Drawing Classes in Boston
Drawing is a great companion to just about any creative pursuit, and Boston offers plenty of ways for adults to build that foundation—or sharpen skills they already have. From quick sketch sessions and figure drawing to structured courses in graphite, charcoal, ink, and mixed media, local studios and art centers welcome beginners and experienced artists alike. Whether you want to improve observation, support your painting or design work, or simply enjoy a focused creative practice, adult drawing classes in Boston make it easy to learn, experiment, and grow.
Drawing Classes available in Boston
| Class | Date | Details | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Figure Drawing: Long Pose // All Levels // Wednesday | Aug 26, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 18 year+ | $30 | Go> |
 | Introduction to comics and visual narrative: character design and world building | Sep 2, 2026 | Massart, Boston Wednesdays, 6:30pm–9:30pm | $600 | Go> |
 | Introduction to pattern drafting | Sep 3, 2026 | Massart, Boston Thursdays, 6:30pm–10pm | $1,498 | Go> |
 | Introduction to comics and visual narrative: from panel to comic | Sep 3, 2026 | Massart, Boston Thursdays, 6:30pm–9:30pm | $600 | Go> |
 | Drawing fundamentals (7 weeks) | Sep 3, 2026 | Massart, Boston Thursdays, 6:30pm–9:30pm | $600 | Go> |
 | Drawing for Beginners (AM) 1F26 | Sep 14, 2026 | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain September 14-November 16, 2026 9:30 AM-11:00 AM Weekly Monday | $255 | Go> |
| Drawing for Beginners (PM) 2F26 | Sep 14, 2026 | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain September 14-November 16, 2026 12:50 PM-2:20 PM Weekly Monday | $255 | Go> |
| Introduction to pattern drafting | Sep 14, 2026 | Massart, Boston Mondays, 6:30pm–10pm | $1,498 | Go> |
 | Visual and interaction design for digital experiences | Sep 14, 2026 | Massart, Boston Mondays, 6:30pm–9:30pm | $600 | Go> |
 | Drawing and Painting GR 4-6 // Monday | Sep 14, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Mondays, September 14 - December 7, 2026 (11 sessions) - 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM - Children, Ages 8 year-12 year | $430 | Go> |
 | Life Drawing Studio Series 1F26 | Sep 15, 2026 | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain September 15-October 13, 2026 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Weekly Tuesday | $0 | Go> |
| Drawing and Painting GR K-3 // Tuesday | Sep 15, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Tuesdays, September 15 - December 8, 2026 (12 sessions) - 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM - Children, Ages 5 year-9 year | $390 | Go> |
 | Drawing Light & Form with Cont? 1F26 | Sep 16, 2026 | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain September 16-December 2, 2026 6:30 PM-9:00 PM Weekly Wednesday | $495 | Go> |
 | Drawing Studio // Beginner - Intermediate // Wednesday Afternoon | Sep 16, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Wednesdays, September 16 - October 21, 2026 (6 sessions) - 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM - Beginner/Intermediate, Ages 18 year+ | $325 | Go> |
 | Instructed Life Drawing Workshop 9/16 | Sep 16, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Wednesday, September 16, 2026 - 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 21 year+ | $60 | Go> |
 | FALL ADULTS: Drawing and Oil Painting: Practicing the Language of Visual Art | Sep 21, 2026 | The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord 8 weeks, Mondays, September 21 - November 16, 6:30pm - 9:30pm (no class 10/12) | $420 | Go> |
 | FALL ADULTS: Drawing | Sep 21, 2026 | The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord 6 weeks, September 21 - November 2, 1:00pm - 3:00pm (no class 10/12) | $210 | Go> |
 | Figure Drawing | Sep 22, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 7:00 - 9:00 PM, 2026-09-22 | $365 | Go> |
 | FALL ADULTS: Drawing and Collage: Techniques of a Draftsman | Sep 22, 2026 | The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord 8 weeks, Tuesdays, September 22 - November 10, 6:00pm - 9:00pm | $420 | Go> |
 | FALL ADULTS: The Dynamic Figure: A Comprehensive Approach to Drawing the Figure | Sep 22, 2026 | The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord 8 weeks, Tuesdays, September 22 - November 10, 10:00am - 1:00pm | $550 | Go> |
