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Atelier Program
Directed by Sandra Wakeen , a nationally-recognized and award-winning artist, New England’s Classical Atelier Program at Wethersfield Academy for the Arts provides the serious artist-in-training an opportunity to be coached and mentored by a distinguished faculty member. Atelier students work side-by-side with their instructors in WAA’s beautiful north light studio. Students are also provided with individual space within the studio to complete projects independently or with the guidance of their instructor. It is advisable to meet with an Atelier instructor before the beginning of each session. For more information, please contact the Academy at 860-436-9857 to leave a message to speak to an Atelier instructor or call Sandra Wakeen at 860-763-4565.
Atelier Course (Beginner through Advanced)
Instructor: Sandra Wakeen
Thursdays - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm; 4-week sessions (ongoing)
Session l September 22 – October 13
Session ll October 27 – November 17
Session lll Beginning in Jan 2012
Course Fee: $350 (members) / $380 (non-members); model fees extra
Program may be designed to accommodate individuals with work or student schedules.
Private instruction is available with Atelier instructors upon request.
Sandra Wakeen’s Atelier course is a contemporary guide to drawing and painting as taught by the Old Masters and today's most respected artists. Students follow the same disciplines that produced the great artists and illustrators of the past, such as Rembrandt, Rubens, Michelangelo, Sargent, N.C. Wyeth, and Maxfield Parish.
The Wethersfield Academy for the Arts is a small and intimate setting for learning, and enjoys a spirit of camaraderie and community. The Classical Atelier program at WAA is no exception. The key characteristics of the program are individual instruction in traditional methods of drawing and painting with a dedicated classical artist combined with the support and friendship of a group of enthusiastic and dedicated students. The day consists of a morning figure session and an afternoon mentored studio, structured for working on cast, master copy, and still life projects. The morning and afternoon studios can be taken individually or combined into a full-day program. Each session includes individual, group and peer critiques, discussions, and demonstrations. The student will learn how to use different materials, including varied pencils, papers, paints and mediums. All that is necessary for this course is a strong desire for learning the fundamentals. Studio time will be allotted for all Atelier students to work on their own paintings. Participants will also be exposed to what is needed to create successful paintings as they observe the progression of Sandra's own work in the Atelier.
Atelier Course – Young Masters (Ages 9 and up)
Instructor: Sandra Wakeen
Thursdays – 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm; 4-week sessions (ongoing)
Session l September 22 – October 13
Session ll October 27 – November 17
Session lll Beginning in January 2012
Course Fee: $225 (members) / $250 (non-members)
Guided by the belief that artists are made, not born, Wethersfield Academy for the Arts is pleased to announce this new program. The Young Masters’ Program is designed for the serious young artist and is committed to providing an unmatched foundation in drawing and painting. This training will inspire and fuel enthusiasm for drawing and painting. Young artists will discover new concepts and master basic skills while gaining confidence, pride and self-discipline. (Portfolio development is available for high school students.)
Open Studio with Model, [monitored, no instruction]
Figure and Portrait Sessions (ongoing)
Mondays – 9:30 am to 4:00 pm; Beginning September 19
Fee: $20 per session
Evening Figure and Portrait Sessions (ongoing)
Mondays – 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Beginning September 19
Fee: $10 per session
These monitored, non-instructional sessions give artists the opportunity to draw or paint the portrait or figure from a live model. Each session starts out with several short poses and leads up to a three-hour pose. The model will be in the same pose for three weeks. Open to artists of all levels using the medium of their choice.
WAA Studio Arts Program
Introduction to Painting
Instructor: Jack Broderick
Wednesdays – 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
October 5 – November 9 (6 weeks)
Course Fee: $300 (members) / $330 (non-members)
Through guided and individualized instruction, the student will be introduced to color theory and paint mixing using a limited palette, image transfer, composition, underpainting, problem solving and more. No experience is necessary. A materials list will be provided; class materials will be provided by the student and brought to the first class.
Still Life Painting
Instructor: Jack Montmeat
Tuesdays - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
October 11 – November 15 (6 weeks)
Course Fee: $300 (members) / $330 (non-members)
Traditional still life painting is about representing objects with accuracy of proportion and color in a controlled lighting environment. The primary focus will be to capture a sense of three-dimensional form and space through accurate use of subtle value relationships. Students will choose from two still life arrangements and will be encouraged to focus on one painting in class. Through demonstrations and personal instruction, the instructor will assist the student to quickly recognize the dynamic effects of light and subtle use of color. All levels of art experience welcome. A materials list will be available; class materials will be provided by the student and brought to the first class.
Figure Drawing
Instructor: Andrea Fenn
Fridays – 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
October 7 – November 11 (6 weeks)
Course Fee: $280 (members) / $310 (non-members)
The ability to produce accurate figure drawings ultimately allows the artist to successfully pursue other artistic media. This course is designed to make the student more comfortable with drawing the figure from life through the repetition of essential principles of composition and value. This class will focus on creating a strong sense of three-dimensional forms by looking closely at proportions, edges, and light effects. We will make practical use of anatomy, focusing on major anatomical landmarks. An unclothed model will be presented in a variety of lighting effects.
Youth Program - Ages 6 and UpDrawing and Painting
Instructor: Nick Frasco
Saturdays – 10:00 to 11:30 pm;
6-week sessions;
Session l
September 24 – October 29
Session ll
November 5 – December 17
(no instruction on Nov 26th)
This course will teach the basic fundamentals of drawing, composition and painting, how to mix and apply paint, and use of a variety of art materials. Students may bring a project of their own to work on. The ultimate goal of the Youth Program is for the student to enjoy a rewarding experience and to create a work of art that is satisfying. Contact instructor regarding supplies.
