Wethersfield Academy for the Arts

Back by popular demand! Get ready for an intense portrait drawing workshop using a painterly approach with lauded artist Chelsea Bard!

In this two-day workshop, Chelsea will guide atists through the charcoal wipe-out method and the use of graphite to create gorgeous, naturalistic portraits. All levels are welcomed.

Please visit our Workshops page to read more and register for this 2-day experience!

Join our direct approach oil painting workshop with Connecticut-based artist, teacher, and author Todd Casey. In this workshop, Todd will instruct students on the fundamentals of creating a compelling still life from start to finish, discussing direct versus indirect painting approaches and how to work a narrative into the painting. All skill levels are welcome!

Please visit our Workshops page for registration and more information!

Join award-winning artist Casey Krawczyk for a vibrant, 2-day oil painting workshop that immerses you in the art of floral still life. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop is tailored to artists of all levels. Casey’s step-by-step approach will help you master the wet-on-wet method, leading you to create your own stunning floral masterpiece.

Visit our Workshops page for more information and registration!

Join artist Todd Casey for a free demonstration of how to work with oil painting in the direct approach. This demonstration is a precursor to his 2-day oil painting workshop on November 9th-10th. Please visit the Adult Classes page to register!

Join us in this brand new 6-week session watercolor class as instructor Nick Frasco on Thursdays beginning on September 12th, 2024. In this adult class, students will learn fundamental techniques in working with watercolor. All experience levels are welcomed!

Please visit our Adult Classes page to read more and to register for this class!

Captivated by the vibrance of watercolor paintings and eager to create your own? In this 2-day workshop, visiting artist Katie Moirs will teach the fundamentals of watercolor painting. Please visit our Workshops page to learn more and register for this exciting opportunity!

New 6-week Figure Drawing class with Pete Anderson! In this class, artists work each session with a live model in a long pose format. Class is recurring, and is open to all skill levels. Some experience in observational drawing is useful but not required. This 6-week class is available for adults only. Please visit our Adult Classes page to learn more and registration!

New 6-week Drawing Comprehensive with Pete Anderson! This technique-focused class is available for adults and youth and will be held on Tuesdays, starting September 10th, 2024. Please visit our Youth and Adult Classes pages for more information and registration.

New 6-week session of Oil Painting Still Life or Mastercopy with Veronique Fournier-Wynne! This interactive class is available for both adults and youth and will be held on Wednesdays, starting September 11th, 2024. Please visit out Youth and Adult Classes pages for more information and registration!

The Wethesfield Academy for the Arts would like to thank the talented Scott Garder for a wonderful portrait drawing workshop!

In this three-day intensive workshop, students learned a step-by-step approach to drawing portraits from life. Scott Garder is a classically-trained figurative artist with a heavy emphasis on portraiture. The Academy is delighted to be working with this acclaimed student of Grand Central Atelier who is highly-regarded by his New York City based peers including Tyler Berry. Visit scottgarderart.com to view some of his extraordinary work to date.

The Wethersfield Academy for the Arts would like to thank Jeremiah Patterson for an amazing 3-day watercolor workshop! Students of all levels learned how to confidently plan and execute a watercolor piece while learning essential techniques in the process. We had so much fun creating these captivating paintings and thank you to all who participated!

Stay tuned for upcoming exciting workshops!

A big thank you to acclaimed artist, Tyler Berry, for a successful figure drawing workshop! 

Students experienced an exploration of the human figure in this intensive workshop designed to elevate their drawing skills and understanding of anatomy. Under Tyler's expert guidance, attendees learned the block-in stage, focusing on dynamic gesture and weight, followed by the meticulous process of modeling and rendering form.

To view more of Tyler Berry's work, please visit his website tylerberryart.com

The Wethersfield Academy for the Arts thanks Chelsea Bard for an amazing workshop series: In Depth: Portrait Drawing From Life. Chelsea offered an immersive exploration of the use of dry media to convey character and energy. Students learned to work with a live model and received individual instruction and critiques from Chelsea herself along the way.

We appreciate all that could make it to the workshop & reception and hope to see you soon for upcoming exciting workshops!