Branford Art Studio

08/13/2026

🎨 Feel Like a Kid Again — Go Back to School at Branford Art Studio

There’s something about fall that makes you want a fresh start, a new notebook… or maybe a new set of paintbrushes.

This season, give yourself permission to learn something new, get creative, and make a little more room for art in your week.

Fall registration is now open at Branford Art Studio, with classes in drawing, oil painting and open studio, plus brand-new beginner watercolor classes and Saturday workshops in Color Theory, Wix Website Design for Artists & Makers, and Portrait Drawing.

Our fall lineup begins August 31 — with intentionally small class sizes — so don't wait!

Come back to school for something you actually want to study. 🎨

👉 Explore Fall Classes & Save Your Seat:
https://branfordartstudio.com/art-courses-2026/

08/07/2026

🎨 More Art. More Classes. More to Love This Fall.

Our new season begins August 31st, and this fall’s lineup is feeling especially fresh.

We’re welcoming new Beginner Watercolor classes to the schedule, along with an exciting series of special workshops covering Color Theory, Portrait Drawing, and Web Design for Artists & Makers.

And, of course, your studio favorites are back too! Artists can continue building their skills with our classic lineup of beginner and advanced Drawing and Painting courses, plus Open Studio opportunities.

Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time, ready to take your skills to the next level, or looking to explore something completely new, there’s a place for you at the Studio this fall.

🍁 Fall classes begin August 31

✨ Space is limited to 12 students per session, so don’t wait to reserve your spot! https://branfordartstudio.com/art-courses-2026/

*Original watecolor by Jody Lynn

08/02/2026

Congratulations Cheryl Kaiden!

Introducing Cheryl Kaiden, one of our 2026 Women of Excellence Honorees!

Cheryl’s career has been defined by impactful communication, thoughtful leadership, and a commitment to connecting people and organizations. As a communications strategist, she has delivered high-impact solutions for leading organizations including GE Aerospace, AXA XL, Organon, McDonald’s, Walgreens, and Medtronic, specializing in organizational communications, employee engagement, leadership training, and strategic storytelling.

After moving to Branford in 2000, Cheryl knew she wanted to become an active member of her community and dedicate her time to giving back. Inspired by workplace volunteer opportunities and the belief that one person’s efforts can create meaningful change, she has spent years supporting organizations that strengthen and enrich the shoreline community.

From serving on the boards of the Branford Food Pantry, James Blackstone Memorial Library, and the Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance to supporting community initiatives like Branford Gets Fresh and the Community Dining Room, Cheryl has consistently found ways to make a difference. Through her work with BACA, she continues to champion the arts and help create opportunities for neighbors of all ages to connect, create, and celebrate the vibrant culture of the community.

Cheryl’s dedication to service, leadership, and bringing people together truly embodies the spirit of a Guilford Woman of Excellence. We are honored to celebrate her incredible contributions and the lasting impact she has made through her professional achievements and community involvement. 💙

Congratulations Cheryl! 👏

Branford Women Of Excellence | Women Who Lead | Community Excellence | Communications Leadership | Community Advocate | Arts & Culture | Volunteer Leadership | Giving Back | Local Impact | Board Leadership | Women Who Inspire

07/16/2026

06/01/2026

Our Summer Level 1 Oil Painting course starts Monday, June 1st, and it’s built specifically for beginners who want real instruction without intimidation.

We’ll cover the fundamentals of oil painting step-by-step:
🎨 color mixing
🎨 brush techniques
🎨 composition
🎨 light & shadow
+ how to stop overthinking and just paint

No experience necessary. Just curiosity and the willingness to make a little mess.

📍 Branford Art Studio
483 East Main St, Branford, CT

Meets Mondays | June 1 – July 20
6:30–9:30 PM
$190

And if you can’t make the first class? Don’t panic.
We offer prorated tuition and make-up time during Open Studio sessions.

Register online at BranfordArtStudio.com
or call 203-488-2787

05/27/2026

☀️There’s something special about summer at the studio — the laughter, the creative breakthroughs, and the excitement of artists returning to create together again. 🎨

Summer 2026 Adult Art Classes at the Branford Art Studio begin next week, June 1st. We have 8-week, 6-week, and 4-week classes on the schedule this session.

