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Paint Pouring Play ( Online )
with Faye Tway-Grant

Learn and practice the different ways you can produce art with new paint pouring techniques. Create abstract designs on canvas. A supply list will be emailed to you at least one week prior to class.
Bring Outside In: Floral Design ( In Person ) Litchfield
with Justine Ramsey

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
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Photography Basics: Part 2 ( Online )
with Ronnie Zincone

This course is designed to introduce you to the “art side” of photography called “composition” and the principles of “exposure” and “light.” This course will serve as a steppingstone for you to move forward in this visual art. Students should bring their 35mm DSLR camera if they have one.
Charcoal Drawing With Shawna Lee - part 1 ( Online )
with Shawna Lee Kwashnak

Learn drawing skills using charcoals like how to see like an artist, understanding techniques, and values of lights and darks. Subjects include feathers, flowers, and landscapes. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to create more sensitive drawings. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, hatching, crosshatching, values, and composition. A supply list and pdf for printing will be emailed shortly after registration.
Introduction To Basketry ( In Person ) HVRHS Falls Village
with Nancy Kalos

Begin exploring the world of basketry by weaving a flatred muffin basket (11" L X 6 1/2" W X 4 1/2" H) with a colorful chain pattern around its circumference. Students build on basketry skills by exploring various weaving techniques and materials. Supplies can be purchased directly from the instructor for $15 at the first class. N. Kalos
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Autumn In New England ( In Person ) Winsted
with Jessica Bartlet

Celebrate autumn in New England with a bucolic barn landscape. Learn basic wet on wet techniques with some watercolor magic. Topics include an intro to materials and basic paint handling skills. A sketchbook scale copy of the drawing will be sent out to students ahead of time to transfer. The instructor will contact participants with a supply list before the start of class.
Learn Your Camera's Creative Modes ( Online )
with Ronnie Zincone

Taught by an award-winning photographer, this online class explores 35mm photography by learning just two camera modes! You will be taught the basic recipe known as “the photographer's triangle” while learning your 35mm DSLR camera, your “tool” for creating and capturing your art with hands-on instruction. Our goal is to get off the “auto everything” settings and learn to gain creative control of our camera. Students should bring their 35mm DSLR camera if they have one.
Landscapes! ( In Person ) Winsted
with Jessica Bartlet

Learn simple watercolor brush techniques to create stunning landscape studies! Drawing skills not needed. All levels of experience are welcome. All you need is a round brush and fun colors. Topics include an introduction to materials, basic paint handling skills, and the magical element of suggestion in painting. The instructor will contact participants with a supply list before the start of class.
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