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EXHIBITIONS & TALKS
Artist’s Talk: Jiyoung ChungJoomchi and BeyondSaturday, Aug 1, 7pmA contemporary twist on traditional Korean paper art.
Faculty ShowcaseJamaica Plain Open Studios Saturday & Sunday, Sept 19 & 20, 11am–6pmEliot School faculty showcase indoors and out. 200 additional artists throughout Jamaica Plain.
Faculty ExhibitionsWatch for details: eliotschool.org/events
MakeSpeak: 7 Takes on CraftThursday, Oct 15, 7pmat MIT Student Center, Lobdell Room, Building W20-208, 2nd floorSeven-minute talks by seven contemporary craftspeople. Presented in collaboration with Commonwealth of Craft.
HANDS-ON HOLIDAYS
Lantern MakingMid-OctoberDetails: eliotschool.org/eventsCreate colorful lanterns from soda bottles and tissue paper, ready to light with candles for Spontaneous Celebrations’ annual Lantern Parade at the end of October. All ages welcome.
Holiday Ornaments for ChildrenSunday, Dec 20, 10am–12:30pmCome with your children and make colorful ornaments together. Open house format.
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Table of ContentsThe Eliot School inspires lifelong learning in craftsmanship and creativity for all. Celebrating skills and imagination, we encourage our students to create using head, hands and heart. We bridge machine tools with handwork, experimentation with tradition.
“Art for all” is central to our work. We believe everyone deserves access to excellent art education and the opportunity to make things by hand.
Our classes are small, comfortable and welcoming, and a buzz of activity fills our schoolhouse. Our students cover the range from beginners to experienced artists.
Our Partnership Program brings art and woodworking into Boston’s public schools, libraries, housing developments and community centers. Our artists and artisans turn classrooms, cafeterias, teachers’ lounges and community rooms into wood shops and art rooms. Through our partnerships, each year over 1,500 students in Grades K–8 experience the pleasures of making things by hand. They absorb math and literacy skills in the process, learn to take intelligent risks and reap the rewards of trial and error.
Our Scholarship Fund bridges our two programs, allowing low-income students from our Partnership Program to take classes in our schoolhouse.
We invite you to join us with hammer, thimble, camera or brush. Satisfy your desire to create and enjoy the pleasures of craftsmanship.
Schedule by day can now be found online.
Children & TeensWoodworking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Tinkering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Sewing & Fiber Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Visual Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4School & Community Partnerships . . . . . . . . . 6
AdultsWoodworking & Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Summer Intensives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Home Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Upholstery & Restoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Beautiful Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Sewing, Fashion & Fiber Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Book & Paper Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Drawing & Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Prints & Photographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Mixed Media & Other Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Design: www.acecreative.biz | Cover photograph: Ashley Harding | Inside photographs: Leah Cirker-Stark, Kelly Knight, Jenn Moller, Candice Novak, Laura Wulf | Illustrations: Matt Files
Where to find us:The Eliot School is located in the center of Jamaica Plain, halfway between the Jamaicaway and the Soldiers’ Monument, where Eliot, South and Centre Streets meet.
T: Orange Line to Forest Hills stop; walk or take Bus 39 or 48 to Eliot St.
Parking: Plenty of on-street parking. Free lighted lot on Thomas St. behind Blanchard’s one block away.
Bicycle: Hubway station at the Soldiers’ Monument, Eliot and Centre Streets.
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MailingPO Box 300351 Boston, MA 02130
Schoolhouse & Registrar 24 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain, MA
School Partnership Program & Additional Administration891 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA617.524.3313 phone | 617.524.8380 fax | [email protected]
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Children & Teens
WoodworkingEach woodworking class incorporates beginners and experienced students, with new projects each session. Small classes allow for individual attention. As students gain experience, they build familiarity with tools and materials. Younger children start with hand tools and small projects. Continuing students undertake more complex projects, gaining appreciation for wood as a creative medium. Teens advance to shop etiquette, milling, joinery, layout and power tools. Teens 17 and up may join our adult classes.
All classes emphasize safety and the pleasure of making things and completing them to take home. We provide materials for small projects; for larger projects, instructors will advise students to bring their own. Some instructors allow parents to stay if they wish.
Very Beginning Woodworking Ages 4–6 CC513
Limit 6 studentsSection 1: 10 Tuesdays, 2:30–3:30pm 1F: Oct 13–Dec 15 (Annette Lippert)1W: Jan 5–Mar 15 (no class Feb 16) (snow day make-up Mar 22) (Annette Lippert, Andrea Vilanova)
Section 2: 10 Tuesdays, 4–5pm2F: Oct 13–Dec 15 (Annette Lippert)2W: Jan 5–Mar 15 (no class Feb 16) (snow day make-up Mar 22) (Annette Lippert, Andrea Vilanova)
Section 3: 10 Thursdays, 2:30–3:30pm3F: Oct 8–Dec 17 (no class Nov 26) (Annette Lippert) 3W: Jan 7–Mar 17 (no class Feb 18) (snow day make-up Mar 24) (Annette Lippert, Andrea Vilanova)
Section 4: 10 Thursdays, 4–5pm4F: Oct 8–Dec 17 (no class Nov 26) (Annette Lippert) 4W: Jan 7–Mar 17 (no class Feb 18) (snow day make-up Mar 24) (Annette Lippert, Andrea Vilanova)$134
Kids’ Beginning Woodworking Ages 6–8 CC522
Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 10 Tuesdays, 4–5:15pm (TBA)1F: Oct 13–Dec 151W: Jan 5–Mar 15 (no class Feb 16) (snow day make-up Mar 22)
Section 2: 10 Wednesdays, 4:30–5:45pm* (Tam Willey)2F: Sept 30–Dec 16 (no class Nov 11 & 25)2W: Jan 6–Mar 16 (no class Feb 17) (snow day make-up Mar 23)*This class has a later start time to accommodate the BPS Extended Learning Time Initiative.
Section 3: 10 Thursdays, 4–5:15pm (Tam Willey)3F: Oct 8–Dec 17 (no class Nov 26)3W: Jan 7–Mar 17 (no class Feb 18) (snow day make-up Mar 24)$154
Kids’ Woodworking Ages 9–12 CC414
Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 10 Mondays, 4–5:15pm (Andy Payne)1F: Sept 28–Dec 7 (no class Oct 12)1W: Jan 4–Mar 21 (no class Jan 18, Feb 15 ) (snow day make-up Mar 28)$154
Section 2: 10 Saturdays, 1–3pm (Nancy King, Susan Vannini)2F: Oct 3–Dec 12 (no class Oct 31)2W: Jan 9–Mar 19 (no class Feb 20) (snow day make-up Mar 26)$244
Kids’ Advanced Woodworking Ages 10–14 CC702
For students who have taken at least 3 woodworking classes and are ready for the next level. Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 10 Tuesdays, 4–5:30pm (Andy Payne)1F: Oct 13–Dec 151W: Jan 5–Mar 15 (no class Feb 16) (snow day make-up Mar 22)$184
Section 2: 10 Saturdays, 1–3pm (Annette Lippert)2F: Oct 3–Dec 12 (no class Oct 31)2W: Jan 9–Mar 19 (no class Feb 20) (snow day make-up Mar 26)$234
TEENS TAKE NOTE:Teens 13 and up are
welcome in many adult classes,
given instructor’s permission.
Contact us for details. Teens 17
and up may join all adult classes.
“The instructor has great patience and understanding
and showed the kids new and exciting things.”
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Teen Woodworking I Ages 13–17 CC442
Two classes each term focus on wood turning with artisan Ken Lindgren. Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 8 Sundays, 4–6pm (Dyllan Nguyen, Annette Lippert)1F: Oct 18–Dec 61W: Jan 10–Mar 6 (no class Feb 14) (snow day make-up Mar 13)$224
Teen Woodworking II Ages 14–17 CC783
For students who have taken Teen Woodworking I and are ready for an advanced level. By instructor’s permission only. One session each term is a field trip outside of our wood shop. Limit 8 studentsSection 2: 8 Sundays, 2–4pm (Dyllan Nguyen)2F: Oct 25–Dec 132W: Jan 24–Mar 20 (no class Feb 14) (snow day make-up Apr 3)$224
Tinkering
Tinkering & Inventing Ages 10–14 CC856
Work through design challenges; take things apart and understand what’s inside; build projects that move, light up or make sounds. Learn project planning through short, skill-building projects that may combine basic analog circuitry, kinetic design, woodworking and sewing. Then construct a project of your own design. Previous projects have included race cars, robots that draw and gloves that make sounds. Each term is different; students are encouraged to continue throughout the year. Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 10 Wednesdays, 4–5:30pm (Dyllan Nguyen)1F: Sept 30–Dec 16 (no class Nov 11 & 25)1W: Jan 6–Mar 16 (no class Feb 17) (snow day make-up Mar 23)$194
NEW Tinkering II Ages 10–14 CC858
What do you want to make? Now that you’ve built up some skills, work on designing more sophisticated projects. Learn about junk robotics; build a noise-maker, an alarm for your cookie jar, a box that lights up. Learn to adapt other projects, recycle parts and research processes to suit your interests. Prerequisite: 2 sessions of Tinkering & Inventing, or by instructor's permission. Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 10 Thursdays, 4–5:30pm (Dyllan Nguyen)1F: Oct 8–Dec 17 (no class Nov 26)1W: Jan 7–Mar 17 (no class Feb 18) (snow day make-up Mar 24)$194
Children & Teens
Our HistoryThe Eliot School celebrates its 340th birthday in 2016. We will be inviting you to join in some festivities!
In 1676, thirty-eight residents of Jamaica Plain donated corn to support a school. John Eliot, local farmer and missionary, gave land to educate Africans, Native Americans and “children from this end of town.”
In the late 19th century, the school turned its focus to the arts. Manual arts, traditionally practiced at home, were disappearing in modern cities. Called on to supplement Boston’s public school offerings, the Eliot School taught woodworking, cooking and more. Training for schoolteachers followed, then instruction for adults, then children’s after-school programs. The Eliot School played a role in the spread of shop class to schools across the nation. People attended classes in our schoolhouse, reports said, “to satisfy that instinctive desire of human beings to create.”
Today, we are known for the quality of our faculty, our welcoming atmosphere, our small class size, the charm of our historic site and our extensive work bringing art and shop classes back into Boston’s public schools.
