Purchase Pieces from 'The Divinest Sense' Show by June Glass, Jonathan Brand & Bevan Ramsay
Advancing Your Personal Artistic Journey with Edward DeVoe (Tuesdays, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Tuesdays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM | May 26-July 14, 2026)
8 weeks
- Tuesdays, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7 and 14
- Tuesdays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM | May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7 and 14
Location: Washington Art Association General Studio
Whether you are just beginning or ready to find your voice, these classes will quickly advance you towards your personal goals. Mr. DeVoe guides you individually with lectures and demonstrations. Students work in their preferred media, oil, acrylic, watercolor or pastel. Beginners learn quickly how to build a painting with light, atmosphere and form. Learning to draw with the brush is emphasized as is the mixing of color. Composition and design are always analyzed to build solid exciting subjects.
The morning class has subjects set up to work from (students can choose to bring subjects of their own), while the afternoon classes are dedicated to subjects students are building on their own.
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.
Ceramics with Pam Church | Beginners and Intermediate (Tuesdays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM | Tuesdays, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Wednesdays, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM)
8 weeks
- Tuesdays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM | May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7 and 14
- Tuesdays, 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM | May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7 and 14
- Wednesdays, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8 and 14
Location: Washington Art Association Ceramics Studio
Learn wheel throwing and numerous hand-building and surface decorating techniques. All experience levels are welcome! The class is custom-tailored to meet the goals of each student. Let’s get dirty, meet some new friends, and have some fun!!!
Clay is included.
Additional Fees: $0.06/ cu (firing fees not included).
Bench fees are NOT a requirement to take the class, but only current students can enroll for bench fees.
Cancellation Policy
Long Pose Painting and Drawing – Summer – Monitored by Scott Bricher (Monthly on Wednesdays, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM | June 24, July 29, August 26)
Monthly
Wednesday, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM | June 24, July 29, August 26
Location: Washington Art Association General Studio
Open, long-pose painting and drawing series. The lighting and model setup will be geared toward painting, though artists may also draw in this setting. The model will hold one pose, there will be simple lighting and backdrop, and easels will be provided. The series will be monitored by Scott Bricher without instruction.
Cancellation Policy
Artist Talk | Alexander Purves (Friday, April 17 | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM)
Friday, April 17 | 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Washington Art Association General Studio
Join Alexander Purves for an artist lecture and walk-through exploration of his current exhibition Sketchbooks: Traveling.
The event is free to the public and we can’t thank Alec enough for his time and hard work putting this show together, and for sharing his work with WAA and the surrounding community.
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About Sketching, text by Alexander Purves
Drawing helps me to see. It forces me to look hard. It requires effort, but it also gives great pleasure, and looking back at these travel sketches brings memories to life. Some drawings are careful records, others are rapid gestures. I draw whatever catches my eye and triggers my curiosity. It could be a shape, a beam of light, a person. I typically use a ball point pen when I travel. It’s convenient, doesn’t smudge, and it responds to pressure. But I also recognize that my fascination with line was cultivated during a Yale undergraduate freehand drawing course taught by Josef Albers, who only allowed us to use the point of the pencil.
Sketchbooks are visual journals. They are private and are not intended for public viewing, however others have encouraged me to show them, as they illustrate the ways I see.
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Alexander Purves
Alexander Purves graduated from Yale College in 1958 and following a three-year tour in the US Army, received a Master’s Degree from the School of Architecture in 1965. Following ten years as an architect with Davis, Brody & Associates in New York City he moved to New Haven in 1976 to join the faculty of the School of Architecture and to open his own practice.
Having coordinated and taught design studios at all levels in the School of Architecture, Purves currently restricts his teaching to “Introduction to Architecture”, an undergraduate course open to any student in the University.
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Landscape Painting en Plein Air with Edward DeVoe (Fridays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM | May 1-June 19, 2026)
8 weeks
Fridays, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM | May 1, May 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12 and 19
Edward DeVoe learned in the tradition of the American School of landscape painting. Thomas Cole and his students like Frederick Church and George Inness are examples. He teaches the prismatic palette of Frank Vincent DuMond on locations in the greater Washington area.
Students learn to sketch their chosen subject learning to draw, mass and paint. Light, shadow and atmosphere are studied and students quickly grasp how the colors of nature are affected by these three controls.
Students make new work each week. Paints and landscape easel are necessary. All skill levels welcome.
Eight week sessions repeating through the fall.
Cancellation Policy
Sculpting in Clay with Michael Keropian (Thursdays, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | April 16-May 7, 2026)
4 weeks
Thursdays, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM | April 16, 23, 30 and May 7
Location: Washington Art Association Ceramic Studio
Learn the best methods of working with clay and creating a sculpture from start to finish. You will learn about movement, structure, proportions, anatomy as well as some sculpture history. Create a bust, figure or relief sculpture of a family member or animal from your photos and reference materials. This class is geared towards the individual student’s interests and ideas that wishes to learn more about sculpting in clay.
The class welcomes beginner, intermediate and advanced artists. You are welcome to contact the instructor, Michael, directly with any questions regarding the program at michaelkeropian@gmail.com.
Fees:
- Firing fees will be paid to the instructor (firing will be off-site and handled by the instructor)
- Clay fee of $25 to be paid to the instructor
https://www.keropiansculpture.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.
