For full session classes (8-10 Sessions), registration remains open until the third class meeting. Missed classes are not eligible for refunds or prorated tuition. For Short Session classes (4-5 Sessions), registration remains open until the second class meeting. For Workshops or Short Sessions (1-3 Sessions), registration remains open 24 hours before the start date.
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. Missed classes are not eligible for refunds or prorated tuition.
Ages: 5–7
Dates: Mon, Jan 11–Mar 15 (8 sessions)
Time: 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: Megan Hyde (she/her)
Class Fee: $368
We'll explore bringing to life the real, fantastical, and imaginary creatures and worlds that live around us and within us. Students will be introduced to a range of different materials and techniques, from watercolor and tempera paints, to book-making, print-making, sculpting, collage and more. Exclusion Dates Jan 18 + Feb 15
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Ages: 5–7
Dates: Mon, Jan 11–Mar 15 (8 sessions)
Time: 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: Katie McColgan (she/her)
Class Fee: $384 Materials: $55
Spend the winter season exploring the wonderful world of clay and all of its sculptural possibilities. Students will learn a range of hand-building techniques including coil building, double pinch pot construction, and slab mug sculpting, and discover how these methods can be used to create both functional and imaginative forms. Through guided demonstrations and plenty of creative freedom, kids will experiment with shape, texture, and surface design as they bring their ideas to life. Exclusion Dates Jan 18 + Feb 15
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Ages: 8–12
Dates: Mon, Jan 11–Mar 15 (8 sessions)
Time: 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: Zoe Schein (they/them)
Class Fee: $368
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. Exclusion Dates Jan 18 + Feb 15
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Ages: 12–17
Dates: Mon, Jan 11–Mar 15 (8 sessions)
Time: 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Class Fee: $220 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. Students must feel comfortable working independently with sharp tools and torches. This class is for all levels of experience. Exclusion Dates Jan 18 + Feb 15
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Ages: 5–7
Dates: Tue, Jan 12–Mar 16 (8 sessions)
Time: 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: TBD
Class Fee: $368
Explore art in every form in this class! Students will be introduced to new mediums like printmaking and sculpture and gain a greater understanding of the mediums they have tried before, such as painting and drawing. In each class, students will learn new techniques and work on projects that will help them strengthen their artistic abilities! Exclusion Dates Feb 16 + Mar 9.
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Ages: 12–17
Dates: Two options bellow (5 sessions)
Time: 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Class Fee: $220 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. Students must feel comfortable working independently with sharp tools and torches. This class is for all levels of experience. Exclusion Date Mar 9.
Mon, Jan 12–Feb 9
Mon, Feb 23–Mar 30
Ages: 8–12
Dates: Tue, Jan 12–Mar 16 (8 sessions)
Time: 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: Robbie Moser Saito (he/him)
Class Fee: $384 Materials: $55
Spend the winter season exploring the wonderful world of clay and all of its sculptural possibilities. Students will learn a range of hand-building techniques including coil building, double pinch pot construction, and slab mug sculpting, and discover how these methods can be used to create both functional and imaginative forms. Through guided demonstrations and plenty of creative freedom, kids will experiment with shape, texture, and surface design as they bring their ideas to life. Exclusion Dates Feb 16 + Mar 9.
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Ages: 10–13
Dates: Tue, Jan 12–Mar 16 (8 sessions)
Time: 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: Sarah Ginnochio (she/her)
Class Fee: $368
Discover what you can create with just a needle and thread! In this beginner-friendly embroidery class, students will learn essential hand-stitching techniques while experimenting with color, texture, pattern, and personal design. We’ll start with basic stitches and build our skills through creative projects, learning how to turn drawings and ideas into embroidered designs. Students will have opportunities to create their own patterns and explore ways embroidery can add personality to clothing, accessories, and works of art. No previous sewing or embroidery experience is needed, just bring your creativity and get ready to stitch! Exclusion Dates Feb 16 + Mar 9.
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Ages: 5–7
Dates: Wed, Jan 13–Mar 17 (8 sessions)
Time: 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: Katie McColgan (she/her)
Class Fee: $648 Materials: $55
Spend the winter season exploring the wonderful world of clay and all of its sculptural possibilities. Students will learn a range of hand-building techniques including coil building, double pinch pot construction, and slab mug sculpting, and discover how these methods can be used to create both functional and imaginative forms. Through guided demonstrations and plenty of creative freedom, kids will experiment with shape, texture, and surface design as they bring their ideas to life. Exclusion Dates Feb 17.
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Ages: 5–7
Dates: Wed, Jan 13–Mar 17 (8 sessions)
Time: 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: TBD
Class Fee: $414
Students will be introduced to the basic principles of art-making in this class. Through fun painting and drawing activities, students will learn techniques such as mixing colors, pattern making, and design. Expand your imagination and explore what you can do with colors, shapes, and lines! Exclusion Dates Feb 17.
