| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Art Experience MarketplacePresented by Society for the Encouragement of the Arts (seARTS) October 18, 2011-June 30, 2012 Announcing the first Art Experience Marketplace: a catalogue of art experiences donated by some of Cape Ann's best artists, jewelers, and cultural organizations. Choose from art workshops, custom jewelry, museum tours and more, all unique holiday gifts. Percentage of proceeds goes to seARTS. For catalogue and payment information, email info@searts.org. | Society for the Encouragement of the Arts (seARTS) | 10/18/11-
06/30/12 | Gloucester |
Stone Carving Classes/WorkshopsPresented by Scott's Stone Carving Classes SSCC January 10, 2012-March 17, 2013 Come learn how to carve stone(alabaster) and learn all parts of this fascinating ancient medium. Beginning/intermediate/advanced students are all welcomed. You will learn the whole process of stone carving from the beginning chisels, to the files and finishing process. Students are encouraged and helped to produce the type of work that interests them! More advanced students are helped to pursue new creative directions or to revisit current ones. Class discussion and demonstration accompany... | Scott's Stone Carving Classes SSCC | 01/10/12-
03/17/13 | Cambridge |
Fun Fused Glass ClassesPresented by Deenie Pacik's Studio January 28-December 15, 2012 Announcement: Fun Fused Glass Workshops. Come play with glass. Enjoy the excitement of glass in these easy, fun classes near Pawtuxet Village at 25 Hartford Place in Warwick, Rhode Island. Create beautiful fused glass pendants and bowls. No experience necessary. To sign up, please visit: www.deeniepacik.net | Deenie Pacik's Studio | 01/28/12-
12/15/12 | Warwick |
Essex National Heritage Area Photo Safari featuring Sigma at Gloucester MaritimePresented by Essex National Heritage Commission June 16, 2012 With a state-of-the-art digital camera in hand, photograph Gloucester’s historic working waterfront! At Maritime Gloucester photographers can capture sea creatures in their own hands (or in touch tanks), panoramic views of Gloucester Harbor, an ever changing parade of boats and the oldest continuously operating marine railway in the country. Reservations required. Visit www.essexheritage.org/photosafari | Essex National Heritage Commission | 06/16/12 | Gloucester |
Essex National Heritage Area Photo Safari featuring Tamron at Lawrence HeritagePresented by Essex National Heritage Commission June 30, 2012 Join us in Lawrence to explore the esplanade of a nineteenth-century canal and capture the architectural details of the city’s industrial-era mills and the canal’s gates, locks, bridges and historic Great Stone Dam - all within this National Historic Register district! You'll be equipped with the latest camera lenses & gear from Tamron and personally coached by Hunt’s technical experts and visiting professional photographers! Reservations required. Visit... | Essex National Heritage Commission | 06/30/12 | Lawrence |
Essex National Heritage Area Photo Safari featuring Nikon at the House of the Seven GablesPresented by Essex National Heritage Commission July 21, 2012 Photograph the site at the House of the Seven Gables (its own national historic district on The National Register of Historic places) while equipped with the latest camera gear from Nikon and personally coached by Hunt’s technical experts and visiting professional photographers! The property includes 5 historic houses, an 18th century granite sea wall, and two seaside gardens with views of Salem Harbor. Reservations required for the AM session from 8am-12pm, or PM session from... | Essex National Heritage Commission | 07/21/12 | Salem |
Ventfort Kids Summer Day ProgramPresented by Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum July 9-August 31, 2012 Enjoy a great Gilded-Age experience through crafts, games, baking, gardening, and just plain fun at our 1893 mansion and grounds! Come visit with our special guests and enjoy preparing a Victorian Tea. Bring your favorite doll, bear, or buddy to share in our new Berkshire Buddy program. Ages: about 7-12 Mon - Fri. 9:30 - 3:30 The sessions begin on the first on Monday after the 4th of July holiday and end the week before the Labor Day weekend.Please contact Ventfort Hall for more details.... | Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum | 07/09/12-
08/31/12 | Lenox |
Cultural Survival BazaarPresented by Cultural Survival July 14-July 15, 2012 An International Festival of Native Arts & Culture Featuring artisans, products, & performers from around the world. Shop handmade art, jewelry, clothing, crafts, decor, tribal rugs, & much more. Enjoy FREE music performances, presentations, Native American storytelling, educational displays, craft-making demonstrations, & ethnic cuisine. Proceeds support Native artisans, fair trade, and Cultural Survival's non-profit work worldwide. For special features, artisan... | Cultural Survival | 07/14/12-
07/15/12 | Tiverton |
Cultural Survival BazaarPresented by Cultural Survival July 21-July 22, 2012 An International Festival of Native Arts & Culture Featuring artisans, products, & performers from around the world. Shop handmade art, jewelry, clothing, crafts, decor, tribal rugs, & much more. Enjoy FREE music performances, presentations, Native American storytelling, educational displays, craft-making demonstrations, & Wampanoag cuisine. Proceeds support Native artisans, fair trade, and Cultural Survival's non-profit work worldwide. For special features, artisan... | Cultural Survival | 07/21/12-
