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About Arts Center East

At Arts Center East, we believe that the arts are an essential part of life. We strive to create a safe, creative space where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together to explore their creative sides. We offer a variety of workshops, classes, and events for all ages, encouraging creative exploration and the development of skills and knowledge. We hope to engage the entire community in the celebration of art in all its forms.

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Pastel Painting Class
This class will help you develop confidence with the pastel medium, including building a strong composition, understanding values, creating light and shadow, and developing cohesive color harmony in your paintings. Various underpainting techniques will be introduced. Students may use reference photos they have taken themselves or paint from life. See the list of materials and resources.
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Clay Hand Building
Get in touch with your creative self through the fun and tactile experience of working in clay. In this class, you will learn about the unique properties of clay and how to make hand-built, functional stoneware dishes, platters, etc. that you can use at home. Your pottery will make great gifts, too! Create your pieces using the slab and coil methods of construction. Decorate your work with embellishments and textures. And finally, learn how to glaze your pottery using a variety of techniques and colors. Beginners welcome!

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🗺️ 709 Hartford Tpke, Vernon, CT 06066 — open in Maps

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