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  • Botanical Study in Colored Pencils

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    This class is designed for students with some experience using colored pencil and have basic concepts of botanical illustration. This course will focus on drawing a complete botanical study over the four-week session. Students will plan and draw each component of the study week by week resulting in a frame-able work of art. The teacher will provide the oversized paper, tracing paper for sketches and the flower subject. Material list available upon registration. $130 + $15 Material Fee Nancy Bentivegna is a botanical artist who received her training at the New York Botanical Gardens through the Botanical Art and Illustration Program. After completing the program in 2010, she relocated to Boston. For the past eleven years she has been teaching a variety of botanical art classes in Boston and the greater Boston area. These courses are based on the instruction she received at the NYBG and include colored pencil, graphite, pen and ink and watercolor pencil. Nancy prefers to work in watercolor pencil combined with colored pencil for depth and detail. She does custom pieces for clients both in the Boston area and New York. She recently relocated to Essex and will be offering classes at the Spectrum Gallery in […]

    $130

  • Signs of Love Valentine Cardmaking Workshop

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    The month of February is all about Valentine’s Day and the ways we choose to show our signs of love.  Creating handmade personalized Valentine cards is one of those ways and in this workshop, you will create 10! The techniques you will learn include how to layout and cut the printed paper for the ten cards using the layout template/map. How to design each card using the double-sided patterned paper including adding the stamped sentiment for each card.   You will explore the use of color using markers and learn about die cut hearts using a double-sided adhesive and glitter. A half sheet of white cardstock for each card will be available.  Each one of your cards will include an envelope.  Most materials are included but do bring a scissor, 12” ruler, pencil or pen, glue (liquid or glue stick), marker-pink or red (optional). Introducing Nancy Souza, a teacher, mixed media artist and crafter. Creating unique cards and paper projects using a variety of techniques, colorful cardstock and card layouts including inks, stencils, collage, upcycled vintage items, and more. Souza is a certified teacher, teaching at the elementary & high school levels and graduate level courses at Sacred Heart University Griswold High School campus, including […]

    $40

  • Snowboard Gnome Workshop

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this workshop, learn to create a sculptural wool project including proper wrapping techniques, using wire in an armature and the purpose and use of various types of felting wool & needles on a 3-dimensional project. Lori Neumann is a local artist working in oils, acrylics & pastel. Lori studied Fine Arts at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and has exhibited at galleries and art shows throughout New England & Kentucky. Lori especially enjoys working with a palette knife in plein air while hiking at dawn and dusk. Lori is a member of the CT Academy of Fine Arts, the CT Pastel Society, the Madison Art Society, the American Impressionist Society and the Lyme Art Association. Lori especially enjoys painting rural New England landscapes & farm animals. She shares & teaches the love of art and believes that within each of us there is an artist, waiting to be released! Presently, she shows her work at Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, CT. Date: Sunday, February 1 Time: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM Cost: $65 plus a $16 material fee paid to the instructor

    $65

  • In Gallery – Dwellings Mixed Media Class

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    Using the theme of Architecture, via collage and mixed media, participants work on a stretched canvas or canvas panel as their substrate. Everyone delves into the fun of using paints, gel prints, stamping, stencils, integrated with the use of handmade papers printed or painted, old vintage script or text using coffee or tea to stain. Together through the visuals shown of a variety of types of dwellings each of you will choose the type of structures and composition for your piece. Participants can choose, abstract high rises using simple basics shapes, city or townscapes or with staining, texturing gels make a rustic cabin, or farm, etc. There will be lots of ideas exchanged and personalized instruction. Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract. These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons. Regina works instinctually, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer, make a connection, bringing their own experiences to the work. Regina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe. While in London, she attended Richmond University concentrating on […]

    $160

  • Signs of Love Openng Reception

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    Signs of Love - Spectrum Art Gallery Exhibit Opens January 23 Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents, Signs of Love, a 7-week show celebrating love – in the sense of romantic love, as well as through other shared connections between people, animals, and the world around us. Discover new fine art, mixed media, photography, sculpture, and other unexpected pieces by emerging and established artists who represent these ideas in both subtle and bold, as well as personal and universal interpretations. Join us for an Open Reception, Friday, January 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm to enjoy the fine art, crafts, wine, and refreshments, and throughout the Open House Weekend, Saturday, January 24 from 1 to 6 pm and Sunday, January 25 from 1 to 5 pm. The exhibit runs through March 14. As always, Spectrum’s Artisans Store offers new pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and accessories, as well as children's books and toys. Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook, Connecticut. Gallery and Store hours are Wednesday through Saturday (12-6 pm) and Sunday (12-5 pm). For more information about gallery exhibits, and classes and workshops for adults, teens, and children, call (860) 767-0742 and visit […]

    Free

  • Get Into the Holiday Spirit for Children

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 3-session class, children ages 7-11 learn to fold, construct and paint 3-dimensional stars for the holidays.  Stars can be used as window decorations or as ornaments.  Perfect gifts for the season.  All materials included.  No experience necessary. Cathy Lovell’s lifelong interest in the creative arts continues to guide her through a gratifying career as both art educator and studio artist. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Wesleyan University, Cathy has taught in the Newton, MA, Greenwich, CT and East Lyme, CT public school systems. She has also taught private classes in various fields including stained glass, jewelry making and silver work, enameling, ceramics, glass bead making, and quilting. In the interest of furthering her own education, Cathy received a scholarship to attend the Pilchuck Glass School where she worked with Dale Chihuly and Patrick Reyntiens. Her interest in felting began with a workshop led by Lynne Ocone at the Guilford Art Center. Cathy is a member of the Northeast Felt makers Guild where she has had the privilege of participating in classes given by world renowned felt makers. Cathy credits her friend and fellow felt maker Catherine Stebinger with sharing ongoing creative energy, inspiration, and encouragement. Her work is […]