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Ages: 8–12
Dates: Wed, Jan 13–Mar 17 (8 sessions)
Time: 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: Sarah Ginnochio (she/her)
Class Fee: $414
Explore the colorful world of acrylic painting! In this class, young artists will learn the basics of painting while experimenting with color, brushwork, texture, and composition. Students will practice mixing their own colors and discovering different ways to use brushes and paint to create exciting effects. Through a variety of projects, we’ll paint from observation and imagination, exploring subjects like still lifes, portraits, landscapes, and creative ideas of our own. Along the way, students will build their painting skills, develop their individual style, and gain confidence bringing their ideas to life on canvas. Exclusion Dates Feb 17.
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Ages: 5–7
Dates: Thur, Jan 14–Mar 18 (9 sessions)
Time: 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: Sarah Ginnochio (she/her)
Class Fee: $414
Get ready to build, sculpt, and create! In this hands-on class, young artists will explore the exciting world of three-dimensional art through playful projects and a variety of materials. Students will experiment with shape, form, texture, balance, and structure as they transform their ideas into sculptures they can see from every side. From tiny creations to imaginative structures, each project will encourage creative problem-solving and plenty of experimentation. Perfect for young artists who love to make, build, and bring their ideas to life! Exclusion Date Feb 18.
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Ages: 8–12
Dates: Thur, Jan 14–Feb 11 (5 sessions)
Time: 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: Zoe Schein (they/them)
Class Fee: $230
Drawing is where art begins! This class is perfect for young artists who want to grow their skills. Projects in this class are designed to develop student's technical ability and build their creativity. Students will explore different drawing media, from graphite to charcoal to colored pencils and pastels, while learning how to use those tools to draw more realistic, expressive, and imaginative images. Whether your child is a practiced artist or is picking up a pencil or brush for the first time, this class is a great opportunity to develop new drawing techniques and skills!
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Ages: 8–12
Dates: Thur, Feb 25–Mar 25 (5 sessions)
Time: 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: Zoe Schein (they/them)
Class Fee: $230
A class for voracious artmakers! Each week we will explore a new medium or concept through a fun, engaging project. We'll explore Greek mythology, outer space, fantastical creatures, portraits of ourselves, our loved ones, or our favorite celebrities, comics illustration, and more! Students will dig into 2D and 3D media like wax resist, paper maché, bubble wrap printmaking, soap carving, and just plain drawing; this class is perfect for the young artist who wants to try it all.
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Ages: 5–7
Dates: Thurs, Jan 14–Feb 11
Time: 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: Robbie Moser Saito (he/him)
Class Fee: $240 Materials: $55
Spend the winter season exploring the wonderful world of clay and all of its sculptural possibilities. In this short session, students will learn a range of hand-building techniques including coil building, double pinch pot construction, and slab mug sculpting, and discover how these methods can be used to create both functional and imaginative forms. Through guided demonstrations and plenty of creative freedom, kids will experiment with shape, texture, and surface design as they bring their ideas to life.
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Ages: 12–17
Dates: Two options below (5 sessions)
Time: 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: Ashley Vick (she/her)
Class Fee: $220 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. Students must feel comfortable working independently with sharp tools and torches. This class is for all levels of experience.
Thur, Jan 14–Feb 11
Thur, Feb 25–Mar 25
Ages: 8–12
Dates: Thur, Feb 25–Mar 25
Time: 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: Robbie Moser Saito (he/him)
Class Fee: $240 Materials: $55
Spend the winter season exploring the wonderful world of clay and all of its sculptural possibilities. In this short session, students will learn a range of hand-building techniques including coil building, double pinch pot construction, and slab mug sculpting, and discover how these methods can be used to create both functional and imaginative forms. Through guided demonstrations and plenty of creative freedom, kids will experiment with shape, texture, and surface design as they bring their ideas to life.
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Ages: 5–7
Dates: Fri, Jan 15–Mar 12 (8 sessions)
Time: 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: Sarah Ginnochio (she/her)
Class Fee: $368
Join us for felt, fabric, and tons of fun! Young artists will learn and explore various mediums of fiber art. Whether it be sewing, weaving, and spinning theres always something new and exciting to discover in the world of working with fibers. Exclusion Date Feb 19.
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Ages: 11–14
Dates: Fri, Jan 15–Feb 12 (5 sessions)
Time: 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: Zoe Schein (they/them)
Class Fee: $230
Build your experience and grow your drawing skills! This course for young teens will focus on developing students' skill in observing the human face, as well as build their knowledge of facial anatomy and techniques in portraiture. Perfect for students looking to build a portfolio, refine their personal style, or just level up their drawing powers.
