What turns a simple drawing of a chair or a tree into a true work of art? It’s the artist’s imagination, emotions, and creativity.

Embark on a journey of transformation, reimagining everything around us—trees, flowers, birds, animals, everyday objects, and more—as unique artworks. Students will refine their skills in realistic sketching, while also exploring innovative ways, like altering size, context, or perspective, to infuse imagination into their drawings.

Transform realistic drawings into fantastical scenes and create something extraordinary!

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Join us at Old Heidelberg Bar inside Graduate by Hilton New Haven every Wednesday at 7:30 PM for Big Boy Trivia! Get your game faces on and be ready to compete!

Bring lions, zebras, elephants, and other animals to life through the magic of Procreate.

Join us on an exciting and creative journey across the African savannah, where students will sketch, detail, and animate favorite animals in their natural habitats.

Throughout the class they will develop techniques for quick sketches, designing nature scenes, and creating dynamic animal layouts.

The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

This isn’t your typical playground—get ready for a world of creativity!

At CAW’s playground, students will have access to a rainbow of materials: colored sand, wood, clay, tempera and watercolor paints, markers, tissue paper, and so much more! Using all these supplies, they’ll create amazing projects like masks, paper dolls, animals, birds, insects, portraits, and even imaginary creatures.

How will they bring their ideas to life? By cutting, folding, stomping, splashing, blending, texturing, painting, and coloring—all while mixing their own one-of-a-kind colors.

We bet you’ll wish you could join in the fun too!

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn the fundamental skills and techniques behind the art of bonsai while enjoying a night out with friends! Our teachers will introduce core concepts and guide your experience as you pot, prune, and design your very own bonsai tree! Our Guarantee: These tiny trees are so hardy we guarantee you can keep yours alive, or we’ll replace it.

This workshop will be hosted at Valor Wines. Located in North Haven Connecticut, we are a family owned and operated micro winery with generations of experience in wine making. This nurtured passion allows us to make unique and distinctive wines using grapes from all over the world. It was a long fight to start one of the first micro wineries in CT, and we were excited to finally open our doors in September 2021. Our passion for wine making blends respect for tradition with boundless curiosity for what is possible. We believe knowing your roots can uncork the potential to think outside the bottle. Making us uniquely situated to create one of a kind small batch wines which will invoke both familiar comfort and striking intrigue. Come visit us in our state of the art facility, where industrial meets medieval romance.

Under 21 policy: Please contact Valor Wines for details regarding underage entry

For more about Bonsai Bar and what to expect at our classes, visit our website at: https://bonsaibar.com/products/valor-wines

Chair seated exercise class for seniors. Relax the mind, body and soul through gentle chair seated exercise using the breath via zoom.

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Ave, Floor 2, Hamden, CT

What turns a simple drawing of a chair or a tree into a true work of art? It’s the artist’s imagination, emotions, and creativity.

Embark on a journey of transformation, reimagining everything around us—trees, flowers, birds, animals, everyday objects, and more—as unique artworks. Students will refine their skills in realistic sketching, while also exploring innovative ways, like altering size, context, or perspective, to infuse imagination into their drawings.

Transform realistic drawings into fantastical scenes and create something extraordinary!

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

This isn’t your typical playground—get ready for a world of creativity!

At CAW’s playground, students will have access to a rainbow of materials: colored sand, wood, clay, tempera and watercolor paints, markers, tissue paper, and so much more! Using all these supplies, they’ll create amazing projects like masks, paper dolls, animals, birds, insects, portraits, and even imaginary creatures.

How will they bring their ideas to life? By cutting, folding, stomping, splashing, blending, texturing, painting, and coloring—all while mixing their own one-of-a-kind colors.

We bet you’ll wish you could join in the fun too!

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Bring lions, zebras, elephants, and other animals to life through the magic of Procreate.

Join us on an exciting and creative journey across the African savannah, where students will sketch, detail, and animate favorite animals in their natural habitats.

Throughout the class they will develop techniques for quick sketches, designing nature scenes, and creating dynamic animal layouts.

The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

What turns a simple drawing of a chair or a tree into a true work of art? It’s the artist’s imagination, emotions, and creativity.

Embark on a journey of transformation, reimagining everything around us—trees, flowers, birds, animals, everyday objects, and more—as unique artworks. Students will refine their skills in realistic sketching, while also exploring innovative ways, like altering size, context, or perspective, to infuse imagination into their drawings.

Transform realistic drawings into fantastical scenes and create something extraordinary!

