ADULT & CHILDREN’S

ART CLASS OFFERINGS

All classes are held at Alyssa’s Teaching Studio

438 Main Street - Derby, VT 05829

Adult Classes

  • The Art of Painting Water in Oil and Watercolor

    This class is full

    Join me for this dynamic class as we unlock the secrets to painting water with all of its magical dimensions! From calm reflections to crashing surf, Learn how to capture believable ripples, waves, and depth.

    Together we well explore techniques in both oil and watercolor mediums, then you can choose your direction for further exploration throughout the weeks. Beginner to advanced painters welcome - all materials provide.

    Thursday evenings from 6-8pm
    November 6, 13, 20 & December 4

    $250 for 4-week session

    Out of town participants - contact Alyssa for more information about participating live via Zoom

    Zoom class - $200

  • Collage and Mixed Media Painting

    This class is full (Contact Alyssa to join the waitlist)

    Join me for a five week series as we learn All about the art of painting with paper! We will begin creating our own paper surfaces using a variety of printmaking and painting processes. Whether you are a returning collage fan or this is your first try, this class is for you as we move from the basics to new approaches in collage and mixed media art.. Learn techniques in texture, relief, layering and depth as we create beautiful compositions with handmade papers, fibers, and unique surfaces from around the world. Options of mixed media elements with paint, pastel and more!

    All materials provided - limited to 6 students

    Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm

    November 18, & 25, December 2, 9, & 16

    $270 for 5-week session

  • December Morning Watercolor: Cardinals, Birch, and Pines

    Join me for a morning exploration and meditation exploring watercolor techniques of washes, wet on wet, masks, and brush work. This beginner to intermediate friendly class welcomes you to envision the winter walk in the woods through birch and pines and cardinal imagery. Through drawing instruction as well as watercolor methodology, create a beautiful piece for yourself or holiday cards or gift giving!

    Tuesday Mornings from 9:30 - 11am

    November 25, December 2, 9, & 16th

    $200 for 4-week session

  • Intro & Continuing Pastel: Landscape and Still Life

    Join me for this colorful exploration into the world of soft pastel painting. Learn about materials and techniques to build underpainting, layering, mark making and more. This class is for those new to pastel and if you are continuing to learn the medium! Each week will be a different theme in both still life and landscape compositions.

    (All materials provided)

    Tuesday evenings from 5:30 - 7:30pm

    January 6 - 27

    $250

    (Out of town student option via live Zoom - $180)

  • Sunrise, Sunset: Dramatic Landscapes in Oil

    Dramatic skies bookend our days and bring us brilliant color to brighten up the winter landscape! Join me for a vibrant class exploring moments sunrise and sunset in oil. This class will work on several small format paintings using wood cradle panels. Learn about priming, underpainting, brushwork, color and more as we improve our oil painting techniques or begin learning them for the first time!

    (All materials included)

    Wednesday evening from 6-8pm
    January 21 - February 11

    $260

  • Exploring Black and White: The Winter Landscape in Charcoal

    Join me for a deep dive into value, contrast and dimension as we learn about the versatility and techniques of charcoal drawing. Winter in Vermont is the perfect muse to strip back to artist’s world of black, white and grey! Create a series of dramatic landscapes, small and large scale! Open to all levels.

    (All materials provided)

    Tuesday mornings from 9:30 - 11am
    January 13 - February 3

    $180

  • Vermont Farm Life: Chickens, Cows, and Sheep in Acrylic and Watercolor

    The characters of the little Vermont farm or backyard friends will be brought to life in watercolor and or acrylic! Improve your drawing and observation skills, learn about painting methods in both acrylic and watercolor, dive into color theory and relationships to create beautiful compositions of your favorite farmyard animals! This class is appropriate for all levels - beginning to advanced.

    (All materials provided)

    Tuesday evenings from 5:30 - 7:30pm

    February 3 - 24

    $250

    (Out of town student option via live Zoom - $180)

  • Morning Collage - Painting with Paper, Fibers, and Thread!

    Join me for this fun, colorful, and dynamic way to create art as we explore the world of collage and mixed media painting! This class will introduce you to the “processes of painting with paper” while also delving into new approaches for those continuing in collage. With a vast supply of papers, fibers, threads, found objects, and paint, create a series of small format works of art that can stand alone or work as a series!

    (All materials provided)

    Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30am

    February 11 - March 4

    $260

  • Working BIG! Large Scale Flower Painting to Brighten Up the Winter Darkness

    Have you ever wanted to channel your inner “Georgia O’Keeffe” but working BIG seemed intimidating, not knowing how to begin, or you just didn’t have the space? Now is your chance! Join me as we blow things up to a grand scale with large brushes, palette knives, and more on big stretched canvas. Work in either oil or acrylic to make bold and beautiful flowers to brighten up our walls and winter days! All levels are welcome!
    (All materials provided)

    Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm
    February 18 - March 11

    $280

    (Out of Town student option via live Zoom - $200)

  • Private and Semi-Private Classes

    Contact Alyssa for information about:

    Private and semi-private classes

    Home parties

    Artist Mentorship Program

Youth Classes

  • Middle School Art

    Grades 6-8

    Experiment with new materials, gain creative confidence, and build upon your artistic skills. Open ended projects allow your to take your own unique approach and find your artistic voice. in addition to drawing and painting, explore mixed media, printmaking, and sculptural projects!

    Thursday afternoons 3:30 - 5pm

    Winter Session: December 10, 17 & January 7, 14, 21, 28

    $265 per session

  • Afterschool Art

    Grades 3-6

    Explore art making and introduction to a variety of media through experimentation, exploration of materials, and a process=progress approach. Students will learn about master artists, gain foundational skills, and let their creativity flourish! Out new space will allow for an expanded curriculum including printmaking, class, and 3-D arts!

    Will return for spring session…

    Stay tuned for dates and times

  • Afterschool Art

    Grades K-3

    Explore art making and introduction to a variety of media through experimentation, exploration of materials, and a process=progress approach. Students will learn about master artists, gain foundational skills, and let their creativity flourish! Out new space will allow for an expanded curriculum including printmaking, class, and 3-D arts!

    Will return for spring session…

    Stay tuned for dates and times

  • Homeschool Art Class

    Younger and older age groups

    Explore art making and introduction to a variety of media through experimentation, exploration of materials, and a process=progress approach. Students will learn about master artists, gain foundational skills, and let their creativity flourish! Out new space will allow for an expanded curriculum including printmaking, class, and 3-D arts!

    Contact Alyssa about interest for the younger and older age groups

  • Other class options

    Contact Alyssa for information about:

    Private and semi-private classes

    Portfolio Development

    Painting Parties