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Interested students have a number of options to enroll in our art courses.

1. Drop by the Studio at 483 East Main St, Branford, CT 06405 to make a payment.

2. Call our office at (203) 488-2787

3. Visit the Art Courses page on our website to enroll online!

The Branford Art Studio offers an adult curriculum; however, we do accept some young adults under 18 of at least high school age who need to put together a portfolio for admission to art schools or who show marked interest in drawing or painting.

Young adults under 18 must demonstrate focus and discipline in order to attend an adult class, and are accepted on a case by case basis. Acceptance is based on a review of the student’s work to date.

The Branford Art Studio offers a special program for high school juniors and seniors who are interested in preparing a portfolio for college. Please contact Marc Anthony Massaro (203) 488-2787 for more information.

The Branford Art Studio officially opened its doors for art education in June 2002.

Absolutely! All our art instructors spend time with each student to give advice and guidance, or to demonstrate various techniques. We also offer video consultations for those who need help outside of the art studio.

No. Private art instruction puts an undue amount of pressure on the student without any of the benefits from a group situation. As an option to private instruction, students may opt to book a 30-minute Zoom consultation.

All artwork, architecture, clothing, jewelry, animation, and sculpture starts with a strong foundation in drawing. Drawing is the genesis of the idea and the place to plan and troubleshoot. Art students must consider elements such as size, scope, angle, perspective, color, style, and format before moving on to another medium.

Color theory answers the questions of how to make a color darker, lighter, or brighter, or how to choose which colors go well together. It also addresses how to evaluate colors that don’t look right together, as well as what the difference between translucent and opaque paints. Our Color Theory class helps students understand what paint names mean, as well as many more useful tools for creating colorful art.

Late registration is always available. The time missed can be made up by arrangement with the instructor, or the course can be prorated. Contact us to learn more.

Students who register after the starting date must pay full tuition. Tuitions are not pro-rated.

If the course has not already begun, we will give you a full refund for the course enrollment fee. Students may also elect to receive a credit that may be used towards another art course at a later date.

Students will be notified and full tuition will be refunded if a course is cancelled. Students may also request a credit toward another course. Cancellations caused by insufficient enrollment is the decision of the instructor. Students will be notified in advance in the event of a course cancellation.

Students withdrawing from a course before it begins will receive a tuition refund in full. Students withdrawing from a course after the first session has begun will be refunded the tuition less than a $25 registration fee.

Students who withdraw from an art course after the 2nd session will receive a pro-rated tuition credit. The credit will be less the tuition of the total of sessions that have occurred. Course withdrawal must be approved by the instructor prior to the refund process.

Yes and No. The Branford Art Studio is situated on the ground floor which makes access to the building relatively easy. However, our bathrooms are not well equipped to accommodate a wheelchair.

We are certainly eager to accommodate your needs as best we can. If you would like to take classes, but need assistance, please contact the studio for further information.

Our studio space is a smoke-free, air-conditioned environment with ample work areas for each student. We offer outdoor receptacles to deposit cigarettes for your convenience. We ask that students and visitors do not leave butts on the ground.

Art courses, consultations and gift certificates may be purchased via Cash, Check, Visa or MasterCard. We also have a Venmo account under Marc Anthony Massaro Artist ( @marc-massaro-5 ).

We are located at 483 East Main Street in Branford, Connecticut

DIRECTIONS:

From New Haven, take 95 N to Exit 55 – Branford. Make a right turn at the light onto East Main St (Rte 1). Branford Art Studio is on the right just past All Pets Club.

From points East, take 95 S to Exit 55 – Branford. Make a left turn at end of ramp onto East Main St. (Rte 1). Branford Art Studio is on the right just past All Pets Club.

All emails are received and answered by the office manager or webmaster. Any personal mail should be mailed by post directly to Marc Anthony Massaro. Visit our Contact Page for details.