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Kid's Summer Workshops and Camps
Experience the Oil & Cold Wax Medium Workshop
with Diane Brown
Thursday, July 7 10 am-2:30 pm
with Diane Brown
Thursday, July 7 10 am-2:30 pm
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Students will work on 140 lb. watercolor paper with 4-6 different oil paints. Learn how to move this mixture over the paper, layer after layer. Then use various tools to make marks and designs in your paintings along with using a solvent that will remove the top layers to reveal your very first layer of oil & cold wax. Most results will be abstract compositions of various marks, lines, shapes and forms. Once you learn how to mix and apply the oil & cold wax to paper, there won’t be any stopping you. There is an ease to the process that takes you away from the concerns of the day. Outcomes can be surprising, but never dull. All supplies included, except paper towels. Bring a bag lunch and a box for wet papers. Upstairs #841825-A Fee: $140 for Residents or $145 for Non-residents
Portrait Drawing Workshop
with Patty Meglio
Saturdays, July 9 & 16 12:30-3:30 pm
with Patty Meglio
Saturdays, July 9 & 16 12:30-3:30 pm
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Ever want to draw someone’s portrait, but were unable to figure out where to start? In this workshop, you will learn the guidelines for creating a successfully executed human portrait. This two-day workshop will cover proportions, measurements, and shading, as well as creating natural looking hair using a variety of pencils and shading techniques. Bring an 8”x10” or larger photo of someone who you would like to draw, (adult or child) or use one provided by the instructor. Beginners and intermediates are welcome. All supplies are included. Downstairs
#841712-A Fee: $65 for Residents or $70 for Non-residents |
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Explore the Dark Side with a NightScape
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Workshop
with Chris Ivers Sunday, July 10, 10 am-3 pm |
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Discover the fun painting in pastel on a textured black surface while working in a relaxed atmosphere with this Pastel Master. Suitable for intermediate and advanced students, this workshop will focus on temperature and atmospheric perspective. A dramatic night image will be created by each student following a short demonstration and with instructor critiques at the end of the workshop. Supply list provided upon registration. Chris's hand-made textured boards will be available for purchase for $15 each. If you choose to work on your own surface, please use Black UArt 400 or prepare your own textured board prior to the workshop. For instructions on board preparation, log Chris’s website at: https://www.christineiversartist.com/videos. Upstairs
#841830-A
Fee: $85 Residents or $90 Non-residents
#841830-A
Fee: $85 Residents or $90 Non-residents
Spontaneous Watercolor Workshop
with Bonny Hartigan
Saturday, July 16 12:30-3:30 pm #841727-A
with Bonny Hartigan
Saturday, July 16 12:30-3:30 pm #841727-A
Start loose and find inspiration
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Then finish with the details
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Have you ever wanted to try watercolor painting, yet not sure where to begin? Maybe you have a bit of experience but feel the need to break out of a rut and try something new. Then this is your chance to experience the fun and magic of watercolor and walk away with a painting you simply won’t believe you did! No previous experience necessary. All supplies included. Participants will learn some of the characteristics of watercolor while using washes, dry brush, negative painting and wet on dry techniques. Workshop focuses on skill building while having fun "playing" with this exciting medium. All levels welcome. Downstairs
Fee: $50 for Residents or $55 for Non-residents
Fee: $50 for Residents or $55 for Non-residents
Stained Glass Workshops
Choice of Fish, Dragonfly or Sunflower
with Sarah Segovia
Sunday, July 31 9:30-12:00 pm #841755-A
Sunday, July 31 12:30-3:30 pm #841755-B
Choice of Fish, Dragonfly or Sunflower
with Sarah Segovia
Sunday, July 31 9:30-12:00 pm #841755-A
Sunday, July 31 12:30-3:30 pm #841755-B
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
Fee: $45 residents $50 Non-Residents
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2020 Cheshire Performing & Fine Arts Committee Scholarship Winners
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
Haleigh Schmidt
(gold recipient) |
Nina Chang
(gold recipient) |
Samantha Nowak
(silver recipient) |