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Sewing & Fiber ArtsNewcomers and returning students mix hand and machine sewing. Small classes allow for individual attention, and we encourage kids to share their skills. Younger children start with pincushions and pillows. Older children advance to aprons, doll clothes and clothing. We supply materials for the first meeting. Then, with the instructor’s advice, bring your own fabric and sewing kit. Stay for more than one term and make new projects each time.
Kids’ Beginning Sewing Ages 6–8 CC598
Limit 6 studentsSection 1: 10 Mondays, 4–5:15pm (Carol Price)1F: Sept 28–Dec 7 (no class Oct 12)1W: Jan 4–Mar 21 (no class Jan 18, Feb 15) (snow day make-up Mar 28)$154
Section 2: 10 Wednesdays, 4–5:15pm (Carol Price)2F: Sept 30–Dec 16 (no class Nov 11 & 25)2W: Jan 6–Mar 16 (no class Feb 17) (snow day make-up Mar 23)$154
Kids’ Sewing Ages 9–12 CC112
Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 10 Saturdays, 1–3pm (Carol Price)1F: Oct 3–Dec 12 (no class Oct 31)1W: Jan 9–Mar 19 (no class Feb 20) (snow day make-up Mar 26)$244
Teen Sewing Ages 12–16 CC857
This class fulfills the prerequisite for Young Fashion Designers. Limit 6 studentsSection 1: 10 Tuesdays, 4–5:30pm (Natalie LaChall)1F: Oct 13–Dec 151W: Jan 5–Mar 15 (no class Feb 16) (snow day make-up Mar 22)$184
Young Fashion Designers: Design & Sew Ages 12–16 CC525
Take an existing pattern or piece of clothing and revise it to express your personal style. Expect to complete a new pattern and a piece of clothing. Two days will introduce some basic fashion portfolio skills. Prerequisite: Kids’ or Teen Sewing class or equivalent skills. Limit 7 studentsSection 1: 10 Saturdays, 3:30–5:30pm (Carol Price, Fifile Nguyen)1F: Oct 3–Dec 12 (no class Oct 31)1W: Jan 9–Mar 19 (no class Feb 20) (snow day make-up Mar 26)$242
Visual Arts: Drawing, Painting & MoreOur art classes emphasize the pleasure of making things and completing them to take home, exploring a variety of media, approaches and techniques. Students develop skills, imagination and confidence while having fun in a non-competitive environment. Our classes encourage cooperation, skill building and creative thinking.
Classes combine artists of all levels, with new and different projects each session. Many children return for multiple semesters, encountering new projects, challenges and skills. Small classes allow for individual attention. Materials are provided unless otherwise noted.
Tot Zone Ages 2–3 with adult CC600
Limit 8 adult/child pairsSection 1: 10 Wednesdays, 10–11am (TBA)1F: Oct 7–Dec 16 (no class Nov 11)1W: Jan 6–Mar 16 (no class Feb 17) (snow day make-up Mar 23)$142
“Tot Art gave us great exposure to art projects that are too messy
for our home, and interesting ideas of what to do with kids
and art.”
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Little Artist, Big Artist Ages 3–5 with adult CC819
Parallel play: Children and their adult companions work on their own versions of the same projects. Limit 8 adult/child pairsSection 1: 10 Wednesdays, 4–5pm (TBA) 1F: Sept 30–Dec 16 (no class Nov 11 & 25) 1W: Jan 6–Mar 16 (no class Feb 17) (snow day make-up Mar 23)$142
Adventures in Art Ages 6–9 CC752
Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 10 Mondays, 4–5:15pm (TBA)1F: Oct 5–Dec 14 (no class Oct 12) 1W: Jan 4–Mar 21 (no class Jan 18, Feb 15) (snow day make-up Mar 28)$162
Section 2: 10 Saturdays, 1–3pm (TBA)2F: Oct 3–Dec 12 (no class Oct 31)2W: Jan 9–Mar 19 (no class Feb 20) (snow day make-up Mar 26)$242
Drawing & Painting Ages 10–14 CC356
Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 10 Saturdays, 3:30–5:30pm (TBA)1F: Oct 3–Dec 12 (no class Oct 31)1W: Jan 9–Mar 19 (no class Feb 20) (snow day make-up Mar 26)$242
Comics I Ages 9–12 CC549
Make your own comic book. Looking at anime and manga, learn how to tell stories in visual form. Create dynamic characters, stories and visuals with a collaborative artist-writer teaching team. Section 1: 10 Thursdays, 4–5:30pm (Rob Stull, Kate Carito) Limit 8 students1F: Oct 8–Dec 17 (no class Nov 26)1W: Jan 7–Mar 17 (no class Feb 18) (snow day make-up Mar 24)
Section 2: 10 Saturdays, 10:30am–12pm (Rachel Maguire, Kate Carito) Limit 9 students2F: Oct 3–Dec 19 (no class Oct 17 & 31)2W: Jan 9–Mar 19 (no class Feb 20) (snow day make-up Mar 26)$184
Comics II Ages 13–17 CC706
For comic book artists ready to go to the next level. Advance your skills in storytelling, drawing, lettering and inking. Begin to master professional tools and techniques. Throughout, we will look closely at narrative and visual techniques in your favorite comics and graphic novel classics. Limit 9 studentsSection 3: 10 Saturdays, 1–3pm (Rachel Maguire, Kate Carito)3F: Oct 3–Dec 19 (no class Oct 17 & 31)3W: Jan 9–Mar 19 (no class Feb 20) (snow make-up date Mar 26)$242
Teen Artists’ Portfolio Ages 13–17 CC707
Focus on your strengths and unique voice. Bring examples of your best work to the first class, along with a portfolio to store your art. Get ready to pass your audition for high school or college. Limit 10 studentsSection 1: 10 Fridays, 4–6pm (TBA)1F: Oct 2–Dec 11 (no class Nov 27) 1W: Jan 8–Mar 18 (no class Feb 19) (snow day make-up Apr 1)$242
Children & Teens
“My son absolutely loved the Comics class.
Highlight of the week.”
“This program had a positive effect on our students. It gave them an opportunity to go outside of their comfort zone, experience something new and create projects using handheld tools and wood. Most children are not offered woodworking in schools any more. This was a very valuable creative learning experience for them.”
“I like how we got to use different materials and create stuff I never created before. I learned I could do more things than I thought I could.”
“I like when I use my imagination and do good work.”
Art & Woodworking in Boston Public Schools and the CommunityWe teach visual arts, fiber arts and woodworking both during the day and after school to 1,500 children each year in Boston’s public schools, libraries, low-income housing developments and community centers. Our students use imagination and creativity while building skills and confidence. Our hands-on curriculum aligns with Common Core and supports learning in math, literacy, social studies and science. Classes can last from one session to a full year. Our middle school programs target the needs and interests of students in grades 6–8, and include opportunities to meet professionals in the fields of art, construction and design.
Our Scholarship Fund offers a bridge for children from our partnership programs to our schoolhouse. Through our scholarships, each year about 50 children from low-income households are able to attend our Summer Program for Children and schoolhouse classes.
Building a K–8 Arts PathwayIn addition to direct work in the classroom, we are working to build high quality, sequential art education for all children in grades K–8 in a cluster of schools within the Boston Public School (BPS) system.
In collaboration with the BPS Arts Department and the BPS Arts Expansion Initiative, we have built a visual arts pathway for all students in one Boston neighborhood, Roslindale, and now strive to expand our success in Network E. One of six K–8 clusters in the Boston Public School system, Network E serves over 6,000 students in Hyde Park, Mattapan, Roslindale and West Roxbury. BPS art specialists from Network E and our own faculty regularly share curricula and best practices. They visit each others’ classrooms and learn from observing each other at work.
We work with principals on strategies to support art in their schools, and our annual Youth Arts Festival shows off the excellent work of Network E students and strengthens parent and community support.
Teaching QualityGreat art teachers are at the core of all our programs. We provide extensive professional development, sharing opportunities and support for our partnership teachers. Each year, our teachers share curricula and lesson plans. They participate in workshops on arts and literacy, cultural relevancy, classroom management, special needs teaching, curriculum development and more.
Recent PartnersBoston Public Schools Boston Collegiate Charter • Boston Teachers Union • Brooke Charter • Codman Academy • Conley Elementary • Davis Leadership Academy • Guild Elementary • Henderson Inclusion Elementary • Holmes Elementary • Irving Middle • Lee Academy • Mattahunt Elementary • McCormack Middle • Mozart Elementary • Murphy K–8 • Neighborhood House Charter • Philbrick Elementary • Sumner Elementary • UP Academy Charter • Young Achievers
Other Schools & Programs BCYF Roslindale Community Center • Boston Explorers • Boston Public Library • Boy Scouts of America/Boston Minuteman Council • Boys & Girls Club @ Sumner • British School of Boston • Cambridge-Ellis School • COMPASS School • Franklin Hill Boys & Girls Club • Hyde Square Task Force • Roxbury Tenants Association of Harvard • South Street Youth Center
School & Community PartnershipsSchool Partnership Program
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Find out more: Select “School Partnerships” on our website or contact Alison Croney: [email protected]
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Adults
Woodworking & FurnitureBasic Woodworking: Box is the prerequisite for many of our woodworking classes. Learn fundamentals as you work a given plan through to completion using hand and power tools. Learn properties of wood and shop etiquette, interpret a plan, cut and mill stock and use basic joinery.
Intermediate Woodworking classes reinforce basic skills and take you further. Stool introduces an element of your own design. Add the lathe, band saw, drill press and mortising machine to your repertoire and increase your comfort with table saw, planer and jointer. Mantel Clock offers more sophisticated use of the band saw, mortise and tenon joints, moldings made on the router table and a door with a veneered panel. Beyond Basic Box and Turned-Leg Plant Stand build additional skills.
Woodworking Open Shop follows an open format. Students design and construct projects of their choice. Expert instructors offer guidance on design, construction and finishing, based on individual needs. Students often stay for multiple semesters, enjoying the camaraderie of the shop and progressing to more ambitious projects over time.
All classes stress safe, effective use of tools.
