Students will use appropriation of different materials to put together a mixed media piece that describes and represnets their cutural backgroun, their heritage, and who they are as individuals. Studesnt will also get a brief lesson in how to compose a work of art: learning about the basic elements and principles of design, which will assist them in utilizing their materials to create wonderful works of art. Call 617-566-5715 to sign up. Limited to 15.

Instructor: Alison Wells

Saturday, 1:00-4:00pm p.m.

Children learn to paint and draw as they develop their creativity: create fantastic landscapes and imaginary creatures, while learning more about art and design. Nine week class runs 4 to 6 p.m. in a friendly, encouraging environment at the Brookline Arts Center. Advance registration required, call 617-566-5715 or visit www.brooklineartscenter.com

A fun event returns! combine holiday shopping with a chance to taste fine scotch and/or wine! At the 36th annual Crafts Showcase, going on now at the Brookline Arts Center. For more, call 617-566-5715 or visit bit.ly/ikkbFu

Free Scotch and Wine Tasting on Thursday from 6 to 8 at the Crafts Showcase. That will put you in the mood to find fun, unique gifts for others, and yourself! We will have personal shoppers to make it easy to find what you want that's within your price range!

For more info, visit: bit.ly/ikkbFu

Brookline Arts Center, 86 Monmouth Street, for more info, call 617-566-5715.

Come meet the artists who will be exhibiting their work at the Brookline Arts Center during 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013. See examples of their work at the Brookline Public Library's Hunneman Hall, in "Attractions" New art coming to the Brookline Arts Center.

The closing reception is Thursday, Sept. 30 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public at Hunneman Hall, Main Branch of the Brookline Public Library.

Here's a chance for your 9 to 13 year old start the weekend with creativity and fun, in a watercolor painting and drawing class at the Brookline Arts Center.

Class starts on Saturday, September 25 and run for 8 weeks (till Nov. 13): it's a 2 hour class from 10 a.m. to noon. A great way to do something fun, meet new children, while indulging the love of drawing and painting.

Advance registration is required! Call 617-566-5715 for more information, or to register.

Class information on the web

Children not only learn to make sculpture in this class, they construct large sculptures and models, built up from boxes, tubes, and lots of other inspiring materials. The teacher, Elizabeth Rocha, has experience with sculpture, drawing, painting, and large puppets for the theatre. At the Brookline Arts Center, convenient to Beacon street parking and the MBTA: http://www.brooklineartscenter.com/classes/children.html#10