Crafting Layers: Beyond the Surface (6-Week Mixed Media Collage Class)

Members: $240 Non-members: $280 As a continuation of our mixed media collage journey, we’ll go deeper into process, texture, and personal expression. Over six weeks, students will explore advanced techniques including gel medium and packing tape transfers, stitching into collage, monotype printing, found text integration, and sculptural layering. Working with both natural and reclaimed materials, we’ll experiment with dimensionality, narrative, and repetition—pushing the boundaries of what collage can be. This course is designed for beginners or returning students who are eager to expand their visual language and creative voice!

Boston Figurative Art Center

Saturday Evening Short Pose

Come draw with us on Saturday evenings! The model will take poses ranging from 1-25 minutes, and Sam the wild man will be your host. Easels, seating, drawing boards, weekend music, and snacks provided.

Sunday Morning Month Long Pose

Sunday morning long-pose sessions will feature the same model all month long. We welcome all mediums, oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen and ink, pencils, iPad and even silverpoint should you choose. Please register in advance so that your easel spot will be assured. However, we always make space for everyone.

Portrait Study

Short pose, 3 hour drawing session with a live model and optional critiques. Your instructors are two Boston based fine artists dedicated to the art of portraiture, David Adam Russell and Shea Stoner-Day. Open to all skill levels! Whether you are new to drawing or a working professional, everyone is welcome.

Silent, Serious Sunday

Sunday Afternoon long pose will feature a different model each week. We will start with a few quick warm-ups, and then move into a long pose for remaining 2.5 hours. It will be a psychological experiment - can you focus deeper with no music? The intention of having no music is to reduce distractions so there's a greater capacity to be present with the drawing process.... we will play music during breaks. You're encouraged to bring headphones if you prefer to be creative with sound! :) If you bring oil paints, please use an odorless solvent. All levels welcome, no prior drawing or painting experience necessary. Bring your own drawing supplies or purchase some at the studio. Easels, seating, drawing boards, and snacks provided.

Monday Short Pose

Come draw with us on Monday evenings! The model will take poses ranging from 1-25 minutes. Basic drawing tools available but we recommend bringing your own supplies. Easels, seating, drawing boards, drinks, and snacks provided!

Tuesday Drawing Club

If you want to explore and cultivate your creativity but art feels intimidating, come join us to create a community of people who feel the same! This session will begin with a demo and drawing tips from our Founder, Damon Lehrer, and continue with live figure drawing. If you want tips during the session, call Damon over for some 1-1 conversation! Snacks, drinks, music, and some basic supplies (paper, pencils) will be provided, so show up empty handed or with your favorite medium. This is for all skill levels - no experience necessary, and newbies encouraged!

Wednesday Drawing as Meditation

Take a break from your day! Sit with paper, pencil, model, and soft music as the instructor guides you through meditative drawing. Damon is using the activity of drawing from a model to focus one's mind, and allow daily anxieties to drop away in a supportive, warm, artistic environment. The instructor is there to remind you to experience the process rather than worry about the product of your drawing, and to have compassion for yourself as you observe and record your perceptions on paper.

Wednesday Medium Pose

Join us for Wednesday night medium poses! After a few 5 minute warm-ups we proceed with 20 minute poses for the rest of the evening. Lighting and poses are selected to accentuate the musculoskeletal structure of the human form.

Thursday Long Pose

Join us for our Thursday Night long pose sessions! We will start with a few quick warm-ups, and then move into a long pose for the remaining 2.5 hours. Easels, seating, drawing boards, refreshments, and snacks provided.

Thursday Short Pose

Come draw with us on Thursday evenings! The model will take poses ranging from 1-25 minutes. Basic drawing tools available but we recommend bringing your own supplies. Easels, seating, drawing boards, drinks, and snacks provided! Enjoy the vibes and join us for a night of stripped-down sound and artistic expression... and snacks and wine and charcoal.

Drawing at the Natick Mall

Clothed model, posing from 5-20 minutes, in good lighting, with drawing materials (newprint, pencils, etc) and snacks provided. Next to Louis Vuitton, mall entrance between Bosse Pickleball and Nordstrom. Come help us develop a creative community!

Natick Mall

Natick Drawing at the Natick Mall

Clothed model, posing from 5-20 minutes, in good lighting, with drawing materials (newprint, pencils, etc) and snacks provided. Next to Louis Vuitton, mall entrance between Bosse Pickleball and Nordstrom. Come help us develop a creative community!

BCAF: Comic Arts Panel

The Boston Comic Arts Foundation is hosting their monthly comic arts panel at the Boston Figure! Members are welcome! Picture + Panel is a monthly conversation series that brings fantastic graphic novel creators to the Greater Boston area. Discover terrific authors and fascinating stories that combine text and art through conversational confabulation. Produced in partnership by Porter Square Books, the Boston Figurative Art Center, and the Boston Comic Arts Foundation, Picture + Panel provides thought-provoking discussions for adults about this unique form of expression.​​

Art Builds for Ratchella Music Festival Session 3

Be part of creating large scale collective art pieces that will be displayed at Ratchella Music Fest on 8/23 &amp; 8/24!!! Boston Figure Art Center and Yardwork Productions are teaming up to go big without going home (because we are already there!). Join us at FOUR FREE TUESDAY EVENING ART BUILD WORKSHOPS to make BIG rats, signage and murals for Ratchella Music Fest (August 23&amp; 24). THE VISION: Google coachella art. We’re gonna do that, but in a diy, non-corporate-smucky, ratty, neighborhoody way. BFAC is helping us make our art installation dreams come true by hosting a series of workshops this summer. Everyone is welcome! Session 1: rat pennant streamers Session 2: stage backdrop &amp; side panels Session 3: Giant rats Session 4: Signage Attend all 4 sessions &amp; gain free admittance to RATCHELLA! REPURPOSE YOUR OLD STUFF AS RATCHELLA ART: Got old t-shirts, sheets, table cloths, or clothes you want to get rid of? We'll take 'em! We are sourcing our materials rat style. Bring them to our first workshop on 7/22 or drop them off at BFAC in advance. OTHER ART SUPPLIES: Got paint of any kind, spray/wall/acrylic, etc.? We'll take it!

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

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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

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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

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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

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Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

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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

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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 🚨

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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

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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

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S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

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.

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