Classes are open to all - Become a Glastonbury Arts member and take a 5% discount on every class taken as a membership benefit.
Materials lists are included in the class or workshop description.
Students are responsible for providing their own art supplies unless otherwise specified in the class or workshop description.
Serious teens are welcome to enroll in adult classes but must supply their own materials.
UPCOMING 2025 ADULT WORKSHOPS
MASTER PAINTING WATER IN PASTEL, Tuesday & Wednesday, July 15 & 16, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm both days
Capture the unique qualities of water, its translucency and reflections to its dynamic movement in this comprehensive 2 day workshop. Begin your journey on Day 1 by tackling the challenge of still water and its reflections. Learn the techniques to depict the serene and glass-like surfaces that mirror their surroundings. On Day 2, shift your attention to capturing the fluidity and energy of flowing water, streams, waves, and waterfalls. Please bring a variety of your own photo references. Avoid using calendar or internet photos; instead, have your own references printed in both color and grey scale. Karen will also be happy to share her own references to inspire you.
Fee: $295 (5% discount to Glastonbury Arts members.) Instructor: Karen Israel, www.ArtbyKarenIsrael.com
A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO STORYTELLING, Saturday, September 13, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Do you have a story you've been itching to tell, but you're not quite sure where to start? Or maybe you've started it over and over but have no idea where it goes? This storytelling workshop is for you! Whether you want to write a children's book, a thrilling romance, or your memoirs, many stories share common traits and structures that carry readers from intriguing beginnings to satisfying ends. While this workshop is tailored for beginners, even seasoned writers can benefit from a refresher or discover new ways to breathe life into the stories that live within them! Bring a note book, sketchbook, story examples, or just the germ of an idea that grows into a story.
Instructor Matt Becker is an illustrator, sculptor, potter and author of
Fableware from The Garden of the Grotesque, a home for stories of an otherworld that uses the mutability of clay and the the language of ceramics to capture the fables of a world unlike ours.
Fee: $120 (5% discount to Glastonbury Arts members.) REGISTER
PAINTING FALL & WINTER IN PASTEL, Friday & Saturday, October 10 & 11, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm both days
Join us for an immersive 2 day pastel workshop working with a versatile medium that allows you to create both soft, nuanced effects and bold, vibrant compositions. Day 1 begins with a focus on painting the rich, warm hues of autumn. Using a sumi ink underpainting, you'll learn how to bring the vibrant colors of Fall to life. On Day 2, transition into the serene beauty of Winter as you master the art of painting snow-covered landscapes. Each day, instructor Karen Israel will provide a short demonstration to guide and inspire you.
Fee: $295 (5% discount to Glastonbury Arts members.) Instructor: Karen Israel, www.ArtbyKarenIsrael.com
THE FELTED LANDSCAPE, Saturday, October 25, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Whether you're an artist or someone looking for a new creative outlet, this workshop is perfect for you! Dive into the world of felting and create your very own felted landscape. Choose your favorite landscape photo or borrow one from our talented instructor, Diane Cadrain, an award-winning fiber artist. You'll draw or trace your chosen scene onto raw silk and use felting tools and soft merino wool as if it were paint to bring your landscape to life. Feel the wool transform under your hands as you create a glorious felted landscape.
The cost of the materials and tools necessary to complete the workshop project are included in the workshop fee. Just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!
Fee: $130 (5% discount to Glastonbury Arts members.) REGISTER Instructor: Diane Cadrain, www.Diane-Cadrain.com
UPCOMING 2025 ADULT CLASSES
LET'S LEARN IRISH UNCIAL HAND, Mondays, October 6 -27, 2:00 to 4:00 pm (4 weeks)
Let’s learn Calligraphy! This round, Irish lettering style, Uncial, is a great way to introduce yourself to broad edge nib calligraphy. Uncial calligraphy has roots in Ireland: remember the Book of Kells? Students will write with professional quality cartridge pens. We will use two different-sized pens and explore traditional presentations of these round letters and create modern, colorful, contemporary projects in each class. Classes feature easy to follow examples with plenty of time for practice and asking questions.
