upcoming Adult Classes & Workshops
All Westport Art Group classes are open to both members and nonmembers, but for adult classes, current members receive a 20% discount at checkout with code -unless otherwise listed.
January
Drop In Drawing Sessions. Starting in January, there will be a group of drawing enthusiasts meeting open studio style at Westport Art Group Mondays from 9 am until noon. There is a $5 fee at the door. Send an email to be added to the open studio group: info@westportartgroup.com.
FEBRUARY
It’s Time to Write a New Story: A writing and collage workshop. Sunday, February 1, 10am to 2pm with Sarah Bartlett. Are the stories we routinely tell about ourselves true to who we are today? Do they hold us back? How might they change? We will reflect on and respond, both in writing and image. Sign up on the Poetry page.
Subtractive Monotypes - An Entryway into Printmaking. Saturday, February 7, 12-4pm. A One day Workshop with Instructor Kim Gatesman.
Ink with Watercolor Wash. Tuesday sessions, February 10 thru March 17, 9:30am-12:30pm. Creative explorations using Micron Pens and Watercolor with Instructor Jackie William.
Drop In Drawing Sessions. Continues until February 9th… there will be a group of drawing enthusiasts meeting open studio style at Westport Art Group from 9 am until noon. There is a $5 fee at the door.
MARCH
Calligraphy Without the constraints of pen angles and perfect letters. Six weeks: March 10-April 14, Tuesdays, 1:30pm-4:30pm. A playful and colorful workshop taught by former White House chief calligrapher Rick Paulus.
A 4 Week Painting Class with Barbara Healy. Tuesday, March 24, 31, April 7 & 14, 9-12 pm. Explore working with an underpainting to plan composition and create a landscape with vibrant color.
Ink with Watercolor Wash. Tuesday sessions, continues thru March 17, 9:30am-12:30pm. Creative explorations using Micron Pens and Watercolor with Instructor Jackie William.
ongoing classes
Figure Drawing on Wednesdays! Join the 9 am group at WAG. See dates and details below. Currently on break until February 18.
Weekly Painting - Thursdays. The Thursday painting group is now working inside at WAG! We paint from 9-11:45, then have a friendly but informative group critique. See below for details!
WAG Poetry Group. Meetings twice a month! See the Poetry page for details!
classes and events in the works!
Tuesday presentation by former White House calligrapher, Rick Paulus. On Feb 24… details to follow! Also, Rick is planning a calligraphy class at WAG.
Writing workshops with Sarah Bartlett, one scheduled for February, and April is in the planning stages.
Painting workshop, Mar. 3&10, with Barbara Healy — details and registration soon.
Gelli prints with Jackie William!
Alcohol ink workshop with Mary Wojciechowski in April.
Printmaking Demo with Wendy Weldon and Heidi Eastman.
DRAWING ENTHUSIASTS! drop in SESSIONS
Starting in January, there will be a group of drawing enthusiasts meeting open studio style at Westport Art Group Mondays from 9 am until noon. There is a $5 fee to cover utilities, no instructor. This will change once we have a new session with an instructor, but this is the plan through February 9, 2026.
If you want to be included in email notices of the drawing open studio group, please send a message to info@westportartgroup.com.
Subtractive Monotypes - An Entryway into Printmaking
A One day Workshop with Instructor Kim Gatesman
Saturday, February 7, 12-4pm
Monotypes are a simple, elegant entryway into printmaking. They are not as technical nor physically demanding as other methods. And the simplicity of the process lends itself to a shorter time frame from plate to press. We will explore two basic techniques to become acquainted with the feel and methods of this process–first, trace monotypes followed by subtractive monotypes. Each utilize mark-making techniques similar to drawing and painting, making this a great class for those familiar with other 2D mediums. Max 10 students.
Most supplies are provided including BFK paper and other special print papers, inks, brayers set up plates for a $15 fee to be paid to the instructor at class. Please bring pencils and an image (appropriate for a charcoal drawing) for your use in class.If you were ever interested in printmaking, this is a great place to start.
$90 - All are welcome, Westport Art Group members receive a 20% Discount. Registration opens soon.
Saturday, February 7, 12-4pm
WAG MEMBERS GET 20% OFF! Enter the Discount Code MEMBER during the checkout process to receive your discount!
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Ink With Watercolor WASH
6 Tuesday sessions: February 10 thru March 17, 9:30am-12:30pm
Instructor Jacklyn William
Creative explorations using Micron Pens and Watercolor! Join us for 6 weeks, and 6 different approaches using these two mediums that work so well together.
Artwork by Jacklyn William.
Students are required to bring their own supplies to class:
Waterproof Micron pens (#3 recommended)
Set of watercolors
pencil
eraser
brushes
water container
ruler
watercolor sketchbook at least 90 lbs. or watercolor paper 140 lb.
$170 - Max # of participants is 12. All are welcome, and Westport Art Group members receive a 20% Discount! If you have any questions, please send an email to: info@westportartgroup.com.
6 Tuesday sessions: February 10 thru March 17, 9:30am-12:30pm
WAG MEMBERS GET 20% OFF! Enter the Discount Code MEMBER during the checkout process to receive your discount!
