THE
ELIOT
SCHOOL
CLASSES IN CRAFTS & FINE ARTS FOR ALL AGES
fall 2015/winter 2016
Special Events free admission
EXHIBITIONS & TALKS
Artist’s Talk: Jiyoung Chung
Joomchi and Beyond
Saturday, Aug 1, 7pm
A contemporary twist on traditional Korean paper art.
Faculty Showcase
Jamaica Plain Open Studios
Saturday & Sunday, Sept 19 & 20, 11am–6pm
Eliot School faculty showcase indoors and out.
200 additional artists throughout Jamaica Plain.
Faculty Exhibitions
Watch for details: eliotschool.org/events
MakeSpeak: 7 Takes on Craft
Thursday, Oct 15, 7pm
at MIT Student Center, Lobdell Room,
Building W20-208, 2nd floor
Seven-minute talks by seven contemporary
craftspeople. Presented in collaboration with
Commonwealth of Craft.
HANDS-ON HOLIDAYS
Lantern Making
Mid-October
Details: eliotschool.org/events
Create colorful lanterns from soda bottles and tissue
paper, ready to light with candles for Spontaneous
Celebrations’ annual Lantern Parade at the end of
October. All ages welcome.
Holiday Ornaments for Children
Sunday, Dec 20, 10am–12:30pm
Come with your children and make
colorful ornaments together.
Open house format.
Celebrating skills and imagination, we encourage our students to create using head, hands
and heart. We bridge machine tools with handwork, experimentation with tradition.
“Art for all” is central to our work. We believe everyone deserves access to excellent
art education and the opportunity to make things by hand.
Our classes are small, comfortable and welcoming, and a buzz of activity fills our
schoolhouse. Our students cover the range from beginners to experienced artists.
Our Partnership Program brings art and woodworking into Boston’s public
schools, libraries, housing developments and community centers. Our artists and artisans turn classrooms,
cafeterias, teachers’ lounges and community rooms into wood shops and art rooms. Through our partnerships,
each year over 1,500 students in Grades K–8 experience the pleasures of making things by hand. They absorb
math and literacy skills in the process, learn to take intelligent risks and reap the rewards of trial and error.
Our Scholarship Fund bridges our two programs, allowing low-income students from our Partnership
Program to take classes in our schoolhouse.
We invite you to join us with hammer, thimble, camera or brush. Satisfy your desire to create and
enjoy the pleasures of craftsmanship.
Where to find us:
The Eliot School is located in the center of Jamaica Plain, halfway between
the Jamaicaway and the Soldiers’ Monument, where Eliot, South and Centre
Streets meet.
T: Orange Line to Forest Hills stop; walk or take Bus 39 or 48 to Eliot St.
Parking: Plenty of on-street parking. Free lighted lot on Thomas St. behind
Blanchard’s one block away.
Bicycle: Hubway station at the Soldiers’ Monument, Eliot and Centre Streets.
617.524.3313 phone | 617.524.8380 fax | [email protected]
Mailing
PO Box 300351
Boston, MA 02130
Schoolhouse & Registrar
24 Eliot Street, Jamaica Plain, MA
School Partnership Program
& Additional Administration
891 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain, MA
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Children & Teens
Woodworking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Tinkering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Sewing & Fiber Arts��������������������������������������� 4
Visual Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
School & Community Partnerships ����������������� 6
Adults
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Summer Intensives ��������������������������������������� 9
Home Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Upholstery & Restoration ����������������������������� 12
Beautiful Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Sewing, Fashion & Fiber Arts ����������������������� 14
Book & Paper Arts��������������������������������������� 19
Drawing & Painting ������������������������������������� 21
Prints & Photographs ��������������������������������� 23
Mixed Media & Other Crafts������������������������� 24
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The Eliot School inspires lifelong learning in craftsmanship and creativity for all.
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Children & Teens
Woodworking
Very Beginning Woodworking Ages 4–6 CC513
Each woodworking class incorporates beginners
and experienced students, with new projects
each session. Small classes allow for individual
attention. As students gain experience, they build
familiarity with tools and materials. Younger
children start with hand tools and small projects.
Continuing students undertake more complex
projects, gaining appreciation for wood as
a creative medium. Teens advance to shop
etiquette, milling, joinery, layout and power tools.
Teens 17 and up may join our adult classes.
Section 2: 10 Tuesdays, 4–5pm
2F: Oct 13–Dec 15 (Annette Lippert)
2W: Jan 5–Mar 15 (no class Feb 16) (snow day make-up Mar 22)
(Annette Lippert, Andrea Vilanova)
All classes emphasize safety and the pleasure
of making things and completing them to take
home. We provide materials for small projects; for
larger projects, instructors will advise students to
bring their own. Some instructors allow parents to
stay if they wish.
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Limit 6 students
Section 1: 10 Tuesdays, 2:30–3:30pm
1F: Oct 13–Dec 15 (Annette Lippert)
1W: Jan 5–Mar 15 (no class Feb 16) (snow day make-up Mar 22)
(Annette Lippert, Andrea Vilanova)
Section 3: 10 Thursdays, 2:30–3:30pm
3F: Oct 8–Dec 17 (no class Nov 26) (Annette Lippert)
3W: Jan 7–Mar 17 (no class Feb 18) (snow day make-up Mar 24)
(Annette Lippert, Andrea Vilanova)
Section 4: 10 Thursdays, 4–5pm
4F: Oct 8–Dec 17 (no class Nov 26) (Annette Lippert)
4W: Jan 7–Mar 17 (no class Feb 18) (snow day make-up Mar 24)
(Annette Lippert, Andrea Vilanova)
$134
Kids’ Beginning Woodworking Ages 6–8 CC522
Limit 8 students
Section 1: 10 Tuesdays, 4–5:15pm (TBA)
1F: Oct 13–Dec 15
1W: Jan 5–Mar 15 (no class Feb 16) (snow day make-up Mar 22)
Section 2: 10 Wednesdays, 4:30–5:45pm* (Tam Willey)
2F: Sept 30–Dec 16 (no class Nov 11 & 25)
2W: Jan 6–Mar 16 (no class Feb 17) (snow day make-up Mar 23)
*This class has a later start time to accommodate the BPS
Extended Learning Time Initiative.
Section 3: 10 Thursdays, 4–5:15pm (Tam Willey)
3F: Oct 8–Dec 17 (no class Nov 26)
3W: Jan 7–Mar 17 (no class Feb 18) (snow day make-up Mar 24)
$154
Kids’ Woodworking Ages 9–12 CC414
Limit 8 students
Section 1: 10 Mondays, 4–5:15pm (Andy Payne)
1F: Sept 28–Dec 7 (no class Oct 12)
1W: Jan 4–Mar 21 (no class Jan 18, Feb 15 )
(snow day make-up Mar 28)
$154
Section 2: 10 Saturdays, 1–3pm (Nancy King, Susan Vannini)
2F: Oct 3–Dec 12 (no class Oct 31)
2W: Jan 9–Mar 19 (no class Feb 20) (snow day make-up Mar 26)
$244
Kids’ Advanced Woodworking Ages 10–14 CC702
For students who have taken at least 3 woodworking
classes and are ready for the next level. Limit 8 students
Section 1: 10 Tuesdays, 4–5:30pm (Andy Payne)
1F: Oct 13–Dec 15
1W: Jan 5–Mar 15 (no class Feb 16) (snow day make-up Mar 22)
$184
Section 2: 10 Saturdays, 1–3pm (Annette Lippert)
2F: Oct 3–Dec 12 (no class Oct 31)
2W: Jan 9–Mar 19 (no class Feb 20) (snow day make-up Mar 26)
$234
“
The instructor has great
patience and understanding
and showed the kids new and
exciting things.
”
Two classes each term focus on wood turning with artisan
Ken Lindgren. Limit 8 students
Section 1: 8 Sundays, 4–6pm (Dyllan Nguyen, Annette Lippert)
1F: Oct 18–Dec 6
1W: Jan 10–Mar 6 (no class Feb 14) (snow day make-up Mar 13)
$224
Teen Woodworking II Ages 14–17 CC783
For students who have taken Teen Woodworking I and are
ready for an advanced level. By instructor’s permission
only. One session each term is a field trip outside of our
wood shop. Limit 8 students
Section 2: 8 Sundays, 2–4pm (Dyllan Nguyen)
2F: Oct 25–Dec 13
2W: Jan 24–Mar 20 (no class Feb 14) (snow day make-up Apr 3)
$224
Tinkering
Our History
Tinkering & Inventing Ages 10–14 CC856
The Eliot School celebrates its 340th
Work through design challenges; take things apart and
understand what’s inside; build projects that move, light
up or make sounds. Learn project planning through short,
skill-building projects that may combine basic analog
circuitry, kinetic design, woodworking and sewing. Then
construct a project of your own design. Previous projects
have included race cars, robots that draw and gloves
that make sounds. Each term is different; students are
encouraged to continue throughout the year. Limit 8
students
Section 1: 10 Wednesdays, 4–5:30pm (Dyllan Nguyen)
1F: Sept 30–Dec 16 (no class Nov 11 & 25)
1W: Jan 6–Mar 16 (no class Feb 17) (snow day make-up Mar 23)
$194
NEW
Tinkering II Ages 10–14 CC858
What do you want to make? Now that you’ve built up
some skills, work on designing more sophisticated
projects. Learn about junk robotics; build a noise-maker,
an alarm for your cookie jar, a box that lights up. Learn
to adapt other projects, recycle parts and research
processes to suit your interests. Prerequisite: 2 sessions
of Tinkering & Inventing, or by instructor's permission.
Limit 8 students
Section 1: 10 Thursdays, 4–5:30pm (Dyllan Nguyen)
1F: Oct 8–Dec 17 (no class Nov 26)
1W: Jan 7–Mar 17 (no class Feb 18) (snow day make-up Mar 24)
$194
birthday in 2016. We will be inviting you to join
in some festivities!
In 1676, thirty-eight residents of Jamaica
Plain donated corn to support a school. John
Eliot, local farmer and missionary, gave land
to educate Africans, Native Americans and
“children from this end of town.”
In the late 19th century, the
school turned its focus to the arts. Manual
arts, traditionally practiced at home, were
disappearing in modern cities. Called on to
supplement Boston’s public school offerings,
the Eliot School taught woodworking, cooking
and more. Training for schoolteachers followed,
then instruction for adults, then children’s
after-school programs. The Eliot School played
a role in the spread of shop class to schools
across the nation. People attended classes in
our schoolhouse, reports said, “to satisfy that
instinctive desire of human beings to create.”
Children & Teens
Teen Woodworking I Ages 13–17 CC442
Today, we are known for the quality of our
faculty, our welcoming atmosphere, our small
class size, the charm of our historic site and our
extensive work bringing art and shop classes
back into Boston’s public schools.
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Children & Teens
Sewing & Fiber Arts
This class fulfills the prerequisite for Young Fashion
Designers. Limit 6 students
Section 1: 10 Tuesdays, 4–5:30pm (Natalie LaChall)
1F: Oct 13–Dec 15
1W: Jan 5–Mar 15 (no class Feb 16) (snow day make-up Mar 22)
$184
Newcomers and returning students mix hand and
machine sewing. Small classes allow for individual
attention, and we encourage kids to share their
skills. Younger children start with pincushions and
pillows. Older children advance to aprons, doll
clothes and clothing. We supply materials for the
Young Fashion Designers: Design & Sew
first meeting. Then, with the instructor’s advice,
Ages 12–16 CC525
bring your own fabric and sewing kit. Stay for more Take an existing pattern or piece of clothing and revise it
to express your personal style. Expect to complete a new
than one term and make new projects each time.
Kids’ Beginning Sewing Ages 6–8 CC598
Limit 6 students
Section 1: 10 Mondays, 4–5:15pm (Carol Price)
1F: Sept 28–Dec 7 (no class Oct 12)
1W: Jan 4–Mar 21 (no class Jan 18, Feb 15) (snow day make-up Mar 28)
$154
Section 2: 10 Wednesdays, 4–5:15pm (Carol Price)
2F: Sept 30–Dec 16 (no class Nov 11 & 25)
2W: Jan 6–Mar 16 (no class Feb 17) (snow day make-up Mar 23)
$154
Kids’ Sewing Ages 9–12 CC112
Limit 8 students
Section 1: 10 Saturdays, 1–3pm (Carol Price)
1F: Oct 3–Dec 12 (no class Oct 31)
1W: Jan 9–Mar 19 (no class Feb 20) (snow day make-up Mar 26)
$244
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Teen Sewing Ages 12–16 CC857
pattern and a piece of clothing. Two days will introduce
some basic fashion portfolio skills. Prerequisite: Kids’ or
Teen Sewing class or equivalent skills. Limit 7 students
Section 1: 10 Saturdays, 3:30–5:30pm (Carol Price, Fifile Nguyen)
1F: Oct 3–Dec 12 (no class Oct 31)
1W: Jan 9–Mar 19 (no class Feb 20) (snow day make-up Mar 26)
$242
“
Tot Art gave us great exposure
to art projects that are too messy
for our home, and interesting
ideas of what to do with kids
and art.
