We offer private lessons and financial aid to accommodate anyone who wishes to take a class. For more information, reach out to us at office@brooklineartscenter.com
Ages: 16+
Class Fee: $105
Dates:
Fridays
Apr. 18 | 6:30p - 9:30p | Kylie Marden
May 2 | 6:30p - 9:30p | Moon Rodríguez
May 9 | 6:30p - 9:30p | Kylie Marden
Curious about wheelthrowing? Create unique clay objects in this introduction to wheelthrowing & handbuilding 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. You will have the chance to decorate your work with underglaze, and can choose one glaze for each of their pieces!
All artworks will be available for pick up 6-8 weeks after class. You will be contacted when your pieces are ready to be picked up. No previous ceramic knowledge is required.
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Ages: 16+
Class Fee: $105
Dates:
Saturdays
Mar. 1 | 5:00p - 8:00p | Archie Snow
Mar. 8 | 5:00p - 8:00p | Archie Snow
Mar. 15 | 5:00p - 8:00p | Archie Snow
Apr. 5 | 6:30p - 9:30p | Kylie Marden
Apr. 12 | 6:30p - 9:30p | Archie Snow
Apr. 26 | 6:30p - 9:30p | Robbie Moser
Jun. 21 | 6:30p - 9:30p | Archie Snow
Curious about wheelthrowing? Create unique clay objects in this introduction to wheelthrowing & handbuilding 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. You will have the chance to decorate your work with underglaze, and can choose one glaze for each of their pieces!
All artworks will be available for pick up 6-8 weeks after class. You will be contacted when your pieces are ready to be picked up. No previous ceramic knowledge is required.
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Ages: 16+
Class Fee: $105
Dates:
Sundays
Apr. 6 | 5:30p - 8:30p | Archie Snow
Apr. 13 | 5:30p - 8:30p | Archie Snow
May 25 | 1:30p - 4:30p | Archie Snow
June 15 | 5:30p - 8:30p | Archie Snow
Curious about wheelthrowing? Create unique clay objects in this introduction to wheelthrowing & handbuilding 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. You will have the chance to decorate your work with underglaze, and can choose one glaze for each of their pieces!
All artworks will be available for pick up 6-8 weeks after class. You will be contacted when your pieces are ready to be picked up. No previous ceramic knowledge is required.
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Ages: 16+
Instructor: Robbie Moser-Saito (he/him)
Class Fee: $105
Dates:
Fridays
Apr. 11 | 6:30p - 9:30p Register
Saturdays
Mar. 22 | 5:00p - 8:00p Register
Apr. 19 | 6:30p - 9:30p Register
Looking for a clay experience that is leisurely and meditative? This coil building workshop focuses on creating forms by hand that can range from functional to sculptural, and from representational to abstract. We will explore a range of techniques to incorporate organic textures and shapes into your pieces! This workshop is ideal for those who are interested in expanding their ceramics outside of the wheel, and all levels of experience are welcome.
All artworks will be available for pick up 6-8 weeks after class. You will be contacted when your pieces are ready to be picked up. No previous ceramic knowledge is required.
Ages: 15+
Date: Friday, Mar. 7 2025
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Class Fee: $105
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: 15+
Date: Sunday, Mar. 16 + 23 (2-day)
Time: 12:00p - 3:00p
Instructor: Ashley Vick (she/her)
Class Fee: $164
Spinner, fidget and anxiety rings are all the rage. Learn basic metalsmithing techninques such as soldering, sawing, forming, texturing and polishing to create your very own spinner ring. Students will work with copper, silver and brass.
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Ages: 16+
Instructor: Aria Carpenter (any/all)
Class Fee: $90
Dates:
Sun, Mar 16, 6:30p - 9:30p Register
Sat, April 26, 6:30p - 9:30p Register
Sun, May 25, 1:30p - 4:30p Register
Join us for a unique printmaking experience as we explore Monotype, a technique that never produces two of the same print. In this workshop, you will create a series of your own prints! The teacher will provide step-by-step instructions and demos for carved rubber stamp making and using the stamps to create prints. All levels of art experience are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Ages: 16+
Date: Sunday Apr. 6
Time: 2:00p - 5:00p
Instructor: Madeline Fine (she/her)
Class Fee: $105
Learn ways to cut, shape, file and solder to make beautiful hoop earrings. This is the time for you to design and own your circle, hoop, oval, square, hexagon, etc. You will be introduced to copper and practice basic soldering and annealing, use a variety of hand tools and learn and practice basic good workshop practices. Make earrings, a pendant, a ring or something else, the options are endless! Beginner or intermediate, novice or experienced, this will meet you right where you are.
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Ages: 12-17
Date: Saturday, April 19
Time: 2:30p - 5:30p
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Class Fee: $105
25% off when you purchase an teen jewelry class this Spring. Available as an add-on when registering for a full session or intensive.
