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.

Spring 2013 classes are now underway! Spring classes will run from the end of March through the beginning of June. Summer Weekly Journeys Through Art run June 17 through August 23. Children's weekend classes will resume again for the fall session.

Sign up now for Children's Summer Weekly Journeys Through Art

     

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  Ages 5–6   Saturday
  Ages 7–8   Sunday
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Summer Studio Art Program: Weekly Journeys Through Art

bookmarkWeekly 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

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Academic Year: Children's Saturday and Sunday Classes

bookmarkChildren’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.

Spring 2013 classes are now underway! Weekend children's classes will resume again in the fall.

See what our kids were up to this past Fall Session

Preschool Program

bookmarkDesigned 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!

Spring 2013 classes are now underway! Weekend preschool classes will resume again in the fall.

Please call the Box Office at 1-800-440-6975 or Studio Art Classes at 617-369-3295 for more information.

School Vacation Week Classes

bookmarkLooking 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.

About the Instructors

bookmarkOur 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

Information and Policies

bookmarkHave questions about things like ticketing, snow days or parking?

Take a look at our information and policies section here

Contact Us

bookmarkIf 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.

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 this past Fall session