Adult Classes
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
Ages: 16+
Dates: Sep. 23 - Dec. 16* (10 wks)
Time: 6:00p - 9:00p
Instructor: Will Omar Valdes (they/them)
Class Fee: $619 Materials $45
This is a drawing and painting class for students looking to enhance their skills, all levels are welcome! We will cover a variety of subjects such as landscape, still life, portraiture, and abstraction while learning and refining techniques through shading, observational painting, and color theory. We will be using charcoal and oils. This is open to all levels and is a great class to take as a beginner, or as an initial introduction to painting. Perfect for students who have already taken courses at BAC (e.g. Zoe Schein's "Draw Like a Pro" or Amanda Pickler's "Scheming With Color")
*No class 10/7, 10/14 & 11/11
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Ages: 18+
Dates: Sep. 23 - Dec. 9* (10 wks)
Time: 11:00a - 2:00p
Instructor: Katie McColgan (she/her)
Class Fee: $690 Materials $55
This class focuses on wheel throwing and hand-building fundamentals for all levels of experience. The teacher will provide you with step-by-step instructions and demonstrations to help you create unique clay objects. Demonstrations include cups, vases, plates, lids, throwing off the hump and more. All levels will learn about decorating techniques.
*No class 10/14 & 11/11
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Ages: 18+
Dates: Sep. 23 - Dec. 9* (10 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Class Fee: $624 Materials $55
Make beautiful jewelry with instruction from a working artist. They will guide you to shape, polish, solder, pierce, etch and embellish jewelry in copper and brass. Stone settings, etching, and making findings will also be introduced. This class is for all levels of experience.
*No class 10/14 & 11/11
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Ages: 18+
Dates: Sep. 23 - Dec. 9* (10 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: Katie McColgan (she/her)
Class Fee: $690 Materials $55
This class focuses on developing wheelthrowing, handbuilding, and surface design techniques. Through a series of in-class exercises and projects, students will learn relief carving, coil building, advanced underglaze application methods, and basic wheelthrowing skills.
*No class 10/14 & 11/11
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Ages: 16+
Dates: Sep. 24 - Dec 3 (10 wks)*
Time: 6:30p - 8:30p
Instructor: Zoe Schein (they/them)
Class Fee: $420 Materials $45
How does a picture communicate an idea? A feeling? A movement? A joke? This project-based course will spotlight foundational concepts and strategies in the world of illustration, providing students with the opportunity to develop both their skills and their styles in a variety of genres and media. Projects will prompt students to explore spatial relationships, guide the eye confidently through a picture, balance lights and darks, and communicate clearly through symbolism. We will pull content from graphic design, picture book illustration, advertisement, character design, and comics and graphic novels, and explore versatile media like ink, cut paper, and colored pencil (like you’ve never seen it before!). Students will be encouraged to experiment, play, and explore - while also developing their own unique "voice" in the language of illustration.
No Class Oct 29*
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Ages: 16+
Dates: Sep. 24 - Dec. 17* (10 wks)
Time: 6:00p - 9:00p
Instructor: Kayleigh MacDonald (she/her)
Class Fee: $624 Materials $55
Embark on a journey into the world of digital photography with our comprehensive beginner's course. Whether you're a budding enthusiast or a complete novice, this class is designed to demystify the complexities of digital cameras and equip you with the skills to confidently shoot in manual mode. Throughout this engaging 10-week program, you'll learn the fundamentals of exposure, composition, and lighting, laying a solid foundation for your photographic journey. From understanding the exposure triangle to mastering composition techniques, each week brings hands-on activities and practical exercises to reinforce your learning.
*No class 10/29, 11/5, 11/12
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Ages: 18+
Dates: Sep. 24 - Dec 3 (10 wks)*
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Afternoons: 12:00p - 3:00p
Evenings: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: Ashley Vick (she/her)
Class Fee: $624 Materials $55
Make beautiful jewelry with instruction from a working artist. They will guide you to shape, polish, solder, pierce, etch and embellish jewelry in copper and brass. Stone settings, etching, and making findings will also be introduced. This class is for all levels of experience.
