Art and Crafts Classes in the Boston Area
Classes in Arts and Crafts are very popular in the Boston Area. They are available in many variations and locations and they offer a great opportunity to explore your creative side in a judgment-free space. Art classes are a great antidote to daily stress and help you sharpen your skill of observation and artistic expression. On top of that it is just a great way to have fun with a group of likeminded adults.
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Pulse Arc Welding w/ Wendy Jo New - Private Lesson | Dec-31-2025 | $425.00 | December 31, 2025, Wednesday from 10:00am - 4:00pm | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Pulse Arc Welding w/ David Baird - Private Lesson | Dec-31-2025 | $425.00 | December 31, 2025, Wednesday from 11:00am - 5:00pm | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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More to Explore: Continuations in Metal Clay | Jan-05-2026 | $260.00 | January 5, 2026 - February 2, 2026, Weekly on Monday from 6:00pm - 9:00pm (4 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Directed Studio Practice | Jan-05-2026 | $460.00 | January 5, 2026 - March 2, 2026, Weekly on Monday from 1:30pm - 4:30pm (7 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Jewelry 2 | Jan-05-2026 | $460.00 | January 5, 2026 - March 2, 2026, Weekly on Monday from 10:00am - 1:00pm (7 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Clay Creations! GR K-3 // Monday | Jan-05-2026 | $350.00 | Mondays, January 5 - March 23, 2026 (10 sessions) - 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM - Children, Ages 5 year-8 year | New Art Center, Newton |
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Ceramics Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding // Introductory - Intermediate // Monday | Jan-05-2026 | $900.00 | Mondays, January 5 - March 23, 2026 (10 sessions) - 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM - Beginner/Intermediate, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Drawing and Painting GR 4-7 // Monday | Jan-05-2026 | $360.00 | Mondays, January 5 - March 23, 2026 (10 sessions) - 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM - Children, Ages 8 year-13 year | New Art Center, Newton |
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Ceramics Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding GR 4-6 // Monday | Jan-05-2026 | $420.00 | Mondays, January 5 - March 23, 2026 (10 sessions) - 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM - Children, Ages 9 year-12 year | New Art Center, Newton |
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ONLINE Watercolor Explorations PM // Intermediate - Advanced // Monday | Jan-05-2026 | $375.00 | Mondays, January 5 - March 23, 2026 (6 sessions) - 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM - Intermediate/Advanced, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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ONLINE Watercolor Explorations AM // Intermediate - Advanced // Monday | Jan-05-2026 | $375.00 | Mondays, January 5 - February 23, 2026 (6 sessions) - 9:15 AM – 11:45 AM - Intermediate/Advanced, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Modernism to postmodernism: art since 1970 | Jan-05-2026 | $1,460.00 | Credits, – | Massart, Boston |
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Jewelry 1 | Jan-06-2026 | $460.00 | January 6, 2026 - March 3, 2026, Weekly on Tuesday from 10:00am - 1:00pm (8 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Lapidary 1 | Jan-06-2026 | $460.00 | January 6, 2026 - March 3, 2026, Weekly on Tuesday from 1:30pm - 4:30pm (8 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Fearless Gold-Filled! | Jan-06-2026 | $180.00 | January 6 - 13, 2026, Weekly from 2:00pm - 4:00pm (2 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Directed Studio Practice: Forming! | Jan-06-2026 | $460.00 | January 6, 2026 - March 3, 2026, Weekly on Tuesday from 6:00pm - 9:00pm (8 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Drawing and Painting GR K-3 // Tuesday | Jan-06-2026 | $330.00 | Tuesdays, January 6 - March 24, 2026 (11 sessions) - 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM - Children, Ages 5 year-9 year | New Art Center, Newton |
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Painting Beyond Foundations in Oil or Acrylic // Session 1 // Intermediate - Advanced // Tuesday | Jan-06-2026 | $375.00 | Tuesdays, January 6 - February 3, 2026 (5 sessions) - 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM - Intermediate, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Anatomy intensive for artists | Jan-06-2026 | $1,460.00 | Week 1, Tue-Fri; Week 2, Mon-Fri, 1:30pm–6:30pm | Massart, Boston |
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Portrait drawing | Jan-06-2026 | $1,460.00 | Week 1, Tue - Fri, Week 2, Mon-Fri, 8am–1pm | Massart, Boston |