 | Line Dancing: Boogie Flash Mob | Sep 22, 2026 | Newton Community Education 9/22 – 10/27, 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM, Tu | $149 | Go> |
 | Country Western Line Dancing | Sep 23, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 7:10 - 8:30 PM, 2026-09-23 | $215 | Go> |
 | Draw & Paint Botanicals | Sep 23, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 6:30 - 8:30 PM, 2026-09-23 | $259 | Go> |
 | Anyone Can Draw | Sep 23, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 2026-09-23 | $239 | Go> |
 | Drawing From Bargue 1F26 | Sep 23, 2026 | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain September 23-November 11, 2026 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Weekly Wednesday | $525 | Go> |
| The Drawing Room: Open Studio | Sep 23, 2026 | Newton Community Education 9/23 – 11/18, 05:30 PM – 07:15 PM, We | $285 | Go> |
| Drawing Studio // Beginner - Intermediate // Wednesday Evenings | Sep 23, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Wednesdays, September 23 - October 28, 2026 (6 sessions) - 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Beginner/Intermediate, Ages 18 year+ | $325 | Go> |
 | FALL ADULTS: Classic Conte Drawing | Sep 24, 2026 | The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord 8 weeks, Thursdays, September 24 - November 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm | $280 | Go> |
 | FALL ADULTS: Beginning and Continuing Basic Drawing | Sep 24, 2026 | The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord 8 weeks, Thursdays, September 24 - November 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm | $420 | Go> |
 | Drawing: Find Your Improvisational Line 1F26 | Sep 24, 2026 | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain September 24-November 19, 2026 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Weekly Thursday | $335 | Go> |
 | Intermediate Drawing: From Practice to Mastery | Sep 25, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2026-09-25 | $295 | Go> |
 | Drawing Techniques and Skills GR 7-10 // Saturday | Sep 26, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Saturdays, September 26 - October 24, 2026 (5 sessions) - 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 12 year-16 year | $270 | Go> |
 | Introduction To Drawing Fall 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown Monday 06:00 Pm - 08:00 Pm | $315 | Go> |
 | Drawing Foundations 1F26 | Sep 28, 2026 | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain September 28-October 26, 2026 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Weekly Monday | $225 | Go> |
 | Drawing Studio and Techniques for Teens GR 7-10 // Monday | Sep 28, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Mondays, September 28 - November 2, 2026 (5 sessions) - 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 12 year-16 year | $200 | Go> |
| Drawing And Cartooning (Gr. 6-8) Fall 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown Youth + Teen, (Gr 6-8), Tuesday 04:00 Pm - 05:30 Pm | $135 | Go> |
| Visual Narratives Fall 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown Tuesday, 10:30 Am - 12:30 Pm | $130 | Go> |
 | Introduction to Drawing with Pencils | Sep 29, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 6:00 - 7:30 PM, 2026-09-29 | $189 | Go> |
| Portrait Studies: Family & Friends | Sep 29, 2026 | Newton Community Education 9/29 – 11/24, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Tu | $289 | Go> |
| Portrait Without Faces (Gr. 6-8) Fall 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown Youth + Teen, (Gr 6-8), Thursday 04:00 Pm - 05:15 Pm | $265 | Go> |
 | Introduction to Brush Pen Calligraphy | Oct 14, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 6:30 - 8:30 PM, 2026-10-14 | $79 | Go> |
 | Drawing Botanicals with Graphite and Colored Pencil // All Levels // Thursday | Oct 15, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Thursdays, October 15 - November 12, 2026 (5 sessions) - 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 18 year+ | $270 | Go> |
 | Figure Intensive Workshop *In-person* *NEW* | Oct 17, 2026 | Cambridge Center for Adult Education Saturday & Sunday, 10am-2pm. Aug 29 & 30
This class will meet in-person at CCAE.
