Workshops

Workshops

Workshop intensives, which last one to three days, help broaden and hone skills. Study with acclaimed artists and educators who share their expertise in specialized techniques.

  • Class (8 weeks)
    with Kieran Pierre
    October 16-December 11, 2026weekly on Fridays4:15pm-5:45pmfor weeks
    at Eliot School Woodshop, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $420.00

    For kids that want to learn or build upon the basics of woodworking. Students will build projects in wood with hand tools and techniques in an environment that emphasizes creativity and safety. As they gain experience and skill, students will undertake larger and more complex projects, gaining appreciation for wood as a creative medium.

    Students of all levels are invited to share their skills. Returning students welcome, new projects each session! 

    Skip date: 11/27/26

    Make up date: 12/18/26

    Class is no longer open for registration.
  • Workshop (1 day)
    with Diane Franklin
    March 13, 202710:00am-4:00pm
    at Amory Classroom, Eliot School Annex, 253 Amory St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $195.00

    Explore the creative possibilities of collage through hands-on exercises that introduce layering, composition, and a wide range of materials and techniques.

  • Workshop (1 day)
    with Sylvie Rosenkalt
    April 17, 202710:00am-4:00pm
    at Sewing Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $150.00
    Materials: $10.00

    Make a quilted throw pillow! This one-day workshop is a chance for for beginner and experienced quilters alike to work on a small project. Engage with quilting by trying out a new idea in one day.

    Students can choose designs for their pillow that range from traditional blocks to improvised shapes, or a combination of both. They will then machine piece a throw pillow cover. Students will be given the choice to hand or machine quilt the layers of their pillow case together. They will walk away with a finished pillow 18" square pillow and the fundamentals to keep quilting.

  • Class (6 weeks)
    with Jennifer Turpin
    October 29-December 10, 2026weekly on Thursdays4:30pm-6:00pmfor weeks
    at Eliot School Woodshop, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $225.00

    An opportunity for beginner adults and their very beginning youth woodworkers create memories and a functional woodworking masterpiece!

  • Class (6 weeks)
    with Tricia Ryan
    March 8-April 12, 2027weekly on Mondays6:30pm-9:00pmfor 6 weeks
    at Sewing Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $395.00
    Materials: $40.00

    Go beyond the basics as you learn the sewing techniques that make garments and handmade projects look beautifully finished.

  • Class (6 weeks)
    with Tricia Ryan
    October 26-November 30, 2026weekly on Mondays6:30pm-9:00pmfor weeks
    at Sewing Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $395.00
    Materials: $40.00

    Learn the fundamentals of sewing while building the confidence to mend, create, and sew your own functional projects.

  • Class (6 weeks)
    with Carol Price
    March 11-April 15, 2027weekly on Thursdays1:00pm-4:00pmfor 6 weeks
    at Sewing Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $450.00

    If you need to learn how to use a sewing machine for the first time, Basic Sewing is for you. Learn how to operate a sewing machine, learn basic sewing terms, sewing methods and tools of the trades in order to choose, read and understand patterns. Then apply your newly found skills by sewing accessories such as a pillow or tote bag, and if you feel ready, your first garment! This class uses Janome Model 731 sewing machines. 

    Completion qualifies students for intermediate classes. We will review where to buy supplies in class.

  • Class (6 weeks)
    with Carol Price
    March 9-April 13, 2027weekly on Tuesdays1:00pm-4:00pmfor 6 weeks
    at Sewing Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $475.00

    Go beyond basics with zippers and get started with a garment of your choice. Adjust a pattern for your size; choose and cut fabric expertly. Take this class as many times as you like to solidify your essential sewing skills and complete a series of projects. Students will go home with samples of closures etc that were made in class. This class uses Janome Model 731 sewing machines. 

    We'll discuss where to purchase supplies during class.  

    Prerequisite: Basic Sewing class, OR equivalent skills including:

  • Class (8 weeks)
    with Carol Price
    February 4-April 1, 2027weekly on Thursdays4:30pm-6:00pmfor weeks
    at Sewing Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $425.00

    For students that want to learn or build upon sewing basics. Students sew by hand and machine, cut patterns, and develop their own personal sewing kit. They will begin by sewing bags, pillows, and simple clothing. As they gain more experience and skill, more complex projects follow. Students will love making things for themselves and their loved ones!