07/22/12 | Falmouth |
Coolidge Corner Arts FestivalPresented by Coolidge Corner Arts Festival June 2, 2012 More than eighty crafts people and fine artists will show and sell their work from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Devotion School grounds at 345 Harvard Street. This free public showcase for the arts will feature nationally recognized artists as well as accomplished and emerging artists from New England working in an array of media, from jewelry, fiber, glass, ceramics to photography, watercolor and mixed media. The event is accessible by the "C" line to Coolidge Corner and the #66 bus.... | Coolidge Corner Arts Festival | 06/02/12 | Brookline |
Memorial Day Special Presented by Artbeat at Artbeat The Creativity Store May 8-May 31, 2012 Memorial Day is a day of remembering those who have died in service to our country, and the month of May is a time to contemplate world peace. We offer these studio projects at special prices all month long to bring greater awareness to the need for peace in our world. | Artbeat | 05/08/12-
05/31/12 | Arlington |
Essex National Heritage Area Photo Safari featuring Canon at Long Hill ReservationPresented by Essex National Heritage Commission at Long Hill Reservation August 4, 2012 Capture Long Hill’s blooming flower fields at this former family retreat renowned for its gardens for almost a century. You'll be equipped with all the latest camera gear from Canon, provided by Hunt’s Photo & Video, and personally coached by Hunt’s technical experts and visiting professional photographers! Reservations required for the AM session from 8am-12pm, or PM session from 1-5pm! | Essex National Heritage Commission | 08/04/12 | Beverly |
Kids’ Advanced WoodworkingPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 3-June 12, 2012 Our woodworking program welcomes ages 4 to 17. As students gain experience, they build skills and 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 basic power tools.
Each class incorporates beginners and experienced students, with new projects each session. Small... | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 04/03/12-
06/12/12 | Boston |
Woodworking Open ShopPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 2-June 11, 2012 In this open workshop class, students design and construct projects of their choice. Expert instructors provide individual guidance on design, joinery, construction and finishing, based on individual student needs. Students also draw upon each other’s expertise. Students often stay for multiple semesters, enjoying the camaraderie of the shop and progressing to more ambitious projects over time. Projects must be a manageable size; check first with instructors. Prerequisite: Basic... | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 04/02/12-
06/11/12 | Boston |
MFA: Summer Teen Studio Art IntensivesPresented by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) at Museum of Fine Arts Boston June 18-August 17, 2012 Create art this summer! The MFA offers summer weekly studio art intensives for teens starting June 25 through August 13 (last class August 17). The classes are taught by experienced educators who are also professional artists. Students are invited to question, explore, experiment, and solve problems as they create and interact with art. The Museum’s collections provide an unparalleled opportunity to study the processes of artists past and present from a variety of cultural... | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) | 06/18/12-
08/17/12 | Boston |
Glass FridaysPresented by Diablo Glass School at Diablo Glass School March 30, 2012-April 29, 2016 Are you 21+ and interested in trying new things!?
On the last Friday of every month Diablo welcomes you to an evening full of glass and wine! This event is perfect for a night out with friends, a fun date, or a way to meet new friends. Spend three hours in one of our studios to experience an introductory taste of working with hot glass in either glassblowing ($95) or bead-making ($75). Have fun learning new skills, making a glass keepsake of your own. Afterwards, you are invited... | Diablo Glass School | 03/30/12-
04/29/16 | Boston |
MFA: Studio Art Classes: Teen Spring Classes SessionPresented by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) at Museum of Fine Arts Boston March 24-June 9, 2012 Register for MFA Studio Art Classes for teens. Classes are offered for ages 12-14 and 15-18. The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, offers studio art classes and workshops taught by experienced educators who are also professional artists. The Museum’s collections provide an unparalleled opportunity to study the processes of artists past and present from a variety of cultural perspectives. Class sizes are limited to ensure that students of all levels benefit from these experiences.
| Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) | 03/24/12-
06/09/12 | Boston |
MFA: Studio Art Classes Spring SessionPresented by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) at Museum of Fine Arts Boston March 18-June 17, 2012 The MFA offers a wide range of courses in drawing, acrylic painting, oil painting, watercolor, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, stone carving, and much more. Classes meet once a week for either 8 to 10 weeks, or as one- and two-day workshops.
