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Summer 2025: Arts

Beginning Decorative Painting
This 6 week class is designed for anyone who would enjoy personalizing their home or office with hand-painted decor that brings the personal into their interior.

The magic of paint can transform walls, furnishings and many varieties of objects such as picture frames, lamp shades and a wide variety of inspirations.  

[Instructor: Peri Pfenninger]  

 

Expressive Floral Painting

Flowers have been a loved subject for artists for centuries. The subject of florals can tell stories, express emotion, symbolize meaning, depict cultural style and significance.

This in person 6 week course will give you new approaches and techniques to floral painting.  Intuitive painting allows for personal expression.

[Instructor: Peri Pfenninger]  


Painting En Plein Air at Sherwood Island
Enjoy painting outside and draw inspiration from your surroundings at Sherwood Island State Park. This class is for anyone with an interest in painting with acrylics, no experience required!    [Instructor: Connie Manna]     

 

100 New Beginning Decorative Painting

Sessions:

6

Dates:

6/26 to 7/31

Location:
  • Staples High School
Instructors:
  • Pfenninger
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110 New Expressive Floral Painting

Sessions:

6

Dates:

6/24 to 7/29

Location:
  • Staples High School
Instructors:
  • Pfenninger
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120 Painting En Plein Air

Sessions:

5

Dates:

6/27 to 8/1

Location:
  • Sherwood Island State Park
Instructors:
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