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 Spring Classes opens February 19, 2023, at noon

Drawing



Sketching Architecture

10 Mondays, April 17 - June 19, 2023
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Maurice Casas

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Basic Drawing

Option 1: Tue, April 18 - June 20, 7-9PM
Option 2: Sat, April 22 – June 24, 10AM-12PM
Maurice Casas

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Figure Drawing with Live Model

10 Wed, April 12 - June 14, 2023
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Paul Iezzi

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Sketching Outdoors

10 Thursdays, April 20 - June 22, 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Maurice Casas

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Painting



Abstract and Semi-Abstract Painting

10 Mondays, April 17 - June 19, 2023
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Maurice Casas

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Beginner Painting

10 Tuesdays, April 4 - June 13 (no 4/11)
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Carolann Dvorak-Brewer

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All Medium Painting

10 Tuesdays, April 4 - June 6, 2023
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Deborah Leonard

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WATER MEDIA! Advanced Painting

Option 1: 10 Tues, April 4 - June 13, (no 4/11)
Option 2: 10 Wed, April 5 - June 14, (no 4/12)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Carolann Dvorak-Brewer

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Not So Basic Watercolor

4 Tuesdays, April 4 - May 2 (no 4/11)
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Kristy Lankford

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Beginner Watercolor

10 Wed, April 5 - June 14 (no 4/12)
12:30 PM - 2:30 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, April 20 - June 8, 2023
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Edith Skiba LaMonica

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Alcohol Ink Painting

6 Thursdays, April 20 - May 25, 2023
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Dana Rau

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Beginner Acrylic Painting

10 Thurs, April 20 - June 22, 2023
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mike Berlinski

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The Curious Painter

6 Saturdays, April 22 - June 10 (no 5/20, 5/27)
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sharon Dvora

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The Painting Studio

10 Saturdays, April 1 - June 10 (no 4/8)
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Paul Iezzi

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Watercolor Basics

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

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Mixed Media / Writing




Abstract Mixed Media Collage

8 Thursdays, April 20 - June 8, 2023
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Heather Neilson

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Learning To Let Go - Mixed Media Workshop

Weekend, April 1 & 2, 2023
10:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Lori Racicot

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Writing Workshop
Pause, Play, Repeat

6 Thursdays, April 20 - May 25, 2023
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Dana Rau

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Small Press Publishing

8 Mondays, April 17 - June 12, 2023 (no 5/29)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Daniel Loring Keating

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Learn How To Take Better Photos Of Your Art & Edit them With Your Smartphone

Thursday, Date April 20, 2023
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Andy Mars

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The Basics of Digital Photography

6 Saturdays, April 22 - June 3 (no 5/27)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Andy Mars

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Beginner iPhone Photography

6 Sundays, April 23 - June 4 (no 5/28)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Andy Mars

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Creative Escape / Little Night Studios




Creative Escape

Sunday, May 7, 9AM-4PM
Join us on a creative journey to spark your joy of artmaking, including Floral Arranging, Found Object Assemblage, Soul Collage, Journaling and Intuitive Creating, Lunch, and more!

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Woodland Mushrooms
Painting on Wood

Friday, March 24, 2023
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Amy Casazza

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Capturing the Iridescent Beauty of a Raven in Watercolor

Friday, March 31, 2023
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Julie Phillipps

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Fused Glass Floral Scene

Friday, April 14, 2023
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Phoebe Katzin

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Ceramic Airplant Pod

Friday, April 21, 2023
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Kerri Michaud-Bagley

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Spring Flowers in Soft Pastel

Friday, May 5, 2023
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Karen Israel

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Feathers and Foliage Tapestry | Modern Macrame

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

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Coastal Lighthouse
Painting in Acrylics

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

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