Oil Painting Portraiture Bootcamp (3-Week Class)

*25% discount for members!&nbsp; To register multiple people, please complete checkout separately for each participant. You can use the same email address!* This 3 week class will guide students through the time honored traditions of layered portrait painting! We will learn about the range of materials and their application in a step by step painting process. Indirect Oil Painting is a time tested methodical approach to painting in successive layers to achieve specific natural effects. Students will focus on both paint handling and drawing with value. The students will begin with a full grisaille (black and white) underpainting, and then begin to build their color layers through mindful application of paint and medium. Our goal is a portrait with both structure and presence. Special Instructions Participants will have to bring their own supplies. The recommended supplies list is as follows: - Paint: Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red Deep, Titanium White, and Ivory Black - Gamsol (recommended: https://www.dickblick.com/products/gamblin-gamsol-odorless-mineral-spirits/?fromSearch=%2Fsearch%2F%3Fsearchword%3DGamsol) - Refined Linseed Oil (recommended: https://www.dickblick.com/products/gamblin-refined-linseed-oil/) - Shop Towels - Brush set (recommended: https://www.dickblick.com/products/princeton-real-value-series-9100-

Boston Figurative Art Center

Figure Drawing Basics ( 3 Week Class)

*25% discount for members! You will see it be applied after you click “Book Now” and are signed into your account. To register multiple people, please complete checkout separately for each participant. You can use the same email address!* If you're new to figure drawing and you want to boost your confidence before going to an open figure drawing session, this class is for you!&nbsp; Normally taught as 1-session workshops, this 3-week class will be an even deeper dive into figure drawing. Illustrator, cartoonist, and figure drawing instructor Chris O’Neill (@thumbsoneill) will teach all the foundational skills you need - from mark-making, to proportions, to light and shadow, to expression and style.

The Boston Figure

Stitch n' Bitch

Do you have unfinished textile or sewing projects?  Do you like to complain about how many unfinished projects you have? Do you wish you could commiserate with a fun group of people in a low-key setting?  Join us for a relaxing and social evening co-working session in the “living room” at the BFAC! All experience levels and ages welcome! Snacks and fiber arts advice provided! Biweekly on Wednesdays.

BFAC x LDB: A Queer Halloween Figure Drawing Night

This event is taking place at <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/CRUWV5WVzSk5tdw88">The Loov, 72 Joy Street, Somerville</a> $20 at the door | FREE for BFAC &amp; LDB members Please note: registering online doesn't guarantee entry, it's first come, first served, so arrive on time to make sure you get in!   Queer artists. Queer models. Spooky vibes.   Join us for this bewitching Halloween collab with our creative neighbors at Life Drawing Boston, one night only, at The Loov!   A Halloween-themed figure drawing session for queers, by queers - Allies welcome! Anyone who comes can opt into a 5-20 minute modeling slot (clothed or nude), in a space built around comfort and empowerment.   ✍🏻 Queer figure drawing 🕸️ Spooky drag performance 🦇 Costume contest with prizes 🛍️ Haunted vendors market 🎶 Community playlist, add your own tracks!   Costumes highly encouraged!   📍 <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/CRUWV5WVzSk5tdw88">The Loov, 72 Joy Street, Somerville</a> 📅 Friday, October 23rd 🕖 7-10pm Supplies &amp; snacks provided   This event is taking place at <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/CRUWV5WVzSk5tdw88">The Loov, 72 Joy Street, Somerville</a> $20 at the door | FREE for BFAC &amp; LDB members Please note: registering online doesn't guarantee entry, it's first come, first served, so arrive on time to make sure you get in!

The Loov

Intro to Watercolors 

*25% discount for members! You will see it be applied after you click "Book Now" and are signed into your account. To register multiple people, please complete checkout separately for each participant. You can use the same email address!* Join artist and instructor Adam Lubkin to learn the basics of watercolor painting! Adam will break down the process into simple steps, going over the foundational principles of the medium: light, color, shape, and edges. Prompts and references will be provided, and you will receive individualized feedback and advice so that you walk away with a piece you are proud of.   Basic drawing experience is expected, but no painting experience is required. All supplies are included.

Intermediate Figure Drawing: 3-Week Class

*25% discount for members! You will see it be applied after you click “Book Now” and are signed into your account.* Join this intermediate level figure drawing class with artist Jameson Grauer! “Intermediate level” is a loose definition - it includes anyone who is looking for a bit of a challenge, after having taken some basic drawing classes or after having drawn for a while. We'll focus on rhythm and gesture using the Reilly method, building expressiveness, confidence, and accuracy as we draw together, and generally responding to the needs of the individuals in the class. Jameson will demonstrate his techniques in pencil and charcoal for the class and individually to identify and grow each student's strengths, advising on where and how each student could improve. The number of seats is limited to ensure everyone gets individualized attention! This is a great class to take if you've taken Figure Drawing Basics, or if you've been attending figure sessions for a little while now and are looking for your next push.

