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We offer drawing, painting and related classes at all experience levels, for adults, teens and kids. You may also wish to browse classes in Mixed Media and Printmaking.


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  • Length:6 months 1 days 15 minutes
    Day of week: 
    Monday
    Tuesday
    Wednesday
    Thursday
    Friday
    Saturday
    Sunday
    Date:Thursday, June 18, 2026
    Time:9:00 AM-9:15 AM

    Looking for individualized instruction and dedicated studio time? The Eliot School offers private one-on-one instruction across all artistic disciplines with one of our experienced instructors. 

    $0.00
  • Lisa Goren
    Length:4 hours
    Day of week: 
    Saturday
    Date:Saturday, October 24, 2026
    Time:1:00 PM-5:00 PM

    Loosen up your watercolor practice through playful exercises, expressive brushwork, and fresh approaches to color and composition.

    $125.00
  • Paul Tomkavage
    Juan Perez
    Length:5 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Tuesday
    Dates:October 27-November 24, 2026
    Time:7:00 PM-9:00 PM

    A relaxed, all-levels figure drawing studio where you can regularly draw from a live nude model at your own pace in a supportive, open environment. Drop-ins welcome as space allows.

    $0.00
  • Jahnae Wyatt
    Length:4 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Friday
    Dates:November 6-December 4, 2026
    Time:4:00 PM-5:30 PM
    Excluded dates: 
    • Friday, November 27, 2026

    Join us for a studio course for beginner and intermediate young artists interested in deepening their artistic practice through drawing and painting from direct observation. 

    $190.00
  • Katya Popova
    Length:5 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Sunday
    Dates:November 8-December 13, 2026
    Time:9:00 AM-12:00 PM
    Excluded dates: 
    • Sunday, November 29, 2026

    Explore the expressive possibilities of watercolor through bold brushwork, color, and spontaneous mark-making in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment.

    $295.00
  • Vicki Kocher Paret
    Length:4 hours
    Day of week: 
    Sunday
    Date:Sunday, November 8, 2026
    Time:1:00 PM-5:00 PM

    Experience painting with the medium of gouache (opaque watercolor). Working from an image you choose, we will attempt to capture “place,” by playing with composition and color palette.

    $105.00
  • Lindsey Caputo
    Length:4 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Monday
    Dates:November 9-30, 2026
    Time:7:00 PM-8:30 PM

    Build confidence in drawing through hands-on exploration of materials, techniques, observation, and creative expression.

    $225.00
  • Lynda Goldberg
    Length:3 hours
    Day of week: 
    Thursday
    Date:Thursday, December 3, 2026
    Time:10:00 AM-1:00 PM

    Discover the colorful, experimental world of gelatin plate printmaking and create your own one-of-a-kind prints and cards.

    $150.00
  • Stina Hals
    Length:8 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Thursday
    Dates:January 7-March 4, 2027
    Time:10:00 AM-11:30 AM
    Excluded dates: 
    • Thursday, February 18, 2027

    Draw like an improvising musician—explore line, materials, and mark-making while developing your own visual voice.

    $335.00
  • Katya Popova
    Length:5 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Sunday
    Dates:January 10-February 7, 2027
    Time:9:00 AM-12:00 PM

    Explore the expressive possibilities of watercolor through bold brushwork, color, and spontaneous mark-making in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment.

    $295.00
  • Paul Tomkavage
    Juan Perez
    Length:5 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Tuesday
    Dates:January 12-February 9, 2027
    Time:7:00 PM-9:00 PM

    A relaxed, all-levels figure drawing studio where you can regularly draw from a live nude model at your own pace in a supportive, open environment. Drop-ins welcome as space allows.

    $0.00
  • Matthew Fenton Smith
    Length:8 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Wednesday
    Dates:January 13-March 10, 2027
    Time:9:00 AM-12:00 PM
    Excluded dates: 
    • Wednesday, February 17, 2027

    Fill your drawings with dimension instead of details.

    $525.00
    Class is not open for registration yet.
  • Deanna Soukiasian
    Length:8 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Wednesday
    Dates:January 13-March 10, 2027
    Time:4:30 PM-6:00 PM
    Excluded dates: 
    • Wednesday, February 17, 2027

    For young storytellers that want to make their own comics! With their instructor, students will develop unique styles and dynamic characters by looking at references from anime, manga, DC, and Marvel.

