Arts Center East offers classes and workshops to fit a wide variety of artistic and creative interests.
*All refund and class/workshop transfer requests must be submitted to the gallery in writing prior to the class start date*
UPCOMING CLASSES
Limited seats available so register early!
Date: Sunday, December 15
Time: 1:00–4:00pm
Cost: $60.00
Instructor: Heather Neilson
Register online or call 860-871-8222.
Build an abstract collage “painting” by first creating gorgeous collage papers using high quality GOLDEN acrylic paint and various tools to make marks and textures. We will then tear, cut and glue compositions using our papers and other material and ephemera. You will also have the option to incorporate acrylic paint, oil pastels and other mark making tools to complete a 20”x16” canvas. If you have dabbled in Collage and/or Abstract painting and want to take your work to the next level, this is the class for you! It is also a great workshop for those with little or no experience who just want to learn something new and have fun.
Date: January 6–February 10
Time: 9:30am–12:00pm
Cost: $180/$162 for ACE Members
Instructor: Shauna Shane
Register online or call 860-871-8222.
Beginning with an informative demonstration, Shauna will show you how to see the world in terms of shadow and light, simplifying the landscape to the most basic masses and values. With specific, individual instruction you will learn the “what, why, and how” of a successful painting. We will learn the steps necessary to be able to express ourselves artistically, how to see the world in a new way, and even more, how to give yourself the gift of confidence. All levels.
Date: January 6–February 10
Time: 1:00–3:30pm
Cost: $180/$162 for ACE Members
Instructor: Shauna Shane
Register online or call 860-871-8222.
Let’s take the mystery out of watercolor, the most naturally expressive of all mediums. First we will discuss the papers, paints and brushes recommended for best results. You will then be treated to a demonstration, illustrating how to plan your layout and execute a successful painting, start to finish. You will learn how to load your brush so you can “float” your color for the most saturated, fresh and vibrant painting. With individual instruction Shauna excels in showing her students how to transform their own ability to see in a way that makes the complicated seem simple. With a minimum of stress we will discover how to control this magical medium.
Some drawing experience is recommended.
Drawing – the Essential Ingredient
Date: January 6–February 10
Time: 4:00–6:00pm
Cost: $144/$129.60 for ACE Members
Instructor: Shauna Shane
Register online or call 860-871-8222.
Drawing is the foundation for everything we do in art. The ability to see the world and put it down in a beautiful way is a skill that will return much joy. Geared for any level, this class is for anyone who wants to build a best possible foundation for their personal artistic journey. This class will address drawing with charcoal and graphite pencil. Whether beginner or experienced, each student will expand the ability to see shapes, values — the dramatic “light and dark” of the subject. The first session begins with a narrated demonstration giving the how’s and why’s of the drawing process. Known for her positive and upbeat teaching style, Shauna will help you achieve a solid foundation for your personal artistic journey. With specific instruction you will advance your skills, no matter whether beginning or advanced.
Dates: January 13–February 17
Time: Mondays, 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: $145.00/$130.50 for ACE Members, plus $15.00 materials fee
Instructor: Tracy Lake
Register online or call 860-871-8222.
Take your Zentangle® practice to the next level by diving into the world of Zentangle® Inspired Art. In this course you will create more detailed Zentangle® projects working with a variety of mediums and surfaces. Students will learn more advanced tangle patterns and explore adding colored paints, inks, markers, and pencils to their Zentangle® art projects.
NOTE: Class registration is required one week prior to the start of the course.
Dates: January 16–February 20
Time: Thursdays, 1:00-3:00pm
Cost: $145.00/$130.50 for ACE Members, plus $15.00 materials fee
Instructor: Tracy Lake
Register online or call 860-871-8222.
In the Tangled Adventures class series you will be learning the Zentangle® method of pattern drawing and creating beautiful works of art one line at a time. Zentangle® is relaxing, easy to learn, and anyone can do it – if you can write your name you can learn Zentangle®. In Tangled Adventures you will be learning how to create a different project each week and the instructor will walk you through new patterns step by step. We will start working in black and white and then as the class progresses start to add elements of color and work on various papers.
NOTE: Class registration is required one week prior to the start of the course.
Calligraphy: Italics – coming in 2020!
Instructor: Kathy Lepak
CURRENT CLASSES
Zentangle® Inspired Art
Dates: November 4–December 9
Time: Mondays, 1:00–3:00pm
Cost: $140/$127.50 for ACE members, materials included
Instructor: Tracy Lake
For more information call 860-871-8222.
Pastel Painting
Dates: December 3, 10, 17, January 7, 14, 21
Time: Tuesdays, 1:00–3:30pm
Cost: $175/$157.50 ACE members
Instructor: Jane Penfield
For more information call 860-871-8222.
Weekly Ongoing Watercolor Class
Instructor: Beth Parys
Dates: September–June
Time: Thursdays, 9:30am–12:00pm
To register, pay class fee, or learn more, contact instructor Beth Parys at (413) 245-3295.
*All refund and class transfer requests must be submitted to the gallery in writing prior to the class start date.
**Galleries are closed between exhibits.
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