Events

You're invited to find out more about the Eliot School, celebrate our teachers and students, and see work by local artists and artisans.

Open House

Sunday, September 13, 3-5pm

Join us to meet teachers, tour our building, and learn about our classes. At 4pm, enjoy a reading by the Carpenter Poets. Refreshments will be served. Find out more.

Jamaica Plain Open Studios

Saturday & Sunday, September 26 & 27, 11am–6pm

Every fall, 200 artists and artisans show their work throughout Jamaica Plain. The Eliot School is an exciting hub for this neighborhood-wide event, with two dozen artists in our building and yard. This year, don’t miss demonstrations by Nancy Dick-Atkinson (gilding), Laurel Stroman (art dolls), and other Eliot School teachers throughout the weekend. Find out more.

Holiday Craft Fair

Saturday, December 5, 2009 — 11am–5pm

Our Holiday Craft Fair is paired with a sister fair next door at First Church. This juried sale showcases local artisans with handmade gifts at affordable prices: jewelry, cards, calendars, scarves, mittens, lamps, photographs, and more. Find out more.

Student–Faculty Show

Date to be announced, spring 2010

An opportunity for faculty and students to show off the excellent work they have done during the year in woodworking, sewing, painting, drawing, children’s art, and more. See photographs from last year's show.