Kids & Teen 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: 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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Ages: 8-12
Dates: Mon, Jan. 12 - Mar. 30 (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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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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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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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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Ages: 12-17
Dates: Wed, Jan. 14 - Mar. 25 (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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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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Ages: 5-7
Dates: Thurs, Jan. 15 - Mar. 26 (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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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 instruction.
*No class Feb 19.
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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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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 5-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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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, stone settings, stone inlay, repousse, and reticulations will also be introduced.
*No class Feb 20.
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Ages: 12-17
Dates: Fri, Jan. 9 - Mar. 13 (9 wks)
Time: 3:30p - 5:30p
Instructor: Robbie Moser-Saito (he/him)
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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Ages: 15+
Date: Fri, Jan 30, 2026
Time: 6:30 - 9:00p
Instructor: Zoe Schein (they/them)
Class Fee: $82.13
Explore the potential of one of the world’s most ancient art mediums: ink! In this workshop, students will learn the basic principles of ink drawing and composition, explore markmaking through expressive exercises, and use those skills to create their own pen-and-ink drawing to take home. Great for aspiring fine artists, cartoonists, illustrators - and anyone simply excited to learn.
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Ages: 12+
Date: Fri, Feb 6, 2026
Time: 6:30 - 9:00p
Instructor: Sarah Ginocchio (she/they)
Class Fee: $82.13
Learn about a special kind of printmaking using only tape! Explore making stickers and creating collages, zines, and journal pages using the easy & accessible tape transfer method.
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Ages: 15+
Dates: Fri, Feb 20 & Feb 27, 2026
Time: 6:30 - 9:30p
Instructor: Shamayam Sullivan (she/her)
Class Fee: $155.10
Learn to paint and draw people of color in this 2-day workshop! It will be an overview of portraiture and figure studies that focus primarily on painting different types of skin tones.
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Ages: 15+
Date: Fri, Mar 6, 2026
Time: 6:30 - 9:00p
Instructor: Zoe Schein (they/them)
Class Fee: $82.13
This workshop will provide students with an introduction to working with color in 2D images. Students will experiment with color and tone through brief, guided exercises that demonstrate color relationships, explore the use of color in creating mood and atmosphere, and leave the workshop with a fully colored drawing of their own!
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Ages: 15+
Date: Fri, Mar 13, 2026
Time: 6:30 - 9:30p
Instructor: Robbie Moser-Saito (he/him)
Class Fee: $114.45
Learn how to build ceramic candle holders to decorate your home! This handbuilding workshop will cover techniques such as coil building, slab building, and carving. People of all experience levels are encouraged to participate.
All artworks will be available for pick up 6-8 weeks after class.
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Ages: 2-4 (+ Parent)
Dates: 5 wks
Sat, Jan 24, Feb 7, Feb 21, Mar 7, Mar 21
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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Ages: 15+
Date: Sat, Jan 24, Jan 31, 2026, Feb 7
Time: 3:00 - 5:30p
Instructor: Madeline Fine (she/her)
Class Fee: $201.38
Time to turn over a new leaf? Make a leaf form out of metal! This is the workshop for you if you are intrigued by the idea of learning to create an organic form and are interested in gaining experience working with metal that is exciting, challenging, and rewarding. You will be introduced to basic soldering and annealing while using copper and various hand tools. Make earrings, a pendant, or the start of something more. Beginner or intermediate, novice or experienced, this will meet you right where you are.
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Ages: 15+
Date: Sat, Feb 28, 2026
Time: 10:00a - 1:00p
Instructor: Shamayam Sullivan (she/her)
Class Fee: $92.55
Learn the fundamentals of oil portrait painting in this one-day workshop. You'll practice key techniques like underpainting, mixing skin tones, and capturing facial structure. Ideal for beginners and intermediate artists looking to improve their portrait skills. Come get your hands messy and bring a face to life on canvas!
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Ages: 15+
Date: Sat, Mar 7, 2026
Time: 10:00a - 1:00p
Instructor: Shannon Johnson (she/her)
Class Fee: $92.55
Altered Books are a fun way to reuse old books or reinvent a book with new art! Students will learn how to alter books to make new artist books through a variety of techniques. Altering techniques will include blackout poetry, cutting, collage, re-binding, covers, and other mixed media techniques.
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Ages: 15+
Date: Sat, Mar 14, 2026
Time: 2:00 - 5:00p
Instructor: Shannon Johnson (she/her)
Class Fee: $92.55
Let's make Zines! Zines are a form of DIY publishing and a great way to share interests, community messages, or make original mini-books. They also provide an easy and efficient way to provide information to many people, and generally easy to make many copies of with a copy machine. Start with a blank 8.5x11" piece of paper, and the possibilities are endless!
We highly recommend that workshop participants bring materials to collage with for the workshop. Participants will study a variety of zines, learn basic zine-making techniques, including the basic 8-page zine and pamphlet style.
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Ages: 15+
Date: Sun, Mar 1, 2026
Time: 2:30 - 5:30p
Instructor: Haley Wood (she/her)
Class Fee: $92.55
Learn the basics of punch needle embroidery, from designing your own image and stretching your fabric, to familiarizing yourself with the punch needle tool and completing a small textile piece. Students will experiment with texture, line, and color while discovering the many creative possibilities of this meditative and versatile fiber art. No experience necessary, and all materials will be provided.
Haley Wood is a Cambridge-based fiber artist who has been working with punch needle embroidery and rug tufting since 2018. She has exhibited her work at the Abigail Ogilvy Gallery in Los Angeles, the MassArt Auction, and the Spring/Break Art Fair in Manhattan.
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