Upcoming classes for all skill levels
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NEED TO DE-STRESS? TRY AN ART CLASS!
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Explore your creativity with acrylic paint! Discover your abilities and broaden your technique with accomplished gallery artist, Susan Rosenstone Larrow. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate to advanced level, this class will allow you to hone your artistic skills in color, composition, value, space, and texture. You are encouraged to bring objects to create a personal still-life arrangement or photographs for artistic inspiration!
Read more about the Instructor: Susan Rosenstone Larrow
Susan was brought up in New
Haven, CT and developed a strong interest in art ever since fifth grade. She was drawn to teaching and graduated from Southern CT State University in 1971. A Masters in Art Education from University of Hartford followed in 1978. She taught high school art for 35 years at Killingly High School, Danielson, CT and at Woodstock Academy in Woodstock, CT.
Since retirement, Susan paints full time and exhibits at local galleries and teaches painting. She now lives in East Killingly, CT where she paints the images around her
Student Testimonial
"Taking art classes has impacted my life in a positive way. I have noticed quite a change in my earlier paintings from when I started until now. My paintings have grown artistically over the years with practice that has developed through my own unique style. Art classes have always been my sanctuary from busy everyday life and stress.
The benefits of creativity is it's a huge stress reliever and it develops your own unique style that nobody else has. It's all you!! When I say stress relief I mean when you are focused on that object or thing that pops into your creative mind then your stress melts away."
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ACRYLIC PAINTING SPRING SESSION 2
Wednesdays 5/23 - 6/27
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
6 weeks
$175
*limited to 8 registrations*
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WATERCOLOR
An individualized, studio art class designed to introduce you to a solid foundation in watercolor painting. Learn the basics, starting with beginner's techniques and essential skills. We will concentrate on painting beautiful color and creative designs by exploring the expressive potential of the medium. Light and color, transparency, composition and color theory as well as paper choice and brush techniques such as washes, wet-in-wet, dry brush, and color mixing will be covered. This class is best for those wanting a structured and sequential series focusing on technique, for beginners or intermediate students with some drawing experience.
Read more about the Instructor: Taylor Martin
Taylor Martin is a local resident
working
in the Putnam area. She
rec
ently graduated with
her BFA in Illustration at the Hartford Art School in 2017. After studying various mediums she chose to focus on rendering obscure portraiture in watercolors. She is fascinated with the beauty of the human form and it's ability to take on unsettling meanings. Martin was featured on the Today Show with Kathy Lee and Hoda in the summer of 2016. She created a painting of the two hosts using chocolate onto an edible fondant paper for World Chocolate Day. Since then she is pursuing her freelance career as an Illustrator.
Student Testimonial
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"I have really enjoyed learning water color painting techniques from Taylor. She is an accomplished and versatile painter, and a well spoken teacher who is able to convey process and methods to her students within a peaceful and stress-less environment".
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WATERCOLOR SPRING SESSION 2
Tuesday May 22 - June 26
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
6 weeks
$175
*limited to 8 registrations*
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Boost your confidence in your artistic endeavors by learning how to draw from life or imagination. Take a creative, informative, and fun six week class with illustrator Taylor Martin and learn the essential components of shadow, tone, form and perspective in a positive one-on-one environment. Make art pieces reflecting these fundamental skills that will develop your abilities in all creative mediums. Perfect for beginners or intermediates.
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Friday May 25 - June 29
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
6 weeks
$175
*limited to 8 registrations*
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INTRODUCTION TO
WIRE WEAVING
with Pauline Clifford
Interested in learning how to wire weave? In contrast with basic wire
wrapping, wire weaving incorporates different decorative patterns that
add texture and depth to your piece.
Supplies: $15 includes 20 gauge copper wire, 28 gauge copper wire,
& drilled stone or bead (see attached photo).
Note: Bring your own wire and stone/bead and the supplies cost is waived.
Tools used: Flush cutters, flatnose pliers, & chain nose pliers.
Additional drilled stones available for purchase.
Saturday 5/26
1:00 - 4:00pm
$55 -- including materials
$40 -- Bring your own materials
*limited to 8 registrations*
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SERPENTINE BRACELETS
with Carolyn Wagner
Learn to design and make this beautiful bracelet using Czech glass beads and brass, bronze or silver-plated metal rings. Choose from a vast selection of vintage buttons to create a closure and custom fit. All supplies are included.
Students may purchase additional kits and/or sterling components directly from the artist, payable by check.
