If you've never painted before and would like to give it a try, if you've painted in the past but have been away too long, or if you already paint and would like to try a new medium or sharpen your skills with a medium you already use, consider our classes for adults. Generally scheduled for weekday evenings from 6:30 PM to 9 or 9:30 PM and Friday afternoons, we offer classes in a variety of media for students at all levels of experience. All our classes are small (no more than 12 students), our instructors are highly qualified, and our tuition is low. Detailed information about specific offerings can be found on this page.

If you are interested in attending a class that we don't seem to offer, please let us know. We are always planning new classes and your requests directly impact what we decide to offer.

If you represent or belong to an artists group in the local area (within reasonable driving distance of Clinton, Massachusetts), we and many of our artists are available to give demos. We would need to hear from someone from your group responsible for planning meetings so we can learn more about your group, decide what kind of demo would be most appropriate and plan the actual event.

In addition to our regular classes, we will occasionally offer a related two or three day workshop or plein air outing by one of our associated art instructors. These special events offer a more intense creative experience than you generally get from the regular classes.

As opportunities arise and our schedule allows, we also host workshops by visiting artists.

If you are an artist interested in running a two day, three day, or even week long workshop, plein air outing, or other special art class or event in a rural New England setting, let us know. We can work with you to facilitate your workshop and to make it a success.

Up-to-date information about our art classes, workshops and demos can always be found here on our web site and in our periodic email newsletter.

Description: Combining watercolor and watercolor techniques with acrylic, gauche, ink, wax, salt, ink pen, tissue paper, alcohol and crayons to make an exciting painting. Also experimental techniques in watercolor will be explored.
The first class will teach basic watercolor techniques. Class 2 thru 4 – projects with watercolor and mixed media will be taught and created. Basic art theory and design principles will be included in every lesson. Intermediate students will advance their understanding of color theory and design principles. All level students encouraged to attend. Some knowledge of watercolor is helpful but not necessary.
Tuition: Low tuition sign up at the library
Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on May 30, June 6, June 13, and June 27 in the Stiles Room at the Beaman Memorial Library, 8 Newton St., West Boylston.

"Morning Sun," watercolor by Sheryll Collins

Our watercolor class for beginning and intermediate students is offered Friday afternoons at 1 pm:

Open Enrollment: Class can be joined at anytime
When: 4 Fridays once you begin. 1 makeup for a missed class
Tuition: $100
Instructor: Sheryll Collins
Location: Collins Artworks Art Center, 18 High Street, Clinton, MA 01510
Maximum class size:at anytime 12

Description: Watercolor class for beginning and intermediate students. Beginning students will learn basic art theory and design principles, and the use of the medium of watercolor. Intermediate students will advance their understanding of color theory and design principles. Subjects covered will include landscape, and still life.

Optional: For the convenience of the student, a basic art supply kit will be available for sale at the gallery, specifically tailored for the class. You may also purchase individual parts of the kit at the shop. We now carry art supplies in our shop. We have a discounted art kit that saves you $40 plus dollars over buying each individual item. The kit costs $180 plus tax and includes the following:

1 Arches 12x16 140 lb. cold press watercolor block, 20 sheets
1 tube each Da Vinci Artists Watercolors 15 ml Quinacradone Permanent Rose, Quinacradone Gold, French Ultramarine, Cobalt Blue, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadmium Yellow Lemon, Cadmium Red Medium, and Burnt Sienna
1 tube M. Graham Watercolors 15 ml Burnt Umber
1 each Princeton Painter Brushes 1" wash, #8 round and #12 round
1 Drawing Pencil 3B
1 Alvin Vinyl eraser
1 Design kneaded eraser
1 Pike's Covered Palette
1 8”x10” sketch book

The kit is optional, but the student should have these supplies in time for class. Also required is a 24” or longer ruler, 2 water containers (cups, etc.), masking or artist tape, plastic wrap, salt, wax paper, natural sponge, paper towels, and a small white candle. Masking fluid is optional.

Susan Swinand, AWS will be teaching every other Thursday evenings in the spring Starting in March 2012. Sign up for advanced watercolor with Susan Swinand. Make checks out to Collins Artworks for $175. Collins Artworks accepts all major credit cards. Mail checks to Collins Artworks 18 High St. Clinton, MA 01510. You may also pay by credit or debit card, check or cash. We also accept Paypal or call and pay by phone. 978-368-3300

Maximum Class size: 12

When: Every other Thursday evening 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Dates: Pending

Registration is open

Patty Kelly will be teaching every other Thursday evenings in the spring in March 2012. Sign up for advanced oil / acrylic painting with Patty Kelly. Make checks out to Collins Artworks for $175. Collins Artworks accepts all major credit cards. Mail checks to Collins Artworks 18 High St. Clinton, MA 01510. You may also pay by credit or debit card, check or cash. We also accept Paypal or call and pay by phone. 978-368-3300

Maximum Class size: 12

When: Every other Thursday evening 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Dates:Pending

Registration is open