Visual Arts & Crafts

Our visual arts and crafts classes offer an opportunity for people of all backgrounds and skill levels to flex their creative muscles and have fun working with with paint, charcoal, ink, metal, wood, glass, fiber, and more.

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Winter 2021 Virtual Art Show - Escapism and Art

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The works in this show express how we escape our ever-changing situation through the art we create. How has our current climate led you to think about how you express yourself, and how outside influences impact your way of making work?

Artists in this show include: Andrea Karls, Barb Thomas, Catherine Hughes, Craig O'Neill, Darcey Crandall, David Andrus, Deeksha Dua, denise heintze, Donna Gordon, Elizabeth Coxe, Gary Goldstein, Hormoz Goodarzy, Jaclyn Poeschl, Jennifer Johnston, Judith Dillman, Judith Prager, Kelley Donnelly, Kelly Slater, Kimberley Harding, Kristen Callahan, Margot Mims, Melba Juez-Perrone, Pui Wu, Sally Brzozowski, Sharon Pattison.

ON DISPLAY JANUARY 11 - MARCH 12

Propose a Small Group Show!

Small group shows are small groups (3-10 CCAE artists) who would like to display their work together under a specific shared vision. It is a chance for students to connect with other artists, display their own work, and participate in a larger artist community at CCAE. Read the Proposal Submission Guidelines or fill out the Proposal Submission Form.

Art Supplies

Many of the visual arts classes require the purchase of additional art supplies. The supply lists can be found in the section description for each class.

Once you register for a class, the supply list will be accessible through your online account under Academics > Current Classes > Section description.

“The teacher [Kelly Slater] is encouraging and inspiring, inviting all of us to try natural drawing and various kinds of reduction and trace monotype. It made me more open to experimentation and new techniques. Her positivity and enthusiasm made the class the high point of everyone’s pandemic week.”

Kathleen D., Trace Monotypes: Improvisational Printmaking at Home

"The way Nick [Mancini] organized the class was very impressive. I appreciated the mix of lecture, demonstration, time to work and critiques... I think this class was well organized and made the best use of distance learning."

Carole S., Watercolor Pen & Ink Illustration

"I appreciated the openness and interactive nature of the class. Dan [Paret] was wonderful to offer an extra class and help with questions. This class was one my few regular commitments during the COVID spring months and really looked forward to it."

Rebecca B., Woodcarving: Demo and Questions

"Because this class was virtual, I was able to participate. I wouldn't be driving to Cambridge (from the North Shore) to take the class. I also liked the diversity of people and abilities in this class!"

Student, Beginner Drawing