    $375.00
  • Deanna Soukiasian
    Length:8 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Thursday
    Dates:January 14-March 11, 2027
    Time:4:30 PM-6:00 PM
    Excluded dates: 
    • Thursday, February 18, 2027

    For young storytellers that want to make their own comics! With their instructor, students will develop unique styles and dynamic characters by looking at references from anime, manga, DC, and Marvel.

    $375.00
  • Saeed Hosein
    Length:8 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Saturday
    Dates:January 16-March 6, 2027
    Time:6:00 PM-9:00 PM

    Explore the fundamentals of acrylic painting through still life and landscape. Learn to mix color, work with value and composition, handle brushes, and build paintings through layering, texture, edges, and spatial depth.

    $450.00
  • Eli Portman
    Length:7 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Monday
    Dates:January 25-March 15, 2027
    Time:9:30 AM-11:00 AM
    Excluded dates: 
    • Monday, February 15, 2027

    Build confidence with pencil and paper while learning the essential foundations of drawing.

    $235.00
  • Eli Portman
    Length:7 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Monday
    Dates:January 25-March 15, 2027
    Time:11:10 AM-12:40 PM
    Excluded dates: 
    • Monday, February 15, 2027

    Turn simple sketches into vibrant watercolor paintings filled with light, color, and atmosphere.

    $235.00
  • Eli Portman
    Length:7 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Monday
    Dates:January 25-March 15, 2027
    Time:12:50 PM-2:20 PM
    Excluded dates: 
    • Monday, February 15, 2027

    Build confidence with pencil and paper while learning the essential foundations of drawing.

    $235.00
  • Eli Portman
    Length:7 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Monday
    Dates:January 25-March 15, 2027
    Time:2:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Excluded dates: 
    • Monday, February 15, 2027

    Turn simple sketches into vibrant watercolor paintings filled with light, color, and atmosphere.

    $295.00
  • Yetti Frenkel
    Length:10 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Wednesday
    Dates:February 3-April 7, 2027
    Time:6:30 PM-9:00 PM

    Learn to create depth, light, and form through the traditional art of Conte drawing on toned paper.

    $500.00
  • Terry Boutelle
    Length:2 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Sunday
    Dates:March 7-14, 2027
    Time:1:00 PM-5:00 PM

    In this two-day workshop, students will create a finished painting working with still life. All levels of experience with painting welcome! 

    $175.00
  • Alice Rufo
    Length:2 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Saturday
    Dates:March 20-27, 2027
    Time:9:00 AM-1:00 PM

    Develop a sketchbook practice with prompts, exercises, and strategies to keep you making, exploring, and growing.

    $195.00
  • Eli Portman
    Length:7 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Monday
    Dates:March 29-May 17, 2027
    Time:9:30 AM-11:00 AM
    Excluded dates: 
    • Monday, April 26, 2027

    Build confidence with pencil and paper while learning the essential foundations of drawing.

    $235.00
  • Eli Portman
    Length:7 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Monday
    Dates:March 29-May 17, 2027
    Time:11:10 AM-12:40 PM
    Excluded dates: 
    • Monday, April 26, 2027

    Turn simple sketches into vibrant watercolor paintings filled with light, color, and atmosphere.

    $235.00
  • Eli Portman
    Length:7 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Monday
    Dates:March 29-May 17, 2027
    Time:12:50 PM-2:20 PM
    Excluded dates: 
    • Monday, April 26, 2027

    Build confidence with pencil and paper while learning the essential foundations of drawing.

    $235.00
  • Eli Portman
    Length:7 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Monday
    Dates:March 29-May 17, 2027
    Time:2:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Excluded dates: 
    • Monday, April 26, 2027

    Turn simple sketches into vibrant watercolor paintings filled with light, color, and atmosphere.

    $295.00
  • Paul Tomkavage
    Juan Perez
    Length:5 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Tuesday
    Dates:March 30-April 27, 2027
    Time:7:00 PM-9:00 PM

    A relaxed, all-levels figure drawing studio where you can regularly draw from a live nude model at your own pace in a supportive, open environment. Drop-ins welcome as space allows.

    $0.00
  • Alejandra Spruill
    Length:2 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Saturday
    Dates:April 10-17, 2027
    Time:10:00 AM-2:00 PM

    Join us for a two-day immersive art workshop exploring personal storytelling through bookmaking, collage, journaling, and photography!

    $215.00
  • Katya Popova
    Length:5 sessions
    Day of week: 
    Saturday
    Dates:April 10-May 8, 2027
    Time:1:00 PM-4:00 PM

    Explore the expressive possibilities of watercolor through bold brushwork, color, and spontaneous mark-making in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment.

    $295.00