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Calligraphy Without the constraints
of pen angles and perfect letters
A playful and colorful workshop
Taught by former White House chief calligrapher Rick Paulus
Six weeks: March 10-April 14, Tuesdays, 1:30pm-4:30pm
The Monoline letter is ubiquitous and it has many voices. It was a favorite of the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods, it has been a staple of advertising for generations, and it takes on new life in the twenty-first century as it plays its role in the expressive calligraphy movement. Discover the diverse and lively world of the magnificent monoline letter in this colorful six-part class where participants explore a playful world, free of the concerns of pen angles, and thicks and thins! From creating White House invitations (really!) to expressive calligraphy pieces and logo design, the monoline pen is as versatile and easy to use as it is fun. Rick’s workshops often refer to history and the influence of calligraphy on type; participants will enjoy flipping the tables as they use type as inspiration for calligraphy. in this workshop, colors will fly with watercolor, gouache, masking fluids, and colored inks! If you have never tried calligraphy at all, this workshop is a very welcoming entry to the wonderful world of letters. For the skilled calligrapher, this workshop will stretch your imagination as you add more range to your calligraphic voice.
All levels welcome! Maximum of 12. Please note: a fee of $15 for handouts will be paid to the instructor at the first class. Questions, please email: info@westportartgroup.com.
Students must bring the required supplies, listed here: Supply List PDF
$170. All are welcome, WAG members receive a 20% discount. Register below.
March 10-April 14, 2026, Six weeks, Tuesdays, 1:30pm-4:30pm with former White House chief calligrapher Rick Paulus.
WAG MEMBERS GET 20% OFF! Enter the Discount Code MEMBER during the checkout process to receive your discount!
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A 4 week Painting Class
with Barbara Healy
Tuesday, March 24, 31, April 7 & 14, 9-12 pm
Artwork by Barbara Healy.
Join award-winning painter Barbara Healy in this 4-week class.
We will explore working with an underpainting to plan composition and create a landscape with vibrant color in oils. Adaptation for acrylics can be made.
4 week class- $130. All are welcome, Max 10 students. WAG members receive a 20% discount.
Please click here to download the following materials list.
Materials: ● Oil paints (artist grade, white and recommended warm and cool of each primary - for example, lemon yellow, Indian yellow, Cadmium red, Magenta, Ultramarine Blue, Phthalo Blue, bring the colors you have) ● Brushes (recommend at least one ½ to ¾ inch flat) ● Acrylic paint in orange, red, or magenta for underpainting ( does not need to be high grade) and a large brush for canvas toning ● 2 canvases, suggested size 11x14 or 12x12 - 16x20 or 18x24 (not smaller, a little larger is okay if you are a fast painter) ● Odorless mineral spirits only ● Water cup for acrylic ● Paper towels or rags ● Rag for oil paint wipe out, like old tshirt material ● 2 images you like to work from, bring extra if you are not sure ● Working from a laptop or iPad is okay, if working from a phone, please print out your photo ● pencil
Tuesday, March 24, 31, April 7 & 14, 9-12 pm with Barbara Healy
WAG MEMBERS GET 20% OFF! Enter the Discount Code MEMBER during the checkout process to receive your discount!
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WEDNESDAY MORNING FIGURE CLASS
Drawing by Janice Thurston.
Currently on a break until February 18.
Nude model at WAG on Wednesday mornings from 9 am - noon.
Fees will be $50 a month for four-week months, and $60 a month for five-week months. Single session drop-in fee is $20.
Pay cash at class; no instruction; any media.
Please contact Abigail Test for more information. abigailtest@gmail.com
Thursday Painting
Artwork by Barbara Healy
Thursdays
9 am to 12 pm
Update: The Thursday painting group is now meeting indoors at WAG for the cold season.
Email Barbara Healy at edlundhealy@gmail.com for more information.
Plein Air Spring through Fall…
Class paints plein air from mid-May through mid-October at wonderful locations on the South Coast. Sign up to receive the Thursday class locations here: Sign Up Form. This mailing list is also used for you to be alerted of any changes. Be sure to check your email before you leave Thursday mornings.
We paint from 9-11:45, then have a friendly but informative critique.
Inclement weather: meet at the studio - 1740 Main Rd, Westport Point. $5 fee when inside and no instructor. $15 with instructor.
Participating outdoors: free when there is no instructor. We will have an instructor occasionally with a fee of $15. Our classes have informal coaching when we have an instructor, also ending with a friendly critique.
No registration. Please pay cash or check at class. Non-members can try a class, but ongoing participation is for members only.
For Youth Education and Outreach, including scholarships, please see Youth.
Cancellation Policy effective Sept. 1, 2021
Classes, Workshops and Demonstrations:
All classes and demonstrations will be paid in full at time of registration, except classes that are attended on a walk-in basis (when such are available).
If a student withdraws at least 2 weeks prior to the class beginning, a full refund will be given, minus a $10 processing fee. Any cancellations later than 2 weeks prior will not be refunded, except for a documented medical or family emergency, unless the spot is filled from a waiting list. In that case a 75% refund will be given.
Any classes cancelled by the Westport Art Group for any reason will be refunded in full.
Please see the Youth page for Summer Camp and other Children’s Programs cancellation policy.
Any deviation from this policy will require a majority vote of the Westport Art Group Executive Board.