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Watercolors of Autumn (In-Person) Watertown
with Shawna Lee Kwashnak

***NO CLASS 11/11***
Learn how to paint the vibrant and nuanced colors of autumn in New England. Skills covered in this course include watercolor techniques, sketching tips, and color mixing. Create a painting of your favorite autumn landscape or foliage study. The instructor will provide a supply list before the first class.
Moravian Star Design for Beginners (In-Person) Watertown
with Sarah Segovia

In this beginner course, learn the basic techniques of cutting, grinding, foiling, and assembling a beautiful 3D-stained glass hanging star. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class.
Introduction to Digital Photography (In-Person) Torrington
with Charles Unitas

This course will introduce you to your DSLR or mirrorless digital camera, its settings, and how to properly use it to get consistently better images with stronger compositions. In this course taught by a certified professional photographer, graphic designer, and illustrator, learn the "exposure triangle", recognize and fix difficult lighting situations, and discover the basics of good composition. Registered students must bring their digital cameras (cell phones are not permitted).
Watercolor Flowers (In-Person) Litchfield
with Nancy Roman

Come paint a lovely watercolor flower! Participants should bring a printed 5X7 photo of flowers of their choosing - photos with large blossoms work best. Photos can feature a tabletop arrangement or an outdoor scene. The instructor will have several photos to choose from if needed. All materials will be provided by the instructor.
Amazing Alcohol Inks: Techniques and Play (In-Person) Torrington
with Faye Tway-Grant

Learn and practice the different ways you can produce art using alcohol inks. Create suncatchers, landscapes, and abstract designs on tile, glass, or canvas. There is a $20 supply fee payable to the instructor the first night of class.
Pressed Flower Bookmark (In-Person) Torrington
with David Silver

This course features pressed botanical material. Participants will create their own 6” x 2” bookmark using this material. The bookmarks will be laminated, and a colorful tassel will be added. A presentation on pressed flower art, including types of flower presses, types of pressed material, techniques, and a gallery of pressed artwork, will also be shown. A $20 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class. Students must also bring their pair of flat-ended tweezers
Soy Candle With Botanicals (In-Person) Watertown
with Laurie Lynne Zlotowski

Learn how to make clean-burning candles using safe, high quality ingredients. Choose from over 150 different scents, decorative supplies, and labels provided. Students will leave this course with two finished candles that burn over 25 hrs in glass vessels. A $25 materials fee is payable to the instructor on the night of the class.
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Make a Self-Care Kit (In-Person) Watertown
with Laurie Lynne Zlotowski

Take a moment for yourself while learning how to create self-care products. Create blended bath salts or foot soaks and a roll-on essential oil perfume. We will create our kit with other add-ins and recipe sheets included. A $25 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the first class
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