Historic Wethersfield

Wethersfield, CT

Oil Painting: Still Life or Mastercopy

September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 | 4:00pm – 8:00pm. Oil Painting: Still Life or Mastercopy

Step into the world of artistic mastery, where brush meets canvas and tradition meets discovery. In this oil painting and still life mastercopy class, artists will explore time-honored techniques from Renaissance classics to 19th-century masterpieces—from the delicate layers of the Flemish tradition to the luminous realism of Bouguereau. Led by Veronique Fournier-Wynne, this course offers guided instruction in the fundamentals and finer nuances of creating rich, realistic paintings in oil. Open to both youth and adult students, this class welcomes artists of all skill levels, whether you are just beginning your journey or refining your craft. Artists select their preferred three-hour block for instruction.

For more information or to register visit, www.wethersfieldarts.org. Classes and workshops are held in person at the Wethersfield Academy for the Arts, 431 Hartford Avenue in Wethersfield, CT. Questions, feel free to call at 860-994-8304 or email at info@wethersfieldarts.org.

Sculpting the Skull

September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13| 6:30-8:30pm. Sculpting the Skull

Taught by renowned artist Kimberly Monson, this sculpture class uses the human
skull as inspiration to build sculpting skills with clay. Emphasis is placed on armature building, observation, proportion, form relationships, measurement techniques and clay application. Working with the skull shows how smaller forms interlock and relate to the whole. The class is taught to the individual creating an environment where each student improves at their own pace. All skill levels welcome.

Head and Figure Drawing

September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm. Head and Figure Drawing Fundamentals

Taught by Pete Anderson, this class guides students through essential drawing techniques while working from a live model to develop strong head and figure block-ins. Students will be introduced to essential tools and techniques for success, including measuring, material use, and the importance of control, line quality, mark making, tonal values, and shape design. Each lesson will progress naturally, with new skills building on the last, as we work from a live model to construct a solid block-in of the head and figure.