    $75

  • Go Wild with Paper Mache for Children

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 3-session class, children ages 7–11 years old let their imaginations soar using papier-mâché techniques to make jewelry and small animal sculptures. All materials included. No experience is necessary. Cathy Lovell’s lifelong interest in the creative arts continues to guide her through a gratifying career as both art educator and studio artist. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Wesleyan University, Cathy has taught in the Newton, MA, Greenwich, CT and East Lyme, CT public school systems. She has also taught private classes in various fields including stained glass, jewelry making and silver work, enameling, ceramics, glass bead making, and quilting. In the interest of furthering her own education, Cathy received a scholarship to attend the Pilchuck Glass School where she worked with Dale Chihuly and Patrick Reyntiens. Her interest in felting began with a workshop led by Lynne Ocone at the Guilford Art Center. Cathy is a member of the Northeast Felt makers Guild where she has had the privilege of participating in classes given by world renowned felt makers. Cathy credits her friend and fellow felt maker Catherine Stebinger with sharing ongoing creative energy, inspiration, and encouragement. Her work is currently exhibited at Spectrum Gallery […]

    $75

  • Go Wild with Paper Mache for Children

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 3-session class, children ages 7–11 years old let their imaginations soar using papier-mâché techniques to make jewelry and small animal sculptures. All materials included. No experience is necessary. Cathy Lovell’s lifelong interest in the creative arts continues to guide her through a gratifying career as both art educator and studio artist. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Wesleyan University, Cathy has taught in the Newton, MA, Greenwich, CT and East Lyme, CT public school systems. She has also taught private classes in various fields including stained glass, jewelry making and silver work, enameling, ceramics, glass bead making, and quilting. In the interest of furthering her own education, Cathy received a scholarship to attend the Pilchuck Glass School where she worked with Dale Chihuly and Patrick Reyntiens. Her interest in felting began with a workshop led by Lynne Ocone at the Guilford Art Center. Cathy is a member of the Northeast Felt makers Guild where she has had the privilege of participating in classes given by world renowned felt makers. Cathy credits her friend and fellow felt maker Catherine Stebinger with sharing ongoing creative energy, inspiration, and encouragement. Her work is currently exhibited at Spectrum Gallery […]

    $75

  • Paint a Piping Plover Workshop in Watercolor

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    Piping plovers are very tiny birds the size of sparrows, and they are protected on our Connecticut sandy beaches. This workshop will show you how to create a beautiful, eye-catching portrait of this sweet little bird, as we will paint it much larger than life-size. You will need to make a pencil contour (outline) drawing of the bird onto proper watercolor paper from a reference provided by the instructor, but otherwise, no other major background details need to be drawn. We will use just a few colors, plus other basic watercolor supplies. Instructor will guide you through each painting stage to complete this portrait. Material list available upon registration. Bivenne Harvey Staiger is known for her colorful, dramatic watercolors of natural motifs she loves, like birds, other animals and flowers, and is the recipient of many prestigious awards.  Among the most recent is the Silver Medal from the American Watercolor Society’s 152nd International Exhibition (2019).  She is professionally affiliated with many art groups, including but not limited to the Salmagundi Club, American Artists’ Professional League, Academic Artists Association, Connecticut Academy of Fine Artists, Connecticut Watercolor Society, and many others.  Bivenne regularly gives instruction, demonstrations and workshops in watercolor, and in […]

    $100

  • Go Wild with Paper Mache for Children

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 3-session class, children ages 7–11 years old let their imaginations soar using papier-mâché techniques to make jewelry and small animal sculptures. All materials included. No experience is necessary. Cathy Lovell’s lifelong interest in the creative arts continues to guide her through a gratifying career as both art educator and studio artist. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Wesleyan University, Cathy has taught in the Newton, MA, Greenwich, CT and East Lyme, CT public school systems. She has also taught private classes in various fields including stained glass, jewelry making and silver work, enameling, ceramics, glass bead making, and quilting. In the interest of furthering her own education, Cathy received a scholarship to attend the Pilchuck Glass School where she worked with Dale Chihuly and Patrick Reyntiens. Her interest in felting began with a workshop led by Lynne Ocone at the Guilford Art Center. Cathy is a member of the Northeast Felt makers Guild where she has had the privilege of participating in classes given by world renowned felt makers. Cathy credits her friend and fellow felt maker Catherine Stebinger with sharing ongoing creative energy, inspiration, and encouragement. Her work is currently exhibited at Spectrum Gallery […]

    $75

  • The Timeless Craft of Felting for Children

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 5-sessoin class, children ages 7-11 years old create felted jewelry, animals, flowers and hair clips using wet and needle felting techniques.  All materials included. No experience is necessary. Cathy Lovell’s lifelong interest in the creative arts continues to guide her through a gratifying career as both art educator and studio artist. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Wesleyan University, Cathy has taught in the Newton, MA, Greenwich, CT and East Lyme, CT public school systems. She has also taught private classes in various fields including stained glass, jewelry making and silver work, enameling, ceramics, glass bead making, and quilting. In the interest of furthering her own education, Cathy received a scholarship to attend the Pilchuck Glass School where she worked with Dale Chihuly and Patrick Reyntiens. Her interest in felting began with a workshop led by Lynne Ocone at the Guilford Art Center. Cathy is a member of the Northeast Felt makers Guild where she has had the privilege of participating in classes given by world renowned felt makers. Cathy credits her friend and fellow felt maker Catherine Stebinger with sharing ongoing creative energy, inspiration, and encouragement. Her work is currently exhibited at Spectrum Gallery in […]

    $125

  • Seasonal Painting for Children Ages 7-11

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 5-week painting class, children ages 7-11 years old paint a landscape inspired by Shel Silverstein’s book, The Giving Tree, create an African collage and alphabet art as they learn to use watercolor, tempura and acrylic paint.  They become familiar with the work of artists Stuart Davis and Yayoi Kusama. As they study African patterns from Ghana, they learn the types of collage used in these art forms. Other fun 3-D projects are designing Kindness Rocks each with a positive saying or wish and the seasonal pumpkin with a variety of polka dot patterns in the style of Kusama.  This is a fun, seasonal painting class where children learn a variety of art techniques and become comfortable with several fine art mediums.  No experience necessary.  All materials included.. Happy Fall! Sharon Lee Mullen-Reynolds knew in High School that she was to be an Art teacher.  That is exactly what she did; for 36 years she taught Visual Art in the city of New Haven.  Her career hi-light was teaching 22 years at the Betsy Ross Arts Magnet Middle School.  During her tenure there she was a published Fellow at Yale N.H.Teachers Institute for 2 years, the  Department Chairperson for 8 years and creator of As […]

