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 Spring classes opens February 16, 2025, at noon.
Sketching Architecture
10 Mondays, April 7 - June 16 (no 5/26)
8 Mondays, July 7 – Aug 25
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Maurice Casas
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Blending with Charcoal (Advanced)
10 Mondays, April 7 - June 16 (no 5/26)
8 Mondays, July 7 – Aug 25
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Maurice Casas
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Basic Drawing
10 Tue, April 8 - June 10, 7-9 PM
10 Wed, April 9 - June 11, 1-3 PM
10 Sat, April 5 - June 14 (no 4/19), 10 AM-12 PM
8 Tue, July 8 – Aug 26, 7-9 PM
8 Wed, July 9 – Aug 27, 1-3 PM
8 Sat, July 12 – Aug 30, 10 AM-12 PM
Maurice Casas
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Figure Drawing with Live Model
10 Wednesdays, April 2 – June 4
8 Wednesdays, July 9 to Aug 27
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Paul Iezzi
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Abstract and Semi-Abstract Painting
10 Mondays, April 7 - June 16 (no 5/26)
8 Mondays, July 7 – Aug 25
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Maurice Casas
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Beginner Painting
10 Tuesdays, April 1 - June 3
8 Tuesdays, July 8 - August 26
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Carolann Dvorak-Brewer
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WATER MEDIA! Advanced Painting
10 Tuesdays, April 1 - June 3
10 Wednesdays, April 2 - June 4
8 Tuesdays, July 8 - August 26
8 Wednesdays, July 9 - August 27
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Carolann Dvorak-Brewer
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Beginner Watercolor
10 Wednesdays, April 2 - June 4
8 Wednesdays, July 9 - August 27
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Carolann Dvorak-Brewer
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Expressive Process Painting: A Mindful, Heartful, and Trauma-Informed Approach
Wednesdays, April 2 - May 7
1:00 - 3:30 PM
Sarah Schwartz
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Beyond the Basics: Next-Level Watercolor
10 Thurs, April 3 - June 5, 9:30-11:30
8 Thurs, July 10 - Aug 28, 9:30-12:30
Carolann Dvorak-Brewer
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Intro to (Abstract) Landscape Painting
8 Thursdays, April 3 - May 22
8 Thursdays, July 10 – Aug 28
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Edith Skiba LaMonica
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The Painting Studio
10 Saturdays, April 5 - June 14 (no 4/19)
7 Saturdays, July 12 to Aug 23
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Paul Iezzi
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Botanicals and Birds in Gouache
8 Wed, April 9 - May 28
6 Wed, July 9 - Aug 20 (no 7/16)
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Deborah Velasquez
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Absolute Beginner Abstract Painting with Mixed Media Explorations
10 Thur, April 10 - June 12
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Deborah Velasquez
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Joyful Abstractions: Watercolor, Acrylics & Collage
10 Wednesdays, April 2 - June 4
6 Wednesdays, July 9 - August 13
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Dominika Bzdula
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Inspired by the Masters:
Mixed Media Illustration
4 Thursdays, April 24 - May 15
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sergio Martinez
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Paint Your Palette: A Studio Guide To Color
6 Thurs, July 10 - Aug 21 (no 7/17)
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Deborah Velasquez
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iPhone/iPad Photo Collage
6 Saturdays, May 17 - June 28 (no 5/24)
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Andy Mars
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Round Table Poetry Workshop
10 Mondays, March 31 to June 9 (no 5/26)
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Dustin Nightingale
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Writing Workshop - Pause, Play, Repeat
8 Wednesdays, Apr 23 - Jun 11
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dana Rau
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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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