Art Classes in the Boston Area

Crafts Classes in Boston Area

When we talk about crafts we think of making objects that are useful as well as decorative.  The most common types of crafts are textile crafts, wearable crafts, decorative crafts and paper crafts.


Textile crafts involve the use of fabric or yarn and include knitting, weaving, quilting and dying.  

Wearable crafts  include  hat-making, leatherwork, and garments. These crafts utilize fabrics such as cotton, linen, and wool as well as nylon, canvas, and leather. 

Decorative crafts combine beauty with usefulness such as furniture making,, stenciling, stained glass, and basketry.

Paper crafts involve the creation of objects made of paper such as engraving, papier-mache, calligraphy, and papermaking.

Image Class Class Date Price Specifics Location
Wood Turning: Beyond Bowls 1F23 Wood Turning: Beyond Bowls 1F23 Dec-10-2023 $250.00 December 10-17, 2023 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Weekly Sunday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Upholstery Immersion (Wednesday Evening) 1W24 Upholstery Immersion (Wednesday Evening) 1W24 Jan-03-2024 $480.00 January 3-March 6, 2024 6:15 PM-9:15 PM Weekly Wednesday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Basic Woodworking: Box 1W24 Basic Woodworking: Box 1W24 Jan-03-2024 $350.00 January 3-February 7, 2024 6:30 PM-9:30 PM Weekly Wednesday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Woodworking Open Shop 2W24 Woodworking Open Shop 2W24 Jan-04-2024 $520.00 January 4-March 7, 2024 6:30 PM-9:30 PM Weekly Thursday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Upholstery Immersion (Thursday morning) 2W24 Upholstery Immersion (Thursday morning) 2W24 Jan-04-2024 $480.00 January 4-March 7, 2024 9:30 AM-12:30 PM Weekly Thursday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Woodworking Open Shop 3W24 Woodworking Open Shop 3W24 Jan-05-2024 $520.00 January 5-March 8, 2024 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Weekly Friday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Woodworking Open Shop Add-On (Saturday) 1W24 Woodworking Open Shop Add-On (Saturday) 1W24 Jan-06-2024 $210.00 January 6-March 23, 2024 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Weekly Saturday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Woodworking Open Shop 4W24 Woodworking Open Shop 4W24 Jan-06-2024 $520.00 January 6-March 23, 2024 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Weekly Saturday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Introduction to Woodworking: Build a Box *In-Person* Introduction to Woodworking: Build a Box *In-Person* Jan-08-2024 $455.00 9 Mondays, 6-9pm. Begins Jan. 8 *No Class Jan. 15 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Woodworking Open Shop 1W24 Woodworking Open Shop 1W24 Jan-08-2024 $520.00 January 8-March 25, 2024 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Weekly Monday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
WINTER ADULTS: Intro to Laser Cutting Workshop WINTER ADULTS: Intro to Laser Cutting Workshop Jan-08-2024 $205.00 4 weeks, Mondays, January 8 & 22, February 5 & 26, 7:00pm - 9:30pm The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord
Advanced Miniature And Gilding ( Persian Art 2) *In-Person* *NEW* Advanced Miniature And Gilding ( Persian Art 2) *In-Person* *NEW* Jan-10-2024 $305.00 9 Tuesdays,5:30-7:30pm. Begins Jan. 9 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Introduction to Woodworking: Build a Box *In-Person* Introduction to Woodworking: Build a Box *In-Person* Jan-10-2024 $455.00 9 Mondays, 6-9pm. Begins Jan. 8 *No Class Jan. 15 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Introduction to Woodworking: The Shaker Table *In-Person* Introduction to Woodworking: The Shaker Table *In-Person* Jan-11-2024 $405.00 8 Thursdays, 2-5 pm. Begins Jan. 11 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Woodworking Open Shop *In-Person* Woodworking Open Shop *In-Person* Jan-12-2024 $405.00 8 Fridays, 6-9pm. Begins Jan. 12 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Alabaster Carving 1W24 Alabaster Carving 1W24 Jan-13-2024 $480.00 January 13-15, 2024 10:00 AM-4:00 PM The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Sterling Silver Handmade Chain Workshop *In-Person* *NEW* Sterling Silver Handmade Chain Workshop *In-Person* *NEW* Jan-14-2024 $150.00 2 Sundays, 10am-2pm Jan. 14 & 21 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Introduction to Bookbinding *In-Person* *NEW* Introduction to Bookbinding *In-Person* *NEW* Jan-17-2024 $225.00 4 Wednesdays 5:30-8:30pm Begins Jan. 17 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Furniture 1 Furniture 1 Jan-17-2024 $1,480.00 Wednesdays, 6:30pm–10pm Massart, Boston
Very Beginning Woodworking Ages 4-5 1W24 Very Beginning Woodworking Ages 4-5 1W24 Jan-18-2024 $300.00 January 18-March 14, 2024 4:00 PM-5:00 PM Weekly Thursday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
DIY Upholstery DIY Upholstery Jan-18-2024 $499.00 Upholstery on Broadway, Thursdays, Jan 18 - Mar 14, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Wood Turning: Bowls and Beyond 1W24 Wood Turning: Bowls and Beyond 1W24 Jan-21-2024 $250.00 January 21-28, 2024 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Weekly Sunday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Felt Making Felt Making Jan-22-2024 $175.00 6 meetings, Class Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Lexington Community Education
