Classes

Welcome to Farmington Valley Arts Center Classes and Workshops. 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 Summer Classes opens May 21, 2023, at noon

Drawing



Sketching Architecture

8 Mondays, July 10 - August 28
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Maurice Casas

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Basic Drawing

Tuesdays, July 11 - August 29, 7-9PM
Saturdays, July 8 - August 26, 10AM-12PM
Maurice Casas

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Figure Drawing with Live Model

8 Wed, July 12 - August 30
10 Wed, September 13 – Nov 15
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Paul Iezzi

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Sketching Outdoors

8 Thursdays, July 13 - August 31
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Maurice Casas

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Painting



Abstract and Semi-Abstract Painting

8 Mondays, July 10 - August 28
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Maurice Casas

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Beginner Painting

4 Tuesdays, July 11 - August 1
10 Tuesdays, September 12 – Nov 14
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Carolann Dvorak-Brewer

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Beginner Watercolor

4 Wednesdays, July 12 - August 2
10 Wednesdays, September 13 – Nov 15
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Carolann Dvorak-Brewer

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WATER MEDIA! Advanced Painting

4 Tues, July 11 - August 1
4 Wed, July 12 - August 2
10 Tues, September 12 – Nov 14
10 Wed, September 13 – Nov 15
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Carolann Dvorak-Brewer

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Art and About Studio

9 Wednesdays, April 19 - June 14
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM with the instructor, then free studio time until 4 PM
Maurice Casas

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Abstract Landscape Painting

8 Thursdays, July 13 - August 31
8 Thursdays, September 21 – November 9
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Edith Skiba LaMonica

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Beginner Acrylic Painting

6 Thurs, July 13 - August 24 (no 7/27)
8 Thurs, September 21 – November 9
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mike Berlinski

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The Curious Painter

6 Saturdays, July 8 - August 26 (no 7/15, 7/22)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sharon Dvora

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The Painting Studio

8 Sat, July 8 - August 26
10 Sat, September 9 – Nov 18 (no 10/7)
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Paul Iezzi

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Painters Co-op

Every Friday
July 1 – September 30
9 AM - 12:30 PM, or
12:30 PM - 4 PM

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Watercolor Basics

10 Tuesdays, September 12 - November 14
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Kristy Lankford

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All Medium Painting

10 Tuesdays, September 12 to Nov 14
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Deborah Leonard

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Creative Escape / Little Night Studios




Feathers and Foliage Tapestry | Modern Macrame

Friday, May 26, 2023
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Linda Dick

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Painted Paper Mobiles

Friday, June 2, 2023
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Sharon Dvora

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Coastal Lighthouse
Painting in Acrylics

Friday, June 9, 2023
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Deborah Leonard

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Abstract Intuitive Painting

Friday, July 14, 2023
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Deborah Velasquez

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Taste of Summer
Lemons in Watercolor

Friday, July 21, 2023
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Julie Phillipps

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The North House
Architecture in Ink & Watercolor

Friday, August 11, 2023
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Maurice Casas

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Ink It Up:
Mastering Block Printing on Fabric

Friday, September 15, 2023
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Sarah May

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Creative Escape

Sunday, September 24, 9AM-4PM
Join us on a creative journey to spark your joy of artmaking, including lunch and more!

More details coming soon!