Milton Art Center Classes, Boston
Screen Printing Outdoors (Ages 13+)
Milton Art Center @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA 02186
Learn how to screen print in the out of doors! Create a design and get your artful message onto a t-shirt, poster, cards, flyers and more. Good for band members, team shirts, unique art- become an entrepreneur! Course fee includes materials. Student keeps 11x14 screen. Student can purchase additional screens (approx. $20) if they would like to do more. For Outdoor classes: Bring a mask, social distance in our backyard classroom, learn...
4 sessions
Expressive Pastels (Drop-in)
Milton Art Center @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA 02186
Create beautiful paintings using soft pastels while working from photographs of landscapes or on your choice of subject matter. Students will express themselves with their own style as we explore composition, gesture, value, mark making, and different under painting techniques. Laurinda will demonstrate and/or introduce exercises to help loosen up as well as offer plenty of individual instruction. Students must bring their own supplies including...
Introduction to Pastels
Milton Art Center @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA 02186
Learn the excitement of soft pastel painting while working from photographs of landscapes. Students will learn the basics, including composition, value, color, and technique. Laurinda will demonstrate and offer plenty of individual instruction. Students must bring their own supplies including paper and soft pastels as well as photographic references. Please refer to supply list and vendors. This class is perfect for the beginner or for those...
8 sessions
Expressive Pastels
Milton Art Center @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA 02186
Create beautiful paintings using soft pastels while working from photographs of landscapes or on your choice of subject matter. Students will express themselves with their own style as we explore composition, gesture, value, mark making, and different under painting techniques. Laurinda will demonstrate and/or introduce exercises to help loosen up as well as offer plenty of individual instruction. Students must bring their own supplies including...
8 sessions
Travel Sketching Workshop, Lower Mills
Milton Art Center @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA 02186
There is no better way to experience a place than sitting and drawing what you see. In this workshop you will learn about various travel sketching strategies and techniques, including the fundamentals of one and two point perspective. You will have the opportunity to work both in the studio and draw on location. Learn about different materials that you can use while sketching such as different types of sketchbooks, pencils, pens and washes. ...
Quiltmaking for Teens and Adults
Milton Art Center @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA 02186
This workshop is for beginners. We will learn how to make a simple block of rectangles. We'll then add batting, back and border. The finished product is a beautiful lap size quilt. This class also open to continuing quilting students who have taken a previous class with Line to continue working on their skills and quilts.
6 sessions
Acrylic Painting for Adults
Milton Art Center @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA 02186
Painting should be fun and an outlet for your creative energy, and you should feel safe to learn in an environment that is helpful and encouraging! Kathy will give you a great introduction on how to get started in this versatile medium, helping you to feel more confident through the skills you will be practicing and the tools you’ll get to know. You are also welcome to use Water Soluble Oil Paints if you prefer. Bring your own photographs...
6 sessions
Frame Loom Weaving
Milton Art Center @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA 02186
Learn the basics of weaving - using colors of your choice and playful patterns to create a fun wall hanging and a place mat/or pillow cover. Please click here for the Material List.
​Watercolor (All Level)
Milton Art Center @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA 02186
Nurture your creativity through the relaxation and inspiration of watercolor for all levels. Beginners will Learn the fundamental techniques of watercolor and advanced students will have new challenges with an emphasis on exploration and emphasis. Please click here for the Supply List.
6 sessions
Expressive Pastels (Winter Session)
Milton Art Center @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA 02186
Create beautiful paintings using soft pastels while working from photographs of landscapes or on your choice of subject matter. Students will express themselves with their own style as we explore composition, gesture, value, mark making, and different under painting techniques. Laurinda will demonstrate and/or introduce exercises to help loosen up as well as offer plenty of individual instruction. Students must bring their own supplies including...
6 sessions
Handbuilding with Clay
Milton Art Center @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA 02186
Join us for a ceramics class and explore the possibilities of working with clay! Designed for all skill levels, this handbuilding class will be a fun and relaxing introduction to the creative expression of working with clay using only simple tools. Through demos and personalized instruction each student will become familiar with the basic methods of construction and finishing and complete a variety of functional and conceptual works. Please bring...
5 sessions
Introduction to Bookbinding
Milton Art Center @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA 02186
In this course students will learn how to fold, sew and glue materials to create both traditional and exceptional books. Each session will focus on a different book structure and by the end of the course students will have the knowledge and hand skills to create books on their own. Materials fee, $32 to be paid to instructor at first class. Students receive a tool kit.
6 sessions
Pastel Landscapes
Milton Art Center @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA 02186
Create beautiful paintings using soft pastels while working from photographs of landscapes. Students will express themselves with their own style as we explore composition, gesture, value, mark making, and different underpainting techniques. Laurinda will demonstrate and/or introduce exercises to help loosen up as well as offer plenty of individual instruction. Students must bring their own supplies including paper and soft pastels as well...
8 sessions
Intro to Digital Photography
Milton Art Center @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA 02186
Learn how to turn snapshots into great photographs. We’ll cover camera basics, exposure, lighting and composition to improve your photos and discuss sharing your photos on social media. We’ll look at well-known photographers work to see how they construct images that have impact. Bring your digital camera, (class is geared towards DSLR’s but all digital cameras and smart phone cameras welcome), time will be spent each class taking p...
5 sessions
In A FLASH: Here I am
Milton Art Center @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA 02186
Flash fiction and flash nonfiction tell dynamic and compelling stories in a flash -- usually between 400 and 1,000 words. Writing less might sound better than writing more, but sharing a story or and idea that feels complete and interesting in, say, 200 words requires tight control of our writing. We will PLAY with structure and sentences. We will imitate and experiment. We will read. We will discuss. We will write. At the end of this course, you...
5 sessions
