NEW for class attendees — enjoy a 10% discount on Chaffee Gallery Shoppe purchases on the day of your class!
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES by noon the day before the class unless otherwise noted.
Download enrollment and financial forms here
FOR ALL CLASSES:
• Must pre-register and pre-pay before class date;
• Safety Protocols, mask policy;
• Limited number of students
• If age 14 or younger, an adult must accompany youth and stay for the duration of the class
We offer a variety of classes for teens and kids too! They make a great gift. Check them out here.
Jump to Weekly Classes
Figure Drawing with live model
3rd Wednesday of each month
Next session will be June 18, 5–7pm
Bring own supplies.
Minimum students: 4
Sign up for 4 weeks at $60 or $20 per class
Book Group
Wednesday, June 18
5:30–6:30pm
BYOB … No not THAT kind of club. Bring Your Own Book.
This month book club is trying something different with a silent reading session. We will share titles and then spend time reading with silenced cell phones. Can you feel the sense of relaxation? Come read, sip a cup of tea, and maybe indulge in available sweet treats of your choice. RSVP by noon on Tuesday, June 17.
3rd Wednesday of each month, RSVP Required
We are excited to be partnering with Phoenix Books on Center St., Rutland Book Group members get 20% off purchase of our monthly book.
5:30–6:30pm
[email protected]
802-775-0356
Creative (Scrap) Book Art — Adult
Wednesday, June 18
6–8pm
$30 per person includes all supplies
Min: 5
Instructor: Michele Robie
Explore the world of book art. Sometimes called: Art Journaling, Memory Book, Creative Scrapbooking, etc. The focus of this class is personal expression and creative exploration through drawing, found objects, recycled materials, magazines, paper, photos, fabric, stickers, and mixed media techniques to create unique and personalized journals or books. They can reflect a theme (Adventure or Nature Book such as plants or birds) or a journal to write in and keep track of things to remember (Travel, Occasion, Event).
Must Pre-register
Pour Painting
Thursday, June 19
6–8pm
Instructor: Lorrie Amerio Maniery
$40 per person includes all supplies
Min: 5, Max: 12
Learn the pour painting technique.
Follow along with an instructor and leave with a finished painting.
Must Pre-register
Sip ‘n’ Dip
Thursday, June 26
6–8pm
Are YOU ready for some fun!
Perfect for a date night or just out with friends!
Attendees follow along with an instructor and leave with a finished acrylic painting. BYO wine.
Instructor: Sally Hogan
Image: Sunset sail
$35 per person includes all supplies; Min: 5
Using Cricut Maker 3 — Design a Hat
Thursday, June 26
6–8pm
Instructor: Michele Robie
$25 per person includes all cricut supplies (a basic black hat will be provided)
Minimum enrollment:4; Maximum: 5
Adult Class (Ages 16+)
Have fun using the Cricut Maker 3! For this class, attendees will create a custom designed hat, and leave with an original one-of-a-kind piece! Optional: bring your own hat. Must pre-register
Weekly Classes
Connections & Interconnections of Life Weekly Group
Fridays
12–1pm
Must RSVP
This group will meet weekly on Fridays at Noon at the Chaffee Art Center. The idea is to create a place to share with others (thoughts, philosophies, spirituality, cultures, and more) in a respectful way. All are welcome. Please RSVP https://chaffeeartcenter.square.site/
Bone Builders at the Chaffee
Free weekly classes Wed. & Fri.
Wednesdays, 3:30–4:30pm
Fridays, 11am–12pm
Volunteer Instructor: Heather Wilson
Back-up Instructor: Karen Harris
This is a free program through RSVP.
All you need to bring with you is a bottle of water.
Each participant will need to fill out paperwork that can be done before they attend the first class, OR they can just not use weights for the first class and pick up paperwork then. [email protected]
The RSVP Bone Builders Program relies upon weight training and balance exercises to protect against fractures caused by osteoporosis by increasing muscular strength, balance and bone density. All classes are free!
Must pre-register: https://chaffeeartcenter.square.site/
Creative Canvas Weekly Saturday Activity
MUST PRE REGISTER by Noon on Friday the day before
All Ages
Time: 12–2pm
$25 per person — All materials will be set up and ready for you with a choice of 3 images you can paint. Includes use of: Canvas, paint, brushes, easel, smock. [Youth must be accompanied by an adult.]
If last minute decision, please call first!
Note: This is DIY. If you would like an instructor at an additional fee, please call 802.775.0356
Adult Artery Weekly FRIDAYS — FREE
FREE Adult group for connection, inspiration, and a place to create with others. Join in the fun and creative energy every FRIDAY 10am-12pm! Painting, crafting, creating — all mediums welcome. No set topic or instructor, attendees will work on their individual artwork.
• It’s FREE if bring own painting supplies (donation appreciated)
• Option for those that need supplies: Chaffee provides paint (watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastel), canvas, brushes, easel — $20 per person
MUST PRE-REGISTER
Ukulele Group
FREE…Thursdays, 12–1pm
Attendees will play a group of sheet music. All levels welcome.
Ages: Adults and 12+
Note: This is not a class, but a group enjoying playing the ukulele together. Attendees will have a selection of music to play from. All levels welcome.
MUST PRE-REGISTER BY WEDNESDAY at 12pm at https://chaffeeartcenter.square.site/ or call number below.
There are a limited amount of in-house instruments that can be used … they need to be reserved 802-775-0356.
Payments and Refunds
Checks payable to: Chaffee Art Center
16 South Main Street, Rutland VT 05701
[email protected]
Effective April 22, 2024 — Full payment is required to secure your space in classes. There are minimum and maximum enrollment limits, so be sure to register quickly to ensure your place. Students will be notified if a class is to be canceled due to low registration at least a week in advance and will be refunded in full.
Refund requests must be received at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the class. An administration fee of 50% of the class price is non-refundable, and the credit card charge will be added. After the two-week window, a partial class credit may be processed at the discretion of the Director. Class credits are non-refundable/non-transferable. No shows or cancellations the day of the class are not eligible for refund or class credit.
Please note: Classes are normally held in our second floor studio only accessible via the grand staircase. Sometimes we are able to hold them on the first floor that is accessible by a ramp from the parking lot, or you may be able to do it via zoom. It is important to call ahead to see if we can make arrangements.