”
Visual Arts:
Drawing, Painting & More
Our art classes emphasize the pleasure of making
things and completing them to take home,
exploring a variety of media, approaches and
techniques. Students develop skills, imagination
and confidence while having fun in a noncompetitive environment. Our classes encourage
cooperation, skill building and creative thinking.
Classes combine artists of all levels, with new and
different projects each session. Many children
return for multiple semesters, encountering new
projects, challenges and skills. Small classes allow
for individual attention. Materials are provided
unless otherwise noted.
Tot Zone Ages 2–3 with adult CC600
Limit 8 adult/child pairs
Section 1: 10 Wednesdays, 10–11am (TBA)
1F: Oct 7–Dec 16 (no class Nov 11)
1W: Jan 6–Mar 16 (no class Feb 17) (snow day make-up Mar 23)
$142
Parallel play: Children and their adult companions work
on their own versions of the same projects. Limit 8 adult/
child pairs
Section 1: 10 Wednesdays, 4–5pm (TBA)
1F: Sept 30–Dec 16 (no class Nov 11 & 25)
1W: Jan 6–Mar 16 (no class Feb 17) (snow day make-up Mar 23)
$142
Adventures in Art Ages 6–9 CC752
Limit 8 students
Section 1: 10 Mondays, 4–5:15pm (TBA)
1F: Oct 5–Dec 14 (no class Oct 12)
1W: Jan 4–Mar 21 (no class Jan 18, Feb 15) (snow day make-up Mar 28)
$162
Section 2: 10 Saturdays, 1–3pm (TBA)
2F: Oct 3–Dec 12 (no class Oct 31)
2W: Jan 9–Mar 19 (no class Feb 20) (snow day make-up Mar 26)
$242
Drawing & Painting Ages 10–14 CC356
absolutely loved
“MythesonComics
class.
Highlight of the week.
”
Comics I Ages 9–12 CC549
Make your own comic book. Looking at anime and
manga, learn how to tell stories in visual form. Create
dynamic characters, stories and visuals with a
collaborative artist-writer teaching team.
Section 1: 10 Thursdays, 4–5:30pm (Rob Stull, Kate Carito) Limit 8
students
1F: Oct 8–Dec 17 (no class Nov 26)
1W: Jan 7–Mar 17 (no class Feb 18) (snow day make-up Mar 24)
Section 2: 10 Saturdays, 10:30am–12pm (Rachel Maguire, Kate Carito)
Limit 9 students
2F: Oct 3–Dec 19 (no class Oct 17 & 31)
2W: Jan 9–Mar 19 (no class Feb 20) (snow day make-up Mar 26)
$184
Comics II Ages 13–17 CC706
For comic book artists ready to go to the next level.
Advance your skills in storytelling, drawing, lettering and
inking. Begin to master professional tools and techniques.
Throughout, we will look closely at narrative and visual
techniques in your favorite comics and graphic novel
classics. Limit 9 students
Section 3: 10 Saturdays, 1–3pm (Rachel Maguire, Kate Carito)
3F: Oct 3–Dec 19 (no class Oct 17 & 31)
3W: Jan 9–Mar 19 (no class Feb 20) (snow make-up date Mar 26)
$242
Teen Artists’ Portfolio Ages 13–17 CC707
Focus on your strengths and unique voice. Bring
examples of your best work to the first class, along with a
portfolio to store your art. Get ready to pass your audition
for high school or college. Limit 10 students
Section 1: 10 Fridays, 4–6pm (TBA)
1F: Oct 2–Dec 11 (no class Nov 27)
1W: Jan 8–Mar 18 (no class Feb 19) (snow day make-up Apr 1)
$242
Children & Teens
Little Artist, Big Artist Ages 3–5
with adult CC819
Limit 8 students
Section 1: 10 Saturdays, 3:30–5:30pm (TBA)
1F: Oct 3–Dec 12 (no class Oct 31)
1W: Jan 9–Mar 19 (no class Feb 20) (snow day make-up Mar 26)
$242
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School Partnership Program
School & Community Partnerships
Art & Woodworking in
Boston Public Schools and
the Community
We teach visual arts, fiber arts and
woodworking both during the day and
after school to 1,500 children each year
in Boston’s public schools, libraries,
low-income housing developments and
community centers. Our students use
imagination and creativity while building
skills and confidence. Our hands-on
curriculum aligns with Common Core
and supports learning in math, literacy,
social studies and science. Classes
can last from one session to a full year.
Our middle school programs target
the needs and interests of students in
grades 6–8, and include opportunities
to meet professionals in the fields of art,
construction and design.
Our Scholarship Fund offers a bridge for
children from our partnership programs
to our schoolhouse. Through our
scholarships, each year about 50 children
from low-income households are able to
attend our Summer Program for Children
and schoolhouse classes.
Building a K–8 Arts Pathway
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In addition to direct work in the
classroom, we are working to build high
quality, sequential art education for all
children in grades K–8 in a cluster of
schools within the Boston Public School
(BPS) system.
In collaboration with the BPS Arts
Department and the BPS Arts Expansion
Initiative, we have built a visual arts
pathway for all students in one Boston
neighborhood, Roslindale, and now
strive to expand our success in Network
E. One of six K–8 clusters in the Boston
Public School system, Network E
serves over 6,000 students in Hyde
Park, Mattapan, Roslindale and West
Roxbury. BPS art specialists from
Network E and our own faculty regularly
share curricula and best practices. They
visit each others’ classrooms and learn
from observing each other at work.
We work with principals on strategies to support art in their schools, and
our annual Youth Arts Festival shows
off the excellent work of Network E
students and strengthens parent and
community support.
Teaching Quality
Great art teachers are at the core of all
our programs. We provide extensive
professional development, sharing
opportunities and support for our
partnership teachers. Each year, our
teachers share curricula and lesson plans.
They participate in workshops on arts
and literacy, cultural relevancy, classroom
management, special needs teaching,
curriculum development and more.
Recent Partners
Boston Public Schools
Boston Collegiate Charter • Boston
Teachers Union • Brooke Charter •
Codman Academy • Conley Elementary •
Davis Leadership Academy • Guild
Elementary • Henderson Inclusion
Elementary • Holmes Elementary • Irving
Middle • Lee Academy • Mattahunt
Elementary • McCormack Middle •
Mozart Elementary • Murphy K–8 •
Neighborhood House Charter • Philbrick
Elementary • Sumner Elementary • UP
Academy Charter • Young Achievers
Other Schools & Programs
BCYF Roslindale Community Center •
Boston Explorers • Boston Public
Library • Boy Scouts of America/Boston
Minuteman Council • Boys & Girls Club @
Sumner • British School of Boston •
Cambridge-Ellis School • COMPASS
School • Franklin Hill Boys & Girls Club •
Hyde Square Task Force • Roxbury
Tenants Association of Harvard • South
Street Youth Center
Find out more:
Select “School
Partnerships” on our
website or contact
Alison Croney:
[email protected]
I like how we got to use
“different
materials and
create stuff I never created
before. I learned I could do
more things than I thought
I could. “
”
I like when I use my
imagination and do
good work.
”
This program had a
“positive
effect on our
students. It gave them an
opportunity to go outside
of their comfort zone,
experience something new
and create projects using
handheld tools and wood.
Most children are not offered
woodworking in schools
any more. This was a very
valuable creative learning
experience for them.
”
Basic Woodworking: Box is the prerequisite
for many of our woodworking classes. Learn
fundamentals as you work a given plan through
to completion using hand and power tools. Learn
properties of wood and shop etiquette, interpret a
plan, cut and mill stock and use basic joinery.
Intermediate Woodworking classes reinforce
basic skills and take you further. Stool introduces
an element of your own design. Add the lathe,
band saw, drill press and mortising machine to
your repertoire and increase your comfort with
table saw, planer and jointer. Mantel Clock
offers more sophisticated use of the band saw,
mortise and tenon joints, moldings made on the
router table and a door with a veneered panel.
Beyond Basic Box and Turned-Leg Plant
Stand build additional skills.
Woodworking Open Shop follows an open
format. Students design and construct projects
of their choice. Expert instructors offer guidance
on design, construction and finishing, based on
individual needs. Students often stay for multiple
semesters, enjoying the camaraderie of the shop
and progressing to more ambitious projects
over time.
All classes stress safe, effective use of tools.
Pathway to Fine Woodworking
Build your skills one step at a time.
First, establish basic skills:
• Basic Woodworking: Box
• Intermediate Woodworking classes: Stool,
Beyond Basic Box, Turned-Leg Plant
Stand, Mantel Clock
Now, master joinery and finishing:
• Hand Dovetail Joints
• Mortise & Tenon Joints
• Finishing for Woodworkers*
Get some design fundamentals:
• Basic Furniture Design
• Design for Artisans
Add basic turning and carving:
• Wood Turning: Bowls & More
Basic Woodworking: Box AC474
This class qualifies students for Woodworking Open
Shop and other classes. Complete attendance is required
to fulfill this requirement. See our withdrawal policies
online. Limit 8 students
Section 1: 6 sessions: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30–9:30pm
(Heather Dawson)
1F: Sept 15–Oct 1
1W: Jan 5–21 (snow day make-up Jan 26)
Adults
Woodworking & Furniture
Section 2F: 6 sessions: Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30–9:30pm
(Julio Fuentes)
2F: Sept 14–30
Section 2W: 6 sessions: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays,
6:30–9:30pm (Julio Fuentes)
2W: Jan 4–15 (snow make-up date Jan 20)
Section 3: 6 Wednesdays, 9am–12pm (Julio Fuentes)
3F: Sept 30–Nov 4
3W: Jan 20–Feb 24 (snow day make-up Mar 2)
Section 4: 6 Saturdays, 3:30–6:30pm (Blake Johnson)
4F: Sept 26–Oct 31
4W: Jan 9–Feb 13 (snow day make-up Feb 20)
$242
• Basic Woodcarving
Build your own projects:
• Woodworking Open Shop
Add special workshops
as you wish.
* offered in spring/summer terms
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Adults
Woodworking Open Shop AC105
Intermediate Woodworking Classes
Wooden Stool AC740
Add the lathe, band saw, drill press and hand mortise
and tenon joints to your repertoire, and increase your
comfort with table saw, planer and jointer. Introduce
an element of your own design as well. This class
moves at a deliberate pace; complete attendance is
highly recommended. See our withdrawal policies
online. Prerequisite: Basic Woodworking or equivalent
skills. Limit 8 students
Section 1: 6 Tuesdays, 12:30–3:30pm (Julio Fuentes)
1F: Oct 6–Nov 10
$262
Beyond Basic Box AC818
Perhaps you’ve taken our Basic Box class and even
Wooden Stool. Now make a box with a drawer
and two types of machine joinery: box joint and
machine dovetail joint. Gain comfort in the wood
shop and advance toward furniture making on
your own. This class moves at a deliberate pace;
complete attendance is highly recommended. See
our withdrawal policies online. Prerequisite: Basic
Woodworking or equivalent skills. Limit 6 students
Section 1W: 6 Tuesdays, 12:30–3:30pm (Julio Fuentes)
1W: Jan 5–Feb 9 (snow day make-up Feb 16)
$262
NEW
Turned-Leg Plant Stand AC901
Make a small plant stand with turned legs. Mill and
dimension rough lumber, lay out and cut dowel joinery,
turn legs (with attached tenons) on the lathe, and use
a router to create a profile on the edge of the table
top. Finish by sanding, assembling and gluing up.
Prerequisite: Basic Woodworking or equivalent skills.
