Instructor: Sage Neighbors Wednesdays, 4 wks starting March 19 5–7pm Are you someone who “can’t even draw a stick figure” but have secretly always wanted to learn about art? Well consider this course with local artist Sage Neighbors an introduction to an introduction to drawing! Students will learn the absolute basics of drawing supplies (from…

Instructors: Michelle Hawran March 15th 12–3pm $60, $54 Member’s Price (all materials included!) *This price reflects the final class only, as the first two classes have already occurred*   Add a little art and art history to your Saturdays! Bring a bagged lunch to WAC Studios to enjoy while listening to a short lecture about…

Instructor: Christy Corey Sunday, Mar 9 11-2pm Calling all food lovers! Learn the art of dip pens and black ink with artist and UConn professor Christy Corey! Students will use a combination of ink washes and watercolor along with pen and ink mark making techniques to draw studies of delicious foods and dessert (using photos…

Instructor: Michelle Hawran Fridays, 4 wks starting Feb 21 1–3pm $145, $130.5 Member’s Price (all materials included)   Learn the basics of oil painting from local artist Michelle Hawran in a relaxed, stress free environment. This course will cover a range of techniques from glazing to blending to impasto, as well as tips for how…

Instructor: Sage Neighbors Wednesdays, 4 wks starting Feb 12 4–6pm Explore the world of soft pastels in this introductory course taught by local artist Sage Neighbors. Learn essential techniques like color layering, hatching, and blending, to bring your artwork to life. Designed for beginners, this class offers a hands-on approach to trying out pastels in…

Instructor: Michelle Hawran Tuesdays, 6wks  starting Jan 28 5-7pm Put your art skills to use with an array of challenging projects, giving you a chance to grow and practice as an artist.  Recommended you have either taken our beginners and intermediate programs, or have prior art experience. 1/28: Pointillism 2/4: Pointillism 2/11: Chalk pastels 2/18:…

Instructor: Sage Neighbors Fridays, 4 wks starting Jan 10 1–3pm   Join local artist Sage Neighbors for Intermediate Watercolor to deepen your skills and explore more advanced watercolor techniques. Ideal for those with basic experience, this class offers guidance and a supportive environment to elevate your watercolor practice by refining your brush handling, practicing color…

Instructor: Michelle Hawran Sunday, Dec 15 Two sessions available: 11-1pm OR 1:30-3:30pm $35 per session (2 ornaments included), $31.50 Member’s Price Get into the holiday spirit by painting your own wooden ornaments at WAC Studios! Your hand painted ornaments will make the perfect gifts for friends and family, or to hang on your own tree!…

Instructor: Sage Neighbors Saturday, Nov 16 from 11-2pm $60, $54 Member’s Price (all materials included)   Get your holiday cards finished early this year! Local artist Sage Neighbors will walk students through how to design and cut their own stencils, and then use that handmade stencil and paint to create cards with a personal touch…

Instructor: Michelle Hawran Sunday, Nov 10 11-2pm $60, $54 Member’s Price (all materials included)   Practice drawing the human face from photographs in a relaxed, stress free environment! Learn about facial proportions, measurements, and how to use charcoal to add the right shadows and highlights to make your portrait pop. No experience needed.   All…