    The small class allows for individual attention, and we invite students of all levels to share their skills.

  • Class (8 weeks)
    with Carol Price
    February 2-March 30, 2027weekly on Tuesdays4:30pm-5:45pmfor weeks
    at Sewing Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $395.00

    For young makers who want to learn or build upon sewing basics. Students sew by hand and machine, cut patterns, and develop their own personal sewing kit.  They will begin by sewing bags, pillows, and simple clothing.  Students will love making things for themselves and their loved ones!

    The small class allows for individual attention. Returning students welcome, new projects each session!

    Skip date: 2/16/2027

    Make up date: 4/6/2027

  • Class (6 weeks)
    with Carol Price
    January 25-March 8, 2027weekly on Mondays10:00am-1:00pmfor 6 weeks
    at Sewing Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $450.00

    If you need to learn how to use a sewing machine for the first time, Basic Sewing is for you. Learn how to operate a sewing machine, learn basic sewing terms, sewing methods and tools of the trades in order to choose, read and understand patterns. Then apply your newly found skills by sewing accessories such as a pillow or tote bag, and if you feel ready, your first garment! This class uses Janome Model 731 sewing machines. 

    Completion qualifies students for intermediate classes. We will review where to buy supplies in class.

  • Class (6 weeks)
    with Carol Price
    January 14-February 25, 2027weekly on Thursdays1:00pm-4:00pmfor weeks
    at Sewing Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $475.00

    Go beyond basics with zippers and get started with a garment of your choice. Adjust a pattern for your size; choose and cut fabric expertly. Take this class as many times as you like to solidify your essential sewing skills and complete a series of projects. Students will go home with samples of closures etc that were made in class. This class uses Janome Model 731 sewing machines. 

    We'll discuss where to purchase supplies during class.  

    Prerequisite: Basic Sewing class, OR equivalent skills including:

  • Class (6 weeks)
    with Carol Price
    January 12-February 23, 2027weekly on Tuesdays1:00pm-4:00pmfor 6 weeks
    at Sewing Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $450.00

    If you need to learn how to use a sewing machine for the first time, Basic Sewing is for you. Learn how to operate a sewing machine, learn basic sewing terms, sewing methods and tools of the trades in order to choose, read and understand patterns.

    **PLEASE NOTE: Enrolled students must not miss more than one consecutive class or they will not be able to progress to the next level in the course.**

  • Workshop (1 day)
    with Cristina Hajosy
    November 22, 20261:00pm-7:00pm
    at Amory Classroom, Eliot School Annex, 253 Amory St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $165.00
    Materials: $30.00

    Create elegant handmade books using traditional Japanese stab-binding techniques, including the classic 4-hole stitch and decorative variations.

     

  • Workshop (2 weeks)
    with Alice Rufo
    March 20-27, 2027weekly on Saturdays9:00am-1:00pmfor 2 weeks
    at Amory Classroom, Eliot School Annex, 253 Amory St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $195.00

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

  • Class (1 day)
    with Sarah Ginocchio
    January 25, 20274:00pm-6:00pm
    at Sewing Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $350.00

    Spend the winter making cozy crafts with this unique fiber art! Students will create a variety of crochet projects, including accessories and plushies. 

  • Workshop (1 day)
    with Dahlia Popovits
    March 7, 202710:00am-4:00pm
    at Amory Classroom, Eliot School Annex, 253 Amory St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $250.00
    Materials: $20.00

    Slow down, explore color and texture, and weave your own one-of-a-kind wall hanging.

  • Workshop (1 day)
    with Dahlia Popovits
    January 9, 202710:00am-4:00pm
    at Amory Classroom, Eliot School Annex, 253 Amory St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $250.00
    Materials: $35.00

    Design and weave your own one-of-a-kind fabric for a custom tote bag.

  • Workshop (1 day)
    with Michelle Blanchette
    April 11, 202710:00am-2:00pm
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $230.00

    Immerse yourself in the traditional Japanese art of indigo Shibori and create striking hand-dyed textiles using resist-dye techniques and natural indigo.

