Adult Studio Classes & Educational Programs
Ignite your creativity in one of our Adult Studio Classes or Workshops. There's something for everyone—no matter your level of artistic experience!
April 2025
Watercolor with Mary Smeallie
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1-3 p.m.
"If you're thinking about it ... do it! Mary is the best. She provides a great environment for support and growth and friendship. You'll meet some great people and learn a lot." - From a former class participant
Take Great Videos with your Smartphone with Peter Glass
Saturdays, April 19 & 26, 12-3 p.m.
May 2025
Felting with Robin McCahill
Thursdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 1-3 p.m.
Color and Value Sketchbook Workshop
Saturdays, May 3, 10, 17, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Watercolor with Mary Smeallie
Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28, 1-3 p.m.
Spring Card-Making Workshop with Angel Bleggi
Sunday, May 11, 1-3 p.m.
June 2025
Adult Studio | The Fundamentals of Plein-Air Painting with Mike Berlinski
Saturday, June 1, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Watercolor with Mary Smeallie
Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 1-3 p.m.
Adult Studio Workshop | Learning to Draw with Mike Berlinski
Saturday, June 7, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Yoga – An Artful Practice at the New Britain Museum of American Art
Led by certified, experienced instructors: Ysanne & Heather from YWCA New Britain
All levels are welcome! Please bring your own mat.
Walk-In Tour | Museum Masterpieces
Saturdays at 1 p.m.
Dive into highlights of the NBMAA's permanent collection on this hour-long Docent-led tour.
Walk-In Tour | Vik Muniz
Sundays at 1 p.m. | October 20, 2024 - February 23, 2025
Join a Docent-led tour through the NBMAA's exhibition Vik Muniz.
Docent-Led Slow Art Tours
Learn to look slowly, think deeply, and see things differently while making discoveries about works of art.
Stay tuned for our next Slow Art Tour
These Docent-Led tours are included in Museum admission and FREE for Museum Members. Not a Member yet? Click here to join today!
Join us for a variety of Lectures, Gallery Talks, and Artist Talks, related to the NBMAA's permanent collection and special exhibitions.