SEPTEMBER 2026
8/31/26 — Fall trimester classes begin
9/7/26 — Labor Day - No classes held
9/12/26 — Kindness Rocks Painting Event, 9-11am
OCTOBER 2026
10/4/26 — Winter Class Re-Registration for CURRENT students begins
10/11/26 — Winter Class Registration for NEW students begins
10/12/26 — Indigenous Peoples' Day - ALL classes held as normal
11/18/26 — Great Road Stroll - 10am-2pm
10/31/26 — Halloween - ALL classes held as normal - Students are welcome to attend class in costume. (If families prefer to skip class we understand but we can only provide make up classes according to our regular class & make up policy)
NOVEMBER 2026
11/11/26 — Veterans Day - ALL classes held as normal
11/23/26 — Last day of Fall Trimester
11/24-29/26 — No classes for Thanksgiving break
8/31/26 — Fall trimester classes begin
9/7/26 — Labor Day - No classes held
9/12/26 — Kindness Rocks Painting Event, 9-11am
OCTOBER 2026
10/4/26 — Winter Class Re-Registration for CURRENT students begins
10/11/26 — Winter Class Registration for NEW students begins
10/12/26 — Indigenous Peoples' Day - ALL classes held as normal
11/18/26 — Great Road Stroll - 10am-2pm
10/31/26 — Halloween - ALL classes held as normal - Students are welcome to attend class in costume. (If families prefer to skip class we understand but we can only provide make up classes according to our regular class & make up policy)
NOVEMBER 2026
11/11/26 — Veterans Day - ALL classes held as normal
11/23/26 — Last day of Fall Trimester
11/24-29/26 — No classes for Thanksgiving break
Kindness Rocks Painting Event
Saturday, September 12, 9-11am
Come spend some time with us painting Kindness Rocks with happy, positive imagery of your choosing. Take them with you, give them to a friend, leave them in our rock garden to spread joy and be shared with those who needs a little more happiness in their life...
This is a free event. All supplies provided along with light snacks.
This is a free event. All supplies provided along with light snacks.
ActonArt opened in June of 2003 with 30 students in a 5-class summer program. During the past twenty-three years we have added a number of classes tailored to various student populations. Among them are Painting and Portfolio level classes which are designed to provide high level instruction for students who wish to pursue fine and commercial art careers, and classes designed for the interests and schedules of adults.
Our Mission is to provide the highest quality drawing and fine art process and technique instruction to children, teens, and adults. We will always endeavor to accomplish this goal by creating a safe, supportive, and non-critical environment for students. We believe that everyone can benefit by learning foundational drawing skills whether they intend to use them in their careers or as a means of personal self-expression or enjoyment.
ACTONART GIFT CARDS can be purchased in any denomination from $20-$2000. Gift Cards can be put towards weekly art classes, workshops, private lessons, and art supplies for sale at ActonArt. (Gift Cards cannot be used for ActonArt Merchandise sold through Printify at this time.)
For sale in the lobby
$9.50
August 31st — November 23rd
Click to expand for daily schedule.
Monday Fall Schedule
| MONDAY | Age Range | Class Time | Location | Tuition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HomeSchool Drawing 2 | 8 yrs old & up | 11am-12:30pm | Simultaneous | $505.00 | OPEN |
| Adult Acrylic Painting | Teens and Adult | 1-3pm | In-Studio | $415.00 | OPEN |
| Intermediate 1 Drawing | 9 yrs old to Adult | 4-5:30pm | Simultaneous | $505.00 | FULL |
| Basic 2 Drawing | 7.5-9 yrs old | 4:30-5:30pm | Simultaneous | $390.00 | 1 SPOT |
| Watercolor Painting | 12 yrs old to Adult | 6-7:30pm | In-Studio | $525.00 | OPEN |
| Procreate 2 | 13 yrs old to Adult | 6-8pm | In-Studio | $525.00 | OPEN |
Tuesday Fall Schedule
| TUESDAY | Age Range | Class Time | Location | Tuition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Portrait Drawing | Teens and Adult | 10:30am-12:30pm | Simultaneous | $390.00 | OPEN |
| Adult Watercolor Painting | Teens and Adult | 1-3pm | In-Studio | $415.00 | OPEN |
| Intro to Painting | 10 yrs old & up | 4-5:30pm | In-Studio | $525.00 | OPEN |
| Faces, Features & Figures | 13 yrs old to Adult | 4-5:30pm | Simultaneous | $515.00 | OPEN |
| Intermediate 1 Drawing | 9 yrs old to Adult | 4-5:30pm | Simultaneous | $505.00 | FULL |
| Beginners Drawing | 5-6.5 yrs old | 4:30-5:30pm | In-Studio | $390.00 | 1 SPOT |
| Basic 1 Drawing | 6.5-7.5 yrs old | 6-7pm | In-Studio | $390.00 | OPEN |
| Intermediate 2 Drawing | 10 yrs old to Adult | 6-7:30pm | Simultaneous | $505.00 | OPEN |
| Acrylic Painting | 12 yrs old to Adult | 6-8pm | In-Studio | $535.00 | FULL |
| The Art Year | 12 yrs old & up | 6-8pm | In-Studio | $525.00 | OPEN |
Wednesday Fall Schedule
| WEDNESDAY | Age Range | Class Time | Location | Tuition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate 1 Drawing | 9 yrs old to Adult | 4-5:30pm | Simultaneous | $505.00 | OPEN |
