ART CLASSES with Evelyn Harvey
Evelyn is an art educator teaching art courses and workshops at organizations in Connecticut (Silvermine Arts Center and Rowayton Arts Center). Evelyn teaches a variety of mediums, working with beginner level to intermediate. When teaching, her hope is to encourage creative thought and process, even when reviewing the foundations Evelyn wants to inspire your own artistic voice. Evelyn received her BFA in Painting from Pratt Institute and MFA in Painting from Savannah College of Art and Design.
COURSES
Courses are multi week structured classes, typically building and developing on skills from one week to the next. Evelyn instructs a variety of art courses.
WORKSHOPS
Workshops are a single class program or a mini series reviewing a medium of art and/or creating with the goal of finishing a project within that session.
PRIVATE TUTORING
Evelyn can work with you one on one to expand artistic skills, review materials, art mediums, and portfolio development.
*Please check each organization's website description for accuracy of courses/workshops, registration, rules, and prices.
COURSES Fall 2026
Beginner's Sketchbook
Drawing to Broaden Perspectives
Drawing to Broaden Perspectives
at Silvermine Arts Center, New Canaan CT
5 weeks - Wednesdays, starting Sept. 16
1:00pm-4:00pm
Level: Beginner
Find a medium the speaks to you! In this 5 week course, explore the variety of drawing mediums and mark making tools with charcoal, pen, ink, and pencil. The course focuses on the expressive sensation of creating the line, as well as, reviewing technical skills of observational drawing. Each week focuses on a new medium and/or technique such as line quality, value, relative scale, and composition. One on one feedback is given, and group discussion is encouraged. For more information and registration visit silvermineart.org
Drawing to Broaden Perspectives
Drawing to Broaden Perspectives
Drawing to Broaden Perspectives
at Silvermine Arts Center, New Canaan CT
8 weeks - Wednesdays, starting Oct. 7
6:00pm-9:00pm
Level: Beginner-Intermediate
A follow up class to Beginner Drawing, this course focuses on advancing observational study and foundational drawing techniques. Elements of drawing are reviewed such as line, value, and visual perspective. This course also goes over One and Two point perspective drawing, and advances in composition principles – such as visual movement, balance, and groupings. Instructor demonstrations are given. The course encourages group critique and discussion, and provides one on one instructor feedback. For more information and registration visit silvermineart.org
Beginner's Sketchbook
Drawing to Broaden Perspectives
Beginner's Sketchbook
at Silvermine Arts Center, New Canaan CT
5 weeks - Wednesdays, starting Oct. 28
1:00pm-4:00pm
Level: Beginner
Find a medium the speaks to you! In this 5 week course, explore the variety of drawing mediums and mark making tools with charcoal, pen, ink, and pencil. The course focuses on the expressive sensation of creating the line, as well as, reviewing technical skills of observational drawing. Each week focuses on a new medium and/or technique such as line quality, value, relative scale, and composition. One on one feedback is given, and group discussion is encouraged. For more information and registration visit silvermineart.org
Relief Printmaking
Relief Printmaking for All Levels
Beginner's Sketchbook
at Silvermine Arts Center, New Canaan CT
8 weeks - Tuesdays, starting Oct. 13
6:00pm-9:00pm
Level: All Levels
In this 8 week program design, carve, and print your own image with linoleum! Relief printmaking is the process of strategically removing the printable surface to create a fixed design that can be printed many times over. Develop your own design considering positive and negative space, transfer and carve the design, and print. In addition, this course reviews one and two color printing. One on one feedback is given, and group discussion is encouraged. For more information and registration visit silvermineart.org
Relief Printmaking for All Levels
Relief Printmaking for All Levels
Relief Printmaking for All Levels
at Silvermine Arts Center, New Canaan CT
4 weeks - Tuesdays, starting Sept. 15
1:00pm-4:00pm
Level: All Levels
In this 4 week course, design, carve, and print your own 9x12 image. Working on one design, this 4 week program keeps in mind all printer levels from those just getting started, to advanced, and those looking to refine or get back into printmaking. Develop your own design using positive and negative space, review the reduction process of carving your linoleum block, and print using the printing press. One on one feedback is given, and group discussion is encouraged. For more information and registration visit silvermineart.org
Workshops Fall 2026
Block Printmaking for the Holidays
at Rowayton Arts Center, Rowayton CT
Wednesday, June 3
6:00pm-9:00pm
Level: All Levels
Have fun creating your own winter or holiday themed prints, cards and/or gift tags using the art of block printmaking.
In this workshop, instructor Evelyn Harvey will introduce students to the fun and accessible art of block printmaking. Evelyn will discuss the aspects of good wood block design and will teach students how use the tools needed to create the look they’re striving for.
Students can expect to create a one-of-a-kind linoleum block using a variety of carving blades with the end goal of creating a finished piece of artwork and/or a handful of Holiday cards and gift tags.
RAC will supply all the tools and materials needed for this workshop. For more information and registration visit rowaytonarts.org
Private Tutoring
Private tutoring and events
Contact Evelyn if you are interested in private lessons. Let her know what you are interested in exploring or artistic skills you would like to develop. Evelyn can offer a range of instruction such as in drawing, painting, color theory, and portfolio critique
Evelyn Harvey is an artist and enjoys teaching the visual arts. She currently works with a variety of organizations to bring art to the community. She received her BFA in painting from Pratt Institute and MFA in painting from SCAD.
Evelyn values creativity, individuality, skills, and visual expression. It is the goal to instill these values in her teaching to create an environment of diverse and critical thought, experimentation, and decision making.
