Six week classes for all skill levels
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OIL PAINTING
with Karen Reid
This class is for students who have always wanted to learn to paint with oil and those who have knowledge of the medium and want to expand their skills using traditional oil paints or water based oil paints. You will work from direct observation along with a variety of subject matter while exploring color, form, light and composition.
Read more about the Instructor: Karen Reid
Karen studied at the The Art Institute of Boston, the
South Shore Art Center in Cohasset, MA. The Fuller Museum in Brocton, MA, The Danforth Museum in Framingham, MA and The School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, MA where she earned her diploma in Fine Arts. She has studied many forms of fine art including drawing, painting ceramics and monoprint. Presently her work centers on drawing and painting using
oil paint, watercolor, wax and charcoal. Currently Karen works out of her studio in Oxford, MA and teach oil painting, watercolor, and expressive art. Her work has been exhibited throughout New England.
Student Testimonial
" I can't say enough about my experience with (painting instructor) Karen. I am beginning my third year as one of her students. She has helped me in so many ways - to see subjects with a painter's eye to color, light, tones, as well as composition. As a retired teacher, I am especially appreciative of Karen's teaching skills. She works well with students of all skill levels, sensing what each of us needs and encouraging us to develop our own style. My painting skills have greatly improved as Karen continues to challenge and stretch me in new directions".
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Tuesday 4/24 -- 5/29
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
6 weeks
$175
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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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Wednesday 5/2 -- 6/6
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
6 weeks
$175
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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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9:00 am to 11:00 am
6 weeks
$175
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Jewelry workshops for all skill levels
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BEADED STACKABLE BANGLES
with Carolyn Wagner
Working on a bangle base, students will learn to wire-wrap fire-polished Czech glass beads to make multiple decorative elements. Attaching the dangles to the wire base will also be covered. Students will be able to finish two of these elegant bracelets and will have the chance to work in a variety of color combinations. No experience is necessary. Additional kits may be purchased from instructor at the end of class.
Sunday 5/6
1:00 - 3:00pm
$40 (including materials)
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Material Lists can be found on our website at:
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5 reasons why you'll love our 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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Prioritize time for yourself - YOU ARE WORTH IT!
Discover the therapeutic benefits of creativity
Relax and relieve stress
Try something new and fun
Build confidence
Learn more about yourself
Make personal connections in a community environment
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REGISTRATION POLICY
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Registration deadline is 3 days prior to start of class
to secure your spot
and ensure the class will run.
Late registrations will be accepted
if class minimum of 3 students has already been met,
only upon confirmation of student registration.
If class is filled you will be added to a wait list.
If class minimum is not met class will be rescheduled or canceled.
Registrations will not be refunded less than one week prior to
start of class or workshop.
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QUESTIONS?
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call us at 860.928.2900
email us, or visit the gallery!
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134 Main Street | Downtown Putnam, CT 06260
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