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

🎨 Unlock Your Child’s Creativity at The Giggling Pig! 🖌️

Looking for the perfect art class for your child? The Giggling Pig offers engaging, age-appropriate programs designed to nurture creativity, build skills, and encourage self-expression in a fun and supportive environment!

✨ Beginner Class (Ages 4-6) – 1 Hour

Introduce your little artist to the fundamentals of art! Through guided instruction, kids explore blending, composition, and different techniques while having fun and developing their unique style.

🎭 Intermediate Class (Ages 7-9) – 1.5 Hours

A deeper dive into creativity! Students work more independently, experimenting with clay, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, and more. They’ll learn composition, values, and color theory while creating detailed artwork.

📅 Classes held weekly—pre-registration required! Weekly attendance is encouraged but not required.

💰 Class packs available for savings opportunities!

Join us at The Giggling Pig, where imagination comes to life! 🌟

📍 Reserve your child’s spot today!

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Ave, Hamden CT

America’s largest interactive comedy murder dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!

Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.

Each ticket includes our signature award-winning mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.

Happens on the following Dates:

Apr 5, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

Apr 12, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

Apr 26, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

May 10, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

May 17, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

Jun 21, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

Jun 28, 2025, 6:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: EDT

Explore the world of art and textures in exciting ways.

Students will use fun materials like clay, sand, colorful yarn, cozy fabric, and feathers to create unique “paintings.”  In addition, they will make their own play dough, build wooden creations, and swirl colors to make marbled paper.

Through play and creativity, our youngest students will learn about textures, shapes, and how to design on flat surfaces.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Digital Botany is a creative adventure where art meets nature! Use Procreate to bring plants, flowers, fruits, and more to life with stunning digital illustrations.

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to level up your skills, learn how to blend colors, shade, and add texture to create realistic, vibrant botanical art. It’s a hands-on, nature-filled journey that’s perfect for anyone excited to mix art with the beauty of the natural world!

The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Get ready to design and create your own amazing structures—think cozy huts, towering skyscrapers, wacky bridges, and more!

Travel through time as you discover cool designs from ancient wonders to modern masterpieces, then bring your own ideas to life.

Build, draw, paint, and create with all kinds of materials: wood, clay, paper, boxes, tubes, nature treasures, and recyclables.

Get ready for a mixed-media adventure packed with drawing, painting, collaging, and loads of fun!

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery to sketch the architectural details of the space.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Digital Botany is a creative adventure where art meets nature! Use Procreate to bring plants, flowers, fruits, and more to life with stunning digital illustrations.

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to level up your skills, learn how to blend colors, shade, and add texture to create realistic, vibrant botanical art. It’s a hands-on, nature-filled journey that’s perfect for anyone excited to mix art with the beauty of the natural world!

The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Explore the world of art and textures in exciting ways.

Students will use fun materials like clay, sand, colorful yarn, cozy fabric, and feathers to create unique “paintings.”  In addition, they will make their own play dough, build wooden creations, and swirl colors to make marbled paper.

Through play and creativity, our youngest students will learn about textures, shapes, and how to design on flat surfaces.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Mark your calendars! We're kicking off something sweet! 🍪

🎉 Introducing Cookie39's Free Cookie of the Month 🎉

The first 39 people to visit Cookie39 on the 1st day of each month in 2025 will receive a FREE Cookie of the Month. Doors open daily at 11am sharp. First come, first served.

Monthly flavors to be announced on Instagram @cookiethirtynine.

Made from scratch daily, baked fresh, and served warm. Tell all of your cookie-loving friends, spread the word, and don’t miss out! 🍪✨

Get ready to design and create your own amazing structures—think cozy huts, towering skyscrapers, wacky bridges, and more!

Travel through time as you discover cool designs from ancient wonders to modern masterpieces, then bring your own ideas to life.

Build, draw, paint, and create with all kinds of materials: wood, clay, paper, boxes, tubes, nature treasures, and recyclables.

Get ready for a mixed-media adventure packed with drawing, painting, collaging, and loads of fun!

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery to sketch the architectural details of the space.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Avenue

Hamden, CT 06517

Digital Botany is a creative adventure where art meets nature! Use Procreate to bring plants, flowers, fruits, and more to life with stunning digital illustrations.

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to level up your skills, learn how to blend colors, shade, and add texture to create realistic, vibrant botanical art. It’s a hands-on, nature-filled journey that’s perfect for anyone excited to mix art with the beauty of the natural world!

The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Explore the world of art and textures in exciting ways.

Students will use fun materials like clay, sand, colorful yarn, cozy fabric, and feathers to create unique “paintings.”  In addition, they will make their own play dough, build wooden creations, and swirl colors to make marbled paper.