View Class Supply List | $185 | Go> |
 | Visual Collaged Journaling 1F26 | Oct 17, 2026 | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00 AM-4:00 PM | $165 | Go> |
 | FALL ADULTS: Drawing in Black & White | Oct 19, 2026 | The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord 8 weeks, Mondays, October 19 - December 7, 10:00am - 12:30pm | $360 | Go> |
 | Exploratory drawing with chuck holtzman | Oct 24, 2026 | Massart, Boston Saturdays, 1:30pm–4:30pm | $630 | Go> |
| Life Drawing Studio Series 2F26 | Oct 27, 2026 | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain October 27-November 24, 2026 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Weekly Tuesday | $0 | Go> |
 | WORKSHOP: Figure Drawing with Preferred Media - The Figure and Beyond // Intermediate // Tuesday | Oct 27, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM - Intermediate, Ages 18 year+ | $100 | Go> |
| Drawing Studio // Beginner - Intermediate // Wednesday Afternoon | Oct 28, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Wednesdays, October 28 - December 9, 2026 (5 sessions) - 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM - -1, Ages 18 year+ | $270 | Go> |
 | Pointed Pen Calligraphy | Oct 29, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 6:30 - 8:00 PM, 2026-10-29 | $209 | Go> |
 | FALL ADULTS WORKSHOP: Lathe Pen Turning | Nov 4, 2026 | The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord 1 day, Wednesday, November 4, 6:00pm - 9:00pm | $120 | Go> |
 | Introduction to Pattern Carving | Nov 7, 2026 | North Bennet Street School, Boston November 07, 2026, Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | $350 | Go> |
| Drawing With Paint And Colored Pencils | Nov 8, 2026 | Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown Sunday 01:00 Pm - 04:00 Pm | $95 | Go> |
| Drawing Foundations 2F26 | Nov 9, 2026 | The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain November 9-30, 2026 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Weekly Monday | $225 | Go> |
| Figure Drawing with Preferred Media - The Figure and Beyond // Intermediate // Tuesday | Nov 10, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Tuesdays, November 10 - December 8, 2026 (5 sessions) - 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM - Intermediate, Ages 18 year+ | $455 | Go> |
| Instructed Life Drawing Workshop 11/18 | Nov 18, 2026 | New Art Center, Newton Wednesday, November 18, 2026 - 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 21 year+ | $60 | Go> |
 | Drawing Faces | Dec 1, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 7:00 - 9:00 PM, 2026-12-01 | $45 | Go> |
 | Embroidered Pet Portraits | Dec 3, 2026 | Arlington Community Education, Arlington 7:00 - 9:00 PM, 2026-12-03 | $125 | Go> |
Figure Drawing: Long Pose // All Levels // Wednesday
New Art Center, Newton
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 18 year+
Introduction to comics and visual narrative: character design and world building
Massart, Boston
Wednesdays, 6:30pm–9:30pm
Introduction to comics and visual narrative: from panel to comic
Massart, Boston
Thursdays, 6:30pm–9:30pm
Drawing for Beginners (AM) 1F26
The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
September 14-November 16, 2026 9:30 AM-11:00 AM Weekly Monday
Drawing for Beginners (PM) 2F26
The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
September 14-November 16, 2026 12:50 PM-2:20 PM Weekly Monday
Drawing and Painting GR 4-6 // Monday
New Art Center, Newton
Mondays, September 14 - December 7, 2026 (11 sessions) - 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM - Children, Ages 8 year-12 year
Life Drawing Studio Series 1F26
The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
September 15-October 13, 2026 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Weekly Tuesday
Drawing and Painting GR K-3 // Tuesday
New Art Center, Newton
Tuesdays, September 15 - December 8, 2026 (12 sessions) - 3:30 PM – 4:45 PM - Children, Ages 5 year-9 year
Drawing Light & Form with Cont? 1F26
The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
September 16-December 2, 2026 6:30 PM-9:00 PM Weekly Wednesday
Drawing Studio // Beginner - Intermediate // Wednesday Afternoon
New Art Center, Newton
Wednesdays, September 16 - October 21, 2026 (6 sessions) - 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM - Beginner/Intermediate, Ages 18 year+
Instructed Life Drawing Workshop 9/16
New Art Center, Newton
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 - 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 21 year+
FALL ADULTS: Drawing and Oil Painting: Practicing the Language of Visual Art
The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord
8 weeks, Mondays, September 21 - November 16, 6:30pm - 9:30pm (no class 10/12)
FALL ADULTS: Drawing
The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord
6 weeks, September 21 - November 2, 1:00pm - 3:00pm (no class 10/12)
FALL ADULTS: Drawing and Collage: Techniques of a Draftsman
The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord
8 weeks, Tuesdays, September 22 - November 10, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
