the arts otherwise



The Arts Otherwise

Adae Fine Art Academy - Individualized, student-directed instruction in all drawing & painting media for children, young adults & adults. Morning/afternoon/evening/ weekend sessions available. Small class sizes ensure efficient learning. Enrollment is open, Call Kwadwo (Kway-Jo) and Joellen Adae at 203.777.7220 for more information, or to schedule a free trial lesson.

Creative Arts Workshop - Classes in the arts are available for all ages and abilities.  With such a wide variety of offerings to choose from, choosing just one class might be your biggest challenge.

Arts + Literature Laboratory - ALL is a non-profit organization that encourages visual and performing artists and writers to explore and develop their craft, and provides a supportive and challenging environment in which ideas can be shared. Workshop schedules and monthly "Word of Mouth" guest information are available on the website.

Yale Center for British Art - Our country's largest collection of British Art offers adult classes in painting, printmaking, and other media, as well as teacher development workshops.

Yale Art Gallery - Throughout the year the Gallery offers various series of Master Classes, which give participants a behind-the-scenes look at the scholarly work inspired by the collection. A popular ongoing series, Observing and Drawing, brings participants into the Gallery to look closely at and learn to draw works in the collection.

Gateway Community College - Drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, and graphic design are among the course offerings at GCC.

Center for the Arts at Christ Church - Affordable music lessons – violin, piano, guitar, double bass and at Christ Church (84 Broadway). Kindermusik classes for newborn through 6 years. Call 203.787.3195 for more information.