No Class Oct 15*
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Ages: 18+
Dates: Sep. 24 - Nov. 26 (10 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: Moon Rodríguez Diestler (he/him)
Class Fee: $690 Materials $55
In this introductory class, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of both wheelthrowing and handbuilding. The teacher will provide you with step-by-step instructions and demonstrations to help you create unique clay objects. Demonstrations include cups, vases, plates, lids, throwing off the hump, and more. All levels will learn about decorating techniques. This class is for students who have not taken any previous pottery & wheelthrowing classes.
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Ages: 18+
Dates: Sep. 25 - Dec.4* (10 wks)
Time: 11:00a - 2:00p
Instructor: Bee (she/her)
Class Fee: $690 Materials $55
In this introductory class, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of both wheelthrowing and handbuilding. The teacher will provide you with step-by-step instructions and demonstrations to help you create unique clay objects. Demonstrations include cups, vases, plates, lids, throwing off the hump, and more. All levels will learn about decorating techniques. This class is for students who have not taken any previous pottery & wheelthrowing classes.
*No class 11/27
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Ages: 16+
Dates: Sep. 25 - Dec. 4* (10 wks)
Time: 1:00p - 3:00p
Instructor: Amanda Pickler (she/her)
Class Fee: $420 Materials $45
This class will give a foundation of color theory through painting and printmaking practices. We will be using acrylics, watercolor, and mono-printing. Students will learn various techniques to handle each medium while understanding the complexities of color. How do our eyes perceive color and why is it important in our art? What are the psychological and compositional elements at play when we interact with color through any piece of art? Together we will investigate what can be an intimidating part of art-making. This class is open to all levels, no experience is required.
*No class 11/27
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Ages: 16+
Dates: Sep. 18 - Oct. 23 (6 wks)
Time: 3:00p - 6:00p
Instructor: Bee (she/her)
Class Fee: $425 Materials $55
In this introductory intensive, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of both wheelthrowing and handbuilding. We'll cover the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel, trimming, and glazing our pots, and students will walk away with a beautiful piece of art that they can use in their everyday lives. This class is for students who have not taken any previous pottery & wheelthrowing classes.
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Ages: 18+
Dates: Oct. 30 - Dec. 11* (6 wks)
Time: 3:00p - 6:00p
Instructor: Bee (she/her)
Class Fee: $425 Materials $55
Come explore the world of pottery! This intensive is perfect for people who are curious about working with clay or want to get more experience. We'll cover the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel, trimming, and glazing our pots, and students will walk away with a beautiful piece of art that they can use in their everyday lives. All levels are welcome!
*No class 11/27
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Ages: 16+
Dates: Sep. 25 - Dec. 4* (10 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 8:30p
Instructor: Zoe Schein (they/them)
Class Fee: $420 Materials $45
This introductory-level course is designed to give students a broad foundation of drawing skills, including shading and volume, negative space, drawing objects from life, judging proportion, working from reference images, and more. Students will be introduced to a number of classic drawing media, including charcoal, the classic #2 pencil, crowquill (dip pen), and ink. In addition to these skills, the course will teach students to see their subjects with an artist’s eye - first focusing on observing reality accurately, and then expanding into composing pictures beautifully, compellingly, and through their own unique styles and sensibilities. Perfect for beginners or more experienced artists who want to reconnect with the basics.
*No class 11/27
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Ages: 16+
Dates: Sep. 25 - Dec. 4* (10 wks)
Time: 6:00p - 9:00p
Instructor: Amanda Pickler (she/her)
Class Fee: $624 Materials $55
This is a beginner - intermediate level painting class for students looking to enhance their skills in oil painting portraiture. You do not need any prior experience to take this class. We will cover oil painting materials, a brief understanding of color theory, and drawing portraiture. The breath of this class will all be focused through the lens of the figure, more specifically portraiture. This is a technique focused class and students will gain an understanding of abstraction in the figure, as well as the methods and skills to practice for rendering a portrait.
