


Family Fun Friday: Painted Pots & Dinner
Ages 4+ (with an adult)
Friday | May 1
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Take More Than One Spring Art Adventure Workshop & Save
Ages 4–7
Saturdays | May 2 to 30
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Watercolor Workshop: Luminous Landscapes, The Loose Lighthouse
Ages 16+
Wednesday | Apr 29
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Rhythm & Reflections: A Mother ’s Day Printmaking Journey
Ages 16+
Saturdays | May 2 & 9
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Stained Glass Garden Stakes: Butterflies, Snails, & Gnomes
Ages 13+ (must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)
Saturday | May 16
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Oil Painting: Intermediate/Advanced (Thurs.)
18+
Thursdays | May 7 to June 4
12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
New! Portrait Painting Workshop: Learning from Vermeer
18+
Thursday | Apr 30 to May 14
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Drawing & Sketching: Beginner / Intermediate
18+
Fridays | May 8 to June 12
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Frozen Fun: Art Workshop & Elsa Meet and Greet
Ages 3–7 (with an adult)
Ages 8+ (drop off)
Sunday, March 1
12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Create & Sip at the Center: The Power of Color in Abstract Painting
18+
Friday | Mar 6 & 13
7 to 9 p.m.
Create & Sip at the Center: Celebrate Spring in Watercolor
21+
Friday | Mar 20
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Pastel Painting Fundamentals (2 day workshop)
18+
Thursdays | April 9 and 16
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Watercolor Workshop: Luminous Landscapes, The Loose Lighthouse
16+
Wednesday | Apr 29
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Rhythm & Reflections: A Mother’s Day Printmaking Journey
16+
Saturdays | May 2 & 9
1 to 4 p.m.
Stained Glass Garden Stakes: Butterflies, Snails, & Gnomes
13+ (must be accompanied by a parent/guardian)
Saturday | May 16
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A Masterclass with Acclaimed Artist & Instructor Bonnie Frederico
18+
Friday | May 29
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Visual Arts Department
The HCA Visual Arts program welcomes students of all ages and abilities. The program provides a welcoming environment where students can discover, explore, and master artistic concepts through a variety of mediums.
Exploration courses are designed to let individuals discover different mediums and set personal goals to achieve at their own pace. Courses and workshops are a balance of skill-building and fun. For the more serious student, the program provides courses that cover foundational and advanced techniques. Students build a portfolio of work and receive guidance and mentorship to set them up for ongoing success in their artistic journey.
EXPLORE CLASSES

Call for Art: Photography, Depth of Field
Art Call Opening: January 9, 2026
Art Call Deadline: March 6, 2026
This exhibit aims to honor the art of photography in all its forms, embracing the wide range of approaches and styles that photographers bring to the medium. By showcasing this diversity, we celebrate the creative spirit and the unique perspectives that make photography such a powerful art form.

Arts in Bloom: For the Birds
Art Call Opening: January 27, 2026
Art Call Deadline: April 14, 2026
When selecting artwork for consideration, think about the concept of frivolity or things that waste our time (bills, laundry, politics, addiction to devices, pop culture, cold weather, high prices, scam calls, namedropping, boasting, etc.) Incorporate humor or sarcasm into your creative choices to capture the essence of this theme.
We love that you love Visual Arts!
NEW! Open Studio: Now in the morning AND evening.
Join the HCA's weekly open studio time to hone your skills in an informal, artistic environment. Whether you’re an enthusiast or experienced artist—painter, illustrator, or more, you can enjoy the freedom of exploring your creative practice at your own pace. Bring your materials and join other artists. The open studio offers a space to work; no formal instruction is provided.
Materials: Participants are expected to bring their own supplies and clean up afterward.
Daytime Open Studio
Tuesdays | Jan. 20 to Mar. 24 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (No Open Studio on Feb. 17)
Evening Open Studio
Wednesdays | Jan 21. to Mar. 25 | 6 to 8 p.m. (No Open Studio on Feb. 18)
Price: $10 per session, cash only, payable at the door. Drop-ins are welcome, but please arrive 15 minutes early.

