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Can I Paint Like That? (Drop-in)

Art School 99 @ 86 Joy St, Somerville, MA

Unlock your artistic potential as you delve into the world of painting with Can I Paint Like That? Discover new techniques, explore art materials, and gain a deeper understanding of the art form in this engaging class. Join us and take your painting skills to new heights.

(11) All levels 16 and older

Open Studio Setting (Drop-in)

Art School 99 @ 86 Joy St, Somerville, MA

Unleash your artistic potential in a welcoming environment. Whether you're a novice or an experienced artist, join us to nurture your talent and discover new creative horizons. With art materials available, beginners are especially encouraged to explore their artistic journey.

(11) All levels 18 and older

Can I Paint Like That? (Semester)

Art School 99 @ 86 Joy St, Somerville, MA

Unlock your artistic potential as you delve into the world of painting with Can I Paint Like That? Discover new techniques, explore art materials, and gain a deeper understanding of the art form in this engaging class. Join us and take your painting skills to new heights.

(11) All levels 16 and older
$400

8 sessions

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Drawing for Total Beginners (Drop-in)

Art School 99 @ 86 Joy St, Somerville, MA

Unlock your artistic potential and discover the joy of drawing. Join us for a beginner-friendly class that will guide you through the logical process of drawing. No experience is required - just bring your curiosity and a sketch pad!

(11) Beginner 18 and older

Drawing for Total Beginners (Semester)

Art School 99 @ 86 Joy St, Somerville, MA

Unlock your artistic potential and discover the joy of drawing. Join us for a beginner-friendly class that will guide you through the logical process of drawing. No experience is required - just bring your curiosity and a sketch pad!

(11) Beginner 18 and older
$250

5 sessions

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Theory of Painting & Drawing

  • Beginner
  • 14 and older
  • $65
  • 86 Joy St, Somerville, MA
  • 3 hours

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  • $65
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What you'll learn in this drawing & painting class:

This class offers skills building using Graphite Drawing concentrated on the Charles Bargue Drawing Course , Charcoal Drawing using plaster casts of classical sculpture, Oil Painting in still life as students progress in their skill and handling and Color study as it relates to exploration of color, exploring the relationships between Hue, Value and Chroma. 

Refund Policy

Full refund if the class is canceled.

Absences by the student are non-transferable nor is there an additional make up schedule for such absences.

In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather or the need for the Boston School of Painting to cancel a class, a makeup class will be scheduled at the end of the semester.

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I would like to participate in this course, I would like to know the list of material that I need to buy. Thank you!
Answer from Jason P. Verified Educator
Typically I start people out with graphite materials. The whole list is as follows: 5 graphite pencils- 4h, 2h, hb, 2b, 4b kneeded eraser and a white plastic eraser pad of 11x14 strathmore spiral bound 400 series drawing paper 1 drawing board, approx 22x28-typical drawing board with a handhold available at local art supply stores. Please let me know if you have any more questions.
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The Boston School of Painting

​The Boston School of Painting is a traditional art school run by Jason Polins. Founded in 2006, the school offers oil painting classes and drawing classes. The human figure is taught through studies in life drawing.

Jason teaches all studio art classes in the realist tradition of the early French...

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If parking at the building you must put a sign on your dashboard: "Visiting Studio #51" Somerville street parking is available also, it does not require quarters. Public transit is available: either the Lechmere or Sullivan T station is about a 15 min walk from the studio.

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