Sunday 6/03
1:00 - 3:00pm
$40 (including materials)
*limited to 8 registrations*
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UPCYCLED ASSEMBLAGE
ART NECKLACE
with Stephanie Moreau
This is a dynamic four hour workshop taught by upcycled jewelry designer, Stephanie Moreau, of Savage Salvage. You will be able to assemble your own unique necklace using vintage beads and salvaged treasures! A wide array of varying items will be provided for you to choose from with which to design a great conversation piece all your own! All skill levels welcome! You are also encouraged to bring a small object for your necklace for a more meaningful and sentimental piece should you choose.
*please note that your piece of jewelry will be unique from the photo*
Sunday 6/10
1:00 - 5:00pm
$70 -- including materials
*limited to 8 registrations*
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FLUID PAINTING
with Pauline Clifford
Fluid painting involves layering acrylic paints of different densities and incorporating certain additives such as silicone, alcohol, dish soap, etc. which can result in unexpected and gorgeous combinations of paint, cells, and lacing or mudding depending on what your own unique style is! Fluid painting techniques include the flip cup, the dirty pour, and the swipe. Fluid painting is a great way to explore the movement of acrylic paint on surface!
Saturday 6/16
1:00 - 4:00pm
$52 -- including materials
*limited to 8 registrations*
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PLEIN AIR PAINTING
with Susan Rosenstone Larrow
Plein Air Painting: painting outdoors, what could be more rewarding. Everything you look at becomes more interesting. You'll see many more details you never noticed before. Every color is richer and more vivid. You will discover colors you never imagined. We will explore composition, light, shade and mass. There will be a brief demonstration at the beginning of class. Individual instruction will happen though out the day.
Come join us on June 23rd, 9-12pm at my home on Old Killingly Pond, East Killingly , CT. Bring an easel, brushes, water container, paint, paper towels, chair and a hat. A camera would be nice to record your view.
"In the 19th and 20th centuries many people considered painting outdoor from nature one of the essential pursuits of a well rounded person- no wonder, because there is no better way to achieve intimacy with nature and the world around you.
Plein Air Palette:
- Chrome Oxide Green
- Sap Green
- Cad Yellow Lemon
- Indian Yellow
- Cad Red Deep
- Alizarin Crimson
- Purple
- Ultramarine Blue
- Cobalt Blue
- Manganese Blue
- Burnt Sienna
- White
Saturday 6/23
9:00 - 12:00pm
$40, bring your own materials
*limited to 8 registrations*
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GEM ENCRUSTED BEZELS
with Carolyn Wagner
Students will work with a variety of semi-precious gem chips and metal bezels to create one-of-a-kind pendants. All supplies including leather cord will be provided.
*a wine'd down event*
Our "Wine'd Downs" are meant to be a creative night out to de-stress and make something unique and artsy by hand! Sign up with some friends, bring some drinks and food for sharing, and allow yourself some time to relax and have some fun.
*please note that your piece of jewelry will be unique from the photo*
Friday 6/29
7:00 - 9:00pm
$40 including materials
*limited to 8 registrations*
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Ask about scheduling private workshops
for a group of friends or family!
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WHY PEOPLE LOVE
OUR ART CLASSES!
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#1 Quality Instruction
Our instructors are talented, trained gallery artists with
years of teaching and exhibiting experience in
numerous professional settings.
#2 Inspirational Setting
Our classes take place in a gallery setting surrounded by
inspiring artwork. Discover the benefits of being immersed in a positive
creative outlet in a warm, welcoming and relaxing environment.
#3 We welcome all ages
and levels of experience
Learn technical skills for motivated students
who are serious about improving their artistic endeavors,
and beginners can enjoy learning the basics in a group setting.
Our ongoing classes build on foundational art skills and are geared towards all individuals wherever they are at in their artistic journey.
#4 Small class sizes with
lots of personal attention
We limit our class sizes to under 10 individuals so everyone gets the personal attention they deserve, allowing them to
get the most out of their experience from each instructor.
#5 Individualized Instruction
Our ongoing painting and drawing classes allow you to go at your own pace, work on your own subject matter, and focus on developing your unique artistic vision.
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ART CLASSES ARE GOOD
FOR YOUR HEALTH!
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Prioritize time for yourself - YOU ARE WORTH IT!
Discover the therapeutic benefits of creativity to promote overall health
Relax and relieve stress
Try something new and fun
Build confidence
Learn more about yourself
Connect with others
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134 Main Street | Downtown Putnam, CT 06260
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