Limit 6 students
Section 1: 5 Fridays, 1:30–5pm (Heather Dawson)
1W: Feb 26–Mar 25 (snow day make-up Apr 1)
$224 Materials: $25 payable in class
Mantel Clock AC858
Build an elegant, high-end Arts and Crafts–style
mantle clock with a veneered panel set in a glass
door. Learn basic inlay and veneer, mortise and tenon
joinery and basic finishing techniques. This class
moves at a deliberate pace; complete attendance is
highly recommended. See our withdrawal policies
online. Prerequisite: Basic Woodworking or equivalent
skills. Limit 6 students
Section 1: 6 Saturdays, 3:30–6:30pm (Michael Gleason)
1W: Feb 27–Apr 2 (snow day make-up Apr 9)
$262
Projects must be a manageable size; check first
with instructors. Prerequisite: Basic Woodworking or
instructor’s permission. Limit 12 students
Section 1: 10 Mondays, 12–3pm (Frank Pettorossi, Julio Fuentes)
1F: Oct 5–Dec 14 (no class Oct 12)
1W: Jan 4–Mar 7 (snow day make-up Mar 14)
Section 2: 10 Mondays, 6:30–9:30pm (Julio Fuentes, Joe Stanewick,
Charlie Tardanico)
2F: Oct 19–Dec 21
2W: Jan 18–Mar 21 (snow day make-up Mar 28)
Section 3: 10 Thursdays, 6:30–9:30pm (Frank Pettorossi,
Jac VanLoon, Howard Shrobe)
3F: Oct 8–Dec 17 (no class Nov 26)
3W: Jan 28–Mar 31 (snow day make-up Apr 7)
Section 4: 10 Fridays, 9am–12pm (Frank Pettorossi, Julio Fuentes)
4F: Oct 9–Dec 18 (no class Nov 27)
4W: Jan 8–Mar 11 (snow day make-up Mar 18)
Section 5: 10 Saturdays, 9am–12pm (Frank Pettorossi,
Annette Lippert)
5F: Oct 10–Dec 12
5W: Jan 9–Mar 12 (snow day make-up Mar 19)
$362
I liked best? The ability
“toWhat
jump right in to a hands-on
experience. Small class size
was also great.
”
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Basic Furniture Design AC359
Create curved wooden forms through steam bending
and laminating. Learn processes of steam bending, curf
cutting and cold bent lamination, and how to determine
which methods are best for different applications. Build
a custom steam box using affordable materials and
look at several ways to make forms and molds. Take
your choice of several small projects; experimentation
and creative thinking will be encouraged. Limit
8 students
Section 1: 6 Fridays, 12:30–3:30pm (Jesse Raphael Shaw)
1F: Oct 9–Nov 13
$280. All materials included
Co-sponsored by Eastern Mass. Guild of Woodworkers
NEW
Heirloom Wooden Sled AC900
Make a traditional steam-bent wooden toboggan large
enough for two adults. Mill and resaw rough green
oak timbers, use the router table and drill press to
make walnut cleats, steam bend the oak over a form,
and secure the cleats to the oak by hand-hammering
copper rivets. Learn various finishing techniques and
bring your completed sled home for finishing.
Limit 8 students
Section 1: 6 Saturdays, 3:30–8pm (Heather Dawson)
1F: Nov 7–Dec 19 (no class Dec 12)
$360 Materials: $90 payable in class
Create a design for your next project using pencil,
paper and simple models. Work from concept to full
technical drawings. Leave with a cut list, ready to
build your project in the wood shop. Bring an idea to
help jump-start the process, plus drawing supplies.
This is a perfect bridge from Basic Woodworking to
Woodworking Open Shop, and an excellent addition to
woodworking skills at any level. Limit 8 students
Section 1: 5 Mondays, 6:30–9:30pm (Matt Files)
1W: Jan 4–Feb 1 (snow day make-up Feb 8)
$202
Woodcarving: Pattern, Texture, Color AW821
Carving into the surface of a flat panel, create images
by exposing shapes and scenes. Start with a quick
review of carving tools and fundamentals. Carve some
numbers, letters, objects and simple landscapes, then
explore a project of your own design. Limit 8 students
Section 1: 8 Wednesdays, 12:30–3:30pm (Dan Paret)
1W: Jan 20–Mar 9 (snow day make-up Mar 16)
$292. Materials: $40 payable in class
Summer Intensives: Woodworking, Upholstery, Fiber, Book & Paper Arts
Woodworking Workshops
NEW
Wood Turning: Rolling Pins AW875
Use the lathe to turn a fixed-handle rolling pin. Beginners
will learn basic spindle-turning techniques and will
make rod-style pins. Experienced students will learn
intermediate turning techniques by turning tenoned
mandrels, two handles and a roller. A variety of woods will
be provided. Students wishing to bring their own wood
should consult with the instructor in advance. All levels
welcome. Limit 8 students
Section 1M: Saturday & Sunday, Aug 1 & 2, 9am–5pm
(Heather Dawson)
$194. All materials included
Adults
Steam Bending Wood AC873
Handmade Long Bow AW845
Make an American version of the traditional English long
bow from a single piece of quarter-sawn ash with Dacron
strings. Start with a review of shop safety and operation
of basic power tools, wood selection and project
layout. Construct a bowstring maker’s jig and a custom
bowstring, then fit your final 68" bow. We will end with a
trip to a certified archery range in Milton, MA, to test-fire
students’ bows. All levels welcome. Limit 10 students
Section 1F: 2 Fridays, Sept 25 & Oct 2, 9:30am–3:30pm, plus range
date Oct 23, 10am–12pm (Julio Fuentes)
$180. Materials: $30 payable in class
Immerse yourself in craftsmanship and creativity. Set aside a summer week in our air-conditioned schoolhouse.
Wood Turning: Rolling Pins ................................................. pg. 9
Slipcover Intensive............................................................ pg. 12
Upholstery Intensive.......................................................... pg. 12
Millinery Intensive: Straw Hats.......................................... pg. 15
Seamless Hand-Felted Jacket........................................... pg. 16
Felted Sculpture................................................................ pg. 16
Willow Trellises for the Garden.......................................... pg. 17
Experiments in Text and Image.......................................... pg. 19
Joomchi and Beyond......................................................... pg. 19
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“
Our instructor was a natural
teacher, extremely skilled, yet able
to tailor his knowledge in a way
that allowed novices to benefit. His
passion and enthusiasm made the
class fun to attend.
”
Wooden Spoons AW822
Cut, carve and sand an elegant spoon. Beginners will
make a basic version; intermediate students may try
more sculptural versions. Use the band saw to establish
a spoon blank, then carve handle and bowl. End with a
non-toxic oil finish. Limit 6 students
Section 1F: Saturday & Sunday, Sept 26 & 27, 9:30am–2:30pm
(Annie Meyer)
Section 2F: 2 Wednesdays, Nov 25 & Dec 2, 9am–2pm (Annie Meyer)
$124. Materials: $10 payable in class
Basic Woodcarving AW388
Co-sponsored by Eastern Mass. Guild of Woodworkers
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Learn basics of handheld carving, including shaping,
detailing and whittling. Understand basic approaches
to full round and relief mode, paving the way to create
decorative elements for furniture and small sculptural
objects. Choose a small project to finish in the workshop
or at home. Limit 8 students
Section 1: 2 Sundays, 9:30am–1:30pm (Peter Thibeault)
1F: Sept 27 & Oct 4
1W: Feb 7 & 14 (snow day make-up Feb 21)
$102. Materials: $20 payable in class
Wood Turning: Bowls & More AW714
Co-sponsored by Eastern Mass. Guild of Woodworkers
Use the lathe to make wooden bowls, platters, abstract
sculptures and more. Start with pieces of tree limbs
and trunks, make them round and take off from there.
Beginners will learn basic lathe techniques. Experienced
students will advance to the next level at their own pace.
Wood is provided in class; advanced turners may bring
their own. No physical strength or previous woodworking
experience required. All levels welcome. Limit 8 students
Section 1: 2 Sundays, 10am–4pm (Ken Lindgren)
1F: Oct 11 & 18
1W: Jan 10 & 17 (snow day make-up Jan 24)
Section 2: 2 Wednesdays, 9am–3pm (Ken Lindgren)
2F: Nov 11 & 18
$147. Materials: $25 payable in class
Wood Turning: Big Bowl AW819
Work one-on-one with a master turner and make a large
bowl. Contact us to make a schedule that works for you.
(Ken Lindgren)
$65 per hour. Wood is available for purchase in class
NEW
Wood Turning: Weed Pots AW898
Use various turning techniques to make one or more
decorative pots. Weed pots are tiny vessels made to
hold leaves, grass or small-stemmed findings. They can’t
hold water, so beauty can be found in the impermanence
of the natural treasures you place in them. A variety of
wood species will be provided; students may bring their
own wood with instructor’s approval. No prior turning
experience necessary; all levels welcome. Limit 6 students
Section 1F: 2 Sundays, Nov 29 & Dec 6, 10am–1pm (Heather Dawson)
$80. Materials: $15 payable in class
NEW
Carved Wooden Platter AC896
Excavate, shape and carve a wooden serving platter
using mallet-driven tools. Finish with food-safe milk
paint or oil. Learn about a variety of carving gouges,
sharpening and choices in design, wood, texture and
finishing. All levels welcome; no experience required. Limit
6 students
Section 1F: 4 Wednesdays, Nov 25–Dec 16, 9am–3pm (Dan Paret)
$290. Materials: $30 payable in class
Fancy Cutting Boards AW820
Make a multicolored cutting board using a variety of wood
in a variety of shapes, including curves. Using the band
saw and basic lamination, cut, bend and glue multiple
times to create a beautiful and complex design.
Limit 6 students
Section 1F: 3 Sundays, Nov 29–Dec 13, 10am–1pm (Teo Drake)
$120. Materials: $30 payable in class
Handmade Holiday Gifts
Make a special gift for someone you love, or step
away from the season’s busy pace and make a
beautiful object for yourself. These workshops run
simultaneously, so you will have the added benefit of
inspiration and ideas of students in other classes.
Carved Wooden Platter
Fancy Cutting Boards
Hand Turned Ornaments
Wooden Spoons
Wood Turning: Weed Pots
Hand Turned Ornaments AW477
Design, shape, then turn two lovely decorative ornaments
on a mini lathe. Color or finish with stain or paint. No
experience required, all levels welcome. Limit 8 students
Section 1F: Wednesday, Dec 9, 9am–2pm (Julio Fuentes)
$65. Materials: $25 payable in class
Hand Dovetail Joints AW712
Co-sponsored by Eastern Mass. Guild of Woodworkers
A beautiful dovetail marks a skilled artisan. Dovetail joints
elegantly interlock one board with another with great
tensile strength. Hand-cut dovetails require precision
and add a lovely visual touch to furniture design.
Practice tool sharpening, create dovetails by hand and
prepare to apply the skills you learn to your next project.
Prerequisite: Basic Woodworking or equivalent skills.
Limit 6 students
Section 1F: 3 Wednesdays, Sept 16–30, 12:30–3:30pm
(Michael Gleason)
Section 2W: 3 Sundays, Feb 21–Mar 6, 10am–1pm (snow day makeup Mar 13) (Michael Gleason)
$92
Great small class! Plenty of
“
tools. The instructor was a great
resource and helped everyone
problem solve.
”
NEW
Basic Tool Sharpening AW901
Learn to sharpen your own tools. Start by preparing,
sharpening and honing a 1" chisel and a card scraper,
then move on to planes, additional carving tools and
more. Limit 8 students
Section 1F: Sunday, Oct 25, 9am–2pm (Dan Paret)
$64. Materials: $10 payable in class
NEW
End-Grain Cutting Boards AW900
Make a playful, checkerboard-patterned, end-grain
cutting board using light and dark hard woods. Thick,
end-grain cutting boards are beautiful and functional.
The soft fibers of the wood’s end grain allow knives to
stay sharper longer and keep the board from scratching
as easily, prolonging the life of both knife and board.
Limit 6 students
Section 1W: 3 Sundays, Mar 13–Apr 3, 10am–1:30pm
(no class Mar 27) (Teo Drake)
$136. Materials: $30 payable in class
Mortise & Tenon Joints AW605
Co-sponsored by Eastern Mass. Guild of Woodworkers
Mortise and tenon joints marry aprons to table legs, rails
to stiles in cabinet doors and so much more. Learn layout,
cutting and gluing techniques to fabricate one of the
strongest and most widely used joints in woodworking.
This is a perfect follow-up to Basic Woodworking, and is
appropriate for intermediate and advanced students. You
won’t make a full piece of furniture in this workshop, but
you can apply the skills you learn to your next project.
Limit 6 students
Section 1W: 3 Mondays, Mar 14–28, 9:30am–12pm (snow day makeup Apr 4) (Michael Gleason)
$92
Home Repair
Basic Home Repairs AW859
Get ready to properly and easily make home repairs on
your own. Learn to equip yourself with a simple set of
tools and shop for supplies. Bring your individual needs
as homeowner or renter, and prepare yourself to patch
holes and cracks, create a pet door and fix a broken
doorknob. Learn how to identify which projects you can
do yourself and which require a skilled tradesperson, as
well as how to find a good electrician, plumber or handy
helper. Geared toward beginners. Limit 8 students
Section 1: 4 Wednesdays, 1–3pm (Tam Willey)
1W: Jan 6–27 (snow day make-up Feb 3)
$96. Materials: $5 payable in class
Adults
NEW
Window Repair AW860
Co-sponsored by Boston Building Resources
Learn to repair wooden windows inexpensively and make
them more energy efficient without compromising your
home’s architectural style. Through a demonstration on
old Eliot School windows, learn how to disassemble
double-hung windows, replace ropes and install weatherstripping. Discuss methods to restore sashes and
reinforce loose joints. Expect a mix of observation and
practice in this class. Limit 6 students
Section 1F: Saturday, Oct 3, 9am–1pm (Steve Gentile)
$52. Materials: $25 (waived for members of Boston
Building Resources)
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Upholstery & Restoration
Basic Upholstery is a short, structured class.