Basic Woodworking: Box AC474
This class qualifies students for Woodworking Open Shop and other classes. Complete attendance is required to fulfill this requirement. See our withdrawal policies online. Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 6 sessions: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30–9:30pm (Heather Dawson)1F: Sept 15–Oct 1 1W: Jan 5–21 (snow day make-up Jan 26)
Section 2F: 6 sessions: Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30–9:30pm (Julio Fuentes)2F: Sept 14–30
Section 2W: 6 sessions: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 6:30–9:30pm (Julio Fuentes)2W: Jan 4–15 (snow make-up date Jan 20)
Section 3: 6 Wednesdays, 9am–12pm (Julio Fuentes)3F: Sept 30–Nov 43W: Jan 20–Feb 24 (snow day make-up Mar 2)
Section 4: 6 Saturdays, 3:30–6:30pm (Blake Johnson)4F: Sept 26–Oct 314W: Jan 9–Feb 13 (snow day make-up Feb 20)$242
Pathway to Fine WoodworkingBuild your skills one step at a time.
First, establish basic skills:
• Basic Woodworking: Box
• Intermediate Woodworking classes: Stool, Beyond Basic Box, Turned-Leg Plant Stand, Mantel Clock
Now, master joinery and finishing:
• Hand Dovetail Joints
• Mortise & Tenon Joints
• Finishing for Woodworkers*
Get some design fundamentals:
• Basic Furniture Design
• Design for Artisans
Add basic turning and carving:
• Wood Turning: Bowls & More
• Basic Woodcarving
Build your own projects:
• Woodworking Open Shop
Add special workshops as you wish.
* offered in spring/summer terms
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Woodworking Open Shop AC105
Projects must be a manageable size; check first with instructors. Prerequisite: Basic Woodworking or instructor’s permission. Limit 12 studentsSection 1: 10 Mondays, 12–3pm (Frank Pettorossi, Julio Fuentes)1F: Oct 5–Dec 14 (no class Oct 12) 1W: Jan 4–Mar 7 (snow day make-up Mar 14)
Section 2: 10 Mondays, 6:30–9:30pm (Julio Fuentes, Joe Stanewick, Charlie Tardanico)2F: Oct 19–Dec 212W: Jan 18–Mar 21 (snow day make-up Mar 28)
Section 3: 10 Thursdays, 6:30–9:30pm (Frank Pettorossi, Jac VanLoon, Howard Shrobe)3F: Oct 8–Dec 17 (no class Nov 26) 3W: Jan 28–Mar 31 (snow day make-up Apr 7)
Section 4: 10 Fridays, 9am–12pm (Frank Pettorossi, Julio Fuentes)4F: Oct 9–Dec 18 (no class Nov 27) 4W: Jan 8–Mar 11 (snow day make-up Mar 18)
Section 5: 10 Saturdays, 9am–12pm (Frank Pettorossi, Annette Lippert)5F: Oct 10–Dec 12 5W: Jan 9–Mar 12 (snow day make-up Mar 19)$362
Intermediate Woodworking Classes
Wooden Stool AC740
Add the lathe, band saw, drill press and hand mortise and tenon joints to your repertoire, and increase your comfort with table saw, planer and jointer. Introduce an element of your own design as well. This class moves at a deliberate pace; complete attendance is highly recommended. See our withdrawal policies online. Prerequisite: Basic Woodworking or equivalent skills. Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 6 Tuesdays, 12:30–3:30pm (Julio Fuentes)1F: Oct 6–Nov 10$262
Beyond Basic Box AC818
Perhaps you’ve taken our Basic Box class and even Wooden Stool. Now make a box with a drawer and two types of machine joinery: box joint and machine dovetail joint. Gain comfort in the wood shop and advance toward furniture making on your own. This class moves at a deliberate pace; complete attendance is highly recommended. See our withdrawal policies online. Prerequisite: Basic Woodworking or equivalent skills. Limit 6 studentsSection 1W: 6 Tuesdays, 12:30–3:30pm (Julio Fuentes)1W: Jan 5–Feb 9 (snow day make-up Feb 16)$262
NEW Turned-Leg Plant Stand AC901
Make a small plant stand with turned legs. Mill and dimension rough lumber, lay out and cut dowel joinery, turn legs (with attached tenons) on the lathe, and use a router to create a profile on the edge of the table top. Finish by sanding, assembling and gluing up. Prerequisite: Basic Woodworking or equivalent skills. Limit 6 studentsSection 1: 5 Fridays, 1:30–5pm (Heather Dawson) 1W: Feb 26–Mar 25 (snow day make-up Apr 1)$224 Materials: $25 payable in class
Mantel Clock AC858
Build an elegant, high-end Arts and Crafts–style mantle clock with a veneered panel set in a glass door. Learn basic inlay and veneer, mortise and tenon joinery and basic finishing techniques. This class moves at a deliberate pace; complete attendance is highly recommended. See our withdrawal policies online. Prerequisite: Basic Woodworking or equivalent skills. Limit 6 studentsSection 1: 6 Saturdays, 3:30–6:30pm (Michael Gleason)1W: Feb 27–Apr 2 (snow day make-up Apr 9)$262
“What I liked best? The ability to jump right in to a hands-on experience. Small class size
was also great.”
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Steam Bending Wood AC873
Create curved wooden forms through steam bending and laminating. Learn processes of steam bending, curf cutting and cold bent lamination, and how to determine which methods are best for different applications. Build a custom steam box using affordable materials and look at several ways to make forms and molds. Take your choice of several small projects; experimentation and creative thinking will be encouraged. Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 6 Fridays, 12:30–3:30pm (Jesse Raphael Shaw)1F: Oct 9–Nov 13$280. All materials included
NEW Heirloom Wooden Sled AC900
Make a traditional steam-bent wooden toboggan large enough for two adults. Mill and resaw rough green oak timbers, use the router table and drill press to make walnut cleats, steam bend the oak over a form, and secure the cleats to the oak by hand-hammering copper rivets. Learn various finishing techniques and bring your completed sled home for finishing. Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 6 Saturdays, 3:30–8pm (Heather Dawson)1F: Nov 7–Dec 19 (no class Dec 12)$360 Materials: $90 payable in class
Basic Furniture Design AC359
Co-sponsored by Eastern Mass. Guild of Woodworkers
Create a design for your next project using pencil, paper and simple models. Work from concept to full technical drawings. Leave with a cut list, ready to build your project in the wood shop. Bring an idea to help jump-start the process, plus drawing supplies. This is a perfect bridge from Basic Woodworking to Woodworking Open Shop, and an excellent addition to woodworking skills at any level. Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 5 Mondays, 6:30–9:30pm (Matt Files)1W: Jan 4–Feb 1 (snow day make-up Feb 8)$202
Woodcarving: Pattern, Texture, Color AW821
Carving into the surface of a flat panel, create images by exposing shapes and scenes. Start with a quick review of carving tools and fundamentals. Carve some numbers, letters, objects and simple landscapes, then explore a project of your own design. Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 8 Wednesdays, 12:30–3:30pm (Dan Paret)1W: Jan 20–Mar 9 (snow day make-up Mar 16)$292. Materials: $40 payable in class
Woodworking WorkshopsNEW Wood Turning: Rolling Pins AW875
Use the lathe to turn a fixed-handle rolling pin. Beginners will learn basic spindle-turning techniques and will make rod-style pins. Experienced students will learn intermediate turning techniques by turning tenoned mandrels, two handles and a roller. A variety of woods will be provided. Students wishing to bring their own wood should consult with the instructor in advance. All levels welcome. Limit 8 studentsSection 1M: Saturday & Sunday, Aug 1 & 2, 9am–5pm (Heather Dawson)$194. All materials included
Handmade Long Bow AW845
Make an American version of the traditional English long bow from a single piece of quarter-sawn ash with Dacron strings. Start with a review of shop safety and operation of basic power tools, wood selection and project layout. Construct a bowstring maker’s jig and a custom bowstring, then fit your final 68" bow. We will end with a trip to a certified archery range in Milton, MA, to test-fire students’ bows. All levels welcome. Limit 10 studentsSection 1F: 2 Fridays, Sept 25 & Oct 2, 9:30am–3:30pm, plus range date Oct 23, 10am–12pm (Julio Fuentes)$180. Materials: $30 payable in class
Summer Intensives: Woodworking, Upholstery, Fiber, Book & Paper ArtsImmerse yourself in craftsmanship and creativity. Set aside a summer week in our air-conditioned schoolhouse.
Wood Turning: Rolling Pins ................................................ pg. 9Slipcover Intensive ........................................................... pg. 12Upholstery Intensive ......................................................... pg. 12Millinery Intensive: Straw Hats ......................................... pg. 15Seamless Hand-Felted Jacket .......................................... pg. 16
Felted Sculpture ............................................................... pg. 16Willow Trellises for the Garden ......................................... pg. 17Experiments in Text and Image ......................................... pg. 19Joomchi and Beyond ........................................................ pg. 19
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Wooden Spoons AW822
Cut, carve and sand an elegant spoon. Beginners will make a basic version; intermediate students may try more sculptural versions. Use the band saw to establish a spoon blank, then carve handle and bowl. End with a non-toxic oil finish. Limit 6 studentsSection 1F: Saturday & Sunday, Sept 26 & 27, 9:30am–2:30pm (Annie Meyer)
Section 2F: 2 Wednesdays, Nov 25 & Dec 2, 9am–2pm (Annie Meyer)$124. Materials: $10 payable in class
Basic Woodcarving AW388
Co-sponsored by Eastern Mass. Guild of Woodworkers
Learn basics of handheld carving, including shaping, detailing and whittling. Understand basic approaches to full round and relief mode, paving the way to create decorative elements for furniture and small sculptural objects. Choose a small project to finish in the workshop or at home. Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 2 Sundays, 9:30am–1:30pm (Peter Thibeault)1F: Sept 27 & Oct 41W: Feb 7 & 14 (snow day make-up Feb 21)$102. Materials: $20 payable in class
Wood Turning: Bowls & More AW714
Co-sponsored by Eastern Mass. Guild of Woodworkers
Use the lathe to make wooden bowls, platters, abstract sculptures and more. Start with pieces of tree limbs and trunks, make them round and take off from there. Beginners will learn basic lathe techniques. Experienced students will advance to the next level at their own pace. Wood is provided in class; advanced turners may bring their own. No physical strength or previous woodworking experience required. All levels welcome. Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 2 Sundays, 10am–4pm (Ken Lindgren)1F: Oct 11 & 181W: Jan 10 & 17 (snow day make-up Jan 24)
Section 2: 2 Wednesdays, 9am–3pm (Ken Lindgren)2F: Nov 11 & 18$147. Materials: $25 payable in class
Wood Turning: Big Bowl AW819
Work one-on-one with a master turner and make a large bowl. Contact us to make a schedule that works for you. (Ken Lindgren)
$65 per hour. Wood is available for purchase in class
NEW Wood Turning: Weed Pots AW898
Use various turning techniques to make one or more decorative pots. Weed pots are tiny vessels made to hold leaves, grass or small-stemmed findings. They can’t hold water, so beauty can be found in the impermanence of the natural treasures you place in them. A variety of wood species will be provided; students may bring their own wood with instructor’s approval. No prior turning experience necessary; all levels welcome. Limit 6 studentsSection 1F: 2 Sundays, Nov 29 & Dec 6, 10am–1pm (Heather Dawson)$80. Materials: $15 payable in class
NEW Carved Wooden Platter AC896
Excavate, shape and carve a wooden serving platter using mallet-driven tools. Finish with food-safe milk paint or oil. Learn about a variety of carving gouges, sharpening and choices in design, wood, texture and finishing. All levels welcome; no experience required. Limit 6 studentsSection 1F: 4 Wednesdays, Nov 25–Dec 16, 9am–3pm (Dan Paret)$290. Materials: $30 payable in class
Fancy Cutting Boards AW820
Make a multicolored cutting board using a variety of wood in a variety of shapes, including curves. Using the band saw and basic lamination, cut, bend and glue multiple times to create a beautiful and complex design. Limit 6 studentsSection 1F: 3 Sundays, Nov 29–Dec 13, 10am–1pm (Teo Drake)$120. Materials: $30 payable in class
“Our instructor was a natural teacher, extremely skilled, yet able
to tailor his knowledge in a way that allowed novices to benefit. His passion and enthusiasm made the
class fun to attend.”