    $125

  • The Timeless Craft of Felting for Children

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 5-sessoin class, children ages 7-11 years old create felted jewelry, animals, flowers and hair clips using wet and needle felting techniques.  All materials included. No experience is necessary. Cathy Lovell’s lifelong interest in the creative arts continues to guide her through a gratifying career as both art educator and studio artist. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Wesleyan University, Cathy has taught in the Newton, MA, Greenwich, CT and East Lyme, CT public school systems. She has also taught private classes in various fields including stained glass, jewelry making and silver work, enameling, ceramics, glass bead making, and quilting. In the interest of furthering her own education, Cathy received a scholarship to attend the Pilchuck Glass School where she worked with Dale Chihuly and Patrick Reyntiens. Her interest in felting began with a workshop led by Lynne Ocone at the Guilford Art Center. Cathy is a member of the Northeast Felt makers Guild where she has had the privilege of participating in classes given by world renowned felt makers. Cathy credits her friend and fellow felt maker Catherine Stebinger with sharing ongoing creative energy, inspiration, and encouragement. Her work is currently exhibited at Spectrum Gallery in […]

    $125

  • Seasonal Painting for Children Ages 7-11

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 5-week painting class, children ages 7-11 years old paint a landscape inspired by Shel Silverstein’s book, The Giving Tree, create an African collage and alphabet art as they learn to use watercolor, tempura and acrylic paint.  They become familiar with the work of artists Stuart Davis and Yayoi Kusama. As they study African patterns from Ghana, they learn the types of collage used in these art forms. Other fun 3-D projects are designing Kindness Rocks each with a positive saying or wish and the seasonal pumpkin with a variety of polka dot patterns in the style of Kusama.  This is a fun, seasonal painting class where children learn a variety of art techniques and become comfortable with several fine art mediums.  No experience necessary.  All materials included.. Happy Fall! Sharon Lee Mullen-Reynolds knew in High School that she was to be an Art teacher.  That is exactly what she did; for 36 years she taught Visual Art in the city of New Haven.  Her career hi-light was teaching 22 years at the Betsy Ross Arts Magnet Middle School.  During her tenure there she was a published Fellow at Yale N.H.Teachers Institute for 2 years, the  Department Chairperson for 8 years and creator of As […]

    $125

  • Halloween Cardmaking & Paper Techniques Workshop

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this workshop celebrate with friends and family the mysterious but highly creative Halloween holiday by learning to craft four Halloween cards.  Learn to use paper strips, ink, die cuts and explore card layout and composition.  Take home a detailed instruction workshop sheet, list of supplies, information about the techniques and photos of the card/s. To make more cards at home, you will receive a kit which will include white cardstock, die cut pieces, coordinating colored cardstock and any other supplies needed to make more cards on your own.  All cards made in the workshop include envelopes. Introducing Nancy Souza, a teacher, mixed media artist and crafter. Creating unique cards and paper projects using a variety of techniques, colorful cardstock and card layouts including inks, stencils, collage, upcycled vintage items, and more. Souza is a certified teacher, teaching at the elementary & high school levels and graduate level courses at Sacred Heart University Griswold High School campus, including her 6th Year post graduate level. Twenty-six years ago, a teaching colleague suggested Nancy sign up for a local card making class and the rest is history.  It’s been an interesting and rewarding crafting journey both taking classes, sharing with crafting friends and teaching fellow crafters. Souza […]

    $30

  • Paint a Misty Mountain Workshop in Watercolor

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    Learn the steps to paint beautiful mountains receding into the distance in watercolor. No drawing experience is necessary, but you will need to make a simple, light sketch onto proper watercolor paper before painting. Instructor will explain and demonstrate each stage to help you complete this painting. Just a few colors and a few brushes, particularly large flat ones (plus other basic watercolor supplies) are needed to paint this motif, but if you don’t have large brushes, we can share. Material list available upon registration. Bivenne Harvey Staiger is known for her colorful, dramatic watercolors of natural motifs she loves, like birds, other animals and flowers, and is the recipient of many prestigious awards.  Among the most recent is the Silver Medal from the American Watercolor Society’s 152nd International Exhibition (2019).  She is professionally affiliated with many art groups, including but not limited to the Salmagundi Club, American Artists’ Professional League, Academic Artists Association, Connecticut Academy of Fine Artists, Connecticut Watercolor Society, and many others.  Bivenne regularly gives instruction, demonstrations and workshops in watercolor, and in fact has an upcoming weekend workshop, focusing on painting flowers in watercolor, at Yale Peabody Museum in August.  At least two major solo exhibitions […]

    $100

  • The Timeless Craft of Felting for Children

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 5-sessoin class, children ages 7-11 years old create felted jewelry, animals, flowers and hair clips using wet and needle felting techniques.  All materials included. No experience is necessary. Cathy Lovell’s lifelong interest in the creative arts continues to guide her through a gratifying career as both art educator and studio artist. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Wesleyan University, Cathy has taught in the Newton, MA, Greenwich, CT and East Lyme, CT public school systems. She has also taught private classes in various fields including stained glass, jewelry making and silver work, enameling, ceramics, glass bead making, and quilting. In the interest of furthering her own education, Cathy received a scholarship to attend the Pilchuck Glass School where she worked with Dale Chihuly and Patrick Reyntiens. Her interest in felting began with a workshop led by Lynne Ocone at the Guilford Art Center. Cathy is a member of the Northeast Felt makers Guild where she has had the privilege of participating in classes given by world renowned felt makers. Cathy credits her friend and fellow felt maker Catherine Stebinger with sharing ongoing creative energy, inspiration, and encouragement. Her work is currently exhibited at Spectrum Gallery in […]

