MFA Studio Art Classes for Preschool and Children
Children’s program is intended for ages 4–11 (grouped by age) 5–6, 7–8, and 9–11 and includes weekly Saturday classes, Sunday classes, school School vacation Vacation Week and summer Journeys through Art programs. Preschool classes are intended for children ages 4-5 accompanied by an adult. Both the preschool and children’s classes are taught by experienced educators who are professional artists.
Fall 2013 Classes are now on sale!
Browse Classes by Age |
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| Ages 5–6 | Saturday | ||
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Academic Year: Children's Saturday and Sunday Classes
Children’s program is intended for ages 5-11. Classes are broken down into age appropriate groups, 5-6, 7-8 and 9-11. Classes meet once a week on Saturday or Sunday for ten week sessions that meet during the fall, winter, and spring. Students explore the Museum’s galleries, then respond to what they have seen through drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, printmaking projects, and more.
Fall 2013 classes will be on sale Thursday, August 8 at 5pm
See what our kids were up to this past Fall 2012 Session
Fall 2013 classes will be on sale Thursday, August 8 at 5pm
See what our kids were up to this past Fall 2012 Session
Preschool Program
Designed for children ages 4–5, who are accompanied by an adult. Preschool sessions meet once a week on Sunday mornings for five weeks. Classes combine a gallery experience with an art project in the studio classroom.
A great way for any preschooler to explore art!
Fall 2013 will be on sale Thursday, August 8th at 5pm
Please call the Box Office at 1-800-440-6975 or Studio Art Classes at 617-369-3295 for more information.
A great way for any preschooler to explore art!
Fall 2013 will be on sale Thursday, August 8th at 5pm
Please call the Box Office at 1-800-440-6975 or Studio Art Classes at 617-369-3295 for more information.
Summer Studio Art Program: Weekly Journeys Through Art
Weekly Journeys through Art consist of a four- or five-day, morning or afternoon course that focuses on a specific theme. Groups of up to twelve children (grouped by age) discover new places and cultures; visit our galleries; and draw, paint, sculpt, collage, print, and more in the studio classroom. Themes include Art of Europe, Art of the Americas, Creatures of the MFA, Toy Making, and more!
For more information and to register, visit here
Summer 2013 Weekly Journeys Through Art on sale NOW!
For more information and to register, visit here
Summer 2013 Weekly Journeys Through Art on sale NOW!
School Vacation Week Classes
Looking for something for your child to do over during February or April vacation weeks? The MFA offers Tuesday-Friday art classes for kids. Each morning and afternoon class focuses on a specific theme. Groups of up to 12 children (grouped by age) discover new places and cultures; visit our galleries; draw, paint, sculpt, collage, and print in studio art classrooms.
Sign your child up for just the morning, just the afternoon or have them come for both sessions. We also offer supervised lunch and late pickup options to extend your child's fun at the museum.
Sign your child up for just the morning, just the afternoon or have them come for both sessions. We also offer supervised lunch and late pickup options to extend your child's fun at the museum.
About the Instructors
Our instructors are a group of experienced educators and professional artists coming from a variety of places and perspectives.
To learn more, check out their individual bios HERE
To learn more, check out their individual bios HERE
Information and Policies
Have questions about things like ticketing, snow days or parking?
Take a look at our information and policies section here
Take a look at our information and policies section here
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.
For registration questions, you may also call the box office at 1-800-440-6975.
For registration questions, you may also call the box office at 1-800-440-6975.
Teen Classes
Looking for something for students ages 12-18?
Learn more about our classes for teens here
Explore More!
Check out our Children's Studio Art Classes Slideshow
See what kids were up to the Fall 2012 session