Sarah Alexander
Instructor and Director of the Lotvin Family Gallery
Sarah is a self-taught multi-disciplinary artist working on paper, canvas, and sculpting with steel. Sarah's work is in private collections and has been shown extensively throughout New England and abroad. Her work has been published by North Light Books and is featured in Incite, the Best of Mixed Media 1, 2 & 3. Sarah is a core artist member at Fountain Street Gallery in Boston, MA.

Marion Buricatu
Instructor and Adult Visual Arts Department Manager
Marion was born into an artistic family in France and moved to the US with her family in 2001. She took classes with painting teachers before becoming one herself and earned a modern art certificate at the MOMA. Marion is an enthusiastic artist and instructor with expertise in art history and a variety of artistic mediums, including oils, acrylic, and mixed media. She shares her passion for all that is art and continuously keeps on learning.

Meredith Fitzgerald
Instructor
As a working artist, Meredith currently focuses on varying interpretations of landscapes of place, body, and memory. Through oil paint, pastel, installations, and videos, she explores landscapes affected by the passage of time. Meredith has experience with printmaking, knitting, sewing, embroidery, wreath making, calligraphy, origami, woodworking, welding, and robotics. Meredith has an MFA from the Pratt Institute and has been a resident at the Vermont Studio Center.

Judith Smith
Instructor
Ms. Judy earned her Master of Education degree and teaching certification in Special Education, in moderate disabilities, from BSU. In addition, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University with a B.A. in art with minors in music, education and theater, and earned teaching certificates in Art K-12 and General Music K-12.

Beth Gismondi
Instructor and Youth Visual Arts Department Manager
Beth holds a BA with honors in Art History and Neuroscience from Wellesley College and an EdM in Arts in Education from Harvard University. She also earned a Children's Book Illustration Certificate from the Rhode Island School of Design. Beth was a freelance illustrator and designer and owned a custom stationery business for several years.
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Kanchan Tare
Instructor
Kanchan has a Master's of Computer Management and a Bachelor's in Electronics from Pune University, India. Kanchan has taught fine arts and crafts in India and the US, focusing on color theory, painting, drawing, origami, and more. In addition, Kanchan leads workshops in clay idol making, Kangra Rajasthani Painting, Warli Painting, and Lippan craft.

Tooba Waqar
Instructor
Tooba is a graphic designer by degree, an artist by love, and a teacher by passion. She loves teaching in a playful way, being messy, and using her hands as a tool. She works to build confidence in her students, helping everyone simply enjoy the process of creating. She is inspired by her favorite artists, Alma Woodsey, Frida Kahlo, and Keith Haring.

Lidia Mikhaylova
Instructor
Lidia expresses the beauty of everyday life through painting, using color and shape to reflect the world around her. Born in Siberia, Lidia worked as a lawyer in Moscow for 15 years before moving to Latvia to pursue her dream of becoming an artist. Inspired by her surroundings, Lidia fell in love with painting. In 2019, she traveled to the U.S., where her art was exhibited. In America, Lidia continues to create, believing love and beauty can transform the world.

Megann Filios
Instructor
Megann is a self-taught artist with years of study under many accomplished artists. Working primarily in acrylic and oil, she has recently expanded her practice to include multimedia and three-dimensional forms. Her creative foundation is rooted in storytelling—she holds a B.A. in Creative Writing and Literature from Wheaton College. She assists with the HCA's gallery, where she enjoys fostering local artistic talent and community involvement.

Dahlia Popovits
Instructor
Dahlia has designed and woven award-winning clothing and accessories for nearly 50 years, using fine natural materials from around the world. Her work is featured at Dahlia Gallery in Boston and in national juried shows like The Smithsonian. She teaches at art centers including Hopkinton Center for the Arts, Fuller Craft Museum, Worcester Craft Center, and Castle Hill. Dahlia is excited to share her expertise in her upcoming workshops.

