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Tempered Glass in Mosaics Workshop with Barbara Galazzo (Saturday, July 11 | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
Saturday, July 11 | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: *Norman Sunshine Center, 11 Green Hill Road, Washington, CT
*Parking is available behind the building.
ADULTS/14+
Explore the art of mosaics in this engaging 5 hour workshop. Using paints and foils you will create and design with tempered glass. You will learn how to design and break tempered glass, and then use it in a finished piece of art or a picture frame. In this class you will also learn to cut accessory glass and pottery to use in your mosaics. Using tempered glass along with ceramic, stone, glass, and found objects, students will design a mosaic with a variety of materials provided. You’re also welcome to bring personal items like trinkets or jewelry to incorporate into your piece. Through demonstrations and one-on-one instruction, you’ll learn the mortar method—no messy grout required! This class offers a fun, supportive environment to spark your creativity and is perfect for anyone curious about trying mosaics. All materials, including a substrate base, are included.
Course materials/fee:
- A materials fee of $25 will include a base, mortar, and a set amount of material for your projects.
- All tools will be provided.
- Students are welcome to bring personal items like trinkets or jewelry to incorporate into their piece.
Cancellation Policy
Participants who withdraw from a class must request a refund or credit more than 14 days prior to the start of the class in order to receive a full refund or credit (minus a $20 cancellation fee or 10% for one-day workshops). Participants who cancel a registration between 8 and 14 days prior to the start of the class may receive a 50% refund or credit. Participants who cancel a registration less than 7 days prior to the start of the class will not receive a refund or credit.
Washington Art Association does not offer prorating for classes, and there are no make-ups, credits or refunds if a student misses a class. Membership fees are non-refundable.
Mosaics: A Visual Puzzle with Barbara Galazzo (Wednesdays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | May 27-June 24, 2026)
5 weeks
Wednesdays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | May 27, June 3, 10, 17 and 24
Location: Washington Art Association General Studio
ADULTS/14+
Explore the art of mosaics in this engaging 5 week class. The first class you will learn to cut glass and pottery to use in mosaics and create a small project. The next 4 classes will focus on a project. Using ceramic, stone, glass, and
found objects, students will design a mosaic with a variety of materials provided. You’re also welcome to bring personal items like trinkets or jewelry to incorporate into your piece. Through demonstrations and one-on-one instruction, you’ll learn the mortar method—no messy grout required! This class offers a fun, supportive environment to spark your creativity and is perfect for anyone curious about trying mosaics. All materials, including a substrate base, are included.
Course materials/fee:
- A materials fee of $25 will include a base, mortar, and a set amount of material for your projects.
- All tools will be provided.
- Each student is welcome to bring personal items like trinkets or jewelry to incorporate into their piece.
Cancellation Policy
Participants who withdraw from a class must request a refund or credit more than 14 days prior to the start of the class in order to receive a full refund or credit (minus a $20 cancellation fee or 10% for one-day workshops). Participants who cancel a registration between 8 and 14 days prior to the start of the class may receive a 50% refund or credit. Participants who cancel a registration less than 7 days prior to the start of the class will not receive a refund or credit.
Washington Art Association does not offer prorating for classes, and there are no make-ups, credits or refunds if a student misses a class. Membership fees are non-refundable.
Clay is the Way! with Souby Boski (Mondays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM | June 1-July 20, 2026)
7 weeks
Mondays 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM | June 1, 8, 15, (no class June 22) 29, July 6, 13 and 20
Drop-in option available!
Location: Washington Art Association Ceramics Studio
Hand building (pinch, coil, slabs) and decoration techniques will be taught through demonstrations and critiques. The focus will be on having fun while experimenting and learning a variety of techniques.
Each student is taught individually at their own experience level. Create your own ideas for projects and personal goals.
Tuition includes 1 bag of clay.
The firing fee is an additional 6 cents per cubic inch.
Drawing and Picture-Making with Scott Bricher (Mondays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM | June 1-July 20, 2026)
8 weeks
Mondays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM | June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13 and 20
Location: Washington Art Association General Studio
Drawing is the foundation for communicating artistic ideas. This class is a playful exploration of many drawing techniques and materials. Students will learn to see relationships of shape and value, judge proportions, develop compositional sensitivity and build skills that can be used to express personal artistic vision. Scott takes a hands-on approach with demonstrations and continual class-wide and individual instruction. Whether beginner or intermediate, be prepared to learn, explore materials, create and have fun!
https://scottbricher.com/
Cancellation Policy
Participants who withdraw from a class must request a refund or credit more than 14 days prior to the start of the class in order to receive a full refund or credit (minus a $20 cancellation fee or 10% for one-day workshops). Participants who cancel a registration between 8 and 14 days prior to the start of the class may receive a 50% refund or credit. Participants who cancel a registration less than 7 days prior to the start of the class will not receive a refund or credit.
Washington Art Association does not offer prorating for classes, and there are no make-ups, credits or refunds if a student misses a class. Membership fees are non-refundable.
Learn to Paint the Figure (Or Anything) in Oil with Scott Bricher (Mondays, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | June 1-July 20, 2026)
8 weeks
Mondays, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27 and May 4
Location: Washington Art Association General Studio
Learn to paint the figure (or anything) in oil.