Anatomy of the head (3-Week Class)

25% discount for members! You will see it be applied after you click "Book Now" and are signed into your account. With instructor Adam Lubkin For beginners and advanced artists alike, this deep dive into head anatomy offers a transformative approach to portraiture. Over the course of 3 consecutive Thursday evenings, you'll explore essential anatomical structures and their surface expressions. Elevate your portrait drawings to new levels of accuracy, expressiveness, and emotional impact through this comprehensive course. Suitable for artists at any level. Supplies provided.

Cyanotypes on Fabrics

*25% discount for members! You will see it be applied after you click "Book Now" and are signed into your account. To register multiple people, please complete checkout separately for each participant. You can use the same email address!* Explore cyanotype beyond paper and into textiles in this hands-on workshop focused on printing on fabric! During this class, students will learn the cyanotype process through hands-on experiments starting on paper and small fabric samples, building an understanding of exposure, composition, and material differences. Then we’ll transition into larger and wearable fabrics, using textiles participants bring from home and provided objects, such as clothing, tote bags, and bandanas, to create functional, one-of-a-kind blue prints! This workshop is beginner friendly and perfect for anyone interested in alternative photography, surface design, or wearable art. Students will leave with multiple test prints/patches and at least two finished fabric pieces that are ready to wear! &nbsp;

Watercolors: Birds (2-Week Class) 

*25% discount for members! You will see it be applied after you click "Book Now" and are signed into your account. To register multiple people, please complete checkout separately for each participant. You can use the same email address!* With instructor Adam Lubkin. Learn to paint beautiful birds in watercolor! In this two-week class, we'll break the process down into simple, approachable steps, from basic sketching to mixing colors, building up layers, and creating the textures. No previous experience painting birds is needed. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to experiment. All supplies provided.

Community Paint & Sip: Sweater Weather

*25% discount for members! You will see it be applied after you click "Book Now" and are signed into your account. To register multiple people, please complete checkout separately for each participant. You can use the same email address!* Get cozy painting by candlelight with a glass of wine! Join artist and instructor Laura Groetzinger for a guided, beginner-friendly painting night featuring an autumn-themed piece.   If you haven’t heard of a “Paint and Sip,” it’s basically a Bob-Ross-style painting lesson. We will all be painting the same beginner-friendly picture, and the teacher will guide you through, step by step. Follow along exactly, or add your own twist as you go. It will be so easy you can even do it a little tipsy! (but not if you drove!) It’s a great time for non-painters and professional artists alike. Just a fun, low-stakes, creative activity to do with your friends (or a great way to make new ones!). Supplies included. *Please arrive 5-10 minutes early!

Queer Figure Drawing Night: Chill Version

Queer artists, queer models, queer vibes. Join us for our monthly Queer Figure Drawing Night: Chill Version. This is a drop-in figure session at BFAC for queers, by queers. Anyone who comes to draw can opt into a 20 minute modelling slot (clothed or nude), in an environment that prioritizes your comfort and empowerment. Art supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own! *Pay-what-you-can (suggested $15) at the door, and free for BFAC members* *Queer Figure Drawing Night: Chill Version is at the same time as another scheduled figure session at the BFAC, in a different area.*

The Boston Figure  

Do you have unfinished textile or sewing projects?&nbsp; Do you like to complain about how many unfinished projects you have? Do you wish you could commiserate with a fun group of people in a low-key setting?&nbsp; Join us for a relaxing and social evening co-working session in the “living room” at the BFAC! All experience levels and ages welcome! Snacks and fiber arts advice provided! Biweekly on Wednesdays.

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

Hot & new 🔥

S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S17: interest based

Your guide to everything to do around Boston.

Things to do in Boston and beyond

Things to do in Boston

New at Museum of Science, Boston 💫 

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

Where

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Experiences

Oil Painting Portraiture Bootcamp (3-Week Class)

Figure Drawing Basics ( 3 Week Class)

Stitch n' Bitch

BFAC x LDB: A Queer Halloween Figure Drawing Night

Intro to Watercolors

Intermediate Figure Drawing: 3-Week Class

Anatomy of the head (3-Week Class)

Cyanotypes on Fabrics

Watercolors: Birds (2-Week Class)

Figure Drawing Basics ( 3 Week Class)

Community Paint & Sip: Sweater Weather

Figure Drawing Basics ( 3 Week Class)

Queer Figure Drawing Night: Chill Version

Stitch n' Bitch

Intro to Watercolors