.00 Materials: $45

This engaging, beginner-level class will be primarily spent learning with acrylics, with an introduction to watercolor and oil painting. Students will build their skills in painting techniques such as color theory, material mastery, and still-life rendering. We’ll begin with learning foundational skills, and finish with more open projects to let students’ individual creativity shine.

*No class Feb 19.

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Teen Jewelry & Metalsmithing
Ages: 12-17
Dates: Thurs, Jan. 8 - Mar. 19 (10 wks)
Time: 3:30p - 5:30p
Instructor: Ashley Vick (she/her)
Class Fee: $445 Materials: $55

Learn how to shape, polish, solder, pierce, etch, and embellish jewelry in copper and brass with a working artist! Hollow forms, stones settings, stone inlay, repousse and reticulations will also be introduced.

*No class Feb 19.

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Painting & Drawing II
Level: Intermediate
Ages: 15+ (also listed for adults)
Dates: Thurs, Jan. 8 - Mar. 19 (10 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: William Valdes (they/them)
Class Fee: $648.50 Materials: $45

Enhance your previous painting and drawing skills and techniques using color theory, material mastery, and still-life rendering. With mediums including charcoal, pastels, graphite, watercolor, and oils, this class allows for more creative expression alongside guided instuction.

*No class Feb 19.

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Oil Painting I
Level: Beginner
Ages: 15+ (also listed for adults)
Dates: Thurs, Jan. 8 - Mar. 19 (10 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: Shamayam Sullivan (she/her)
Class Fee: $648.50 Materials: $45

Gain a basic understanding of oil painting and fundamental skills such as color theory and material understanding as we explore observational painting, still life, landscape, portraiture, and more.

*No class Feb 19.

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Fridays

Character Design & Creation
Ages: 8-12
Dates: Fri, Jan. 2 - Jan. 30 (5 wks)
Time: 3:30p - 5:30p
Instructor: Sarah Ginocchio (she/they)
Class Fee: $231.50 Materials: $45

Bring your ideas to life with this 5 week intensive course. Whether it be for a story, comic, or just for fun Students will create characters of their very own and learn the fundamentals of design, illustration, and visual storytelling.

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Intro to Crochet
Ages: 10-13
Dates: Fri, Feb. 6 - Mar. 13 (5 wks)
Time: 3:30p - 5:30p
Instructor: Sarah Ginocchio (she/they)
Class Fee: $231.50 Materials: $45

Learn the endless possibilities in the world of fiber arts that crochet has to offer. In this five week intensive course, students will learn the basics of crochet and move on to easy starter projects. From stuffed animals to wearables and accessories, this class has something to offer for everyone

*No class Feb 20.

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Teen Jewelry & Metalsmithing
Ages: 12-17
Dates: Fri, Jan. 9 - Mar. 13 (9 wks)
Time: 3:30p - 5:30p
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Class Fee: $403.30 Materials: $55

Learn how to shape, polish, solder, pierce, etch, and embellish jewelry in copper and brass with a working artist! Hollow forms, stones settings, stone inlay, repousse and reticulations will also be introduced.

*No class Feb 20.

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Teen Pottery & Wheelthrowing
Ages: 12-17
Dates: Fri, Jan. 9 - Mar. 13 (9 wks)
Time: 3:30p - 5:30p
Instructor: Romy St. Hilaire (she/her)
Class Fee: $444.70 Materials: $55

In this hands-on pottery program, students will be introduced to a combination of wheel throwing and hand building fundamentals. Your teen will create beautiful works of art that are both fun and functional through the tactile world of ceramics!

*No class Feb 20.

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Textural Painting Workshop
Ages: 15+
Date: Fri, Jan 9, 2026
Time: 6:30 - 9:30p
Instructor: Sarah Ginocchio (she/they)
Class Fee: $92.55

Explore textures and create fabulous paintings during this one day workshop. Using methods of traditional painting, color theory and different brush techniques to create artwork that will really pop!

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Saturdays

Wonderful Little Hands
Ages: 2-4 (+ Parent)
Dates: 5 wks
Sat, Jan 10, Jan 24, Feb 7, Feb 21, Mar 7
Time: 10:30a - 12:00p
Instructor: Yun Chung (she/her)
Class Fee:
1 caregiver + 1 child : $233
1-2 caregivers + 1-2 children: $278

Spend time with your little one while creating beautiful moments together in this multimedia class! Parents and caretakers will join their children in a variety of projects designed for little hands, including painting, stamping, clay, string painting, and much more. From fine motor skills to hand-eye coordination, your child with have as much fun learning as they do making art.

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Family Clay Play
Ages: 5-12 (+ Parent)
Dates: 5 wks
Sat, Jan 17, Jan 31, Feb 14, Feb 28, Mar 14
Time: 10:00a - 12:00p
Instructor: Emily Iannarilli (she/her)
Class Fee:
1 caregiver + 1 child : $233
1-2 caregivers + 1-2 children: $278

In this biweekly class, enjoy spending time with your family while creating beautiful moments together. Parents and caretakers will join their children in exploring the tactical world of ceramics. From exploring sensory and fine motor, to learning hand-building fundamentals, families work together to transform a block of clay into a collaborative clay creation. Alongside craft projects are stations for movement, play and stories. This class does not include wheelthrowing.

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Sundays

TBD
Ages: 5-7
Dates: Sun, Jan. 11 - Mar. 15 (10 wks)
Time: 10:00a - 12:00p
Instructor: Shannon Johnson (she/her)
Class Fee: $440.00 Materials: $45

TBD

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TBD
Ages: 8-12
Dates: Sun, Jan. 11 - Mar. 15 (10 wks)
Time: 1:30p - 4:30p
Instructor: Shannon Johnson (she/her)
Class Fee: $440.00 Materials: $45

TBD

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Still Lifes in Oil Workshop
Ages: 15+
Date: Sun, Oct 12, 2025
Time: 10:00a - 1:00p
Instructor: Shamayam Sullivan (she/her)
Class Fee: $92.55

Learn the essentials of painting still lifes in oil in this one-day workshop. You'll explore composition, lighting, color mixing, and brush techniques to bring everyday objects to life. Perfect for beginners and intermediate artists wanting to sharpen their observational skills. Come spend the day turning simple setups into rich, vibrant paintings!

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