Take a simple wooden frame and go home with
a fresh new footstool. Learn webbing, springing,
padding, covering and machine stitching. You
purchase fabric after class begins; we supply
the rest.
Upholstery and Furniture Finishing &
Restoration follow an open workshop format.
Work on your own furniture at your own
pace, and provide your own supplies with the
instructor’s advice. Instructors provide guidance
based on individual student needs. Students
often stay for multiple semesters, enjoying the
camaraderie of the shop and progressing to more
ambitious projects over time.
In Upholstery, learn the art and craft of fine
upholstery: stripping, webbing, spring tie-off,
covering, cushions, machine sewing and
some repairs.
In Furniture Finishing & Restoration, learn to
strip, prepare surfaces and apply stains and final
touches. Repair and reinforcement are addressed
as needed.
Gilding and Caning are offered once each year,
gilding in fall, caning in spring.
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All classes emphasize safe, effective use of tools.
All levels welcome.
Upholstery Intensive AC711
Take a week off from your summer routine and spend it in
our upholstery workshop—just like our regular upholstery
class but offered in an intensive five days. This class
follows an open workshop format, incorporating students
of all levels. Work at your own pace, on your own piece of
furniture, with the teacher as your guide. Leave your work
out in the shop and start each morning without having
to set up. If you want to complete something in one
week, a small chair or ottoman is your best choice. Basic
materials (except fabric) will be available in class. Leave
yourself time for fabric shopping after Day 1. Take one
week or both. Limit 8 students
Section 1M: Monday–Friday, Aug 10–14, 9am–4pm
(Seymour Beckford)
Section 2M: Monday–Friday, Aug 17–21, 9am–4pm
(Seymour Beckford)
$464 per week. Basic materials included, with additional materials
available for purchase in class
Basic Upholstery AC607
Limit 8 students
Section 1: 6 Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30pm (Kathleen Gaskin-Holland)
1F: Oct 7–Nov 11
1W: Jan 27–Mar 2 (snow day make-up Mar 9)
$294. Includes materials, except fabric
Upholstery AC116
Bring your piece to the first class. Start with a dining chair
or ottoman; large chairs take more than one semester.
Storage is limited. No love seats, chaise lounges, sofas.
Section 1: 10 Mondays, 9am–12pm, Limit 8 students
(Kathleen Gaskin-Holland)
1F: Oct 5–Dec 14 (no class Oct 12)
1W: Jan 4–Mar 7 (snow day make-up Mar 14)
Section 2: 10 Tuesdays, 6:30–9:30pm, Limit 12 students
(Paul DeVito, Jr., John DeVito)
2F: Oct 13–Dec 15
2W: Feb 2–Apr 5 (snow day make-up Apr 12)
Section 3: 9 Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30pm, Limit 12 students
(Paul DeVito, Jr., John DeVito)
3F: Oct 7–Dec 16 (no class Nov 25)
3W: Jan 20–Mar 23 (snow day make-up Mar 30)
Section 4: 10 Thursdays, 10am–1pm, Limit 8 students
(Kathleen Gaskin-Holland)
4F: Oct 8–Dec 17 (no class Nov 26)
4W: Jan 7–Mar 10 (snow day make-up Mar 17)
Section 5: 10 Fridays, 6:30–9:30pm, Limit 12 students
(Paul DeVito, Jr., John DeVito)
5F: Oct 9–Dec 18 (no class Nov 27)
5W: Jan 8–Mar 11 (snow day make-up Mar 18)
$352
“
The pace was perfect.
Our teacher did a great job of
communicating instructions
without making things
complicated or intimidating.
”
NEW
Slipcover Intensive AC879
Bring a small piece of furniture and make a removable
slipcover for it. Cut fabric precisely, stitch welting and
attach borders and skirting. Add cushions if time permits.
Limit 5 students
Section 1M: Monday–Friday, Aug 3–7, 10am–5pm
(Kathleen Gaskin-Holland)
$420. Some materials included
Beautiful Design
Make a removable slipcover: cut fabric precisely, stitch
welting and attach borders and skirting. If time permits, you
may add cushions. You must bring your piece back and
forth to class, due to limited storage; please choose a small
piece of furniture that is easy to transport up and down
stairs. Limit 5 students
Section 1: 6 Fridays, 12:30–3:30pm (Kathleen Gaskin-Holland)
1F: Oct 9–Nov 13
1W: Jan 8–Feb 12 (snow day make-up Feb 19)
$242. All materials included, except fabric
MakeSpeak: 7 Takes on Craft
Designer’s Mood Board AW870
Furniture Finishing & Restoration AC110
Thursday, Oct 15, 7pm
at MIT Student Center, Lobdell Room, Building W20-208, 2nd floor
Before working on individual pieces, designers often
create a mood board to map out a visual style, the feel
and flow of a collection. Learn to make a mood board
for fashion, costume or interior design. Home in on
a cohesive color palette and other defining elements
of collection design. Gain solid techniques for a
professional presentation. Wrap up with a positive
critique of each other's work for feedback and idea
exchange. Limit 8 students
Section 1W: Sunday, Mar 13, 10am–1pm (Fifile Nguyen)
$40
Co-sponsored by Eastern Mass. Guild of Woodworkers
Bring your piece to the first class. Storage is limited; no
large dressers, sofas. Limit 12 students
Section 1: 10 Tuesdays, 6:30–9:30pm (Michael Gleason)
1F: Oct 13–Dec 15
1W: Feb 2–Apr 5 (snow day make-up Apr 12)
$350
Gilding & Frame Restoration AC160
Co-sponsored by Eastern Mass. Guild of Woodworkers
Restore antique gilded picture and mirror frames with
genuine gold leaf, using traditional water and oil gilding
methods. Learn to make gilder’s gesso and bole, create
molds to replace missing ornaments, repair damaged gesso
and tone gold leaf repairs. Bring an object to restore. All
levels welcome. Offered in fall term only. Limit 12 students
Section 1: 12 Mondays, 7–9:30pm (Nancy Dick-Atkinson)
1F: Sept 14–Dec 7 (no class Oct 12)
$294. Materials: $15 payable in class (does not include tools or gold leaf)
You’re learning skills––how to join wood, finesse a seam, bind a book. Now increase
the beauty and sophistication of your work. What creates balance, imbalance, pleasure,
fascination, depth? Join master craftspeople as they reflect on what they make and how
acts of making shape our way in the world.
Seven-minute talks by seven contemporary
craftspeople. Presented in collaboration with
Commonwealth of Craft.
Admission free. Preregistration required
Design for Artisans:
Color and Texture AW899
Explore the expressive potential of color and texture
inherent in design. Through a series of exercises
using paint and other materials, understand how
visual and actual texture apply to patterning, rhythm,
composition and visual organization. Examine how
various techniques can assist subject matter, including
the color dimensions of hue, value and intensity. We’ll
include a cultural and historical overview of color
and texture methods in painting and crafts. All levels
welcome. Limit 10 students
Section 1F: 2 Sundays, Nov 15 & 22, 10am–3pm (Marilyn Mase,
Erica Licea-Kane)
$162
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Slipcovers AC741
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Sewing, Fashion & Fiber Arts
Basic Sewing and Basic Knitting are
prerequisites for intermediate and open workshop
classes. Learn fundamentals as you work given
plans through to completion.
Open workshop classes follow an unstructured
format. Students design and make projects of
their choice, while instructors offer guidance
based on individual needs. We provide sewing
machines, but we have no sewing storage for
students; prepare to transport your projects
home after each class. Please, no large drapes.
Each of our teachers has a different personality
and different approach. As you get to know us,
find the teachers who suit you best. Feel free to
take any class more than once, increasing your
skills and progressing to more ambitious projects
each time.
Fashion Roadmap
Serious about fashion? It’s a field that
requires surprising technical skills. Take
one step at a time.
First, establish basic sewing skills:
• Basic Sewing
• Intermediate Sewing
• Basic Clothing Construction
Try some design:
• Designer's Mood Board
• Design for Artisans
• Basic Clothing Design
Get comfortable with patterns:
• Pattern Alterations
• Pattern Making
Finally, get serious:
• Intermediate/Advanced
Clothing Construction
Add special workshops
as you wish.
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Basic Sewing AC535
Learn to use a sewing machine, choose and cut patterns
and use basic sewing terms, methods and tools.
Complete a pillow, apron or simple drawstring pants.
Completion qualifies students for intermediate classes.
Section 3 is bilingual in English/Spanish. Limit 6 students
Section 1: 6 Mondays, 6:30–9pm (Deborah West)
1F: Sep 14–Oct 26 (no class Oct 12)
1W: Jan 4–Feb 8 (snow day make-up Feb 15)
Section 2: 6 Wednesdays, 9:30am–12pm (Carol Price)
2F1: Sept 16–Oct 21
2F2: Oct 28–Dec 2
2W: Jan 6–Feb 10 (snow day make-up Feb 17)
Section 3 (Bilingual: English/Español): 6 Thursdays,
10am–12:30pm (Dora Cruz)
3F: Oct 29–Dec 10 (no class Nov 26)
3W: Jan 7–Feb 11 (snow day make-up Feb 18)
Section 4: 6 Thursdays, 6:30–9pm (Carol Price)
4F1: Sept 24–Oct 29
4F2: Nov 5–Dec 17 (no class Nov 26)
4W: Feb 11–Mar 17 (snow day make-up Mar 24)
$184
Intermediate Sewing: Beyond Basics AC716
Adjust a pattern for your size; choose and cut fabric
expertly. Go beyond basics with zippers, pockets and
more. Get started with a garment of your choice. Take
this course multiple times and advance to more complex
patterns. Prerequisite: Basic Sewing or equivalent skills.
Limit 6 students
Section 1: 8 Mondays, 6:30–9pm (Deborah West)
1F: Nov 2–Dec 21
1W: Feb 22–Apr 11 (snow day make-up Apr 18)
$236
Pattern Alterations AC825
Hone your construction skills while making a garment of
your choice. Learn to correctly use a pattern, measure,
cut fabric, use interfacing and stabilizers, choose seam
finishes and employ other essential sewing skills. Work
with a commercial pattern appropriate for your skill level
and leave with a finished garment. Prerequisite: Basic
Sewing. Limit 6 students
Section 2: 10 Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30pm (Taylor McVay)
2F: Sept 30–Dec 9 (no class Nov 25)
2W: Jan 6–Mar 9 (snow day make-up Mar 16)
$256
Learn to recognize, understand and alter two or three
basic pattern types. Start with a bodice or vest, then a
skirt (or other garment). Create miniature, quarter-scale
patterns on paper and sew corresponding muslins.
Finally, create and take home one life-size pattern and
muslin. Prepare to bring it to Clothing Construction
or Intermediate Sewing—or you may sew your actual
garment at home. Prerequisite: Intermediate Sewing
or equivalent skills; experience sewing garments with
patterns. Limit 6 students
Section 1: 8 Tuesdays, 6:30–9pm (Fifile Nguyen)
1F: Oct 13–Dec 1
$242
Basic Clothing Design AC497
An introduction to clothing design, including sketching,
basic pattern drafting and clothing construction
techniques. Using a given base pattern, alter its design
to suit your tastes. Learn how to fit and prototype using a
muslin, choose appropriate fabric and incorporate design
details, both aesthetic and functional. Finish by sewing a
simple, unique garment. Prerequisite: Basic Sewing and
some experience sewing from patterns. Limit 6 students
Section 1: 10 Tuesdays, 10am–12:00pm (Taylor McVay)
1F: Oct 13–Dec 15
1W: Jan 5–Mar 8 (snow day make-up Mar 15)
$246
Pattern Making AC789
Learn basic pattern making, starting with how to measure
the human form. Build a custom-fit basic sloper, the
basis of all patterns, following the figure’s natural lines
and dimensions. Learn how to alter your sloper to create
unique patterns, and explore basic techniques for grading
(adjusting for size). This class requires patience with
math; you will start to develop some technical skills.
Please be aware you will go home from this class with
a pattern and new skills, but not a fully finished piece
of clothing. To complete your garment, proceed to
Clothing Construction (Basic or Intermediate, depending
on experience). Prerequisite: Intermediate Sewing or
equivalent skills. Limit 6 students
Section 1: 8 Tuesdays, 6:30–9pm (Natalie LaChall)
1W: Jan 5–Feb 23 (snow day make-up Mar 1)
$244
I loved the class,
“
the knowledge of the instructors,
and the camaraderie.
