Sage Neighbors Wednesdays from 5–7pm 4 wks, starting October 30th (10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20) $145, $130.5 Member’s Price (all materials included)   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…

As a part of “Flora & Fauna: Local Color 6,” Karen Kebinger, a Connecticut fiber artist, will teach participants about decorative stitching with Perle cotton thread. You will create your own sample. $20/pp, all supplies will be provided.

Instructor: Kelly Kelly Sunday, Oct. 20th from 11–2pm $75, $67.50 Member’s Price (all materials included) Celebrate autumn with your friends by joining local artist Kelly Kelly for a stained glass workshop! Students will learn  to design, cut, and assemble the beautiful glass, copper wire, and solder to create a unique stained glass leaf. Visit https://www.artbykellykelly.com/…

Instructor: Sage Neighbors Tuesdays from 5–7pm 4 wks, starting October 8 (10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29) $145, $130.50 Member’s Price (all materials included) Explore the world of chalk 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…

As a part of “Flora & Fauna: Local Color 6,” Catherine Lavoie, a Connecticut fiber artist and Gina Frank, SAQA Connecticut Representative and a fiber artist will provide participants with resources and techniques in making their own happy mail cards. You will be able to walk out with a few completed cards and techniques for more ways…

As a part of “Flora & Fauna: Local Color 6,” Anna Tufankjian, a Connecticut fiber artist, will guide participants to create one or more flower inspired fabric brooches. Choice of 3 styles (bobbin Flower, zipper flower, fabric rosette). Brooches  can  potentially be  worn on an outfit , used as an embellishment for an art piece,…

Instructor: Michelle Hawran Mondays 5–7pm 4 wks starting September 23rd  (9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14) $145, $130.50 Member’s Price (all materials included)   Now is your chance to learn all about acrylic painting in a stress-free, relaxed environment! Local artist Michelle Hawran will walk students through basic brush techniques, introduce them to color theory, and showcase…

Instructor: Christy Corey Calling all animal 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 along with pen and ink mark making techniques to draw animal studies (using photos as reference!) All artistic abilities are welcome.   All classes…

Instructor: Sage Neighbors Fridays, 1-3pm 4 wks starting September 20th  (9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11) $145, $130.50 Member’s Price (all materials included)   A fun introduction to the basics of painting with watercolor taught by local artist Sage Neighbors. Students will learn how to select the right brushes, paper and materials, as well as how to work…

Instructor: Michelle Hawran Thursdays 5 – 7pm, 6 wks starting Sept 12 $165, $148.50 Member’s Price (all materials included)   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…