PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES by noon the day before the class unless otherwise noted.
Safety Protocols, mask policy;
Limited number of students
NEW — now you can drop off the kiddos and enjoy a 10% discount on Chaffee Gallery Shoppe purchases on the day of their class!
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Have you seen the classes we offer adults? Check them out here.
Got some younger artists who like to learn? Check the current class list for kids.
Chaffee Summer Camps
Do you have a 6–12 year old interest in art? Check out our selection of 2025 Summer Camps.
Monthly Classes
Kids’ Mandala Painting
Thursday, May 15
4–5pm
$20 per person includes all supplies
Min: 5
Get ready for a fun, mindful and relaxing experience! Attendees will choose among a few items for their mandala art creation. It can be achieved with multiple mediums … painting, coloring, markers. The repetition of patterns and choice of colors provides a pathway to process emotions, boost self-esteem, gives a sense of accomplishment, plus allows exploration and self-expression.
MUST PRE-REGISTER
ReCreate Famous Art — Kid’s Painting Class
Saturday, May 17
11am–12:30pm
$25 per person includes all supplies
Min: 5
Choose from a variety of famous artists’ work, and paint your own version. This class allows for free expression, and attendees will learn a little bit about art history and different art styles. Leave with a finished painting.
Must Pre-register
Explore the World of Creative (Scrap) Book Art
Wednesday, May 21
4-5:30pm
$25 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) or a journal to write in and keep track of things to remember (Travel, Occasion, Event).
Must Pre-register
Pour Painting
Saturday, May 24
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
The Art of Mixed Media
Saturday, May 31
11am–12:30pm
$25 per person includes all supplies
Min: 5
Get your imagination going with this fun class! Dive into the art of mixed media, a visual art that combines more than one medium or material. Use markers, paint, yarn, paper, and other elements/objects to create scenes, themed pieces and collages.
Must Pre-register
Weekly offerings
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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
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.