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Artwork above was created by the Homeschool Foundations of Art class.

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Children's Spring Classes
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Stained Glass Workshops
Sunday, April 23     9:30 am-12:00 pm     #831855-A     Honey Bee or Mushroom
Sunday, April 23     12:30-3:00 pm           #831855-B     Honey Bee or Mushroom
Sunday, April 30     9:30 am-12:00 pm     #831855-A     Tulip or Rainbow Heart
Sunday, April 30     12:30-3:00 pm           #831855-B     Tulip or Rainbow Heart
Sunday, May 21      9:30 am-12:00 pm     #831855-A     Sailboat or Ice Cream Cone
Sunday, May 21      12:30-3:00 pm           #831855-B     Sailboat or Ice Cream Cone
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This beginning course will teach you the basic steps of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering your very own stained glass project. Students will choose from one of the designs above and create from a colorful selection of glass. Instructor: Sarah Segovia
Fee: $45 Residents  $50 Non-Residents

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Saturday Sampler Class
Saturdays, April 22-June 3     10:00 am-12:00 pm
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This sampler class will allow students to experience different medias while completing a small work each week based on “one apple!” First, students will learn various pencil techniques such as how to capture correct shape and scale and how to shade from Liz Scott. Next, Bonny Hartigan will introduce gouache and watercolor painting while focusing on shape, form, value and color. Then, they will paint along with Mally DeSomma using pastels on sanded paper. Finally, they will create a three-dimensional piece of an apple using the dry felting techniques taught by Robin McCahill. All levels are welcome in this fun class.
 
#830851-A     6 Weeks (No class May 27)     
Fee: $135 for Residents or $145 for Non-residents 
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Discover Your Drawing Style Class
​with Megan Jeffery
Thursdays, April 20-June 1     6:15-7:45 pm
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The way we get better at drawing is to DRAW, and the way we find our singular, recognizable drawing style is to… DRAW! We are all unique individuals with our own histories and points of view, so it stands to reason that our drawing style should also reflect this individuality. A recognizable style is something others search for and how they’ll remember You! With this in mind, for this class we’ll go on a journey to discover our drawing JOY and enhance our natural drawing tendencies and strengths through a series of CHALLENGES, GAMES and PROMPTS. We’ll see for ourselves how devoting a bit of time every day to our drawing practices can yield huge dividends! We’ll draw from (our) LIFE and our IMAGINATION, and incorporate text, patterns and new color combinations into our art. Objects will be drawn several different ways so students can rank their favorites in order to trailblaze their own unique drawing-path. The illustrator-instructor will offer gentle guidance and suggestions for “ways forward”. If one of your Resolutions was to get in the habit of drawing “on-the-regular”, this four-week class might be a good way to set that intention into motion!
#830816-A     7 Weeks (No class April 13) 
Fee: $145 for Residents or $155 for Non-residents
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Let's Get Sewing Class
​with Christine Jewell
Wednesdays, March 15-April 26     
4:30-6:00 pm     #820853-A     Grades 5-8
6:15-7:45 pm      #820853-B     Teen/Adult
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Overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine and discover how fun and easy it can be! Learn the basics of machine sewing including techniques, how to thread a machine, operating and troubleshooting. Practice sewing lines, going backwards, and then move on to simple projects for yourself or for gift-giving. Learn hand-stitching utilizing embroidery thread and felt. Projects will include a 4-patch pin cushion, quilt blocks, zippered pouch, and a Boho bag. You’ll be speeding along in no time! Machines will be available to use or bring your machine if you have one. Your machine needs to be working; the instructor can help with basic set-up. There is an additional materials fee of $15 to be paid directly to the instructor at the first class.
Instructor: Christine Jewell
Fee: $130 Residents  $135 Non-Resident

