What to Expect in Art Class
Art Studio 760 classes are built around a strong foundation in the Elements of Art and Principles of Design, while also giving students the flexibility to grow in their own creative direction.
We offer 2-hour class sessions for kids, teens, and adults.
$50 per session includes art supplies and individualized instruction. (Additional materials fees may apply for select custom projects.)
LEARN FROM A PROFESSIONAL ART EDUCATOR
Classes at Art Studio 760 are taught by Susan Keefe, a Massachusetts-certified visual arts teacher for grades Pre-K through 12, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master’s degree in Art Education.
Our Class Options
KIDS & TEEN CLASSES
Each two-hour class includes:
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A 5–10 minute drawing warm-up to strengthen observation and drawing skills
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One-on-one guidance with artist and educator Susan Keefe
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Project choices based on each student’s interests and goals
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Access to a wide range of media and approaches including drawing, painting, 3-D collage, anime and comics, papier-mâché, stop-motion animation, and art history-based lessons through the Time Machine program
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Drawing journals and passport-style creative exploration through Time Machine lessons
Students build skill and confidence over time in a small-group setting that combines structure, choice, and individualized support.
ADULT CLASSES
Adult classes at Art Studio 760 are rooted in the Elements of Art and Principles of Design while offering a welcoming open studio atmosphere for artists at many levels. Adult students can expect:
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Guidance in getting started with materials such as acrylic, oil paint, and watercolor
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Help with supply lists, recommended colors, and products
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Support in developing stronger drawing and observation skills
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Opportunities to explore new techniques and materials
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A collaborative, social studio environment with individualized support
Whether returning to art or exploring a new medium, adult students can work at their own pace while receiving thoughtful guidance.
Explore Areas of Study
Students have the opportunity to work across a wide range of materials and techniques, building both foundational skills and creative confidence.
DRAWING: MATERIALS & TECHNIQUE
Students will receive a hardcover Art Journal when they register for their first class. This class is especially geared toward those who would like a foundation in the basics of drawing what you see, exploring techniques and drawing from observation. A variety of drawing materials will be explored, including charcoal, pastel, pencils and ink. Students are encouraged to discuss their current experience level with the teacher and work on a personalized art lesson to work on specific goals in drawing.
DRAWING WITH CHARCOAL
This class introduces students to the expressive and dramatic world of charcoal drawing. Artists will explore foundational techniques such as shading, blending, smudging, and contrast to create depth and dimension in their work. Using both vine and compressed charcoal, students will experiment with still life, portraits, and imaginative compositions while learning to control this bold and dynamic medium. Perfect for artists who love to draw and want to expand their skills in a new, hands-on way.
COLLAGE ART: DECOUPAGE & JOURNALING
Students will receive a hardcover Art Journal upon registering for their first class and are encouraged to bring their own sketches, inspirational ideas, materials, and toolboxes. This class invites students to explore self-expression through mixed-media techniques like collage, decoupage, and creative journaling. Artists will have access to Art Studio 760’s workshop supplies and tools—including easels, lightboxes, printmaking materials, woodworking tools, and an exciting collection of upcycled collage supplies—to create layered, personal, and meaningful works of art.
ACRYLIC PAINTING ON CANVAS & MORE
Students will have access to use the supplies at the art studio or can bring their own. This class is geared toward those who would like a foundation in the basics of Acrylic painting, exploring on canvas and other surfaces including paper and wood, the many types of acrylic paints and brushes as well as tips for painting with this fast-drying, permanent paint medium. A variety of techniques will be explored, including layering, color mixing, blending, washes, mediums and gels. Students are encouraged to discuss their current experience level with the teacher and work on a personalized art lesson to work on specific goals in acrylic painting.
WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Students will have access to use the watercolor supplies at the art studio or can bring their own watercolor supplies. This class is geared toward those who would like a foundation in the basics of watercolor painting, exploring types of paper, paints and brushes as well as tips for painting with this transparent medium. A variety of watercolor techniques will be explored, including washes, resists, dry brush, drawing with pencils and ink. Students are encouraged to discuss their current experience level with the teacher and work on a personalized art lesson to work on specific goals in watercolor painting.
OIL PAINTING ON CANVAS
In this class, teens and adults learn the foundations of oil painting while working on canvas. From color mixing and brush techniques to layering and blending, students explore how to bring their ideas to life using rich, vibrant oil paints. With individualized instruction, each student can develop their own painting style while gaining confidence with this classic medium. Each session offers the opportunity to create expressive, gallery-worthy artwork in a supportive studio setting.
3D AIR-DRY CLAY, PAPER SCULPTURES & ORIGAMI
Students will explore the fundamentals of 3D art through air-dry clay and papercraft techniques. From sculpting with clay and building foil armatures to creating imaginative paper sculptures and origami, this class encourages hands-on discovery and creative play. With access to upcycled materials and a variety of tools, young artists will invent, experiment, and bring their ideas to life in three dimensions.
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