    $125

  • Seasonal Painting for Children Ages 7-11

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 5-week painting class, children ages 7-11 years old paint a landscape inspired by Shel Silverstein’s book, The Giving Tree, create an African collage and alphabet art as they learn to use watercolor, tempura and acrylic paint.  They become familiar with the work of artists Stuart Davis and Yayoi Kusama. As they study African patterns from Ghana, they learn the types of collage used in these art forms. Other fun 3-D projects are designing Kindness Rocks each with a positive saying or wish and the seasonal pumpkin with a variety of polka dot patterns in the style of Kusama.  This is a fun, seasonal painting class where children learn a variety of art techniques and become comfortable with several fine art mediums.  No experience necessary.  All materials included.. Happy Fall! Sharon Lee Mullen-Reynolds knew in High School that she was to be an Art teacher.  That is exactly what she did; for 36 years she taught Visual Art in the city of New Haven.  Her career hi-light was teaching 22 years at the Betsy Ross Arts Magnet Middle School.  During her tenure there she was a published Fellow at Yale N.H.Teachers Institute for 2 years, the  Department Chairperson for 8 years and creator of As […]

    $125

  • At Spectrum: The Art of the Still Life

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 5-week class start by examining the still life’s of Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse and Moroni through visuals and discussion. Then studying visuals of contemporary approaches to the Still Life. Learn how to make gel prints with acrylic paint on paper for your backgrounds including cutting and tearing of designed papers for your still life. Focus on how to approach vessels in the still life collage through sketching, tracing and cutting out patterns.  Finally, learn how to overlay the still life components over your finished background including placement and composition and the application of paint, highlighted areas and shading.  Complete the still life discussing with the class your process, composition and materials used. Material list available upon registration. Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract.  These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons.  Regina works instinctually, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer, make a connection, bringing their own experiences to the work. Regina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe.  While in London, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art […]

    $160

  • On Zoom: The Art of the Still Life

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 5-week class start by examining the still life’s of Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse and Moroni through visuals and discussion. Then studying visuals of contemporary approaches to the Still Life. Learn how to make gel prints with acrylic paint on paper for your backgrounds including cutting and tearing of designed papers for your still life. Focus on how to approach vessels in the still life collage through sketching, tracing and cutting out patterns.  Finally, learn how to overlay the still life components over your finished background including placement and composition and the application of paint, highlighted areas and shading.  Complete the still life discussing with the class your process, composition and materials used. Material list available upon registration. Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract.  These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons.  Regina works instinctually, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer, make a connection, bringing their own experiences to the work. Regina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe.  While in London, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art […]

    $140

  • Autumn Arts Popup

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    This fall, Spectrum Art Gallery celebrates the coming of Fall with a special Autumn Arts Popup on Saturday, October 11 (10–5pm) and Sunday, October 12 (12–5pm). Visitors can stroll among tents filled with artwork and fine crafts in front of the Gallery (61 Main Street, Centerbrook) and within its newly expanded adjacent arts space. Minutes from downtown Essex, Centerbrook also offers multiple local dining options just steps away. The Popup coincides with Spectrum’s current exhibition, Emerging Autumn (through November 8), so visitors can also explore the Gallery’s vibrant show of paintings, mixed media, photography, and sculpture. The Artisans Store also features a wide variety of original crafts in wood, glass, ceramics, fabric, jewelry, and more — perfect for adding to one’s own collection or for early holiday shopping. Also pleased to announce the 2025 Autumn Arts Popup is partially sponsored by Renewal by Andersen, offering a range of quality windows and doors.

  • Autumn Arts Popup

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    This fall, Spectrum Art Gallery celebrates the coming of Fall with a special Autumn Arts Popup on Saturday, October 11 (10–5pm) and Sunday, October 12 (12–5pm). Visitors can stroll among tents filled with artwork and fine crafts in front of the Gallery (61 Main Street, Centerbrook) and within its newly expanded adjacent arts space. Minutes from downtown Essex, Centerbrook also offers multiple local dining options just steps away. The Popup coincides with Spectrum’s current exhibition, Emerging Autumn (through November 8), so visitors can also explore the Gallery’s vibrant show of paintings, mixed media, photography, and sculpture. The Artisans Store also features a wide variety of original crafts in wood, glass, ceramics, fabric, jewelry, and more — perfect for adding to one’s own collection or for early holiday shopping. Also pleased to announce the 2025 Autumn Arts Popup is partially sponsored by Renewal by Andersen, offering a range of quality windows and doors.  

  • The Timeless Craft of Felting for Children

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 5-sessoin class, children ages 7-11 years old create felted jewelry, animals, flowers and hair clips using wet and needle felting techniques.  All materials included. No experience is necessary. Cathy Lovell’s lifelong interest in the creative arts continues to guide her through a gratifying career as both art educator and studio artist. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Wesleyan University, Cathy has taught in the Newton, MA, Greenwich, CT and East Lyme, CT public school systems. She has also taught private classes in various fields including stained glass, jewelry making and silver work, enameling, ceramics, glass bead making, and quilting. In the interest of furthering her own education, Cathy received a scholarship to attend the Pilchuck Glass School where she worked with Dale Chihuly and Patrick Reyntiens. Her interest in felting began with a workshop led by Lynne Ocone at the Guilford Art Center. Cathy is a member of the Northeast Felt makers Guild where she has had the privilege of participating in classes given by world renowned felt makers. Cathy credits her friend and fellow felt maker Catherine Stebinger with sharing ongoing creative energy, inspiration, and encouragement. Her work is currently exhibited at Spectrum Gallery in […]

    $125

  • Fall Botanicals in Colored Pencils

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    This class focuses on learning to draw detailed fall botanicals using colored pencil. Each week focuses on a different topic supplied by the instructor. Participants will learn about form, light and shading. There is a $10 materials fee due to the instructor at the start of session one. Nancy Bentivegna is a botanical artist who received her training at the New York Botanical Gardens through the Botanical Art and Illustration Program. After completing the program in 2010, she relocated to Boston. For the past eleven years she has been teaching a variety of botanical art classes in Boston and the greater Boston area. These courses are based on the instruction she received at the NYBG and include colored pencil, graphite, pen and ink and watercolor pencil. Nancy prefers to work in watercolor pencil combined with colored pencil for depth and detail. She does custom pieces for clients both in the Boston area and New York. She recently relocated to Essex and will be offering classes at the Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook. Dates: Thursdays, October 9; 16; 23; 30 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Cost: $130 plus $10 material fee paid to the instructor

