Kids’ Classes

FOR ALL CLASSES:
Must pre-register and pre-pay before class date;
Safety Protocols, mask policy;
Limited number of students

Download enrollment and financial forms here

Have you checked out the classes we offer adults? Check them out here.

Kids’ Watercolor Painting

Saturday, April 6
11am–12:30pm
Instructor: Kristen Partesi
Ages 6–10
$25 per person includes all supplies
Min: 5, Max: 12
Attendees follow along with instructor and leave with a finished watercolor painting.
Image: Cat & Dog
MUST PRE-REGISTER
[Note: This class will be offered monthly on the 1st Saturday]

TEEN Watercolor Painting

Saturday, April 6
1–2:30pm
Instructor: Kristen Partesi
Ages 11–15
$25 per person includes all supplies
Min: 5, Max: 12
Attendees follow along with instructor and leave with a finished watercolor painting. Bring a photo of your favorite pet or animal. Learn the grid method to sketch it and watercolor techniques to finish the painting. 
Image: your favorite pet or animal
MUST PRE-REGISTER
[Note: This class will be offered monthly on the 1st Saturday]

Kids’ Acrylic Painting Ages 6–11

Saturday, April 20
Time: 11am–12:30pm
Instructor: Kristen Partesi
$25 per person includes all supplies
Min: 5, Max: 12
Attendees follow along with instructor and leave with a finished painting. MUST PRE-REGISTER
[Note: This class will be offered monthly on the 3rd Saturday]

Teen Acrylic Painting Ages 12–18

Saturday, April 20
Time: 1–2:30pm
Instructor: Kristen Partesi
$25 per person includes all supplies
Min: 5, Max: 12
Attendees follow along with instructor and leave with a finished painting. MUST PRE-REGISTER
[Note: This class will be offered monthly on the 3rd Saturday]

Pour Painting Chain Pull Technique

Saturday, Apr. 27
11am–12:30pm
Instructor: Lorrie Amerio Maniery
$30 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
[Note: This class will be offered monthly on the 4th Saturday]

Drop n Paint Weekly Saturday Activity

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.]
MUST PRE REGISTER by Friday Noon
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

Artz Kitz To Go…

Fun projects for young creatives to do on their own OR as a family/group.
$10 Each Artz Kitz
Each kit includes materials needed to create the special project. Plus, an Ann Clark Ltd Cookie Cutter with recipe (value $5) to bake as a family or group!
It also can be used to trace and draw with.
Add $5 per person to MAKE them at the Chaffee Art Center [includes Artz Kitz]

Artz Kitz Choices:
1. Beaded bracelets — beads, 3 strings, 3 pipe cleaners, wood cutout, shiny gem stickers, and cookie cutter
2. Wooden necklaces — 3 wood circles with attached string, 3 paint colors, paint brush, and cookie cutter
3. Small Book — 3 colored paper, stickers, sample, instructions, wood cutout, and cookie cutter
4. Mask and Crown — paper mask, paper crown, 3 markers, 3 crayons, shiny gem stickers,, feathers, misc stickers, and cookie cutter
5. Puzzle — 4 wood puzzle pieces, 5 markers, stickers, glue stick, specialty paper, and cookie cutter

Payments and Refunds

Checks payable to: Chaffee Art Center
16 South Main Street, Rutland VT 05701
[email protected]

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 15% of the class price is non-refundable, and the credit card charge will be added. After the two-week window, a class credit will 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.