Events
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Organization |
Dates |
Location |
Young Fashion Designers: Design & Sew
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 14-March 24, 2012 Take an existing pattern or piece of clothing and revise it to express your personal style. Expect to complete a new pattern and a piece of clothing in this class. Basic sewing skills are required, but extensive experience is not necessary. Limit 8 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/14/12 -
03/24/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Tot Zone
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 9-March 19, 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...
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/09/12 -
03/19/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Tot Zone
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 12-March 22, 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...
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/12/12 -
03/22/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Art & Music
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 9-March 19, 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...
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/09/12 -
03/19/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
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Family Art Fun
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/13/12 -
03/23/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Art Zone
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 11-March 21, 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 or yarn and develop your own sewing or knitting kit. Come for more than one term and make new projects each...
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/11/12 -
03/21/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Beginning Drawing & Painting
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 14-March 24, 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 |
01/14/12 -
03/24/12 |
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 January 9-March 19, 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 |
01/09/12 -
03/19/12 |
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 January 14-March 24, 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 |
01/14/12 -
03/24/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
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Comics I: Saturday Morning Cartoons
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/14/12 -
03/24/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Comics II
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 14-March 24, 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. Class will meet at an alternate location, to be announced.
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/14/12 -
03/24/12 |
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 January 27-March 23, 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.
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/27/12 -
03/23/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
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Teen Photo: Taking Better Pictures
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/13/12 -
03/23/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Basic Woodworking I: Box
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 18-February 22, 2012 An introduction to the fundamentals of woodworking. Start with a given plan and work it through to completion using hand and power tools. We cover shop safety, the properties of wood, interpreting a plan, cutting and milling stock and basic joinery, always stressing safe, effective use of tools. Because this class moves at a deliberate pace and qualifies students for Woodworking Open Shop, complete attendance is required. (Please see our policies on withdrawals on-line.) Limit 8 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/18/12 -
02/22/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Basic Woodworking I: Box
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 14-February 18, 2012 An introduction to the fundamentals of woodworking. Start with a given plan and work it through to completion using hand and power tools. We cover shop safety, the properties of wood, interpreting a plan, cutting and milling stock and basic joinery, always stressing safe, effective use of tools. Because this class moves at a deliberate pace and qualifies students for Woodworking Open Shop, complete attendance is required. (Please see our policies on withdrawals on-line.) Limit 8 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/14/12 -
02/18/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Woodworking Open Shop
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 16-March 19, 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...
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/16/12 -
03/19/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Woodworking Open Shop
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 16-March 19, 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...
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/16/12 -
03/19/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Woodworking Open Shop
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 20-March 23, 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...
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/20/12 -
03/23/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Woodworking Open Shop
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 21-March 24, 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...
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/21/12 -
03/24/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Furniture Finishing & Restoration
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 17-March 20, 2012 Learn to restore and refinish, working on your own piece of furniture. We’ll cover stripping, preparation, application of stains and final touches. Repair and reinforcement are addressed as needed. Bring your piece to the first class. Many people continue multiple semesters in this popular class. All levels welcome. Limit 14 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/17/12 -
03/20/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Basic Upholstery
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 18-February 22, 2012 Learn the basic elements of upholstery as you complete a simple footstool: webbing, springing (with coil springs and 8-way tying), padding, covering and stitching with a machine. This is a perfect prequel to our regular Upholstery class, if you want some skills before addressing your own furniture. Materials will be supplied; students will be coached on purchasing their own fabric. Limit 6 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/18/12 -
02/22/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Upholstery
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 9-March 19, 2012 Learn the art and craft of fine upholstery, working on your own furniture. We’ll cover stripping, spring tie-off, covering, cushions and the use of materials and tools including sewing machines. Bring your piece to the first class. All levels welcome. Note: Large chairs take more than one semester; beginners may wish to start with a dining chair or ottoman. (Storage is limited. No love seats, chaise lounges, sofas.)
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/09/12 -
03/19/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Upholstery
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 17-March 20, 2012 Learn the art and craft of fine upholstery, working on your own furniture. We’ll cover stripping, spring tie-off, covering, cushions and the use of materials and tools including sewing machines. Bring your piece to the first class. All levels welcome. Note: Large chairs take more than one semester; beginners may wish to start with a dining chair or ottoman. (Storage is limited. No love seats, chaise lounges, sofas.)
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/17/12 -
03/20/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Upholstery
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 18-March 21, 2012 Learn the art and craft of fine upholstery, working on your own furniture. We’ll cover stripping, spring tie-off, covering, cushions and the use of materials and tools including sewing machines. Bring your piece to the first class. All levels welcome. Note: Large chairs take more than one semester; beginners may wish to start with a dining chair or ottoman. (Storage is limited. No love seats, chaise lounges, sofas.)
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/18/12 -
03/21/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Upholstery
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 12-March 15, 2012 Learn the art and craft of fine upholstery, working on your own furniture. We’ll cover stripping, spring tie-off, covering, cushions and the use of materials and tools including sewing machines. Bring your piece to the first class. All levels welcome. Note: Large chairs take more than one semester; beginners may wish to start with a dining chair or ottoman. (Storage is limited. No love seats, chaise lounges, sofas.)
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/12/12 -
03/15/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Upholstery
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 20-March 23, 2012 Learn the art and craft of fine upholstery, working on your own furniture. We’ll cover stripping, spring tie-off, covering, cushions and the use of materials and tools including sewing machines. Bring your piece to the first class. All levels welcome. Note: Large chairs take more than one semester; beginners may wish to start with a dining chair or ottoman. (Storage is limited. No love seats, chaise lounges, sofas.)
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/20/12 -
03/23/12 |
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 January 9-February 13, 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 some pillows. Limit 6 students
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
01/09/12 -
02/13/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
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Hand Planing
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Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts |
02/12/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Basic Sewing
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 10-February 14, 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 |
01/10/12 -
02/14/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |
Basic Sewing
Presented by Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts at Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts January 9-February 13, 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 |
01/09/12 -
02/13/12 |
Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Boston |