Workshops & Classes

Getting to Know Your Camera: A FREE Digital Photography Workshop

In person

Denton Hoyer

Curious about digital photography? Modern digital cameras can vastly outperform your cell phone camera, but can often be confusing and complicated to use. In this free workshop, we teach a simple but powerful approach to camera set up and handling that will get you shooting great photos right away. Let us help you to capture your artistic vision without stress and indecision. This class is ideal for beginning and intermediate digital photographers. Space is limited and advance registration is required.To reserve your spot, please call 203.562.4927.

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 16+

Dates: 3/7

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Saturday Sketching

Eva Scopino

Explore, learn, and practice drawing exercises and techniques in a supportive environment. Increase visual perception, skills and confidence, and develop your unique style. Work with drawing pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolor and ink/pens. Weekly demos and exercises include mark-making, line, value, form, texture and shading. Subjects include animals, everyday objects, portraits, nature, as well as students’ interests. We draw from observation, references and imagination. All materials provided. Join us! For returning students, the class will include both new projects and some review. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 8 - 12

Dates: 3/7–4/11

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Drawing Light and Dark

Veronica Korneyeva

See light and dark in a new way. Learn about shading, contrast, line-work, and composition in this traditional drawing course focusing on creating artwork in monochrome fashion. Students will practice techniques to create bold and expressive works of art using pencils, charcoal and colored pencils. This course provides an important foundation for any young artist. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 8 - 12

Dates: 3/9–6/1

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Techniques for Wheel Throwing

In person

Stephen Rodriguez

New and experienced students will focus on making pottery on the wheel. Start by using methods of wedging, centering, hand and finger positioning for raising a vessel, and positioning one's body for dealing with a mass of clay on the wheel. Demonstrations will cover the importance of trimming techniques and various forming processes. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Payable by credit card, cash, or check. Firing fees are $3.50/pound. Cash or check only. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 3/9–6/22

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From Still Life to Abstraction

In person

Kate Henderson

Painting for all! This class covers foundational painting skills through a progression from observational still life to increasingly abstract approaches. Students explore value, color, composition, and gesture through hands-on studio exercises that emphasize seeing, perception, and material experimentation. Working from direct observation and lived experience, students learn to simplify, translate, and transform visual information into expressive painted forms. Students may work in acrylic or oil paint. Most demonstrations will be using oil paint. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $10 for basic materials (such as newsprint and/or charcoal) provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 3/9–4/13 and 4/20–6/1

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Tetra-Pak® Printmaking

Mark Grindell

Explore innovative approaches to printmaking using recycled Tetra-Pak® packaging as an alternative plate material. This hands-on experience introduces both intaglio and monotype techniques, with an emphasis on on imagery design, mark making, tool use, plate inking, ink removal and treatment techniques to provide a variety of print outcomes. Process demonstrations and examples of Tetra-Pak® prints will support exploration and experimentation. All inks are water-washable for easy cleanup. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $25 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 3/9–4/27 and 5/4–6/22

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The Basics of Digital Drawing for Adults

In person

Veronica Korneyeva

Learn how to create digital artwork using Procreate on the iPad. We'll cover the essentials—drawing, color, layering, and brush techniques—while exploring how digital tools can enhance your creative process. Procreate’s intuitive features make it easy to blend traditional art skills with modern flexibility. Designed for beginners or anyone curious about digital art, this class offers a step-by-step approach to building skills and confidence with Procreate. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 3/9–4/13 and 4/20–6/1

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Beginning and Intermediate Box Making

In person

Paulette Rosen

Boxes have long been used by bookbinders to protect valuable books from dust and light—but they can also be objects of beauty in their own right. In this hands-on workshop, students will learn how to design and construct elegant and functional boxes—perfect for storing cherished keepsakes, personal treasures, or artist tools. Working with binders’ board, fabric, and decorative papers, explore the fundamentals of box construction while creating pieces that are both practical and visually striking. The first box will be a simple open-top box and students will gradually build skills to create boxes of varying sizes, incorporating lids, trays, drawers, and flaps. Along the way, learn essential book and box-making techniques, including accurate measuring, cutting, and gluing. No prior experience is required—this workshop is ideal for both artists and non-artists who enjoy working with their hands and learning a timeless craft. Students with previous box-making experience are welcome to

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 3/9–5/18

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Introduction to Ceramics

In person

Katherine Lux

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to ceramics, ideal for beginners and those looking to strengthen their foundational skills. Students will learn essential wheel-throwing techniques—such as centering, shaping, and forming basic vessels—as well as hand building methods like pinch, coil, and slab construction. Whether you’re interested in functional mugs, sculptural forms, or textured surfaces, instruction will support your individual creative goals. You’ll also explore a range of surface decoration and glazing techniques, from carving and slip work to underglazes and layered glazes. By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid understanding of clay processes and a collection of finished pieces that reflect your personal style. No experience required—just a willingness to learn and experiment. Wear clothes that can get messy. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27 and firing fees are $3.50/pound. Payable by credit card, cash, or

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 3/9–4/27 and 5/4–6/22

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Let’s Get Sewing

In person

Christine Jewell

Overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine and discover how fun and easy it can be! Learn the basics of machine sewing including threading, operating, and troubleshooting. Practice using the machine and then move on to simple projects for yourself or for gift-giving. Choice of projects will include a 4-patch pin cushion, Boho bags, zippered pouch, and items for the home such as pillow covers. Tips for altering clothes can also be covered. Previous students are welcome to attend and work on their own projects. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $15 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 4 sessions, 3/10–6/23

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