Spring/Summer Acrylic Painting Studio

Spring Session at Spectrum Art Gallery
Fridays: Apr. 27; May 4, 11, 18; June 1 Makeup Date if Needed: June 8. 12:30-2:30pm
$160 for 5 Classes
Members save $16. Membership starts at $45 per year and offers 10% discount on art instruction* as well as 10% off select Store items at the Gallery. *Does not apply to summer camps.

Adult painting sessions for intermediate, advanced and beginner levels. Artists work from reference photos (yours or supplied - primarily landscape or still life). Regular painting demonstrations and the instructor paint along with participants allowing them total freedom to explore the medium and to help when needed. Each artist no matter what level receives individual attention working at their own pace to develop better techniques of drawing, composition and color theory. Paintings are developed to a finished stage, working with final values to make them cohesive and dynamic. All teaching is done with a totally positive approach and an understanding of each artist’s personal desires through interaction and discussion. The goal of these sessions while developing skills is for artists to totally enjoy the painting experience. Acrylic is the perfect step from watercolor into an opaque, solid medium. Material list available.

Teaching Artist Jay Babina is a painter with over 40 years experience, as well as, a practicing graphic designer and illustrator. He works in watercolor, acrylic and oil, and various drawing mediums. He paints both en plein air and in-studio works, approaching art with passion and enthusiasm. Jay is a graduate of The Silvermine College of Art and University of Bridgeport where he studied graphic design. He has shown at numerous galleries in the east and is involved with many art societies throughout CT.