Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts

The Eliot School is a non-profit school and community resource that provides instruction and training in the fine and applied arts. We seek to advance appreciation of craftsmanship and to encourage the pleasure of creativity and artistic achievement.

LEGACY OF DIVERSITY & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENTThe Eliot School was founded in 1676 and endowed by John Eliot with the provision that it educate African and Native Americans as well as the children of settlers. Maintaining this legacy, we seek to engage people of all ages and all cultural, ethnic and economic backgrounds from the neighborhood, the city, and beyond.

DEDICATION TO ARTS EDUCATIONWe are guided by the belief that creative activity provides satisfaction, sharpens learning skills, increases mutual understanding, and enhances quality of life.

HISTORICAL NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCEWe are proud to preserve the school's building and grounds as an important historic site and a vital neighborhood resource.

CONGENIAL ENVIRONMENTWe are committed to maintaining the school's identity as a warm and welcming place where all who enter are treated with dignity and respect.

COOPERATION & COLLABORATIONWe are committed to building cooperative relationships with our neighbors, and collaborative partnerships with institutions whose values we share.

The Eliot School offers classes and workshops for all ages in woodworking, sewing, painting, drawing and related crafts and fine arts. Our affordable classes take place in a comfortable setting throughout the year.