Adult Classes
We offer private lessons and financial aid to accommodate anyone who wishes to take a class. Applications for Spring 2026 financial aid will open on Feb 27th. For questions about our policies or for more information, reach out to us at office@brooklineartscenter.com
For full session classes (8-10 weeks), registration remains open until the third class meeting. For intensive classes (4-5 weeks), registration remains open until the second class meeting. Missed classes are not eligible for refunds or prorated tuition.
Level: All Levels
Ages: 16+
Dates: Mon, Apr. 13 - Jun. 15 (8 wks)
Time: 10:00a - 1:00p
Instructor: Katie McColgan (she/her)
Class Fee: $578.00 Materials: $55
Develop wheelthrowing, handbuilding, and surface design skills through projects and exercises in relief carving, coil building, and advanced underglaze application methods.
Please expect 6-8 weeks after your session to receive all of your fired work. A team member will contact you when your work is ready to pick up.
*No class Apr 20 & May 25.
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Level: Beginner
Ages: 18+
Dates: Mon, Apr. 13 - Jun. 15 (8 wks)
Time: 10:00a - 12:00p
Instructor: Chaitrali Kate-Yadav (she/her)
Class Fee: $352.00 Materials: $45
Mandala is a traditional art practiced by many cultures. Learn Mandala art by creating geometric designs and patterns and learn different brush strokes to create Mandala. Look around and take inspirations from the nature around, practice the patterns and create your own Mandala.
*No class Apr 20 & May 25.
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Level: Beginner
Ages: 16+
Dates: Mon, Apr. 13 - Jun. 15 (8 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: Katie McColgan (she/her)
Class Fee: $578.00 Materials: $55
Explore wheelthrowing, handbuilding, and surface design techniques with in-depth exercises and projects involving carving, coil building, advanced underglaze application methods, and basic wheelthrowing skills. No previous pottery or wheelthrowing experience is required.
Please expect 6-8 weeks after your session to receive all of your fired work. A team member will contact you when your work is ready to pick up.
*No class Apr 20 & May 25.
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Level: All Levels
Ages: 18+
Dates: Mon, Apr. 13 - Jun. 15 (8 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Class Fee: $522.80 Materials: $55
Make beautiful jewelry with instruction from a working artist who 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 Apr 20 & May 25.
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Level: Beginner
Ages: 15+
Dates: Mon, Apr. 13 - Jun. 15 (8 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: Shamayam Sullivan (she/her)
Class Fee: $ $518.80 Materials: $45
This is a beginning level painting and drawing class to learn foundational skills. In this course students will gain a basic understanding of drawing with charcoal, graphite and pastels. Students will explore color theory in mediums of paint, such as watercolor, acrylic and oil painting.
*No class Apr 20 & May 25
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Level: Beginner
Ages: 16+
Dates: Tues, Mar. 31 - Jun. 9 (10 wks)
Time: 10:00a - 1:00p
Instructor: Robbie Moser-Saito (he/him)
Class Fee: $722.50 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.
Please expect 6-8 weeks after your session to receive all of your fired work. A team member will contact you when your work is ready to pick up.
*No class Apr 21.
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Level: All Levels
Ages: 16+
Dates: Tues, Mar. 31 - Jun. 9 (10 wks)
Time: 10:00a - 1:00p
Instructor: Aria Carpenter (any/all)
Class Fee: $648.50 Materials: $45
In this class, students will work from linoleum to woodcuts and also create non-toxic, dry point etchings. Students will explore further the techniques explored in Printmaking I, although students of all experience levels are still welcome to join. This is the perfect class for students with an interest in drawing & printmaking, and students who have already tried printmaking in the past, looking to try new techniques!
*No class Apr 21.
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Level: All Levels
Ages: 18+
Dates: Tues, Mar. 31 - Jun. 9 (10 wks)
Times:
Afternoon: 12:00p - 3:00p
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Evening: 6:30p - 9:30p
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Instructor: Ashley Vick (she/her)
Class Fee: $653.50 Materials: $55
Make beautiful jewelry with instruction from a working artist who 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 Apr 21.
Level: Beginner
Ages: 15+
Dates: Tues, Mar. 31 - Jun. 9 (10 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: William Valdes (they/them)
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 Apr 21.
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Level: All Levels
Ages: 15+
Dates: Tues, Mar. 31 - Jun. 9 (10 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 8:30p
Instructor: Zoe Schein (they/them)
Class Fee: $440 Materials: $45
How does a picture communicate an idea? A feeling? A movement? A joke? Students in this class will dive deep into the language of drawing, and how to use that language to get their idea across. Pulling content from academic drawing, children's book design, graphic design, graphic novels, advertising, and more, students will be encouraged to experiment, play, and explore - while also developing their own unique "voice" in the language of illustration
*No class Apr 21.