FALL ADULTS: The Dynamic Figure: A Comprehensive Approach to Drawing the Figure
The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord
8 weeks, Tuesdays, September 22 - November 10, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Drawing From Bargue 1F26
The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
September 23-November 11, 2026 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Weekly Wednesday
Drawing Studio // Beginner - Intermediate // Wednesday Evenings
New Art Center, Newton
Wednesdays, September 23 - October 28, 2026 (6 sessions) - 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Beginner/Intermediate, Ages 18 year+
FALL ADULTS: Classic Conte Drawing
The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord
8 weeks, Thursdays, September 24 - November 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
FALL ADULTS: Beginning and Continuing Basic Drawing
The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord
8 weeks, Thursdays, September 24 - November 12, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Drawing: Find Your Improvisational Line 1F26
The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
September 24-November 19, 2026 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Weekly Thursday
Intermediate Drawing: From Practice to Mastery
Arlington Community Education, Arlington
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2026-09-25
Drawing Techniques and Skills GR 7-10 // Saturday
New Art Center, Newton
Saturdays, September 26 - October 24, 2026 (5 sessions) - 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 12 year-16 year
Introduction To Drawing Fall 2026
Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown
Monday 06:00 Pm - 08:00 Pm
Drawing Foundations 1F26
The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
September 28-October 26, 2026 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Weekly Monday
Drawing Studio and Techniques for Teens GR 7-10 // Monday
New Art Center, Newton
Mondays, September 28 - November 2, 2026 (5 sessions) - 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 12 year-16 year
Drawing And Cartooning (Gr. 6-8) Fall 2026
Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown
Youth + Teen, (Gr 6-8), Tuesday 04:00 Pm - 05:30 Pm
Introduction to Drawing with Pencils
Arlington Community Education, Arlington
6:00 - 7:30 PM, 2026-09-29
Portrait Studies: Family & Friends
Newton Community Education
9/29 – 11/24, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Tu
Portrait Without Faces (Gr. 6-8) Fall 2026
Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown
Youth + Teen, (Gr 6-8), Thursday 04:00 Pm - 05:15 Pm
Introduction to Brush Pen Calligraphy
Arlington Community Education, Arlington
6:30 - 8:30 PM, 2026-10-14
Drawing Botanicals with Graphite and Colored Pencil // All Levels // Thursday
New Art Center, Newton
Thursdays, October 15 - November 12, 2026 (5 sessions) - 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 18 year+
Figure Intensive Workshop *In-person* *NEW*
Cambridge Center for Adult Education
Saturday & Sunday, 10am-2pm. Aug 29 & 30
This class will meet in-person at CCAE.
View Class Supply List
Visual Collaged Journaling 1F26
The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
FALL ADULTS: Drawing in Black & White
The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord
8 weeks, Mondays, October 19 - December 7, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Life Drawing Studio Series 2F26
The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
October 27-November 24, 2026 7:00 PM-9:00 PM Weekly Tuesday
WORKSHOP: Figure Drawing with Preferred Media - The Figure and Beyond // Intermediate // Tuesday
New Art Center, Newton
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM - Intermediate, Ages 18 year+
Drawing Studio // Beginner - Intermediate // Wednesday Afternoon
New Art Center, Newton
Wednesdays, October 28 - December 9, 2026 (5 sessions) - 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM - -1, Ages 18 year+
FALL ADULTS WORKSHOP: Lathe Pen Turning
The Umbrella Arts Center, Concord
1 day, Wednesday, November 4, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Introduction to Pattern Carving
North Bennet Street School, Boston
November 07, 2026, Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Drawing With Paint And Colored Pencils
Mosesian Center for the Arts, Watertown
Sunday 01:00 Pm - 04:00 Pm
Drawing Foundations 2F26
The Eliot School of Fine and Applied Arts, Jamaica Plain
November 9-30, 2026 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Weekly Monday
Figure Drawing with Preferred Media - The Figure and Beyond // Intermediate // Tuesday
New Art Center, Newton
Tuesdays, November 10 - December 8, 2026 (5 sessions) - 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM - Intermediate, Ages 18 year+
Instructed Life Drawing Workshop 11/18
New Art Center, Newton
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 - 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM - All Levels, Ages 21 year+
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