Handmade Holiday Gifts Make a special gift for someone you love, or step away from the season’s busy pace and make a beautiful object for yourself. These workshops run simultaneously, so you will have the added benefit of inspiration and ideas of students in other classes.
Carved Wooden Platter
Fancy Cutting Boards
Hand Turned Ornaments
Wooden Spoons
Wood Turning: Weed Pots
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NEW Hand Turned Ornaments AW477
Design, shape, then turn two lovely decorative ornaments on a mini lathe. Color or finish with stain or paint. No experience required, all levels welcome. Limit 8 studentsSection 1F: Wednesday, Dec 9, 9am–2pm (Julio Fuentes)$65. Materials: $25 payable in class
Hand Dovetail Joints AW712
Co-sponsored by Eastern Mass. Guild of Woodworkers
A beautiful dovetail marks a skilled artisan. Dovetail joints elegantly interlock one board with another with great tensile strength. Hand-cut dovetails require precision and add a lovely visual touch to furniture design. Practice tool sharpening, create dovetails by hand and prepare to apply the skills you learn to your next project. Prerequisite: Basic Woodworking or equivalent skills. Limit 6 studentsSection 1F: 3 Wednesdays, Sept 16–30, 12:30–3:30pm (Michael Gleason)Section 2W: 3 Sundays, Feb 21–Mar 6, 10am–1pm (snow day make-up Mar 13) (Michael Gleason) $92
NEW Basic Tool Sharpening AW901
Learn to sharpen your own tools. Start by preparing, sharpening and honing a 1" chisel and a card scraper, then move on to planes, additional carving tools and more. Limit 8 studentsSection 1F: Sunday, Oct 25, 9am–2pm (Dan Paret)$64. Materials: $10 payable in class
NEW End-Grain Cutting Boards AW900
Make a playful, checkerboard-patterned, end-grain cutting board using light and dark hard woods. Thick, end-grain cutting boards are beautiful and functional. The soft fibers of the wood’s end grain allow knives to stay sharper longer and keep the board from scratching as easily, prolonging the life of both knife and board. Limit 6 studentsSection 1W: 3 Sundays, Mar 13–Apr 3, 10am–1:30pm (no class Mar 27) (Teo Drake)$136. Materials: $30 payable in class
Mortise & Tenon Joints AW605 Co-sponsored by Eastern Mass. Guild of Woodworkers
Mortise and tenon joints marry aprons to table legs, rails to stiles in cabinet doors and so much more. Learn layout, cutting and gluing techniques to fabricate one of the strongest and most widely used joints in woodworking. This is a perfect follow-up to Basic Woodworking, and is appropriate for intermediate and advanced students. You won’t make a full piece of furniture in this workshop, but you can apply the skills you learn to your next project. Limit 6 studentsSection 1W: 3 Mondays, Mar 14–28, 9:30am–12pm (snow day make-up Apr 4) (Michael Gleason)$92
Home Repair
Basic Home Repairs AW859
Get ready to properly and easily make home repairs on your own. Learn to equip yourself with a simple set of tools and shop for supplies. Bring your individual needs as homeowner or renter, and prepare yourself to patch holes and cracks, create a pet door and fix a broken doorknob. Learn how to identify which projects you can do yourself and which require a skilled tradesperson, as well as how to find a good electrician, plumber or handy helper. Geared toward beginners. Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 4 Wednesdays, 1–3pm (Tam Willey)1W: Jan 6–27 (snow day make-up Feb 3)$96. Materials: $5 payable in class
Window Repair AW860
Co-sponsored by Boston Building Resources
Learn to repair wooden windows inexpensively and make them more energy efficient without compromising your home’s architectural style. Through a demonstration on old Eliot School windows, learn how to disassemble double-hung windows, replace ropes and install weather-stripping. Discuss methods to restore sashes and reinforce loose joints. Expect a mix of observation and practice in this class. Limit 6 studentsSection 1F: Saturday, Oct 3, 9am–1pm (Steve Gentile)$52. Materials: $25 (waived for members of Boston Building Resources)
“Great small class! Plenty of tools. The instructor was a great
resource and helped everyone problem solve.”
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Upholstery & RestorationBasic Upholstery is a short, structured class. Take a simple wooden frame and go home with a fresh new footstool. Learn webbing, springing, padding, covering and machine stitching. You purchase fabric after class begins; we supply the rest.
Upholstery and Furniture Finishing & Restoration follow an open workshop format. Work on your own furniture at your own pace, and provide your own supplies with the instructor’s advice. Instructors provide guidance based on individual student needs. Students often stay for multiple semesters, enjoying the camaraderie of the shop and progressing to more ambitious projects over time.
In Upholstery, learn the art and craft of fine upholstery: stripping, webbing, spring tie-off, covering, cushions, machine sewing and some repairs.
In Furniture Finishing & Restoration, learn to strip, prepare surfaces and apply stains and final touches. Repair and reinforcement are addressed as needed.
Gilding and Caning are offered once each year, gilding in fall, caning in spring.
All classes emphasize safe, effective use of tools. All levels welcome.
Upholstery Intensive AC711
Take a week off from your summer routine and spend it in our upholstery workshop—just like our regular upholstery class but offered in an intensive five days. This class follows an open workshop format, incorporating students of all levels. Work at your own pace, on your own piece of furniture, with the teacher as your guide. Leave your work out in the shop and start each morning without having to set up. If you want to complete something in one week, a small chair or ottoman is your best choice. Basic materials (except fabric) will be available in class. Leave yourself time for fabric shopping after Day 1. Take one week or both. Limit 8 studentsSection 1M: Monday–Friday, Aug 10–14, 9am–4pm (Seymour Beckford)Section 2M: Monday–Friday, Aug 17–21, 9am–4pm (Seymour Beckford)$464 per week. Basic materials included, with additional materials available for purchase in class
Basic Upholstery AC607
Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 6 Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30pm (Kathleen Gaskin-Holland)1F: Oct 7–Nov 11 1W: Jan 27–Mar 2 (snow day make-up Mar 9)$294. Includes materials, except fabric
Upholstery AC116
Bring your piece to the first class. Start with a dining chair or ottoman; large chairs take more than one semester. Storage is limited. No love seats, chaise lounges, sofas.Section 1: 10 Mondays, 9am–12pm, Limit 8 students (Kathleen Gaskin-Holland)1F: Oct 5–Dec 14 (no class Oct 12) 1W: Jan 4–Mar 7 (snow day make-up Mar 14)
Section 2: 10 Tuesdays, 6:30–9:30pm, Limit 12 students (Paul DeVito, Jr., John DeVito)2F: Oct 13–Dec 152W: Feb 2–Apr 5 (snow day make-up Apr 12)
Section 3: 9 Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30pm, Limit 12 students (Paul DeVito, Jr., John DeVito)3F: Oct 7–Dec 16 (no class Nov 25)3W: Jan 20–Mar 23 (snow day make-up Mar 30)
Section 4: 10 Thursdays, 10am–1pm, Limit 8 students (Kathleen Gaskin-Holland)4F: Oct 8–Dec 17 (no class Nov 26)4W: Jan 7–Mar 10 (snow day make-up Mar 17)
Section 5: 10 Fridays, 6:30–9:30pm, Limit 12 students (Paul DeVito, Jr., John DeVito)5F: Oct 9–Dec 18 (no class Nov 27)5W: Jan 8–Mar 11 (snow day make-up Mar 18)
$352
NEW Slipcover Intensive AC879
Bring a small piece of furniture and make a removable slipcover for it. Cut fabric precisely, stitch welting and attach borders and skirting. Add cushions if time permits. Limit 5 studentsSection 1M: Monday–Friday, Aug 3–7, 10am–5pm (Kathleen Gaskin-Holland)$420. Some materials included
“The pace was perfect. Our teacher did a great job of communicating instructions
without making things complicated or intimidating.”
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Slipcovers AC741
Make a removable slipcover: cut fabric precisely, stitch welting and attach borders and skirting. If time permits, you may add cushions. You must bring your piece back and forth to class, due to limited storage; please choose a small piece of furniture that is easy to transport up and down stairs. Limit 5 studentsSection 1: 6 Fridays, 12:30–3:30pm (Kathleen Gaskin-Holland)1F: Oct 9–Nov 131W: Jan 8–Feb 12 (snow day make-up Feb 19)$242. All materials included, except fabric
Furniture Finishing & Restoration AC110
Co-sponsored by Eastern Mass. Guild of Woodworkers
Bring your piece to the first class. Storage is limited; no large dressers, sofas. Limit 12 studentsSection 1: 10 Tuesdays, 6:30–9:30pm (Michael Gleason)1F: Oct 13–Dec 151W: Feb 2–Apr 5 (snow day make-up Apr 12)$350
Gilding & Frame Restoration AC160
Co-sponsored by Eastern Mass. Guild of Woodworkers
Restore antique gilded picture and mirror frames with genuine gold leaf, using traditional water and oil gilding methods. Learn to make gilder’s gesso and bole, create molds to replace missing ornaments, repair damaged gesso and tone gold leaf repairs. Bring an object to restore. All levels welcome. Offered in fall term only. Limit 12 studentsSection 1: 12 Mondays, 7–9:30pm (Nancy Dick-Atkinson)1F: Sept 14–Dec 7 (no class Oct 12)$294. Materials: $15 payable in class (does not include tools or gold leaf)
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Beautiful DesignYou’re learning skills––how to join wood, finesse a seam, bind a book. Now increase the beauty and sophistication of your work. What creates balance, imbalance, pleasure, fascination, depth? Join master craftspeople as they reflect on what they make and how acts of making shape our way in the world.
