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 - CANCELED
Sunday, 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.
July 2025
Photo Explosion Booklet Workshop
Saturday, July 12, 12-3 p.m.
August 2025
Take Great Photos with your Smartphone
Saturday, August 9 & 23, 12-3 p.m.
September 2025
Mini-masterpiece Collage Workshop
Saturday, September 27, 12-3 p.m.
October 2025
Watercolor with Mary Smeallie
Wednesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 1-3 p.m.
Experimental Acrylic Painting with Mary Smeallie
Thursdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 1-3 p.m.
November 2025 (Registration links forthcoming for the following classes)
Watercolor with Mary Smeallie
Wednesdays, November 5, 12, 19, 1-3 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 | Lure of the Sea
Sundays at 1 p.m., through June
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.
Museum Masters Art History Series | Modern Women: Visionary Artists
Sunday, May 11, 11 a.m.
Thursday, May 29, 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 8, 11 a.m.
Lecture | Lure of the Sea with Lisa Williams
Thursday, May 22, 6 p.m.
Distinguished Lecture | "Damsels in Distress: Shipwreck and Rescue" with Margaret Adler
Sunday, June 1, 2 p.m.
Gallery Talk | Exploring Form in Art
Thursday, June 12, 1 p.m.
Distinguished Lecture | Joe Fig: Contemplating Vermeer
Thursday, June 12, 5:30 p.m.
Artists and Writers Summer Reading | The Great Gatsby as a Work of Art
Wednesdays, July 9 & 16, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, August 6 & 13, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Gallery Talk | Lure of the Sea with Lisa Williams
Wednesday, July 9, 1 p.m.
Film | Statue of Liberty
Thursday, July 17, 6 p.m.
Gallery Talk | The Cycle of Terror and Tragedy: September 11, 2001
Thursday, September 11, 1 p.m.
Gallery Talk | The Eight and American Modernisms
Thursday, October 9, 1-2:15 p.m.
Thursday, November 13, 1-2:15 p.m.