”
Adults
Basic Clothing Construction AC864
Intermediate/Advanced
Clothing Construction AC865
Bring a pattern, such as your altered pattern from Pattern
Alterations or Pattern Making, and construct your garment
in class. Learn to determine which fabric and closures are
best for your plans, troubleshoot surprise sewing issues
and acquire high-end sewing habits, even some couture
techniques. Go home with a finished piece that fits you
well. Prerequisites: Intermediate Sewing or Basic Clothing
Construction plus Pattern Alterations, Pattern Making or
equivalent experience. Limit 6 students
Section 1: 8 Tuesdays, 6:30–9pm (Natalie LaChall)
1W: Mar 8–Apr 26
$242
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Millinery Intensive: Straw Hats AC880
Create one or more straw hats using your choice of straw
braid, straw cloth or straw bodies. Learn patterning
design for straw, fitting, sewing of straw and finishing
techniques. Materials will be available for purchase in
class; costs depend on the quantity and style of hats
made. Limit 10 students
Section 1M: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (no class
Wednesday), Aug 3–7, 10am–4pm (Denise Wallace-Spriggs)
$400. Materials: $30 and up, payable in class
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Seamless Hand-Felted Jacket AC882
Create a seamless, well-fitted, hand-felted jacket.
Measure your body and create a scaled pattern, combine
various textiles, lay out wool to create a seamless
garment and create darts. Prior experience is helpful, but
all levels are welcome. You will receive a supplies list in
advance. Be prepared for a lot of standing and bending.
Dress to get messy and wet. Limit 8 students
Section 1M: Monday–Thursday, Aug 17–20, 10am–5pm
(Barbara Poole)
$420. Materials: $40 payable in class; additional materials will also
be available for purchase
NEW
Corset Making AC897
Design and construct a corset, custom-fit to your
measurements. Explore style and hardware options,
fabric selection and more. Prerequisite: Basic Sewing and
Clothing Construction or equivalent skills. Limit 8 students
Section 1: 8 Tuesdays, 1–3:30pm (Natalie LaChall)
1F: Oct 6–Nov 24
$224. Materials: $40 payable in class
Sewing for Babies AC887
Learn to sew while making the basics for babies. Start
with bibs, burp cloths, blankets and nursing covers,
and advance to projects like crib skirts, baby quilts or
newborn outfits. Propose a personal project for the
nursery and work to complete it within the scope of the
class. This class takes place at Stephanie Cave Design
Studio, 7 Green St., Jamaica Plain. Limit 6 students
Section 1: 6 Wednesdays, 10am–1pm (Stephanie Cave)
1W: Jan 13–Feb 17 (snow day make-up Feb 24)
$217 plus materials, available for purchase in class
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Contemporary Art Quilts AC821
Basic Knitting AC538
Design and make a small contemporary art quilt using
fabric scraps and larger pieces. Learn basic quilting
techniques and more, touching on surface elements and
dimensionality. Explore elements of design. Finish with
new ideas, techniques and inspiration to continue on your
own. All levels, new and returning students welcome.
Limit 6 students
Section 1: 6 Fridays, 1–4pm (Beverly Arsem, Brenda Jones)
1F: Oct 16–Nov 20
$222
Learn to cast on and off, choose needles and yarns,
knit and purl stitches and read a pattern. Complete at
least one project, a wallet or a multicolored hat. Limit 8
students
Section 1: 6 Sundays, 10am–12pm (Diane Ivey)
1F: Sept 13–Oct 25 (no class Sept 20)
1W: Jan 17–Feb 28 (no class Feb 21)
$154
Modern Throw Quilt AC866
Create a simple, modern take on a classic quilt.
Design, cut, sew, quilt and finish a unique throw quilt
(approximately 57" x 66") using a variety of fat quarters
(fabric samples). Get a taste of free motion quilting on
a long arm sewing machine. Along the way, learn basic
sewing and quilting techniques. All levels welcome. This class takes place at Stephanie Cave Design Studio,
7 Green Street, Jamaica Plain. Limit 6 students
Section 1: 6 Wednesdays, 6–9pm (Stephanie Cave)
1W: Jan 13–Feb 17 (snow day make-up Feb 24)
$280 plus materials, available for purchase in class
Knitting Open Workshop
(Intermediate/Advanced) AC757
Bring projects of your choice and build your skills with
expert mentorship in a congenial environment. Recent
projects include sweaters, cowls, fair isle mittens,
double knitting and lacework. Social, fun environment.
Prerequisite: Basic Knitting or equivalent skills. Limit 6
students
Section 1: 6 Sundays, 12–2pm (Diane Ivey)
1F: Sept 10–Oct 25 (no class Sept 20)
1W: Jan 17–Feb 28 (no class Feb 21)
$154
NEW
Slipcovers AC741
Section 1: 6 Fridays, 12:30–3:30pm (Kathleen Gaskin-Holland)
1F: Oct 9–Nov 13
1W: Jan 8–Feb 12 (snow day make-up Feb 19)
$242. All materials included, except fabric
See pg. 13
Felted Sculpture AC883
Felting is perfect for creating large or small threedimensional objects that are lightweight, soft, textured
and structural. Create hollow, organic forms starting with
wool, using water, soap, resists and arm strength. This
very physical class involves a lot of standing and upper
body engagement. Prepare to have a ton of fun while
getting wet. Appropriate for beginning or experienced
felters, sculptors and others. Limit 8 students
Section 1M: Tuesday–Friday, Aug 11–14, 9am–4pm
(Kristina Goransson)
$336. Materials: $40 payable in class
Tapestry weaving is like painting with yarn. Work on a
simple lap or tabletop frame to create imagery of your
own design using cotton, wool or alternative materials.
Learn how to warp the loom, transfer imagery, build up
color areas, achieve color gradations, manipulate warp
and weft to achieve effects and more. Limit 8 students
Section 1: 6 Mondays, 10am–1pm (Kelly Knight)
1F: Sept 28–Nov 9 (no class Oct 12)
$214. Materials: $15 payable in class
Weaving With Alternative
Flexible Materials AC898
NEW
Explore methods of weaving sculptural objects using
found, collected or recycled flexible materials. Transform
fabric, plastic and paper into continuous lengths of
material through experimentation with cutting, twisting,
folding, braiding and sewing. Use these custom materials
to make two- and three-dimensional objects with weaving
techniques adapted from basketry. Bring in multiple
materials of your choice and practice problem-solving in
class. Limit 8 students
Section 1: 6 Mondays, 1–3:30pm (Nicole Farland)
1W: Jan 11–Feb 15 (snow day make-up Feb 22)
$190 Materials: $10 payable in class
Sewing, Fashion & Fiber Arts
Workshops
Serger Tutorial AW845
A serger cuts, sews and binds up seams all at once—
and fast, too. It’s especially great for sewing rolled
hems to protect seams and for creating decorative
embellishments. This one-on-one introduction will get you
started. Contact us to make a schedule that works for
you. (Deborah West)
$50 per hour
NEW
Willow Trellises for the Garden AW878
Bend and weave lengths of fresh and young willow into
simple, elegant, curving forms to create both a rustic
hoop trellis and a pea cage trellis for your garden. Hoop
trellises, approximately 2 feet in diameter, can be pushed
directly into beds to support plants. Pea cage trellises,
up to 5 feet tall, support growing vines. This class will be
held outside if weather permits. No previous experience
needed. Limit 12 students
Section 1M: Saturday & Sunday, Aug 15 & 16, 10am–4pm (Bonnie
Gale)
$430. All materials included
NEW
Seamless Felted Wool Slippers AW905
Make a pair of seamless, custom fitted wool slippers.
Measure your foot correctly, design a slipper and create
a pattern that allows for shrinkage. Learn the basics of
working with wool roving and finishing methods.
Expect to do a lot of standing. Dress to get messy.
Limit 12 students
Section 1F: Saturday & Sunday, Sept 12 & 13, 10am–4pm
(Barbara Poole)
154. Materials: $40 payable in class
Adults
Tapestry Weaving AC868
Retro Re-Style Recycled Fashion AC849
Bring an item of clothing that you want to alter, add to,
re-style or embellish. Learn how to make these changes
using quick and easy, yet professional pattern making and
sewing techniques. Custom tailor a vintage dress, change
a collar, add buttons or pockets, hem sleeves and more.
Prerequisite: Basic Sewing or equivalent skills.
Limit 6 students
Section 1F: 2 Sundays, Nov 15 & 22, 10am–3pm (Natalie LaChall)
$124
The teacher’s enthusiasm is
“
truly infectious. She has a wonder-
ful presence around her students
and is able to inspire creativity out
of each and every one.
”
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Surface Design AW872
Hand Appliqué AW764
Design a basic gathered skirt with an easy fit, then
create and embellish it, adding color blocking, pockets,
buttons, sequins and more. Learn simple sewing skills
and best practices along the way. This is a great class for
beginners who want to cut right to simple clothing design.
All levels welcome. Limit 8 students
Section 1W: Saturday, Feb 20, 10am–2pm (Fifile Nguyen)
$52
Create singular and repeat prints, both simple and highly
detailed. Use contact paper and a silkscreen, freezer
paper and an X-Acto knife, sticker paper and a spray
bottle–and more. Your designs can populate unique
custom t-shirts, tote bags, quilt squares or fabric yardage.
Limit 6 students
Section 1W: 2 Sundays, Jan 31 & Feb 7, 10am–3pm (Natalie Lachall)
$130. Materials: $25 payable in class
Appliqué, a process of cutting, layering and sewing cloth
to create pictures, can serve as an illustrative device, a
form of collage or even a pathway to three dimensions.
Learn basic techniques to create appliquéd images and
forms, then begin to explore how to go further, take risks
and court the unexpected. Limit 8 students
Section 1F: Sunday, Dec 6, 10am–2pm (Joetta Maue)
$52
Silkscreen in Your Kitchen Sink AW799
Designer’s Mood Board AW870
Advanced Stitches AW890
Section 1W: Sunday, Mar 13, 10am–1pm (Fifile Nguyen)
$40
See pg. 13
Expand your embroidery repertoire by learning more
advanced and layered stitches. Explore uses of
decorative and imaginative stitches. Prerequisite: Basic
understanding of embroidery; familiarity with basic
stitches such as cross, chain, split, stem and back. Limit 8 students
Section 1W: Sunday, Mar 6, 10am–4pm (Joetta Maue)
$75
NEW
Gathered Skirt AW902
Silkscreening seems daunting, but you can actually do
it using your kitchen sink and a closet. That gives you
the power to print colorful multiples on fabric or paper.
Prepare a screen, transfer images using a photo emulsion
process and make your first prints just the way you will do
it later at home. Limit 6 students
Section 1F: Saturday & Sunday, Sept 26 & 27, 9am–1pm
(Sarah Coyne)
Section 2W: Saturday & Sunday, Jan 9 & 10, 9am–1pm (snow day
make-up Jan 16) (Sarah Coyne)
$122. Materials: $20 payable in class
Eco-Friendly Hand Dyed Yarn AW517
Dye your own yarn with eco-friendly supplies from the
grocery store including fruits, vegetables, seasonings, tea,
coffee, food coloring, even Kool-Aid. Learn the history of
natural dyes and experiment with various types of yarns.
Limit 8 students
Section 1F: Sunday, Nov 8, 10am–6pm (Diane Ivey)
$104. Materials: $20, plus additional yarn available for purchase
in class
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Hand Embroidery AW721
Explore the beauty and versatility of hand needlework.
Make your own personal sampler with traditional and
modern embroidery stitches and experiment with
creativity. Learn a variety of techniques and be exposed
to contemporary interpretations of the tradition so you
can make your own unique works of art. We will have
plenty of time for group and individual stitching.
Limit 8 students
Section 1F: Sunday, Nov 8, 10am–2pm (Joetta Maue)
$52
I'm very glad that you
“
are expanding the fibers/
sewing program.
”
NEW
Three-Dimensional Embroidery AW908
Create sculptural needlework on a small scale, using
basic embroidery stitches, appliqué and fiber collage.
With a piece of fabric as an artist’s canvas, create
dimensionality using traditional and structural appliqué
techniques. Discuss techniques for folding and sculpting
fabric, shaping and stuffing, and creating textural
elements with stitches. Bring meaningful text, paper
pages and found fibers or textiles to class to include in
your work. Limit 8 students
Section 1W: Sunday, Mar 20, 10am–2pm (Joetta Maue)
$52
Costuming & Props for Theater
and Reenactment
Watch our Spring/Summer catalog for a
series of workshops in the world of cosplay.
Learn skills that can be applied to costume
and prop making, including sewing, pattern
alterations, grommet insertion, corsetry,
wig making, resin casting, woodworking,
armature building, prosthetics and more.
Private Lessons
Learn one-on-one with a master teacher.
Catch up on basics, practice difficult skills,
master advanced techniques, work out
solutions to tricky problems, finish a project.
