Registration open for arts programs
Arts Escape is accepting online registration for a four-afternoon session workshop, Independent Acrylic Studio Class, Painting Cityscapes in Acrylics, this September at the nonprofit's space at 493 Heritage Road, Suite 4C in Southbury.
The class, taught by artist Anda Styler from Sandy Hook, is for intermediate and advanced acrylic painters.
The workshops are from 2 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, beginning this week through Sept. 29.
Styler will also supply reference photos prior to class for students who prefer to work on the same painting as her.
Students are required to bring their own supplies. Paper towels, and water containers are provided.
Acetate overlays will be used during individual instruction of the workshops.
More information about supplies, and registration is available by visiting the website https://www.arts escape.org/category/ fine-art/, or by calling the organization at 203-5861474.
Styler lives in Sandy Hook, Conn.
Arts Escape is also accepting online registration for a 2 1/2 hour demonstration in pastels from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.
The class is taught by its instructor Karen Israel, a signature member of the American Artists Professional League, master circle with the International Association of Pastel Societies, and master pastelist with the Pastel Society of America.
The class is appropriate for students with some or no experience, as well as students who want to become adept at pastels.
The instructor will speak about materials, color mixing, layering, and how to create volume with the objects. There will also be general instruction about the basics of drawing and perspective. The topics of value, hue, and saturation of color will be discussed and demonstrated. No supplies are necessary.
The instructor is an artist member of the Salmagundi Club in New York City, the Copley Society in Boston and the Lyme Art Association.
More information and registration is available at https://www.arts escape.org/category/ fine-art/, or by calling the organization a 203-5861474.