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EdAdvance Adult Education Spring 2024 Catalog



Arts & Crafts

Paint Pour Play - ( In Person ) Torrington

$45

with Faye Tway-Grant

Calendar Apr 8, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Learn and practice the different ways you can produce art with new paint pouring techniques. Create abstract designs on canvas. Beginners welcome. A suggested supply list will be mailed to you one week prior to class.

Will run

Beginner Stained Glass Workshop - (In Person) Watertown

$45

with Sarah Segovia

Calendar Apr 22, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Learn the basic techniques of stained glass: cutting, grinding, foiling, and soldering. Participants will create a sun catcher of their choice to take home. There is a $15 (cash) material fee payable to the instructor on the first night of class.

Full Course

Forsythia - ( In Person ) Torrington

$25

with Jessica Bartlet

Calendar Apr 23, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

The forsythia are in bloom! Learn some simple watercolor brush techniques to create some stunning floral studies!  Drawing skills need not apply!  All we need is a few good brushes and some forsythia blooms to use as inspiration!

Full Course

Amazing Alcohol Inks - ( In Person ) Torrington

$45

with Faye Tway-Grant

Calendar Apr 29, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

Learn and practice the different ways you can produce art using alcohol Inks.  Create suncatchers, flowers, landscapes and abstract designs on tile, glass or canvas. No previous experience is required.  A suggested supply list will be emailed to you at least one week prior to class. 

Will run

Bring The Outside In: Floral Design - ( In Person ) Southbury ***Date Change ***

$35

with Justine Leeper Ramsey

Calendar Apr 30, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 2 weeks

***DATE CHANGE **  CLASS WILL START ON 4/30/2024

Design a beautiful table arrangement using foraged and local blooms. Learn basic design skills, along with techniques for creating arrangements. By class end, you will be able to design an arrangement, do floral identification of plants used, and know tips on how to make flowers last longer. Prior to the first class, the instructor will contact students about purchasing class materials sold by her for a $50 fee.

Full Course

Drawing Cats And Dogs - ( In Person ) Southbury

$85

with Shawna Lee Kwashnak

Calendar May 7, 2024 at 6:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks

Learn how to create a more lifelike drawing of cats and dogs!  Skills covered include drawing techniques and lessons on how to interpret eyes, ears, noses and fur.  The instructor will provide a materials list prior to the first class.

Will run

Wire Wrap Sea Glass 101 (New) ( In Person ) Woodbury

$25

with Laurie Lynne Zlotowski

Calendar May 13, 2024 at 6:30 pm, runs for 1 week

Make all your beach finds into wearable art in this beginners’ workshop. You will leave with two complete pendant necklaces. A supply fee of $25 to instructor (night of class) will include use of all tools, wire, cord, and a wide selection of sea glass to choose from.

Will run

Blueberry Life ( In Person ) Winsted *** Date Change ***

$25

with Jessica Bartlet

Calendar May 14, 2024 at 6 pm, runs for 1 week

*** Date Change to Tuesday May 14th ***

Look no further than your kitchen table for art inspiration.  We will discuss contemporary women painters and create a unique still life painting.  Students paint while contemplating organic vs inorganic shapes, two point perspective, and so much more.  A drawing can be sent out to students ahead of time to transfer.All levels of experience welcome.





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