  • Seasonal Painting for Children Ages 7-11

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 5-week painting class, children ages 7-11 years old paint a landscape inspired by Shel Silverstein’s book, The Giving Tree, create an African collage and alphabet art as they learn to use watercolor, tempura and acrylic paint.  They become familiar with the work of artists Stuart Davis and Yayoi Kusama. As they study African patterns from Ghana, they learn the types of collage used in these art forms. Other fun 3-D projects are designing Kindness Rocks each with a positive saying or wish and the seasonal pumpkin with a variety of polka dot patterns in the style of Kusama.  This is a fun, seasonal painting class where children learn a variety of art techniques and become comfortable with several fine art mediums.  No experience necessary.  All materials included.. Happy Fall! Sharon Lee Mullen-Reynolds knew in High School that she was to be an Art teacher.  That is exactly what she did; for 36 years she taught Visual Art in the city of New Haven.  Her career hi-light was teaching 22 years at the Betsy Ross Arts Magnet Middle School.  During her tenure there she was a published Fellow at Yale N.H.Teachers Institute for 2 years, the  Department Chairperson for 8 years and creator of As […]

    $125

  • At Spectrum: The Art of the Still Life

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 5-week class start by examining the still life’s of Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse and Moroni through visuals and discussion. Then studying visuals of contemporary approaches to the Still Life. Learn how to make gel prints with acrylic paint on paper for your backgrounds including cutting and tearing of designed papers for your still life. Focus on how to approach vessels in the still life collage through sketching, tracing and cutting out patterns.  Finally, learn how to overlay the still life components over your finished background including placement and composition and the application of paint, highlighted areas and shading.  Complete the still life discussing with the class your process, composition and materials used. Material list available upon registration. Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract.  These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons.  Regina works instinctually, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer, make a connection, bringing their own experiences to the work. Regina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe.  While in London, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art […]

    $160

  • On Zoom: The Art of the Still Life

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 5-week class start by examining the still life’s of Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse and Moroni through visuals and discussion. Then studying visuals of contemporary approaches to the Still Life. Learn how to make gel prints with acrylic paint on paper for your backgrounds including cutting and tearing of designed papers for your still life. Focus on how to approach vessels in the still life collage through sketching, tracing and cutting out patterns.  Finally, learn how to overlay the still life components over your finished background including placement and composition and the application of paint, highlighted areas and shading.  Complete the still life discussing with the class your process, composition and materials used. Material list available upon registration. Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract.  These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons.  Regina works instinctually, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer, make a connection, bringing their own experiences to the work. Regina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe.  While in London, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art […]

    $140

  • The Timeless Craft of Felting for Children

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 5-sessoin class, children ages 7-11 years old create felted jewelry, animals, flowers and hair clips using wet and needle felting techniques.  All materials included. No experience is necessary. Cathy Lovell’s lifelong interest in the creative arts continues to guide her through a gratifying career as both art educator and studio artist. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire and Wesleyan University, Cathy has taught in the Newton, MA, Greenwich, CT and East Lyme, CT public school systems. She has also taught private classes in various fields including stained glass, jewelry making and silver work, enameling, ceramics, glass bead making, and quilting. In the interest of furthering her own education, Cathy received a scholarship to attend the Pilchuck Glass School where she worked with Dale Chihuly and Patrick Reyntiens. Her interest in felting began with a workshop led by Lynne Ocone at the Guilford Art Center. Cathy is a member of the Northeast Felt makers Guild where she has had the privilege of participating in classes given by world renowned felt makers. Cathy credits her friend and fellow felt maker Catherine Stebinger with sharing ongoing creative energy, inspiration, and encouragement. Her work is currently exhibited at Spectrum Gallery in […]

    $125

  • Seasonal Painting for Children Ages 7-11

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 5-week painting class, children ages 7-11 years old paint a landscape inspired by Shel Silverstein’s book, The Giving Tree, create an African collage and alphabet art as they learn to use watercolor, tempura and acrylic paint.  They become familiar with the work of artists Stuart Davis and Yayoi Kusama. As they study African patterns from Ghana, they learn the types of collage used in these art forms. Other fun 3-D projects are designing Kindness Rocks each with a positive saying or wish and the seasonal pumpkin with a variety of polka dot patterns in the style of Kusama.  This is a fun, seasonal painting class where children learn a variety of art techniques and become comfortable with several fine art mediums.  No experience necessary.  All materials included.. Happy Fall! Sharon Lee Mullen-Reynolds knew in High School that she was to be an Art teacher.  That is exactly what she did; for 36 years she taught Visual Art in the city of New Haven.  Her career hi-light was teaching 22 years at the Betsy Ross Arts Magnet Middle School.  During her tenure there she was a published Fellow at Yale N.H.Teachers Institute for 2 years, the  Department Chairperson for 8 years and creator of As […]

    $125

  • At Spectrum: The Art of the Still Life

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 5-week class start by examining the still life’s of Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse and Moroni through visuals and discussion. Then studying visuals of contemporary approaches to the Still Life. Learn how to make gel prints with acrylic paint on paper for your backgrounds including cutting and tearing of designed papers for your still life. Focus on how to approach vessels in the still life collage through sketching, tracing and cutting out patterns.  Finally, learn how to overlay the still life components over your finished background including placement and composition and the application of paint, highlighted areas and shading.  Complete the still life discussing with the class your process, composition and materials used. Material list available upon registration. Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract.  These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons.  Regina works instinctually, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer, make a connection, bringing their own experiences to the work. Regina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe.  While in London, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art […]

    $160

  • On Zoom: The Art of the Still Life

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 5-week class start by examining the still life’s of Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse and Moroni through visuals and discussion. Then studying visuals of contemporary approaches to the Still Life. Learn how to make gel prints with acrylic paint on paper for your backgrounds including cutting and tearing of designed papers for your still life. Focus on how to approach vessels in the still life collage through sketching, tracing and cutting out patterns.  Finally, learn how to overlay the still life components over your finished background including placement and composition and the application of paint, highlighted areas and shading.  Complete the still life discussing with the class your process, composition and materials used. Material list available upon registration. Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract.  These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons.  Regina works instinctually, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer, make a connection, bringing their own experiences to the work. Regina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe.  While in London, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art […]