Through play and creativity, our youngest students will learn about textures, shapes, and how to design on flat surfaces.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Get ready to design and create your own amazing structures—think cozy huts, towering skyscrapers, wacky bridges, and more!

Travel through time as you discover cool designs from ancient wonders to modern masterpieces, then bring your own ideas to life.

Build, draw, paint, and create with all kinds of materials: wood, clay, paper, boxes, tubes, nature treasures, and recyclables.

Get ready for a mixed-media adventure packed with drawing, painting, collaging, and loads of fun!

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery to sketch the architectural details of the space.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Join us at Old Heidelberg Bar inside Graduate by Hilton New Haven every Wednesday at 7:30 PM for Big Boy Trivia! Get your game faces on and be ready to compete!

Digital Botany is a creative adventure where art meets nature! Use Procreate to bring plants, flowers, fruits, and more to life with stunning digital illustrations.

Whether you’re a beginner or looking to level up your skills, learn how to blend colors, shade, and add texture to create realistic, vibrant botanical art. It’s a hands-on, nature-filled journey that’s perfect for anyone excited to mix art with the beauty of the natural world!

The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Explore the world of art and textures in exciting ways.

Students will use fun materials like clay, sand, colorful yarn, cozy fabric, and feathers to create unique “paintings.”  In addition, they will make their own play dough, build wooden creations, and swirl colors to make marbled paper.

Through play and creativity, our youngest students will learn about textures, shapes, and how to design on flat surfaces.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Chair seated exercise class for seniors. Relax the mind, body and soul through gentle chair seated exercise using the breath via zoom.

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Ave, Floor 2, Hamden, CT

Get ready to design and create your own amazing structures—think cozy huts, towering skyscrapers, wacky bridges, and more!

Travel through time as you discover cool designs from ancient wonders to modern masterpieces, then bring your own ideas to life.

Build, draw, paint, and create with all kinds of materials: wood, clay, paper, boxes, tubes, nature treasures, and recyclables.

Get ready for a mixed-media adventure packed with drawing, painting, collaging, and loads of fun!

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery to sketch the architectural details of the space.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

🎨 Unlock Your Child’s Creativity at The Giggling Pig! 🖌️

Looking for the perfect art class for your child? The Giggling Pig offers engaging, age-appropriate programs designed to nurture creativity, build skills, and encourage self-expression in a fun and supportive environment!

✨ Beginner Class (Ages 4-6) – 1 Hour

Introduce your little artist to the fundamentals of art! Through guided instruction, kids explore blending, composition, and different techniques while having fun and developing their unique style.

🎭 Intermediate Class (Ages 7-9) – 1.5 Hours

A deeper dive into creativity! Students work more independently, experimenting with clay, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, and more. They’ll learn composition, values, and color theory while creating detailed artwork.

📅 Classes held weekly—pre-registration required! Weekly attendance is encouraged but not required.

💰 Class packs available for savings opportunities!

Join us at The Giggling Pig, where imagination comes to life! 🌟

📍 Reserve your child’s spot today!

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Ave, Hamden CT

Explore the delicious intersection of food and art.

Students will delve into the works of artists like Peter Anton, Claes Oldenburg, and Wayne Thiebaud, who transform culinary themes into captivating masterpieces. We’ll use their artwork for inspiration to make two and three dimensional artwork with a variety of materials including clay, cardboard, papier-mâché, fabric, paint, and paper.

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery to view examples of food in art.

Join us for a feast of creativity and imagination!

The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Explore the world of art and nature through a combination of fun art projects and seed planting activities.

Young students will create colorful artwork while learning about different plants and how to care for them. Each child will have the opportunity to plant their own seeds and watch their creations grow, making this a unique experience where imagination and nature come together! Projects will include painting, drawing, collage, and sculpture.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Hammer, saw, fold, stamp, twist, shape, and heat metal to make sculpture and jewelry. Students will learn techniques using copper and brass sheet metal along with wire to create 2-D and 3-D objects and forms. Have fun exploring basic hand tools such as mallets, cutters, files, pliers, and torches (one-on-one with instructor).

Fun with Metal is a unique opportunity for young artists to try a new discipline. Join us!

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Explore the delicious intersection of food and art.

Students will delve into the works of artists like Peter Anton, Claes Oldenburg, and Wayne Thiebaud, who transform culinary themes into captivating masterpieces. We’ll use their artwork for inspiration to make two and three dimensional artwork with a variety of materials including clay, cardboard, papier-mâché, fabric, paint, and paper.