The Museum’s collections provide an unparalleled opportunity to our studio art students to study the processes of artists past and present from a variety of cultural perspectives. The MFA’s classes and workshops are taught... | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) | 03/18/12-
06/17/12 | Boston |
MFA: Studio Art Classes: Children Spring SessionPresented by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) at Museum of Fine Arts Boston March 24-June 16, 2012 Register for the children's MFA Studio Art Classes. The children's program is intended for ages 5-6, 7-8, and 9-11 and includes 10-week Saturday classes or Sunday classes. Students sketch and explore the Museum’s galleries, then respond to what they have seen through drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, printmaking projects, and more. | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) | 03/24/12-
06/16/12 | Boston |
Woodworking Open ShopPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts July 10-August 9, 2012 In this open workshop class, students design and construct projects of their choice. Expert instructors provide individual guidance on design, joinery, construction and finishing, based on individual student needs. Students also draw upon each other’s expertise. Students often stay for multiple semesters, enjoying the camaraderie of the shop and progressing to more ambitious projects over time. Projects must be a manageable size; check first with instructors. Prerequisite: Basic... | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 07/10/12-
08/09/12 | Boston |
Very Beginning WoodworkingPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 3-May 29, 2012 Our woodworking program welcomes ages 4 to 17. As students gain experience, they build skills and 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.
Each class incorporates beginners and experienced students, with new projects each session. Small classes allow for ample individual attention. All classes emphasize safety and the... | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 04/03/12-
05/29/12 | Boston |
Very Beginning WoodworkingPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 13-June 1, 2012 Our woodworking program welcomes ages 4 to 17. As students gain experience, they build skills and 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 basic power tools.
Each class incorporates beginners and experienced students, with new projects each session. Small... | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 04/13/12-
06/01/12 | Boston |
Kids' WoodworkingPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 3-June 12, 2012 Our woodworking program welcomes ages 4 to 17. As students gain experience, they build skills and 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 basic power tools.
Each class incorporates beginners and experienced students, with new projects each session. Small... | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 04/03/12-
06/12/12 | Boston |
Kids' WoodworkingPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 7-June 16, 2012 Our woodworking program welcomes ages 4 to 17. As students gain experience, they build skills and 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 basic power tools.
Each class incorporates beginners and experienced students, with new projects each session. Small... | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 04/07/12-
06/16/12 | Boston |
| Teen Woodworking | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 04/01/12-
06/17/12 | Boston |
Kids’ Beginning SewingPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 9-June 11, 2012 Newcomers and returning students mix hand and machine sewing. Small classes allow for individual attention, and we encourage kids to share their skills. The youngest children start with pincushions and pillows. Older children advance to aprons, doll clothes and finally clothing. We supply materials for the first meeting. Then, with the instructor’s advice, bring your own fabric and develop your own sewing kit. Come for more than one term and make new projects each time. | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 04/09/12-
06/11/12 | Boston |
Tot ZonePresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 2-June 11, 2012 Our visual arts classes emphasize the pleasure of making things and completing them to take home, exploring a variety of mediums, approaches and techniques. Students develop skills, imagination and confidence while having fun in a non-competitive, creative environment. Our classes encourage cooperation, skill-building and creative thinking. Classes combine artists of all levels, with new and different projects each session. Returning students encounter new projects, new skills and new... | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 04/02/12-
06/11/12 | Boston |
Tot ZonePresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 5-June 7, 2012 Our visual arts classes emphasize the pleasure of making things and completing them to take home, exploring a variety of mediums, approaches and techniques. Students develop skills, imagination and confidence while having fun in a non-competitive, creative environment. Our classes encourage cooperation, skill-building and creative thinking. Classes combine artists of all levels, with new and different projects each session. Returning students encounter new projects, new skills and new... | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 04/05/12-
06/07/12 | Boston |
Art & MusicPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 5-June 7, 2012 Our visual arts classes emphasize the pleasure of making things and completing them to take home, exploring a variety of mediums, approaches and techniques. Students develop skills, imagination and confidence while having fun in a non-competitive, creative environment. Our classes encourage cooperation, skill-building and creative thinking. Classes combine artists of all levels, with new and different projects each session. Returning students encounter new projects, new skills and new... | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 04/05/12-
06/07/12 | Boston |
Beginning Drawing & PaintingPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 7-June 2, 2012 For kids who have just started drawing, or already draw well and want to improve their skills. Through imagination and observation, students explore a variety of approaches, mediums and techniques, working on composition, pattern, line, texture, scale, color, shading and contrast. Older children and teens develop personal expression through individual and group critiques. Media may include watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, pencil and pastel.