    $140

  • Autumn Cardmaking & Paper Techniques

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this workshop, celebrate fall and harvest time by learning to craft four Autumn cards for friends and family.  Learn to use water coloring and explore card layout and composition.  Take home a detailed instruction workshop sheet, list of supplies, information about the techniques and photos of the card/s. To make more cards at home, you will receive a kit which will include white cardstock, die cut pieces, coordinating colored cardstock and any other supplies needed to make cards on your own.  All cards made in the workshop include envelopes. Introducing Nancy Souza, a teacher, mixed media artist and crafter. Creating unique cards and paper projects using a variety of techniques, colorful cardstock and card layouts including inks, stencils, collage, upcycled vintage items, and more. Souza is a certified teacher, teaching at the elementary & high school levels and graduate level courses at Sacred Heart University Griswold High School campus, including her 6th Year post graduate level. Twenty-six years ago, a teaching colleague suggested Nancy sign up for a local card making class and the rest is history.  It’s been an interesting and rewarding crafting journey both taking classes, sharing with crafting friends and teaching fellow crafters. Souza is a proud Certified Educator, completing 85 […]

    $30

  • At Spectrum: The Art of the Still Life

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 5-week class start by examining the still life’s of Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse and Moroni through visuals and discussion. Then studying visuals of contemporary approaches to the Still Life. Learn how to make gel prints with acrylic paint on paper for your backgrounds including cutting and tearing of designed papers for your still life. Focus on how to approach vessels in the still life collage through sketching, tracing and cutting out patterns.  Finally, learn how to overlay the still life components over your finished background including placement and composition and the application of paint, highlighted areas and shading.  Complete the still life discussing with the class your process, composition and materials used. Material list available upon registration. Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract.  These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons.  Regina works instinctually, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer, make a connection, bringing their own experiences to the work. Regina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe.  While in London, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art […]

    $160

  • On Zoom: The Art of the Still Life

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 5-week class start by examining the still life’s of Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse and Moroni through visuals and discussion. Then studying visuals of contemporary approaches to the Still Life. Learn how to make gel prints with acrylic paint on paper for your backgrounds including cutting and tearing of designed papers for your still life. Focus on how to approach vessels in the still life collage through sketching, tracing and cutting out patterns.  Finally, learn how to overlay the still life components over your finished background including placement and composition and the application of paint, highlighted areas and shading.  Complete the still life discussing with the class your process, composition and materials used. Material list available upon registration. Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract.  These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons.  Regina works instinctually, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer, make a connection, bringing their own experiences to the work. Regina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe.  While in London, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art […]

    $140

  • Drawing 101 and Beyond

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    This class is designed for all levels including those who want to improve their drawing skills to those who want to continue at their own level and work on specific skills.  We will work with charcoal, pencil and ink as the major drawing tools.  For those who want to add color to their drawings, pastels can also be incorporated. If you want to know more about basic drawing skills like perspective, tonal drawing, creating structure, etc. this is the class for you.  We will also investigate “the figure” studying the Masters’ figure drawings from references in books and the Internet; Rubens, Del Sarto, Michelangelo, etc. Material list available upon registration. Chris Kunze graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Painting/Illustration. He has had a long & successful career in Advertising and Promotion. His illustrations and designs have been used in books, magazines, newspapers, product packaging and logo design. Chris’ fine art has always remained important throughout his career as a commercial artist. He has had many solo and group shows in New York City, Westchester County and lower Connecticut, showcasing his oil paintings, watercolors and illustrations. Chris was part of an ongoing show at the Arthur Kalaher Fine Art […]

    $160

  • At Spectrum: The Art of the Still Life

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 5-week class start by examining the still life’s of Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse and Moroni through visuals and discussion. Then studying visuals of contemporary approaches to the Still Life. Learn how to make gel prints with acrylic paint on paper for your backgrounds including cutting and tearing of designed papers for your still life. Focus on how to approach vessels in the still life collage through sketching, tracing and cutting out patterns.  Finally, learn how to overlay the still life components over your finished background including placement and composition and the application of paint, highlighted areas and shading.  Complete the still life discussing with the class your process, composition and materials used. Material list available upon registration. Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract.  These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons.  Regina works instinctually, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer, make a connection, bringing their own experiences to the work. Regina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe.  While in London, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art […]

    $160

  • On Zoom: The Art of the Still Life

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this 5-week class start by examining the still life’s of Monet, Van Gogh, Matisse and Moroni through visuals and discussion. Then studying visuals of contemporary approaches to the Still Life. Learn how to make gel prints with acrylic paint on paper for your backgrounds including cutting and tearing of designed papers for your still life. Focus on how to approach vessels in the still life collage through sketching, tracing and cutting out patterns.  Finally, learn how to overlay the still life components over your finished background including placement and composition and the application of paint, highlighted areas and shading.  Complete the still life discussing with the class your process, composition and materials used. Material list available upon registration. Regina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli, colors, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract.  These multi-layered works portray her view of the world, never realistic, injecting her own narratives, metaphors, and icons.  Regina works instinctually, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer, make a connection, bringing their own experiences to the work. Regina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe.  While in London, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art […]

    $140

  • Threads + Paper Exhibit Closing

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents Threads + Paper, a 7-week show exhibit exploring the rich textures, delicate forms, and sculptural power of fiber and paper. From intricate weavings to charming sculptures, this show highlights how these everyday materials can be transformed into works of art. As each piece in the show tells a story through structure, pattern, and imagination. Discover new wall art, mixed media, sculpture, and other unexpected creations by emerging and established artists.  The exhibit runs through September 6. As always, Spectrum’s Artisans Store offers new pottery, glass, fiber, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and accessories, children’s books and toys. Spectrum Art Gallery, 61 Main St., Centerbrook, Connecticut. Gallery and Store hours are Wednesday through Saturday (12-6 pm) and Sunday (12-5 pm). For more information about gallery exhibits, classes and workshops for adults and teens and summer camps for teens and children, call (860) 767-0742 and visit Spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at spectrumanytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery, x.com/spectrum_ct, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211