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery to view examples of food in art.

Join us for a feast of creativity and imagination!

The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Explore the world of art and nature through a combination of fun art projects and seed planting activities.

Young students will create colorful artwork while learning about different plants and how to care for them. Each child will have the opportunity to plant their own seeds and watch their creations grow, making this a unique experience where imagination and nature come together! Projects will include painting, drawing, collage, and sculpture.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Hammer, saw, fold, stamp, twist, shape, and heat metal to make sculpture and jewelry. Students will learn techniques using copper and brass sheet metal along with wire to create 2-D and 3-D objects and forms. Have fun exploring basic hand tools such as mallets, cutters, files, pliers, and torches (one-on-one with instructor).

Fun with Metal is a unique opportunity for young artists to try a new discipline. Join us!

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Avenue

Hamden, CT 06517

Explore the delicious intersection of food and art.

Students will delve into the works of artists like Peter Anton, Claes Oldenburg, and Wayne Thiebaud, who transform culinary themes into captivating masterpieces. We’ll use their artwork for inspiration to make two and three dimensional artwork with a variety of materials including clay, cardboard, papier-mâché, fabric, paint, and paper.

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery to view examples of food in art.

Join us for a feast of creativity and imagination!

The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Explore the world of art and nature through a combination of fun art projects and seed planting activities.

Young students will create colorful artwork while learning about different plants and how to care for them. Each child will have the opportunity to plant their own seeds and watch their creations grow, making this a unique experience where imagination and nature come together! Projects will include painting, drawing, collage, and sculpture.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Hammer, saw, fold, stamp, twist, shape, and heat metal to make sculpture and jewelry. Students will learn techniques using copper and brass sheet metal along with wire to create 2-D and 3-D objects and forms. Have fun exploring basic hand tools such as mallets, cutters, files, pliers, and torches (one-on-one with instructor).

Fun with Metal is a unique opportunity for young artists to try a new discipline. Join us!

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Join us at Old Heidelberg Bar inside Graduate by Hilton New Haven every Wednesday at 7:30 PM for Big Boy Trivia! Get your game faces on and be ready to compete!

Explore the delicious intersection of food and art.

Students will delve into the works of artists like Peter Anton, Claes Oldenburg, and Wayne Thiebaud, who transform culinary themes into captivating masterpieces. We’ll use their artwork for inspiration to make two and three dimensional artwork with a variety of materials including clay, cardboard, papier-mâché, fabric, paint, and paper.

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery to view examples of food in art.

Join us for a feast of creativity and imagination!

The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Explore the world of art and nature through a combination of fun art projects and seed planting activities.

Young students will create colorful artwork while learning about different plants and how to care for them. Each child will have the opportunity to plant their own seeds and watch their creations grow, making this a unique experience where imagination and nature come together! Projects will include painting, drawing, collage, and sculpture.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Chair seated exercise class for seniors. Relax the mind, body and soul through gentle chair seated exercise using the breath via zoom.

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Ave, Floor 2, Hamden, CT

Hammer, saw, fold, stamp, twist, shape, and heat metal to make sculpture and jewelry. Students will learn techniques using copper and brass sheet metal along with wire to create 2-D and 3-D objects and forms. Have fun exploring basic hand tools such as mallets, cutters, files, pliers, and torches (one-on-one with instructor).

Fun with Metal is a unique opportunity for young artists to try a new discipline. Join us!

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Explore the world of art and nature through a combination of fun art projects and seed planting activities.

Young students will create colorful artwork while learning about different plants and how to care for them. Each child will have the opportunity to plant their own seeds and watch their creations grow, making this a unique experience where imagination and nature come together! Projects will include painting, drawing, collage, and sculpture.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Explore the delicious intersection of food and art.

Students will delve into the works of artists like Peter Anton, Claes Oldenburg, and Wayne Thiebaud, who transform culinary themes into captivating masterpieces. We’ll use their artwork for inspiration to make two and three dimensional artwork with a variety of materials including clay, cardboard, papier-mâché, fabric, paint, and paper.

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery to view examples of food in art.

Join us for a feast of creativity and imagination!

The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Hammer, saw, fold, stamp, twist, shape, and heat metal to make sculpture and jewelry. Students will learn techniques using copper and brass sheet metal along with wire to create 2-D and 3-D objects and forms. Have fun exploring basic hand tools such as mallets, cutters, files, pliers, and torches (one-on-one with instructor).

Fun with Metal is a unique opportunity for young artists to try a new discipline. Join us!