  • Workshop (1 day)
    with Cristina Hajosy
    March 14, 202710:00am-3:00pm
    at Amory Classroom, Eliot School Annex, 253 Amory St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $165.00
    Materials: $30.00

    Explore the fun, fast-paced world of paste paper, where color, texture, and printmaking come together in one-of-a-kind designs.

  • Workshop (1 day)
    with Izaiah Rhodes
    February 13, 20272:00pm-5:00pm
    at Eliot School Woodshop, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $135.00

    Bring dull chisels and plane irons back to life while learning the essential sharpening and tuning skills every hand-tool woodworker needs.

  • Class (6 weeks)
    with Willow Trodden
    March 20-May 1, 2027weekly on Saturdays2:00pm-4:00pmfor 6 weeks
    at Eliot School Woodshop, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $355.00

    For kids that want to learn the basics of woodworking by creating durable, unique toys from their imaginations!

  • Workshop (2 weeks)
    with Terry Boutelle
    March 7-14, 2027weekly on Sundays1:00pm-5:00pmfor 2 weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $175.00

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

  • Workshop (4 weeks)
    with Lygia Angel
    February 6-27, 2027weekly on Saturdays1:00pm-3:00pmfor weeks
    at Lower Level Classroom, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $255.00

    Learn how to build pinch pots, coil pots, fist posts, and slab pots in this 4 week adult class. 

  • Class (4 weeks)
    with Lygia Angel
    January 23-February 13, 2027weekly on Saturdays10:00am-12:00pmfor weeks
    at Sewing Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $235.00

    In this beginner course, students will learn how cast on, knit, purl, and develop a good tension. Students will start with a simple scarf to practice the basic knitting skills. 

  • Workshop (2 weeks)
    with Lygia Angel
    January 16-23, 2027weekly on Saturdays1:00pm-3:00pmfor 2 weeks
    at Lower Level Classroom, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $115.00

    Learn how to build pinch pots, coil pots, fist posts, and slab pots in this two day workshop open to families.

  • Class (4 weeks)
    with Anna Garrity
    February 20-March 13, 2027weekly on Saturdays2:00pm-3:30pmfor weeks
    at Sewing Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $215.00

    In this course, young fiber artists will learn how to create their own unique stuffies from start to finish!

  • Workshop (1 day)
    with Cristina Hajosy
    April 11, 202710:00am-4:00pm
    at Amory Classroom, Eliot School Annex, 253 Amory St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $165.00
    Materials: $30.00

    Learn hand-sewn bookbinding techniques to create unique artist’s books for photography, prints, collage, and mixed media.

     

  • Workshop (3 weeks)
    with Becker Schmidt
    April 11-25, 2027weekly on Sundays1:00pm-5:00pmfor 3 weeks
    at Sewing Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $345.00

    Turn fragments into stories in this hands-on collage workshop exploring images, materials, and unexpected connections.

  • Workshop (1 day)
    with Cristina Hajosy
    February 28, 202710:00am-3:00pm
    at Woodshop, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $175.00
    Materials: $30.00

    Swirl, rake, and float vibrant pigments into beautifully marbled papers using traditional Turkish marbling techniques.

  • Class (4 weeks)
    with Zahirah Nur Truth
    March 4-25, 2027weekly on Thursdays6:30pm-8:30pmfor 4 weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $240.00

    In this 4-week printmaking series, participants will explore the expressive potential of lino-cut printing through the lenses of nature, text, and abstraction. Each session invites participants to create a new block while experimenting with design, carving, and color.

  • Class (8 weeks)
    with Stina Hals
    January 7-March 4, 2027weekly on Thursdays10:00am-11:30amfor 8 weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $335.00

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

  • Workshop (1 day)
    with William Krier
    March 21, 20271:00pm-5:00pm
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $110.00
    Materials: $25.00

    Learn the fundamentals of basket weaving as you create a classic apple basket from natural rattan.

  • Workshop (1 day)
    with Gretjen Helene
    March 21, 20271:00pm-4:00pm
    at Amory Classroom, Eliot School Annex, 253 Amory St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $150.00
    Materials: $45.00

    Pysanky, a traditional Ukrainian egg-decorating technique, uses layers of wax and colored dye to achieve beautiful, complex designs. In time for Easter, learn color layering, localized application, and use of different tool sizes for varied results. At the end, remove the wax to reveal the finished egg. 