    Free

  • Wandering Pumpkins Needle Felting Workshop

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    Celebrate the coming of Autumn by learning to needle-felt these adventurous wool pumpkins as they tumble across soft Autumn fields and the old red barn. Easy & fun for all levels of experience even if you have never needle felted before! All materials and use of tools along with step-by-step instructions provided to make this approx. 12×9 wool painting. Frame your way or purchase custom frames made locally by Ford Frames.  These will be available for purchase at the workshop to make your painting ready to give as a gift or save as a keepsake for years to come! $70 + $16 Materials Fee Lori Neumann is a local artist working in oils, acrylics & pastel.  Lori studied Fine Arts at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and has exhibited at galleries and art shows throughout New England & Kentucky. Lori especially enjoys working with a palette knife in plein air while hiking at dawn and dusk. Lori is a member of the CT Academy of Fine Arts, the CT Pastel Society, the Madison Art Society, the American Impressionist Society and the Lyme Art Association.  Lori especially enjoys painting rural New England landscapes & farm animals. She shares & teaches the love of art and believes that […]

    $86

  • Fashion Two Camp for Ages 13-15

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    This Summer Illustrate, Design, Sew and Model Mornings are spent working with a professional illustrator learning to draw the fashion silhouette as live models pose for your sketches. End the week of illustration with a portfolio ready piece. Afternoons are spent with professional seamstresses learning to read, pin and cut a pattern of your choice. Construct and finish your garment by sewing and adding accessories. Professional hair and makeup stylists help you prepare for the end of the week photo shoot and fashion show. Model your creations for friends and family! Times: July 21 - 25, 9: 00 AM – 5:30 PM Cost $425 (Deposit $200 secures your spot) No previous sewing or illustration experience necessary for either Fashion Week. Material lists available for drawing & sewing upon registration Pre-Camp Workshops: Make Friends with Your Sewing Machine You need to supply your own sewing machine Friday, July 11 (3-5pm) $40 OR Saturday, July 12 (10-12pm) $40 Learn to use and troubleshoot your sewing machine before Fashion Weeks begin! limited to no more than 10-12 participants so register early for this popular and comprehensive program. For more information contact: barbara@spectrumartgallery.org or call (860)767-0742

    $425

  • Fashion One Camp for Ages 10-12

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    This Summer Illustrate, Design, Sew and Model Mornings are spent working with a professional illustrator learning to draw the fashion silhouette as live models pose for your sketches. End the week of illustration with a portfolio ready piece. Afternoons are spent with professional seamstresses learning to read, pin and cut a pattern of your choice. Construct and finish your garment by sewing and adding accessories. Professional hair and makeup stylists help you prepare for the end of the week photo shoot and fashion show. Model your creations for friends and family! Times: July 14 - July 18, 9: 00 AM – 5:30 PM Cost $425 (Deposit $200 secures your spot) No previous sewing or illustration experience necessary for either Fashion Week. Material lists available for drawing & sewing upon registration Pre-Camp Workshops: Make Friends with Your Sewing Machine You need to supply your own sewing machine Friday, July 11 (3-5pm) $40 OR Saturday, July 12 (10-12pm) $40 Learn to use and troubleshoot your sewing machine before Fashion Weeks begin! limited to no more than 10-12 participants so register early for this popular and comprehensive program. For more information contact: barbara@spectrumartgallery.org or call (860)767-0742

    $425

  • Essex Green Summer Arts Festival June 14 & 15

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    Enjoy a weekend of art, meeting artists and the outdoors at the Summer Arts Festival on the Essex Connecticut Town Green, Saturday, June 14 (10-5pm), and Sunday, June 15 (11-5pm). Presented by the Arts Center Killingworth and Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, the Festival is located at 12 Main Street, Essex. Find original artwork by painters working in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, photography, and mixed media and collage. Fine crafts can be found in pottery, ceramic, wood as well as unique jewelry creations. Enjoy the attractions Essex offers including fine restaurants, New England architecture, and beautiful vistas. Pleased to announce that the 2025 Essex Festival is partially sponsored by Renewal by Andersen. The Arts Center Killingworth, the non-profit Festival Sponsor, presents several annual festivals as well as offers workshops and classes for established and beginning artists of all ages. Spectrum Gallery and Store, an expansion of the Arts Center, is a close visit from the Festival and is currently exhibiting Nature Up Close (through July 6). Spectrum showcases emerging and established artists and includes a Store that offers fine crafts in mediums such as fabric, glass, ceramics, paper, pottery, jewelry, wood and more. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Saturday (12-6pm) and Sunday (12-5pm). Gallery is located at 61 Main […]

    Free

  • Pastels Continue

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this class learn to create layers of soft pastels to build up a recognizable image or object.  Blocking in values from light to dark and understanding light to hard application on paper.  In the beginning of class, simple still life set ups will be used i.e. two pieces of fruit in a bowl, etc. The light source and an investigation of color ranges that can be applied to any given object will also be explored.  There will be demonstrations of techniques that will help all levels.  Pastels are a wonderful opportunity for those who want to continue to hone their drawing skills with the new dimension of color.  Finally, fixative spraying will be reviewed including how many layers are necessary.  The last two classes will focus on a more complicated still life set up in an effort to create a completed piece of artwork. Instructor will work individually with participants with more pastel experience.  Material list available upon registration. Chris Kunze graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Painting/Illustration. He has had a long & successful career in Advertising and Promotion. His illustrations and designs have been used in books, magazines, newspapers, product packaging and logo design. Chris’ fine art has always […]

    $160

  • Essex Green Summer Arts Festival June 14 & 15

    Recurring
    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    Enjoy a weekend of art, meeting artists and the outdoors at the Summer Arts Festival on the Essex Connecticut Town Green, Saturday, June 14 (10-5pm), and Sunday, June 15 (11-5pm). Presented by the Arts Center Killingworth and Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook, the Festival is located at 12 Main Street, Essex. Find original artwork by painters working in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, photography, and mixed media and collage. Fine crafts can be found in pottery, ceramic, wood as well as unique jewelry creations. Enjoy the attractions Essex offers including fine restaurants, New England architecture, and beautiful vistas. Pleased to announce that the 2025 Essex Festival is partially sponsored by Renewal by Andersen. The Arts Center Killingworth, the non-profit Festival Sponsor, presents several annual festivals as well as offers workshops and classes for established and beginning artists of all ages. Spectrum Gallery and Store, an expansion of the Arts Center, is a close visit from the Festival and is currently exhibiting Nature Up Close (through July 6). Spectrum showcases emerging and established artists and includes a Store that offers fine crafts in mediums such as fabric, glass, ceramics, paper, pottery, jewelry, wood and more. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Saturday (12-6pm) and Sunday (12-5pm). Gallery is located at 61 Main […]