MakeSpeak: 7 Takes on CraftThursday, Oct 15, 7pmat MIT Student Center, Lobdell Room, Building W20-208, 2nd floor
Seven-minute talks by seven contemporary craftspeople. Presented in collaboration with Commonwealth of Craft.Admission free. Preregistration required
Design for Artisans: Color and Texture AW899
Explore the expressive potential of color and texture inherent in design. Through a series of exercises using paint and other materials, understand how visual and actual texture apply to patterning, rhythm, composition and visual organization. Examine how various techniques can assist subject matter, including the color dimensions of hue, value and intensity. We’ll include a cultural and historical overview of color and texture methods in painting and crafts. All levels welcome. Limit 10 studentsSection 1F: 2 Sundays, Nov 15 & 22, 10am–3pm (Marilyn Mase, Erica Licea-Kane)$162
Designer’s Mood Board AW870
Before working on individual pieces, designers often create a mood board to map out a visual style, the feel and flow of a collection. Learn to make a mood board for fashion, costume or interior design. Home in on a cohesive color palette and other defining elements of collection design. Gain solid techniques for a professional presentation. Wrap up with a positive critique of each other's work for feedback and idea exchange. Limit 8 studentsSection 1W: Sunday, Mar 13, 10am–1pm (Fifile Nguyen)$40
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Sewing, Fashion & Fiber ArtsBasic Sewing and Basic Knitting are prerequisites for intermediate and open workshop classes. Learn fundamentals as you work given plans through to completion.
Open workshop classes follow an unstructured format. Students design and make projects of their choice, while instructors offer guidance based on individual needs. We provide sewing machines, but we have no sewing storage for students; prepare to transport your projects home after each class. Please, no large drapes.
Each of our teachers has a different personality and different approach. As you get to know us, find the teachers who suit you best. Feel free to take any class more than once, increasing your skills and progressing to more ambitious projects each time.
Basic Sewing AC535
Learn to use a sewing machine, choose and cut patterns and use basic sewing terms, methods and tools. Complete a pillow, apron or simple drawstring pants. Completion qualifies students for intermediate classes. Section 3 is bilingual in English/Spanish. Limit 6 studentsSection 1: 6 Mondays, 6:30–9pm (Deborah West)1F: Sep 14–Oct 26 (no class Oct 12)1W: Jan 4–Feb 8 (snow day make-up Feb 15)
Section 2: 6 Wednesdays, 9:30am–12pm (Carol Price)2F1: Sept 16–Oct 21 2F2: Oct 28–Dec 22W: Jan 6–Feb 10 (snow day make-up Feb 17)
Section 3 (Bilingual: English/Español): 6 Thursdays, 10am–12:30pm (Dora Cruz)3F: Oct 29–Dec 10 (no class Nov 26)3W: Jan 7–Feb 11 (snow day make-up Feb 18)
Section 4: 6 Thursdays, 6:30–9pm (Carol Price)4F1: Sept 24–Oct 294F2: Nov 5–Dec 17 (no class Nov 26)4W: Feb 11–Mar 17 (snow day make-up Mar 24)$184
Intermediate Sewing: Beyond Basics AC716
Adjust a pattern for your size; choose and cut fabric expertly. Go beyond basics with zippers, pockets and more. Get started with a garment of your choice. Take this course multiple times and advance to more complex patterns. Prerequisite: Basic Sewing or equivalent skills. Limit 6 studentsSection 1: 8 Mondays, 6:30–9pm (Deborah West)1F: Nov 2–Dec 211W: Feb 22–Apr 11 (snow day make-up Apr 18)$236
Fashion RoadmapSerious about fashion? It’s a field that requires surprising technical skills. Take one step at a time.
First, establish basic sewing skills:
• Basic Sewing
• Intermediate Sewing
• Basic Clothing Construction
Try some design:
• Designer's Mood Board
• Design for Artisans
• Basic Clothing Design
Get comfortable with patterns:
• Pattern Alterations
• Pattern Making
Finally, get serious:
• Intermediate/Advanced Clothing Construction
Add special workshops as you wish.
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Basic Clothing Construction AC864
Hone your construction skills while making a garment of your choice. Learn to correctly use a pattern, measure, cut fabric, use interfacing and stabilizers, choose seam finishes and employ other essential sewing skills. Work with a commercial pattern appropriate for your skill level and leave with a finished garment. Prerequisite: Basic Sewing. Limit 6 studentsSection 2: 10 Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30pm (Taylor McVay)2F: Sept 30–Dec 9 (no class Nov 25)2W: Jan 6–Mar 9 (snow day make-up Mar 16)$256
Basic Clothing Design AC497
An introduction to clothing design, including sketching, basic pattern drafting and clothing construction techniques. Using a given base pattern, alter its design to suit your tastes. Learn how to fit and prototype using a muslin, choose appropriate fabric and incorporate design details, both aesthetic and functional. Finish by sewing a simple, unique garment. Prerequisite: Basic Sewing and some experience sewing from patterns. Limit 6 studentsSection 1: 10 Tuesdays, 10am–12:00pm (Taylor McVay)1F: Oct 13–Dec 151W: Jan 5–Mar 8 (snow day make-up Mar 15)$246
Pattern Alterations AC825
Learn to recognize, understand and alter two or three basic pattern types. Start with a bodice or vest, then a skirt (or other garment). Create miniature, quarter-scale patterns on paper and sew corresponding muslins. Finally, create and take home one life-size pattern and muslin. Prepare to bring it to Clothing Construction or Intermediate Sewing—or you may sew your actual garment at home. Prerequisite: Intermediate Sewing or equivalent skills; experience sewing garments with patterns. Limit 6 studentsSection 1: 8 Tuesdays, 6:30–9pm (Fifile Nguyen)1F: Oct 13–Dec 1 $242
Pattern Making AC789
Learn basic pattern making, starting with how to measure the human form. Build a custom-fit basic sloper, the basis of all patterns, following the figure’s natural lines and dimensions. Learn how to alter your sloper to create unique patterns, and explore basic techniques for grading (adjusting for size). This class requires patience with math; you will start to develop some technical skills. Please be aware you will go home from this class with a pattern and new skills, but not a fully finished piece of clothing. To complete your garment, proceed to Clothing Construction (Basic or Intermediate, depending on experience). Prerequisite: Intermediate Sewing or equivalent skills. Limit 6 studentsSection 1: 8 Tuesdays, 6:30–9pm (Natalie LaChall)1W: Jan 5–Feb 23 (snow day make-up Mar 1)$244
Intermediate/Advanced Clothing Construction AC865
Bring a pattern, such as your altered pattern from Pattern Alterations or Pattern Making, and construct your garment in class. Learn to determine which fabric and closures are best for your plans, troubleshoot surprise sewing issues and acquire high-end sewing habits, even some couture techniques. Go home with a finished piece that fits you well. Prerequisites: Intermediate Sewing or Basic Clothing Construction plus Pattern Alterations, Pattern Making or equivalent experience. Limit 6 studentsSection 1: 8 Tuesdays, 6:30–9pm (Natalie LaChall)1W: Mar 8–Apr 26$242
NEW Millinery Intensive: Straw Hats AC880
Create one or more straw hats using your choice of straw braid, straw cloth or straw bodies. Learn patterning design for straw, fitting, sewing of straw and finishing techniques. Materials will be available for purchase in class; costs depend on the quantity and style of hats made. Limit 10 studentsSection 1M: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (no class Wednesday), Aug 3–7, 10am–4pm (Denise Wallace-Spriggs)$400. Materials: $30 and up, payable in class
“I loved the class, the knowledge of the instructors,
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NEW Seamless Hand-Felted Jacket AC882
Create a seamless, well-fitted, hand-felted jacket. Measure your body and create a scaled pattern, combine various textiles, lay out wool to create a seamless garment and create darts. Prior experience is helpful, but all levels are welcome. You will receive a supplies list in advance. Be prepared for a lot of standing and bending. Dress to get messy and wet. Limit 8 studentsSection 1M: Monday–Thursday, Aug 17–20, 10am–5pm (Barbara Poole)$420. Materials: $40 payable in class; additional materials will also be available for purchase
NEW Corset Making AC897
Design and construct a corset, custom-fit to your measurements. Explore style and hardware options, fabric selection and more. Prerequisite: Basic Sewing and Clothing Construction or equivalent skills. Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 8 Tuesdays, 1–3:30pm (Natalie LaChall)1F: Oct 6–Nov 24 $224. Materials: $40 payable in class
Sewing for Babies AC887
Learn to sew while making the basics for babies. Start with bibs, burp cloths, blankets and nursing covers, and advance to projects like crib skirts, baby quilts or newborn outfits. Propose a personal project for the nursery and work to complete it within the scope of the class. This class takes place at Stephanie Cave Design Studio, 7 Green St., Jamaica Plain. Limit 6 studentsSection 1: 6 Wednesdays, 10am–1pm (Stephanie Cave)1W: Jan 13–Feb 17 (snow day make-up Feb 24)$217 plus materials, available for purchase in class
Contemporary Art Quilts AC821
Design and make a small contemporary art quilt using fabric scraps and larger pieces. Learn basic quilting techniques and more, touching on surface elements and dimensionality. Explore elements of design. Finish with new ideas, techniques and inspiration to continue on your own. All levels, new and returning students welcome. Limit 6 studentsSection 1: 6 Fridays, 1–4pm (Beverly Arsem, Brenda Jones)1F: Oct 16–Nov 20$222
Modern Throw Quilt AC866
Create a simple, modern take on a classic quilt. Design, cut, sew, quilt and finish a unique throw quilt (approximately 57" x 66") using a variety of fat quarters (fabric samples). Get a taste of free motion quilting on a long arm sewing machine. Along the way, learn basic sewing and quilting techniques. All levels welcome. This class takes place at Stephanie Cave Design Studio, 7 Green Street, Jamaica Plain. Limit 6 studentsSection 1: 6 Wednesdays, 6–9pm (Stephanie Cave)1W: Jan 13–Feb 17 (snow day make-up Feb 24)$280 plus materials, available for purchase in class
Slipcovers AC741
Section 1: 6 Fridays, 12:30–3:30pm (Kathleen Gaskin-Holland)1F: Oct 9–Nov 131W: Jan 8–Feb 12 (snow day make-up Feb 19)$242. All materials included, except fabricSee pg. 13
Basic Knitting AC538
Learn to cast on and off, choose needles and yarns, knit and purl stitches and read a pattern. Complete at least one project, a wallet or a multicolored hat. Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 6 Sundays, 10am–12pm (Diane Ivey) 1F: Sept 13–Oct 25 (no class Sept 20)1W: Jan 17–Feb 28 (no class Feb 21)$154