  • Workshop (2 weeks)
    with Alejandra Spruill
    April 10-17, 2027weekly on Saturdays10:00am-2:00pmfor 2 weeks
    at Amory Classroom, Eliot School Annex, 253 Amory St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $215.00

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

  • Workshop (3 weeks)
    with Emilie Osman
    February 22-March 8, 2027weekly on Mondays6:00pm-9:00pmfor 3 weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $355.00

    Explore traditional Turkish motifs, learn to draw their intricate forms, and bring them to life in a vibrant collection of ceramic tiles.

  • Class (5 weeks)
    with Paul Tomkavage
    March 30-April 27, 2027weekly on Tuesdays7:00pm-9:00pmfor 5 weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $0.00

    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.

  • Class (5 weeks)
    with Paul Tomkavage
    January 12-February 9, 2027weekly on Tuesdays7:00pm-9:00pmfor 5 weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $0.00

    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.

  • Class (10 weeks)
    with Joe Stanewick
    April 19-June 21, 2027weekly on Mondays12:00pm-3:00pmfor 10 weeks
    at Woodshop, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $675.00

    Build the projects you want to make with access to a fully equipped woodshop, expert mentorship, and a supportive community of makers.

  • Class (5 weeks)
    with Katya Popova
    April 10-May 8, 2027weekly on Saturdays1:00pm-4:00pmfor weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $295.00

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

  • Workshop (2 weeks)
    with Ken Lindgren
    April 4-11, 2027weekly on Sundays9:00am-4:00pmfor 2 weeks
    at Eliot School Woodshop, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $335.00
    Materials: $40.00

    Create custom boxes, bowls, and other turned forms while exploring the creative possibilities of woodturning.

  • Class (2 days)
    with Elizabeth Hopkins
    April 3-4, 202712:00pm-3:00pmfor days
    at Amory Classroom, Eliot School Annex, 253 Amory St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $175.00

    Bring out the best in your images as you learn the essential tools and techniques of digital photo editing in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

  • Class (10 weeks)
    with Frank Pettorossi
    April 3-June 5, 2027weekly on Saturdays12:00pm-1:00pmfor 10 weeks
    at Woodshop, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $210.00

    Build the projects you want to make with access to a fully equipped woodshop, expert mentorship, and a supportive community of makers.

  • Class (10 weeks)
    with Frank Pettorossi
    April 3-June 5, 2027weekly on Saturdays9:00am-12:00pmfor 10 weeks
    at Woodshop, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $675.00

    Build the projects you want to make with access to a fully equipped woodshop, expert mentorship, and a supportive community of makers.

  • Class (10 weeks)
    with Frank Pettorossi
    April 2-June 11, 2027weekly on Fridays9:00am-12:00pmfor 10 weeks
    at Woodshop, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $675.00

    Build the projects you want to make with access to a fully equipped woodshop, expert mentorship, and a supportive community of makers.

  • Class (10 weeks)
    with Frank Pettorossi
    April 1-June 3, 2027weekly on Thursdays6:30pm-9:30pmfor 10 weeks
    at Woodshop, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $675.00

    Build the projects you want to make with access to a fully equipped woodshop, expert mentorship, and a supportive community of makers.

  • Class (6 weeks)
    with Eric Campbell
    March 31-May 5, 2027weekly on Wednesdays6:30pm-9:30pmfor 6 weeks
    at Eliot School Woodshop, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $485.00

    Turn rough stock into a finished box while learning essential woodworking tools, machines, and techniques.

    Class is no longer open for registration.
  • Class (7 weeks)
    with Eli Portman
    March 29-May 17, 2027weekly on Mondays2:30pm-4:30pmfor 7 weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $295.00

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

  • Class (7 weeks)
    with Eli Portman
    March 29-May 17, 2027weekly on Mondays12:50pm-2:20pmfor 7 weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $235.00

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

  • Class (8 weeks)
    with Matthew Fenton Smith
    January 13-March 10, 2027weekly on Wednesdays9:00am-12:00pmfor 8 weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $525.00

    Fill your drawings with dimension instead of details.

