Adult Classes
Welcome to Farmington Valley Arts Center Adult Classes and Workshops (teenagers 16+ are welcome to join). Click on any area of interest below to find the classes you are looking for. Members save 10% for a year on tuition.
Registration for FALL classes opens July 19, 2026, at noon.
Beyond the Basics: Next-Level Watercolor
Thursdays
9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Carolann Dvorak-Brewer
Sep 17 - Nov 19
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Intro to (Abstract) Landscape Painting
Thursdays
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Edith Skiba LaMonica
Sep 17 - Nov 19
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Painting Intermediate to Advanced
WATER MEDIA! Advanced Painting
Tuesdays or Wednesdays
9:30 AM–12:30 PM
Carolann Dvorak-Brewer
Sep 15/16 - Nov 17/18
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Portrait Painting in Oil
Mondays
1:00 PM-3:30 PM
Mike Laiuppa
This class will return in Winter 2027. Registration is not yet open.
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Expressive Process Painting: A Mindful, Heartful, and Trauma-Informed Approach
Mondays
1:00 PM-3:30 PM
Sarah Schwartz
Sep 14 - Oct 26 (no 10/5)
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Cultivating Mindfulness through Art Making
Wednesdays
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Sarah Schwartz
Sep 16 - Nov 4
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Monotype Printmaking: With and Without Collage
Tuesdays
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Melissa Meredith
Sep 22 - Oct 20
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Annie Sloan Book Signing & Masterclass Events
Join Thomas Mach Interiors for an evening and a masterclass with Annie Sloan alongside Brand Ambassador Tristan Merriam and Thomas Mach. Enjoy an intimate conversation, book signing, and Q&A, OR spend a full weekend mastering the techniques behind the Chalk Paint® look.
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Masterclass Series: The Art of Insect Illustration in Colored Pencil
Sunday
9:30 AM-4:30 PM
Kim Burris
September 27, 2026
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Masterclass Series: Paper Botanicals: Poppies, Lavender & Ferns
Sunday
9:30 AM-4:30 PM
Jo Lynn Alcorn
November 1, 2026
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Experience an evening of art-making in the inspiring and creative atmosphere of Fisher Gift Gallery! No prior experience required. Click "Learn More" to explore the variety of workshops available.
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