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NEW! Ceramics Independent Study | Jan-07-2026 | $850.00 | Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, January 7 - March 29, 2026 (46 sessions) - Various times - Advanced, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Intro to Enameling (Session 1): Powder, Stencils, Texture | Jan-07-2026 | $260.00 | January 7 - 28, 2026, Weekly on Wednesday from 10:00am - 1:00pm (4 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Bezel Set Ring in Silver! | Jan-07-2026 | $135.00 | January 7, 2026, Wednesday from 11:00am - 2:00pm | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Directed Studio Practice | Jan-07-2026 | $460.00 | January 7, 2026 - March 4, 2026, Weekly on Wednesday from 1:30pm - 4:30pm (8 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Lost Wax Casting - Beginner to Advanced | Jan-07-2026 | $460.00 | January 7, 2026 - March 4, 2026, Weekly on Wednesday from 6:00pm - 9:00pm (8 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Ceramics Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding GR 4-6 // Wednesday | Jan-07-2026 | $460.00 | Wednesdays, January 7 - March 25, 2026 (11 sessions) - 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM - Children, Ages 9 year-12 year | New Art Center, Newton |
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Stained Glass // Ages 16+// All Levels // Wednesday | Jan-07-2026 | $325.00 | Wednesdays, January 7 - February 4, 2026 (5 sessions) - 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM - All Levels, Ages 16 year through adult | New Art Center, Newton |
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Beginner Drawing // Beginner // Wednesday | Jan-07-2026 | $300.00 | Wednesdays, January 7 - February 11, 2026 (6 sessions) - 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM - Beginner, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Painting Foundations in Oil or Acrylic // Session 1 // Beginner - Intermediate // Wednesday | Jan-07-2026 | $450.00 | Wednesdays, January 7 - February 11, 2026 (6 sessions) - 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM - Beginner/Intermediate, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Ceramics Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding GR 6-10 // Wednesday | Jan-07-2026 | $460.00 | Wednesdays, January 7 - March 25, 2026 (11 sessions) - 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 11 year-15 year | New Art Center, Newton |
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Jewelry 1 | Jan-08-2026 | $460.00 | January 8, 2026 - March 5, 2026, Weekly on Thursday from 1:30pm - 4:30pm (8 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Jewelry 2 | Jan-08-2026 | $460.00 | January 8, 2026 - March 5, 2026, Weekly on Thursday from 10:00am - 1:00pm (8 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Mood Lighting: All About Candleholders! | Jan-08-2026 | $260.00 | January 8 - 29, 2026, Weekly on Thursday from 6:00pm - 9:00pm (4 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Steel Jewelry Design for Laser Cutting | Jan-08-2026 | $180.00 | January 8 - 15, 2026, Weekly on Thursday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm (2 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Painting Oil and Acrylic // Session 1 // All Levels // Thursday | Jan-08-2026 | $450.00 | Thursdays, January 8 - February 12, 2026 (6 sessions) - 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Put a Spin on It! | Jan-09-2026 | $560.00 | January 9 - 11, 2026, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00am - 5:00pm (3 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Recyclable Arts and More! GR K-2 // Friday | Jan-09-2026 | $330.00 | Fridays, January 9 - March 27, 2026 (11 sessions) - 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM - Children, Ages 5 year-8 year | New Art Center, Newton |
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Clay Club! GR 3-5 // Friday | Jan-09-2026 | $430.00 | Fridays, January 9 - March 27, 2026 (11 sessions) - 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM - Children, Ages 8 year-11 year | New Art Center, Newton |
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Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding GR 9-12 // Friday | Jan-09-2026 | $615.00 | Fridays, January 9 - March 27, 2026 (11 sessions) - 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 13 year-18 year | New Art Center, Newton |
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Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding // Introductory - Intermediate // Friday | Jan-09-2026 | $990.00 | Fridays, January 9 - March 27, 2026 (11 sessions) - 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM - Beginner/Intermediate, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Experimental monoprint workshop | Jan-09-2026 | $495.00 | Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Fri, 6:30pm 9:30pm; Sat/Sun, 9am-3pm– | Massart, Boston |
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Bookbinding 101 | Jan-10-2026 | $300.00 | January 10, 2026, Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | North Bennet Street School, Boston |
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Weave a Striated Chenille Scarf 1W26 | Jan-10-2026 | $275.00 | January 10-11, 2026 10:00 AM-2:00 PM | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Wheel Throwing and Handbuilding GR 7-10 // Saturday | Jan-10-2026 | $615.00 | Saturdays, January 10 - March 28, 2026 (11 sessions) - 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 12 year-16 year | New Art Center, Newton |