    Class is not open for registration yet.
  • Class (7 weeks)
    with Eli Portman
    March 29-May 17, 2027weekly on Mondays11:10am-12:40pmfor 7 weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $235.00

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

  • Class (7 weeks)
    with Eli Portman
    March 29-May 17, 2027weekly on Mondays9:30am-11:00amfor 7 weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $235.00

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

  • Workshop (1 weeks)
    with Ken Lindgren
    March 22, 2027weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays6:00pm-9:00pmfor 1 weeks
    at Eliot School Woodshop, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $155.00
    Materials: $40.00

    Discover the fundamentals of woodturning while creating a collection of small projects that build confidence at the lathe.

  • Class (7 weeks)
    with Isaac Gewirth
    March 16-May 4, 2027weekly on Tuesdays6:30pm-9:30pmfor 7 weeks
    at Eliot School Woodshop, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $595.00

    Learn the foundations of woodworking while building a simple wooden bench using traditional techniques, hand tools, and shop machinery.

  • Workshop (7 weeks)
    with Isaac Gewirth
    March 16-May 4, 2027weekly on Tuesdays12:30pm-3:30pmfor 7 weeks
    at Woodshop, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $475.00

    Learn foundational techniques of hand tool woodcarving while making a range of projects from useful objects to sculptural forms.

  • Class (6 weeks)
    with Derek Skapars
    March 13-April 17, 2027weekly on Saturdays6:00pm-9:00pmfor 6 weeks
    at Eliot School Woodshop, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $435.00
    Materials: $135.00

    Build your own Adirondack chair and leave with a finished piece ready for summer relaxing on your porch, patio, or backyard. No experience needed!

  • Class (4 weeks)
    with Rebecca Davidson
    March 7-April 4, 2027weekly on Sundays10:00am-11:30amfor 4 weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $225.00

    Create beautiful handmade papers using a variety of pulps and mixed materials while learning the traditional art of pulling, shaping, and finishing paper by hand.

  • Workshop (2 weeks)
    with Ken Lindgren
    March 7-14, 2027weekly on Sundays9:00am-4:00pmfor 2 weeks
    at Eliot School Woodshop, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $335.00
    Materials: $40.00

    Create custom boxes, bowls, and other turned forms while exploring the creative possibilities of woodturning.

  • Workshop (2 weeks)
    with Ken Lindgren
    February 7-14, 2027weekly on Sundays9:00am-4:00pmfor 2 weeks
    at Eliot School Woodshop, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $335.00
    Materials: $40.00

    Create custom boxes, bowls, and other turned forms while exploring the creative possibilities of woodturning.

  • Workshop (1 day)
    with Diane Franklin
    February 6, 202710:00am-4:00pm
    at Amory Classroom, Eliot School Annex, 253 Amory St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $175.00

    In this workshop, I will talk about and demonstrate ten interesting techniques for using the gelliplate. I will also talk about some basic concepts related to gelliprinting and discuss different types of paint and paper. Students will then try out these techniques on their own, using most of the rest of the workshop to perfect these techniques and make multiple prints using the techniques they enjoy the most.

  • Class (10 weeks)
    with Yetti Frenkel
    February 3-April 7, 2027weekly on Wednesdays6:30pm-9:00pmfor 10 weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $500.00

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

  • Class (4 weeks)
    with Elizabeth Hopkins
    January 31-February 21, 2027weekly on Sundays12:00pm-3:00pmfor weeks
    at Amory Classroom, Eliot School Annex, 253 Amory St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $315.00

    Learn how to operate a DSLR/mirrorless camera and hone your eye and tell stories through pictures in this introductory digital photography course. 

  • Class (6 weeks)
    with Tricia Ryan
    January 28-March 4, 2027weekly on Thursdays6:30pm-9:00pmfor 6 weeks
    at Sewing Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $395.00
    Materials: $40.00

    Learn the fundamentals of sewing while building the confidence to mend, create, and sew your own functional projects.