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Atmospheric Landscape Workshop
​with Will McCarthy
Saturday, April 15, 10 am-4 pm and Sunday, April 16,  10 pm-3 pm     
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Artsplace is pleased to offer this special, new workshop which includes two 35-minute videos in addition to the two class sessions! Watching the videos in advance will save valuable classroom time, allowing more time for student painting. Onsite, students will paint from the same reference photo that Will demonstrated in the videos. Additional onsite exercises will provide more confidence in oil painting. William McCarthy, has over 50 years’ experience as a professional fine-artist. He remarks, “I know that my best oil paintings develop out of memories of landscapes from both the recent and distant past. I understand the creative process that is best for me and I know what to do with it. I know my method will work for you!” View Will’s art at: www.williammccarthyart.com
     Video 1 “Discussion on supplies and materials” followed by Will’s landscape painting demonstration. Get comfortable with what you will be painting yourself!
     Video 2 “Finish Your Landscape Painting!” Demonstration will be the technique of dry brush, followed by glazing tips. Cropping/framing artwork discussed. 
Students will be emailed a link to videos prior to onsite classes. All levels (teens/adults) are welcome ~ workshop is a great refresher for students with prior oil experience. SUPPLIES INCLUDED, with the exception of paper towels. If you have a favorite palette or brushes, feel free to bring them. Bring a bag lunch.

#831823-A     
Fee: $270 for Cheshire residents or $275 for Non-residents. 
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Classical Watercolor Class
​with Eugene Teixeira
Mondays, April 3-May 22     10 am-12 pm
Learn the foundations of classical watercolor in this eight week class. Beginner students will work from an image provided by the instructor. Continuing students should bring a color image of their choice to work on. Students will work on sheets of quality watercolor paper, learning both “wet” and “dry” techniques. Drawing experience is preferable. Personal help is provided to each student. The class goal is for each student to produce a lovely painting in a relaxing art experience. All supplies are included, except for paper towels. Downstairs
#830827-B     7 Weeks (No class April 10) 
Fee: $145 for Residents or $155 for Non-residents
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Watercolor Class
​with Candy Bialczak
Tuesdays, March 21-May 2     10 am-12 pm
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This class is open to all levels. The focus for beginners will be on color mixing and basic watercolor techniques such as wet on wet and dry brush. For more advanced painters, bring something that you are working on or bring your advanced skills to the beginner lesson and create something new for you!  No drawing skills are required. Helpful guidance will be provided along with a short critique at the end for those that are interested. All supplies are included, except paper towels.    
 #830827-A     6 Weeks (No class April 11)
Fee: $125 for Residents or $135 for Non-residents
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Oil Painting Class
​with Rita Paradis
Tuesdays, April 18-May 30     10 am-12 pm
This Oil Painting class is open to students of all levels. The focus for beginners will include proper use of materials, techniques and composition. They will work on a teacher designed project initially. Intermediate and advanced artists should bring their own reference photos to work on independent paintings with teacher support and guidance. All supplies are included, except for paper towels.
 #830823-A     
7 Weeks
Fee: $145 for Residents or $155 for Non-residents
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2022 Cheshire Performing & Fine Arts Committee Scholarship Winners
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
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Alyson Hennessey
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Tula Johnson

2021 Cheshire Performing & Fine Arts Committee Scholarship Winners
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
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Chynna Jacobs
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Jennifer Stokes

2020 Cheshire Performing & Fine Arts Committee Scholarship Winners
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
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Haleigh Schmidt
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Nina Chang
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Samantha Nowak
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Click here to register online. If you have questions, please call Artsplace at 203-272-2787.

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Art classes, camps and workshops for all ages and abilities.

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Location: 1220 Waterbury Road, Cheshire

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 am-4 pm; Saturday 9 am-2 pm

Need to know more? New to the area or Artsplace? Have specific questions on classes or programs?  
We're here to help - and get you in that creative zone. Call Joan or Karen at 203-272-ARTS(2787)

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  • Home
  • About
    • Location/Hours
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      • Payment Policies
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    • Subscribe to Email
    • CPFA Committee >
      • Members
      • Mission
    • Friends of CPFA/Artsplace, Inc.
    • Financial Aid
  • Instructors
    • Mally DeSomma
    • Linda Giordano
    • Chris Ivers
    • Megan Jeffery
    • Robin McCahill
    • Patty Meglio
    • Sue Mullaney
    • Rita Paradis
    • Tony Ruggiero
    • Elizabeth Scott
    • Eugene Teixeira
  • Art Show 2022
  • Annual Author Event
  • John Frederick Kensett