Fee: $235 Instructor: Debby Reelitz, www.LetteringDesign.com
SKILL BUILDING IN OIL, Tuesdays, September 30 - November 4, 9:30 am to noon (6 weeks)
Unlock the versatile medium of oils and how a painting develops. Begin with mastering the art of composition, creating captivating focal points that draw the eye. Explore the wonders of color theory, learning to mix any hue with a limited palette, and discover the power of contrast and edges to craft strong compositions. Through engaging demonstrations and constructive critiques, you'll learn to paint with confidence. This class is designed to elevate your skills whether you are a seasoned artist or a beginner.
Fee: $200 (5% discount for Glastonbury Arts members.) Instructor: Katherine Simmons, www.KatherineSimmons.com
DRAWING STUDIO, Thursdays, September 25 - November 20, 6:00 to 8:00 pm (8 weeks - no class on November 6)
Come and explore drawing as a tool for self expression and as a core building block of the art-making process! Over eight weeks this course will cover different components of drawing practice and how they're expressed: looking at various approaches and strengthening fundamentals that allow us to capture life within the confines of a piece of paper. Whether you've never picked up a pencil or have many years of practice, this class is designed to grow your skills as an artist.
Fee: $210 (5% discount to Glastonbury Arts members.) Instructor: Matt Becker, www.MattBeckerArt.com
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PASTELS FOR BEGINNERS & INTERMEDIATES, Wednesdays, October 15 - November 5, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm (4 weeks)
For beginning students, discover the joy of working with hard and soft pastels. You'll learn about the different materials, a wide array of papers, underpainting techniques, safety tips, gridding methods, and framing your masterpieces. This is your chance to build a strong foundation in one of the most popular art mediums. More experienced students are invited to take their skills to the next level, planning the painting from start to finish and delving into key elements such as composition, values, and color theory. Each session features a short painting demonstration by the instructor. Each class ends with a constructive critique of each student's work, fostering growth and improvement in a positive environment.
Fee: $175 (5% discount to Glastonbury Arts members.) Instructor:
Susan Bosworth,
www.SusanBosworth.com
ABSTRACTING FROM THE MASTERS
Fridays, Sept. 26 - Oct. 3 and Oct. 31 - Nov. 14, 9:30 am to Noon (6 weeks - no classes on October 10, 17, and 24)
All painting begins with a spark—a thought, an idea, a motivation. In this class, we will embark on a journey of creativity, using the works of master artists as our guiding stars. Whether inspired by the timeless genius of Michelangelo or the innovative spirit of Helen Frankenthaler, we will dive into the world of abstract art. With acrylic paint as our medium, Nancy will lead you through the essentials of paint mixing, brush types, texture tools, and design principles. Acrylics, water-soluble and quick-drying by nature, can be as vibrant as a sunrise or as muted as a twilight sky, thinned like watercolor or built up with thick textures using Liquitex modeling paste or gesso. Both beginners and experienced artists are welcomed to enroll.
Fee: $200 (5% discount to Glastonbury Arts members.) Instructor: Nancy Bunnell, www.NCBunnellStudio.com
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REGISTRATION: Register early to avoid disappointment. Classes and workshops won't run if the minimum number of students haven't registered one week before the start date. Classes and workshops are filled in the order received. Registrations will not be processed without payment. When you register, consider yourself confirmed: You will hear from us only if the schedule changes or the class is cancelled.
CANCELLATION POLICY: In the event a course or workshop is cancelled by Glastonbury Arts (e.g. insufficient enrollments, teacher illness, severe weather, etc.), all fees will be refunded to students. If a registered student withdraws from a class or workshop, the student must notify Glastonbury Arts via email two full weeks prior to the start of the class or workshop in which case we will refund the student’s registration fee less a $35 administrative charge. No refunds will be made for voluntary withdrawals less than two full weeks before the start of a class or workshop.