Events
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Wellesley Theatre Project Master Class with Broadway Performer Kevin Duda!
Presented by Wellesley Theatre Project at Wellesley Middle School May 21, 2012 When: May 21st Where: Wellesley Middle School; Who: 6th -12th Grade Students; Cost: Free!; Join us for... Musical Theatre Audition Workshop: 3pm-4:30pm (WMS Chorus Room) 15 students will workshop a song. All other students are encouraged to observe as space is permits. Please come prepared with 32 bars of music. Meet a Broadway performer and learn great tips and insight from a pro.; Dance Workshop: 5:30pm-8pm (WMS Theatre) Learn a dance combination with choreography from a broadway...
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Wellesley Theatre Project |
05/21/12 |
Wellesley Middle School, Wellesley |
PHOTOSHOP for Beginners
Presented by Camera Eye Photography Workshops at Camera Eye Photography Workshops April 3-May 22, 2012 In the vast world of photographic images one of today’s most prominent tools is the computer. The majority of photographers today rely on Photoshop for their digital darkroom. In this class students will be introduced to the most powerful and popular image-editing program available. Camera Eye’s Photoshop I will assist students in harnessing the countless tools in the program and streamline a working process for photographers and artists. The course will survey the digital...
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Camera Eye Photography Workshops |
04/03/12 -
05/22/12 |
Camera Eye Photography Workshops, Somerville |
Basic Field Production
Presented by NewTV at NewTV May 22, 2012 This one day course helps you take your Final Cut project to the next level. Learn techniques to help speed up your workflow like Multi-cam and Trimming. You’ll also delve into composting and using the many filters that Final Cut has to offer.
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NewTV |
05/22/12 |
NewTV, Newton Highlands |
Watercolors in Nature: Spring Series 1
Presented by Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary at Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary April 24-May 22, 2012 Let nature inspire you! Explore the use of lines, colors and textures and more. Bring your own painting wish list. As warmer weather approaches we will begin to explore the outdoor world as weather allows. Small class size for individual attention. All levels welcome! Relax, enjoy and create! Pre-registration required.
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Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary |
04/24/12 -
05/22/12 |
Mass Audubon Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick |
CAMERA EYE SEMINAR I Photography Workshop
Presented by Camera Eye Photography Workshops at Camera Eye Photography Workshops April 4-May 23, 2012 An intensive workshop where students will explore photographic seeing and visual thinking. In a small class setting we will discuss photographs in technical, formal, and conceptual terms. The class is a critique based workshop and will focus on the development of each individual’s unique way of seeing and development of a consistent photographic style. We will look at photographers who masterfully used the elements of light and creative use of the frame. Guest artists and critics from...
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Camera Eye Photography Workshops |
04/04/12 -
05/23/12 |
Camera Eye Photography Workshops, Somerville |
Film Composition
Presented by NewTV at NewTV May 23, 2012 Have you ever asked yourself while watching a production, “What makes a good shot?” This one-day course teaches you proper composition when filming and details the various shots used during a shoot.
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NewTV |
05/23/12 |
NewTV, Newton Highlands |
CAMERA EYE SEMINAR II - Photography Workshop
Presented by Camera Eye Photography Workshops at Camera Eye Photography Workshops April 5-May 24, 2012 A continuation of Camera Eye Seminar I and serves as an advanced course for those who already have created a portfolio and want to further develop their visual talents. The course is an intensive workshop where students will explore photographic seeing and visual thinking in-depth. In a small class setting we will focus on strengthening conceptual terms and the development of each individual’s unique way of seeing into a consistent photographic style. Guest artists and critics from our...
