"If I could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint."
 
- Edward Hopper

Wethersfield Academy for the Arts

The Academy embraces several art disciplines where students, working directly with professional artists, are guided and encouraged to develop their unique gifts and talents. We provide opportunities in art classes, workshops, and art lectures for the novice through the professional to benefit from study, apprenticeship, exhibition and performance, and to promote the arts in the best classical tradition for enjoyment and inspiration. 

Classes


Atelier Figure Drawing

with Christina Mastrangelo

 

Atelier Bargue Drawing

with Christina Mastrangelo

 

 

Atelier Portrait Drawing

with Jack Montmeat

 

Atelier Portfolio Development

with Jack Montmeat

 

 

Youth Program - Drawing and Painting

with Nick Frasco 

 

 

Live Studio Figure & Portrait Sessions

New time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm $12/session 

Monitored, non-instructional sessions to give all artists the opportunity to draw or paint from a live model. Drop-in sessions, ongoing. Bring own supplies. 

 

 

 

Connecticut Academyof Irish Music

Featuring Irish music lessons in fiddle, tin whistle, flute, mandolin, banjo, guitar, concertina, and button accordion

News 

 

Wed. May 22, 6:30pm

Caravaggio: A Revolution in Painting

Art Lecture by Prof. Alexandra Onuf

 

 

Wed. June 5, 6:30pm

Two Voices, Two Poets

Joan Kunsch and Adam Chambers

 

2013 Fine Art Competition and Sale

Artists from around the country are invited to submit their paintings. Monetary Awards. Show and sale at Comstock Ferre, Wethersfield  

Full Artist's Prospectus

 

 

2013 Summer Youth Art Programs

DOWNLOAD WORKSHOP REGISTRATION

 

 

2013 Summer Portrait Drawing & Painting for Teens

Jack Montmeat has designed this course for all levels in refreshing and honing their skills. Concepts covered will include proportions, likeness, clothing, lighting, line quality and basic anatomy, as well as discussions on drawing each feature of the face. Instruction in light, shadows, drapery and perspective. Demonstrations and individual guidance.

 

Wed. - Fri. July 17 - 19,  9am to 12pm  $145.
Wed. - Fri. July 24 - 26,  9am to 12pm  $145.
Both weeks: $275.

 Membership at the Academy

 

 

Academy Internship Opportunity 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Workshops

 

 

Elizabeth Allison

Casting Workshop

June 19-21,  2013

9am to 4pm

 
 
 

Christina Mastrangelo

Still Life in Oils Workshop

July 1-12,  2013

9am to 4pm

 
 

 

Ray Hassard

Plein Air from Ground Up

July 29- Aug 1,  2013

9am to 4pm

 


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