    **PLEASE NOTE: Enrolled students must not miss more than one consecutive class or they will not be able to progress to the next level in the course.**

  • Class (7 weeks)
    with Eric Campbell
    January 25-March 15, 2027weekly on Mondays6:30pm-9:30pmfor 7 weeks
    at Woodshop, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $550.00

    Build a Shaker-inspired table in ash and make it your own, from the dimensions to the final details.

  • Class (7 weeks)
    with Eli Portman
    January 25-March 15, 2027weekly on Mondays2:30pm-4:30pmfor 7 weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $295.00

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

  • Class (7 weeks)
    with Eli Portman
    January 25-March 15, 2027weekly on Mondays12:50pm-2:20pmfor 7 weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $235.00

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

  • Class (10 weeks)
    with Joe Stanewick
    January 25-April 5, 2027weekly on Mondays12:00pm-3:00pmfor 10 weeks
    at Woodshop, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $675.00

    Build the projects you want to make with access to a fully equipped woodshop, expert mentorship, and a supportive community of makers.

  • Class (7 weeks)
    with Eli Portman
    January 25-March 15, 2027weekly on Mondays11:10am-12:40pmfor 7 weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $235.00

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

  • Class (7 weeks)
    with Eli Portman
    January 25-March 15, 2027weekly on Mondays9:30am-11:00amfor 7 weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $235.00

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

  • Class (8 weeks)
    with Saeed Hosein
    January 16-March 6, 2027weekly on Saturdays6:00pm-9:00pmfor 8 weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $450.00

    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.

    Over eight weeks, create four paintings, beginning with still life and progressing to landscape. Each project develops over two class sessions, giving you time to observe, experiment, and develop your paintings from initial composition to a more finished work. Demonstrations, individual feedback, and group discussion will support you throughout the process.

  • Workshop (7 weeks)
    with Isaac Gewirth
    January 12-March 2, 2027weekly on Tuesdays6:30pm-9:30pmfor 7 weeks
    at Woodshop, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $475.00

    Learn foundational techniques of hand tool woodcarving while making a range of projects from useful objects to sculptural forms.

  • Class (7 weeks)
    with Isaac Gewirth
    January 12-March 2, 2027weekly on Tuesdays12:30pm-3:30pmfor 7 weeks
    at Eliot School Woodshop, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $595.00

    Learn the foundations of woodworking while building a simple wooden bench using traditional techniques, hand tools, and shop machinery.

  • Workshop (1 weeks)
    with Ken Lindgren
    January 11, 2027weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays6:00pm-9:00pmfor 1 weeks
    at Eliot School Woodshop, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $155.00
    Materials: $40.00

    Discover the fundamentals of woodturning while creating a collection of small projects that build confidence at the lathe.

  • Class (5 weeks)
    with Katya Popova
    January 10-February 7, 2027weekly on Sundays9:00am-12:00pmfor weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $295.00

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

  • Workshop (2 weeks)
    with Ken Lindgren
    January 10-17, 2027weekly on Sundays9:00am-4:00pmfor 2 weeks
    at Eliot School Woodshop, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $335.00
    Materials: $40.00

    Create custom boxes, bowls, and other turned forms while exploring the creative possibilities of woodturning.

  • Class (10 weeks)
    with Frank Pettorossi
    January 9-March 13, 2027weekly on Saturdays12:00pm-1:00pmfor 10 weeks
    at Woodshop, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $210.00

    Build the projects you want to make with access to a fully equipped woodshop, expert mentorship, and a supportive community of makers.

  • Class (12 weeks)
    with Nancy Dick-Atkinson
    January 9-April 3, 2027weekly on Saturdays9:30am-12:00pmfor 12 weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $625.00
    Materials: $25.00

    In this class, you'll learn how to restore antique gilded picture and mirror frames with genuine gold leaf, using traditional water and oil gilding methods.

  • Class (10 weeks)
    with Frank Pettorossi
    January 9-March 13, 2027weekly on Saturdays9:00am-12:00pmfor 10 weeks
    at Woodshop, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $675.00

    Build the projects you want to make with access to a fully equipped woodshop, expert mentorship, and a supportive community of makers.

