We offer private lessons and tuition assistance to accommodate anyone who wishes to take a class. For more information, reach out to us at office@brooklineartscenter.com
Ages: 16+
Time: 6:30 - 9:30p
Instructor: Robbie Moser-Saito (he/him)
Class Fee: $114.45
Dates:
Fri, Feb 20, 2026
Fri, Feb 27, 2026
Fri, Mar 6, 2026
Fri, Apr 3, 2026
Fri, Apr 10, 2026
Fri, Apr 17, 2026
Fri, Apr 24, 2026
Fri, May 1, 2026
Curious about wheelthrowing? In this one-night workshop, you can create unique clay objects with step-by-step instruction and demonstrations of wheelthrowing and/or handbuilding techniques. You will have the chance to decorate your work with underglaze, and you can choose one glaze for each of your pieces. No previous ceramic knowledge is required!
All artworks will be available for pick up 6-8 weeks after class.
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Ages: 18+
Time: 6:30 - 9:30p
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Class Fee: $107.55
Dates:
Fri, Mar 6, 2026
Have you ever wanted to make a silver ring? Dive into the art of jewelry making with our hands-on class focused on making a ring band in sterling silver. You’ll learn how to stamp, texture, form, and solder your very own one-of-a-kind ring. We'll practice first in brass or copper, and then move on to silver. This class is open to all levels - including beginners or students who would like to try working in silver.
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Ages: 15+
Time: 10:00a - 1:00p
Instructor: Shamayam Sullivan (she/her)
Class Fee: $92.55
Dates:
Sat, Feb 28, 2026
Sat, May 9, 2026
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: 16+
Time: 6:30 - 9:30p
Instructor: Aria Carpenter (any/all)
Class Fee: $92.55
Dates:
Fri, Mar 6, 2026
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| Fri, Apr 24, 2026 |
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| Fri, Jun 5, 2026 |
Join us for an introduction to relief printmaking where we design, carve, and print original images on paper and fabric! Bring your images to life in a new medium or use the opportunity to hone your craft as we explore at-home-friendly linocut techniques and materials!
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Ages: 15+
Dates: Fri, Mar 20 & Mar 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: 55+
Dates: Thurs, Feb 26, Mar 5, Mar 12, 2026
Time: 1:30 - 4:30p
Instructor: Romy Saint Hilaire (she/her)
Class Fee: $253.35
This is a workshop series designed for elders to work with clay in a creative, social environment. Those who are looking to build a creative community, while learning a new skill are encouraged to take this workshop series. Through this series, the BAC aims to offer intergenerational programming for people at every stage of their lives, making art accessible and fun no matter which stage you’re at.
As working with clay can be physically demanding, we recommend that participants are able to lift about 10lbs. If you have any questions about this, please email us at office@brooklineartscenter.com.
All artworks will be available for pick up 6-8 weeks after class.
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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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Ages: 15+
Time: 6:30 - 9:00p
Instructor: Zoe Schein (they/them)
Class Fee: $82.13
Dates:
Fri, Mar 6, 2026
Fri, Jun 5, 2026
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+
Instructor: Shannon Johnson (she/her)
Class Fee: $92.55
Dates:
Sat, Mar 7, 2026 (10:00a - 1:00p)
Sun, May 31, 2026 (12:00 - 3:00p)
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 black-out poetry, cutting, collage, re-binding, covers, and other mixed media techniques.
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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: 18+
Time: 6:30 - 9:30p
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Class Fee: $107.55
Dates:
Fri, Mar 13, 2026
Fri, Apr 17, 2026
Dive into the art of jewelry making with our hands-on class focused on making a textured wide band ring in copper or brass. You’ll learn how to stamp, texture, form, and solder your very own one-of-a-kind ring. This class is open to all levels - no jewelry experience is necessary!
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Ages: 18+
Time: 6:30 - 9:30p
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Class Fee: $107.55
Dates:
Fri, Apr 24, 2026
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
This workshop will provide guided instruction on how to make stackable rings. You will learn to craft trendy, elegant rings meant to mix and match. This workshop includes aspects of metalworking, such as soldering, hammering, cutting metal, filing, and polishing.
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Ages: 18+
Time: 6:30 - 9:30p
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Class Fee: $130
Dates:
| Fri, Apr 10, 2026 Fri, Jun 5, 2026 |
Have you ever wanted to make a silver ring? Dive into the art of jewelry making with our hands-on class focused on making a ring band in sterling silver. You’ll learn how to stamp, texture, form, and solder your very own one-of-a-kind ring. We'll practice first in brass or copper, and then move on to silver. This class is open to all levels - including beginners or students who would like to try working in silver.