| Intro to Portrait Drawing | 12 yrs old to Adult | 6-7:30pm | Simultaneous | $505.00 | OPEN |
| Procreate 1 | 13 yrs old to Adult | 6-8pm | In-Studio | $525.00 | OPEN |
Thursday Fall Schedule
| THURSDAY | Age Range | Class Time | Location | Tuition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Oil & Acrylic Painting | Teens and Adult | 12:30-2:30pm | In-Studio | $415.00 | OPEN |
| Adult Studio Art | Teens and Adult | 12:30-2:30pm | In-Studio | $415.00 | OPEN |
| Adult Drawing 1 & 2 | Teens and Adult | 1-3pm | Simultaneous | $525.00 | OPEN |
| Color Pencil Drawing | 12 yrs old to Adult | 4-5:30pm | Simultaneous | $505.00 | OPEN |
| Charcoal & Pastel | 13 yrs old to Adult | 4-5:30pm | In-Studio | $505.00 | OPEN |
| Printmaking | 13 yrs old to Adult | 4-5:30pm | In-Studio | $505.00 | OPEN |
| Manga 1 | 10 yrs old & up | 4:30-5:30pm | Simultaneous | $390.00 | OPEN |
| Manga 1x | 11 yrs old & up | 6-7:30pm | Simultaneous | $505.00 | 1 SPOT |
| Manga 2 | 12 yrs old & up | 6-8pm | Simultaneous | $525.00 | 1 SPOT |
| Advanced Studio Art | 15 yrs old & up | 6-8pm | In-Studio | $525.00 | OPEN |
| Portfolio Development | 16 yrs old & up | 6-8pm | In-Studio | $525.00 | OPEN |
Friday Fall Schedule
| FRIDAY | Age Range | Class Time | Location | Tuition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeschool Drawing 1 | 5-8.5 yrs old | 11:30am-12:30pm | Simultaneous | $395.00 | OPEN |
| Adult Intro to Painting | Teens and Adult | 1-3pm | In-Studio | $415.00 | OPEN |
| Beginners Drawing | 5-6.5 yrs old | 4-5pm | Simultaneous | $395.00 | OPEN |
| Cartooning & Chibi | 8 yrs old & up | 4:30-5:30pm | Simultaneous | $395.00 | FULL |
| Basic 1 Drawing | 6.5-7.5 yrs old | 5:30-6:30pm | Simultaneous | $395.00 | OPEN |
| Portrait Painting | 14 yrs old to Adult | 5:30-8pm | In-Studio | $565.00 | OPEN |
| Drawing for Teens | 12.5-19 yrs old | 6-7:30pm | Simultaneous | $505.00 | OPEN |
| Basic 2 Drawing | 7.5-9 yrs old | 7-8pm | Simultaneous | $390.00 | OPEN |
Saturday Fall Schedule
| SATURDAY | Age Range | Class Time | Location | Tuition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manga 1 | 10 yrs old & up | 9-10am | Simultaneous | $390.00 | 1 SPOT |
| Intermediate 1 Drawing | 9 yrs old to Adult | 9-10:30am | Simultaneous | $505.00 | FULL |
| Adult Beginner Pastel Drawing | Teens and Adult | 9:30-11:30am | Online | $380.00 | OPEN |
| Cartooning & Chibi | 8 yrs old & up | 10:30-11:30am | Simultaneous | $390.00 | FULL |
| Sketchbooking | 12 yrs old to Adult | 11am-12pm | In-Studio | $390.00 | OPEN |
| Oil Painting 1 | 13 yrs old to Adult | 11:30am-2pm | In-Studio | $565.00 | 1 SPOT |
| Drawing, Dungeons & Dragons 1 & 2 | 12 yrs old & up | 12:30-3:30pm | In-Studio | $540.00 | OPEN |
| Basic 1 Drawing | 6.5-7.5 yrs old | 1-2pm | In-Studio | $390.00 | OPEN |
| Beginners Drawing | 5- 6.5 yrs old | 2:30-3:30pm | In-Studio | $390.00 | OPEN |
| Oil Painting 2 | 14 yrs old to Adult | 2:30-5pm | In-Studio | $565.00 | OPEN |
| Advanced Painting | 15 yrs old to Adult | 2:30-5pm | In-Studio | $565.00 | OPEN |
| Basic 2 Drawing | 7.5-9 yrs old | 4-5pm | Simultaneous | $390.00 | OPEN |
| Cartooning 2 | 10 yrs old & up | 4-5:30pm | Simultaneous | $505.00 | OPEN |
| Advanced Painting | 15 yrs old to Adult | 5:30-8pm | In-Studio | $565.00 | FULL |
Workshops run over the Winter, Feb, Mar, and Apr School Breaks as well as the Acton-Boxborough elementary schools Half Day Wednesdays. Here are some of the fun options. Click to see more.
ActonArt is partnering with several local libraries to participate in the Free Art Movement. The Free Art Movement encourages artists and creators to giveaway art and helps people learn more about their neighborhoods and local arts scenes while making art accessible, fostering community, and encouraging creativity.
* We will be dropping off containers full of artwork that would be free to anyone visiting the libraries to take. The artwork we will be giving away will be a combination of teachers and students artwork. All donated art will be rolled up in plastic sleeves to keep the art safe.
* This is completely voluntary but if your child chooses to donate their art please make it clear to them that they will not be getting it back. We are not only trying to spread some art (and the Joy art brings) but to also encourage students to give back to their communities.
* You can see some examples of the Free Art Movement on Instagram using the hashtags #FreeArtsMovement #IFoundArt and #SpreadJoy
* If you or your child would like to donate any artwork made at ActonArt we will be collecting submissions in the orange bin by the Red Table in the back Lobby all summer long.
Artwork can be donated anonymously and we will add this form to your artwork:
Forms are available on the red table in the back lobby
Or can be filled out with your (or your Childs) name using this form: (First name only is fine)
ActonArt: 69 Great Rd, Acton, MA 01720 * 978-266-1600 * info@actonart.com