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Level: Intermediate
Ages: 16+
Dates: Tues, Apr. 7 - Jun. 9 (9 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: Moon Rodríguez Diestler (he/him)
Class Fee: $650.25 Materials: $55
This class is structured for students who have taken the beginning wheel class or who have had an introductory experience throwing on the pottery wheel. This class will focus on further developing basic skills and techniques with demonstrations of a variety of forms, and more advanced glazing and decorating ideas.
Please expect 6-8 weeks after your session to receive all of your fired work. A team member will contact you when your work is ready to pick up.
*No class Apr 21.
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Level: All Levels
Ages: 16+
Dates: Wed, Apr. 1 - Jun. 10 (10 wks)
Time: 10:00a - 1:00p
Instructor: Katie McColgan (she/her)
Class Fee: $722.50 Materials: $55
Develop wheelthrowing, handbuilding, and surface design skills through projects and exercises in relief carving, coil building, and advanced underglaze application methods.
Please expect 6-8 weeks after your session to receive all of your fired work. A team member will contact you when your work is ready to pick up.
*No class Apr 22.
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Level: Intermediate
Ages: 16+
Dates: Wed, Apr. 1 - Jun. 10 (10 wks)
Time: 10:00a - 1:00p
Instructor: Shamayam Sullivan (she/her)
Class Fee: $648.50 Materials: $45
This class is designed to challenge your drawing and painting skills and refine your techniques. Students with previous drawing and painting experience, or students from Painting and Drawing I, will expand their knowledge on painting techniques such as color theory, material mastery, and still-life rendering. This class will allow for more creative exploration with guidance from the instructor. Our main mediums will be charcoal, pastels, graphite, oil painting, and watercolor.
*No class Apr 22.
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Level: All Levels
Ages: 16+
Dates: Wed, Apr. 1 - Jun. 10 (10 wks)
Time: 10:00a - 1:00p
Instructor: Shannon Johnson (she/her)
Class Fee: $648.50 Materials: $45
Self-portraiture can be a powerful tool in photography. Learn how to develop confidence with self-portrait exercises, both in and out of the classroom. Students will practice a variety of methods using DSLR cameras to take self-portraits including long-exposure, lighting, self-timers, and remote triggers.
Participants must provide their own cameras and devices for editing. DSLRs are recommended.
*No class Apr 22.
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Level: Beginner
Ages: 18+
Dates: Wed, Apr. 1 - Jun. 10 (10 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 8:30p
Instructor: Zoe Schein (they/them)
Class Fee: $440 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, and 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 Apr 22.
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Level: All Levels
Ages: 18+
Dates: Wed, Apr. 1 - Jun. 10 (10 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Class Fee: $653.50 Materials: $55
Make beautiful jewelry with instruction from a working artist who 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 Apr 22.
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Level: All Levels
Ages: 15+
Dates: Wed, Apr. 1 - May. 6 (5 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: Shannon Johnson (she/her)
Class Fee: $335.75 Materials: $55
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 Apr 22.
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Level: Beginner
Ages: 15+
Dates: Wed, May. 20 - Jun. 17 (5 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 9:00p
Instructor: Kayleigh MacDonald (she/her)
Class Fee: $279.80 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.
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Pottery & Wheelthrowing
Level: Beginner
Ages: 16+
Dates: Thurs, Apr. 2 - Jun. 11 (10 wks)
Time: 10:00a - 1:00p
Instructor: Bee (she/her)
Class Fee: $722.50 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.
Please expect 6-8 weeks after your session to receive all of your fired work. A team member will contact you when your work is ready to pick up.
*No class Apr 23.
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Level: All Levels
Ages: 16+
Dates: Thurs, May. 14 - Jun. 11 (5 wks)
Time: 10:00a - 1:00p
Instructor: Shamayam Sullivan (she/her)
Class Fee: $335.75 Materials: $45
In this 5-week intensive course, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of facial anatomy, laying the foundations for strong portraiture skills. Students will learn how to render different types of facial features with drawing & painting materials. All levels of experience are welcome.
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Ages: 18+
Dates: Thurs, Apr. 2 - Jun. 11 (10 wks)
Time: 12:00 - 2:00p
Instructor: Zoe Schein (they/them)
Class Fee: $440 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, and 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 Apr 23.
