Studio Art Classes
Studio Art Offerings
Creativity abounds and age knows no limits. I offer After School Sessions, Adult Classes, Saturday Workshops and Summer Sessions.
Each class is a new opportunity to use an unknown medium, try a new style or create your own. If I can use it, so can you. My mission is to show you how it all works, yours is to be as creative as possible. Whether through guided lessons, I like to play Simon Says with the littles, or as a project completely designed by you and I just drop little bits of knowledge to guide you along, we work together to achieve a quality piece of art to be proud of.
Current Studio Schedule
WINTER SESSION 1/5 - 2/12
LATE WINTER SESSION 2/16 - 3/26
*Snow has been making a mess of schedules, if you'd like to join a class, jump in at any time!
All classes are 90 minutes
Rolling Sessions are 6 weeks $175
All supplies are included and missed classes can be made up, snow days happen!
Monday - ages 9 and up 3-4:30
Tuesday - ages 5 and up 4:30-6
Wednesday - open
Thursday - ages 10 and up 4:30-6
Fridays - Adults TBD
MORE weekly class times being added!
Saturday - NEW in 2026!!
Kids Workshops! 2 hours of creative fun
Adult Workshops! Multi Hour guided projects. Specializing in a new technique or medium
Summer Sessions
STARTING JUNE 22!
Week long immersive, creative adventures!
Ages 5 and up, group is limited to 6
Painting, drawing, crafting, thinking...
Half days are from 9:30-1:30 $325
Full days are from 9:30-3:30 $375
All art supplies are included, You send them with adequate amounts of grazing foods and drink.
DATES-
Session 1 - June 22 - 26
Session 2 - June 29 - July 3
Session 3 - July 13 - 17
Session 4 - July 20 - 24
Session 5 - July 27 - 31
Session 6 - August 3 - 7 *5 spots left
Session 7 - August 10 - 14 *5 spots left
No Experience Necessary
Just a love of creativity is all you need.
I am here to...
Encourage the imagination
Encourage critical thinking
Encourage taking a chance
Encourage the what if's
Encourage the challenge of trying something new
More from River City Art
Saturday Adult Workshops
Saturdays are for getting creative and it may be exactly what you need after a busy week. Grab some coffee and join me in the studio. I am putting together guided projects that will only require you to want to try, no experience is needed. 3D gold leafing with watercolor? you betchya! Landscape painting? absolutely. Meditative Mandalas? perfection. Depending on the project will determine the cost and time
Saturday Kid Workshops
Kids have busier schedules than most adults I know... sometimes a little creative meditation is just what they need to reset after a busy week.
I am creating a few monthly workshops for kids, mid morning, 2 hours.. just enough time but not too much. Guided projects to keep them on task, but the vision and results are purely their own.
Commissioned Art
A new year is always the best time for new art. Well, any time is always the best time for new art... Visit my commission gallery in the portfolio section to see my past works and let me know if I can help create something for your walls, or barn if that's your thing. New business? I can help create a one of a kind logo. Whatever your creative needs are, I can help with that.
March Workshops
Welcome to River City Art's Mindful Art Workshops and Art 101 Series,
designed to encourage you to put your screen down and give yourself a little creative time
Offering a new project each Saturday with workshops for Kids and Adults
Helping you create an original, one of a kind, piece of art and acquire a new skill to last a lifetime
To register, just text Kate at 860-284-8664 as space is limited and these are fun
Watercolor & Pen, Abstract fun
MARCH 14
KIDS WORKSHOP 10a-12
ADULTS WORKSHOP 1-3p
$45 ALL supplies included
space is limited to 8
We are going to have some fun and play with a little watercolor and create a colorful abstract background for our hand drawn patterns, flowers, mushrooms and more! And while they dry we will explore some other watercolor and pen project ideas. Don't even hesitate, I have stencils for those that are a little apprehensive
All MATERIALS are included!
We will use 140lb Watercolor paper, watercolors, acrylic markers, multiliner waterproof pens, graphite pencil an metallic pens
ART 101 Acrylic Painting
MARCH 21
KIDS WORKSHOP 10a-12
ADULTS WORKSHOP 1-3p
$45 ALL supplies included
space is limited to 8
In this Art 101 Workshop, we are learning all about Acrylic paint and painting on canvas! What is it? Why are there so many kinds? It dries so fast! I can't get it to blend right! ALL these questions answered and more.
MATERIALS are included! We will explore the differences in painting styles, all the different acrylics out there, canvas and other surfaces, the importance of brushes and what they do. Are you a Monet or a Picasso? Come ready to explore your imagination, this is not a paint by numbers class!
Art 101 The art of doodling
MARCH 28
KIDS WORKSHOP 10a-12
ADULT WORKSHOP 1-3p
$45 ALL supplies included
space is limited to 8
In this workshop we will discuss the art and practice of Doodles. Some call it "zendoodle" or "zentangles" I call it "I've been drawing like this since science class, 1987". What it does do is calm down an anxious feeling, it gives your mind a moment to focus on something as simple as a repeated line. It gets you off the screen and lets you reclaim those 30 minutes with something creative rather than pointless scrolling. What are they trying to influence anyway?
MATERIALS are included! we will use some bristol board, watercolor paper, multiliner pens, watercolors... no overthinking, just a little art meditation
Kate
This is where you want to learn about me, so here it goes..
I am a multi media artist, with a love for flowers, trees and old cars. With over 35 years of creative experience and a continued love of learning and practice, I offer my skillset and open my studio to others that crave the creativity. I blend multiple styles, mediums and techniques to create a unique portfolio and I teach others to do the same. My work has been used by Bromley Mountain in Vt for season passes and lift tickets and that work was recognized by the Ct Art Directors Club with a Silver Award and an Excellence Award. I do logo design for local businesses and have done commissioned work for many others including Core Cannabis Museum, Matterhorn Mini Golf, Hot Pineapple Productions in Boston, GardenHouse Florist in Meridan, Cherrybrook Primary School, Remedy One Ct, Meta Garden Services, Art Force One in Miami and many private collectors. My almost full portfolio is on Instagram at KMcA.Fine Art if you would like to see the evolution over the years.
How It Works
Register
Classes are small, no more than 6. I ask that you contact me either by text or email so we can get you in the right group. I am also adding new times if needed and working on the NEW SATURDAY offerings for kids and Adults!!
Attend
Classes are held in a vibrant, creative space where even our dog friends like to come for a visit
Create
Watch as your child transforms blank canvases, lumps of clay, or strips of paper into amazing works of art.
Student Gallery
Contact Me
Feel free to reach out for any inquiries or class registration.
I like to keep it personal, it's just me and a post it note