Character Anatomy and Design

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

Take a journey into this 3-hour drawing course focused on exploring and bringing to life character designs! Instructor breaks down the fundamentals of character anatomy and emotional expression. The course … Continue reading

$65

Experience Watercolor – Beginner and Beyond

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 … Continue reading

$160

Botanical Illustration with Watercolor Pencils

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

Create beautiful illustrations with watercolor pencils! Participants learn the techniques of using watercolor pencil, including color observation, color mixing and layering. Watercolor pencil will be combined with colored pencil to … Continue reading

$130

Reaching for the Sky Opening Reception

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

Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents Reaching for the Sky. Explore original and exciting artwork by established and emerging artists who explore the wonder and vastness of … Continue reading

FREE

Nuno Felting Workshop

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

This class is for all levels of experience. Participants create a lightweight scarf, hat or similar item of choice. Your piece will be made using the wet felting method in … Continue reading

$20 – $60

Floral Soaps Workshop

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

Evoke the feeling of spring while exercising your creative spirit. We will infuse soap with botanicals and scent them with essential oils. Natural clays will add color and healing benefits. … Continue reading

$10 – $50

Introduction to Junk Journaling

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

Try your hand at junk journaling, a cross between scrapbooking and journaling. Create a keepsake designed by you and for you. Kit includes a blank journal, paper, washi tape, stickers, … Continue reading

$10 – $45

Nuno Wet Felted Scarf Workshop

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

Participants create a lightweight scarf made with silk gauze and fine, colorful merino wool using the wet felting method which can be combined with many other felting techniques. For this … Continue reading

$20 – $60

Tree of Life Workshop

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

A truly unique experience awaits during the Tree of Life workshop. We will start with a guided mediation featuring Wind and Sun gongs, Tibetan and Rin bowls to plant our … Continue reading

$10 – $45

Life in the City

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

Explore new and exciting artwork by established and emerging artists who explore the magic and intensity of life in the city. Yes, many say cities are noisy, dirty, and crowded. … Continue reading

FREE

Sunday Live Wreath Workshop

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

Create your own 30” live wreath to display proudly this season. A wide variety of freshly picked greenery is available. Florist wire, hand-made bows and painted objects including pinecones for … Continue reading

$70

Saturday Live Wreath Workshop

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

Create your own 30” live wreath to display proudly this season. A wide variety of freshly picked greenery is available. Florist wire, hand-made bows and painted objects including pinecones for … Continue reading

$70

Recurring

Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil Workshop

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

Create beautiful illustrations in colored pencil! Participants learn the techniques of colored pencil application, including color observation, color mixing and layering. Each week will focus on a different color palette … Continue reading

$130

Fluid Painting – An Improvisation Workshop

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

Fluid painting involves layering acrylic paints of different densities and incorporating certain additives (i.e. silicone, dimethicone, alcohol, Dawn dish soap (etc.) which can result in gorgeous combinations of paint, cells, … Continue reading

$60
Recurring

Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil Workshop

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

Create beautiful illustrations in colored pencil! Participants learn the techniques of colored pencil application, including color observation, color mixing and layering. Each week will focus on a different color palette … Continue reading

$130
Recurring

Art Journaling Workshop – At the Gallery

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

Create journal pages with new techniques such as using alcohol inks on special Yupo paper for brilliant backgrounds and abstract landscapes. Learn to precolour background papers via, painting or making … Continue reading

$185
Recurring

Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil Workshop

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

Create beautiful illustrations in colored pencil! Participants learn the techniques of colored pencil application, including color observation, color mixing and layering. Each week will focus on a different color palette … Continue reading

$130
Recurring

Art Journaling Workshop – At the Gallery

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

Create journal pages with new techniques such as using alcohol inks on special Yupo paper for brilliant backgrounds and abstract landscapes. Learn to precolour background papers via, painting or making … Continue reading

$185

Painted Fall Flower Glass Vase Workshop

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

Capture summer’s essence in this easy-to-do painting on glass workshop. First, create a simple sketch of your floral design on paper and do a few practice strokes. Learn how to … Continue reading

