Adult Studio Art Classes
Whether you’re new to art or advanced in your skills and seeking a creative challenge, Studio Art Classes are an affordable, fun way to explore the medium, improve your technique, and meet other art enthusiasts!
Introduce yourself to the fundamentals of drawing, or basic color and composition of acrylic painting. Practice various approaches to charcoal drawings or paint from observation. The MFA offers a variety of drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking, and many more classes for everyone.
| Season | Ticket Availability |
|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | Tickets |
| Summer 2024 | On sale May 7 |
| Fall 2024 | On sale August 6 |
Classes may be cancelled up to one week prior to the start date due to low enrollment.
Adult Class Options
Multiple-Week Classes
MFA studio art classes offer a unique combination of access to a rich and diverse art collection and personal instruction by experienced educators and professional artists.
In the fall, winter, spring sessions, adult in-person classes meet once a week for ten weeks.
Class sizes are limited to ensure that all students benefit from these experiences. The MFA provides courses for all experience levels.
Workshops
Two-day weekend workshops meet on Saturdays and Sundays and introduce students to techniques in drawing, painting, mixed media, and many more.
Intensives
Intensive classes are four - five hours long. During February and April Vacation Weeks, as well as Summer, , intensives take place over several days in a row.
Online Classes
Online classes run weekly for eight weeks in the fall, winter, spring and summer sessions. Classes meet via Zoom and run synchronously, similar to traditional in-person classes, where students participate together at a certain time. Online classes are not recorded.
About Studio Art Classes
About the Instructors
Our instructors are a group of experienced educators and professional artists coming from a variety of places and perspectives.
Information and Policies
Have questions about things like ticketing, financial aid, snow days or parking?
Contact Us
If you have questions or would like more information, please call the MFA Studio Art Classes staff at 617-369-3295 or e-mail us at artclasses@mfa.org. To register, you may also call the box office at 1-800-440-6975.
