ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN
Nurture young artistic talents at the Brookline Arts Center! Our art classes for kids aged 2-11 foster creativity and self-expression through diverse, age-appropriate projects. Explore the joy of painting, drawing, and sculpting in a welcoming and supportive environment. From colorful explorations to imaginative creations, we provide a vibrant space for young minds to flourish. Join us in igniting a lifelong love for the arts in your child.
-
Art and The World Around Us
Ages 5-7
Dates Mondays, January 8 - March 11 | Accepting Registrations until Jan 21st
Time 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Instructor Mekayla Dionne (she/her)
Class Fee $302 Material Fee $45
Description In this mixed media class, students will explore and reflect on the world around us through art. Students will create paintings, drawings, and mixed media art pieces depicting things found in nature and the city. Through step-by-step instruction, students will learn how to draw animals, buildings, people, and more!
-
Characters and Comics
Ages 8-12
Dates Mondays, January 8 - March 11 | Accepting Registrations until Jan 21st
Time 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Instructor Zoe Schein (they/them)
Class Fee $302 Material Fee $45
Description Holy creative outlet, Batman! This class invites young cartoonists to dive into their love of making comics. Weβll take the process from beginning to end: building characters, crafting expressions and poses, selecting shots, inking and color, and generally bringing our stories to life. With a combination of projects, games, silly warmups, and practice exercises, this class aims to help young artists find their comics voicesβand use them.
-
Introduction to Drawing
Ages 8-12
Dates Tuesdays, January 9 - March 12 | Accepting Registrations until Jan 22nd
Time 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Instructor Zoe Schein (they/them)
Class Fee $340 Material Fee $45
Description Drawing is where art begins! This class is perfect for young artists who want to grow their skills. Projects in this class are designed to both develop students' technical ability and build up their creativity. Students will explore different drawing media, from graphite to charcoal to colored pencil and pastels, at the same time learning how to use those tools to draw more realistic, expressive, and imaginative images. Whether your child is a practiced artist or is picking up a pencil or brush for the first time, this class is a great opportunity to develop new drawing techniques and skills!
-
Clay Works
Dates and Ages (Several Options) | Registration closes 3 weeks after the start date
Tuesdays, January 9 - March 12 | Ages 8-11 | Moon RodrΓguez-Diestler (he/him)
Thursdays, January 11 - March 14 | Ages 8-10 | Miriam Hassman (she/they)
Fridays January 12 - March 15 | Ages 11-13 | Robbie Moser (he/him)
Time 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Class Fee $378 (Tuesday/Thursday/Friday) | $336 (Monday) Material Fee $55
Description This hands-on pottery program will introduce students to wheel throwing and hand building fundamentals. Explore your creativity while learning various techniques for creating your own mugs, bowls, and other unique pieces!
-
Adventures in Clay
Ages 5-7
Dates Wednesdays, January 10 - March 13 | Accepting Registrations until Jan 23rd
Time 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Instructor Moon RodrΓguez-Diestler (he/him)
Class Fee $378 Material Fee $55
Description This class explores the tactile world of ceramics. From cups and bowls to boxes and animal sculptures, children explore hand-building techniques, decorating and more.
-
Making Mythical Monsters
Ages 5-7
Dates Thursdays, January 11 - March 14 | Accepting Registrations until Jan 24th
Time 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Instructor Aria Carpenter (any/all)
Class Fee $340 Material Fee $45
Description Have you ever been to the zoo and wished you could see dragons and unicorns instead of just lions and tigers? Join us for an imagination intensive, reading about and recreating our favorite fantasy beasts in a variety of creative mediums. Take a walk through your imagination as we paint, draw and sculpt both real and imaginary fantastical characters and creatures.
-
Fun with Color
Ages 5-7
Dates Saturdays, January 13 - March 16 | Accepting Registrations until Jan 26th
Time 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Instructor Mekayla Dionne (she/her)
Class Fee $340 Material Fee $45
Description This mixed media class will explore colour and shape through a variety of mediums including pastels, paint, drawing, and collage. Students will have the opportunity to work at different scales, practice working in partners and small groups, and individually. This class is perfect for any child interested in making colourful and exciting process-driven art!
-
Winter Wonder Stations
Ages 2-8
Dates Biweekly Saturdays, January 13, January 27, February 10, March 2, March 16
Accepting Registrations until January 12th
Time 10:00am - 12:00pm
Instructor Yun Chung
Class Fee $210 Material Fee $45
Description In this biweekly class, enjoy spending time with your little one while creating beautiful moments together. Parents and caretakers will join their children in a variety of artistic experiences. From sensory and fine motor, to seasonal-themed crafts, families work together to transform 2D and 3D materials into artistic creations. Alongside craft projects are stations for movement, play and stories.
Each registration allows 1 child and 1 parent. If you plan to bring more than one child, you may click on "Additional Child" for $25 in session options. Only select "Additional Child" if you have another child ages 2-8 who will be participating in the program.
-
Family Clay Play
Ages 5-12
Dates Saturdays, Jan 20, Feb 3, Feb 17, Mar 9, Mar 23
Accepting Registrations until January 19th
Time 10:00am - 12:00pm
Instructor Emily Iannarilli (she/her)
Class Fee $210 Material Fee $55
Description In this biweekly class, enjoy spending time with your family while creating beautiful moments together. Parents and caretakers will join their children in exploring the tactical world of ceramics. From exploring sensory and fine motor, to learning hand-building fundamentals, families work together to transform a block of clay into a collaborative clay creation. Alongside craft projects are stations for movement, play and stories. This class does not include wheelthrowing.
Each registration allows 1 child and 1 parent. If you plan to bring more than one child, you may click on "Additional Child" for $25 in session options. Only select "Additional Child" if you have another child ages 5-12 who will be participating in the program.