*No class 11/27
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Ages: 18+
Dates: Sep. 25 - Dec. 4* (10 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Class Fee: $624 Materials $55
Make beautiful jewelry with instruction from a working artist. They will guide you to shape, polish, solder, pierce, etch, and embellish jewelry in copper and brass. Stone settings, etching, and making findings will also be introduced. This class is for all levels of experience.
*No class 11/27
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Ages: 16+
Dates: Oct. 24 - Nov 21 (6 wks)*
+ Makeup Class on Mon, Nov 18 | 10am - 12pm
Time: 10:00a - 12:00p
Instructor: Chaitrali Yadav
Class Fee: $262 Materials $45
Being culturally diverse and distinct, India has many folk art forms from different regions. This class will introduce you to some of these ancient and traditional folk art forms of India. We will introduce the popular Madhubani and Kalamkari Art forms. These folk art forms are known for their striking geometric patterns, floral designs and use of bright vivid colors. You will learn patterns and motifs of each folk art form and create and take home a beautiful painting of Madhubani Art.
No Class Nov 28*
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Ages: 18+
Dates: Sep. 26 - Dec. 12* (9 wks)
Time: 12:00p - 3:00p
Instructor: Ashley Vick (she/her)
Class Fee: $624 Materials $55
Make beautiful jewelry with instruction from a working artist. They will guide you to shape, polish, solder, pierce, etch and embellish jewelry in copper and brass. Stone settings, etching, and making findings will also be introduced. This class is for all levels of experience.
*No class 10/3 & 11/28
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Ages: 18+
Dates: Sep. 26 - Dec. 12* (9 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: Bee (she/her)
Class Fee: $624 Materials $55
This class focuses on wheel throwing and hand-building fundamentals for all levels of experience. The teacher will provide you with step-by-step instructions and demonstrations to help you create unique clay objects. Demonstrations include cups, vases, plates, lids, throwing off the hump and more. All levels will learn about decorating techniques.
*No class 10/3 & 11/28
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Ages: 16+
Dates: Nov. 7 - Dec. 12* (5 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 9:00p
Instructor: Aria Carpenter (any/all)
Class Fee: $272 Materials $45
Looking to add some drama to your drawings? In this class, we will explore a variety of shading methods from hatching to blending in search of the perfect balance of light and shadow. Whether you're just starting out or hoping to explore new drawing techniques, this class will encourage you to think creatively about shape and illumination across different mediums. Chiaroscuro doesn't have to be so obscure-o!
*No class 11/28
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Ages: 18+
Dates: Sep. 27 - Dec. 6* (10 wks)
Time: 10:00a - 1:00p
Instructor: Kylie Marden (she/her)
Class Fee: $690 Materials $55
This class focuses on wheel throwing and hand-building fundamentals for all levels of experience. The teacher will provide you with step-by-step instructions and demonstrations to help you create unique clay objects. Demonstrations include cups, vases, plates, lids, throwing off the hump and more. All levels will learn about decorating techniques.
*No class 11/29
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Ages: 18+
Dates: Nov. 1 - Dec. 13* (6 wks)
Time: 12:00p - 3:00p
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Class Fee: $386 Materials $55
Make beautiful jewelry with instruction from a working artist. They will guide you to shape, polish, solder, pierce, etch and embellish jewelry in copper and brass. Stone settings, etching, and making findings will also be introduced. This class is for all levels of experience.
*No class 11/29
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Ages: 16+
Dates: Sep. 27 - Dec. 6* (10 wks)
Time: 2:30p - 5:30p
Instructor: Moon Rodríguez Diestler (he/him)
Class Fee: $690 Materials $55
This class focuses on wheel throwing and hand-building fundamentals for all levels of experience. The teacher will provide you with step-by-step instructions and demonstrations to help you create unique clay objects. Demonstrations include cups, vases, plates, lids, throwing off the hump and more. All levels will learn about decorating techniques.