Beekeeping Beekeeping Jan-23-2024 $145.00 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM , Tu , 8 weeks Newton Community Education
Cabinetmaking & Woodworking Cabinetmaking & Woodworking Jan-24-2024 $380.00 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM , W , 8 weeks Newton Community Education
Wood Carving with Small Tools *In-Person* Wood Carving with Small Tools *In-Person* Jan-30-2024 $265.00 5 Tuesday, 6-9pm. Begins Jan. 30 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
How to Build a Portfolio to Last a Lifetime How to Build a Portfolio to Last a Lifetime Jan-30-2024 $35.00 1 meeting, Class Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Lexington Community Education
Introduction to Hand Tools for Woodworking Introduction to Hand Tools for Woodworking Jan-31-2024 $235.00 Arlington High School, Wednesdays, Jan 31 - Mar 6, 6:30 - 8:30 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Beekeeping for Beginners: The Bees Knees Beekeeping for Beginners: The Bees Knees Feb-01-2024 $149.00 Gibbs School, Thursdays, Feb 1 - Mar 14, 6:30 - 8:30 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Woodworking Open Shop Woodworking Open Shop Feb-06-2024 $265.00 Arlington High School, Tuesdays, Feb 6 - Mar 26, 6:30 - 8:30 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Cold-Process Soap Making *In-Person* Cold-Process Soap Making *In-Person* Feb-11-2024 $180.00 2 Sundays, 11am-2pm. Feb. 11 & 18 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Basic Woodworking: Box 2W24 Basic Woodworking: Box 2W24 Feb-21-2024 $350.00 February 21-March 27, 2024 6:30 PM-9:30 PM Weekly Wednesday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Sterling Silver Handmade Chain Workshop *In-Person* *NEW* Sterling Silver Handmade Chain Workshop *In-Person* *NEW* Feb-25-2024 $150.00 2 Sundays, 10am-2pm Jan. 14 & 21 Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Wood Turning: Shallow Plates 1W24 Wood Turning: Shallow Plates 1W24 Feb-25-2024 $130.00 Sunday, February 25, 2024 9:00 AM-4:00 PM The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Make a Felt Hummingbird Make a Felt Hummingbird Feb-27-2024 $59.00 Arlington High School, Tuesday, Feb 27, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Beginner Green Wood Carving Beginner Green Wood Carving Feb-28-2024 $105.00 Arlington High School, Wednesday, Feb 28, 6:00 - 8:30 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Wood Turning: Beyond Bowls 1W24 Wood Turning: Beyond Bowls 1W24 Mar-10-2024 $250.00 March 10-17, 2024 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Weekly Sunday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
WINTER ADULTS: Intermediate Self-Guided Laser Cutting Workshop WINTER ADULTS: Intermediate Self-Guided Laser Cutting Workshop Mar-11-2024 $125.00 2 weeks, Mondays, March 11 & March 25, 7:00pm - 9:30pm The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord
Bakery Box: Biscotti & Italian Cookies Bakery Box: Biscotti & Italian Cookies Mar-20-2024 $85.00 Arlington High School, Wednesday, Mar 20, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Arlington Community Education, Arlington
Woodworking Open Shop 5W24 Woodworking Open Shop 5W24 Mar-21-2024 $520.00 March 21-May 23, 2024 6:30 PM-9:30 PM Weekly Thursday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Woodworking Open Shop 6W24 Woodworking Open Shop 6W24 Mar-22-2024 $520.00 March 22-May 24, 2024 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Weekly Friday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Woodworking Open Shop Add-On (Saturday) 1S24 Woodworking Open Shop Add-On (Saturday) 1S24 Apr-06-2024 $210.00 April 6-June 15, 2024 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Weekly Saturday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Woodworking Open Shop 1S24 Woodworking Open Shop 1S24 Apr-06-2024 $520.00 April 6-June 15, 2024 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Weekly Saturday The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Lego Future House: If You Can Imagine the Future, You Can Build It! Lego Future House: If You Can Imagine the Future, You Can Build It! Jul-01-2024 Free 8:45 AM - 11:45 AM Eastern Standard Time , MTuW , 1 weeks Newton Community Education
One-Of-A-Kind Handmade Books One-Of-A-Kind Handmade Books Jul-15-2024 Free 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , MTuWThF , 1 weeks Newton Community Education
Lego Future House: If You Can Imagine the Future, You Can Build It! Lego Future House: If You Can Imagine the Future, You Can Build It! Jul-22-2024 Free 8:45 AM - 11:45 AM Eastern Standard Time , MTuWThF , 1 weeks Newton Community Education
One-Of-A-Kind Handmade Books One-Of-A-Kind Handmade Books Jul-29-2024 Free 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time , MTuWThF , 1 weeks Newton Community Education

Other Classes

North Bennet School
North Bennet Street School’s mission is to train students in traditional crafts and to promote greater appreciation of craftsmanship.
Features: Classes in bookbinding, woodworking, cabinet and furniture making, carpentry, jewelry making, locksmithing, piano technology, preservation carpentry and violin making and repair