A fun exploratory hands-on class that welcomes kids' individual expression and imagination. Students will experience the joys of creating colors, shapes, and textures. Explore a variety of mediums such as painting, collage, clay, 3D art, and collaborative projects. Encourages creative thinking, confidence, social and problem-solving skills.
Term: Fall 2021
Suggested Ages: 4 - 6
Dates: 10/30–12/18
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Explore, learn, and practice a variety of drawing techniques while expressing a unique artistic style using drawing pencils, pens, markers, pastels, charcoal, and ink. Demonstrations and exercises will include mark-making, blending, shading and value, visual texture and 3D effects. Draw objects, nature, animals, portraits/ people, and subjects of students’ interests to increase skills and confidence.
Term: Fall 2021
Suggested Ages: 8 - 13
Dates: 10/30–12/18
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Discover an alternative photography process using your smartphone to develop photographs in the darkroom. Over the course of three weeks, each student will capture a personal story by taking photos on their iPhone or smartphone while listening to music or a podcast of their choice. Then, weave together the realms of digital photography and darkroom fundamentals to make a print in CAW's darkroom. Printed photo essays will allow participants to share meaningful stories and thoughts, while learning to trust and experiment with a new photographic process.
Term: Fall 2021
Suggested Ages: 16+
Dates: 10/30–11/20
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Build your visual library of contemporary and historical ceramic art through an introduction to the basics of hand-building and wheel throwing pottery. This class is for students with no previous experience or for those looking to develop their current skill set, discovering new ways of making, engaging in thoughtful experimentation, building on their existing skills, and receiving personalized, hands-on support from instructor and artist Lilly Zuckerman. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Includes one 3- hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
Term: Fall 2021
Suggested Ages: 18+
Dates: 11/1–12/13
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Monitored sessions for printmakers who have the skills to work independently and safely in the print studio.
Term: Fall 2021
Suggested Ages: 18+
Dates: 11/1–12/13
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Don’t be intimidated any longer—come learn to paint. This class will unfold the mysteries of painting by introducing students to the basics: selecting materials, setting up a palette, handling paint, and composing a picture. The class will emphasize learning to see what you wish to paint with the goal of rendering form clearly in terms of color and design. Come to the first class ready to paint.
Term: Fall 2021
Suggested Ages: 18+
Dates: 11/1–12/13
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Make pottery without a wheel. Slab, coiled, and pinched pots will be used to create a wide variety of functional and decorative shapes. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Includes one 3-hour weekly practice session during monitored practice hours on a first-come, first-served basis.
Term: Fall 2021
Suggested Ages: 18+
Dates: 11/1–12/13
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Deep dive into the iconic work of Keith Haring, a New York City pop artist whose animated imagery has become a widely recognized visual language. Students will observe and discuss key elements of Haring’s work that convey energy and movement. They will then get to interpret and explore these concepts with warm-up sketching exercises and their very own life-sized Haring-inspired painting. Art work will need 24 hours to dry and can be picked up anytime after that. Please call the front office at 203-562-4927 to let them know when you are coming.
Term: Fall 2021
Suggested Ages: 10 - 14
Dates: 11/1
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This is the class for you if you want to make a “real book." Students will focus on making one of two case bindings: the traditional case binding (which is a hardcover book with lots of pages sewn together) and a rounded or flat spine with headbands; or the Bradel case binding (which has a flat back, a handsome false groove and is suitable for slimmer volumes). Instruction is adjusted to the skill of the individual. Intermediate students may continue work on individual projects. Enrollment in this class includes one 3-hour monitored open bench session per week.
Term: Fall 2021
Suggested Ages: 18+
Dates: 11/2–12/14 and 11/1–12/13
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Learn how to screen print with local artist and educator Ana Henriques. Starting with abstract shapes and building up to more complex designs, students will cut and create paper stencils using reference material found in class or at home as inspiration. Over seven weeks, practice mixing colors, registering your screen, and making a series of prints on paper. The class will also cover the photo-emulsion method, printing on textiles, and adding mixed-media elements such as embroidery to your designs. An exciting introductory foray into the world of screen printing, for both beginners and those with some experience.
Term: Fall 2021
Suggested Ages: 18+
Dates: 11/1–12/13
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