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

🎨 Unlock Your Child’s Creativity at The Giggling Pig! 🖌️

Looking for the perfect art class for your child? The Giggling Pig offers engaging, age-appropriate programs designed to nurture creativity, build skills, and encourage self-expression in a fun and supportive environment!

✨ Beginner Class (Ages 4-6) – 1 Hour

Introduce your little artist to the fundamentals of art! Through guided instruction, kids explore blending, composition, and different techniques while having fun and developing their unique style.

🎭 Intermediate Class (Ages 7-9) – 1.5 Hours

A deeper dive into creativity! Students work more independently, experimenting with clay, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, and more. They’ll learn composition, values, and color theory while creating detailed artwork.

📅 Classes held weekly—pre-registration required! Weekly attendance is encouraged but not required.

💰 Class packs available for savings opportunities!

Join us at The Giggling Pig, where imagination comes to life! 🌟

📍 Reserve your child’s spot today!

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Ave, Hamden CT

Express yourself through color on canvas! Discover what oil paint is, how it works, and how to use it to make art. Learn the steps to start a painting, how to mix colors with a limited palette, and different effects to make with oil colors. Instruction will be given in short lectures, demonstrations, and individual coaching. Students will be working from still lifes and will create more than one painting over the course of the week. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $37 for basic materials provided by CAW. 

Discover the joy of printmaking designed especially for young people. Collagraph printmaking is a hands-on art technique where participants create textured printing plates using everyday materials such as cardboard, fabric, leaves, and more. Students will learn about the basics of printmaking and how collagraphs work, explore textures and patterns while designing their unique printing plates. They will also learn about color, inking, and printing techniques to produce vibrant and creative prints. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Get ready to meet some cool art legends like Matisse, Picasso, and Van Gogh! In this fun-filled adventure, dive into their bold, colorful styles and learn how they created their famous works.

With instructor-guided projects, young people will explore different art techniques and create their own masterpieces. Along the way, they will discover new ways to express themselves and unleash their creative superpowers.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Get ready to meet some cool art legends like Matisse, Picasso, and Van Gogh! In this fun-filled adventure, dive into their bold, colorful styles and learn how they created their famous works.

With instructor-guided projects, young people will explore different art techniques and create their own masterpieces. Along the way, they will discover new ways to express themselves and unleash their creative superpowers.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Discover the joy of printmaking designed especially for young people. Collagraph printmaking is a hands-on art technique where participants create textured printing plates using everyday materials such as cardboard, fabric, leaves, and more. Students will learn about the basics of printmaking and how collagraphs work, explore textures and patterns while designing their unique printing plates. They will also learn about color, inking, and printing techniques to produce vibrant and creative prints. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Express yourself through color on canvas! Discover what oil paint is, how it works, and how to use it to make art. Learn the steps to start a painting, how to mix colors with a limited palette, and different effects to make with oil colors. Instruction will be given in short lectures, demonstrations, and individual coaching. Students will be working from still lifes and will create more than one painting over the course of the week. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $37 for basic materials provided by CAW. 

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Avenue

Hamden, CT 06517

Get ready to meet some cool art legends like Matisse, Picasso, and Van Gogh! In this fun-filled adventure, dive into their bold, colorful styles and learn how they created their famous works.

With instructor-guided projects, young people will explore different art techniques and create their own masterpieces. Along the way, they will discover new ways to express themselves and unleash their creative superpowers.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Discover the joy of printmaking designed especially for young people. Collagraph printmaking is a hands-on art technique where participants create textured printing plates using everyday materials such as cardboard, fabric, leaves, and more. Students will learn about the basics of printmaking and how collagraphs work, explore textures and patterns while designing their unique printing plates. They will also learn about color, inking, and printing techniques to produce vibrant and creative prints. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Express yourself through color on canvas! Discover what oil paint is, how it works, and how to use it to make art. Learn the steps to start a painting, how to mix colors with a limited palette, and different effects to make with oil colors. Instruction will be given in short lectures, demonstrations, and individual coaching. Students will be working from still lifes and will create more than one painting over the course of the week. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $37 for basic materials provided by CAW. 

Join us at Old Heidelberg Bar inside Graduate by Hilton New Haven every Wednesday at 7:30 PM for Big Boy Trivia! Get your game faces on and be ready to compete!

