The Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts

We inspire

lifelong learning in craft and creativity. CLASSES FOR ALL AGES

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hundreds of students in the Boston Public School system. School & Community Partnerships

We connect

youth to lives in art. Teen Bridge

We embrace

expression, excellence, and engagement. Artists in Residence

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Join us with a hammer, thimble, camera, or brush, and pursue your desire to create!

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Find us at our Jamaica Plain classrooms and in public schools and community centers throughout Boston.

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES FOR ALL AGES

Woodworking • Sewing & Fashion • Fiber Arts • Book & Paper Arts • Printmaking • Photography • Drawing & Painting • Mixed Media • Other Crafts

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Inspire lifelong learning in craftsmanship and creativity for all.

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2026 Artist in Residence Exhibition at Piano Craft Gallery

Celebrate food as a conduit for gathering and community building at Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts 2026 Artist in Residence Corey Watanabe's upcoming Gardens of Resonance exhibit at Piano Craft Gallery from August 21–23.

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Eleni Wagner's Community Spotlight

Eleni Wagner is an artist, educator, and one of the program assistants for our 2026 Artist Residency. This month, we chatted with Eleni about what drew them to work at the Eliot School and what they’ve enjoyed about working with us so far.

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Job Openings

We are not currently hiring for any specific positions, but we are always looking for new course ideas and instructors to teach them!

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Meet Our Students

Maggie Hill began taking classes at the Eliot School over four decades ago when she was 26 years old and starting out as an elementary school teacher. She hasn’t missed many classes since.

After many years in our furniture restoration and upholstery classes, she continues to take our sewing classes where she makes slipcovers, curtains and other embellishments for her house. Over the years, Maggie has refurbished and repaired almost everything in her living room and her pieces grace the homes of her relatives and friends.

She finds liberation in refinishing furniture and freedom in changing her own environment.

Additionally, Maggie advises the school on improving accessibility as part of our ongoing process of planning improvements to our space.

Maggie Hill

Mattapan, MA