Drawing in the Galleries
2:00 pm–4:30 pm
Drawing exclusively in the galleries, concentrate on practicing the basic fundamentals of line, gesture, shading, texture, color, proportion, and composition. Combine and build upon these drawing fundamentals, and learn to practice a variety of techniques while exploring different media. Draw inspiration from artwork and explore themes of the MFA collections.
Students are responsible for providing their own supplies. View the supply list here.
Occurring every Saturday except 10/11, 11/29
Ticket Information
Registration for February, April, and Summer vacation week classes ends at Noon the Friday before the class starts.
Before registering for classes, please review Program Information and Policies.
Tickets can only be ordered through the website or by phone; no in-person ticket sales. To order tickets by phone, call 1-800-440-6975 ($6 processing fee applies).
All ticket sales are final. Tickets may not be refunded, are nontransferable, nor may they be resold.
About the Instructor
Maria Rodriguez is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores Puerto Rican heritage through the lenses of spirituality, ancestry, and ecology. Her artistic practice reflects this blend of influences—rooted in the vibrancy of Puerto Rico and the creative energy of Madrid. Maria has been actively involved in community action, teaching art to children in afterschool programs. Her love for illustrating, painting, and writing extends beyond the classroom, as she uses her art to explore and celebrate Puerto Rican history and diaspora. She is also a Community Arts Initiative Liaison at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, where she fosters connections between art and local communities.
Did You Know?
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