Ages 6-9 | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 04/07/12-
06/02/12 | Boston |
Drawing & PaintingPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 2-June 11, 2012 For kids who have just started drawing, or already draw well and want to improve their skills. Through imagination and observation, students explore a variety of approaches, mediums and techniques, working on composition, pattern, line, texture, scale, color, shading and contrast. Older children and teens develop personal expression through individual and group critiques. Media may include watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, pencil and pastel. | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 04/02/12-
06/11/12 | Boston |
Drawing & PaintingPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 7-June 2, 2012 For kids who have just started drawing, or already draw well and want to improve their skills. Through imagination and observation, students explore a variety of approaches, mediums and techniques, working on composition, pattern, line, texture, scale, color, shading and contrast. Older children and teens develop personal expression through individual and group critiques. Media may include watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, pencil and pastel. | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 04/07/12-
06/02/12 | Boston |
| Comics I | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 04/07/12-
06/16/12 | Boston |
| Comics I | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 04/05/12-
06/07/12 | Boston |
Teen Artist' PortfolioPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 6-June 1, 2012 Develop your creative and technical skills to complete a series of artworks for an artist’s portfolio. If you are thinking about being an artist, or simply enjoy art, this class will help you to focus on your strengths and your unique voice. Bring examples of your best work to the first class, along with a portfolio to store your art. Limit 10 students
Instructor: Lucilda Dassardo-Cooper | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 04/06/12-
06/01/12 | Boston |
Comics IIPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 7-June 16, 2012 For comic book artists ready to go to the next level. Advance your skills in storytelling, drawing, lettering and inking. Learn 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 8 students | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 04/07/12-
06/16/12 | Boston |
Teen Photo: The City and OurselvesPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 27-June 15, 2012 Stretch and take new approaches to your own self-portrait and the world around you, capturing what’s familiar and surprising about your world while developing your photographic skills. Explore adventurous and subtle ways to capture the unique environments, patterns, people and relationships that define your world. Use your own camera and prepare to bring in 4" x 6" prints each week. Limit 8 students
Instructor: Robin Radin | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 04/27/12-
06/15/12 | Boston |
Woodworking Open ShopPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 2-June 11, 2012 In this open workshop class, students design and construct projects of their choice. Expert instructors provide individual guidance on design, joinery, construction and finishing, based on individual student needs. Students also draw upon each other’s expertise. Students often stay for multiple semesters, enjoying the camaraderie of the shop and progressing to more ambitious projects over time. Projects must be a manageable size; check first with instructors. Prerequisite: Basic... | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 04/02/12-
06/11/12 | Boston |
Woodworking Open ShopPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 26-June 28, 2012 In this open workshop class, students design and construct projects of their choice. Expert instructors provide individual guidance on design, joinery, construction and finishing, based on individual student needs. Students also draw upon each other’s expertise. Students often stay for multiple semesters, enjoying the camaraderie of the shop and progressing to more ambitious projects over time. Projects must be a manageable size; check first with instructors. Prerequisite: Basic... | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 04/26/12-
06/28/12 | Boston |
Intermediate Sewing: Alterations & Adaptations Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts July 11-August 15, 2012 Learn to create new clothes from old ones. Alter an old garment to fit a new shape or to bring its design up to date. Or take apart a favorite garment that’s worn out, and re-create it from scratch. Bring a garment to alter or adapt. Prerequisite: Basic sewing skills. Limit 6 students
Instructor: Dora Cruz | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 07/11/12-
08/15/12 | Boston |
Woodworking Open ShopPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 13-June 15, 2012 In this open workshop class, students design and construct projects of their choice. Expert instructors provide individual guidance on design, joinery, construction and finishing, based on individual student needs. Students also draw upon each other’s expertise. Students often stay for multiple semesters, enjoying the camaraderie of the shop and progressing to more ambitious projects over time. Projects must be a manageable size; check first with instructors. Prerequisite: Basic... | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 04/13/12-
