FOR ALL CLASSES:
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES by noon the day before the class unless otherwise noted.
Safety Protocols, mask policy;
Limited number of students
Download enrollment and financial forms here
Have you seen the classes we offer adults? Check them out here.
Kids Oil Painting (Alla Prima Technique)
Saturday, Jan. 18
11am–12pm
Ages: 6-11
Instructor: Spencer Pelkey
$25 per person includes all supplies
Min: 5, Max: 12
Learn the Alla Prima Oil technique. This practice has been around for centuries beginning in Europe and involves applying wet paint to wet paint, done in one sitting. Follow along with an instructor and leave with a finished painting.
Must Pre-register
Teen Oil Painting (Alla Prima Technique)
Saturday, Jan. 18
12:30–2:30pm
Ages: 12–18
Instructor: Spencer Pelkey
$30 per person includes all supplies
Min: 5, Max: 12
Learn the Alla Prima Oil technique. This practice has been around for centuries beginning in Europe and involves applying wet paint to wet paint, done in one sitting. Follow along with an instructor and leave with a finished painting.
Must Pre-register
POUR PAINTING — Youth
Saturday, Jan. 25
11am–12:30pm
Instructor: Lorrie Amerio Maniery
$30 per person includes all supplies
Min: 5, Max: 12
Ages: 6-18
Learn the pour painting technique.
Follow along with an instructor and leave with a finished painting.
Must Pre-register: https://chaffeeartcenter.square.site/
[Note: This class will be offered monthly on the 4th Saturday]
Kids’ Mandala Painting
Thursday, Jan. 30
4–5pm
$20 per person includes all supplies
Min: 5
Get ready for a fun, mindful and relaxing experience! Attendees will choose among a few items for their mandala art creation. It can be achieved with multiple mediums … painting, coloring, markers. The repetition of patterns and choice of colors provides a pathway to process emotions, boost self-esteem, gives a sense of accomplishment, plus allows exploration and self-expression.
MUST PRE-REGISTER
Payments and Refunds
Checks payable to: Chaffee Art Center
16 South Main Street, Rutland VT 05701
[email protected]
Effective April 22, 2024 — Full payment is required to secure your space in classes. There are minimum and maximum enrollment limits, so be sure to register quickly to ensure your place. Students will be notified if a class is to be canceled due to low registration at least a week in advance and will be refunded in full.
Refund requests must be received at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the class. An administration fee of 50% of the class price is non-refundable, and the credit card charge will be added. After the two-week window, a partial class credit may be processed at the discretion of the Director. Class credits are non-refundable/non-transferable. No shows or cancellations the day of the class are not eligible for refund or class credit.
Please note: Classes are normally held in our second floor studio only accessible via the grand staircase. Sometimes we are able to hold them on the first floor that is accessible by a ramp from the parking lot, or you may be able to do it via zoom. It is important to call ahead to see if we can make arrangements.