Youth Art Classes Ongoing
Registrations can be accomplished online or you can send in a check with the registration form here (PDF Registration Form). You will receive email updates on our latest offerings. We also have a new Venmo account: @Wethersfield_Academy_Arts. Classes must be paid in full before student begins the first day.
Youth Drawing & Painting
with Nick Frasco
Saturdays – 2 hour sessions: 9am - 11am or 11am - 1pm
Start anytime • 6-week session ongoing
Ages 7 & up
This ongoing and very popular course will teach young people the fundamentals of drawing, composition and painting, how to mix and apply paint, and the use of a variety of art materials. Students may bring a project of their own on which to work. The ultimate goal of the Youth Program is to create a work of art that is gratifying.
Class fee does not include materials.
A materials list will be sent after registration.
Materials List
Drawing Comprehensive (Youth)
with Pete Anderson
NEW! 6-Week session on Tuesdays, starting September 10th, 2024.
Tuesdays • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
(Youth Choose Any 2 Hours Between 5-8pm)
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NEW Session Dates:
November 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
December 3rd, 10th
Dates Remaining from Last Session:
October 2nd, 9th, 16th
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Youth: choose 2 hours between 5-8pm
The online registration deadline is 12:01 AM the day before the first session begins. To register for Oil Painting Still Life or Mastercopy after this time, please call The Academy at 860-994-8304 or email us at info@wethersfieldarts.org.
Your art journey continues with this immersive drawing experience! Whether you are new to drawing or are looking to fine-tune your technique, instructor Pete Anderson will lead you through key concepts and approaches that will develop your skills in producing natural, realistic likenesses of still life, portrait, and the human figure.
This class in essence recreates the classic "atelier” experience. Each session begins with demonstrations by Pete on chief topics and follows with individualized direction and critiques. Visiting art instructors will be invited to our sessions to offer their own perspectives and critiques.
In addition to six (6) weekly sessions, this class includes access to the Academy’s open sketch sessions that take place on Monday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Each sketch session is monitored and includes a live model.
Students are encouraged to bring their own personal projects. Graphite and charcoal will be used. This class is valuable to students of all skill levels; please email with any questions.
Materials List
Oil Painting Still Life or Mastercopy (Youth)
with Veronique Fournier-Wynne
NEW! 6-Week Session on Wednesdays, starting September 11th, 2024.
4:00PM - 8:00PM
(Youth Choose Any 2 Hours Between 4-8pm)
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NEW Session Dates:
October 30th
November 6th, 13th, 20th
December 4th, 11th
**No class 11/27**
Dates Remaining from Last Session:
October 2nd, 9th, 16th
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Youth choose any 2 hours between 4 - 8 PM
The online registration deadline is 12:01 AM the day before the first session begins. To register for Oil Painting Still Life or Mastercopy after this time, please call The Academy at 860-994-8304 or email us at info@wethersfieldarts.org.
Dive into the world of artistic mastery with our Oil Painting and Still Life Mastercopy class!
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter honing your skills, this class welcomes all to work at their own pace.
Students will uncover the secrets of realistic painting using the versatile medium of oil.
From Renaissance classics to 19th-century wonders, we'll explore techniques ranging from the Flemish tradition to the brilliance of Bouguereau.
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