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Camera Eye Photography Workshops |
04/05/12 -
05/24/12 |
Camera Eye Photography Workshops, Somerville |
Seat Weaving, Caning & Rushing
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 5-May 24, 2012 Learn various methods of seat weaving: hand-woven caning, fibre rushing, splint weaving and press caning. Restore antique chair seats or weave seats for furniture you have made yourself. No storage for this class; bring your piece to the first class and be prepared to bring it back and forth to class each week. All levels, all ages welcome. Note: This class is offered in Spring term only. Limit 12 students
Instructor: Ron Horion
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
04/05/12 -
05/24/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Essex National Heritage Area Photo Safari featuring Olympus in Newburyport
Presented by Essex National Heritage Commission May 26, 2012 With a state-of-the-art digital camera in hand, capture the abundant and interesting maritime heritage of Newburyport and the Merrimack River Valley! You'll be equipped with all the latest camera gear from Olympus, provided by Hunt’s Photo & Video, and personally coached by Hunt’s technical experts and visiting professional photographers as we photograph Newburyport’s unique downtown and historic waterfront. Reservations required. Visit...
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Essex National Heritage Commission |
05/26/12 |
Custom House Maritime Museum, Newport |
Turn Your Passion Into a Paycheck:An Evening with good Boutique
Presented by Boston Center for Adult Education at Boston Center for Adult Education May 26, 2012 On Thursday, May 24th, 2012 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM, become inspired by good, the charming jewelry and accessories boutique, which features delicate and one-of-a-kind pieces and is located in Boston’s historic Beacon Hill. Special guest, Paul Niski, owner and operator, will lead the second class in the popular “Turn Your Passion Into a Paycheck” series at the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE). Niski will discuss the development of the boutique, highlight the...
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Boston Center for Adult Education |
05/26/12 |
Boston Center for Adult Education, Boston |
FaMiLy PaInT
Presented by palettes March 25-May 27, 2012 kids, moms, dads, grandparents, nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors... bring the family down on sunday afternoons and join us at palettes to eat. drink. paint. (and laugh). here’s how it works - on sunday afternoon arrive around 1:30pm and get settled in, painting begins around 2pm and lasts for 1.5 hours to 2 hours. our friendly resident artists will walk you through step-by-step how to create a fun painting using non-toxic acrylic paints (be sure to wear something you...
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palettes |
03/25/12 -
05/27/12 |
Palettes, Natick |
Fundamentals of Silly Voices with Brenda Huggins!
Presented by Puppet Showplace Theatre at Puppet Showplace Theatre May 7-May 28, 2012 Puppeteers are known for their vocal versatility. Want to learn their secrets? Whether you're a singer or actor, comedian or magician, a politician or a puppeteer, this foundational skills class will give you everything you need for excellent and creative vocal performance.
Students will explore their own vocal range while learning techniques for proper breath support, projection, and good vocal health. The class will cover the basics of vocal techniques and philosophies such as...
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Puppet Showplace Theatre |
05/07/12 -
05/28/12 |
Puppet Showplace Theatre, Brookline |
Cultural Survival Bazaar
Presented by Cultural Survival May 26-May 28, 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, & Tibetan cuisine. Proceeds support Native artisans, fair trade, and Cultural Survival's non-profit work worldwide. For special features, artisan...
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Cultural Survival |
05/26/12 -
05/28/12 |
Amherst Town Common, Amherst |
Very Beginning Woodworking
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 3-May 29, 2012 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 pleasure of making things and completing them to...
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
04/03/12 -
05/29/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Very Beginning Woodworking
Presented 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...
