In this online class, explore color relationships, mark making, and forms while examining contemporary painting practices and their connections to the history of abstract art and its artists. Create your own abstract paintings using acrylics with inspirational exercises and professional guidance.
Students are responsible for providing their own materials. View the supply list.
Occurring every Monday
Closed captioning
Ticket Information
Before registering for Studio Art Classes, please review Program Information and Policies.
Online Studio Art Classes can only be purchased through mfa.org. Unfortunately we cannot process phone orders or in-person sales.
All ticket sales are final. Tickets may not be refunded, are nontransferable, nor may they be resold.
Tickets are delivered to the e-mail address that was used to log in when registering for the class. Please check the spam folder if the ticket does not arrive within 30 minutes after registration.
About the Instructor
Ashley E. Dotson received a BA from Dartmouth College. Since graduating, Ashley has worked as a studio instructor at Dartmouth and at an independent school in Massachusetts. Ashley has experience working in both museum and school settings. Inspired by artists such as Alma Thomas and Mark Bradford, Ashley's artwork focuses primarily on the use of color and mixed media materials to tell stories about life and lived experience. Ashley also has a background in theatric and architectural design, having designed the lights and sets for several stage plays and musicals. Ashley is currently pursuing a Master of Architecture degree at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design.
Did You Know?
Members receive a discount on all studio art classes. Join now to save on classes and parking every time you visit!