Knitting Open Workshop (Intermediate/Advanced) AC757
Bring projects of your choice and build your skills with expert mentorship in a congenial environment. Recent projects include sweaters, cowls, fair isle mittens, double knitting and lacework. Social, fun environment. Prerequisite: Basic Knitting or equivalent skills. Limit 6 studentsSection 1: 6 Sundays, 12–2pm (Diane Ivey)1F: Sept 10–Oct 25 (no class Sept 20)1W: Jan 17–Feb 28 (no class Feb 21)$154
NEW Felted Sculpture AC883
Felting is perfect for creating large or small three-dimensional objects that are lightweight, soft, textured and structural. Create hollow, organic forms starting with wool, using water, soap, resists and arm strength. This very physical class involves a lot of standing and upper body engagement. Prepare to have a ton of fun while getting wet. Appropriate for beginning or experienced felters, sculptors and others. Limit 8 studentsSection 1M: Tuesday–Friday, Aug 11–14, 9am–4pm (Kristina Goransson)$336. Materials: $40 payable in class
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Tapestry Weaving AC868
Tapestry weaving is like painting with yarn. Work on a simple lap or tabletop frame to create imagery of your own design using cotton, wool or alternative materials. Learn how to warp the loom, transfer imagery, build up color areas, achieve color gradations, manipulate warp and weft to achieve effects and more. Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 6 Mondays, 10am–1pm (Kelly Knight)1F: Sept 28–Nov 9 (no class Oct 12)$214. Materials: $15 payable in class
NEW Weaving With Alternative Flexible Materials AC898
Explore methods of weaving sculptural objects using found, collected or recycled flexible materials. Transform fabric, plastic and paper into continuous lengths of material through experimentation with cutting, twisting, folding, braiding and sewing. Use these custom materials to make two- and three-dimensional objects with weaving techniques adapted from basketry. Bring in multiple materials of your choice and practice problem-solving in class. Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 6 Mondays, 1–3:30pm (Nicole Farland)1W: Jan 11–Feb 15 (snow day make-up Feb 22) $190 Materials: $10 payable in class
Sewing, Fashion & Fiber Arts Workshops
Serger Tutorial AW845
A serger cuts, sews and binds up seams all at once—and fast, too. It’s especially great for sewing rolled hems to protect seams and for creating decorative embellishments. This one-on-one introduction will get you started. Contact us to make a schedule that works for you. (Deborah West)$50 per hour
NEW Willow Trellises for the Garden AW878
Bend and weave lengths of fresh and young willow into simple, elegant, curving forms to create both a rustic hoop trellis and a pea cage trellis for your garden. Hoop trellises, approximately 2 feet in diameter, can be pushed directly into beds to support plants. Pea cage trellises, up to 5 feet tall, support growing vines. This class will be held outside if weather permits. No previous experience needed. Limit 12 studentsSection 1M: Saturday & Sunday, Aug 15 & 16, 10am–4pm (Bonnie Gale)$430. All materials included
NEW Seamless Felted Wool Slippers AW905
Make a pair of seamless, custom fitted wool slippers. Measure your foot correctly, design a slipper and create a pattern that allows for shrinkage. Learn the basics of working with wool roving and finishing methods. Expect to do a lot of standing. Dress to get messy. Limit 12 studentsSection 1F: Saturday & Sunday, Sept 12 & 13, 10am–4pm (Barbara Poole)154. Materials: $40 payable in class
Retro Re-Style Recycled Fashion AC849
Bring an item of clothing that you want to alter, add to, re-style or embellish. Learn how to make these changes using quick and easy, yet professional pattern making and sewing techniques. Custom tailor a vintage dress, change a collar, add buttons or pockets, hem sleeves and more. Prerequisite: Basic Sewing or equivalent skills. Limit 6 studentsSection 1F: 2 Sundays, Nov 15 & 22, 10am–3pm (Natalie LaChall)$124
“The teacher’s enthusiasm is truly infectious. She has a wonder-ful presence around her students
and is able to inspire creativity out of each and every one.”
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NEW Gathered Skirt AW902
Design a basic gathered skirt with an easy fit, then create and embellish it, adding color blocking, pockets, buttons, sequins and more. Learn simple sewing skills and best practices along the way. This is a great class for beginners who want to cut right to simple clothing design. All levels welcome. Limit 8 studentsSection 1W: Saturday, Feb 20, 10am–2pm (Fifile Nguyen)$52
Silkscreen in Your Kitchen Sink AW799
Silkscreening seems daunting, but you can actually do it using your kitchen sink and a closet. That gives you the power to print colorful multiples on fabric or paper. Prepare a screen, transfer images using a photo emulsion process and make your first prints just the way you will do it later at home. Limit 6 studentsSection 1F: Saturday & Sunday, Sept 26 & 27, 9am–1pm (Sarah Coyne)Section 2W: Saturday & Sunday, Jan 9 & 10, 9am–1pm (snow day make-up Jan 16) (Sarah Coyne)$122. Materials: $20 payable in class
Eco-Friendly Hand Dyed Yarn AW517
Dye your own yarn with eco-friendly supplies from the grocery store including fruits, vegetables, seasonings, tea, coffee, food coloring, even Kool-Aid. Learn the history of natural dyes and experiment with various types of yarns. Limit 8 studentsSection 1F: Sunday, Nov 8, 10am–6pm (Diane Ivey)$104. Materials: $20, plus additional yarn available for purchase in class
Surface Design AW872
Create singular and repeat prints, both simple and highly detailed. Use contact paper and a silkscreen, freezer paper and an X-Acto knife, sticker paper and a spray bottle–and more. Your designs can populate unique custom t-shirts, tote bags, quilt squares or fabric yardage. Limit 6 studentsSection 1W: 2 Sundays, Jan 31 & Feb 7, 10am–3pm (Natalie Lachall)$130. Materials: $25 payable in class
Designer’s Mood Board AW870
Section 1W: Sunday, Mar 13, 10am–1pm (Fifile Nguyen)$40See pg. 13
Hand Embroidery AW721
Explore the beauty and versatility of hand needlework. Make your own personal sampler with traditional and modern embroidery stitches and experiment with creativity. Learn a variety of techniques and be exposed to contemporary interpretations of the tradition so you can make your own unique works of art. We will have plenty of time for group and individual stitching. Limit 8 studentsSection 1F: Sunday, Nov 8, 10am–2pm (Joetta Maue)$52
Hand Appliqué AW764
Appliqué, a process of cutting, layering and sewing cloth to create pictures, can serve as an illustrative device, a form of collage or even a pathway to three dimensions. Learn basic techniques to create appliquéd images and forms, then begin to explore how to go further, take risks and court the unexpected. Limit 8 studentsSection 1F: Sunday, Dec 6, 10am–2pm (Joetta Maue)$52
Advanced Stitches AW890
Expand your embroidery repertoire by learning more advanced and layered stitches. Explore uses of decorative and imaginative stitches. Prerequisite: Basic understanding of embroidery; familiarity with basic stitches such as cross, chain, split, stem and back. Limit 8 studentsSection 1W: Sunday, Mar 6, 10am–4pm (Joetta Maue)$75
NEW Three-Dimensional Embroidery AW908
Create sculptural needlework on a small scale, using basic embroidery stitches, appliqué and fiber collage. With a piece of fabric as an artist’s canvas, create dimensionality using traditional and structural appliqué techniques. Discuss techniques for folding and sculpting fabric, shaping and stuffing, and creating textural elements with stitches. Bring meaningful text, paper pages and found fibers or textiles to class to include in your work. Limit 8 studentsSection 1W: Sunday, Mar 20, 10am–2pm (Joetta Maue)$52“I'm very glad that you
are expanding the fibers/ sewing program.”
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Book & Paper ArtsNEW Joomchi and Beyond AC885
Joomchi, a Korean method of making textured handmade paper, can be incorporated into surface design, collage, drawings, clothing, sculptural objects and more. Create strong, textural and painterly surfaces by layering and agitating hanji, Korean mulberry papers. Learn hands-on techniques and reinterpreted adaptations for contemporary art forms, and become acquainted with Joomchi’s history, practice and role in Korean society. Limit 12 studentsSection 1M: Saturday & Sunday, Aug 1 & 2, 11am–4:30pm (Jiyoung Chung)$460
NEW Experiments in Text and Image AC884
Explore the rich practice of combining text with image by creating surprising and evocative works on paper. Create textual material through short in-class writing exercises, or make use of found text to create visual dialog with found images. Methods will include collage, inkjet prints and photocopy image transfer, basic calligraphy and stenciling, as well as digital manipulation of text and image in Photoshop and InDesign. Limit 12 studentsSection 1M: Monday–Friday, Aug 3–7, 10am–4pm (Sarah Rushford)$400
Paper Marbling AW620
Create beautiful swirls and mottling colors on paper with several forms of marbling. Learn Turkish-style marbling on water thickened with carrageenan (Irish moss). Experiment with a range of materials, colors and papers to create lovely, unique designs. Marbled paper is striking when used as book end papers, portfolio covers, and more. Beginners to advanced students welcome. Limit 8 studentsSection 1F: Tuesday, Sept 22 9:30am–2pm (Cristina Hajosy)Section 2F: Tuesday, Dec 8, 9:30am–2pm (Cristina Hajosy)
Section 3W: Sunday, Feb 14, 10am–2:30pm (Cristina Hajosy)Section 4W: Sunday, Mar 13, 10am–2:30pm (Cristina Hajosy)$60. Materials: $20 payable in class
Silkscreen in Your Kitchen Sink AW799
Section 1F: Saturday & Sunday, Sept 26 & 27, 9am–1pm (Sarah Coyne)
Section 2W: Saturday & Sunday, Jan 9 & 10, 9am–1pm (Sarah Coyne)$122. Materials: $20 payable in classSee pg. 18
NEW Beginning Calligraphy: Dancing Pen AW903
Using an oblique pen holder, a Japanese-made pointed pen, Nikko G nib and other tools, you can significantly dress up your cursive and print handwriting. Learn to achieve thick, shaded strokes and fine hairlines by controlling pressure on your pen. Go home with techniques that will turn ordinary handwritten notes and cards into beautiful works of art. Bring a favorite quote or project ideas for practice and discussion. (Apply your fancy handwriting skills in Handmade Holiday Cards.) Limit 10 studentsSection 1F: Wednesday, Nov 11, 1–4pm (Laura DiPiazza)$40. Materials: $15 payable in class
Private LessonsLearn one-on-one with a master teacher. Catch up on basics, practice difficult skills, master advanced techniques, work out solutions to tricky problems, finish a project. Contact us for prices and schedules.
