Adult Classes
Open Studio
Bring your materials and work in a relaxed studio environment.
Mondays, ongoing, 1pm – 4pm (no open studio on May 27)
The printing press will be available on select Mondays. Contact the Education Department for availability.
Free
Monitored Figure Drawing & Painting
This ongoing session offers the opportunity to maintain and improve skills in a relaxed atmosphere. A live model is provided each week. Attendees may draw or paint the human form in poses chosen by the group and the class monitor.
Wednesdays, 5pm – 8pm
May 1 – July 31 (No class July 3)
1 session: Members $15 / Public; $18, preregister or pay at the door
4 sessions: Members $50 / Public $55; preregistration required
10 sessions: Members $100 / Public $110*
All season pass (14 sessions total): Members $125 / Public $135*
* Preregistration required by April 29.
Call or email to register: (860) 536-7601 X 213; studio@mysticarts.org
Impressionistic Painting with Sheila Barbone
Learn to paint subject matter realistically, but with a modern twist. Focus on brushwork, use of color, paint application and more. Work from photos in oil or acrylic.
Wednesdays, 1pm – 4pm
May 15 – June 12
Members $165 / Public $195
Basic Portrait Drawing with Jack Montmeat
Learn to draw a live model with a new pose and teacher demonstrations each week. Concepts covered include subject placement, the block-in, proportions, likeness, line quality, lighting and basic anatomy.
Thursdays, 6:30pm – 9pm
May 16 – June 13
Members $185 / Public $215
Digital Photography II with Brenda De Los Santos
Delve deep into composition, lighting, flash, and specialized photography to enhance the images you create. Students must have taken either Digital Photography I or know how to use their cameras in full manual mode.
Tuesdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
May 21 – June 18
Members $110 / Public $130
Photo to Canvas with Sarah Stifler Lucas
Bring your favorite photographs and learn how to create a work of art in acrylic or oils. Instructor demonstrations focus on design, composition and value. Previous painting experience recommended.
Wednesdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
June 5 – June 26
Members $90/ Public $105
Thursdays, 9:30am – 12:30pm
June 6 – June 27
Members $135/ Public $155
Greeting Cards with Lisa Lyman Adams
Create your own greeting cards for all occasions. Learn essential studio skills such as scoring paper to get that standard industry “fold”. Use a variety of media, including ink pens, watercolor, and collage. Also learn to master fun “artist’s handwriting” for your message. Partial materials provided.
Tuesdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
June 25 – July 23
Members $130 / Public $150
Workshops
Unleashing Color in Your Paintings with Gigi Horr Liverant
Class features teacher demonstrations and exercises in color dynamics and the integration of rich color. Pastels, oils, acrylics, or watercolors may be used. Previous painting or pastel experience required.
Saturday, May 18, 10am – 4pm
Members $60 / Public $70
Zentangle with Color & Zentangle Landscapes with Carol Dunn
Take your Zentangle to a new level by adding color and creating landscapes. Practice old tangles and learn new ones. Supplies are provided by the instructor and included in the workshop fee. Bring any materials you already have for Zentangle. Students must have taken at least one prior Zentangle class.
Zentangle Color
Saturday, June 1, 10am – 4pm
Members $75/ Public $85
Zentangle Landscapes
Sunday, June 2, 10am – 4pm
Members $70 / Public $80
Printmaking Sampler with Carol Dunn
Experiment with monotype and drypoint techniques. This course is open to all levels, and will help painters and printmakers alike to view their work with new possibilities. Materials provided and included in workshop fee.
Saturday, June 22, 10am – 4pm
Members $ 90/ Public $100
Featured Programs
Private Instruction with MAC Faculty
MAC offers private lessons for beginning and intermediate artists seeking individual guidance in a variety of media. A unique curriculum created for you personally can help with technical skills and artistic development. Contact the Education Department at 860.536.7601 x 213 for information and scheduling or complete the private lesson inquiry form.
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