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Father’s Day
Cinco de Mayo
Networking Events
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Workshops
State of Mystic, Groton, and Stonington
Halloween Trunk or Treat
Holiday Stroll
Easter Trunk Hop
Spring Stroll
BEYOND THE BASICS: REFINING YOUR PAINTING
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 (6:00 PM - 8:30 PM) (EDT)
Description
Sunil Howlader
Ready to move beyond the basics? This class is designed to help participants transform their artwork through thoughtful revisions, creative techniques, and personalized instruction. Students will strengthen their personal style while exploring composition, value, color relationships, texture, and the finishing touches that give a painting greater impact.
Through demonstrations and individual critiques, students will learn to see their work with fresh eyes and develop the confidence to make meaningful improvements.
Whether working in a realistic, impressionist, or abstract style, students will receive individualized guidance to help achieve their artistic goals. Instruction is tailored to each student’s needs, offering as much or as little assistance as needed to refine their work and take their painting to the next level.
5-week series
Wednesdays, 6pm – 8:30pm
October 14 – November 18(No class on November 11)
Members $210 / Nonmembers $250
Class Supply List
Supply list (if using acrylics):
Primed Canvas or Panel- size 14×18, 12×16 or 16×20
Acrylic Color – 2fl.oz. / 59ml (Utrecht or Golden): White, Yellow, Red, Black, Ultramarine Blue, Yellow Ochre, Raw Umber, Prussian Blue, Burn Siena, Cobalt Blue (Any other colors of your choice)
Golden fluid acrylic – 4fl. oz. /118ml (White, Raw Umber, Ultramarine Blue)
Brushes of different sizes Flat Hake Brush – 2” or 3” Inches (Acrylic/ Oil)
Spatula
Color Palette
Chinese ink
Golden Heavy Gel Gloss
Spray Bottle(small)
Paper Towels
Supply list (if using oils):
Primed Canvas or Panel- size 14×18, 12×16 or 16×20
Oil Color (Any brand of oil color) White, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue, Red, Black, Ultramarine Blue, Yellow Ochre, Cobalt Blue, Raw Umber, Prussian Blue, Burn Siena (any other colors of choice)
Brushes of different sizes (Acrylic/ Oil), Bristle fan brushes for oil/ acrylic painting- size 3
Spatula
Palette
Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits 4.2 fl oz
Winsor & Newton Liquin Original Medium – 75ml
Looneng Paint Brush Washer, Deluxe Airtight Brush Cleaner for Oil Painting – Optional
Paper Towels
9 Water Street
Mystic, CT 06355 United States