Adult, Teen & Kids Workshops
Single-Session Workshops
We offer private lessons and tuition assistance to accommodate anyone who wishes to take a class. For more information, reach out to us at office@brooklineartscenter.com
Ages: 16+
Instructor: Nasiri Guzman (he/him)
Date: Fri, Sept 4, 2026
Time: 6–9pm
Workshop Fee: $93
Explore the basics of watercolor in this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop focused on color, layering, and brush techniques. Through guided exercises and small studies inspired by still life and reference images, students will experiment with the medium while building confidence and creativity. Perfect for both first-time painters and those looking to refresh their watercolor skills.
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Ages: 16+
Instructor: Katie McColgan (she/her)
Dates: Sun, Sept 6, 2026 + Wed Aug 26, 2026
Time: 10am–1pm
Workshop Fee: $115
Learn hand-building through a functional project of your choice using pinching, coiling, and slab-building. Explore a variety of surfaces and finishes for your one-of-a-kind works of art! We will explore making forms like: cups, bowls, vases, and other useful objects. Ceramic work will be fired and ready to take home 6-8 weeks after the session ends. You will be contacted by a staff member when the work is ready for pickup.
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Ages: 16+
Instructor: Shannon Johnson (she/her)
Date: Sun, Sept 6, 2026
Time: 6:30–9:00pm
Workshop Fee: $93
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Ages: 18+
Instructor: Robbie Moser Saitio (he/him)
Class Fee: $115
Date: Multiple session options
Time: 6:30–9:30pm
Have you always been interested in the wheel? Or are you ready to practice your techniques?! Join us for a night of learning how to use the potter's wheel from a working artist! Under their instruction, learn the basics of throwing. At the end of the night, choose two pieces to save. We will glaze the pieces for you with your preferred glaze color!
Ceramic work will be fired and ready to take home 6-8 weeks after the session ends. You will be contacted by a staff member when the work is ready for pickup Please wear clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting clay on! We encourage students to tie back long hair and leave precious jewelry at home.
Friday, Sep 18, 2026
Friday, Sep 25, 2026
Ages: 18+
Instructor: Robbie Moser Saitio (he/him)
Date: Multiple session options
Time: 6:30–9:30pm
Workshop Fee: $115
Have you always been interested in the wheel? Or are you ready to practice your techniques?! Join us for a night of learning how to use the potter's wheel from a working artist! Under their instruction, learn the basics of throwing. At the end of the night, choose two pieces to save. We will glaze the pieces for you with your preferred glaze color!
Ceramic work will be fired and ready to take home 6-8 weeks after the session ends. You will be contacted by a staff member when the work is ready for pickup Please wear clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting clay on! We encourage students to tie back long hair and leave precious jewelry at home.
Friday, Oct 2, 2026
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Friday, Oct 9, 2026
Friday, Oct 16, 2026
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Friday, Oct 30, 2026
Ages: 15+
Instructor: Zoe Schein (they/them)
Date: Fri, Oct 16, 2026
Time: 6:30–9:30pm
Workshop Fee: $95
Inktober is here! Artists across the globe are spending the month honing their ink drawing skills and getting to know this most ancient of mediums. This workshop will provide playful exercises, expert tips and tricks, and creative prompts to help you get your creativity - and your ink - flowing.
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Ages: 18+
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Date: Fri, Oct 23, 2026
Time: 6:30–9:30pm
Workshop Fee: $110
Dive into the art of jewelry making with our hand-on class focused on making a textured wide band ring in copper or brass. You’ll learn how to stamp, texture, form and solder your very own one-of-a-kind ring. This class is open to all levels - no jewelry experience is necessary!
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Ages: 15+
Instructor: Madeline Fine
Date: Multiple session options
Time: 3–6pm
Workshop Fee: $110
Time to turn over a new leaf? Make a leaf form out of metal! This one-day workshop is for you if you are intrigued with the idea of learning to create an organic form, and are interested in gaining experience working with metal that is exciting, challenging, and rewarding. You will be introduced to basic soldering and annealing, while using copper and various hand tools. Make earrings, a pendant, or the start of something more. Beginner or intermediate, novice or experienced, this will meet you right where you are.
Sunday, Nov 1, 2026
Sunday, Nov 8, 2026
Ages: 18+
Level: Intermediate/advance
Instructor: Robbie Moser Saitio (he/him)
Datea: Nov 6th + 13th + Dec 4th (3 day workshop)
Time: 6:30–9:30pm
Workshop Fee: $250
Take your wheelthrowing skills to the next level by creating a handmade ramen bowl set from start to finish. Designed for intermediate and advanced ceramic students, this three-day workshop begins with throwing your ramen bowl on day one. During the second session, you'll glaze your finished piece, experimenting with color and surface to make it your own. On the final day, we have partnered with Kyuramen to celebrate your work by enjoying a bowl of their delicious ramen, served in your handmade creation at BAC. This workshop is a rewarding opportunity to strengthen your throwing skills while creating a functional piece you'll enjoy for years to come.
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Ages: 18+
Instructor: Robbie Moser Saitio (he/him)
Date: Fri, Nov 20, 2026
Time: 6:30–9:30pm
Workshop Fee: $115
Have you always been interested in the wheel? Or are you ready to practice your techniques?! Join us for a night of learning how to use the potter's wheel from a working artist! Under their instruction, learn the basics of throwing. At the end of the night, choose two pieces to save. We will glaze the pieces for you with your preferred glaze color!
Ceramic work will be fired and ready to take home 6-8 weeks after the session ends. You will be contacted by a staff member when the work is ready for pickup Please wear clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting clay on! We encourage students to tie back long hair and leave precious jewelry at home.
