Art classes in Bethel, CT

Japanese Snowbird This week, capture the graceful flight of a beautiful Japanese snow bird using tempera and Sharpie. We'll guide students through techniques to illustrate depth, shadows, and movement, helping bring this elegant creature to life on paper. Join us for an inspiring artistic adventure!

Join us for our annual Noon Years Eve at The Giggling Pig Bethel! Students will be guided in a step by step painting on canvas followed by a noon ball drop celebration!

Japanese Snowbird This week, capture the graceful flight of a beautiful Japanese snow bird using tempera and Sharpie. We'll guide students through techniques to illustrate depth, shadows, and movement, helping bring this elegant creature to life on paper. Join us for an inspiring artistic adventure!

Groundhog in clay This week, we dive into the tactile world of clay sculpting! Our creative focus will be on molding and carving a charming groundhog peeking out from underground. As students shape their pieces, they'll also ponder the whimsical question: Will their groundhog see its shadow? Join us for a hands-on exploration of sculpting techniques and imaginative expression.

Cardboard Foxes Mixed Media This week, students will be crafting foxes from pre-cut cardboard shapes, painting, and decorating them with various materials like fabric and beads. This project not only sparks creativity but also hones skills such as spatial awareness, fine motor coordination, and problem-solving. It concludes with a class discussion, allowing students to showcase and articulate their unique artistic processes, ultimately boosting their confidence and communication skills. This enjoyable activity perfectly blends artistic expression with educational value.

Cardboard Foxes Mixed Media This week, students will be crafting foxes from pre-cut cardboard shapes, painting, and decorating them with various materials like fabric and beads. This project not only sparks creativity but also hones skills such as spatial awareness, fine motor coordination, and problem-solving. It concludes with a class discussion, allowing students to showcase and articulate their unique artistic processes, ultimately boosting their confidence and communication skills. This enjoyable activity perfectly blends artistic expression with educational value.

Cardboard Foxes Mixed Media This week, students will be crafting foxes from pre-cut cardboard shapes, painting, and decorating them with various materials like fabric and beads. This project not only sparks creativity but also hones skills such as spatial awareness, fine motor coordination, and problem-solving. It concludes with a class discussion, allowing students to showcase and articulate their unique artistic processes, ultimately boosting their confidence and communication skills. This enjoyable activity perfectly blends artistic expression with educational value.

Join us as we celebrate being back in the studio with an introduction to anime illustration. This is been a request for sometime, and we have found month were students can create their own characters. We will be working in ink and pencil with the opportunity to color with watercolor if students desire.

Cheetah Love A Valentines Project Markers This unique art project focuses entirely on the vibrant, vivid potential of markers. We'll be depicting the tender and powerful bond between a mother cheetah and her cub. Students will first capture the image using fine-point markers to ensure detail and accuracy. Afterwards, we will enhance these heartfelt drawings with Valentine-themed decorations using a variety of colorful Sharpies. This project not only celebrates a mother's love but also allows students to express their creativity through the festive embellishments of love and affection inherent to Valentine's Day. Join us as we explore the warmth and complexity of animal relationships through the lively medium of markers.

Cardboard Foxes Mixed Media This week, students will be crafting foxes from pre-cut cardboard shapes, painting, and decorating them with various materials like fabric and beads. This project not only sparks creativity but also hones skills such as spatial awareness, fine motor coordination, and problem-solving. It concludes with a class discussion, allowing students to showcase and articulate their unique artistic processes, ultimately boosting their confidence and communication skills. This enjoyable activity perfectly blends artistic expression with educational value.

Self Portrait in hot and cold colors Watercolors | Washable markers This week in art class, students will focus on creating self- portraits. We'll start with detailed pencil sketches, emphasizing individual facial features. Following this, students will enhance their portraits using hot and cold colors, exploring how different hues can express mood and personality. This project will help improve drawing skills and understanding of color theory.

Hats off To Dr Seuss This week, we'll celebrate the enduring legacy of Dr. Seuss by creating our own canvas paintings of the iconic Cat in the Hat. Join us as we pay tribute to his imaginative contributions to children's literature and bring this beloved character to life through art. Gather your paintbrushes and let's capture the whimsy and charm of Dr. Seuss’s famous Cat in the Hat.

Join us as we celebrate being back in the studio with an introduction to anime illustration. This is been a request for sometime, and we have found month were students can create their own characters. We will be working in ink and pencil with the opportunity to color with watercolor if students desire.

Cardboard Foxes Mixed Media This week, students will be crafting foxes from pre-cut cardboard shapes, painting, and decorating them with various materials like fabric and beads. This project not only sparks creativity but also hones skills such as spatial awareness, fine motor coordination, and problem-solving. It concludes with a class discussion, allowing students to showcase and articulate their unique artistic processes, ultimately boosting their confidence and communication skills. This enjoyable activity perfectly blends artistic expression with educational value.

Join us as we celebrate being back in the studio with an introduction to anime illustration. This is been a request for sometime, and we have found month were students can create their own characters. We will be working in ink and pencil with the opportunity to color with watercolor if students desire.

Winter Giraffe Watercolor resist Dive into a week of whimsical artistry as we sketch, ink, and paint a friendly giraffe dressed in stylish winter attire. We'll guide each student through the exciting process, encouraging their imaginations to reach new heights. Join us for another fun-filled journey into creativity!

Cardboard Foxes Mixed Media This week, students will be crafting foxes from pre-cut cardboard shapes, painting, and decorating them with various materials like fabric and beads. This project not only sparks creativity but also hones skills such as spatial awareness, fine motor coordination, and problem-solving. It concludes with a class discussion, allowing students to showcase and articulate their unique artistic processes, ultimately boosting their confidence and communication skills. This enjoyable activity perfectly blends artistic expression with educational value.

Everyone loves homemade gifts for the holidays and we love to encourage the gift of creative expressions straight from the heART! This week students will take a look at our studio and all the decorations, giving them inspiration to design their very own cards to take home. Guided by an instructor, we will be walking them through the best way to display their designs.

Hats off To Dr Seuss This week, we'll celebrate the enduring legacy of Dr. Seuss by creating our own canvas paintings of the iconic Cat in the Hat. Join us as we pay tribute to his imaginative contributions to children's literature and bring this beloved character to life through art. Gather your paintbrushes and let's capture the whimsy and charm of Dr. Seuss’s famous Cat in the Hat.

Cardboard Foxes Mixed Media This week, students will be crafting foxes from pre-cut cardboard shapes, painting, and decorating them with various materials like fabric and beads. This project not only sparks creativity but also hones skills such as spatial awareness, fine motor coordination, and problem-solving. It concludes with a class discussion, allowing students to showcase and articulate their unique artistic processes, ultimately boosting their confidence and communication skills. This enjoyable activity perfectly blends artistic expression with educational value.

Cardboard Foxes Mixed Media This week, students will be crafting foxes from pre-cut cardboard shapes, painting, and decorating them with various materials like fabric and beads. This project not only sparks creativity but also hones skills such as spatial awareness, fine motor coordination, and problem-solving. It concludes with a class discussion, allowing students to showcase and articulate their unique artistic processes, ultimately boosting their confidence and communication skills. This enjoyable activity perfectly blends artistic expression with educational value.