Wethersfield Academy for the Arts

We have a fabulous set of classes, workshops, and events for you in 2024! Veronique Fournier-Wynne's Oil Painting classes, Studying the Masters & Still Lifes, will be held again on Wednesdays. Pete Anderson will teach Bargue Drawing on Mondays, Figure Drawing again on Tuesdays, and more! The Youth Art offerings are more diverse than ever, and Nick continues to teach 2 youth classes on Saturdays.

Visit our Adult Classes page to read more about NEW adult class offerings! We have new dates for April & May in our Open Sketch session held on Mondays & Wednesdays.

Summer Youth Art Program is back for 2024! Registration opens in April - Stay tuned!

 


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Coming Soon! - Figure Drawing Essentials with Tyler Berry

June 24th - 28th

Unleash your inner artist and capture the dynamic beauty of the human form! Figure drawing essentials with acclaimed artist Tyler Berry will equip you with the fundamental skills to translate the human figure onto the page, from capturing gesture and form to exploring light and shadow. This is your chance to build confidence and develop your artistic eye in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Registration coming soon!



    NEW Workshop! - White Pine Bark: From Tree to Basket

    May 18th, 2024

    Please join us on Saturday, May 18 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm to learn the traditional, indigenous craft of making baskets from folded pine bark! You will learn to harvest, cut, fold, shape, and sew the bark, before completing your container by attaching a rim. Everyone will take home a distinctive container, along with the knowledge and templates for future projects! 

    Visit our Workshops page for more information and to register!



      Thank You, Ken Goshen!

      January 2024

      The Wethersfield Academy for the Arts thanks Ken Goshen for a successful workshop in January. Painting the Bread Loaf was a unique and delicious workshop that embarked on a journey to capture the humble yet captivating beauty of a bread loaf. Ken's thorough guidance taught students the essentials of working with oil and achieving realism from still-life.

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



        The Art of Parenting (FREE Class)

        March 2024

        The Art of Parenting program is a free opportunity for new parents to learn, connect, practice self-care, and create with their little ones and their peers. Participants will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays for four weeks.

        Please visit our Adult Classes page for dates, registration, and more information!



          NEW! Portrait Drawing Two-Part Workshop

          April 2024

          In this exciting two-part workshop series: In Depth: Portrait Drawing From Life, acclaimed portrait artist Chelsea Bard offers an immersive exploration of the use of dry media to convey character and energy. Students will work with a live model and receive individual instruction and critiques from Chelsea herself along the way.

          Visit our Workshops page to read more and register for either Part 1 or 2 (or both!).



            New Class Dates!

            February / March / April

            Visit our Adult Classes and Youth Programs pages to check out new dates for the following classes:

            Drawing Fundamentals 2 - Pete Anderson

            Figure Drawing - Pete Anderson

            Oil Painting - Veronique Fournier-Wynne

            Bargue Drawing - Pete Anderson

            Stay tuned for more updated session dates of your favorite classes!



              Membership No Longer Required!

              Effective Immediately

              Effective immediately, Wethersfield Academy for the Arts is not requiring membership for registration for classes and workshops. Please stay tuned as we consider the future of our membership offerings and benefits. 
               
              If you would like to make a donation to assist with our administrative costs, you can do so by clicking here.
               


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                Mondays April & May

                Open Sketch - Monday Session (each session sold separately)

                10:00am - 1:00pm

                Monday Sessions

                This ongoing open sketch Monday session is a chance for artists to have free range for their drawing creativity and explore their abilities without guidelines.

                *Each session sold separately*

                Materials are not included.

                Visit our Adult Classes page for more details and to register for a session!





                  Wednesday February & March

                  Open Sketch (Long Pose) - Alternating Wednesday Session

                  5:00pm - 8:00pm

                  This open sketch session alternating Wednesdays will be proctored by Pete Anderson with a focus on long pose sketching. This session will be every other Wednesday from 5pm - 8pm.

                  *Each session sold separately*

                  Materials not included!

                  Visit our Adult Classes page for more details and to register for a session!

                   





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