Take Great Photos with your Smartphone Workshop (for both iPhones and Androids) with Peter Glass (Sunday, May 17 | 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM)
Sunday, May 17 | 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Washington Art Association General Studio
*Minimum number of students needed to hold workshop: 9
Maximum number of students: 15
*Sign up before May 3 to secure your spot and make the workshop happen!
The quality of smartphone cameras is improving rapidly. In many situations, they work quite well as stand-ins for 35mm cameras. Therefore, dragging around a heavy camera, hoping not to miss that great picture opportunity, is no longer necessary. A good quality smartphone camera may work almost as well.
This class is for those interested in producing high-quality images with their smartphone cameras. That means learning and understanding the camera controls, as well as when and how to use them. Doing so will put the photographer in better control of their camera. And that will mean significantly improved photographs.
Please note: This class will not cover the taking of selfies.
Everything necessary for taking great smartphone pictures will be addressed, including:
- Learning how to use the camera controls on your specific smartphone
- Basic photographic theory
- Discussing and, if desired, installing other smartphone camera apps
- Suggestions for hand-holding your camera
- Specific steps to follow when taking a picture
- Useful accessories for your smartphone camera
- And, how to compose your photographs to produce truly wonderful results
A very complete handout will be distributed on arrival. It contains lots of information and will greatly simplify the process of understanding what’s being taught in class. You’ll also find it quite useful for review after you get home.
Don’t forget to bring your fully charged smartphone, the smartphone’s charger, and any accessories you have.
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.
Foam Printing Plates Reinvented Two-Day Workshop with Virginia Zimmermann (Saturday, June 6 – Sunday, June 7 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
two-day workshop
Saturday, June 6 – Sunday, June 7 | 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: *Norman Sunshine Center, 11 Green Hill Road, Washington, CT
No prerequisites.
Instructor Bio
Virginia Zimmermann is a mixed media artist and realism painter with over 30 yrs experience. She earned her BFA from Parsons School of Design and her K-12 Art Teaching Certificate, Masters in Art Education and Sixth Yr. Degrees from Southern Connecticut State University. She taught in the Fairfield Public School District for 26 yrs before pursuing art full-time. Her work has been exhibited in many exhibitions, including The William Benton Museum, Mattatuck Museum, New Britain Museum, Silvermine Art Guild, Artist Collective of Westport and is held in private collections.
Virginia.a.zimmermann@gmail.com
https://www.cargocollective.com/Virginiazimmermann
https://www.saatchiart.com/GinnieZ
https://www.creativeground.org/profile/virginia-zimmermann
Instagram.com/vzimm60
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.
Wire Wrapped Jewelry Workshop with Virginia Zimmermann (Saturday, May 2 | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM)
Saturday, May 2 | 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: *Norman Sunshine Center, 11 Green Hill Road, Washington, CT
No prerequisites.
Instructor Material fee of $10 (payable at the Workshop)
Some sources for Cabochons:
Fire Mountain Gems
https://www.firemountaingems.com
Dick Blick Art Supplies
800-828-4548
https://www.dickblick.com
Eureka crystal beads
https://www.eurekacrystalbeads.com
Etsy sometimes has a great selection. Search “Stones for Jewelry Making” and pick your favorites.
Instructor Bio
Virginia Zimmermann is a mixed media artist and realism painter with over 30 yrs experience. She earned her BFA from Parsons School of Design and her K-12 Art Teaching Certificate, Masters in Art Education and Sixth Yr. Degrees from Southern Connecticut State University. She taught in the Fairfield Public School District for 26 yrs before pursuing art full-time. Her work has been exhibited in many exhibitions, including The William Benton Museum, Mattatuck Museum, New Britain Museum, Silvermine Art Guild, Artist Collective of Westport and is held in private collections.
Virginia.a.zimmermann@gmail.com
https://www.cargocollective.com/Virginiazimmermann
https://www.saatchiart.com/GinnieZ
https://www.creativeground.org/profile/virginia-zimmermann
Instagram.com/vzimm60
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.
Intro to Basket Weaving Workshop with Virginia Zimmermann (Tuesday, May 12 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Tuesday, May 12 | 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: *Washington Art Association General Studio
from plants in the garden. Be careful not to gather poison ivy!
No prerequisites.
Instructor Material fee of $10 (payable at the Workshop)
Resources
A reference book you may enjoy is:
Finding Form with Fibre by Ruth Woods
Just in case you don’t finish your basket rim (putting down the border) in the workshop here is a YouTube link to teach you how to finish it: https://youtu.be/O-rur7MTPGk?si=A2_kIP2sK_AA6EJ2
Instructor Bio
Virginia Zimmermann is a mixed media artist and realism painter with over 30 yrs experience. She earned her BFA from Parsons School of Design and her K-12 Art Teaching Certificate, Masters in Art Education and Sixth Yr. Degrees from Southern Connecticut State University. She taught in the Fairfield Public School District for 26 yrs before pursuing art full-time. Her work has been exhibited in many exhibitions, including The William Benton Museum, Mattatuck Museum, New Britain Museum, Silvermine Art Guild, Artist Collective of Westport and is held in private collections.
Virginia.a.zimmermann@gmail.com
https://www.cargocollective.com/Virginiazimmermann
https://www.saatchiart.com/GinnieZ
https://www.creativeground.org/profile/virginia-zimmermann
Instagram.com/vzimm60
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.