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!
Adult Class Offerings open to ages 15+
Note: Figure Drawing Class needs parent/guardian written permission.
Download enrollment, permission, and financial forms
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.
Monthly Classes
Sketching with Karen — Youth
Thursdays after school starting Oct. 9
3:30–5pm
Ages 8–13
Instructor: Karen Wurster
$25 per person includes all supplies
Min: 5
Join Karen for this fun weekly sketching class offered every Thursday!
Explore different drawing techniques paired with various media including watercolor, charcoal, pastel.
Perfect opportunity to build your portfolio while having a blast creating!
MUST PRE-REGISTER
MANDALA PAINTING & TEA TIME — all ages
Saturday, Oct. 18
11am–12pm Mandala Painting
12–1pm Tea Time
$25 per person includes all supplies, tea & treats
Min: 5
MUST PRE-REGISTER
Get ready for a mindful and relaxing experience! There will be MANDALA DOT ART MAKING where you can choose your item to paint, then enjoy SWEET TREATS WITH TEA!
All ages welcome. Feel free to dress in your finest fashion and relax with your friends/family after Mandala painting with tea and treats. Just want to come for tea & treats at 12pm? $10 per person, MUST PRE-REGISTER.
The repetition of patterns and choice of colors during Mandala Painting provides a pathway to process emotions, boost self-esteem, gives a sense of accomplishment, as well as allows exploration and self-expression. Plus it’s so much FUN!
Pour Painting
Saturday, Oct. 25
11am–12:30pm
Instructor: Lorrie Amerio Maniery
$30 per person includes all supplies
Min: 5, Max: 12
Image: ghosts
Learn the pour painting technique.
Follow along with an instructor and leave with a finished painting.
Must Pre-register
Weekly offerings
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Creative Canvas Activity — by Registration
All Ages; Saturdays 12–2pm
MUST PRE REGISTER by Noon on Friday the day before
$25 per person — All materials will be set up and ready for you with a choice of 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
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.