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Drawing Techniques and Skills GR 7-10 // Saturday | Jan-10-2026 | $250.00 | Saturdays, January 10 - February 7, 2026 (5 sessions) - 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 12 year-16 year | New Art Center, Newton |
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Recyclable Arts and More! GR 3-5 // Saturday | Jan-10-2026 | $180.00 | Saturdays, January 10 - February 7, 2026 (5 sessions) - 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM - Children, Ages 8 year-11 year | New Art Center, Newton |
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Design 101: intro to graphic design elements and principles | Jan-10-2026 | $215.00 | Saturday, 9am–4pm | Massart, Boston |
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Drawing workshop with chuck holtzman | Jan-10-2026 | $250.00 | Saturday and Sunday, 10am–2:30pm | Massart, Boston |
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Wood Turning: Boxes & Bowls 1W26 | Jan-11-2026 | $290.00 | January 11-18, 2026 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Weekly Sunday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Three-Month Furniture Making Intensive | Jan-12-2026 | $9,612.00 | January 12, 2026, Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | North Bennet Street School, Boston |
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Marketing Plans Made Simple | Jan-12-2026 | $180.00 | January 12 - 14, 2026, Monday and Wednesday from 10:00am - 12:00pm (2 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Basic Sewing 2W26 | Jan-12-2026 | $355.00 | January 12-February 16, 2026 6:30 PM-9:00 PM Weekly Monday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Watercolor for Beginners (2hrs) 1W26 | Jan-12-2026 | $265.00 | January 12-March 2, 2026 2:30 PM-4:30 PM Weekly Monday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Watercolor for Beginners (1.5 hrs) 1W26 | Jan-12-2026 | $210.00 | January 12-March 2, 2026 11:10 AM-12:40 PM Weekly Monday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Drawing for Beginners (AM) 1W26 | Jan-12-2026 | $210.00 | January 12-March 2, 2026 9:30 AM-11:00 AM Weekly Monday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Woodworking Open Shop 1W26 | Jan-12-2026 | $590.00 | January 12-March 23, 2026 12:00 PM-3:00 PM Weekly Monday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Basic Sewing 1W26 | Jan-12-2026 | $370.00 | January 12-February 23, 2026 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Weekly Monday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Drawing for Beginners (PM) 2W26 | Jan-12-2026 | $210.00 | January 12-March 2, 2026 12:50 PM-2:20 PM Weekly Monday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Introduction to Watercolor Painting | Jan-12-2026 | $289.00 | St. Paul Lutheran Church, Mondays, Jan 12 - Mar 23, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Art as Therapy Group GR 6-9 // Monday | Jan-12-2026 | Free | Mondays, January 12 - March 23, 2026 (9 sessions) - 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM - All Levels, Ages 11 year-14 year | New Art Center, Newton |
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Middle value watercolor workshop | Jan-12-2026 | $355.00 | Monday and Friday, and individual meetings by arrangement during the week., 9:30am–12:30pm (zoom, Mon, Fri) | Massart, Boston |
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Ask the Right Questions and Buy Gems with Confidence | Jan-13-2026 | $135.00 | January 13, 2026, Tuesday from 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Basic Woodworking: Simple Bench 2W26 | Jan-13-2026 | $450.00 | January 13-February 24, 2026 6:30 PM-9:30 PM Weekly Tuesday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Basic Woodworking: Simple Bench 1W26 | Jan-13-2026 | $450.00 | January 13-February 24, 2026 12:30 PM-3:30 PM Weekly Tuesday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Intermediate Sewing 1W26 | Jan-13-2026 | $370.00 | January 13-February 24, 2026 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Weekly Tuesday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Beekeeping for Beginners: It’s the Bee’s Knees | Jan-13-2026 | $149.00 | Gibbs School, Tuesdays, Jan 13 - Feb 24, 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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The Language of the Line: A Gentle Introduction to Drawing | Jan-13-2026 | $275.00 | Gibbs School, Tuesdays, Jan 13 - Mar 17, 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Cyanotype Workshop | Jan-13-2026 | $85.00 | Arlington High School, Tuesday, Jan 13, 5:30 - 8:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Figure Drawing | Jan-13-2026 | $365.00 | Arlington High School, Tuesdays, Jan 13 - Mar 17, 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Advanced Beginning Pottery | Jan-13-2026 | $535.00 | Arlington High School, Tuesdays, Jan 13 - Mar 17, 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Oil Painting: Light in Landscapes and More // Session 1 // Intermediate // Tuesday | Jan-13-2026 | $450.00 | Tuesdays, January 13 - February 10, 2026 (5 sessions) - 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM - Intermediate, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Clay + Collage! Art as Therapy for Teens: GR 9-12 // Tuesday | Jan-13-2026 | Free | Tuesdays, January 13 - March 24, 2026 (10 sessions) - 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM - All Levels, Ages 12 year-18 year | New Art Center, Newton |