Dive into the art of jewelry making with our hand-on class focused on making a charm bracelet in this workshop for Teens. Learn how to stamp, drill, and polish brass and copper charms, and attach them to bracelets. We'll also learn how to wire wrap beads to add color and sparkle!
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Ages: 15+
Date: Friday, May 2
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Class Fee: $105
Dive into the art of jewelry making with our hand-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: 15+
Date: Friday, May 9
Time: 6:00p - 9:00p
Instructor: Zoe Schein (they/them)
Class Fee: $90
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: 16+
Date: Sunday, May 11
Time: 10am - 1pm
Instructor: Katie McColgan
Class Fee: $90
25% off when you purchase an adult ceramic class this Spring. Available as an add-on when registering for a full session or intensive.
Have you taken a ceramics class at BAC? Do you have too many vessels and not enough functions for them? This class is a post-session add on to further explore the uses of our ceramics. Although not a professional florist, Katie McColgan has been exploring the vast spectrum of function of ceramic vessels, including DIY floral arrangements. Create a beautiful center piece or a gift for a loved one. Students will make 1 or 2 floral arrangements depending on the size of the vessels.
Students should provide vessels that are no shorter than 6" tall. All other materials will be provided by the instructor. No prior ceramic or flower arranging experience required.
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Ages: 15+
Date: Sunday, May 11
Time: 12pm - 3pm
Instructor: Amanda Pickler (she/her)
Class Fee: $90
25% off when you purchase an adult studio class this Spring. Available as an add-on when registering for a full session or intensive.
Students will gain a basic material understanding for watercolor as we spend time outside painting the landscape. Students will learn about plein air techniques and painting from observation.
Students will meet at BAC and travel as a group to the Longwood Mall, a linear park that includes some of the oldest groves of European Beech trees in North America. The park is approximately a half mile away from the Brookline Arts Center. Art materials will be provided by BAC, along with easels, and seats.
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Ages: 16+
Date: Fridays, May 16, May 23, & May 30 (3 days)
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Instructor: William Valdes (they/them)
Class Fee: $150
25% off when you purchase an adult studio class this Spring. Available as an add-on when registering for a full session or intensive.
Add a personal touch to your art by making your own paper! This hands-on workshop explores papermaking using unconventional materials like plant fibers, and found objects. You'll learn how to craft your own unique pieces that challenge the traditional boundaries of papermaking. Open to all levels of experience this class emphasizes creativity, process and innovation.
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Ages: 16+
Date: Saturday, May 17
Time: 2:30p - 5:30p
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Class Fee: $105
25% off when you purchase an adult jewelry this Spring. Available as an add-on when registering for a full session or intensive.
Have you ever wanted to make a silver ring? Dive into the art of jewelry making with our hand-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: 16+
Date: Friday, May 30
Time: 6:30p - 9:30p
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Class Fee: $105
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: 15+
Date: Friday, June 6
Time: 6:30p - 9:00p
Instructor: Zoe Schein (they/them)
Class Fee: $80
25% off when you purchase an adult studio class this Spring. Available as an add-on when registering for a full session or intensive.
Always thought about making comics, but don't know where to start? In this fun, fast-paced, low-stakes workshop, illustrator, artist, and cartoonist Zoe Schein will get you over the hump of putting pencil to paper and guide you through exercises to help you identify and embrace your own personal comics style. Whether your ultimate goal is the Great American Graphic Novel or just making your friends laugh, this workshop will leave you excited and inspired to put your comics onto paper - and into the world.
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Ages: 16+
Date: Saturday, June 14
Time: 10am - 1pm
Instructor: Katie McColgan
Class Fee: $90
25% off when you purchase an adult ceramic class this Spring. Available as an add-on when registering for a full session or intensive.
Have you taken a ceramics class at BAC? Do you have too many vessels and not enough functions for them? This class is a post-session add on to further explore the uses of our ceramics. We will make 1 - 3 potted candles using soy wax depending on the size of the vessel. Students will choose the wax color and scent to suit their pot. Students will also be instructed on how to recycle and reuse these at home to make many more candles to come.
Students should bring a variety of completed small pots from ceramics class. All other materials will be provided. If you do not have any handthrown pots, small cups and bowls will easily suffice.
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Ages: 15+
Date: Sunday, June 22
Time: 12pm - 3pm
Instructor: Amanda Pickler (she/her)
Class Fee: $90
This workshop is focused on celebrating Pride, LGBTQIA community is encouraged to sign up. We will be printing Pride focused linoleum blocks. Paper will be provided, but if you wish to print on totes, t-shirts, etc bring your own materials. In this workshop stencils will be provided, or students can create their own designs.
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Information
The BAC believes the arts should be accessible to all!
Tuition assistance (or financial aid) for classes 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 the week of December 16 - 20. 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 or workshops.
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.