This watercolor class for beginners and intermediates students. Students will explore the properties of paint and paper working from a still life. Students may bring an object to be included in the still life if they would like to. Subsequent classes will be designed according to the overall skill and needs of the students. […]
Students in the acrylic class will work with a wet pallet on 11 X 14 canvas board. The class will explore color , composition, under painting and wet into wet application Glazing will be covered as well. Students will begin working from a still life and subsequent classes will be designed around the skill […]
This class is for students of all levels with some painting experience. The class will be focusing on landscape painting with the emphasis on light, shadow, composition and limited pallet. The instructor will demo in each class and use acetate overlays for suggestions and corrections. Students will work from photo references – their own or […]
This 4-week class is for returning students and students that have watercolor experience. Independent students will be able to work at their own pace with the help and guidance of the instructor. New techniques will be introduced during this workshop as well. Students are encouraged to work independently in this class on their own project. […]
Are you interested in painting with oils/acrylics in an Open Studio environment but with guidance from an instructor? Well, this is the studio workshop for you. Award winning artist, Betty Ann Medeiros will work with students on individual projects demonstrating techniques to aid students in their painting journey. The fee for the 4-week studio class […]
The Teen Class will provide students the opportunity to further develop their creative expression. This class will reinforce the importance of design in each student’s work. Assignments will encourage problem solving and experimentation. Students will have the opportunity to paint a still-life using direct observation, perspective, and design, with step-by-step instruction. All media will be […]
This class is for students who want to learn how to push their paintings past representational and make them exciting. Students may bring in a plain, uninteresting photo with some kind of good composition to use. Anda will also have photo references available for students to work from as well. Your photo should show no […]
Cold wax is soft wax made from mixing beeswax, mineral spirits and resin and it has been used for thousands of years. Cold wax is ideal for the creation of layers. It needs no heat as encaustic does, and when mixed with oil paint it becomes a soft, frothy substance similar to the frosting on […]
This workshop is designed for those students who have completed the Beginner workshop or for those students that have previous colored pencil experience. Students will continue to learn more tips and techniques for working with this versatile medium.
August Offered on the 1st and 2nd Tuesday of each month All beginning students will work with Prismacolor NuPastels on sanded paper. Students will work on simple subjects chosen by the instructor and begin to learn foundation techniques for “painting” with pastel. **The ability to draw will greatly enhance your experience with the pastel medium. […]
This workshop is for everyone and NO artistic talent is needed. This is the opportunity to learn a painting technique that dates back to the late 1800’s woman of “means.” Each student will receive their own kit which includes all stencils and the material to stencil on. Stencils are for the students to take home […]
This workshop is designed for those students who have completed the beginner and intermediate workshops and have the instructors referral to move to the Advance Workshop. Students will continue to learn more tips and techniques for working with this versatile medium. Students will work on their own projects independently. We are offering an afternoon Advance workshop too. […]
This workshop is designed for those students who have completed the beginner and intermediate workshops and have the instructors referral to move to the Advance Workshop. Students will continue to learn more tips and techniques for working with this versatile medium. Students will work on their own projects independently. We are offering a morning Advance workshop too. […]
Line drawings with ink and watercolor can create a bold and exciting painting. This class is an introduction to pen and ink with some watercolor to add a pop to your black and white painting. Students will learn how to use Micron pens, Higgins Inks and watercolor to create a bold and interesting painting. The […]
Learn hands-on, in the field at beautiful locations across Connecticut with award-winning photographer, John Munno. Come and recharge, rejuvenate and revitalize yourself in nature while learning to shoot spectacular, interesting photographs. All levels of experience are welcome! All workshops will be held outdoors adhering to the CT state guideline’s for safe practices during a pandemic. […]
Learn hands-on, in the field at beautiful locations across Connecticut with award-winning photographer, John Munno. Come and recharge, rejuvenate and revitalize yourself in nature while learning to shoot spectacular, interesting photographs. All levels of experience are welcome! All workshops will be held outdoors adhering to the CT state guideline’s for safe practices during a pandemic. […]
This workshop is for everyone and NO artistic talent is needed. This is the opportunity to learn a painting technique that dates back to the late 1800’s woman of “means.” Each student will receive their own kit which includes all stencils and the material to stencil on. Stencils are for the students to take home […]
Learn hands-on, in the field at beautiful locations across Connecticut with award-winning photographer, John Munno. Come and recharge, rejuvenate and revitalize yourself in nature while learning to shoot spectacular, interesting photographs. All levels of experience are welcome! All workshops will be held outdoors adhering to the CT state guideline’s for safe practices during a pandemic. […]