Scott will coach the class in a dynamic way of seeing shape, value and color. He has taught figure painting in workshops around the country and takes a hands-on approach with demonstrations and continual class-wide and individual instruction. Through short and long poses of nude and clothed models, students will build mastery which can be used to paint any subject. Whether a beginner or experienced painter, level up your painting skills in a nurturing and interactive environment.
Cancellation Policy
Life Drawing Monitored by Marc Chabot (Tuesdays, 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM | Thursdays, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
2 sessions offered weekly
- Tuesdays, 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
- Thursdays, 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Washington Art Association General Studio
No pre-registration required – drop-ins welcome!
Rate per session: $15 members/$17 non-members
This popular ongoing event is an open life drawing session where students and professional artists alike may draw at their own pace from various live models to study the anatomy of the human form. We begin with four five-minute poses to warm up, the balance of the class the poses are of a 20-minute duration, allowing for a more developed, finished drawing. While there is no formal instruction, the atmosphere is friendly camaraderie and mutual support in building confidence.
Cancellation Policy
Participants who withdraw from a class must request a refund or credit more than 14 days prior to the start of the class in order to receive a full refund or credit (minus a $20 cancellation fee or 10% for one-day workshops). Participants who cancel a registration between 8 and 14 days prior to the start of the class may receive a 50% refund or credit. Participants who cancel a registration less than 7 days prior to the start of the class will not receive a refund or credit.
Washington Art Association does not offer prorating for classes, and there are no make-ups, credits or refunds if a student misses a class. Membership fees are non-refundable.
Loosen Up! with Souby Boski (Wednesdays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM | June 3-July 22, 2026)
7 weeks
Wednesdays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM | June 3, 10, 17, (no class June 24) July 1, 8, 15 and 22
Drop-in option available!
Location: Washington Art Association General Studio
Souby Boski Materials List.pdf
Looking for an impressionistic spontaneity in your work? Do you want to apply your paint in a more gestural, painterly manner? Want to stop overworking details? Students will learn tips on how to communicate visually with suggestions rather than trying to describe everything in precise detail. Students will loosen up by using bigger brushes, more paint, working faster, and placing marks & gestures with purpose and intention.
The more you simplify what you do, the more it frees your mind to concentrate on staying loose.
Bring reference photos and a selection of canvases!
Cancellation Policy
Participants who withdraw from a class must request a refund or credit more than 14 days prior to the start of the class in order to receive a full refund or credit (minus a $20 cancellation fee or 10% for one-day workshops). Participants who cancel a registration between 8 and 14 days prior to the start of the class may receive a 50% refund or credit. Participants who cancel a registration less than 7 days prior to the start of the class will not receive a refund or credit.
Washington Art Association does not offer prorating for classes, and there are no make-ups, credits or refunds if a student misses a class. Membership fees are non-refundable.
Monotype Printmaking Plus with Anthony Kirk (Fridays, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM | May 29-July 17, 2026)
8 weeks
Fridays, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM | May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10 and 17
Location: Washington Art Association General Studio
Using non-toxic printing inks participants will learn to make monotypes on the studio press as well as experience printing by hand on Japanese paper without a press. The intaglio processes of drypoint, mezzotint and carborundum aquatint will also be taught by the instructor, a leading master printer, and these techniques will be incorporated with the monotype process to create unique monoprints. No solvents are used and clean up is with Dawn detergent and water creating a fume free environment.
Cancellation Policy
Participants who withdraw from a class must request a refund or credit more than 14 days prior to the start of the class in order to receive a full refund or credit (minus a $20 cancellation fee or 10% for one-day workshops). Participants who cancel a registration between 8 and 14 days prior to the start of the class may receive a 50% refund or credit. Participants who cancel a registration less than 7 days prior to the start of the class will not receive a refund or credit.
Washington Art Association does not offer prorating for classes, and there are no make-ups, credits or refunds if a student misses a class. Membership fees are non-refundable.
Painting in Oils with Robert Watkins (Saturdays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM | May 30-July 25, 2026)
8 weeks
Saturdays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM | May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18 and 25
Location: Washington Art Association General Studio
Join us for a traditional painting class using environmentally safe materials. We will focus on mixing colors with a limited palette. Still lives and landscapes will be used to explore the concepts of perspective, composition, and spatial relationships. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class promises to be a supportive environment where creativity flourishes.
Robert Watkins Supply List.pdf
Cancellation Policy
Participants who withdraw from a class must request a refund or credit more than 14 days prior to the start of the class in order to receive a full refund or credit (minus a $20 cancellation fee or 10% for one-day workshops). Participants who cancel a registration between 8 and 14 days prior to the start of the class may receive a 50% refund or credit. Participants who cancel a registration less than 7 days prior to the start of the class will not receive a refund or credit.
Washington Art Association does not offer prorating for classes, and there are no make-ups, credits or refunds if a student misses a class. Membership fees are non-refundable.
Knitting Class for Beginners with Brigitte Fehn (Fridays, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | May 8-June 12, 2026)
6 weeks
Fridays 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | May 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5 and 12
Drop-in option available!
Location: *Norman Sunshine Center, 11 Green Hill Road, Washington, CT, 06793
*Parking is available behind the building.
In this class you will learn how to: cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, and more. Learn how to knit a hat or other project of your choice. Each student is taught individually at their own experience level.
Course Materials Required
- knitting needles size 6.5 mm (10.5 US)
- 1 ball of chunky yarn
Cancellation Policy