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
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Have you seen the classes we offer adults? Check them out here.
Got some younger artists who like to learn? Check the current class list for kids.
Chaffee Summer Camps
Do you have a 6–12 year old interest in art? Check out our selection of 2025 Summer Camps.
Monthly Classes
Kids’ Mandala Painting
Thursday, Feb. 27
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
Family Fun Oil Painting for Ages 5 and Up*
1st Saturday of each month
Saturday, Mar. 1
11am–1pm
$30 per attendee includes all supplies
Instructor: Spencer Pelkey,
Min: 5
Ages: 5 & up
(*Those ages 5–15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)
We encourage families and friends to gather your crew and join us. This is a family friendly class where you can have fun while creating art together. These classes are open to groups of children and adults, no experience necessary.
If you’re coming with others, give us your group’s name and we will try to sit you together.
Attendees will learn the Alla Prima Oil technique. This practice 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
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Teen Oil Painting (Alla Prima Technique)
Saturday, Mar. 15
12:30–2:30pm
Ages: 12–17
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
Saturday, Mar. 22
11am–12:30pm
Instructor: Lorrie Amerio Maniery
$30 per person includes all supplies
Min: 5, Max: 12
Learn the pour painting technique.
Follow along with an instructor and leave with a finished painting.
Must Pre-register
Weekly offerings
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Drop n Paint Weekly Saturday Activity
All Ages
Time: 12–2pm
$25 per person — All materials will be set up and ready for you with a choice of 3 images you can paint. Includes use of: Canvas, paint, brushes, easel, smock.
[Youth must be accompanied by an adult.]
MUST PRE REGISTER by Friday Noon
If last minute decision, please call first!
Note: This is DIY. If you would like an instructor at an additional fee, please call 802.775.0356
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.