Discover the joy of printmaking designed especially for young people. Collagraph printmaking is a hands-on art technique where participants create textured printing plates using everyday materials such as cardboard, fabric, leaves, and more. Students will learn about the basics of printmaking and how collagraphs work, explore textures and patterns while designing their unique printing plates. They will also learn about color, inking, and printing techniques to produce vibrant and creative prints. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Express yourself through color on canvas! Discover what oil paint is, how it works, and how to use it to make art. Learn the steps to start a painting, how to mix colors with a limited palette, and different effects to make with oil colors. Instruction will be given in short lectures, demonstrations, and individual coaching. Students will be working from still lifes and will create more than one painting over the course of the week. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $37 for basic materials provided by CAW. 

Get ready to meet some cool art legends like Matisse, Picasso, and Van Gogh! In this fun-filled adventure, dive into their bold, colorful styles and learn how they created their famous works.

With instructor-guided projects, young people will explore different art techniques and create their own masterpieces. Along the way, they will discover new ways to express themselves and unleash their creative superpowers.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

Chair seated exercise class for seniors. Relax the mind, body and soul through gentle chair seated exercise using the breath via zoom.

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Ave, Floor 2, Hamden, CT

Discover the joy of printmaking designed especially for young people. Collagraph printmaking is a hands-on art technique where participants create textured printing plates using everyday materials such as cardboard, fabric, leaves, and more. Students will learn about the basics of printmaking and how collagraphs work, explore textures and patterns while designing their unique printing plates. They will also learn about color, inking, and printing techniques to produce vibrant and creative prints. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Express yourself through color on canvas! Discover what oil paint is, how it works, and how to use it to make art. Learn the steps to start a painting, how to mix colors with a limited palette, and different effects to make with oil colors. Instruction will be given in short lectures, demonstrations, and individual coaching. Students will be working from still lifes and will create more than one painting over the course of the week. The tuition for this class includes a fee of $37 for basic materials provided by CAW. 

Get ready to meet some cool art legends like Matisse, Picasso, and Van Gogh! In this fun-filled adventure, dive into their bold, colorful styles and learn how they created their famous works.

With instructor-guided projects, young people will explore different art techniques and create their own masterpieces. Along the way, they will discover new ways to express themselves and unleash their creative superpowers.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW.

🎨 Unlock Your Child’s Creativity at The Giggling Pig! 🖌️

Looking for the perfect art class for your child? The Giggling Pig offers engaging, age-appropriate programs designed to nurture creativity, build skills, and encourage self-expression in a fun and supportive environment!

✨ Beginner Class (Ages 4-6) – 1 Hour

Introduce your little artist to the fundamentals of art! Through guided instruction, kids explore blending, composition, and different techniques while having fun and developing their unique style.

🎭 Intermediate Class (Ages 7-9) – 1.5 Hours

A deeper dive into creativity! Students work more independently, experimenting with clay, watercolor, acrylic, mixed media, and more. They’ll learn composition, values, and color theory while creating detailed artwork.

📅 Classes held weekly—pre-registration required! Weekly attendance is encouraged but not required.

💰 Class packs available for savings opportunities!

Join us at The Giggling Pig, where imagination comes to life! 🌟

📍 Reserve your child’s spot today!

Yoga is coming to the library! Free and open to all, we welcome everyBODY regardless of age, race, gender, or ability. During our collective practices we will come together to move our bodies and practice the 8 limbs of the yogic path. Classes may include guided movement, mantra, mudra, meditation, breath work and more.

Join us 2 Saturdays a month from April-August at the Wilson or Mitchell library from 10-11:30 for a time of community building practice. Feel free to bring a yoga mat and block if you have one, we will have a few available to borrow if you don't have your own. Come dressed in something comfortable that you can move in and with an open heart and mind. 

Teacher Bio:

My name is Karmen Sizemore and I have been practicing yoga for over 10 years. I did my yoga teacher training with Susanna Barkataki at Embrace Yoga's Roots in 2022. I practice a form of Hatha yoga as it has been passed down from it's East Asian roots, which can look very different from the Western version of yoga many people are familiar with. My goal when teaching yoga is to be a guide for others on the journey to unite the body, mind and soul.

For more information and additional dates at the Mitchell Branch, check out the events calendar on nhfpl.org.

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Ave, Hamden CT

Create dynamic prints using sunlight!

Students will arrange objects on special light-sensitive paper, then expose them to the sun to make one-of-a-kind blueprints. Learn how the process works and experiment with different materials to create your own unique artwork. Cyanotype is a popular and versatile technique with elements of photography and printmaking.

Since we’ll be outdoors for much of the class, be sure to wear sunscreen, a hat, and bring a water bottle.

The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Do you love keeping a journal or planner? My Digital Diary is a fun and creative class where you’ll learn how to make your own stylish digital journal! Using digital sketching techniques on Procreate, you’ll create beautiful illustrations to capture your thoughts, hobbies, and habits.