06/15/12 | Boston |
Woodworking Open ShopPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 14-June 30, 2012 In this open workshop class, students design and construct projects of their choice. Expert instructors provide individual guidance on design, joinery, construction and finishing, based on individual student needs. Students also draw upon each other’s expertise. Students often stay for multiple semesters, enjoying the camaraderie of the shop and progressing to more ambitious projects over time. Projects must be a manageable size; check first with instructors. Prerequisite: Basic... | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 04/14/12-
06/30/12 | Boston |
Creative Box MakingPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts July 7-July 8, 2012 Co-sponsored with North Bennet Street School
Doug Stowe raises box making to an art. The author of Simply Beautiful Boxes and Taunton’s Complete Illustrated Guide to Box Making, he has been making boxes with a passion since 1976. Making boxes requires greater precision than most general woodworking. Learn techniques to attain that precision, with a variety of sleds, miters, jigs, crosscutting, stop blocks, lids, hinges and joints. You will go home with an elegant box and... | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 07/07/12-
07/08/12 | Boston |
Wood Turning Week: Bowls & BeyondPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts July 30-August 3, 2012 Co-sponsored by Eastern Mass. Guild of Woodworkers
Use the lathe to turn wood into functional objects and art–bowls, platters, sculptures and more. If you wish, add surface decoration with color, burning and other techniques. By spending a week with the lathe, you will rise to a new level of skill, no matter your starting point. All levels welcome. Limit 6 students
Instructor: Ken Lindgren | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 07/30/12-
08/03/12 | Boston |
Maloof-Inspired Bench Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts August 6-August 10, 2012 Sam Maloof was an icon of 20th century artistry, making furniture known for its clean yet fluid lines. Spend a summer week making a Maloof-inspired one-person bench with a sculpted seat. As you continue to increase your comfort with basic tools, also learn to make plugged tenon joints, sculpt with rasp and spokeshave, and sharpen hand tools. Conclude with an oil-wax finish. Prerequisite: Basic Woodworking or equivalent experience. Limit 6 students | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 08/06/12-
08/10/12 | Boston |
Shaker End TablePresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts August 27-August 31, 2012 Sam Maloof was an icon of 20th century artistry, making furniture known for its clean yet fluid lines. Spend a summer week making a Maloof-inspired one-person bench with a sculpted seat. As you continue to increase your comfort with basic tools, also learn to make plugged tenon joints, sculpt with rasp and spokeshave, and sharpen hand tools. Conclude with an oil-wax finish. Prerequisite: Basic Woodworking or equivalent experience. Limit 6 students | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 08/27/12-
08/31/12 | Boston |
UpholsteryPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts July 9-August 8, 2012 Learn the art and craft of fine upholstery, working on your own furniture. Practice stripping, spring tie-off, covering, cushions and the use of materials and tools including sewing machines. This class follows an open workshop format; instructors give individual guidance based on student needs. Students often stay for multiple semesters, enjoying the camaraderie of the shop and progressing to more ambitious projects over time. Large chairs take more than one semester; beginners should start... | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 07/09/12-
08/08/12 | Boston |
Finishing for WoodworkersPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts May 24-June 7, 2012 Co-sponsored by Eastern Mass. Guild of Woodworkers
Learn the basics of fine finishing, including French polish, wax and oil, and more. See how different finishes alter the color of wood, and how to finish both flat and joined surfaces. Understand proper use of finishing solutions and materials, including considerations involved in choosing non-toxic alternatives. Bring a small object you have made (box, stool), if you like. Otherwise sample wood will be provided. Limit 8 students | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 05/24/12-
06/07/12 | Boston |
Wood Turning: Bowls & BeyondPresented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts June 6-June 13, 2012 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 6... | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 06/06/12-
06/13/12 | Boston |
Introduction to Inlay & Marquetry Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts July 1, 2012 Co-sponsored by Eastern Mass. Guild of Woodworkers
An introduction to basic techniques of inlay and marquetry, broken down step by step. Marquetry embellishes wooden structures with decorative patterns cut from veneer of different colors and values. For inlay, patterns are formed with sections of cut wood. This workshop offers a basic knowledge of tools, materials and techniques, and gets you started on a piece of your own. You’ll go home with a sample board or a panel with an... | Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts | 07/01/12 | Boston |