To keep instruction personal and hands-on, class sizes are limited to just 12 students. If you’ve been thinking about taking a class, this is the week to reserve your seat.

Can’t make the first class? No problem. We offer prorated tuition and Open Studio make-up sessions so you can still jump in and create with us this summer.

Branford Art Studio
483 East Main St, Branford, CT
Register online at BranfordArtStudio.com
📞 203-488-2787

Image: “Cyrano de Bergerac” sculpture by Marc Anthony Massaro.

05/20/2026

Ready to push your drawing skills past the basics?

Advanced Drawing is for students who already understand the fundamentals and want to sharpen their technique, develop stronger compositions, and start finding their own artistic voice.

We’ll dive deeper into:
✏️ perspective
✏️ the human form
✏️ expressive mark-making
✏️ charcoal and alternative media
✏️ creating work with real depth and personality

This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about learning how to SEE differently.
Once that shift happens, everything changes.

→ Tuesday Evenings | June 1 – July 20
→ 6:30–9:30 PM
→ Tuition: $190

📍 Can’t make the first class?
We’ve got flexibility with prorated tuition and Open Studio make-up sessions.

Register online at BranfordArtStudio.com
or call 203-488-2787

05/19/2026

One of the best parts about being an artist?
You don’t have to fit into one box. 📦

That’s why Open Studio has become one of the most popular classes.

→ Want to paint in oils? Great.
→ Prefer charcoal? Fantastic.
→ Working on sculpture? Let’s go!

Our Open Studio sessions give you professional guidance while allowing you to explore the medium that excites YOU. Learn from Marc Anthony Massaro, the artist behind New Haven's Wooster Square Monument.

Some students come in with years of experience.
Others are picking up a pencil for the first time since high school.
Everybody belongs here.

🖌 Open Studio Adult Art Instruction
Tuesday Afternoons: 12:30–3:30 PM
Tuesday Evenings: 6:30–8:30 PM
June 2 – July 21

Can’t make the first class?
No problem. We offer prorated tuition and Open Studio make-up options.
The conversations alone are worth showing up for.

Register online at BranfordArtStudio.com
or call 203-488-2787
Visit us at the Branford Art Studio, 483 East Main St, Branford, CT

image credit: sculpture by Marc Anthony Massaro

05/18/2026

... you know how many people tell me: "I've always want to try oil painting..."

Well — NOW is the time! 🎨 Summer Session is just around the corner, and our Level 1 Oil Painting course begins June 1st.

Level 1 is built specifically for beginners who want real instruction with intimidation. We'll cover the fundamentals of oil painting step-by-step. No experience necessary.

⏰ And if you can't make the first class? Don't panic
We offer prorated tuition and make-up time during Open Studio sessions.

Find us at 483 East Main Street in Branford — right off of I-95!

Oil Painting, Level 1 — Mondays, June 1 to July 20, 6:30-9:30pm
Tuition: $190

Register online at BranfordArtStudio.com
or call 203-488-2787

05/10/2026

"This photo of me and my mother was taken on my 14th birthday in Provincetown, Cape Cod. That fall l started my freshman year in high school. That summer in Cape Cod l began to get very serious about making Art my career goal. My mother is comically gesturing because it was the first time l had grown a beard...at 14 years of age!!!!"

Mother’s Day isn’t always about the perfect photo.
Sometimes it’s the smell of her cooking still living in your memory. The way she laughed. The advice you didn’t fully understand until years later. The quiet sacrifices. The rides home. The hugs that made the world feel safe again.

Today, we invite you to share a favorite memory of your Mom — by birth, by heart, by mentorship, or by soul. 💐

Tell us about a moment you’ll never forget. A lesson she taught you. A tradition you still carry forward. Or simply a photo that brings you back to a beautiful time.

Because the memories we share keep love alive for generations. ❤️
Happy Mother's Day from the family at The Branford Art Studio!