During this class you will develop confidence with the pastel medium.  Topics will include building a strong composition, understanding values, creating light and shadow, and developing cohesive color harmony, to develop a strong painting from start to finish. Various underpainting techniques will be introduced. Reference photos you have taken yourself may be used for subject matter, or you may bring still life materials. All levels of experience are welcome.

 Instructor Jane Penfield is a signature member of the Connecticut Pastel Society, and a juried member of the Pastel Society of America, the Salmagundi Club, and Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod. Her work is part of the collection in the Connecticut Governor’s Residence, and she has completed commissions for Prudential’s Hartford Office. She has won numerous awards, including Best in Show at Arts Center East’s juried multimedia show.  She is enthusiastic about sharing techniques of working in the versatile pastel medium with all who would like to participate. Jane’s work can be seen on her website.

Dates: Tuesday April 17 – May 22
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Pastel Painting Class

$175.00

Pastel Painting Class

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Register early! There is a class minimum of five students and a maximum of twelve.

For more information call 860-871-8222.

Fulfill that New Year’s resolution  to write your memoir, novel, essays, or short stories. Through  in-class prompts and instructor-led discussions, you’ll learn how to heighten  reader stakes, create engaging characters, develop a compelling plot and  hone your personal voice. You will write stories based on your life experiences (nonfiction), your imagination (fiction), or a combination of both (creative nonfiction). The workshop will also explore the many paths to publishing.

Instructor C. Flanagan Flynn is a writer and editor who holds an M.A.L.S. from Wesleyan University. A Pushcart Prize nominee, she is Managing Editor of  the award-winning Brain, Child and Brain, Teen magazines. Over the past decade, she’s participated in dozens of writing conferences at Harvard University, Trinity College, and Mount Holyoke College. She’s edited the work of memoirists, essayists, short story writers, and novelists for nearly two decades. She’s been published  in The New York Times Op Ed and featured in The Hartford Courant. 

Dates: Wednesdays, April 4 – May 17 ( No Class April 25)
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Writing Workshop

$130.00

Writing Workshop

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For more information call 860-871-8222.

Learn to develop your own sketch journal, based on travel, nature, or everyday observation of the world around you. Sketching can be a way to improve your drawing skills, develop a concept for a painting, or it can be a way to record your memories. Most important, it can be just for fun!

We will explore ways to incorporate your sketches along with quotes, poems, meditations, or other tidbits to create a personal sketch journal. Between classes, you can continue to work on your own.

Sketchbooks and pencils will be provided. Bring a small watercolor set, markers, fine line sharpies, found objects from nature that you might like to draw, photos from your travels, and any other materials you might enjoy using.

Dates: Wednesday May 2, 23 & June 13
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Sketching Journal

$65.00

Sketching Journal

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Learn everything you need to know for full creative control of your camera. We will cover aperture, shutter speed, and ISO and demystify your camera’s array of buttons, dials, and screens. You will take photos in class which we will review to answer your questions, resolve issues and help you to understand the art of photographic composition. This class is appropriate for rank beginners to experienced photographers who want to hone their skills.

Instructor: Peter Glass is a professional commercial and stock photographer. He has an M.A. in film and television production and teaches photography throughout Connecticut. More information and his portfolios can be found on www.peterglass.com.

Fee: $95. Make checks payable to Arts Center East or pay online at artscentereast.org. 10% discount for members

Ongoing watercolor classes are taught using a step by step paint-along method which students of all levels (including beginners) find fun and easy to follow. A new painting begins approximately every three weeks with varied subject matter allowing students to learn a wide variety of techniques.
Instructor Beth Parys was originally in the field of advertising and design. For the last fifteen years, she has enjoyed teaching watercolor classes and workshops in the Connecticut/ Massachusetts area.

Dates: Thursday mornings, beginning September 14th
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

To register, pay class fees, or find out more about the class, call Beth Parys at (413) 245-3295.

Tangling involves making short strokes that create intricate patterns on paper tiles. While Zentangle produces beautiful artwork, the focus of this class will be on the relaxing process. You will learn many tangle patterns and explore interesting effects e.g. using black paper with white and metallic pen and pencil. One session will be devoted to Renaissance tiles, a lovely technique on parchment or tea-stained paper. As the session progresses, we will build on our increasing repertoire of techniques and tangles and experiment with adding color. Anyone can tangle!  (Repeat students are welcome. We will build on what you’ve learned!)

Instructor Elizabeth Krall is a certified Zentangle teacher who received her BA from Trinity College and her M.A.L.S. with a concentration in studio arts from Wesleyan. Her work has been shown in galleries throughout Connecticut.

Dates: Mondays, April 2 – May 7
Time:  10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fee: $125.00 + $10.00 for materials (10% discount for ACE members)

Zentangle Class

$135.00

Zentangle Class

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Register early! There is a class minimum of five students and a maximum of fifteen.

