UPCOMING
As of 2026, I have been teaching for 20 years. It is a joy, a passion and an inquiry. When we work together, I'm always excited to see how we can move from hesitation to freedom. When we explore together, magic often follows.
I teach online and in the Boston area. See options below and check the websites for up-to-date information.
CLUB ARTFUL (online)
In August 2025, my dear friend and master bookbinder, Bari Zaki and I launched Club Artful, our online ZOOM art and craft workshop, which meets the first Sunday of each month and is open to all. In the first hour, Bari leads us in making an exquisite paper craft and, in the second, I lead us in drawing, painting and collage. The art and craft are designed to go together and each month we work on a different theme. Our gatherings are calm, convivial and creative. Participants receive a recording a few hours later to work with again at any time. All levels of experience are welcome. We envision our artists sharing these projects and sending good vibes into the world!
Read more and sign up: www.barizaki.com/workshops-online
BOOKFUL (online)
My live online class, BOOKFUL, is a collaboration with my dear friend, artist and master bookbinder, Bari Zaki of the bookbinding and paper goods shop, Bari Zaki Studio, in Chicago. In this 4-week class, Bari teaches us how to make a handmade book in the first week. In the next three weeks, I lead us through visual storytelling exercises. We offer 3 sessions per year (fall, winter and spring) and each has a different theme. While art remains our focus, we have now introduced words and storytelling. We began this series in 2020 and it has grown into a beautiful community of creators. Bari provides a kit with the materials including beautiful cover papers, all included in the price. I create a slide show with inspirational art from other artists to begin our work together. All levels of experience are welcome.
Concord Art
I began teaching drawing at Concord Art in 2020 and it has become a wonderful teaching home for me. Concord Art is located in historic Concord, MA, a short drive from Boston.
It has excellent art exhibitions with opportunities for artists of all kinds to show their work and a yearly exhibition for students. My goal is to help participants find bold ways to inquire into drawing and to explore with confidence. And for us all to experience the joy of discovery together. I offer classes at Concord Art in the fall, winter and spring. Most classes are in person though a few are online. Please check the catalogue!
The Mosesian Center
The Mosesian Center is centrally located in Watertown, MA, minutes from Harvard Square and the center of Boston. It was my first teaching home and where I had my studio for 15 years before moving it back home. I'm delighted to continue my association with the Center through my classes there. My book, The Confident Creative, is based on my first couple of years of teaching at the Center. Little did I know that when I accepted the invitation to teach there that I would discover a passion for sharing art making with others. I now teach intensive one-day workshops at the Center in fall, winter and spring. Course offerings include drawing and painted paper collage.
Carla Sonheim Presents (online)
In 2010, my book about drawing, The Confident Creative, was published by Findhorn Press. One day, around this time, I opened my spam email folder to find a note from Carla who had also published a book about drawing and had then created a wonderful online teaching platform with her filmmaker/photographer husband, Steve Sonheim. They invited me to teach a class with them and flew to Boston to film it. I was thrilled as we shared a passion for the way art making can open creative forces in us all. Our first series of classes was called Making Art a Practice. A year or two later, I flew to Seattle where they live and we filmed the sequel, Making Art a Practice/ In and Out of the Sketchbook. These courses are available now for self study. I had a wonderful time filming them under Carla's and Steve's able guidance and I hope you enjoy!