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Ages: 15+
Instructor: Shannon Johnson (she/her)
Class Fee: $92.55
Dates:
Sat, Mar 14, 2026 ( 2:00 - 5:00p)
Sun, Jun 7, 2026 (12:00 - 3:00p)
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 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: Fri, Apr 24, 2026
Time: 6:30 - 9:30p
Instructor: Zoe Schein (they/them)
Class Fee: $92.55
Draw what you see and see what you draw! In this introductory-level workshop, students will learn the essentials of drawing techniques – specifically drawing from observation and reality. Using graphite to its fullest extent, students will learn simple, effective strategies for observing and drawing that can be carried into any kind of visual art.
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Ages: 15+
Date: Fri, May 8, 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: 15+
Dates: Sat, April 11, 18, 25
Time: 10:00a - 1:00p
Instructor: Nasiri Guzman (he/him)
Class Fee: $277.65
This 3-day workshop introduces beginners to the fundamentals of creating expressive and realistic portraits. Students will learn techniques for accurately measuring facial features, understanding proportions, and applying values to create depth and dimension. Through guided exercises with charcoal, participants will explore how to capture light, shadow, and life in their portraits.
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Ages: 15+
Dates: Sat, May 9, 16, 23
Time: 10:00a - 1:00p
Instructor: Nasiri Guzman (he/him)
Class Fee: $277.65
This 3-day workshop teaches students how to create believable, atmospheric landscapes with watercolor. Participants will explore color theory and learn how to apply it effectively in their paintings. The class will also cover techniques for simplifying details and incorporating ink to enhance depth and expression.
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Ages: 15+
Dates: Sat, May 16, 23, 30
Time: 2:30 - 5:00p
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 with 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+
Dates: Sun, Jun 7 & 14, 2026
Time: 2:30 - 5:00p
Instructor: Madeline Fine (she/her)
Class Fee: $134.25
Ready to continue exploring fold forming? This workshop is designed for students who have taken the introductory class and want to further develop their fold-formed jewelry skills. Participants will refine techniques in shaping, hammering, annealing, and soldering while experimenting with more complex forms in copper. Create earrings, pendants, or components for larger projects as you build confidence and expand your design possibilities. Perfect for those eager to keep pushing their fold forming practice further.
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Ages: 15+
Dates: Sat, Jun 6, 2026
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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Ages: 18+
Dates: Fri, Jun 12, 2026
Time: 6:30 - 9:30p
Instructor: Romy Saint Hilaire (she/her)
Class Fee: $114.45 (per participant)
Got Friday night plans? Grab a friend, partner, or family member and create unique clay objects in this introduction to wheelthrowing & handbuilding date night. In this one-day workshop, your instructor will provide you with step-by-step instruction and demonstrate a variety of wheelthrowing and/or handbuilding techniques and fundamentals.
All artworks will be available for pick up 6-8 weeks after class. No previous ceramic knowledge is required.
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Ages: 16+
Dates: Sat, Jun 6, 2026
Time: 10:30a - 1:00p
Instructor: Kayleigh MacDonald (she/her)
Class Fee: $82.13
Explore the magic of sun printing during this one-day, outdoor cyanotype workshop for adults! Cyanotype is a 19th-century photographic printing technique that uses UV light to create a Prussian blue print. The workshop will begin by foraging for plant materials to print with at Monmouth Park, but you can also bring specific objects from home that you'd like to print with, including photo negatives or any other flat objects. In the second part of the workshop, students will arrange their objects on light-sensitive paper and expose their compositions to the sun, creating beautiful, Prussian blue prints.
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Ages: 5-12 (+ Parent)
Dates: Sat, Jun 13, 2026
Time: 10:00a - 12:00p
Instructor: Kayleigh MacDonald (she/her)
Class Fee:
1 caregiver + 1 child : $71.70
1-2 caregivers + 1-2 children: $96.70
Explore the magic of sun printing during this one-day, outdoor cyanotype workshop for families! The worcanvakshop will begin by foraging for plant materials to print with at Monmouth Park, but you can also bring specific objects from home that you'd like to print with. In the second part of the workshop, students will arrange their objects on light-sensitive paper and expose their compositions to the sun, creating beautiful cyan blue prints.
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Information
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 tuition.