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
04/03/12 -
05/29/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Slipcovers
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 24-May 29, 2012 Learn to make removable slipcovers by making one for a small ottoman we provide. (You won’t take home the ottoman but you will take home the skills.) Learn precise cutting, how to stitch welting and attach borders and skirting. If time permits, we will add cushions. Limit 6 students
Instructor: Seymour Beckford
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
04/24/12 -
05/29/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Slipcovers
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 24-May 29, 2012 Learn to make removable slipcovers by making one for a small ottoman we provide. (You won’t take home the ottoman but you will take home the skills.) Learn precise cutting, how to stitch welting and attach borders and skirting. If time permits, we will make some cushions. Limit 6 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
04/24/12 -
05/29/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Living with Your Old House: National Preservation Month Lecture Series
Presented by Historic New England May 8-May 29, 2012 Celebrate National Preservation Month this May by learning how to take care of your old house. Historic New England and the Waltham Historical Society present a lecture series designed to help homeowners enhance their knowledge and understanding of houses built before 1950. For detailed descriptions of the individual lectures, please visit http://www.HistoricNewEngland.org. May 8, 7–8:30 PM – Architectural Styles in Waltham’s History May 15, 7–8:30 PM –...
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Historic New England |
05/08/12 -
05/29/12 |
Lyman Estate, Waltham |
Screenwriting 101
Presented by NewTV at NewTV May 29-May 30, 2012 Struggling to put the pen to the paper and write out that great story? Screenwriting 101 is a two-day course designed to help aspiring writers hone these often overlooked aspects of the screenwriting craft and provide guidelines as to how they can best exhibit their finished work.
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NewTV |
05/29/12 -
05/30/12 |
NewTV, Newton Highlands |
Basic Sewing
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts April 26-May 31, 2012 An introduction to the fundamentals of sewing. Start with a given plan and work it through to completion using hand and machine sewing. Learn how to use a sewing machine, choose and cut patterns, and use basic sewing terms, methods and tools. Completion qualifies students for intermediate and advanced sewing classes. Machines and materials will be provided. Limit 6 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
04/26/12 -
05/31/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
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.
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Artbeat |
05/08/12 -
05/31/12 |
Artbeat The Creativity Store, Arlington |
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Soul Bliss Performs at artKitchen Café at Fuller Craft Museum
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Fuller Craft Museum |
05/31/12 |
Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton |
Art Party
Presented by Lexington Arts and Crafts Society at Lexington Arts and Crafts Society April 21-June 1, 2012 Workshop Description: Re-create a master piece in one night. Step by step instructions given so that even the novice can go home with a finished masterpiece. 16”X20” Canvas, paints and mediums in- cluded*.
*additional supplies and brushes are required. A complete supplies list will be provided upon registration.
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Lexington Arts and Crafts Society |
04/21/12 -
06/01/12 |
Lexington Arts and Crafts Society, Lexington |
Very Beginning Woodworking
Presented 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...
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
04/13/12 -
06/01/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Very Beginning Woodworking
Presented 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...
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
04/13/12 -
06/01/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Teen Artist' Portfolio
Presented 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
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
04/06/12 -
06/01/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Brookstock: A Music Festival for Brookline Where 1969 Meets 2012
Presented by Brookline Music School at Pine Manor College, Ellsworth Theater June 1, 2012 In addition to performances by Brookline Music School ensembles, we will be presenting original music from Brookline's most promising young bands, singer/songwriters, and composers.
BMS ensembles will be performing music from 1969, the final year in an amazing decade of American popular music, one which laid the foundation for all that followed. Brookstock seeks to contrast this music with music being created here and now by today's young musicians. The similarities and...
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Brookline Music School |
06/01/12 |
Pine Manor College, Ellsworth Theater, Chestnut Hill |
Beginning Drawing & Painting
Presented 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
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
04/07/12 -
06/02/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Drawing & Painting
Presented 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.
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
04/07/12 -
06/02/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Teddy Bear Check-up Day at Stone Zoo!
Presented by Stone Zoo at Stone Zoo June 2, 2012 Visit Stone Zoo on June 2 with your favorite teddy bear for a day of cuddly fun! Zoo staff will be on hand to give your bear a check-up and clean bill of health. Later, march through the Zoo in the Teddy Bear Parade and say hello to Smoky and Bubba, Stone Zoo’s resident black bears!
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Stone Zoo |
06/02/12 |
Stone Zoo, Stoneham |