The Art of Seeing

Instructor: Sarah Paolucci

Date(s): Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Ages: 18+

Members: $108

Non-Members: $120

(Registration deadline: June 14)

Description:

This workshop is an invitation to slow down and truly see. The focus is not on detail or finished paintings, but on learning to trust your eyes and respond to what’s in front of you. We will practice identifying big, bold shapes, major value relationships, and overall form without getting caught up in the small details. We will be training your hands to translate what your eyes actually see, instead of what you THINK you see resulting in work that feels more alive, immediate, and confident. Through a series of short, focused exercises, students will build a collection of studies that strengthen the connection between eyes and hands. 

The focus of the workshop is on observation and decision-making rather than technique. Participants may work in any medium they are comfortable with, especially those that allow for quick coverage and bold mark-making. Demonstrations will be done in oil paint, but a range of materials are welcome. If you are unsure whether your medium will work, feel free to ask. 

Materials:

Bring your preferred medium and at least 7-8 canvases/canvas paper/drawing paper to create studies on. Please bring the medium you are most comfortable with.

Instructor Bio:

Sarah Paolucci is an artist who focuses on the magic of light; reflection, translucency, opacity and color. The science of it is fascinating and mysterious! Sarah received her MFA in Illustration from the Hartford Art School. She has been an artist all her life and a graphic designer for over 15 years. As a mother of young children creating artwork has become even more central to keeping her grounded.

Instructor website: https://www.sarahtheartist.com

All workshops are held at the Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive

Workshops may be cancelled due to low enrollment if a minimum number of participants are not met. Registrants will be notified in advance and a refund or credit will be arranged (see workshop polices below for details).

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