In this class we’ll create graphics, illustrations, and character designs that reflect your personal style – making your diary fun to look at and use.

The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

This isn’t your typical playground—get ready for a world of creativity! At CAW's playground, students will have access to a rainbow of materials: colored sand, wood, clay, tempera and watercolor paints, markers, tissue paper, and so much more! Using all these supplies, they’ll create amazing projects like masks, paper dolls, animals, birds, insects, portraits, and even imaginary creatures. How will they bring their ideas to life? By cutting, folding, stomping, splashing, blending, texturing, painting, and coloring—all while mixing their own one-of-a-kind colors. We bet you'll wish you could join in the fun too! Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Draw your favorite cartoon characters, from Simba and Stitch to Pokémon and more. With just a marker, a little effort, and guidance from the instructor, create beloved characters in no time. This is the perfect class for the the cartoon, animation, and pop-culture enthusiasts!

Cartoons are a cherished part of childhood and drawing these iconic characters sparks both creativity and excitement. This is a wonderful opportunity for young people to develop their artistic skills while having fun and bringing their favorite characters to life.

The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

From the beginning of time, humans have decorated their environment from adorning their homes to embellishing their clothing. Decorative art is useful as well as beautiful – furniture, glassware, ceramics, woodwork, metalwork, and textiles are among the most important decorative arts.

Students will create their own pieces of decorative art from examples including weaving a small rug or wall hanging, painting a tea set and cutting board, decoupaging a tray or jewelry box, creating a ceramic vase and toys, and decorating clothing! They will take inspiration from the work of professional artists and craftsmen and folk artists from around the world!

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery to view the Decorative Art Collection.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Create dynamic prints using sunlight!

Students will arrange objects on special light-sensitive paper, then expose them to the sun to make one-of-a-kind blueprints. Learn how the process works and experiment with different materials to create your own unique artwork. Cyanotype is a popular and versatile technique with elements of photography and printmaking.

Since we’ll be outdoors for much of the class, be sure to wear sunscreen, a hat, and bring a water bottle.

The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Create dynamic prints using sunlight!

Students will arrange objects on special light-sensitive paper, then expose them to the sun to make one-of-a-kind blueprints. Learn how the process works and experiment with different materials to create your own unique artwork. Cyanotype is a popular and versatile technique with elements of photography and printmaking.

Since we’ll be outdoors for much of the class, be sure to wear sunscreen, a hat, and bring a water bottle.

The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Do you love keeping a journal or planner? My Digital Diary is a fun and creative class where you’ll learn how to make your own stylish digital journal! Using digital sketching techniques on Procreate, you’ll create beautiful illustrations to capture your thoughts, hobbies, and habits.

In this class we’ll create graphics, illustrations, and character designs that reflect your personal style – making your diary fun to look at and use.

The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Draw your favorite cartoon characters, from Simba and Stitch to Pokémon and more. With just a marker, a little effort, and guidance from the instructor, create beloved characters in no time. This is the perfect class for the the cartoon, animation, and pop-culture enthusiasts!

Cartoons are a cherished part of childhood and drawing these iconic characters sparks both creativity and excitement. This is a wonderful opportunity for young people to develop their artistic skills while having fun and bringing their favorite characters to life.

The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

This isn’t your typical playground—get ready for a world of creativity! At CAW's playground, students will have access to a rainbow of materials: colored sand, wood, clay, tempera and watercolor paints, markers, tissue paper, and so much more! Using all these supplies, they’ll create amazing projects like masks, paper dolls, animals, birds, insects, portraits, and even imaginary creatures. How will they bring their ideas to life? By cutting, folding, stomping, splashing, blending, texturing, painting, and coloring—all while mixing their own one-of-a-kind colors. We bet you'll wish you could join in the fun too! Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

From the beginning of time, humans have decorated their environment from adorning their homes to embellishing their clothing. Decorative art is useful as well as beautiful – furniture, glassware, ceramics, woodwork, metalwork, and textiles are among the most important decorative arts.

Students will create their own pieces of decorative art from examples including weaving a small rug or wall hanging, painting a tea set and cutting board, decoupaging a tray or jewelry box, creating a ceramic vase and toys, and decorating clothing! They will take inspiration from the work of professional artists and craftsmen and folk artists from around the world!

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery to view the Decorative Art Collection.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Instructed by Annie Sailer

39 Putnam Avenue

Hamden, CT 06517

Do you love keeping a journal or planner? My Digital Diary is a fun and creative class where you’ll learn how to make your own stylish digital journal! Using digital sketching techniques on Procreate, you’ll create beautiful illustrations to capture your thoughts, hobbies, and habits.