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Basic Woodworking: Box 1W26 | Jan-14-2026 | $425.00 | January 14-February 18, 2026 6:30 PM-9:30 PM Weekly Wednesday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Clothing Design: Alter a Pattern 1W26 | Jan-14-2026 | $405.00 | January 14-February 25, 2026 6:30 PM-9:00 PM Weekly Wednesday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Country Western Line Dancing | Jan-14-2026 | $155.00 | Gibbs School, Wednesdays, Jan 14 - Mar 18, 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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The Beauty of Linocut | Jan-14-2026 | $289.00 | Arlington High School, Wednesdays, Jan 14 - Mar 18, 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Anyone Can Draw | Jan-14-2026 | $215.00 | St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wednesdays, Jan 14 - Mar 18, 10:00 - 11:30 AM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Start Knitting | Jan-14-2026 | $255.00 | Calvary United Methodist Church, Wednesdays, Jan 14 - Mar 11, 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Exploring Color & Light with Soft Pastels | Jan-14-2026 | $269.00 | Online, Wednesdays, Jan 14 - Mar 18, 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Dot Mandala Rock Painting: Beginner | Jan-14-2026 | $259.00 | Arlington High School, Wednesdays, Jan 14 - Feb 25, 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Painting Oil and Acrylic // Session 1 // All Levels // Wednesday | Jan-14-2026 | $375.00 | January 14 - February 11, 2026 - 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Drawing with Ink for Illustration 1W26 | Jan-15-2026 | $415.00 | January 15-March 5, 2026 6:30 PM-9:00 PM Weekly Thursday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Woodworking Open Shop 2W26 | Jan-15-2026 | $590.00 | January 15-March 26, 2026 6:30 PM-9:30 PM Weekly Thursday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Intermediate Sewing 2W26 | Jan-15-2026 | $355.00 | January 15-February 19, 2026 6:30 PM-9:00 PM Weekly Thursday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Acrylics & Gouache Painting for Advanced Artists | Jan-15-2026 | $269.00 | Online, Thursdays, Jan 15 - Mar 19, 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Thread Painting Embroidery: Realistic Animals | Jan-15-2026 | $295.00 | Gibbs School, Thursdays, Jan 15 - Mar 12, 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Actor's Studio | Jan-15-2026 | $95.00 | Gibbs School, Thursdays, Jan 15 - Feb 5, 6:00 - 7:25 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Improv: The Art of Thinking on Your Feet | Jan-15-2026 | $95.00 | Gibbs School, Thursdays, Jan 15 - Feb 5, 7:30 - 9:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Knitting for Beginners & Beyond | Jan-15-2026 | $225.00 | Gibbs School, Thursdays, Jan 15 - Mar 5, 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Introduction to the Pottery Wheel: Make a Mug | Jan-15-2026 | $329.00 | Commonwealth Clayworks, Thursdays, Jan 15 - Feb 5, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Get to Know Your Sewing Machine | Jan-15-2026 | $165.00 | Gibbs School, Thursdays, Jan 15 - Feb 5, 6:30 - 9:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Pearl Knotting | Jan-16-2026 | $215.00 | January 16, 2026, Friday from 10:00am - 5:00pm | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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Woodworking Open Shop 3W26 | Jan-16-2026 | $590.00 | January 16-March 27, 2026 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Weekly Friday | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain |
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Watercolor Pencils | Jan-16-2026 | $289.00 | Arlington Community Center, Fridays, Jan 16 - Mar 20, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Intermediate Drawing: Beyond the Basics | Jan-16-2026 | $269.00 | Online, Fridays, Jan 16 - Mar 20, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Arlington Community Education, Arlington |
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Nights Out @ New Art: Friday Figure Draw 01/16 | Jan-16-2026 | $30.00 | Friday, January 16, 2026 - 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM - All Levels, Ages 21 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Nights Out @ New Art: Fluid Art Workshop | Jan-16-2026 | $65.00 | Friday, January 16, 2026 - 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 21 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Nights Out @ New Art: Try it! Ceramics Wheel Throwing Workshop | Jan-16-2026 | $80.00 | Friday, January 16, 2026 - 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Introductory Class, Ages 18 year+ | New Art Center, Newton |
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Flex Appeal: Your Definitive Guide to Flex Shafts, Bits & Accessories | Jan-17-2026 | $260.00 | January 17 - 31, 2026, Weekly on Saturday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm (3 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |
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What's the Hoopla? Hinged Hoop Earrings | Jan-17-2026 | $425.00 | January 17 - 18, 2026, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am - 5:00pm (2 days) | Metalwerx, Waltham |