Milton Art Center
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The Milton Art Center is a nonprofit community center that offers art education and events for all ages. With a mission to connect people through the power of the arts, their dedicated volunteers and teachers work together to provide free and low-cost programming to the community in a renovated space that showcases art and music.
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Crafternoons
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Dive into a world of creativity with hands-on experiments in spin art, slime-making, bubble play, and more! This playful, old-school class invites young artists to explore a variety of fun mediums while creating unique, one-of-a-kind projects. Perfect for kids eager to try out new techniques and let their imagination run wild.
Mud and Magic, Clay Camp
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
This hands-on clay workshop welcomes young artists to shape wizards, wacky creatures, and treasure boxes. Students dig into sculpting, texture, and imaginative design while growing creativity, fine motor skills, and artistic confidence. The emphasis lands on playful expression, hands-on learning, and turning fantastical ideas into reality.
Drawing and Painting Studio
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Build a strong foundation in visual art with this hands-on drawing and painting class. Explore essential concepts such as form, tone, color, and composition while learning techniques that create the illusion of depth on a flat surface. Perfect for beginners looking to develop their artistic skills and confidence.
Intro to Drawing
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Develop essential drawing skills in this beginner-friendly art class designed to build confidence and creativity. Through guided exercises, you'll learn techniques for rendering light, shadow, tone, line, and texture while creating still lifes, portraits, and landscapes. Suitable for adults and teens ages 14 and up.
TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behavior) Studio
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
In this choice-based studio class, young artists will explore a range of art-making methods while learning key concepts like proportion, balance, and unity. Through drawing, painting, printmaking, and textiles, students will develop their craft and gain inspiration from contemporary artists. The course culminates in a collaborative 3D project, showcased in a special art show, fostering creativity and confidence in a supportive environment.
Painting Landscapes in Pastel
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Explore the expressive world of pastel art in this welcoming studio class for beginners and experienced artists alike. Each session features a short demonstration followed by independent studio time, giving you the opportunity to develop your techniques, experiment with color and texture, and receive guidance in a supportive creative environment. Suitable for adults and teens ages 14 and up.
Drawing & Painting for the Modern Beginner
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
This welcoming studio experience is designed for those new to drawing and painting. Build essential skills in observation, drawing, color, and brushwork while gaining confidence in a supportive, judgment-free environment. Through demonstrations and guided practice, you’ll develop a strong foundation and the freedom to explore your own creative voice.
Fabric Art and Fabrication
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Young creatives will explore the colorful world of fiber art and mixed media through fun, hands-on projects. Students will experiment with felting, weaving, embroidery, collage, and fabrication using recycled materials while building creative skills. Along the way, they’ll craft a 3D treasure chest, design a wool geode, and bring imaginative characters to life. A playful introduction to texture, creativity, and artistic exploration.
Watercolor Basics
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Build confidence with watercolor in this beginner-friendly art class. Learn essential techniques such as creating smooth washes, adding texture, and painting fine details while developing a strong foundation for your own creative practice. Perfect for first-time painters or anyone looking to refresh their watercolor skills. Suitable for adults and teens ages 14 and up.
Creating with Clay (Ages 6-12)
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Open up your child's creativity through our hands-on clay course! Kids will pick up basic hand-building methods such as coiling, slab work, and pinch pots while digging into the wide possibilities of clay. Each session brings fresh projects with plenty of room for imagination. Finished pieces head into the kiln, returning beautifully glazed and ready for home in about two weeks.
Saturday Art Studio
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
This mixed-media studio experience invites young artists to explore drawing, painting, and sculpture through creative themes. Weekly projects build observation skills while introducing new materials and techniques. Students gain confidence as they develop their own artistic voice in an engaging, supportive setting.
Tearing it Up in the Studio
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Artists will be tearing it up in the studio this week by exploring techniques, materials, and innovative combinations to create fun and unique collages. Students will learn about the Japanese art form of Chigirie, which is art with torn paper. The will tear, and create artwork with various textured pieces of paper to make unique works of art. Students will explore this exciting media each day while learning about the elements of art; texture,...
Marvelous Mixed-Media Art Making
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Artists will bring their imaginations to construct creations out of exciting and non-traditional materials. We’ll have fun experimenting, mixing, and gluing with various objects and art mediums to create surprising results and one-of-a-kind artwork, such as a 3D portrait! In this engaging and exploratory art class, artists are also welcome to bring things or recyclables from home for inspiration. What To Bring Please put sunscreen...
Printmaking Magic
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Use your imagination and be amazed! Printmaking offers endless possibilities and combinations in art making. Students will explore texture, color and pattern while creating a series of printing plates, making their own stamps and learning to embellish their prints with different materials. At the end of camp, students will take their printing plates home for further use. What To Bring Please put sunscreen on your child. We will be...
Fabulous Feasts
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Pizza, Tacos, Cupcakes! Using different types of clay and other materials, students will create a variety of non-edibles and learn about artists who used food as a subject, such as Andy Warhol, Wayne Thiebaud and Claes Oldenburg. We will also create a mini bakery complete with a display stand for our treats. What you'll learn Basic hand-building techniques will be taught, including coiling, slab, and pinch pot. Some projects will be...
Creatures of the World
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Create handmade creatures from around the world as we learn about different cultures through folktales and traditions. Through painting, sculpting, and fiber art we will create meaningful artifacts that students will be eager to share with friends and family. Learn about the Japanese Legend of the Amabile (a pandemic protector), make Guatemalan Trouble Dolls, create totems, amulets, and more. What To Bring Please put sunscreen on...
Collagraph Printmaking
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Collagraph printmaking is the art of creating printing “plates” made from cardboard. Each artists creates an individual “plate” and can make multiple, unique prints in a variety of colors. Art supplies include everyday cardboard, paints, glue, scissors, and art paper. Students can then add creative touches with oil or chalk pastels. At the end of camp, students will be able to take their plates for further use. What To Bring ...
Artful Blooms
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Creativity is blooming this summer at MAC! In this choice-based class, artists will create their own botanical and horticultural masterpieces while exploring drawing and painting, collage, sculpture, and fiber arts. We will study how art and nature can be done simply to display the beauty of the natural world around us, to make scientific observations in an environment, or to open our minds to ideas about our own connection to nature and...
Fairies Friends and Fun
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Create a tiny world for fairies and friends! Design a fairy house with everything a fairy would need...tiny furniture, gardens, wishing wells, paper clothing, food, animal friends and more. Imagine and create your very own fairy dolls. We will even take part in fairy magic by making a fairy potion flower essence. Sure to be a fairytastic week! What To Bring Please put sunscreen on your child. We will be working under tents but they...
We're Going Buggy!
Milton Art Center See all classes by this school @ 334 Edge Hill Rd, Milton, MA
Come explore the world of bugs, the tiny and marvelous creatures that are all around! We will create our own critters with collage, sculpture, paint and more!
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