





Mixed media classes
Introducing Mixed Media Classes for younger kids! This experimental approach encourages young artists to explore various mediums, including monotype, drawing, and painting. Through hands-on learning, children will discover new techniques and express their creativity while developing their own unique style. In a fun, collaborative group setting, they’ll gain confidence and have the freedom to experiment with different materials, all while making art that’s truly their own. Sign up today for a creative adventure!
Saturdays TBD
2:00-3:30 pm
June: TBD—depending on enrollment
86 Joy Street, Studio 37, 2nd floor, Somerville, MA 02143
Ages: 5-6 years old
Instructor: Katya Popova
$40 per person, materials included
$160 per month (4 sessions)
Payment: cash, personal check or
Venmo: @Katya-Popova
Zelle: to Katya Popova; katyakatyapopova_at_gmail



After school drawing and painting
This drawing class is designed for kids ages 8-12 to explore their creativity through drawing. We will start with simple forms and observation, still lifes and objects, while learning key concepts like composition, perspective, shading, and how to use different drawing mediums. Through hands-on playful activities and guided exercises, children will explore their imagination and develop their own personal style.
Tuesdays
3:30-5:00 pm
Starting June: tbd—depending on enrollment
86 Joy Street, Studio 37, 2nd floor, Somerville, MA 02143
Ages: 8-12
Instructor: Katya Popova
$40 per person, materials included
$160 per month (4 sessions)
Payment: cash, personal check or
Venmo: @Katya-Popova
Zelle: to Katya Popova; katyakatyapopova_at_gmail
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“Triptych”by Shiva. Watercolor, acrylic ink, tape on watercolor paper cold press.
GALLERY: COGITANIA / THE ARTS AT THE ARMORY / VERNON STREET STUDIO PRIVATE CLASSES
In the third “Art and Chemistry” workshop we looked at 3D objects of art with focus on plaster as the medium, its history and appliacations. Students experimented by working with plaster gause, creating replicas of their own hands, as well as learned how to mix Plaster Paris and create simple molds, using plastic containers/packaging.
Shiva, 6 years old. Watercolor and ink on paper.
Monoprint test on Newsprint paper using different textures: bubblewrap, rope.
Emily. Acrylic on paper.
Acrylic on paper.
“Dragon or Dino”, construction paper, acrylic, multi colored tape.
Cogitania, “Art and Chemistry”. Plaster gauze and Plaster Paris molds.
“Perekati pole”, papier mache, acrylic paint.
Playing ball with “Perekati pole”.
Hugging “Perekati Pole”.
Kid exhibit of Monotype prints.
Monotype on paper.
Monotype experiment.
Cogitania, “Art and Chemistry”. Monoprint on Stonehenge paper.
Monotype on paper.
Eliot, 9 years old. Watercolor, acrylic ink, charcoal, pastel on Bristol paper.
Chelsey McGovern with kids.
Teaching art at the Armory, Somerville. Jennifer is dancing!
Nathanial and Eliot painting “en plain air” with watercolor.
Nathanial, 6 years old. Electric marker-pen drawing, watercolor on paper.
Joanna, 6 years old. Ink and watercolor on paper.
Eliot, ink on Bristol paper.