ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES - ARTS & CRAFTS

ALTERED BOOKS ~ Create works of art through altered bookmaking.  By taking a book and changing it, you can create a personal memento filled with your own expressive art.  You need not have any experience, just a willingness to be creative.  (Instructor, Cecilia Marshall)  Please note correct location!
 #289      Begins July 16            Wednesdays      6:30-8:30 pm              3 Sessions      $45     Westport Public Library
 #289x   July 23 & 30                 Wednesdays      3:00-5:30 p.m.           2 Sessions      $39     Westport Public Library  new session!

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP ~ Nurture your artistic spirit in this relaxed studio environment. Discover the freedom of watercolor painting while creating watercolor still lifes. Each day will culminate with refreshments and sharing reflections about our work. Invite your friends and family to celebrate your work in an exhibition held the last day of class. All are encouraged to join. No experience is necessary.  Materials list is available in the office and on our website.  Limited enrollment.  (Instructor, Lynne Karmen)
#814      June 23-26                 M-Th                 3:00-5:30 pm            4 sessions      $89     BMS
please note change in time

ACRYLIC PAINTING ~ The most versatile medium in art, acrylic painting can take your creativity anywhere you want to go. Basic drawing, composition, and painting techniques are learned in a step by step process that builds confidence. Experiment with different styles as you paint still lifes, landscapes, and portraits. Relax and play with paints — what a great idea! Materials and supply list is available in the office and on our website. (Instructor, Steve Parton)
 #66        Begins July 10            Thursdays         7:00-9:30 pm              6 sessions       $125   SHS

DRAWING IN THE DAYTIME ~ For those with some drawing experience. Whether you want to learn to sketch quickly or draw detailed objects, this class will teach you techniques to draw flowers, portraits, and still-lifes in a fun learning environment. Bring to the first class: drawing pad (preferable Strathmore 400 series), pencils #2H, HB, and 2B, kneaded eraser, clear plastic ruler, and a pad of tracing paper. (Instructor, Steve Parton) canceled
 #125      Begins July 3             Thursdays        9:30 am-12:00 noon    6 sessions       $125   CS
1 Canal Street, Westport (Westport Public Schools - Facilities Dept. Building)

Important Registration Information: 
  • To register for any of the classes through our secure registration system, please click on the course number or description (in bright blue) and you will be taken to a page which will allow you to register through a secure server for that specific course. 
  • Register for additional courses if desired. 
  • If you are registering more than one person, you will be required to do them separately. 
  • For your convenience, a profile will be created on each student which will expedite future registrations. 
  • Registrations can be placed over the phone.  Please note that registration fees are waived for online registrations.

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