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Drawing and Painting Studio Art - Day
An open studio art class for both beginning and continuing students. New students start with drawing basics, from contour through composition, using charcoal pencils. Continuing students work in the medium of their choice and receive individual instruction. Instructor Laura McCormick is a teacher and artist specializing in charcoal and pastel portraiture. Her work has won many awards and hangs in private collections all over the world. She delights in cultivating the creative side of her students. Class size limited. Weather / makeup dates, if needed, are added to the end.

Thursdays, starts in September from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Annex. NOTE: No class 10/2.

SUPPLIES for Laura McCormick's Class:

New Students: General's Charcoal Pencils (at least one hard and one soft); drawing pencils (soft); kneaded eraser; bundle of tortillion for blending; drawing paper - loose or in pad (11" x 14").

Continuing Students: Please bring your own supplies.


Still-Life Oil Painting for All Levels - Evening
This class focuses on the essential materials and techniques required to create a fine art painting in one sitting that has rich color and depth without becoming overly detailed or muddy. In the first class, you'll use teacher supplied brushes and colors to learn how to mix colors with only several pigments and how to use a large brush to create form. Beginning students will create a painting of a cup or mug and work up to a teapot or jug. More practiced students can paint a two object scene if they wish. The first lesson covers the professional supplies needed and how to use them and you will also receive the supply list of what you need to purchase for the balance of the classes. All items can be purchased at Michael's in Ridgefield. (No turpentine or solvent will be used). Instructor Nina Daryanani is a Fine Artist based in West Redding and previously an adjunct professor of Design at The New School. Nina exhibits her still-life and landscapes paintings in Connecticut galleries and online. View her website at www.NinaDaryanani.com Weather / makeup dates, if needed, are added to the end.

6 Sessions
Wed., please call (203) 431-2812 or email ridgefieldce@gmail.com to be on a notification list for the fall session from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School.


Creating Cartoons and Comic Strips
By exploring a variety of drawing styles and techniques, different styles of humor, and single panel vs. comic strip formats, students will develop their own cartoon creations showcasing their individual ideas and look. We focus on the story idea as much as the art.  These lessons cover: Words and pictures, and how they work together in a cartoon;  characters; conflict; setting, and tone.  Instructor Michael Canavan will provide all materials needed; a supply fee of $20 is payable at the first class. Michael Canavan is a professional illustrator, graphic designer, and cartoonist. Class size limited.

6 Sessions
Please call (203) 431-2812 or email ridgefieldce@gmail.com for Fall 2025 dates.