Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store

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Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store Spectrum, an extension of the nonprofit Arts Center Killingworth, showcases regional and national ar

In addition to presenting painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media, the Gallery includes a Store which offers fine crafts in diverse mediums such as fabric, glass, ceramics, paper, pottery, jewelry and more. Exhibits are enhanced by events such as receptions, open discussions, creative evenings and family activities. Art classes and workshops are also offered, including free Origami Circle workshops. Visitors may shop online at Spectrum Anytime www.spectrumartgallery.org/shop
Become a member and receive in store, online and workshop discounts:
http://artscenterkillingworth.org/become-a-member/

🎨 Art Journaling Workshop — This Sunday!Spend a creative afternoon exploring art journaling with mixed media, text, colo...
10/08/2026

🎨 Art Journaling Workshop — This Sunday!

Spend a creative afternoon exploring art journaling with mixed media, text, color and imagination.

Create personal journal pages inspired by intentions, dreams, fantasy landscapes, travel and more while experimenting freely and pushing past creative boundaries. Demonstrations are included, and no prior experience is necessary.

📅 Sunday, October 11 🕐 1–4 pm
💲 $60 | $54 for Spectrum members

A materials list is provided upon registration.

More information and registration is available on our website under Classes & Workshops & Camps

✂️ Modern Minimal: Exploring Analog CollageLooking for a creative way to spend your Saturday afternoons? Join us for a f...
10/07/2026

✂️ Modern Minimal: Exploring Analog Collage

Looking for a creative way to spend your Saturday afternoons? Join us for a four-session exploration of analog collage, beginning this Saturday, October 10.

Using a limited palette and a modern, minimalist approach, you’ll experiment with image selection, composition, color, negative space, cutting and adhesive techniques while developing your own visual style. Projects include a master board, studio notebook, artist trading cards and a final personal collage.

📅 Saturdays, October 10, 17, 24 & November 7
🕐 1–3 pm
💲 $130 | $117 Spectrum members
Materials fee: $5 per class

All skill levels welcome. Register at:

https://spectrumartgallery.org/events/modern-minimal-exploring-analog-collage/

Future Fashionistas: Learn to Design & Illustrate Like a Pro! Ages 11–15Do you have a passion for style? Do you fill you...
09/20/2026

Future Fashionistas: Learn to Design & Illustrate Like a Pro!
Ages 11–15

Do you have a passion for style? Do you fill your notebooks with clothing doodles and dream of seeing your own designs on the runway? Step into the shoes of a real designer in this immersive, hands-on fashion illustration course!

This creative studio class guides you through the entire process of bringing fashion to life. Start by mastering the fundamentals of the fashion figure and practicing dynamic poses used by professional designers to showcase clothing. As you dive deeper into illustration, you will learn to identify classic fashion silhouettes, speak the language of style with standard fabric terms, respond to fun design prompts, and curate your own custom color palettes. Using a mix of pencils, markers, and watercolors, practice the step-by-step workflow of brainstorming quick concept sketches and polishing them into portfolio-ready finished art pieces. All materials are provided! Just bring your imagination and enthusiasm. A curated supply list will be provided at the start of class if you wish to keep creating and building your own toolkit at home.

Dates: Saturdays, October 17, 24, 31; Nov. 7, 14.
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Cost: $160 per person with a $15 material fee paid to the instructor
https://spectrumartgallery.org/events/future-fashionistas-learn-to-design-illustrate-like-a-pr

Design and Sew a Fantasy Witch/Ren Faire HatAges 14 to AdultOctober is the time to add to your fantasy or fun wardrobe w...
09/20/2026

Design and Sew a Fantasy Witch/Ren Faire Hat
Ages 14 to Adult

October is the time to add to your fantasy or fun wardrobe with a bespoke one of a kind hat designed and sewn by you! Choose from several options to design and sew your own hat with a witchy, cottagecore, ren faire or steampunk aesthetic.

Date: Saturday, October 3 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $50 per person plus $15 material fee paid to the instructor
https://spectrumartgallery.org/events/design-and-sew-a-fantasy-witch-ren-faire-hat/

09/20/2026

Opening night reception for Spectrum Art Gallery “Focus on Fall”. Lovely evening of autumn ambiance!

🍂 Focus on Fall opens Friday! 🍂Join us at Spectrum Art Gallery for the Opening Reception on Friday, September 18, from 6...
09/17/2026

🍂 Focus on Fall opens Friday! 🍂

Join us at Spectrum Art Gallery for the Opening Reception on Friday, September 18, from 6:30–8:30 PM.

Celebrate the season through paintings, photography, mixed media, sculpture and fine crafts inspired by autumn’s changing colors, landscapes, light and textures — with w**e and refreshments, too. 🍷🎨

📍 61 Main Street, Centerbrook
✨ Free admission
🖼 On view through November 7

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🍂 Join us for the Opening Reception of Focus on Fall at Spectrum Art Gallery on Friday, September 18, from 6:30–8:30 PM....
09/17/2026

🍂 Join us for the Opening Reception of Focus on Fall at Spectrum Art Gallery on Friday, September 18, from 6:30–8:30 PM.

Celebrate the colors, textures and atmosphere of autumn through an inspiring collection of paintings, mixed media, photography, sculpture and fine crafts. Enjoy w**e and refreshments while exploring the new exhibition and seasonal works in the Artisans Store.

Opening Reception: Friday, September 18, 6:30–8:30 PM
Open House Weekend: Saturday, September 19, 1–6 PM & Sunday, September 20, 1–5 PM
Exhibition on view through November 7.

Spectrum Art Gallery, recently voted Best Gallery in Connecticut, is located at 61 Main Street, Centerbrook.

See you there!

Visit: https://spectrumartgallery.org/current-exhibition/

Paint with joy — not frustration.Join artist and illustrator Sandra Garofalo for Introduction to Painting with Gouache, ...
09/09/2026

Paint with joy — not frustration.

Join artist and illustrator Sandra Garofalo for Introduction to Painting with Gouache, a hands-on class exploring color mixing, shading, gradients, brush control, dry brushing, layering, glazing, and how to keep colors vibrant instead of muddy.

Students will work on a painting on illustration board using a subject of their choice.

At Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store
Fridays: Sept. 18, 25; Oct. 9, 16, 23
1–3 PM

$160 / $144 members
Supply list available upon registration.

For a full listing of upcoming classes for children and adults visit: https://spectrumartgallery.org/events/

Create Something New This Fall at Spectrum!Our fall schedule is filled with creative possibilities for adults and young ...
09/03/2026

Create Something New This Fall at Spectrum!

Our fall schedule is filled with creative possibilities for adults and young artists. Explore painting and watercolor, drawing and colored pencil, pastels, collage and mixed media, art journaling, glass painting, felting, cardmaking, sewing, fashion design and more.

Whether you're trying something new or developing skills you already have, Spectrum's small, hands-on classes and workshops offer the opportunity to learn from professional artists in a creative and supportive environment.

And you'll be learning and creating at Spectrum Art Gallery, recently voted Best Gallery in Connecticut!

Classes and workshops begin this September. Space is limited.

View descriptions, dates and registration information: https://spectrumartgallery.org/events/

Day 1 of the Summer Arts Festival was busy and beautiful! Great weather, great people and a wonderful vibe! Come tomorro...
06/20/2026

Day 1 of the Summer Arts Festival was busy and beautiful! Great weather, great people and a wonderful vibe! Come tomorrow for Day 2, Sunday, June 21st from 11 am - 5 pm, on the Essex Town Green.

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61 Main Street
Centerbrook, CT
06409

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+18607670742

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