kids Winter Art CLASSES
The West Hartford Art League holds year round instruction for students ages 5 - 16 in the form of weekly daytime and evening art classes Monday - Saturday in the fall, winter, and spring, and a daytime art camp during the summer.
Our Winter 2027 session of classes will begin the week of January 11th.
Registration will open Wednesday, November 11th for members. Non-member registration will open on Monday, November 23rd.
The West Hartford Art League holds year round art instruction for adults and youths in the form of weekly daytime and evening classes Monday - Saturday in the fall, winter and spring. Special weekend and one time workshops are held throughout the year taught by a varied group of instructors.
Membership is $35 for one-year Junior membership, ($75 for a family) and entitles you to a discount on classes, as well as early registration privileges.
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Winter CLASSES for children
Art For Young Children
Tuesdays, January 12 - March 9
(8 weeks) 4:15 - 5:15 pm, Ages 5-7
Elena Gibson
This class is for the young child who loves art. This class will introduce children to a variety of art materials and techniques while encouraging them to use their imagination as they explore the basic concepts of line, shape, color and design through colorful collage, tempera and watercolor paints, crayons, pastels, and air-dry clay.
Stained Glass
Thursdays, January 7 - March 4
(8 Weeks) 4:30 - 5:45 pm, Ages 10-15
Kelly Kelly
Join instructor Kelly Kelly in this fun stained glass class for kids. Create pieces of stained glass art using techniques that Louis Tiffany himself used. Students will have a choice of patterns with varied difficulties and will be guided through the entire process, from start to finish. This class is perfect for both beginners and those who may have taken a class before.
Sunday Comics for Younger Cartoonists
Sundays, January 17 - March 14
(8 Weeks) 9:00 - 10:15 am, Ages 7-10
Sam Ferri
Comics offer a means of storytelling accessible to all ages and skill levels. In this class for our younger cartoonists, students will learn how to draw a variety of characters, have them interact, express emotions, place them in a scene, and most importantly, shape a narrative. Taught by a working cartoonist (MAD Magazine, Time Out NY, The NY Observer, Funny Times and others…), students will engage in fun exercises meant to help them hone their skills, participate in group drawing activities and create their very own finished comics.
Intro to Digital Drawing
Mondays, January 11 - March 8 (6 Weeks)
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Rowan Collins
Ages 13+
In this class, you’ll learn how to use digital programs like Procreate and Clip Studio Paint as tools for drawing, painting, and mixed media art. Included in this class will be a mix of drawing lessons, digital tool demonstrations, and how the two can blend together. You’ll be given the tips and tricks needed to expand your learning far beyond the duration of this class.
This class will primarily focus on Procreate and Clip Studio Paint, but lessons can be adjusted and adapted to similar free programs such as Krita, Ibis Paint, and Autodesk Sketchbook.
A drawing tablet, touchscreen device, or computer with stylus support is required and are not supplied by West Hartford Art League.
Art Club
Saturdays, January 16 - March 13
(8 Weeks) 9:30 - 10:45 am, Ages 7-9
Elena Gibson
In this weekly class, young artists will enjoy creating through painting, drawing, printmaking, collage and more. Activities are designed to encourage individual expression and inspire creativity while providing the child with an opportunity to explore a wide range of art media. Returning students are welcome, as each session of Art Club offers new projects for them to create.