    Free

  • Experiencing Watercolors Continues

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    This class provides step-by-step instruction for those seeking the fundamentals of watercolor painting. Class includes demos and structured exercises. Participants learn color mixing, dark and light and basic color theory principles. Different brush stroke techniques are addressed for specific effects i.e. wet on wet & dry stubble applications. Participants paint from still life setups and/or photo references from home. Everyone is encouraged to work on an ongoing painting at home to help solidify techniques learned in class. This piece may be brought into class on the last day for an open critique session. Instructor will work with you at your level even if you have taken watercolor in the past. Material list available upon registration. Chris Kunze graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Painting/Illustration. He has had a long & successful career in Advertising and Promotion. His illustrations and designs have been used in books, magazines, newspapers, product packaging and logo design. Chris’ fine art has always remained important throughout his career as a commercial artist. He has had many solo and group shows in New York City, Westchester County and lower Connecticut, showcasing his oil paintings, watercolors and illustrations. Chris was part of an […]

    $160

  • Pastels Continue

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this class learn to create layers of soft pastels to build up a recognizable image or object.  Blocking in values from light to dark and understanding light to hard application on paper.  In the beginning of class, simple still life set ups will be used i.e. two pieces of fruit in a bowl, etc. The light source and an investigation of color ranges that can be applied to any given object will also be explored.  There will be demonstrations of techniques that will help all levels.  Pastels are a wonderful opportunity for those who want to continue to hone their drawing skills with the new dimension of color.  Finally, fixative spraying will be reviewed including how many layers are necessary.  The last two classes will focus on a more complicated still life set up in an effort to create a completed piece of artwork. Instructor will work individually with participants with more pastel experience.  Material list available upon registration. Chris Kunze graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Painting/Illustration. He has had a long & successful career in Advertising and Promotion. His illustrations and designs have been used in books, magazines, newspapers, product packaging and logo design. Chris’ fine art has always […]

    $160

  • Experiencing Watercolors Continues

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    This class provides step-by-step instruction for those seeking the fundamentals of watercolor painting. Class includes demos and structured exercises. Participants learn color mixing, dark and light and basic color theory principles. Different brush stroke techniques are addressed for specific effects i.e. wet on wet & dry stubble applications. Participants paint from still life setups and/or photo references from home. Everyone is encouraged to work on an ongoing painting at home to help solidify techniques learned in class. This piece may be brought into class on the last day for an open critique session. Instructor will work with you at your level even if you have taken watercolor in the past. Material list available upon registration. Chris Kunze graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Painting/Illustration. He has had a long & successful career in Advertising and Promotion. His illustrations and designs have been used in books, magazines, newspapers, product packaging and logo design. Chris’ fine art has always remained important throughout his career as a commercial artist. He has had many solo and group shows in New York City, Westchester County and lower Connecticut, showcasing his oil paintings, watercolors and illustrations. Chris was part of an […]

    $160

  • Pastels Continue

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    In this class learn to create layers of soft pastels to build up a recognizable image or object.  Blocking in values from light to dark and understanding light to hard application on paper.  In the beginning of class, simple still life set ups will be used i.e. two pieces of fruit in a bowl, etc. The light source and an investigation of color ranges that can be applied to any given object will also be explored.  There will be demonstrations of techniques that will help all levels.  Pastels are a wonderful opportunity for those who want to continue to hone their drawing skills with the new dimension of color.  Finally, fixative spraying will be reviewed including how many layers are necessary.  The last two classes will focus on a more complicated still life set up in an effort to create a completed piece of artwork. Instructor will work individually with participants with more pastel experience.  Material list available upon registration. Chris Kunze graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Painting/Illustration. He has had a long & successful career in Advertising and Promotion. His illustrations and designs have been used in books, magazines, newspapers, product packaging and logo design. Chris’ fine art has always […]

    $160

  • Experiencing Watercolors Continues

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    This class provides step-by-step instruction for those seeking the fundamentals of watercolor painting. Class includes demos and structured exercises. Participants learn color mixing, dark and light and basic color theory principles. Different brush stroke techniques are addressed for specific effects i.e. wet on wet & dry stubble applications. Participants paint from still life setups and/or photo references from home. Everyone is encouraged to work on an ongoing painting at home to help solidify techniques learned in class. This piece may be brought into class on the last day for an open critique session. Instructor will work with you at your level even if you have taken watercolor in the past. Material list available upon registration. Chris Kunze graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Painting/Illustration. He has had a long & successful career in Advertising and Promotion. His illustrations and designs have been used in books, magazines, newspapers, product packaging and logo design. Chris’ fine art has always remained important throughout his career as a commercial artist. He has had many solo and group shows in New York City, Westchester County and lower Connecticut, showcasing his oil paintings, watercolors and illustrations. Chris was part of an […]

    $160

  • Experiencing Watercolors Continues

    Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

    This class provides step-by-step instruction for those seeking the fundamentals of watercolor painting. Class includes demos and structured exercises. Participants learn color mixing, dark and light and basic color theory principles. Different brush stroke techniques are addressed for specific effects i.e. wet on wet & dry stubble applications. Participants paint from still life setups and/or photo references from home. Everyone is encouraged to work on an ongoing painting at home to help solidify techniques learned in class. This piece may be brought into class on the last day for an open critique session. Instructor will work with you at your level even if you have taken watercolor in the past. Material list available upon registration. Chris Kunze graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Painting/Illustration. He has had a long & successful career in Advertising and Promotion. His illustrations and designs have been used in books, magazines, newspapers, product packaging and logo design. Chris’ fine art has always remained important throughout his career as a commercial artist. He has had many solo and group shows in New York City, Westchester County and lower Connecticut, showcasing his oil paintings, watercolors and illustrations. Chris was part of an […]

    $160