The Katherine Martin Widmer School of Painting

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Located at 40 Quincy Street, Somerville, MA
617-628-0508 or [email protected]
See 'About' for class schedule/hours

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Now our 38th year!

10 weeks of painting, all materials included - kids $95, adults $150

(plus a $10 calendar-year registration fee)

There are four terms per calendar year, each culminating in a group show and reception for friends & family—join any time!

2017 Schedule:
Winter term: Jan 9-Mar 19
Spring term: Apr 10-Jun 15
Summer term: Jul 10 - Aug 17
Fall term: Sept 25-Dec 3

Class schedules are:

Adults:
7-9pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
12-2pm Tuesday

Teens & Kids:
5:15-6:30pm Wednesday

Adults, Teens, and Kids:
12:00-2:30pm Saturday - starts mid-way through the term

For more information, please contact us!

Address: 40 Quincy St, Somerville, MA 02143, USA

Phone: (617) 628-0508

moc.ncr@ylfrettubiwamak

State: Massachusetts

Zip Code: 02143

Opening Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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Reviews

Katherine is the heart and soul of this School, where so many people come together with a mutual love of learning and painting. Most importantly, Katherine teaches with kindness and patience for each student. I highly recommend the School of Painting, it's definitely one of Somerville's hidden artistic gems.

 9 years ago (23-05-2017)

I really enjoy my experience in this class!  The instructor has extensive experience which she shares with her students.   Katherine  will take the time to sit at your canvas with you one on one.  She gives class wide advice/instruction as well as individual.   The setting is eclectic and stimulating,  as is the social dynamic.   Alternatively, if you had a long day and just need to unwind,  you can simply enjoy the soft music and focus deeply on the paint before you.   Highly recommend.

 10 years ago (23-05-2016)

10 years ago we brought my 6-year-old daughter here to take painting classes.  She was loving them, and one day Katherine told us that in the summer parents could take the class along with their children.  We took this opportunity for a nice family activity, and surprise! I was hooked myself!

I have been painting there as an adult for nearly 10 years now, and I just love the community, and the way that beginners are encouraged to blossom into amazing artists. The talent I have seen in the artists (from ages 5 to 92) blows my mind, and so many of the artists, like me, had no idea that they could paint great art!

The Katherine Martin Widmer School of Painting has been an important part of my life ever since I discovered it, and I hope that my life allows me to keep it that way!

 11 years ago (14-02-2016)

This is a great place and a great community. If you're looking for a creative outlet, I can't recommend this studio enough! I've seen students with no experience become great artists with Katherine's help. I've also seen experienced painters push their boundaries and produce incredible pieces, and more importantly enjoy the company of fellow artists. 

The School of Painting is the best, and I encourage EVERYONE to give it a try!

 11 years ago (14-02-2016)

I spent months searching for a painting class, and I gave up for long periods a number of times. Finally, one day, I found what I was looking for; The Katherine Martin Widmer School of Painting. Obviously the price is unbeatable, not to mention all materials being included in the cost; but after experiencing this class for one and a half terms at this point, I can honestly say that I would pay twice what she charges, at least.

There are many great things that can be said about this class. First, being able to paint whatever I want, and not limited to some still-life that everyone else is also painting, makes the class so much more rewarding. Then there is the environment, a cozy studio full of wonderful artistic people, all amazingly friendly and helpful.

Finally, I have to talk about the teacher. Katherine is simply a wonderful, interesting, and caring woman who has been teaching students like myself for over 30 years. It is clear that she adores her students and thinks of them like family, and I think most of them feel the same way about her.

The only caveat I should mention, which has been mentioned by others, is that it can be a little frustrating waiting your turn when you need help. Since everyone is doing their own thing, and everyone needs separate instruction on the techniques for their own chosen subject, Katherine is kept very busy in the class. This is perfectly understandable, and necessary for the type of class it is, and I think it just requires a little calm patience.

I plan to keep signing up every new term for the foreseeable future. I look forward to the next class from the moment the last class ends.

(Note: This is my review from Yelp, originally written on 2/25/2010. I remain a student at the school, and have no plans to retire from it.)

 14 years ago (10-12-2012)

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