2025-2026 Hyde Park Art Association Workshops

Current Workshops:

Discounts:

To receive a discount you must click the orange “enter discount code” link before you check out. The available discounts are:

Discount code: member (10%) Discount code: siblings (10%) (must be in same class) Discount code: seniors (10%)

(you may only use one discount)

Seven days notice needed to cancel/transfer any reservations. Cancellation of reservations within seven days will not be refunded or transferred.

Basic Drawing Workshop with Larry Johnson

First Saturday of the Month:
February 7, March 7, April 4
10 am – 12 noon
Held at the MAC
$30 early bird discount thru January 24, then $35

By employing a simple approach you can accurately render still life objects with outline drawing. Learn how to look at and respond to what you see to integrate form, perspective and a sense of weight to create a convincing drawing. Challenge yourself in a supportive and fun atmosphere. All levels are welcome. Materials provided.

Larry Johnson, a 1979 graduate of The Art Institute of Boston, has been an artist all his life. He grew up making homemade comic books and self-published his book Tales of Fantasy for several years. These days he draws and paints landscapes, fantasy scenes and still life subject matter. A long time resident of Jamaica Plain, he moved to Hyde Park in 2009, and for five years taught a comic book workshop at The Menino Arts Center. He currently teaches drawing to residents of local retirement communities through the Hyde Park Art Association’s Mobile Arts Program. And he is also a member artist of the Switch Co-op, an art gallery located in Hyde Park, and serves on its steering committee.

Basic Watercolor Workshop with Larry Johnson

Second Saturday of the Month:
February 14, March 14, April 11
10 am – 12 noon
Held at the MAC
$30 early bird discount thru January 31, then $35

Learn how to employ the watercolor medium to its best advantage, using washes and other techniques to create illuminated color compositions. By accurately rendering the color and textures of still life objects and nature scenes you will be able to understand and explore the possibilities of watercolor painting in a friendly supportive atmosphere. All levels welcome. Materials provided or bring your own.

Oil Pastel Workshop with Larry Johnson
Saturday, February 21
10 am – 12 pm
Held at the MAC
$30 early bird discount thru February 7, then $35

Remember drawing with crayons? Well, oil pastels are more advanced and are formulated to blend and combine in exciting and engaging ways. From subtle effects to vibrant colors and textures you can get some interesting effects from oil pastels. It’s somewhere between drawing and painting. Explore the possibilities of this medium in easy exercises in this one day workshop. Materials provided.

Anatomy for the Visual Artist with Cassandre Charles
Four Wednesdays, March 4 – 25
7 – 9 pm
Held at the MAC
$135 early bird discount thru February 11, then $155

Unlock the secrets of the human form! This hands-on workshop will explore the bones, muscles, and proportions that bring drawings to life. You’ll learn how anatomy shapes movement, posture, and expression, and how to translate that knowledge into powerful, expressive art. Through guided exercises, you will gain the tools to draw with confidence. Learn to capture the beauty of the figure in your own style. Perfect for beginners building a foundation or experienced artists ready to sharpen their skills.

Cassandre Charles is a multi-media artist, a professional dancer, and a figure/life model. Her visual art reflects her obsession with the anatomy and the magic of all body types in movement.

Discounts:

To receive a discount you must click the orange “enter discount code” link before you check out. The available discounts are:

Discount code: member (10%) Discount code: siblings (10%) (must be in same class) Discount code: seniors (10%)

(you may only use one discount)