Workshops
Our Atelier workshops provide the artist in training an opportunity to engage in an intensive multi-day workshop with personal interaction with a distinguished professional artist.
Registrations can be accomplished online or you can send in a check with the registration form here (PDF Registration Form). We also have a new Venmo account: @Wethersfield_Academy_Arts.
Deposit/Cancellation Policy at bottom.
Portrait Drawing: A Painterly Approach
with Chelsea Bard
NEW 2-Day Portrait Drawing Workshop!
November 2nd & 3rd
9:00AM - 4:00PM
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 artists through the charcoal wipe-out method and the use of graphite to create gorgeous, naturalistic portraits. Working from a live model, artists will sharpen their observational skills and conceptual knowledge to convey both the spirit and physical presence of the model.
The workshop begins with learning how to build the architecture of the portrait and then moves into rendering the details of the model - in order to capture character, anatomy, and structure. With the aid of Master Drawings, the workshop will investigate the historical use of dry media. From the Renaissance to the 19th century Beaux Arts, artists have used these skills to communicate hues and
textures of human anatomy- and with this workshop, you can develop these skills too!
All levels are welcome. Sessions will be held from 9 am to 4 pm each day with a 1-hour lunch break from 12 pm to 1 pm.
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Mastering the Direct Approach: Still Life Oil Painting
with Todd Casey
NEW 2-day Oil Painting Workshop!
Saturday & Sunday, November 9th & 10th
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Join our direct approach oil painting workshop with Connecticut-based artist, teacher, and author Todd Casey. This dynamic technique, favored by luminaries like Van Gogh, Monet, and John Singer Sargent, involves applying the right colors directly onto the wet canvas, achieving vibrant and immediate results. 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.
Students will begin by creating a unique still life arrangement and will render their painting using the direct approach to capture composition, light, color, form, and edges of their subject. Todd will both demo and provide individual critiques, working one-on-one with each participant through the workshop. This workshop is suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your own materials and 2-4 objects to paint. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a master and elevate your oil painting technique.
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In Bloom! Floral Painting Workshop
with Casey Krawczyk
NEW 2-Day Oil Painting Workshop!
Saturday & Sunday, October 19th & 20th
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Join award-winning artist Casey Krawczyk for a vibrant, 2-day oil painting workshop that immerses you in the art of floral still life. Using the dynamic alla prima technique, Casey will guide you in capturing the subtle nuances of color, temperature, and form. Through expert demonstrations, personalized instruction, and insightful critiques, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of design, color mixing, and form modeling. 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.
Register today and let your skills blossom!
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Exploring Watercolor! 2-Day Workshop
with Katie Moirs
NEW 2-Day Watercolor Workshop!
Saturday & Sunday, October 5th - 6th, 2024
9:00AM - 5:00PM
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. Through demonstrations, presentations, and hands-on practice, you'll learn about materials, techniques, and color mixing. Leave with a solid foundation and a personalized plan for continued study. Whether you are a complete art novice or an experienced artist in another medium wanting to try watercolor painting, this workshop is for you!
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John Deming House Tour
with The Wethersfield Academy for the Arts // The Noah Webster House // West Hartford Historical Society
Saturday, October 5th, 2024
10:00am - 2:00pm
400 Hartford Ave, Wethersfield, CT
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Deposit / Cancellation Policy
Deposits are required for all classes and workshops in the amount of half the tuition to secure limited spots. Full payment is due two weeks before the start of the session. All cancellations must be made 2 weeks before the start of a class or workshop. We are not responsible for issuing refunds, credits or transfers for classes/workshops missed due to illness, emergencies or events beyond our control. If a workshop is cancelled by us, you will receive a refund.
All requested refunds (within 2 weeks of the start of the class or workshop) from online payments will be returned via check. A 5% refund fee will be subtracted from the amount paid through online payments.