At Putnam Science Academy, our Fine & Digital Arts program is designed to inspire creativity, teach essential artistic principles, and nurture personal expression through a diverse range of disciplines, including drawing, painting, digital arts, ceramics, and sculpture. Our program helps students grow as an artist and express their unique vision and find their voice..
A graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art, he is an internationally awarded illustrator and designer and has worked in corporate marketing departments and ad agencies. He has taught at the Ringling College of Art and educational institutions around CT.
“The goal of an art educator is to teach students to see the beauty in the world and find their own voice and vision”
She first Pottery class in 2004 and she never looked back. From creating wheel- thrown functional pieces to hand building, there are limitless possibilities in clay for creating shapes that can be functional and aesthetically pleasing.
“My goal is to inspire my love of pottery onto anyone willing to take that first class!”
Jaden Dirksen, a Magna cum Laude graduate in Game Design from SCAD, has led and been involved in multiple game projects. At PSA, he shares his expertise in programming, game design principles, and digital art to inspire creativity in the digital medium.
“My goal as an educator is to demystify technical art forms and make them as accessible as traditional art.”
Our experienced faculty members are passionate educators and practicing artists who guide students in developing their unique artistic voices while mastering essential techniques. Through engaging coursework, hands-on projects, and access to state-of-the-art tools and materials, students gain the skills needed to express their creativity with confidence.
At Putnam Science Academy, the Fine & Digital Arts Faculty is dedicated to fostering creativity, technical skill, and personal expression in every student. Our program offers a dynamic curriculum that spans drawing, painting, digital arts, ceramics, and sculpture, providing a comprehens
