Spring 2023 Schedule
Drawing and Painting (Ages 6-11) with Lindsay Fogg-Willits – FULL, REGISTER FOR WAITLIST
Mondays, April 3 – May 15 (no class 4/17)
6 weeks
3:00-4:00pm
$125
Students will develop their painting and drawing skills in a fun and supportive class environment through daily technique demonstrations, material experimentation and projects exploring a variety of themes including landscape, portraiture, still life, figure drawing, abstraction and more. We will also learn ways that line, value, color, perspective and design principles can enhance a work of art. Bring an apron to protect your clothes from permanent supplies!
Drawing and Painting (Ages 6-11) with Lindsay Fogg-Willits – FULL, REGISTER FOR WAITLIST
Mondays, April 3 – May 15 (no class 4/17)
6 weeks
4:30-5:30pm
$125
Students will develop their painting and drawing skills in a fun and supportive class environment through daily technique demonstrations, material experimentation and projects exploring a variety of themes including landscape, portraiture, still life, figure drawing, abstraction and more. We will also learn ways that line, value, color, perspective and design principles can enhance a work of art. Bring an apron to protect your clothes from permanent supplies!
Photographic Seeing (for Grown-Ups!) with Sara Lasser Yau
Mondays, April 3 – May 15 (no class 4/17)
6 weeks
7:00-8:30pm
$130
Build your skills to transform everyday snapshots into beautiful photographs! We will view examples from the history of photography to explore how photographers have employed essential elements of the medium like line, shape, color, texture, and composition. You will take pictures for weekly themed assignments outside of class; back in the supportive environment of our class sessions, we will discuss the images we have made during the week. This class focuses on the process of taking pictures, rather than manipulating or printing them, and is geared toward beginning and intermediate photographers.
**Please bring your camera to the first class. Point-and-shoot cameras, camera phones, or any other digital camera will work!
Sara Lasser Yau grew up looking through her camera’s viewfinder, looking for new perspectives of the world. She earned a BA in Photography and History of Photography from Bard College and an MA in Arts Education from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and is now an arts and museum educator, which means that she gets to help viewers and makers of all ages to connect with works of art. She has taught photography in several arts and museum programs for adults and kids across Massachusetts and lives in Florence, where she takes oodles of pictures of her husband and two sons
Observational Drawing and Painting for Teens (Ages 11-15) with Lindsay Fogg-Willits – FULL, REGISTER FOR WAITLIST
Tuesdays, April 4 – May 16 (no class (4/18)
6 weeks
4:00-5:00pm
$125
This class is for “tweens” and teens who are wanting to delve into observational drawing and painting. We’ll work from still life, the figure, reference photos, and our imaginations as we explore painting on canvas, drawing with charcoal and graphite, perspective, and a variety of other skills and materials. This will be a fun hour each week for this age group to develop their skills and do some experimenting with materials. ** Projects do not repeat from session to session.
Yep, YOU Can Draw (in Color!) Adult Class with Matt Anderson
Tuesdays, April 4 – May 16 (no class 4/18)
6 weeks
7:00-8:30pm
$150 (includes a sketchbook and Prismacolor 12 color set of colored pencils)
Once you’ve learned the fundamentals of drawing, introducing colored pencils into your sketching kit is a creative next step. In this six-week drawing course for adults, we’ll learn about color mixing and capturing light and shadows in various hues. With guidance and practice, you can create sketches that capture the beauty of our world, all while learning to see how colorful daily life truly is.
Matt Anderson moved to the Pioneer Valley from Brooklyn, NY, in 2006 and has spent the last decade teaching kindergarten and art, working in restaurants, and installing solar panels. Matt has a MFA from Washington University in St. Louis and is a painter. Check out his work at mattspaint.com.
Art Exploration (Ages 5 – 10) with Lindsay Fogg-Willits – FULL, REGISTER FOR WAITLIST
Wednesday, April 5 – May 17 (no class 4/19)
6 weeks
3:00-4:00pm
$125
This class is perfect for children who want to try a little bit of everything! Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of materials and techniques. Throughout the session we will experiment with painting, printmaking, drawing, fiber arts, sculpture, collage, and more!
Art Exploration (Ages 5 – 10) with Lindsay Fogg-Willits – FULL, REGISTER FOR WAITLIST
Wednesday, April 5 – May 17 (no class 4/19)
6 weeks
4:30-5:30pm
$125
This class is perfect for children who want to try a little bit of everything! Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of materials and techniques. Throughout the session we will experiment with painting, printmaking, drawing, fiber arts, sculpture, collage, and more!