Smitha (Charusmitha) Ram
Instructor
Smitha’s artistic journey began in Chennai, India, where she earned her BFA. She has lived across East Asia and the U.S. since 2004, and her work explores cultural intersections shaped by migration, colonization, and identity. As a teacher, Smitha brings warmth and curiosity to the studio, encouraging creative exploration and a hands-on approach to learning.
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Dani Tedesco
Instructor
Dani is a Somerville-based artist originally from Venezuela, specializing in geometric paper sculptures and participatory art experiences. Through vibrant colors, clean lines, and tactile materials, her work invites people to pause, reconnect, and reimagine everyday spaces. She is the creator of The Screenless Project, a series of immersive, analog gatherings for creative exploration. Her large-scale paper installations have been featured in windows, festivals, and public spaces across Greater Boston.
https://danifoldsart.wixsite.com/home

Richard Denzer
Instructor
Richard is a watercolor artist inspired by rustic landscapes and historic architecture. Influenced by artists like Wyeth and Sargent, he began painting house portraits in the early 1990s, turning his passion into a part-time business. While he completes commissioned work, Richard prefers painting subjects that catch his eye—weathered barns, antique cars, and forgotten homes. Based west of Boston, he has exhibited widely in New England and teaches watercolor workshops throughout the region.
Website: https://www.curbappealportraits.com/

Bonnie Frederico
Instructor
Bonnie Frederico is a beloved artist and teacher from North Grafton, where she runs her thriving studio, The Sellar Shop. An accomplished decorative painter since 1973, Bonnie’s artistic range spans oil, watercolor, and pastel. She inspires students of all levels, exhibits widely, teaches at major conventions, and has been published in books and articles. Her passion for art and teaching continues to guide and energize her work and her students.
Website: https://www.sellarshop.com/

Mary Starr Green
Instructor
Mary Starr Green is a visual artist and seasoned Kripalu yoga and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher who has been joyfully sharing tools for mind-body wellness with people of all ages for many years. Whenever she can, Mary also assists and leads programs in restorative yoga, women’s health and creativity at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health (Stockbridge MA)

Lee Collilouri
Instructor
After earning her BFA in oil painting from Lesley University in 2014, Lee has collaborated with renowned artists and top fashion brands in NYC, refining her abstract style inspired by nature, society, and vibrant energy. Now based in Massachusetts, she’s energized by recent exhibitions and workshops and looks forward to exploring larger-scale works that celebrate color, pattern, and movement.
website: https://sites.google.com/view/lee-art/home

Amy Adams
Instructor
Amy is a Franklin-based multidisciplinary artist and founder of Painting Venus, where she creates murals, mixed-media works, and community-centered art experiences. Her projects often explore themes of identity, healing, and connection, inviting participants to share their own stories through art. Amy has served as Artist-in-Residence at the Natick Center Cultural District and has taught at Dean College. She designs workshops that are accessible, playful, and empowering—encouraging students of all ages to build confidence, develop skills, and discover the joy of creative expression.

Celeste Falcone
Instructor
As a retired pre-K through 8th-grade art teacher and school library media specialist, Celeste has had the opportunity to create lessons that use a wide range of art media to support learning about the principles and elements of design and to weave in art history and appreciation, as well as children's literature. She enjoys the planning that goes into creating a rich environment for students, which honors the creativity they bring to the learning space. Celeste's lesson plans have been included in an art text series, "Art Works."

Amy Lee
Instructor
Amy Lee is a Korean water-based artist with a BFA from Seoul National University and an MFA from New York University. She has exhibited her work in New York, Boston, Korea, and Europe, and has over 40 years of teaching experience since moving to the U.S. in 1989.
With extensive experience in watercolor, acrylic, oil, and pastel, Amy brings a strong artistic sensibility to both her own practice and her teaching. She is passionate about guiding students to develop creative approaches and a deeper understanding of the visual arts. She has been recognized multiple times by the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards as an Outstanding Educator.

Howard Clark
Instructor
Howard has been making lots of art since 2019. A lifelong creative and tradesman, his is a natural passion for DIY and clear instruction. He has exhibited work in pencil, pen, pastel, oil, acrylic, and watercolor, and refuses to declare a favorite medium! So, he’s uniquely qualified to help you find a start and a heading. He’ll impart principles and skills for whichever you try or choose-- whether pencil, pen, crayon, brush, or pallet knife – with sincere enthusiasm.


