MFA Studio Art Classes for Teens ages 12-14 and 15-18

The Museum of Fine Arts offers studio art classes taught by experienced educators who are also professional artists. Students are invited to question, explore, experiment, and solve problems as they create and interact with art. The Museum’s collections provide an unparalleled opportunity to study the processes of artists past and present from a variety of cultural perspectives. Class sizes are limited to ensure that students of all levels benefit from these experiences. Classes are offered year round!

Spring 2013 classes are now underway! Spring classes will run from the end of March through the beginning of June. Summer week-long teen classes and intensives run June 24 through August 23. Teen weekend classes will resume again for the fall session.

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Summer Weekly Teen Intensives

bookmarkThe Summer Teen Studio Intensives are four- and five-day intensives in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, fashion drawing and more. Each morning and afternoon course focuses on a specific art medium. Students may register for multiple weeks and both morning and afternoon sessions. Classes are taught by experienced educators who are also professional artists

For more information and to register for Summer 2013, visit here

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Academic Year: Saturday and Sunday Classes

bookmarkDuring the fall, winter, and spring, teen classes are held on Saturdays or Sundays. Classes meet once a week for ten weeks or attend a one-day workshop. Introduce yourself to the fundamentals of drawing, or work with a variety of materials to create your first installation art. Practice various approaches to figure drawing or learn the basics in animation. Learn how material, form, and space define sculpture. Whether you are new to art or advanced in your skills and seeking a creative challenge, Studio Art Classes is a fun way to explore the medium, improve your technique, and meet other art enthusiasts!

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

School Vacation Week Intensives

bookmarkThe School Vacation Week Classes are four-day intensives in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, fashion drawing and more. Classes run Tuesday-Friday of both February and April school vacation weeks, with each morning and afternoon course focusing on a specific art medium.

Classes are taught by experienced educators who are also professional artists. Students are invited to question, explore, experiment, and solve problems as they create and interact with art. The Museum’s collections provide an unparalleled opportunity to study the processes of artists past and present from a variety of cultural perspectives.

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

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Courses at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA)

bookmarkStudents seeking more intensive courses or wishing to prepare a portfolio for art college admission may also wish to explore youth programming across the road at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts

Questions about SMFA classes? Contact them directly at 617-369-3644

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.

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