  • Class (10 weeks)
    with Frank Pettorossi
    January 8-March 12, 2027weekly on Fridays9:00am-12:00pmfor 10 weeks
    at Woodshop, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $675.00

    Build the projects you want to make with access to a fully equipped woodshop, expert mentorship, and a supportive community of makers.

  • Class (10 weeks)
    with Frank Pettorossi
    January 7-March 11, 2027weekly on Thursdays6:30pm-9:30pmfor 10 weeks
    at Woodshop, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $675.00

    Build the projects you want to make with access to a fully equipped woodshop, expert mentorship, and a supportive community of makers.

  • Class (8 weeks)
    with Wyatt Seto
    January 20-March 17, 2027weekly on Wednesdays4:30pm-6:00pmfor weeks
    at Eliot School Woodshop, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $420.00

    For kids that want to learn or build upon the basics of woodworking. Children will build projects in wood with basic tools and techniques in an environment that emphasizes creativity and safety. As they gain experience and skill, more complex projects follow. Students will experience the pleasure of building things and completing them to take home.

    Returning students welcome, new projects each session!

    Skip (No Class): 2/17/2027

    Make up date: 3/24/2027

  • Class (8 weeks)
    with Ian Haines
    January 25-March 22, 2027weekly on Mondays4:30pm-6:00pmfor 8 weeks
    at Eliot School Woodshop, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $420.00

    For kids that want to learn or build upon the basics of woodworking. Students will build projects in wood with hand tools and techniques in an environment that emphasizes creativity and safety. As they gain experience and skill, students will undertake larger and more complex projects, gaining appreciation for wood as a creative medium.

    Students of all levels are invited to share their skills. Returning students welcome, new projects each session! 

    Skip date: 2/15/2027

    Make up date: 3/29/2027

  • Workshop (2 days)
    with William Krier
    April 3-4, 20272:00pm-6:00pmfor days
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $150.00
    Materials: $40.00

    Build on your basic basket weaving skills! Student will work with rattan and apply both basic and wicker weaving skills.  Student will create a functional basket measuring 10” x 14” with a 14” handle.

     

  • Workshop (1 day)
    with William Krier
    February 21, 202710:00am-5:00pm
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $140.00
    Materials: $35.00

    Build on your basic basket weaving skills! Student will work with rattan to create a functional two-level basket measuring 8" wide.

     

  • Workshop (1 day)
    with William Krier
    January 31, 20271:00pm-6:00pm
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $110.00
    Materials: $40.00

    This beautiful large carry basket is created with rattan, using a simple weave and polypropylene webbing to add additional charm and strength. This beautiful large carry basket is created with rattan, using a simple weave and polypropylene webbing to add additional charm and strength.

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  • Class (8 weeks)
    with Kieran Pierre
    February 25-April 15, 2027weekly on Thursdays4:30pm-6:00pmfor weeks
    at Eliot School Woodshop, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $420.00

    For kids that want to learn or build upon the basics of woodworking. Students will build projects in wood with hand tools and techniques in an environment that emphasizes creativity and safety. As they gain experience and skill, students will undertake larger and more complex projects, gaining appreciation for wood as a creative medium.

    Students of all levels are invited to share their skills. Returning students welcome, new projects each session! 

    Make up date: 4/29/2027

  • Class (6 weeks)
    with Amy Hitchcock
    February 6-March 13, 2027weekly on Saturdays2:00pm-5:00pmfor 6 weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $410.00

    This class will teach students how to make their own assemblages with found objects from their home and second-hand shops. Whether it be a photo of a great aunt, a collection of buttons, or parts of a old kitchen gadget, students will find new meaning and (re)purpose in all things both cherished and banal.

  • Workshop (1 day)
    with Amy Hitchcock
    April 4, 202710:00am-2:00pm
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $115.00

    Turn a matchbox into a masterpiece — bring a friend (or a date!) and have fun crafting mini stories for yourself or those you love.

  • Class (8 weeks)
    with Deanna Soukiasian
    January 14-March 11, 2027weekly on Thursdays4:30pm-6:00pmfor weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $375.00

    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. Young artists will be engaged, inspired, and introduced to storytelling as a visual medium. Kids will create stories of their own through pictures, e.g., picture books, comics, and illustrated prose.

