Anatomy of the Hand, Arm, & Shoulder: 4-Week Class

BFAC Members get %25 off! For beginners and advanced artists alike, this deep dive into upper limb anatomy offers a transformative approach to figure drawing. Over the course of 4 consecutive Thursday evenings, we'll explore the bones, muscles, and surface anatomy of the upper limb, from shoulder mechanics to hand gestures. Learn to draw arms and hands with confidence.

Boston Figurative Art Center

Intro to Watercolors

Non-Members: $50 Members: $40 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.

Stitch 'n B*tch

This one’s for all of you sewing/crocheting/knitting/textile lovers! Join us for a biweekly meet-up, BYOCP... (BYOCP = bring your own [unfinished or not-yet-started] creative projects!) 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. Professional artist and fashion designer Mary Kahle of Kahle Studios will be on site to trouble-shoot and provide feedback! All experience levels and ages welcome! Snacks will be provided. Timed breaks will be enforced. (LOL we don’t need to include this)

Community Potluck

*Free for Members! Make sure you're logged into your account to book. Join us for a potluck dinner! Form connections with other members of the Boston Figure community, enjoy home-made food, do some drawing, laugh, eat too much dessert, etc. Link to sign up for potluck: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ohhpninGj5BTAz163oDKNSpDQJ0DWGdUnWaZXvEbMv8/edit?gid=0#gid=0">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ohhpninGj5BTAz163oDKNSpDQJ0DWGdUnWaZXvEbMv8/edit?gid=0#gid=0</a>

Spring Watercolors - Botanicals & Pollinators: 3-Week Class

*25% discount for members! In this beginner-friendly class, we'll welcome the Spring and explore the beauty of painting flowers and insects in a relaxed, welcoming setting! Imagine your dream Spring garden and learn foundational watercolor skills. You'll build a foundation in color mixing, brush control, and embracing the natural flow of watercolor. The class emphasizes observation, experimentation, and enjoying the process. No prior experience required - beginners encouraged!

Figure Drawing Basics: 3-Week Class

BFAC Members get 25% off! New to figure drawing? Maybe you’ve been practicing, but feel stuck or in need of a new perspective? Illustrator, cartoonist, and figure drawing instructor Chris O’Neill (@thumbsoneill) shares his approach to nailing proportions, making faster drawings, getting loose, and having more fun at figure drawing! Each class, Chris focuses on a fresh topic, so learn something new every time you come! This workshop will include three demos and individual instruction for each student throughout the evening.

BYOBook

Welcome to BYO(Book)! A non-traditional book club centered around a love of reading with no assigned book 📖 The general structure is that the first 30 minutes are a meet/greet between participants where we can share what we’ve been reading, ask people for recommendations, or just simply meet new people! Then, the following 1.5 hours are dedicated time to read whatever your current novel/article/magazine/manga/comic/etc. is of your choosing. Snacks and beverages provided! There will also be a rotating stack of books available so that if you’d like to pick up something new just for the night you can! See you there!

Cyanotype Workshop

*25% discount for members! Learn the entire cyanotype process, from blank paper to beautifully finished blue prints. Perfect for beginners, anyone interested in alternative photography, or a fun activity to do with friends, this workshop will leave you with 5–10 unique prints and a new art form for you to try at home! One of the earliest photographic techniques, cyanotypes (also known as blueprints or sunprints) use light-sensitive chemicals and the power of sunlight to produce striking blue images. In this class, you’ll have access to stencils and a variety of natural and found materials to design your own prints.

Paint & Sip

Members: $20 Non-Members: $35 Join artist and instructor Halle Cooper for a night of guided painting and wine! 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.

3 Ring Sampler Jewelry Workshop

Join Analise of Mind’s Eye Collective for a hands-on beginner jewelry workshop where you will create your own bespoke sterling silver rings! In this 2-hour class, you'll learn the basics of jewelry making to form, texture, and solder sterling silver into 3 different styles of rings: You'll have the opportunity to test out different hammers and letter stamps to create a Textured Ring, use pliers to create a funky Squiggle Ring, and learn to set a gemstone of your choice in a Gemstone Stacking Ring! Perfect for date night, girls' night out, or a fun gift-making experience, this class is limited to just 6 people to ensure personalized attention. No experience is needed, and all materials and tools are provided. By the end of the session, you'll take home a special piece or distinctive set of three of your very own handcrafted sterling silver rings.

Queer Figure Drawing

*Pay-what-you-can (suggested $15) at the door, and free for BFAC members* Queer artists, queer models, queer vibes. Join us for our monthly Queer Figure Drawing Night: a drop-in figure session at BFAC for queers, by queers. Anyone who comes to draw can opt into a 5-20 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!

Join Analise of Mind’s Eye Collective for a hands-on beginner jewelry workshop where you will create your own bespoke sterling silver rings! In this 3-hour class, you'll learn the basics of jewelry making to form, texture, and solder sterling silver into 3 different styles of rings: You'll have the opportunity to test out different hammers and letter stamps to create a Textured Ring, use pliers to create a funky Squiggle Ring, and learn to set a gemstone of your choice in a Gemstone Stacking Ring! Perfect for date night, girls' night out, or a fun gift-making experience, this class is limited to just 6 people to ensure personalized attention. No experience is needed, and all materials and tools are provided. By the end of the session, you'll take home a special piece or distinctive set of three of your very own handcrafted sterling silver rings.

Exploring Watercolors: 3-Week Class

*25% discount for members! Join a three-week journey into watercolor painting with instructor Adam Lubkin, meeting once a week to explore new subjects and techniques! From still life and landscapes to botanicals and insects, each session offers something fresh and inspiring. Lessons build naturally, so both new and returning students can keep developing their skills and confidence month after month. All levels welcome.

Hammer Textured Rings Workshop

Join Analise of Mind’s Eye Collective for a hands-on beginner jewelry workshop where you will create your own bespoke sterling silver rings! In this 2-hour class, you'll learn the basics of jewelry making to form, stamp, texture, and solder sterling silver into a ring. You'll have the opportunity to stamp a name, word, or textured pattern on to your rings to create something unique to you. Come with ideas in mind or take the time to experiment and be surprised! Perfect for date night, girls' night out, or a fun gift-making experience, this class is limited to just 6 people to ensure personalized attention. No experience is needed, and all materials and tools are provided. By the end of the session, you'll take home a distinctive set of 3-4, time permitting, of your very own handcrafted sterling silver rings.

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

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 🚨

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

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 📈

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.

Where

bostonfigureart

Experiences

Anatomy of the Hand, Arm, & Shoulder: 4-Week Class

3 Ring Sampler Jewelry Workshop

Intro to Watercolors

Stitch 'n B*tch

Community Potluck

Spring Watercolors - Botanicals & Pollinators: 3-Week Class

Figure Drawing Basics: 3-Week Class

BYOBook

Cyanotype Workshop

Paint & Sip

Stitch 'n B*tch

Queer Figure Drawing

3 Ring Sampler Jewelry Workshop

Exploring Watercolors: 3-Week Class

Hammer Textured Rings Workshop