Workshops & Classes

Printmaking Open Studio

In person

Printmaking Monitors

Experienced participants who have been approved by an instructor are welcome to join these weekly self-directed sessions. Please note that no formal instruction is provided. Price below is for one session during the time period of 4/23/26 - 6/18/26. You can register for multiple sessions by calling the front desk at 203-562-4927. Please call 203-562-4927 if you are not a current student to receive instructions for approval. 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: 6/11

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Metal Sculpture Open Studio

In person

Elli Fotopoulou

Experienced participants who have been approved by an instructor are welcome to join these weekly self-directed sessions. Please note that no formal instruction is provided. Price below is for one session during the time period of 4/24/26 - 6/12/26. You can register for multiple sessions by calling the front desk at 203-562-4927. Please dress in long sleeved shirts and long pants (natural, flame-resistant fabrics like 100% cotton or wool, no polyester or nylon), closed toed shoes, and hair tied back. Metal sculpture and Jewelry/Metalsmithing students are both welcome in this open studio Please call 203-562-4927 if you are not a current student to receive instructions for approval. 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: 6/12

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Create and Explore with Clay

In person

Katherine Lux

This is a fantastic introduction to pottery and a great way to get to know CAW’s studio. Spend your Saturday afternoon in the Creative Arts Workshop pottery studio. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn hand building techniques and be guided through throwing clay on the wheel. You’ll also discover how to embellish your pieces with surface textures and glaze finishes. Come join us and get creative! No experience necessary, all levels welcome. Pottery tool kits are available for sale in the studio for $27. Firing fees are $3.50/pound. Payable by credit card, cash or check. All materials and tools provided. Wear clothes that can get messy. An apron or old towel is recommended. 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: 6/13

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Working from a Live Model

In person

Lamar Smith

Join us to draw or paint from a nude model. The 3-hour session includes mixed-length poses. These are monitored "open drawing" sessions; there is no instruction. It is encouraged to register at least 48 hours in advance. 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: 6/16

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Summer Arts Adventures (Ages 8-12)

CAW Teaching Artists

Summer Arts Adventures for ages 8–12 is an engaging, all-day creative program where each week offers new projects and creative explorations. Days are filled with hands-on activities that encourage imagination, experimentation, and skill-building in a supportive, welcoming environment. Participants paint, draw, build, stitch, sculpt, and explore art from around the world while working with a wide range of materials and techniques. With guidance from experienced teaching artists, kids build confidence, develop creative skills, and connect with peers through collaborative and individual projects. Days also include games, outdoor time, and special adventures, including field trips to nearby parks and museums. In our fully-equipped art studios, young artists can experiment with clay, comics and cartoons, painting, photography, printmaking, bookmaking, sewing, sculpture, and more. Fees: $495 per week. Weekly after care is available from 4:00 - 5:30pm for $90 / week. Please review

Term: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 8 - 12

Dates: 9 sessions, 6/22–8/21

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Summer Arts Adventures (Ages 5-7)

CAW Teaching Artists

Summer Arts Adventures for ages 5–7 is a joyful, all-day creative program where every week is a brand-new adventure. Each day is packed with fun, hands-on activities that invite young artists to imagine, experiment, and create in a supportive, welcoming environment. Participants will paint, draw, build, stitch, sculpt, and explore art from around the world while getting their hands messy (in the best way!). With guidance from experienced teaching artists, kids build confidence, make new friends, and discover the joy of creative play. Days also include games, outdoor time, and special adventures, including field trips to nearby parks and museums. In our fully-equipped art studios, young artists can experiment with clay, comics and cartoons, painting, photography, printmaking, bookmaking, sewing, sculpture, and more. Fees: $495 per week. Weekly after care is available from 4:00 - 5:30pm for $90 / week. Please review our FAMILY HANDBOOK for more information about registration,

Term: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 5 - 7

Dates: 9 sessions, 6/22–8/21

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Intermediate and Advanced Printmaking

In person

Barbara Harder

You decide - explore multiple printmaking techniques and processes or deepen your practice in one area. Use etching, drypoint, woodcut, linocut, monotype, transfer prints, paper lithography, polymer plate lithography, collagraph, silk aquatint, transfer prints, or Chine-collé. Learn new techniques or connect printmaking to other artistic media. Includes one 3-hour practice session per week during monitored practice hours. 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 regarding registration, accessibility, communication, photography and cancellation.

Term: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 6/24–7/29

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Int’l Rosé Day – Paint, Craft, & Sip

In person

Ysa Candido and Azaria Samuels

Celebrate International Rosé Day with a Caribbean-Inspired Creative Escape! Transport yourself to the islands for an evening of art, wine, and tropical inspiration. Sip refreshing rosé while creating your own vibrant Caribbean-themed masterpiece or craft a hand-poured candle infused with tropical scents. With guidance from a friendly instructor, painters will explore bold colors, swaying palms, turquoise waters, and sun-soaked landscapes—no experience required. Prefer a different creative outlet? Design a custom candle inspired by the fragrances of the Caribbean, from coconut and citrus to lush island florals. Gather friends, make it a date night, or treat yourself to a relaxing evening of creativity in a welcoming and social atmosphere. Rosé tastings generously provided by Paradise Hills Vineyard & Winery in Wallingford, CT. Raise a glass, embrace the island spirit, and celebrate International Rosé Day Please click here for more details.

Term: Spring 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 6/26 and 6/26

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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: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 6/29–8/17

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Beginning and Intermediate Bookbinding: The Screw Post Album

In person

Paulette Rosen

Planning a trip or doing family research? This is the perfect book for compiling photos or family histories. The versatile screw post album is a great binding style for single sheets, that is not folded pages. The sturdy pages are held in place by metal screw-posts in a spine piece that are exposed or hidden. It’s very easy to change the order, remove, or replace pages. You can add stubs to accommodate the attachment of thicker items like buttons or memorabilia. There can even be a window in the cover to allow for a peek at the first page. The album structure is perfect for photographs, prints, collages and scrapbooking. Although the book does not open flat, but it can still be used as a sketchbook. No experience is necessary. Many of the basic skills of bookbinding will be taught. Continuing students are welcome to work on ongoing projects. This class will take place in a studio accessed by a flight of stairs. For any accommodations please send a confidential email to

Term: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Dates: 7/6–8/10 and 7/7–8/11

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