Contact us for prices and schedules.
Gift Certificates
Give a gift of creativity
for birthdays, anniversaries
or holidays.
Gift certificates are available
in any amount and may be
redeemed any time during the year.
Book & Paper Arts
NEW
Joomchi and Beyond AC885
Joomchi, a Korean method of making textured handmade
paper, can be incorporated into surface design, collage,
drawings, clothing, sculptural objects and more. Create
strong, textural and painterly surfaces by layering and
agitating hanji, Korean mulberry papers. Learn hands-on
techniques and reinterpreted adaptations for contemporary
art forms, and become acquainted with Joomchi’s history,
practice and role in Korean society. Limit 12 students
Section 1M: Saturday & Sunday, Aug 1 & 2, 11am–4:30pm
(Jiyoung Chung)
$460
NEW
Experiments in Text and Image AC884
Explore the rich practice of combining text with image by
creating surprising and evocative works on paper. Create
textual material through short in-class writing exercises,
or make use of found text to create visual dialog with
found images. Methods will include collage, inkjet prints
and photocopy image transfer, basic calligraphy and
stenciling, as well as digital manipulation of text and image in
Photoshop and InDesign. Limit 12 students
Section 1M: Monday–Friday, Aug 3–7, 10am–4pm (Sarah Rushford)
$400
Paper Marbling AW620
Adults
Cosplay Workshops
Create beautiful swirls and mottling colors on paper with
several forms of marbling. Learn Turkish-style marbling on
water thickened with carrageenan (Irish moss). Experiment
with a range of materials, colors and papers to create lovely,
unique designs. Marbled paper is striking when used as
book end papers, portfolio covers, and more. Beginners to
advanced students welcome. Limit 8 students
Section 1F: Tuesday, Sept 22 9:30am–2pm (Cristina Hajosy)
Section 2F: Tuesday, Dec 8, 9:30am–2pm (Cristina Hajosy)
Section 3W: Sunday, Feb 14, 10am–2:30pm (Cristina Hajosy)
Section 4W: Sunday, Mar 13, 10am–2:30pm (Cristina Hajosy)
$60. Materials: $20 payable in class
Silkscreen in Your Kitchen Sink AW799
Section 1F: Saturday & Sunday, Sept 26 & 27, 9am–1pm (Sarah Coyne)
Section 2W: Saturday & Sunday, Jan 9 & 10, 9am–1pm (Sarah Coyne)
$122. Materials: $20 payable in class
See pg. 18
NEW
Beginning Calligraphy: Dancing Pen AW903
Using an oblique pen holder, a Japanese-made pointed pen,
Nikko G nib and other tools, you can significantly dress up
your cursive and print handwriting. Learn to achieve thick,
shaded strokes and fine hairlines by controlling pressure on
your pen. Go home with techniques that will turn ordinary
handwritten notes and cards into beautiful works of art. Bring
a favorite quote or project ideas for practice and discussion.
(Apply your fancy handwriting skills in Handmade Holiday
Cards.) Limit 10 students
Section 1F: Wednesday, Nov 11, 1–4pm (Laura DiPiazza)
$40. Materials: $15 payable in class
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NEW
Silkscreened Holiday Cards AW904
Make one-of-a-kind screen-printed cards for the winter
holidays or Valentine’s Day, using pre-made screens and
gaining successful screen-printing skills. Go home with
10 greeting cards. (Take Beginning Calligraphy: Dancing
Pen and incorporate some fancy handwriting.)
Limit 10 students
Section 1F: Wednesday, Nov 11, 10am–12pm (Sarah Coyne)
Section 2F: Sunday, Dec 6, 10am–12pm (Sarah Coyne)
Section 3W: Sunday, Feb 7, 3:00–5:30pm (Sarah Coyne)
$30. Materials: $10 payable in class
NEW
Magic Books & Paper Toys AW911
Using innovative forms from Esther Smith of Purgatory
Pie Press, make paper objects like the Swiss Cross
Flexagon, the Snake or Tumble Book, the Rolling Ball
Book, Jacob's Ladder Flexagon and more. Part book,
part toy, these objects make great gifts, invitations or
cards. Limit 8 students
Section 1F: Sunday, Oct 4, 10am–4pm (Annie Silverman)
$110. Materials: $10 payable in class
NEW
Artists’ Book Boot Camp AC886
Present your photographs, prints, collages or paintings
in book form. Bring 2-D imagery you have generated to
incorporate into your books. Learn basic folded and
sewn bindings, discover a range of hard and soft cover
options, and explore how to sequence your content.
Forms will include pamphlets, multiple signatures,
accordions, composites, dos-a-dos and French doors.
Limit 12 students
Section 1M: Monday–Friday, Aug 24–28, 10am–3pm (Annie Silverman)
$320
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Coptic Binding AW623
Case Binding: Flatback Journal AW850
With Coptic binding, sections of paper are sewn through
their folds and attached with stitches across the spine,
without any glue. Make a blank book using this ancient,
elegant technique, and cover it with either cloth or
decorative paper. (You may create decorative papers in
our Paper Marbling workshop.) Limit 8 students
Section 1F: Sunday, Dec 13, 10am–2pm (Ken Gilbert)
$52. Materials: $20 payable in class
Learn the fundamentals of basic case binding, wrapping
a hard case around a set of sewn signatures. Learn
signature construction, lining up, case making with cloth
and decorative paper and casing in. Go home with a
small journal and the skills to produce your own casebound books using a basic set of tools. Limit 8 students
Section 1W: Saturday & Sunday, Feb 20 & 21, 1–5pm (Joshua Crotty)
$104. Materials: $20 payable in class
Wild Journals AW878
Transform plain, store-bought, hardbound sketchbooks
into gorgeously rich, densely colored, printed, cut
and folded journals. These dramatic works of art can
incorporate text, collage, found objects, windows, flaps
and surface design. The skills you learn can also be used
in any form of handmade book. Take the whole series of
workshops or pick and choose. Limit 8 students
Getting Started: Color & Paint
Section 1F: Wednesday, Oct 7, 12–3pm (Susan Porter)
Cut-outs, Windows & Extensions
Section 2F: Wednesday, Oct 21, 12–3pm (Susan Porter)
Stamps, Stencils & Simple Printmaking
Section 3F: Wednesday, Nov 4, 12–3pm (Susan Porter)
Layers, Pockets, Pop-ups & Tags
Section 4F: Wednesday, Nov 18, 12–3pm (Susan Porter)
Collaged Covers & Pages
Section 5F: Wednesday, Dec 2, 12–3pm (Susan Porter)
Story, Text & Narrative
Section 6F: Wednesday, Dec 16, 12–3pm (Susan Porter)
(Series snow day make-up Mar 31)
$40 per session. $200 for the 6-part series.
NEW
Covered Box AW909
Make a small, lidded box from book board and decorative
paper or cloth. Learn how to cut materials to achieve a
desired size, how to assemble your box and how to cover
it smoothly. These skills can be applied to box making for
fragile books, stacks of paper or photographs, portfolios,
trinkets and more. Limit 8 students
Section 1W: Thursday, Mar 24, 10am–2pm (Ken Gilbert)
$50. Materials: $20 payable in class
enjoyed the teacher’s depth
“ofI knowledge,
the projects we
undertook, and the encouragement to be engaged in our pursuit
of deepening our knowledge.
”
Drawing is the foundation for painting, comics and illustration. It is an important basis for
creation in fine craft and mixed media. Forget the myth that one must be born with good
drawing skills. Like anything, drawing is learned and improved with practice. An experienced
instructor will demystify the process. Start with the basics, then progress to other classes
with confidence.
First, establish basic drawing skills:
Take advanced classes when you’re ready:
• Beginning Drawing
• Painting Studio*
• Figure Drawing Intensive
•D
rawing for Comics & Cartoons ll*
• Figure Drawing Drop-In
• Works in Progress: Art Critique
Strengthen your drawing and
design skills:
Add special workshops as you wish.
• Drawing for Pleasure
• Design for Artisans
• Drawing for Comics & Cartoons*
Explore paint and other media:
* offered in spring/summer terms
Beginning classes are for those who haven’t
drawn or painted in a while, or who want to get
started. Learn or review fundamentals and gain
confidence with a variety of basic tools and
techniques. Drawing for Pleasure moves you
to the next level and includes at least one session
with a live model. Students may stay in any
class for multiple semesters, building skills and
confidence over time.
Additional classes and workshops focus on
specific media or techniques. Most are open
to all levels, welcoming beginners as well as
experienced artists.
Each of our teachers has a different personality
and approach. Check faculty links on our
website. As you get to know us, you will find the
teachers who suit you best.
• Drawing with Pastels*
Beginning Drawing AC725
• Colored Pencil
For people who haven’t drawn in a while or want to
get started. Learn fundamentals and gain confidence
as you explore a variety of media and approaches.
Limit 10 students
Section 1: 10 Wednesdays, 7–9:30pm (Julie Martini)
1F: Oct 7–Dec 16 (no class Nov 25)
• Watercolor Painting
• Acrylic Painting
Adults
Drawing & Painting
Visual Arts Roadmap
Section 2: 10 Thursdays, 9:30am–12pm (Pamela Hart)
2F: Oct 8–Dec 17 (no class Nov 26)
$294
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Adults
“
I loved the way the teacher
encouraged us to push ourselves
and try new techniques. He was
easygoing and there was a
supportive atmosphere in class. I
learned quite a bit about drawing.
We all made progress.
”
Drawing for Pleasure AC592
Stretch your skills and experience the pleasure of drawing
well. Designed for both beginning and intermediate level
artists. Includes several sessions with a live model.
Limit 10 students
Section 1: 10 Mondays, 9:30am–12pm (Pamela Hart)
1W: Jan 4–Mar 14 (no class Feb 15) (snow make-up date Mar 21)
Section 2: 10 Wednesdays, 7–9:30pm (Julie Martini)
2W: Jan 6–Mar 9 (snow make-up date Mar 16)
$294. Includes model fee
Colored Pencil AC899
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Explore the richness and vibrancy of this often overlooked
medium. Gain fluidity and ease as you learn about linear
strokes, layering, color mixing, value relationships and
more. Basic drawing skills are recommended, but not
required. All levels welcome. Limit 10 students
Section 1: 10 Fridays, 9:30am–12pm (Cyrus Whittier)
1F: Oct 2–Dec 11 (no class Nov 27)
1W: Jan 22–Mar 25 (snow day make-up Apr 1)
$294
Acrylic Painting AC595
Push the boundaries of your painting in a comfortable
setting. Paint each week from a still life or live model,
moving from representation toward expression. Begin
with observation. Practice drawing, color and composition
and arrive at creative and satisfying paintings. All levels
welcome. Limit 12 students
Section 1: 8 Saturdays, 9:30am–12:30pm (Terry Boutelle)
1F: Oct 17–Dec 5
1W: Jan 23–Mar 12 (snow day make-up Mar 19)
$294. Includes model fee
Section 2: 8 Mondays, 9:30–12:30 pm (Pamela Hart)
2F: Oct 5–Nov 30 (no class Oct 12)
$294. Includes model fee
Section 3: 8 Thursdays, 6:30–9pm (Pamela Hart)
2W: Jan 14–Mar 3 (snow day make-up Mar 10)
$244. Includes model fee
Watercolor Painting AC387
Working from still lifes, practice gesture and composition,
realistic representation and abstract design. Learn how
to understand and mix colors, control paint and water,
choose paper and brushes. Gain a feel for the medium
to achieve a range of effects. All levels welcome.
Limit 8 students
Section 1: 6 Mondays, 6:30–9pm (Sean Dunstan-Halliday)
1W: Feb 2–Apr 4 (snow day make-up Apr 11)
$200
Drawing & Painting Workshops
Figure Drawing Intensive AW559
Immerse yourself in drawing with a dynamic and popular
teacher who will bring out your best. Using any media,
draw from a live model and see the subject and your own
work with new inspiration. Limit 12 students
One Sunday each month, Nov–Apr, 1:30–5:30pm (Robert Siegelman)
Section 1F: Nov 1
Section 2F: Dec 6
Section 3W: Jan 3
Section 4W: Feb 21
Section 5W: Mar 6
Section 6S: Apr 3
$82 each. Includes model fee
Figure Drawing Drop-In (All Levels) AW109
Using any media, work from a different live model each
week and pay as you go. Make use of the instructor or
draw on your own. All levels welcome.
Ongoing: Every Tuesday except holidays and weather emergencies,
7–9pm. Please note: No sessions in August this year. (Edie Read,
Brigid Watson)
$15 per session, payable at the door. No preregistration required.