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Ages: 12–17
Dates: Fri, Feb 26–Apr 2 (5 sessions)
Time: 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: Shannon Johnson (she/her)
Class Fee: $230
Printmaking is for artists of all ages! In this course, young artists will learn safe methods in printmaking, such as using linozips tool to create relief prints and exploring monotypes and stenciling. Create a design you can print on to different clothing and accessories. If you have ever wanted to make your own stamps, this class is perfect for you! Exclusion Date Feb 26.
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Ages: 12–17
Dates: Two options bellow (5 sessions)
Time: 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Class Fee: $220 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. Students must feel comfortable working independently with sharp tools and torches. This class is for all levels of experience. Exclusion Date Feb 26.
Fri, Jan 15–Feb 12
Fri, Feb 26–Apr 2
Ages: 12–17
Dates: Two options bellow (5 sessions)
Time: 3:30–5:30pm
Instructor: Moon Rodríguez Diestler (he/him)
Class Fee: $240 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! Exclusion Date Feb 26.
Fri, Jan 15–Feb 12
Fri, Feb 26–Apr 2
Ages: 5–7
Dates: Sat, 1/9, 1/23, 2/6, 2/20, 3/6 (5 sessions)
Time: 10am–12pm
Instructor: Yun Chung (she/her)
Class Fee: $230
Paint, collage, clay and more! Young artists will explore hands-on, multi-texture fun every week. In a cozy and supportive space, children create at their own pace, making exciting new discoveries with every craft!
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Ages: 2–4 + Parent
Instructor: Yun Chung (she/her)
Dates: Sat, 1/16, 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/13 (5 sessions)
Time: 10:30am–12pm
Class Fee: ($173: 1 caregiver + 1 child) or ($200: 1-2 caregivers + 1–2 children)
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.
If you plan to attend with 2 caregivers and/or 2 children, please select the second class fee option of $200. This also applies if 2 caregivers attend with 1 child. The first class fee option of $173 only applies to 1 caregiver and 1 child.
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Ages: 12–17
Dates: Sat, Jan 16–Feb 13
Time: 12–3pm
Instructor: Ashley Vick (she/her)
Class Fee: $220 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. Students must feel comfortable working independently with sharp tools and torches. This class is for all levels of experience.
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Ages: 7–11
Dates: Sun, Jan 10–Feb 7 (5 sessions)
Time: 10am–12pm
Instructor: Robbie Moser Saito (he/him)
Class Fee: $240 Materials: $55
Get ready to squish, roll, pinch, and sculpt your way through a world of clay in our weekend Clay Club! In this playful ceramics class, young artists will explore handbuilding techniques while creating everything from silly creatures and imaginative sculptures to colorful bowls and tiny treasures. Each week brings new creative challenges, plenty of hands-on fun, and the freedom to let imaginations run wild. No experience necessary, just a willingness to get a little messy!
Ages: 5–7
Dates: Sun, Jan 24–Feb 7 (3 sessions)
Time: 10am–12pm
Instructor: Megan Hyde (she/her)
Class Fee: $144
We'll have fun creating and building our own characters through finger puppets, hand puppets, marionettes, object puppetry, and more. And we'll learn some basics techniques to bring our puppet friends to life, including eye focus, movement, and breathing.
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Ages: 7–11
Dates: Sun, Feb 21–Mar 21 (5 sessions)
Time: 10am–12pm
Instructor: Romy St. Hilaire (she/her)
Class Fee: $240 Materials: $55
Get ready to squish, roll, pinch, and sculpt your way through a world of clay in our weekend Clay Club! In this playful ceramics class, young artists will explore handbuilding techniques while creating everything from silly creatures and imaginative sculptures to colorful bowls and tiny treasures. Each week brings new creative challenges, plenty of hands-on fun, and the freedom to let imaginations run wild. No experience necessary, just a willingness to get a little messy!
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Private Lessons
One-on-one Lessons and Group Lessons are offered by the BAC faculty for all ages with pricing ranging between $75–$150 per hour.
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Financial Aid
The BAC believes the arts should be accessible to all! Tuition assistance (or financial aid) for full season classes, intensives, and workshops is available for all individuals and families throughout the year. Click here to be redirected to our financial aid form.
Please do not register for a class you wish to apply financial assistance for, the BAC will assist you with your registration process if your application has been accepted.
Tuition assistance requests will not be fulfilled until 1-2 weeks before the start date of the requested class. Tuition Assistance requests can be fullfilled up to 2 weeks after the start date of the session if space permits. Until then, we ask for your patience while we work to place students in their requested classes. Scholarships for Ceramics & Jewelry are granted per individual once per fiscal year (September – August). Financial Aid does not apply to private lessons.
We are, additionally, proud to partner with the Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program – in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, and the Massachusetts Health Connector to allow participants to identify the amount they can contribute towards class