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.
Blending with Charcoal (Advanced)
8 Mondays, Jul 6 - Aug 24
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Maurice Casas
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Basic Drawing
8 Tue, Jul 7-Aug 25, 7-9 PM
8 Wed, Jul 8-Aug 26, 1-3 PM
8 Sat, Jul 11-Aug 29, 10-12 PM
Maurice Casas
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Beginner Watercolor
Wednesdays
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Carolann Dvorak-Brewer
Summer: Jul 8 - Aug 26
Fall: Sep 16 – Nov 18
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Beyond the Basics: Next-Level Watercolor
Thursdays
9:30 AM-12:30 PM
Carolann Dvorak-Brewer
Summer: Jul 9 - Aug 27
Fall: Sep 17 - Nov 19
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Abstract and Semi-Abstract Painting
8 Mondays, Jul 6 - Aug 24
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Maurice Casas
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Beginner Painting
Tuesdays
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Carolann Dvorak-Brewer
Summer: Jul 7 – Aug 25
Fall: Sep 15 – Nov 17
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Intro to (Abstract) Landscape Painting
8 Thursdays, Jul 9 - Aug 27
10 Thursdays, Sep 17 - Nov 19
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Edith Skiba LaMonica
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Expressive Process Painting: A Mindful, Heartful, and Trauma-Informed Approach
4 Wednesdays, Jul 8-29
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sarah Schwartz
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Painting Intermediate to Advanced
WATER MEDIA! Advanced Painting
Tuesdays or Wednesdays
9:30 AM–12:30 PM
Carolann Dvorak-Brewer
Summer: Jul 7/8 – Aug 25/26
Fall: Sep 15/16 – Nov 17/18
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Block and Gelli Plate Printmaking
10 Tuesdays, Sep 15 - Nov 17
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Deborah Velasquez
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Social Media and Flat Lay Presentations for Artists: Share Your Work, Grow Your Audience
4 Thursdays, Jul 9-30
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Deborah Velasquez
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Master Class Series: Imagining your Pied-à-Terre: Painting Interiors
Sunday, August 9, 2026
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sandy Welch
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Master Class Series: The Art of Insect Illustration in Colored Pencil
Sunday, September 27, 2026
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Kim Burris
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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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