$100 for prepaid 8-session coupon
Making art can be solitary. Sooner or later, most of us
want someone to see our art and give us feedback. Learn
how to look at and critique others’ work while receiving
responses to your own. Robert Siegelman will lead a
group critique while offering his own insights. Bring five
pieces of recent, related work, including work that is
unfinished or in the “reject pile,” the good, the bad and
the ugly. All levels welcome. Limit 7 students
Each Section: 1 Sunday, 4–6:30pm (Robert Siegelman)
1F: Oct 25
2F: Nov 22
3W: Jan 31
4W: Mar 20
$45
I liked best was the
“Whatkindness
teacher’s
and willingness
to adapt her teaching to the
different levels of the participants
as well as to their different
expectations and schedules. All
my questions were always
welcomed and answered.
”
Prints & Photographs
Basic Photography:
Taking Better Pictures AW451
Understanding photography’s basics is essential to
making great images. Start with basic photographic
principles and camera controls and expand to
composition, color theory and issues of visual perception.
Bring your camera (any kind) to the first class. This class
takes place at First Baptist Church, 633 Centre St.,
Jamaica Plain. Limit 8 students
Section 1: 6 Mondays, 7–9:30pm (Cristina Hajosy)
1F: Sept 28–Nov 9 (no class Oct 12)
1W: Jan 11–Feb 15 (snow day make-up Feb 22)
$193
Photographing Landscapes:
The City & Beyond AC841
Explore landscape, both rural and urban, with new
eyes. Look at the work of some extraordinary landscape
photographers to see what makes them great. Then test
and refine your own ideas and techniques. This class
takes place at Uforge Gallery, 767 Centre St., Jamaica
Plain. Limit 10 students
Section 1: 8 Thursdays, 7–9pm (Robin Radin)
1F: Oct 1–Nov 19 (possible additional session Dec 3)
$203
Documentary Photography AC731
Explore a subject over an extended period of time.
Choose a theme and develop your own mini-documentary
project. View work by important documentary
photographers and discuss documentary methods and
issues. This class takes place at First Baptist Church,
633 Centre St., Jamaica Plain. Limit 10 students
Section 1: 8 Thursdays, 7–9pm (Robin Radin)
1W: Feb 25–Apr 14 (snow day make-up Apr 21)
$203
Adults
Works in Progress: Art Critique AW854
Japanese Woodblock Prints AC902
Carve a woodblock and print following a Japanese
tradition, using water-based inks, without a press. Stretch
the traditional techniques to fit your own style. Learn
to maintain and sharpen wood carving tools with water
stones. All levels welcome. Limit 10 students
Section 1: 8 Thursdays, 6:30–9:30pm (Kevin Frances)
1F: Oct 8–Dec 3 (no class Nov 26)
$294. Materials: $40 payable in class
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Mixed Media & Other Crafts
Collage AC809
Explore 2-D and 3-D collage as an expressive medium
through a variety of image transfers, visual journaling,
book arts and other techniques. Consider new strategies
for incorporating the written word and combining original
photographs, drawings, paintings and found materials. All
levels, new and returning students welcome.
Limit 6 students
Section 1: 10 Tuesdays, 10am–12:30pm (Jessica Burko)
1F: Sept 29–Dec 1
2W: Jan 5–Mar 8 (snow day make-up Mar 15)
$244
Assemblages with Found Objects AC516
Combine discarded wood, sewing notions, vintage toys
and family snapshots with glue and ingenuity to make
an evocative three-dimensional assemblage. Create new
meanings by recombining old objects, both cherished and
banal. All levels welcome. Limit 8 students
Section 1: 5 Fridays, 1–3:30pm (Amy Hitchcock)
1F: Oct 9–Nov 6
2W: Jan 15–Feb 12 (snow day make-up Feb 19)
$155
Soapmaking
Cold-process soap is made from scratch using
vegetable oils and lye. Learn the basics while making
a batch of honey-oatmeal soap, then experiment with
colors and fragrances. Soap made in class can be picked
up the next day or next week.
Easy glycerin soap is already made, but can be
personalized with scents, colors, pearlescent powders,
flowers or embedded items. Soap will be ready by the
end of class.
Both classes include written instructions and resource
guides for venturing out on your own. Take one workshop
or both. All materials are supplied. Limit 12 students
Cold-Process Soap AW310
Section 1W: Saturday, Jan 2, 11am–5pm (Kymberlee Keckler)
$72. Materials: $20 payable in class
Easy Glycerin Soap AW335
Section 2W: Sunday, Jan 3, 2–5pm (Kymberlee Keckler)
$42. Materials: $20 payable in class
I love the Eliot School as a com“munity.
The fellow students are a
great bunch. Many of us come to
the class year after year.
”
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Tuition does not cover all our costs. We depend
on our generous donors to sustain our programs
and our building. Ask us for details.
John Eliot Society
Anonymous, Antoinette Russell & Louis Bailey, Sue & Rob Bushman,
Kathy & Bob Cunha, Anne & Sean Gavin, Charlotte & Kurt Hemr, Kristian
Creamer & David Krekorian, Nicole & Terry Murray, Abigail Norman in
memory of Christina Sandler, Rebecca Norman, Dana Rashti
1676 Society
John-Paul Ferguson, Judith Hoos Fox & Charles Fox, Anita Fritze in
memory of Gunther Fritze, Caroline & Ralph Gakenheimer, Mimi & Hylton
Jolliffe, Douglas Lemle, Farzana Mohamed & Paul Levy, Bonnie McBride,
Nina Calabresi & Bob Oldshue, Joy Silverstein, Katherine Chaurette &
Martin Thomson
Studio Guild
Jennifer Ballard, Jeremiah Casey, Sam & Gerry Gray in memory of
Gunther E.A. Fritze, Karen Haas & Greg Heins, Sharon Klaisner, Margaret
Norman, Beverly Arsem & Tom O’Malley
Artisan Guild
Anonymous, Elizabeth Barringer, Deborah & David Brooks, Eric Campbell,
Thomas Carter, Nancy Brigham Cyr, Marilyn Mase & Rick Dunfey, Lee &
Jack Englert, Ellen Remmer & Christopher Fox, Ann Gabhardt & David
Friedman, Martha Gallagher, Debra Rivkin & Bruce Haggarty, Paul
Iantosca in honor of Rita Iantosca, Carole Mathieson & John Iappini,
Robin Kinch, Marsha Kaminsky & Aaron Krakow, Barbara & Alvin Krakow,
Marianne Gibbons & Ron Kulich, Amanda & Abott Lawrence, Elena &
Ron Loukas, Robin & Richard Maltz, Pam & Stuart Mathews, Susan
& Robert Mayer, Steven Muller, Beth Jordan & Chris Possinger, Sue &
Bernard Pucker, Angela DePace & Edward Pym, Arlene Snyder & Paul
Rabin, Amalie Ratliffe in honor of Bonnie McBride, Elizabeth & Wilson
Rickerson, Charles Sandler in memory of Christina Sandler, Sanem &
Asri Onur Sergici, Joanne Shaughnessy, Fred Shilmover, Jodi Schmidt &
Peter Smith in honor of Eileen Schmidt, Mary Smoyer, Jan Spitz in honor
of Charlie Fox, Marianne Stravinskas, Susan Sargent & David V.N. Taylor,
Lettie & Melvin Tutiven, Janet Veasey, Henry Yager
Good Neighbor Fund
Anonymous (4), Barbara Altman, Marygrace & Peter Barber, Heidi
Behforouz & Rebecca Baron, Enerio ‘Tony’ Barros, Michael BentinckSmith, Karen Bergstrand in the name of Betty Bergstrand/in honor of
Robert Bergstrand, Elaine Berteletti, Anne Bevan Hollos, Lisa Bevilaqua,
James Blakey, Derek Bloom, Phyllis Bluhm, Catherine Boalch in honor
of Karen Haas, Oliver Bouchier, Ifigenia & James Boulogiane, Helen &
Andrew Braun, Erin Brayton, Carol Palmer & Andrew Brilliant, Marian
Walsh & Paul Buckley, Mary Murphy & James Buggie, Nancy Topalian &
Daniel Bumagin, Christine Carlsen, Susan & Thomas Carty, Janet Deegan
& Constance Cervone, Linda Lesyna & Sally Cheek, Rachel and Samuel
Childers, Annie Wong & Wayne Chin, Cathy & Tim Claflin, Roberta &
Peter Conant in memory of Lawrence Sullivan, Dean Conway in honor
of Cindy Conway, Sara Cornell, Liane Crawford, Richard Webster & Bart
Dahlstrom, Deirdre & Jamie Day, Leann Canty & Prabhakar Devavaram,
Teresa Spillane & Larry DiCara, Judith Dillman, James & Carter Donovan,
James Dorsey, Alan Drabkin, Joan & William Dunfey, Martha Fowlkes &
Frank Egloff, Susan & William Elsbree, Gayle & Michael Epp, Douglas
Evans, Katharine Fischoeder in memory of Gunther Fritze, Vivienne
Frachtenberg, Anne & Robert Franklin, Sarah Freeman, Linda Garbus,
Carol & Steve Garfield, Kathleen Gaskin-Holland, Paula Georges, Lorna
Gibson, Jeffrey Hugh Giles, Mary & Michael Gimbrone, Mary Ann Sullivan
& Michael Gleason, Joyce & Robert Goggins, Elizabeth & Simon Griffiths,
Ernest Haas, Debra Rivkin & Bruce Haggarty, Laurel Hallman, Mark
Halperin, Abby Hykin & Gordon Hanlon, Sheila & David Hanson, Mary
& Matt Harman, Peg Harvey, Julie & Kevin Hayes, Brigitte & Maarten
Henkes in memory of Gunther Fritze, Charisse & David Howse, George
Huff, Frederick Ilchman, Carolyn Ingles, Alfred Jeffries, Joseph Judge,
Susan Richey & Thomas Kane in memory of Gunther Fritze, Barrie Keller
& Steven Kaufman, Donald Kelley, Harry Keough, Kathy Weinman &
Cameron Kerry, Janice & Robert Kerwin, Thomas Keydel, Leslee & Tom
Kiley, Yeesun & Nicholas Kitchen, Daniel Klein, Charlotte & Charles Kline,
Stanley Kramer, John Pierce & Kathy Lacher, David Lapin, David Lapin,
Sherilyn & David Levy, Mary & Arthur Lewis, Xin Liu, Sonia & Liam Lydon,
Stefania & George Mallett, Mary Ellen Ehrenreich & Stephen Marks,
Michele & Chuck McAfee, Jessica McCannon, Anne & Colin McNay,
Elizabeth Merica, Kathryn Mills, Margaret & Kevin Moloney, Patricia
Pirone & Orson Moon, Richard Moore & Matt Morgan, Marilyn Morrissey
in honor of Patrick James Ryan, Linda Sklar & Dick Moscowitz, Catherine
Mosgofian, Janice Rogovin & Leo Newhouse, Fifile Nguyen, Electa Sevier
& Jos Nicolas, Lira Nikolovska, Elizabeth Quinn Ohaegbulam, Pam Wylie
& Kirk Pantos, Marilyn & Kevin Parker, Adria Arch & Richard Pepp, Jay
Perreault in honor of Joe Stanewick, Margaret & Frank Pettorossi in honor
of Christina Sandler, Karen Pike, Rebecca Plank, Myanna Pontoppidan,
Elizabeth Jordan & Christopher Possinger, Diane & David Powell in honor
of Alexa Wang, Alicia Powell & Marvin Wang, Sue & Bernard Pucker
in honor of Nicole Murray, Leslie & Ken Pucker, Robert Purdy, Laura
Raisty, January & J. Kevin Reilly, Barbara & Wayne Rhodes, Martha
& Paul Rizzoli, Louise Robbins, Susan Scully-Rose & Thomas Rose,
Rita Dunipace & David Rosen, Nancy Routh, Tristan Rushton, Judith &
Eric Saint-Amour, Anthony M. Sammarco in memory of Herbert & Jane
Forsell, Elaine & Chris Scales, Sheara & Jeffrey Seigal, Andrew Sewall,
Peter Shapiro, Anne McHugh & Howard Shrobe, Annie Silverman, Dennis
Noonan-Sloan on behalf of Boston Ironsides Rugby Football Club, Lucille
& Richard Spagnuolo, Diane & John Spears, Marilu Swett & Carl Spector,
Bonnie & Ian St. Germain, Sandy & Joseph Stanewick in honor of
Christina Sandler, Margaret Burnham & Max Stern, Amy Stoffelmayr, Lisa
Talayco, Maria & Calogero Tardanico, Polly Hoppin & Bob Thomas, Joan
& Harold Thomas, Paul Tomkavage, Naomi & Robert Tuchmann, Christine
Van Doren, Sonya Vaziri, Alison Webster, Sarah Hall Weigel & Tom Weigel,
Elizabeth Wood & Jerry Wheelock, Brendan White in memory of Frederick
White, Brian White in memory of Frederick White, Barbara & John Wicker,
Kendra & Peter Wilde, Margaret Woo, Cynthia Johnson & John Wortham,