*No class 11/29
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Ages: 15+
Dates: Nov. 8 - Dec. 13* (5 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 8:30p
Instructor: Olivia Hochstadt (she/her)
Class Fee: $222 Materials $45
Learn to make a tote-ally stylish bag with crochet! We will learn to design bags with your own color palette and shape that fits your unique style. Bring any scrap yarn you have to add colorful accents to your design. Basic knowledge of crochet required.
*No class 11/29
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Ages: 18+
Dates: Sep. 21 - Dec. 14* (10 wks)
Time: 10:00a - 1:00p
Instructor: Moon Rodríguez Diestler (he/him)
Class Fee: $690 Materials $55
In this introductory class, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of both wheelthrowing and handbuilding. The teacher will provide you with step-by-step instructions and demonstrations to help you create unique clay objects. Demonstrations include cups, vases, plates, lids, throwing off the hump, and more. All levels will learn about decorating techniques. This class is for students who have not taken any previous pottery & wheelthrowing classes.
*No class 9/28, 10/12, 11/30
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Ages: 18+
Dates: Nov. 2 - Dec. 14* (6 wks)
Time: 10:00a - 12:30p
Instructor: Olivia Hochstadt (she/her)
Class Fee: $321 Materials $45
Learn how to design your own knitwear and crochet clothing based on color and yarn on hand. Let color and texture guide you in designing your own garments and surface patterns in knitting or crochet. The class will touch on aspects such as using scrap yarn, creating a color palette, and the intarsia technique. We will discuss ways to achieve free-flowing color patterns in a grid-locked medium as well as important garment design aspects such as drape and shape. Each week we will get together to develop our own designs with the intention of having a finished garment by the end of the class. Knowledge of basic knitting or crochet techniques required.
*No class 11/30
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Ages: 18+
Dates: Sep. 7 - Oct. 19* (6 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: Robbie Moser-Saito (he/him)
Class Fee: $425 Materials $55
Come explore the world of pottery! This intensive is perfect for people who are curious about working with clay or want to get more experience. We'll cover the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel, trimming, and glazing our pots, and students will walk away with a beautiful piece of art that they can use in their everyday lives. All levels are welcome!
*No class 10/12
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Ages: 18+
Dates: Oct. 26 - Dec. 14* (6 wks)
Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Instructor: Archie Snow (they/them)
Class Fee: $425 Materials $55
Come explore the world of pottery! This intensive is perfect for people who are curious about working with clay or want to get more experience. We'll cover the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel, trimming, and glazing our pots, and students will walk away with a beautiful piece of art that they can use in their everyday life. All levels are welcome!
*No class 11/2, 11/30
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Ages: 18+
Dates: Sep. 22 - Oct. 27 (6 wks)
Time: 10:00a - 1:00p
Instructor: Robbie Moser-Saito (he/him)
Class Fee: $425 Materials $55
Come explore the world of pottery! This beginner intensive class will introduce fundamental techniques of both wheelthrowing and handbuilding. We'll cover the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel, trimming, and glazing our pots, and students will walk away with a beautiful piece of art that they can use in their everyday life. This class is for students who have not taken any previous pottery & wheelthrowing classes.
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Ages: 16+
Dates: Nov. 3 - Dec. 15* (6 wks)
Time: 10:00a - 1:00p
Instructor: Robbie Moser-Saito (he/him)
Class Fee: $425 Materials $55
Come explore the world of pottery! This beginner intensive class will introduce fundamental techniques of both wheelthrowing and handbuilding. We'll cover the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel, trimming, and glazing our pots, and students will walk away with a beautiful piece of art that they can use in their everyday life. This class is for students who have not taken any previous pottery & wheelthrowing classes.
*No class 12/1
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