Gift CertificatesGive a gift of creativity for birthdays, anniversaries or holidays.
Gift certificates are available in any amount and may be redeemed any time during the year.
Cosplay WorkshopsCostuming & Props for Theater and ReenactmentWatch our Spring/Summer catalog for a series of workshops in the world of cosplay. Learn skills that can be applied to costume and prop making, including sewing, pattern alterations, grommet insertion, corsetry, wig making, resin casting, woodworking, armature building, prosthetics and more.
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NEW Silkscreened Holiday Cards AW904
Make one-of-a-kind screen-printed cards for the winter holidays or Valentine’s Day, using pre-made screens and gaining successful screen-printing skills. Go home with 10 greeting cards. (Take Beginning Calligraphy: Dancing Pen and incorporate some fancy handwriting.) Limit 10 studentsSection 1F: Wednesday, Nov 11, 10am–12pm (Sarah Coyne)Section 2F: Sunday, Dec 6, 10am–12pm (Sarah Coyne)Section 3W: Sunday, Feb 7, 3:00–5:30pm (Sarah Coyne)$30. Materials: $10 payable in class
NEW Magic Books & Paper Toys AW911
Using innovative forms from Esther Smith of Purgatory Pie Press, make paper objects like the Swiss Cross Flexagon, the Snake or Tumble Book, the Rolling Ball Book, Jacob's Ladder Flexagon and more. Part book, part toy, these objects make great gifts, invitations or cards. Limit 8 studentsSection 1F: Sunday, Oct 4, 10am–4pm (Annie Silverman)$110. Materials: $10 payable in class
NEW Artists’ Book Boot Camp AC886
Present your photographs, prints, collages or paintings in book form. Bring 2-D imagery you have generated to incorporate into your books. Learn basic folded and sewn bindings, discover a range of hard and soft cover options, and explore how to sequence your content. Forms will include pamphlets, multiple signatures, accordions, composites, dos-a-dos and French doors. Limit 12 studentsSection 1M: Monday–Friday, Aug 24–28, 10am–3pm (Annie Silverman)$320
Coptic Binding AW623
With Coptic binding, sections of paper are sewn through their folds and attached with stitches across the spine, without any glue. Make a blank book using this ancient, elegant technique, and cover it with either cloth or decorative paper. (You may create decorative papers in our Paper Marbling workshop.) Limit 8 studentsSection 1F: Sunday, Dec 13, 10am–2pm (Ken Gilbert)$52. Materials: $20 payable in class
Wild Journals AW878
Transform plain, store-bought, hardbound sketchbooks into gorgeously rich, densely colored, printed, cut and folded journals. These dramatic works of art can incorporate text, collage, found objects, windows, flaps and surface design. The skills you learn can also be used in any form of handmade book. Take the whole series of workshops or pick and choose. Limit 8 students
Getting Started: Color & PaintSection 1F: Wednesday, Oct 7, 12–3pm (Susan Porter)
Cut-outs, Windows & ExtensionsSection 2F: Wednesday, Oct 21, 12–3pm (Susan Porter)
Stamps, Stencils & Simple PrintmakingSection 3F: Wednesday, Nov 4, 12–3pm (Susan Porter)
Layers, Pockets, Pop-ups & TagsSection 4F: Wednesday, Nov 18, 12–3pm (Susan Porter)
Collaged Covers & PagesSection 5F: Wednesday, Dec 2, 12–3pm (Susan Porter)
Story, Text & NarrativeSection 6F: Wednesday, Dec 16, 12–3pm (Susan Porter)(Series snow day make-up Mar 31)$40 per session. $200 for the 6-part series.
Case Binding: Flatback Journal AW850
Learn the fundamentals of basic case binding, wrapping a hard case around a set of sewn signatures. Learn signature construction, lining up, case making with cloth and decorative paper and casing in. Go home with a small journal and the skills to produce your own case-bound books using a basic set of tools. Limit 8 studentsSection 1W: Saturday & Sunday, Feb 20 & 21, 1–5pm (Joshua Crotty)$104. Materials: $20 payable in class
NEW Covered Box AW909
Make a small, lidded box from book board and decorative paper or cloth. Learn how to cut materials to achieve a desired size, how to assemble your box and how to cover it smoothly. These skills can be applied to box making for fragile books, stacks of paper or photographs, portfolios, trinkets and more. Limit 8 studentsSection 1W: Thursday, Mar 24, 10am–2pm (Ken Gilbert)$50. Materials: $20 payable in class
“I enjoyed the teacher’s depth of knowledge, the projects we
undertook, and the encourage-ment to be engaged in our pursuit
of deepening our knowledge.”
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Drawing & PaintingBeginning classes are for those who haven’t drawn or painted in a while, or who want to get started. Learn or review fundamentals and gain confidence with a variety of basic tools and techniques. Drawing for Pleasure moves you to the next level and includes at least one session with a live model. Students may stay in any class for multiple semesters, building skills and confidence over time.
Additional classes and workshops focus on specific media or techniques. Most are open to all levels, welcoming beginners as well as experienced artists.
Each of our teachers has a different personality and approach. Check faculty links on our website. As you get to know us, you will find the teachers who suit you best.
Beginning Drawing AC725
For people who haven’t drawn in a while or want to get started. Learn fundamentals and gain confidence as you explore a variety of media and approaches. Limit 10 studentsSection 1: 10 Wednesdays, 7–9:30pm (Julie Martini) 1F: Oct 7–Dec 16 (no class Nov 25)
Section 2: 10 Thursdays, 9:30am–12pm (Pamela Hart)2F: Oct 8–Dec 17 (no class Nov 26)$294
Visual Arts RoadmapDrawing is the foundation for painting, comics and illustration. It is an important basis for creation in fine craft and mixed media. Forget the myth that one must be born with good drawing skills. Like anything, drawing is learned and improved with practice. An experienced instructor will demystify the process. Start with the basics, then progress to other classes with confidence.
First, establish basic drawing skills:
• Beginning Drawing
• Figure Drawing Intensive
• Figure Drawing Drop-In
Strengthen your drawing and design skills:
• Drawing for Pleasure
• Design for Artisans
• Drawing for Comics & Cartoons*
Explore paint and other media:
• Drawing with Pastels*
• Colored Pencil
• Watercolor Painting
• Acrylic Painting
Take advanced classes when you’re ready:
• Painting Studio*
• Drawing for Comics & Cartoons ll*
• Works in Progress: Art Critique
Add special workshops as you wish.
* offered in spring/summer terms
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Drawing for Pleasure AC592
Stretch your skills and experience the pleasure of drawing well. Designed for both beginning and intermediate level artists. Includes several sessions with a live model. Limit 10 studentsSection 1: 10 Mondays, 9:30am–12pm (Pamela Hart)1W: Jan 4–Mar 14 (no class Feb 15) (snow make-up date Mar 21)
Section 2: 10 Wednesdays, 7–9:30pm (Julie Martini)2W: Jan 6–Mar 9 (snow make-up date Mar 16)$294. Includes model fee
Colored Pencil AC899
Explore the richness and vibrancy of this often overlooked medium. Gain fluidity and ease as you learn about linear strokes, layering, color mixing, value relationships and more. Basic drawing skills are recommended, but not required. All levels welcome. Limit 10 studentsSection 1: 10 Fridays, 9:30am–12pm (Cyrus Whittier)1F: Oct 2–Dec 11 (no class Nov 27)1W: Jan 22–Mar 25 (snow day make-up Apr 1)$294
Acrylic Painting AC595
Push the boundaries of your painting in a comfortable setting. Paint each week from a still life or live model, moving from representation toward expression. Begin with observation. Practice drawing, color and composition and arrive at creative and satisfying paintings. All levels welcome. Limit 12 studentsSection 1: 8 Saturdays, 9:30am–12:30pm (Terry Boutelle)1F: Oct 17–Dec 51W: Jan 23–Mar 12 (snow day make-up Mar 19) $294. Includes model fee
Section 2: 8 Mondays, 9:30–12:30 pm (Pamela Hart)2F: Oct 5–Nov 30 (no class Oct 12) $294. Includes model fee
Section 3: 8 Thursdays, 6:30–9pm (Pamela Hart)2W: Jan 14–Mar 3 (snow day make-up Mar 10)$244. Includes model fee
Watercolor Painting AC387
Working from still lifes, practice gesture and composition, realistic representation and abstract design. Learn how to understand and mix colors, control paint and water, choose paper and brushes. Gain a feel for the medium to achieve a range of effects. All levels welcome. Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 6 Mondays, 6:30–9pm (Sean Dunstan-Halliday)1W: Feb 2–Apr 4 (snow day make-up Apr 11)$200
Drawing & Painting Workshops
Figure Drawing Intensive AW559
Immerse yourself in drawing with a dynamic and popular teacher who will bring out your best. Using any media, draw from a live model and see the subject and your own work with new inspiration. Limit 12 studentsOne Sunday each month, Nov–Apr, 1:30–5:30pm (Robert Siegelman)Section 1F: Nov 1Section 2F: Dec 6Section 3W: Jan 3Section 4W: Feb 21Section 5W: Mar 6Section 6S: Apr 3$82 each. Includes model fee
Figure Drawing Drop-In (All Levels) AW109
Using any media, work from a different live model each week and pay as you go. Make use of the instructor or draw on your own. All levels welcome.Ongoing: Every Tuesday except holidays and weather emergencies, 7–9pm. Please note: No sessions in August this year. (Edie Read, Brigid Watson)$15 per session, payable at the door. No preregistration required. $100 for prepaid 8-session coupon
“I loved the way the teacher encouraged us to push ourselves and try new techniques. He was
easygoing and there was a supportive atmosphere in class. I learned quite a bit about drawing.