Ellen Zellner
Supporters
Donors
Other Donors
Anonymous (6), Elizabeth Aeschlimann, Lee Alexander, Pam Allara,
William Alpert, Judith Anderson, Nancy Angney, Jane Ashley, Barbara &
Richard Baker, Anamaria Teran-Barron & James Barron, Alexandra Smith
& Christopher Beeson, Elsa & John Bengel, Ruth Ann Bennett, Carol
& Selim Berker, Barbara & Alan Berns, Mollye Block, Lauren Becker &
Derek Bloom, Caren Bobroff in honor of Lianne Shields, Emily Anesta &
Alez Bourgeois, Terry Boutelle, Susan Bright, Laura Soul Brown, Maureen
Brown, Celine Browning, Elizabeth Abbott Burke, Joanne Zitek & Frank
Burns, Maggie Carberry, Bridget Carpenter, Lori & John Cetrino, Bruce
Chapman, Susanne Marshall Chiang & Vinny Chiang, Jonathan Colburn,
Roberta Schmidlein & James Costello, Susan & Michael Cranmer, Neta
Crawford, Ruth Culleton, Joan Hazard & John Dabrowski, Patricia Daley,
Thomas Rhode Davis, Catherine Amory & Charles DeKnatel, Nancy
Dick-Atkinson in memory of Nils Johnson, Lars Dietrich, Judith Dillman,
Susan Kent Dole, Darlene Donovan, Johanna Dwyer in honor of Brenda
Sweeney, Ellen Dyer, Judith Dzyak, John Earley, Gayle & Michael Epp,
Beverly & Stephen Estes-Smargiassi, Don Eunson, Jr., Margaret Fearey,
Dora Ortiz & Braulio Felipe, Joellyn Ferro, Lynne Adams & George Fifield,
Allison Jacobs Friedmann & Paul Friedmann, Brian Gallagher, Lisa Gell,
Marc Goldring, Carla Goodwin, Katherine Gormley, Asia Lakay Grady,
Myrna Balk & Ramon Greenberg, Eric Greimann, Kate Olmsted & John
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Supporters
Grossman, Nancy Gunn, Dorothy Gunther, Gail English & Andrew Haines,
Michelle Hallee, Laurel Hallman, Susan & Bruce Hampton, Carol Reeves
& John Hartwig, Amy Hitchcock & Glen Hawkins, Michaela Hellman,
Jenny Hernández, Rebecca Herst, Mary Herzog, Mary Ames & Brian
Hirschfeld, Curdina Hill, Maggie Hill, Sara Hintlian, Yvette & Lawrence
Hochberg, Thaddeus Hogarth, Lisa Houck, Vicki Lee Henry & Claire
Humphrey, Daniel & Rósa Hunt, Jude Hutchison, Shelley Norton Icaza in
memory of Carlos Icaza, Thomas Iglehart, Tameika Johnson, Marie Jules,
Katy Gall & Vikram Kambampati, June Kaps, Janet Kawada, Edward
Keane, Kevin Keating, Anne Kelly, Koren Christensen & Nancy King,
Gregory Kornbluh, Donna Kray, Tasha Arora & Anuj Kumar, Karen Kwok,
Natalie LaChall, Siana LaForest, Kate LaPine, Rita Lee, Roselle Levy,
Mary Lewis, Ken Lindgren, Annette Sophie Lippert, Laurie Livingston,
Aida López, Amy Bolinder & Jochen Lorch, Jessica Magnuson, Maureen
Maher, Nancy Nevins & John Mahoney, Virginia & Keith Marcotte, Patricia
& Ramon Martin, Heidi Whitman & Bob Mathews, Anne McCaffrey, Leslie
Arnold & Richard McDonough, Susanne McGown, Larry McKenna,
Mary Beth Hardy & Neal Merbaum, D.A. Mittell, Jr., Saundra & Michael
Molinari in memory of Christina Sandler, Martha Moor, Alison Croney &
David Moses, Karen Mueller, Jeanette Murphy, Chetna & Timothy Naimi,
Judy Neiswander, Cristina Nelson, Lynne Waskelis & Tim Newell, Leo
Newhouse, Dyllan Nguyen, Ann Niederkorn, Mary O’Donnell, Susan Orr,
Priscilla O’Reilly, Elizabeth Oski, Alison & Zander Packard, Vicki & Dan
Paret, Hannah Parker, Kathleen Patton, Julie & David Perry in honor of
Nicole Murray, Chris Persechino, Zoe Peters, Jenna & Vitaliy Petrenko,
Amy Pett, Catherine Petter, Ellen Shattuck Pierce & Sam Pierce, Gail
Sarno & Olwen Pitzold, Gloria Pobudziej, Susan & Andrew Pond, AnnMarie & Fred Pucillo, Mary Rauh, Nina Berger & Robert Reilinger, Krista
Reisner, Kathryn Riley, Cate & Matthew Rioles, Shauna Rives, Amy
Macdonald & Francine Rivkin, Louise Robbins, Janice Rogovin, Amy Coe
Funders
Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund
Anonymous Foundations (2)
Boston Cultural Council*
BPS Arts Expansion Fund at EdVestors**
The Boston Foundation:
ThreeBees Fund
City of Boston:
Joseph Engel Fund
Clipper Ship Foundation
Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater
Boston
Tzedakah Fund (Bernard & Sue Pucker)
The Episode Foundation
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
The George B. Henderson Foundation
Fund for the City of Boston
Hoppin Family Fund
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Jockers Family Foundation
Linde Family Foundation
Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic
Association
Massachusetts Cultural Council*
Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund*
Susan & Robert Mayer Charitable Foundation
Murray Family Charitable Foundation
New World Foundation
September 20th Fund
The Harold Whitworth Pierce Charitable Trust
The Plymouth Rock Foundation
Patricia C. Remmer Charitable Trust
Schwab Charitable Fund
State Street Foundation:
GiveMore Program
David V.N. Taylor Foundation
& Carol Rohl, Rita Dunipace & David Rosen, Elizabeth Ross in memory of
Rose Pearlman, Nathan Rothstein, Mitch Ryerson, Alison Salke, Meyling
Sequeira & Khristophe Samuel, Nancy & Ron Shaich, Joy Cochran & Bill
Shamlian, Peter Shapiro, Jesse Shaw, Laura Simmons, Roberta Apfel
& Bennett Simon, Beth Simpson, Janette Skrasek in honor of Marvin
Wang, Jayne Singer & Jonathan Small, Eve Sorum, Rachel Spiller, Bruce
Stedman, Judith Stoia, Roberta Stone, Sandra Storey, Alley Stoughton,
Nancy Stratton, Nancy & Robert Swanson, Melony Swasey, Jason
Thomas, Patricia Thomas, Dinah Shepherd & Nick Thompson, Sarah &
Mike Toce, Kim Toigo, Sophy Tuttle, Maria Vitagliano, Debra Wallbridge,
Shirley & John Walsh, Eve Waterfall in memory of Gunther Fritze, Barbara
Watkins, Emily Wheeler, Sarah & Rob White, Mark Whitlock, Cyrus
Whittier, Alexis Wintersteen, Margaret Woo, Mark & Virginia Zanger, Linda
& Jerry Zindler
* F
unded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency,
and by the Boston Cultural Council, a municipal agency, which is
supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
** F
unded in part by the BPS Arts Fund, managed by EdVestors and
supported by collaborating donors including the Barr Foundation, Katie &
Paul Buttenwieser, Doe Family Foundation, Klarman Family Foundation,
Krupp Family Foundatin, Linde Family Foundation, the Carl and Ruth
Shapiro Family Foundation and others. The Wallace Foundation supports
the overall work of BPS Arts Expansion.
Staff
Please support the local businesses that support us.
Our business supporters create a thriving neighborhood
and an active community of artisans and artists.
Schoolhouse Classes
Facilities
Kelly Knight, Artistic Coordinator
Genesis Báez, Registrar
Charline Xu, Registrar’s Assistant
Julio Fuentes, Facilities Coordinator
Blake Johnson, Shop Assistant
Artisans,
Artists, Architects
& Builders
Food & Drink
School & Community Partnerships
Blanchard’s Wine &
Spirits
Boston Beer
Boston Cheese Cellar
City Feed & Supply
Fiore’s Bakery
Harvest Co-op Market
J.P. Licks–Jamaica Plain
Monumental Cupcakes
Nibbles Catering
Roche Brothers
Simpli Bar & Bites
Tres Gatos Tapas Bar
Ula Café
Wonder Spice Café
Nicole Murray, Program Director
Alison Croney, Program Coordinator
Dyllan Nguyen, Coordinator, Special
Projects
Abigail Norman, Director
Abigail “Stud” Green, Bookkeeper
Fifile Nguyen, Office Assistant
Charles Sandler, ex officio
Ace Creative Graphic
Design
Ansoli Design
Derek Bloom Architect
BurnsDesign
Cyrus Whittier Portraits
Decorator’s Workroom
Eastern Massachusetts
Guild of Woodworkers
Charles Fox Architect
Horst Buchanan
Architects
Jamaica Plain Artists
Association
Lisa Houck
Michael Gleason Fine
Woodworking
New England Carpenters
Labor Management
Program
Payne | Bouchier Fine
Builders
Purdy Construction
Scales Architecture
Spiral Furniture
Woodworking &
Sewing Supplies
JP Knit & Stitch
Yumont True-Value
Hardware
Other Businesses
Amazon Smile
Arborview Realty
Arborway Auto Service
Center
Boston Ironsides Rugby
Football Club
Cengage Learning
Centre Cuts Salon &
Day Spa
Eastern Bank
Eaton Vance Investment
Counsel
Esperanza Travel & Tours
Fishers Island Library
Association in memory
of Gunther Fritze
Fresh Hair Salon
Hatoff’s Gas Station
Jamaica Hill Realty–
Maureen McElroy
Jamaica Plain Historical
Society
JP Flea
Mann & Rodgers Funeral
Home
Murdock Mail
Monster Movers
Peace of Mind, Inc.
F.L. Putnam Investment
Management Co.
Sanzone & McCarthy,
LLP
Smoke Shop & Variety
The Power Company
West Cork Auto
Our Partners
Administration
Trustees
Karen Haas, Co-Chair
Dana Rashti, Co-Chair
Melvin Tutiven, Treasurer
Joy Silverstein, Secretary
Braulio Felipe
Charles Fox
Aaron Krakow
Ramon Martin
Marilyn Mase
Bonnie McBride
We are proud to cooperate with the
following partners, which crosslist and co-sponsor selected Eliot
School courses and exhibitions:
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Boston Building Resources
Eastern Massachusetts Guild of Woodworkers
JP Reads
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
North Bennet Street School
Uforge Gallery
Advisory Council
Henry Allen, Discount Foundation
(retired)
Enerio “Tony” Barros, Special Assistant
to the Mayor, City of Boston
Cornell Coley, Coley Communications
Bob Cunha, Eaton Vance Investment
Counsel
Lee Englert, Steppingstone Foundation
David H. Friedman, Dept. of
Architecture, MIT (emeritus)
William Henderson, Henderson
Elementary School (retired)
Curdina Hill, Clearways to Freedom
Carolyn Ingles, Shattuck Hospital
(retired)
David Lapin, Community Music Center
of Boston
Paul Levy
George Mallett, Artists for Humanity
Farzana Mohamed
Terry Murray, Eliot Street Capital
Molly Rubenstein
Antoinette Russell, Eaton Vance
Investment Counsel
Asri Onur Sergici, Fidelity Investments
Sandra Storey, Jamaica Plain & Mission
Hill Gazettes (retired)
Nina Vansuch, Sumner Boys & Girls
Club
Jessica Welch, Emerald Necklace
Conservancy
Thomas Welch, Thomas F. Welch
Associates
Organizational affiliations for
identification only
The Eliot School is a member of
Boston Preservation Alliance
Commonwealth Compact
Commonwealth of Craft
Jamaica Plain Business & Professional Association
JP Centre/South Main Streets
MASSCreative
National Guild for Community Arts Education
Supporters • Staff • Partners
Business Supporters
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by mail: Send with payment to Eliot School, PO Box 300351, Boston, MA 02130
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School & Community
Partnerships
When our teachers fan out around
Boston to teach woodworking and art,
they find children eager to learn and
make things with their hands. Through
school and community partnerships,
the Eliot School doubles the number
of people we reach with education in
craftsmanship and creativity.
Details: page 6
Find out more:
Select “School Partnerships”
on our website or contact
Alison Croney:
[email protected]
My families adore the quality
“
of instruction their children are
getting from the Eliot School and
beg for additional access to after
school programming through
this partnership.
”
—Erin Borthwick, Principal,
Mozart Elementary School
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