In this class we’ll create graphics, illustrations, and character designs that reflect your personal style – making your diary fun to look at and use.

The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Draw your favorite cartoon characters, from Simba and Stitch to Pokémon and more. With just a marker, a little effort, and guidance from the instructor, create beloved characters in no time. This is the perfect class for the the cartoon, animation, and pop-culture enthusiasts!

Cartoons are a cherished part of childhood and drawing these iconic characters sparks both creativity and excitement. This is a wonderful opportunity for young people to develop their artistic skills while having fun and bringing their favorite characters to life.

The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Draw your favorite cartoon characters, from Simba and Stitch to Pokémon and more. With just a marker, a little effort, and guidance from the instructor, create beloved characters in no time. This is the perfect class for the the cartoon, animation, and pop-culture enthusiasts!

Cartoons are a cherished part of childhood and drawing these iconic characters sparks both creativity and excitement. This is a wonderful opportunity for young people to develop their artistic skills while having fun and bringing their favorite characters to life.

The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

This isn’t your typical playground—get ready for a world of creativity! At CAW's playground, students will have access to a rainbow of materials: colored sand, wood, clay, tempera and watercolor paints, markers, tissue paper, and so much more! Using all these supplies, they’ll create amazing projects like masks, paper dolls, animals, birds, insects, portraits, and even imaginary creatures. How will they bring their ideas to life? By cutting, folding, stomping, splashing, blending, texturing, painting, and coloring—all while mixing their own one-of-a-kind colors. We bet you'll wish you could join in the fun too! Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Create dynamic prints using sunlight!

Students will arrange objects on special light-sensitive paper, then expose them to the sun to make one-of-a-kind blueprints. Learn how the process works and experiment with different materials to create your own unique artwork. Cyanotype is a popular and versatile technique with elements of photography and printmaking.

Since we’ll be outdoors for much of the class, be sure to wear sunscreen, a hat, and bring a water bottle.

The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

From the beginning of time, humans have decorated their environment from adorning their homes to embellishing their clothing. Decorative art is useful as well as beautiful – furniture, glassware, ceramics, woodwork, metalwork, and textiles are among the most important decorative arts.

Students will create their own pieces of decorative art from examples including weaving a small rug or wall hanging, painting a tea set and cutting board, decoupaging a tray or jewelry box, creating a ceramic vase and toys, and decorating clothing! They will take inspiration from the work of professional artists and craftsmen and folk artists from around the world!

Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery to view the Decorative Art Collection.

Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Join us at Old Heidelberg Bar inside Graduate by Hilton New Haven every Wednesday at 7:30 PM for Big Boy Trivia! Get your game faces on and be ready to compete!

Create dynamic prints using sunlight!

Students will arrange objects on special light-sensitive paper, then expose them to the sun to make one-of-a-kind blueprints. Learn how the process works and experiment with different materials to create your own unique artwork. Cyanotype is a popular and versatile technique with elements of photography and printmaking.

Since we’ll be outdoors for much of the class, be sure to wear sunscreen, a hat, and bring a water bottle.

The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

This isn’t your typical playground—get ready for a world of creativity! At CAW's playground, students will have access to a rainbow of materials: colored sand, wood, clay, tempera and watercolor paints, markers, tissue paper, and so much more! Using all these supplies, they’ll create amazing projects like masks, paper dolls, animals, birds, insects, portraits, and even imaginary creatures. How will they bring their ideas to life? By cutting, folding, stomping, splashing, blending, texturing, painting, and coloring—all while mixing their own one-of-a-kind colors. We bet you'll wish you could join in the fun too! Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Do you love keeping a journal or planner? My Digital Diary is a fun and creative class where you’ll learn how to make your own stylish digital journal! Using digital sketching techniques on Procreate, you’ll create beautiful illustrations to capture your thoughts, hobbies, and habits.

In this class we’ll create graphics, illustrations, and character designs that reflect your personal style – making your diary fun to look at and use.

The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.

Draw your favorite cartoon characters, from Simba and Stitch to Pokémon and more. With just a marker, a little effort, and guidance from the instructor, create beloved characters in no time. This is the perfect class for the the cartoon, animation, and pop-culture enthusiasts!

Cartoons are a cherished part of childhood and drawing these iconic characters sparks both creativity and excitement. This is a wonderful opportunity for young people to develop their artistic skills while having fun and bringing their favorite characters to life.

The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW.