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Drawing Classes & Workshops

LEARN TO PAINT & DRAW IN OUR AIRY STUDIO

Guilford Art Center’s drawing and painting instructors approach these media in a variety of ways and our classes reflect that breadth. Some classes focus on mastering a technique and media, such as watercolor, oil, or acrylic painting, pastels or charcoal, while others offer instruction in figurative or abstract techniques, or a combination. Every semester students can choose from a wide range of classes to suit their interest or experience. Instructors can teach to a range of skill levels, so most classes are open to students of all levels, from the absolute beginner to more advanced.

Current Drawing Classes & Workshops

Collage
Instructor: Nellie Shevelkina
Medium: Mixed Media, Painting, Drawing
Youth Class
open to ages 7+
September 18 - November 06
Wednesday, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tuition: $240.00
Member Tuition: $216.00
Available
Drawing For All Adult Class
Instructor: Scott Paterson
Medium: Drawing
Adult Class
Adult all levels
September 16 - November 25
Monday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuition: $260.00
Member Tuition: $234.00
Available
Drawing People
Instructor: Patricia Meglio
Medium: Drawing
Adult Class
Adult all levels
September 17 - November 19
Tuesday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuition: $260.00
Member Tuition: $234.00
Available
Friday Night: Relax & Create Adult Class
Instructor: Carole Firth
Medium: Mixed Media, Painting, Drawing
Adult Class
Adult all levels
October 18 - November 22
Friday, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $25
Tuition: $195.00
Member Tuition: $175.50
Available
Painting Or Drawing The Portrait Adult Class
Instructor: Scott Paterson
Medium: Painting, Drawing
Adult Class
Adult all levels
September 18 - November 20
Wednesday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuition: $260.00
Member Tuition: $234.00
Available
Telling A Story Using The Figure Workshop Adult Workshop
Instructor: Leonard Moskowitz
Medium: Mixed Media, Painting, Drawing
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
November 16
Saturday, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $15
Tuition: $130.00
Member Tuition: $117.00
Available
Drawing
Instructor: Scott Paterson
Medium: Painting, Drawing, Special Interest
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
August 17
Saturday, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $5
Tuition: $45.50
Member Tuition: $40.95
Available
Drawing
Instructor: Scott Paterson
Medium: Painting, Drawing, Special Interest
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
July 20
Saturday, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $5
Tuition: $45.50
Member Tuition: $40.95
Available
Drawing Classes
Instructor: Patricia Meglio
Medium: Drawing
Adult Class
Adult all levels
June 28 - August 16
Friday, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Tuition: $208.00
Member Tuition: $187.20
Available
Drawing
Instructor: Scott Paterson
Medium: Painting, Drawing
Adult Class
Adult all levels
June 27 - August 22
Thursday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuition: $208.00
Member Tuition: $187.20
Available
Drawing
Instructor: Sharyn Nelson
Medium: Mixed Media, Drawing, Special Interest
Adult Workshop
Adult all levels
August 03
Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuition: $39.00
Member Tuition: $35.10
Available
Drawing Classes
Instructor: Lisa Arnold
Medium: Drawing
Adult Class
Adult all levels
July 11 - August 15
Thursday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuition: $156.00
Member Tuition: $140.40
Available
Drawing Classes
Instructor: Scott Paterson
Medium: Drawing
Adult Class
Adult all levels
June 25 - August 13
Tuesday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuition: $208.00
Member Tuition: $187.20
Available
Drawing Classes
Instructor: Julia Peterson
Medium: Drawing
Youth Class
open to ages 8-12
June 24 - June 28
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuition: $225.00
Member Tuition: $202.50
Available
Drawing Classes
Instructor: Max Sinofsky
Medium: Drawing
Youth Class
open to ages 8-12
August 12 - August 16
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fee payable with tuition: $15
Tuition: $225.00
Member Tuition: $202.50
Available
Drawing Classes
Instructor: Nellie Shevelkina
Medium: Drawing
Youth Class
open to ages 8-12
July 08 - July 12
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuition: $225.00
Member Tuition: $202.50
Available
Drawing Classes
Instructor: Nellie Shevelkina
Medium: Drawing
Youth Class
open to ages 8-12
July 01 - July 03
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuition: $135.00
Member Tuition: $121.50
Available
Drawing
Instructor: Alice Chittenden
Medium: Mixed Media, Painting, Drawing
Youth Class
open to ages 8-12
August 05 - August 09
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuition: $225.00
Member Tuition: $202.50
Available

Our Location

Guilford Art Center is located at 411 Church Street (Route 77) in Guilford, CT, along the Connecticut shoreline.  

Our campus is conveniently located off I-95, exit 58, approximately 15 minutes north of New Haven and only minutes away from the historic Guilford Green.

Look for our sign directly across from the Guilford Police Station; follow the long entranceway to back to our colorful school, shop and gallery buildings.

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