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Level: All Levels
Ages: 18+
Dates: Thurs, Apr. 2 - Jun. 11 (10 wks)
Time: 12:00p - 3:00p
Instructor: Ashley Vick (she/her)
Class Fee: $653.50 Materials: $55
Make beautiful jewelry with instruction from a working artist who 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 Apr 23.
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Level: All Levels
Ages: 16+
Dates: Thurs, Apr. 2 - Jun. 11 (10 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: Bee (she/her)
Class Fee: $722.50 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.
Please expect 6-8 weeks after your session to receive all of your fired work. A team member will contact you when your work is ready to pick up.
*No class Apr 23.
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Level: All Levels
Ages: 15+
Dates: Thurs, Apr. 2 - Jun. 11 (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 Apr 23.
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Level: Intermediate
Ages: 16+
Dates: Thurs, Apr. 2 - Jun. 11 (10 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: Shamayam Sullivan (she/her)
Class Fee: $648.50 Materials: $55
Refine your oil painting skills with lessons on advanced color theory, painting handling and surface techniques, complex composition and design, and light and form exercises. Lessons will allow for more creative exploration with guidance from the instructor. This class is suitable for students who have taken Oil Painting I, Painting & Drawing I, or students who are self-taught intermediate oil painters.
*No class Apr 23.
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Level: All Levels
Ages: 16+
Dates: Fri, Apr. 10 - Jun. 5 (8 wks)
Time: 10:00a - 1:00p
Instructor: Bee (she/her)
Class Fee: $578 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.
Please expect 6-8 weeks after your session to receive all of your fired work. A team member will contact you when your work is ready to pick up.
*No class Apr 24.
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Level: Beginner
Ages: 16+
Dates: Fri, May. 8 - Jun. 5 (5 wks)
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: Romy Saint Hilaire (she/her)
Class Fee: $375.25 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
Please expect 6-8 weeks after your session to receive all of your fired work. A team member will contact you when your work is ready to pick up.
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Level: Intermediate
Ages: 16+
Dates: Sat, Apr. 11 - Jun. 13 (10 wks)
Time: 10:00a - 1:00p
Instructor: Moon Rodríguez Diestler (he/him)
Class Fee: $722.50 Materials: $55
This class is structured for students who have taken the beginning wheel class or who have had an introductory experience throwing on the pottery wheel. This class will focus on further developing basic skills and techniques with demonstrations of a variety of forms, and more advanced glazing and decorating ideas.
Please expect 6-8 weeks after your session to receive all of your fired work. A team member will contact you when your work is ready to pick up.
*No class May 2.
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Level: All Levels
Ages: 16+
Date: Sat, Apr. 11 - May 16. (5 wks)
Time: 5:30 - 8:30p
Instructor: Archie Snow (they/them)
Class Fee: $375.25 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.
Please expect 6-8 weeks after your session to receive all of your fired work. A team member will contact you when your work is ready to pick up.
*No class May 2.
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Level: Beginner
Ages: 16+
Date: Sat, May. 23 - Jun 20. (5 wks)
Time: 5:30 - 8:30p
Instructor: Archie Snow (they/them)
Class Fee: $375.25 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
Please expect 6-8 weeks after your session to receive all of your fired work. A team member will contact you when your work is ready to pick up.
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Level: Beginner
Ages: 16+
Class Fee: $375.25 Materials: $55
Session 1: Sun, May. 24 - June 21. (5 wks)
Time: 10:00a - 1:00p
Instructor: Robbie Moser-Saito (he/him)
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Session 2: Sun, Apr. 12 - May 10 (5 wks)
Time: 1:30p - 4:30p
Instructor: Robbie Moser-Saito (he/him)
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Session 3: Sun, Apr. 12 - May 10 (5 wks)
Time: 5:00p - 8:00p
Instructor: Archie Snow (they/them)
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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
Please expect 6-8 weeks after your session to receive all of your fired work. A team member will contact you when your work is ready to pick up.
Level: All Levels
Ages: 16+
Class Fee: $375.25 Materials: $55
Session 1: Sun, Apr. 12 - May 10 (5 wks)
Time: 10:00a - 1:00p
Instructor: Robbie Moser-Saito (he/him)
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Session 2: Sun, May. 24 - June 21 (5 wks)
Time: 1:30p - 4:30p
Instructor: Archie Snow (they/them)
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Session 3: Sun, May. 24 - June 21. (5 wks)
Time: 5:00p - 8:00p
Instructor: Archie Snow (they/them)
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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.
Please expect 6-8 weeks after your session to receive all of your fired work. A team member will contact you when your work is ready to pick up.
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