    Returning students welcome, new projects each session!

    Skip (No Class): 2/18/2027

    Make up date: 3/18/2027

  • Class (4 weeks)
    with Jennifer Turpin
    January 14-February 4, 2027weekly on Thursdays4:30pm-5:45pmfor weeks
    at Woodshop, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $245.00

    For kids who want to explore woodworking in a fun, supportive environment! Our youngest makers will use simple tools and techniques to create projects in wood. Students will learn about the medium, safety practices, and the pleasure of making things by hand. As their skills increase so will their comfort and self-confidence! Please note that this is a drop-off class. 

    Returning students welcome, new projects each session!

    Make-up date: 2/11/2027

    Class is no longer open for registration.
  • Class (8 weeks)
    with Deanna Soukiasian
    January 13-March 10, 2027weekly on Wednesdays4:30pm-6:00pmfor weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $375.00

    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. They will love creating and sharing visual stories of their own.

    Returning students welcome, new projects each session! 

    Skip (No Class): 2/17/2027

    Make up date: 3/17/2027

  • Class (8 weeks)
    with Susan Vannini
    January 9-March 6, 2027weekly on Saturdays1:45pm-3:45pmfor weeks
    at Eliot School Woodshop, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $510.00

    For kids that want to learn or build upon the basics of woodworking. Students will build projects in wood with tools and techniques in an environment that emphasizes creativity and safety. As they gain experience and skill, students will undertake larger and more complex projects, gaining appreciation for wood as a creative medium.

    Students of all levels are invited to share their skills. Returning students welcome, new projects each session!

    SKIP (No Class): 2/13/2027

    Make up date 3/13/2027 if needed.

     

  • Workshop (1 day)
    with Ginny Zanger
    October 24, 20262:00pm-4:30pm
    at Eliot Schoolyard, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $90.00

    Upcycle T-shirts from the thrift store or your closet with striking leaf prints, stencils, and painted designs.

  • Workshop (1 day)
    with Amy Hitchcock
    December 5, 20262:00pm-6:00pm
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $115.00

    Turn a matchbox into a masterpiece — bring a friend (or a date!) and have fun crafting mini stories for yourself or those you love (tis the season!).

  • Class (2 days)
    with Elizabeth Hopkins
    November 21-22, 20262:00pm-5:00pmfor days
    at Amory Classroom, Eliot School Annex, 253 Amory St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $175.00

    Bring out the best in your images as you learn the essential tools and techniques of digital photo editing in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

  • Class (4 weeks)
    with Elizabeth Hopkins
    October 18-November 8, 2026weekly on Sundays10:00am-1:00pmfor weeks
    at Amory Classroom, Eliot School Annex, 253 Amory St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $315.00

    Learn how to operate a DSLR/mirrorless camera and hone your eye and tell stories through pictures in this introductory digital photography course. 

    Class is full.
     
  • Workshop (2 days)
    with Dahlia Popovits
    December 5-6, 202610:00am-2:00pmfor days
    at Sewing Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $425.00
    Materials: $35.00

    Weave a soft, luxurious chenille scarf while learning the basics of rigid heddle weaving.

  • Class (4 weeks)
    with Bethany Strohm
    October 27-November 17, 2026weekly on Tuesdays6:00pm-9:00pmfor weeks
    at Art Room, Eliot Schoolhouse, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $325.00
    Materials: $30.00

    Craft striking baskets and sculptural forms using the strong, versatile structure of the hexagonal weave.

  • Class (5 weeks)
    with Isaac Gewirth
    November 3-December 1, 2026weekly on Tuesdays6:30pm-9:30pmfor 5 weeks
    at Eliot School Woodshop, 24 Eliot St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $450.00
    Materials: $35.00

    Learn to make it, mount it, and confidently personalize your space through beginner woodworking and home installation skills.

  • Workshop (1 day)
    with Dahlia Popovits
    November 19, 202610:00am-4:00pm
    at Amory Classroom, Eliot School Annex, 253 Amory St., Jamaica Plain
    Tuition:
     $250.00
    Materials: $36.00

    Krokbragd is a beautiful Norwegian weaving technique that opens up a variety of new ways to create weft-faced designs in your weaving.

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