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The Plein-Air Art Academy
Brookline's studio for creativity, growth, and hands-on art for all ages.
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Brookline's studio for creativity, growth, and hands-on art for all ages.
Located at 1386B Beacon St, Brookline, The Plein-Air Art Academy offers painting classes for kids and adults, engaging retreats, and monthly workshops in watercolor, pastels, and embroidery. Led by Diana, the owner and teacher, the studio fosters creative exploration in a supportive, no-pressure setting, with opportunities for family activities, outdoor classes, and guided museum trips when seasons allow.
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Full-day immersive experiences combining art creation with mindfulness activities like pilates, meditation walks, and journaling for personal growth.
After-school and weekend classes for kids exploring drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and art history in a fun, engaging environment.
Creative day camps for children featuring art projects, games, outdoor activities, sports, and playground time.
Themed sessions for all skill levels covering techniques like watercolor, pastels, embroidery, and mixed media in a no-pressure setting.
Outdoor art classes that take inspiration from nature and local scenery, teaching techniques for painting in open-air settings.
Educational outings to museums and cultural sites with kid-friendly discussions on artists, mythology, and art movements.
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Overall rating
Defne Surujon
I’ve taken several painting classes with Diana and have always found her to be an incredible teacher and mentor. When she announced her all-day retreat, I knew it would be the creative reset I needed—and it truly was. The day’s rhythm, from pilates to a meditative walk, was beautifully designed to connect mind and body. Through collage and journaling, I found new clarity about my priorities and what truly defines my sense of self-worth. The experience helped me process major life changes with calm and confidence, rather than anxiety. Most importantly, the retreat became a catalyst for me to take my art practice seriously again. I left feeling grounded and inspired to carve out more space for creativity in my life. Diana’s insight, empathy, and encouragement continue to guide me; I can’t recommend her retreats and classes highly enough. They nurture both the artist and the person behind the art.
Dana Vuzman
I attended Diana's one-day retreat, and it was grounding, thought-provoking, and inspiring. After 30 years away from a paintbrush, attending this retreat reminded me how thrilling it is to create, experiment, and take risks — a lesson that applies not just to art, but to personal growth, well being and other aspects of our lives. Sharing my artwork with my kids, who attended Diana’s after-school classes, made it even more special. Highly recommend!
Deirdre Nectow
I did a one day workshop with Diana. It was a perfect mix of mindfulness, pilates, artistic activities and some time in nature. I left feeling energized with some clear takeaways personally. It was a bit scary signing up because I am not artistic, but it was very fun, supportive and accommodated all levels of talent.
Allon Klein
Our daughter absolutely LOVED summer camp! It was a place of creativity and games, but also so much more — sports, walks and playgrounds. And Diana and her crew are so attentive. Can’t recommend it enough! We will be back.
Florencia Barros
An amazing experience! My daughter has had a wonderful time at this art studio. Diana, the owner and teacher, is truly one of a kind. Her teaching approach and curriculum are outstanding—she creates a space where kids not only learn techniques but also express themselves freely. Every class ends with colorful, creative pieces that reflect their imagination and growth. The monthly workshops are also a real gem. Whether it's watercolor, pastels, or embroidery, each session offers a chance to explore a new technique in a supportive, no-pressure environment. You don’t need to be an expert—just willing to experiment and have fun. It’s a fantastic way to unlock creativity and try something new. Highly recommended!
Maria Gapotchenko
My child has grown by leaps and bounds at Diana's studio. Professionalism and depth of knowledge combined with sensitivity and kindness -- a winning combination!