Fun with Fiber Arts (Ages 8-12) with Talia Lefton
Thursdays, April 6 – May 18 (no class 4/20)
6 weeks
3:30-5:00pm
$140
Explore making art with fabric, thread, yarn, and wool! Students will get hands-on experience with embroidery, sewing, felting, and weaving as they work to create tapestries, pillows, and more. In addition to these hand skills we will learn about making, embellishing, and shaping cloth, and will look at examples of fiber art throughout history. All levels of experience are welcome. (Projects are different each session. New & returning students are welcome.)
Talia Lefton has been a maker and daydreamer for as long as she can remember. She hot glued everything until she finally learned how to sew. Since graduating from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2011, Talia has developed her fiber art and teaching practice with a focus on community building and facilitating welcoming art making spaces. TaliaLefton.com
Fabric Dyeing and Apron Sewing! (for Grown-Ups) with Talia Lefton
Thursdays, April 6 – May 18 (no class 4/20)
6 weeks
7:00-8:30pm
$150
Learn how to make your own indigo dyed fabric and sew it into functional items!
Using your hand dyed fabric, you will learn to sew an apron and a zipper pouch. No previous machine sewing experience needed. Some sewing machines will be provided, please bring your own if possible! All materials included.
Talia Lefton has been a maker and daydreamer for as long as she can remember. She hot glued everything until she finally learned how to sew. Since graduating from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2011, Talia has developed her fiber art and teaching practice with a focus on community building and facilitating welcoming art making spaces. TaliaLefton.com
Register for Fabric Dyeing and Apron Sewing! (for Grown-Ups)
Handmade Photo Books (Ages 8-14) with Sara Lasser Yau
Fridays, March 31 – May 19 (no class 4/14 and 4/21)
6 weeks
4:00-5:00pm
$130
Assemble your photographs into varied types of “books,” some with traditional pages, and some that are actually 3-D objects! We will work with pictures that you take in class as well as found photographs and ones that you bring from home. **Please bring a camera if you have one – simple point-and-shoot cameras or camera phones are preferred, but other cameras will work, too! Let us know in advance if you need to borrow one.
Sara Lasser Yau grew up looking through her camera’s viewfinder, looking for new perspectives of the world. She earned a BA in Photography and History of Photography from Bard College and an MA in Arts Education from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and is now an arts and museum educator, which means that she gets to help viewers and makers of all ages to connect with works of art. She has taught photography in several arts and museum programs for adults and kids across Massachusetts and lives in Florence, where she takes oodles of pictures of her husband and two sons
Polaroid Emulsion Lifts (for adults) with Sara Lasser Yau – FULL, REGISTER FOR WAITLIST
10am – 12noon
Want to turn your digital photo into a handmade work of art? Try the Polaroid emulsion lift technique! Participants will take turns using a Polaroid Lab to expose their digital images to make Polaroid prints. From there, it takes just a few steps to remove the image emulsion from the print and transfer it to watercolor paper, creating an entirely new work of art with a whole new look. The process requires a little patience and an appreciation of the beauty of the unexpected. Each participant will make 1-2 transfers and can expect an email ahead of the workshop detailing how to select and bring digital images. Registration required.
Fairy House Tote Bags (Ages 6+) with Talia Lefton
Sunday, May 7th
10-11am
$20
Create a whimsical bag that looks like a fairy house! Make a colorful and textured design by cutting and gluing fabric pieces to a sturdy canvas tote bag. Once dry it can be used for all your adventures.
Stay tuned for more info about
Coffee, Muffins and…. Polaroid Emulsion Lifts!! with Sara Lasser Yau on Sunday, April 2 form 10am-12noon!
April School Vacation Week: Book Nook Build!
Birthday Parties
Art Always offers fun and personalized art parties on Sundays! Learn more about Birthday Party Options.
Private Lessons $45/hour
Lindsay Fogg-Willits holds private lessons for students ages 5 and above. Time slots are limited. Contact Lindsay directly at lindsay@art-always.com for availability.
Parking!!
One of the many FABULOUS things about this new space is that there is plenty of on and off street parking! There is street parking up and down both sides of N. Maple, or pull onto Depot Ave and park along the side of the building during drop-off and pick-up time. There is also a parking lot at the Benjamin Moore paint store which is available anytime after 2pm, a lot behind the diner and JJ’s, and a lot behind the building housing Maple and Main Realty and Artifact Cider (directly across the street from our space).