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Putnam Science Academy

Fine Art & Design

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..

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Anthony Foronda Director of Fine Art & Design

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”

Melissa Desrochers ceramics and pottery teacher

Mellissa Doroesher Ceramics & Pottery Teacher

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 painting drawing and gaming teacher portrait image

Jaden Dirksen Drawing, Painting, and Digital Art

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 ARTS FACULTY

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..

Begin to Perceive the World with Beauty through Art at PSA.

Strong Foundations, Endless Possibilities

    Art as Wellness
  • We believe in the healing power of creativity. Through imagination, play, and relaxation, our program promotes mental health and well-being, turning artistic expression into a sanctuary for self-discovery and balance.
  • Explore, Experiment, Excel
  • From traditional techniques to modern media, you’ll have the freedom to explore a variety of mediums, experiment with your ideas, and refine your unique artistic voice.
  • Process-Oriented Learning
  • Dive into the design process, learning to solve problems, think critically, and bring your vision to life. It’s not just about the final piece—it’s about the journey.xsa

A Program that Inspires You.

    Fine Art (Drawing & Painting)
  • Tap into your inner artist as you learn the principles of line, texture,color, and light. Create compelling works that reflect your imagination and technical skills.
  • Digital & Technical Art
  • Embrace the future of art with hands-on experience in digital illustration, graphic design, game design, animation and more, using industry-standard tools to bring your ideas to life.
  • Ceramics & Sculpture
  • Discover the joy of working with your hands as you shape clay, carve, and build three-dimensional pieces that captivate and inspire.

ART PROGRAMS OF STUDY

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