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Ages: 15+
Instructor: Zoe Schein (they/them)
Date: Fri, Nov 6, 2026
Time: 6:30–9:30pm
Workshop Fee: $95
Draw what you see and see what you draw! In this all-level workshop, students will learn the essentials of drawing techniques – specifically drawing from observation and reality. Using graphite to its fullest extent, students will learn simple, effective strategies for observing and drawing that can be carried into any kind of visual art.
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Ages: 16+
Instructor: Shannon Johnson (she/her)
Date: Fri, Nov 13, 2026
Time: 6:30–9:30pm
Workshop Fee: $95
Revamp your closet by adding your own original design! In this workshop your will learn the technique of relief printmaking and create a design you can print it on to different clothing and accessories. We provide the blocks, inks, and carving tools, and you will bring your own fabric to print on; it can be bags, shirts, bandanas, patches etc.
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Ages: 18+
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Date: Fri, Nov 13, 2026
Time: 6:30–9:30pm
Workshop Fee: $110
Learn how to craft trendy, elegant rings meant to mix and match! This workshop will provide guided instruction on how to make stackable rings. This workshop includes aspects of metalworking, such as soldering, hammering, cutting metal, filing, and polishing. All levels welcome.
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Ages: 18+
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Date: Fri, Nov 20, 2026
Time: 6:30–9:30pm
Workshop Fee: $130
Have you ever wanted to make a silver ring? Dive into the art of jewelry making with our hands-on class focused on making a ring band in sterling silver. You’ll learn how to stamp, texture, form and solder your very own one-of-a-kind ring. We'll practice first in brass or copper, and then move on to silver. This class is open to all levels–including beginners or students who would like to try working in silver.
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Ages: 16+
Instructor: Shannon Johnson (she/her)
Date: Fri, Dec 4, 2026
Time: 6:30–9:30pm
Workshop Fee: $95
Design your own holiday cards that are unique to you! Learn the process of relief printmaking and leave with a holiday card design you can reprint for years to come.
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Ages: 16+
Instructor: Sarah Ginocchio (she/they)
Date: Fri, Dec 4, 2026
Time: 6:30–9:30pm
Workshop Fee: $95
Explore the creative possibilities of needle felting in this one day hands-on workshop. Make holiday ornaments, whimsical decorations, or another small felted creation while learning the foundational techniques of this versatile fiber art.
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Ages: 18+
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Date: Fri, Dec 4, 2026
Time: 6:30–9:30pm
Workshop Fee: $130
Needing a special gift for a friend, partner, or even yourself this holiday season? Dive into the art of jewelry making with our hand-on class focused on making a ring band in sterling silver. You’ll learn how to stamp, texture, form and solder your very own one-of-a-kind ring. We'll practice first in brass or copper, and then move on to silver. This class is open to all levels - including beginners or students who would like to try working in silver.
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Ages: 18+
Instructor: Robbie Moser Saitio (he/him)
Date: Fri, Dec 11, 2026
Time: 6:30–9:30pm
Workshop Fee: $115
Have you always been interested in the wheel? Or are you ready to practice your techniques?! Join us for a night of learning how to use the potter's wheel from a working artist! Under their instruction, learn the basics of throwing. At the end of the night, choose two pieces to save. We will glaze the pieces for you with your preferred glaze color!
Ceramic work will be fired and ready to take home 6-8 weeks after the session ends. You will be contacted by a staff member when the work is ready for pickup Please wear clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting clay on! We encourage students to tie back long hair and leave precious jewelry at home.
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Ages: 18+
Instructor: Laura Jaklitsch (she/her)
Date: Fri, Dec 11, 2026
Time: 6:30–9:30pm
Workshop Fee: $110
Looking for one of a kind gift ideas this holiday season? This workshop will provide guided instruction on how to make stackable rings. You will learn to craft trendy, elegant rings meant to mix and match. This workshop includes aspects of metalworking, such as soldering, hammering, cutting metal, filing, and polishing.
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Ages: 16+
Instructor: Shannon Johnson (she/her)
Date: Fri, Dec 11, 2026
Time: 6:30–9:30pm
Workshop Fee: $95
In a single workshop, learn to carve and print your own holiday linocut relief print! Learn how to create a drawing for linocut or transfer your image onto a block, carve a linoleum block, and print block all in one session! This a great gift idea for friends, family, or just yourself! Printmaking paper, blocks, and ink will be provided, however, if participants want to bring their own materials to print onto, they can!
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Private Lessons
One-on-one Lessons and Group Lessons are offered by the BAC faculty for all ages with pricing ranging between $75–$150 per hour.
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Financial Aid
The BAC believes the arts should be accessible to all! Tuition assistance (or financial aid) for full season classes, intensives, and workshops is available for all individuals and families throughout the year. Click here to be redirected to our financial aid form.
Please do not register for a class you wish to apply financial assistance for, the BAC will assist you with your registration process if your application has been accepted.
Tuition assistance requests will not be fulfilled until 1-2 weeks before the start date of the requested class. Tuition Assistance requests can be fullfilled up to 2 weeks after the start date of the session if space permits. Until then, we ask for your patience while we work to place students in their requested classes. Scholarships for Ceramics & Jewelry are granted per individual once per fiscal year (September – August). Financial Aid does not apply to private lessons.
We are, additionally, proud to partner with the Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program – in collaboration with the Department of Transitional Assistance, the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program, and the Massachusetts Health Connector to allow participants to identify the amount they can contribute towards class tuiti