For more information, call 860-871-8222.

During this class you will develop confidence with the pastel medium.  Topics will include building a strong composition, understanding values, creating light and shadow, and developing cohesive color harmony, to develop a strong painting from start to finish. Various underpainting techniques will be introduced. Reference photos you have taken yourself may be used for subject matter, or you may bring still life materials. All levels of experience are welcome.

 Instructor Jane Penfield is a signature member of the Connecticut Pastel Society, and a juried member of the Pastel Society of America, the Salmagundi Club, and Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod. Her work is part of the collection in the Connecticut Governor’s Residence, and she has completed commissions for Prudential’s Hartford Office. She has won numerous awards, including Best in Show at Arts Center East’s juried multimedia show.  She is enthusiastic about sharing techniques of working in the versatile pastel medium with all who would like to participate. Jane’s work can be seen on her website.

Dates: Tuesday April 17 – May 22
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Pastel Painting Class

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Pastel Painting Class

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For more information call 860-871-8222.

Fulfill that New Year’s resolution  to write your memoir, novel, essays, or short stories. Through  in-class prompts and instructor-led discussions, you’ll learn how to heighten  reader stakes, create engaging characters, develop a compelling plot and  hone your personal voice. You will write stories based on your life experiences (nonfiction), your imagination (fiction), or a combination of both (creative nonfiction). The workshop will also explore the many paths to publishing.

Instructor C. Flanagan Flynn is a writer and editor who holds an M.A.L.S. from Wesleyan University. A Pushcart Prize nominee, she is Managing Editor of  the award-winning Brain, Child and Brain, Teen magazines. Over the past decade, she’s participated in dozens of writing conferences at Harvard University, Trinity College, and Mount Holyoke College. She’s edited the work of memoirists, essayists, short story writers, and novelists for nearly two decades. She’s been published  in The New York Times Op Ed and featured in The Hartford Courant. 

Dates: Wednesdays, April 4 – May 17 ( No Class April 25)
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Writing Workshop

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Writing Workshop

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For more information call 860-871-8222.

Learn everything you need to know for full creative control of your camera. We will cover aperture, shutter speed, and ISO and demystify your camera’s array of buttons, dials, and screens. You will take photos in class which we will review to answer your questions, resolve issues and help you to understand the art of photographic composition. This class is appropriate for rank beginners to experienced photographers who want to hone their skills.

Instructor: Peter Glass is a professional commercial and stock photographer. He has an M.A. in film and television production and teaches photography throughout Connecticut. More information and his portfolios can be found on www.peterglass.com.

Fee: $95. Make checks payable to Arts Center East or pay online at artscentereast.org. 10% discount for members

Learn everything you need to know for full creative control of your camera. We will cover aperture, shutter speed, and ISO and demystify your camera’s array of buttons, dials, and screens. You will take photos in class which we will review to answer your questions, resolve issues and help you to understand the art of photographic composition. This class is appropriate for rank beginners to experienced photographers who want to hone their skills.

Instructor Peter Glass is a professional commercial and stock photographer. He has an M.A. in film and television production and teaches photography throughout Connecticut. More information and his portfolios can be found on his website.

Dates: Wednesdays, May 2, 9 & 16
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Digital Photography Class

$95.00

Digital Photography Class

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Basic Digital Photography

Fee: $95.00 (10% discount for members) Pay online or make checks payable to Arts Center East. 

Register early! There is a class minimum of five students and a maximum of twelve.

For more information call 860-871-8222.

Ongoing watercolor classes are taught using a step by step paint-along method which students of all levels (including beginners) find fun and easy to follow. A new painting begins approximately every three weeks with varied subject matter allowing students to learn a wide variety of techniques.
Instructor Beth Parys was originally in the field of advertising and design. For the last fifteen years, she has enjoyed teaching watercolor classes and workshops in the Connecticut/ Massachusetts area.

Dates: Thursday mornings, beginning September 14th
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

To register, pay class fees, or find out more about the class, call Beth Parys at (413) 245-3295.

Tangling involves making short strokes that create intricate patterns on paper tiles. While Zentangle produces beautiful artwork, the focus of this class will be on the relaxing process. you will learn many tangle patterns and explore interesting effects, e.g. using black paper with white and metallic pen and pencil. One session will be devoted to Renaissance tiles, a lovely technique on parchment or tea-stained paper. As the session progresses, we will build on our increasing repertoire of techniques and tangles and experiment with adding color. Anyone can tangle! Repeat students are welcome. We will build on what you’ve learned.

Instructor Elizabeth Krall is a certified Zentangle teacher who received her BA from Trinity College and her M.A.L.S. with a concentration in studio arts from Wesleyan. Her work has been shown in galleries throughout Connecticut.

Dates: Mondays, May 14 – June 2 (No Class May 28, Memorial Day)
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Zentangle Class

$135.00

Zentangle Class

$135.00

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