$62
Recurring

Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil Workshop

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

Create beautiful illustrations in colored pencil! Participants learn the techniques of colored pencil application, including color observation, color mixing and layering. Each week will focus on a different color palette … Continue reading

$130
Recurring

Art Journaling Workshop – At the Gallery

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

Create journal pages with new techniques such as using alcohol inks on special Yupo paper for brilliant backgrounds and abstract landscapes. Learn to precolour background papers via, painting or making … Continue reading

$185

Gongs and Art Workshop

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

In this workshop start with a meditation featuring gongs, to assist us in relaxation and leaving daily stress behind. Guided by what has been experienced in the meditation, create a … Continue reading

$57
Recurring

Art Journaling Workshop – At the Gallery

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

Create journal pages with new techniques such as using alcohol inks on special Yupo paper for brilliant backgrounds and abstract landscapes. Learn to precolour background papers via, painting or making … Continue reading

$185

Recurring

Art Journaling Workshop – At the Gallery

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

Create journal pages with new techniques such as using alcohol inks on special Yupo paper for brilliant backgrounds and abstract landscapes. Learn to precolour background papers via, painting or making … Continue reading

$185

Imaginary Worlds

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

It’s the height of Summer and time for our imaginations to go wild. Explore new and exciting artwork by established and emerging artists who celebrate the season with their “imaginary … Continue reading

Free

At Gallery: Introduction to Fluid Art Workshop

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

Try your hand at fluid painting! Fluid painting involves layering acrylic paints of different densities and incorporating certain additives which can result in gorgeous combinations of paint, cells, and lacing...or … Continue reading

$65

At Gallery: Creating Scratchboard Art Workshop

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

In this workshop, you will learn how to transfer your image onto scratchboard, the techniques of the tools to create different textures and effects, and the tricks to fix little … Continue reading

$25 – $65

At Gallery: Slow Stitch Workshop

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

In this workshop learn a meditative technique that allows you to discover the joy of stitching and the benefits of meditation. Slow stitching is a mindful, contemplative practice that uses … Continue reading

$65

Nature Art Camp for Young Artists

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

Dive into our fun and inspiring summer nature art camp! July 22-26, 2019 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm) for ages 7-11. Explore sketching floral and landscape drawing as you create a diverse selection … Continue reading

July Fashion Camps

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

July Fashion Camps Arts Center Killingworth Fashion Week One, Monday-Friday, July 8-12, 2019 (9-5:30pm) for ages 11-15. Mornings are spent working with a professional illustrator learning to draw the fashion … Continue reading

$360

Polymer Clay Mokume Gane Technique Workshop

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

Mokume Gane is a Japanese metalworking technique in which thin layers of variously colored metals are fused together, then distorted and ground down to reveal a beautiful pattern. Polymer artists, … Continue reading

$55

Zentangle Fun Workshop

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

The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. In this workshop we will be creating a Zendala, or a mandala … Continue reading

$50

Star Basket and Bunny Origami Workshop

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

Learn a new and fun way to present your Easter goodies this year. Master the basic folds for creating two sizes of star baskets as well as a playful paper bunny … Continue reading

$40

Laugh Out Loud

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

Spectrum Gallery Exhibit Opens with LOL – Laugh Out Loud   March 29 – May 19, 2019 Spectrum Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents its newest show: LOL – … Continue reading

Introduction to Polymer Clay Classes for Ages 7-9

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

Young sculptors learn to roll, flatten, wrap and then slice this colorful oven baked clay to reveal amazing designs like checker boards, flowers and stripes. Then children take their slices … Continue reading

Weaving World Classes for Ages 9-12

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

Weaving is distilled down into its most basic elements in this class. Children learn and find satisfaction in the tactile, repetitive nature of "over, under, over, under." With a no-fuss … Continue reading

Obstacle or Opportunity Exhibit

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

Walls, Doors & Fences: Obstacle or Opportunity Exhibit Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store The six-week show attempts to address the significance of these everyday elements. Are they to protect, … Continue reading

Free

Water, Water Everywhere

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

Spectrum Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook presents Water, Water Everywhere, July 22 through September 11 with a select group of regional and national artists who incorporate images and symbolism … Continue reading

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