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
Download enrollment and financial forms here
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.
Abstract Expressionist Sculptural Painting Class — 2 sessions
Tuesdays, July 23 & 30
5:30–7pm
Ages: Teens 13+ and Adults
Min 5, max 10
$50 per person
Instructor: Chrystal Bean
Have you ever wanted to create a 3-D painting? Here is your chance! Have fun designing your own 11×14 sculptural painting. During the first session, attendees will draw designs, cut away areas on a doubled-up canvas and add wire and plaster bandage to create shape, form, and structure. Then participants will add joint compound to create texture. During the second session the following week, attendees will choose a color scheme to convey emotion and paint their pieces.
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Terrarium Building Class (Fairy or Fantasy Garden) — FULL
Saturday, July 27
11am–1pm
Ages: Teens 13+ and Adults … (Note: Children ages 8–12 may attend if accompanied by an adult who will help with each step)
Min 4, Max 6.
Instructor: Chrystal Bean
$40 per person
Learn how to make your very own glass terrarium! Attendees will be guided step-by-step to create their own unique design, and complete it with choice of four slow-growing miniature terrarium plants and moss, all planted in an 8″x6″ flat bottom round terrarium. Plus, add your own tiny landscape using accent pieces including aquarium wood, rocks, slate path, and a glow-in-the-dark resin Kodama figurine (Japanese tree spirit). Enjoy your terrarium for years to come!
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Teen Drawing 4-week Session
Wednesdays: July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21
5–6:30pm
Ages: 11–18
Instructor: Kristen Partesi
$85 per person for the 4 classes, includes all supplies
Min: 5
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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.