We all made progress.”
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Works in Progress: Art Critique AW854
Making art can be solitary. Sooner or later, most of us want someone to see our art and give us feedback. Learn how to look at and critique others’ work while receiving responses to your own. Robert Siegelman will lead a group critique while offering his own insights. Bring five pieces of recent, related work, including work that is unfinished or in the “reject pile,” the good, the bad and the ugly. All levels welcome. Limit 7 studentsEach Section: 1 Sunday, 4–6:30pm (Robert Siegelman)1F: Oct 252F: Nov 223W: Jan 314W: Mar 20$45
Prints & Photographs
Basic Photography: Taking Better Pictures AW451
Understanding photography’s basics is essential to making great images. Start with basic photographic principles and camera controls and expand to composition, color theory and issues of visual perception. Bring your camera (any kind) to the first class. This class takes place at First Baptist Church, 633 Centre St., Jamaica Plain. Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 6 Mondays, 7–9:30pm (Cristina Hajosy)1F: Sept 28–Nov 9 (no class Oct 12)1W: Jan 11–Feb 15 (snow day make-up Feb 22)$193
Photographing Landscapes: The City & Beyond AC841
Explore landscape, both rural and urban, with new eyes. Look at the work of some extraordinary landscape photographers to see what makes them great. Then test and refine your own ideas and techniques. This class takes place at Uforge Gallery, 767 Centre St., Jamaica Plain. Limit 10 studentsSection 1: 8 Thursdays, 7–9pm (Robin Radin)1F: Oct 1–Nov 19 (possible additional session Dec 3)$203
Documentary Photography AC731
Explore a subject over an extended period of time. Choose a theme and develop your own mini-documentary project. View work by important documentary photographers and discuss documentary methods and issues. This class takes place at First Baptist Church, 633 Centre St., Jamaica Plain. Limit 10 studentsSection 1: 8 Thursdays, 7–9pm (Robin Radin)1W: Feb 25–Apr 14 (snow day make-up Apr 21) $203
Japanese Woodblock Prints AC902
Carve a woodblock and print following a Japanese tradition, using water-based inks, without a press. Stretch the traditional techniques to fit your own style. Learn to maintain and sharpen wood carving tools with water stones. All levels welcome. Limit 10 studentsSection 1: 8 Thursdays, 6:30–9:30pm (Kevin Frances)1F: Oct 8–Dec 3 (no class Nov 26)$294. Materials: $40 payable in class
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“What I liked best was the teacher’s kindness and willingness
to adapt her teaching to the different levels of the participants
as well as to their different expectations and schedules. All
my questions were always welcomed and answered.”
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Mixed Media & Other Crafts
Collage AC809
Explore 2-D and 3-D collage as an expressive medium through a variety of image transfers, visual journaling, book arts and other techniques. Consider new strategies for incorporating the written word and combining original photographs, drawings, paintings and found materials. All levels, new and returning students welcome. Limit 6 studentsSection 1: 10 Tuesdays, 10am–12:30pm (Jessica Burko)1F: Sept 29–Dec 12W: Jan 5–Mar 8 (snow day make-up Mar 15)$244
Assemblages with Found Objects AC516
Combine discarded wood, sewing notions, vintage toys and family snapshots with glue and ingenuity to make an evocative three-dimensional assemblage. Create new meanings by recombining old objects, both cherished and banal. All levels welcome. Limit 8 studentsSection 1: 5 Fridays, 1–3:30pm (Amy Hitchcock)1F: Oct 9–Nov 62W: Jan 15–Feb 12 (snow day make-up Feb 19)$155
Soapmaking Cold-process soap is made from scratch using vegetable oils and lye. Learn the basics while making a batch of honey-oatmeal soap, then experiment with colors and fragrances. Soap made in class can be picked up the next day or next week.
Easy glycerin soap is already made, but can be personalized with scents, colors, pearlescent powders, flowers or embedded items. Soap will be ready by the end of class.
Both classes include written instructions and resource guides for venturing out on your own. Take one workshop or both. All materials are supplied. Limit 12 students
Cold-Process Soap AW310
Section 1W: Saturday, Jan 2, 11am–5pm (Kymberlee Keckler)$72. Materials: $20 payable in class
Easy Glycerin Soap AW335 Section 2W: Sunday, Jan 3, 2–5pm (Kymberlee Keckler)$42. Materials: $20 payable in class
“I love the Eliot School as a com-munity. The fellow students are a great bunch. Many of us come to
the class year after year.”
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FundersAmelia Peabody Charitable Fund
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Boston Cultural Council*
BPS Arts Expansion Fund at EdVestors**
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Susan & Robert Mayer Charitable Foundation
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The Plymouth Rock Foundation
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* Funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, and by the Boston Cultural Council, a municipal agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
** Funded in part by the BPS Arts Fund, managed by EdVestors and supported by collaborating donors including the Barr Foundation, Katie & Paul Buttenwieser, Doe Family Foundation, Klarman Family Foundation, Krupp Family Foundatin, Linde Family Foundation, the Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation and others. The Wallace Foundation supports the overall work of BPS Arts Expansion.
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Ansoli Design
Derek Bloom Architect
BurnsDesign
Cyrus Whittier Portraits
Decorator’s Workroom
Eastern Massachusetts Guild of Woodworkers
Charles Fox Architect
Horst Buchanan Architects
Jamaica Plain Artists Association
Lisa Houck
Michael Gleason Fine Woodworking
New England Carpenters Labor Management Program
Payne | Bouchier Fine Builders
Purdy Construction
Scales Architecture
Spiral Furniture
Woodworking & Sewing SuppliesJP Knit & Stitch
Yumont True-Value Hardware
Food & DrinkBlanchard’s Wine &
Spirits
Boston Beer
Boston Cheese Cellar
City Feed & Supply
Fiore’s Bakery
Harvest Co-op Market
J.P. Licks–Jamaica Plain
Monumental Cupcakes
Nibbles Catering
Roche Brothers
Simpli Bar & Bites
Tres Gatos Tapas Bar
Ula Café
Wonder Spice Café
Staff
Schoolhouse ClassesKelly Knight, Artistic CoordinatorGenesis Báez, RegistrarCharline Xu, Registrar’s Assistant
School & Community PartnershipsNicole Murray, Program DirectorAlison Croney, Program Coordinator Dyllan Nguyen, Coordinator, Special
Projects
FacilitiesJulio Fuentes, Facilities CoordinatorBlake Johnson, Shop Assistant
AdministrationAbigail Norman, DirectorAbigail “Stud” Green, BookkeeperFifile Nguyen, Office AssistantCharles Sandler, ex officio
Advisory CouncilHenry Allen, Discount Foundation
(retired)Enerio “Tony” Barros, Special Assistant
to the Mayor, City of BostonCornell Coley, Coley CommunicationsBob Cunha, Eaton Vance Investment
CounselLee Englert, Steppingstone FoundationDavid H. Friedman, Dept. of
Architecture, MIT (emeritus)William Henderson, Henderson
Elementary School (retired)Curdina Hill, Clearways to FreedomCarolyn Ingles, Shattuck Hospital
(retired)David Lapin, Community Music Center
of BostonPaul Levy
George Mallett, Artists for HumanityFarzana Mohamed
Terry Murray, Eliot Street CapitalMolly Rubenstein
Antoinette Russell, Eaton Vance Investment Counsel
Asri Onur Sergici, Fidelity InvestmentsSandra Storey, Jamaica Plain & Mission
Hill Gazettes (retired)Nina Vansuch, Sumner Boys & Girls
ClubJessica Welch, Emerald Necklace
ConservancyThomas Welch, Thomas F. Welch
Associates
Organizational affiliations for identification only
Our PartnersWe are proud to cooperate with the following partners, which cross-list and co-sponsor selected Eliot School courses and exhibitions:
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Boston Building Resources
Eastern Massachusetts Guild of Woodworkers
JP Reads
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
North Bennet Street School
Uforge Gallery
The Eliot School is a member ofBoston Preservation Alliance
Commonwealth Compact
Commonwealth of Craft
Jamaica Plain Business & Professional Association
JP Centre/South Main Streets
MASSCreative
National Guild for Community Arts Education
TrusteesKaren Haas, Co-ChairDana Rashti, Co-ChairMelvin Tutiven, Treasurer Joy Silverstein, SecretaryBraulio Felipe
Charles Fox
Aaron Krakow
Ramon Martin
Marilyn Mase
Bonnie McBride
Other BusinessesAmazon Smile
Arborview Realty
Arborway Auto Service Center
Boston Ironsides Rugby Football Club
Cengage Learning
Centre Cuts Salon & Day Spa
Eastern Bank
Eaton Vance Investment Counsel
Esperanza Travel & Tours
Fishers Island Library Association in memory of Gunther Fritze
Fresh Hair Salon
Hatoff’s Gas Station
Jamaica Hill Realty–Maureen McElroy
Jamaica Plain Historical Society
JP Flea
Mann & Rodgers Funeral Home
Murdock Mail
Monster Movers
Peace of Mind, Inc.
F.L. Putnam Investment Management Co.
Sanzone & McCarthy, LLP
Smoke Shop & Variety
The Power Company
West Cork Auto
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REGISTER & PAY ONLINE at www.eliotschool.orgby phone: Call 617.524.3313
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by mail: Send with payment to Eliot School, PO Box 300351, Boston, MA 02130
Additional forms, policies on discounts & refunds: www.eliotschool.org
More information: 617.524.3313 or [email protected]
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School & Community PartnershipsWhen our teachers fan out around Boston to teach woodworking and art, they find children eager to learn and make things with their hands. Through school and community partnerships, the Eliot School doubles the number of people we reach with education in craftsmanship and creativity.Details: page 6
Find out more: Select “School Partnerships” on our website or contact Alison Croney: [email protected]
“My families adore the quality of instruction their children are getting from the Eliot School and beg for additional access to after
school programming throughthis partnership.”
—Erin Borthwick, Principal, Mozart Elementary School
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