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.

Drawing



Sketching Architecture

10 Mondays, April 7 - June 16 (no 5/26)
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)
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
Maurice Casas

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Figure Drawing with Live Model

10 Wednesdays, April 2 – June 4
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Paul Iezzi

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Perspective Drawing Workshop

2 Wednesdays, April 23 & 30
1:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Paul Edwards

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Painting



Abstract and Semi-Abstract Painting

10 Mondays, April 7 - June 16 (no 5/26)
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Maurice Casas

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Beginner Painting

10 Tuesdays, April 1 - June 3
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Carolann Dvorak-Brewer

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All Medium Painting

10 Tuesdays, April 1 – June 3
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Deborah Leonard

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WATER MEDIA! Advanced Painting

10 Tuesdays, April 1 - June 3
10 Wednesdays, April 2 - June 4
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Carolann Dvorak-Brewer

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Beginner Watercolor

10 Wednesdays, April 2 - June 4
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Carolann Dvorak-Brewer

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Beyond the Basics: Next-Level Watercolor

10 Thursdays, April 3 - June 5
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Carolann Dvorak-Brewer

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Intro to (Abstract) Landscape Painting

8 Thursdays, April 3 - May 22
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)
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Paul Iezzi

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The Curious Painter

5 Saturdays, March 1-29
4 Saturdays, April 5-26
4 Saturdays, May 3-24
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sharon Dvora

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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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Mixed Media



Botanicals and Birds in Gouache

8 Wed, April 9 - May 28
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
6:30 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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Photography



Mixed Media Photography

Sunday, March 9, 2025
Sunday May 18, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Andy Mars

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Beginner iPhone Photography

6 Saturdays, April 5 - May 10
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Andy Mars

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The Basics of Digital Photography

6 Saturdays, April 5 - May 10
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Andy Mars

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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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Writing



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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Little Night Studio




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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