The Academy
It's more than just a class
- Studios and grounds designed to be experiential and immersive
- Projects inspired by current exhibitions
- MoMA trained instructors
- Programs developed to embrace Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence’s RULER method
There are plenty of places to go to learn how to paint. Or draw. Or play.
So we built The Academy.
All created to offer people of all ages and talents an opportunity to not only develop new skills, but discover and enjoy the Arts in much more meaningful ways.
The Academy is the only arts education experience in the Westport area that combines exhibit-inspired activities in a semi-private class setting. So each student truly gets an immersion into the world of Contemporary Arts through a variety of media.
Course Offerings @The Academy
Contact us at 203-222-7070 or academy@mocawestport.org with questions or for more information.
Fall schedule runs 9.23.19 - 11.22.19
Classes are in session
Winter schedule runs 12.2.19 - 2.7.20
Registration is open
Winter Courses
Fall Courses
Introduction to Looms and Tapestries
Learn about the meditative process-based art of weaving and loomwork.
Mondays, 4PM - 5PM
Classes begin on December 2 and end on February 3.
Second Level Polymer Clay: Mixing Mediums
Learn how to build armature and skeletons, and accent pieces with alternative materials appropriately.
Mondays, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Classes begin on December 2 and end on February 3.
Fashion Illustration and Sneaker Design
Learn about today’s most influential contemporary designers, and begin your fashion career with a design notebook and style lessons.
Tuesdays, 4PM - 5PM
Classes begin on December 3 and end on February 4.
Junior Illustration: Animals and Dreamscapes
Practice the art of dreamworld design and explore the meaning of various basic imagery in artwork.
Tuesdays, 5PM – 6PM
Classes begin on December 3 and end on February 4.
Printmaking: Woodcuts and Linocuts
Learn about Printmaking, while employing different styles and exploring different wood surface textures.
Wednesdays, 4PM – 5PM
Classes begin on December 4 and end on February 5.
Toddler Touchpoints
Let your toddlers thrive through our engaging and entertaining toddler tinker time!
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30AM - 11:30AM
Classes begin on December 3 and end on February 6.
Painting 2: Watercolor Exploration
This class will expand on basic techniques in adding accents and gouache that will make your work pop.
Thursdays, 5PM - 6PM
Classes begin on December 5 and end on February 6.
Painting 2: Acrylic Exploration
This class will focus on the specific benefits and characteristics of acrylic paint in application.
Thursdays, 4PM - 5PM
Classes begin on December 5 and end on February 6.
Hands, Feet, and Anatomy Challenges
An intensive study of hands, feet, and up-close anatomical structure.
Thursdays, 6PM - 7PM
Classes begin on December 5 and end on February 6.
Homeschool Projects and Brown Bag Lunch Art Talk!
Each student will have the ability to pursue their own artistic interests under the guidance of our MoMA-trained teaching artist.
Fridays, 11AM - 2PM
Classes begin on December 6 and end on February 7.
RULER: Art and Meditation
Develop your ability to balance personal emotions through the practice of art and introspective study.
Fridays, 3:30PM - 4:30PM
Classes begin on December 6 and end on February 7.
Design Your Own Room!
Get introduced to the fundamentals of Interior Design and prepare an interior design for a space of your choosing.
Fridays, 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Classes begin on December 6 and end on February 7.
Home School Arts
Each student will pursue an independent project inspired by the current artist on exhibit, and work under the guidance and instruction of our MOMA-trained teaching artists.
Fridays, 9:30AM - 11AM
Classes begin on December 6 and end on February 7.
SCHOOL VISITS
Can be scheduled on Tuesdays throughout the year with Kate Jackson:
Phone: (203) 222-7070
Office Hours: M-F, 10AM – 5PM