All students and staff are required to wear face masks at Artsplace.
Saturday Oil Painting
with Patty Meglio
Saturdays, November 6, 13 and December 4, 11, 18
10 am-12 pm
with Patty Meglio
Saturdays, November 6, 13 and December 4, 11, 18
10 am-12 pm
Select one of these three big handsome cats. You will work on an 8” x 10” canvas in oils with step-by-step instructions. Learn how to transfer the image, prepare a canvas, mix colors and apply paint to achieve a pleasing picture. Alternatively, you can select a subject of your choice in sizes up to 16" x 20". Beginner and intermediate students are welcome. All supplies, except paper towels, are included.
Masks are required for all. #810828-B Upstairs
$105 for Residents or $115 for Non-residents
Masks are required for all. #810828-B Upstairs
$105 for Residents or $115 for Non-residents
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Adult & Teen Drawing
with Patty Meglio
Saturdays, November 6, 13 and December 4, 11, 18
12:30-2:30 pm
with Patty Meglio
Saturdays, November 6, 13 and December 4, 11, 18
12:30-2:30 pm
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Learn how to draw starting with basic shapes using pencils and charcoal. Practice how to grid a photo and transfer the design to another surface. From life, learn shading and size proportions using still life setups. The class will also cover the basics of linear perspective and how to draw the human form. For both beginner and intermediate students. All supplies are included. Masks are required for all. #810712 Upstairs
$105 for Residents or $115 for Non-residents. |
Classical Watercolor
with Eugene Teixeira
Mondays, November 8, 15, 22, 29 and December 6, 13
9:30-11:30 am
with Eugene Teixeira
Mondays, November 8, 15, 22, 29 and December 6, 13
9:30-11:30 am
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Learn the foundations of classical watercolor in this class for both new and continuing students. New students will work from an image provided by the instructor. Continuing students may 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 provided to each student. Class goal is for each student to produce a lovely watercolor painting in a relaxing art experience. All supplies included except for paper towels. Masks required for all. #810828-B Downstairs
Fee is $125 for Residents or $135 for Non-residents. |
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Colored Pencil
for Beginners & Intermediates
with Rita Paradis
Mondays, September 13, 20, 27 and October 4, 18, 25
1-3 pm
for Beginners & Intermediates
with Rita Paradis
Mondays, September 13, 20, 27 and October 4, 18, 25
1-3 pm
Explore the amazing techniques in colored pencil that will give your artwork the rich look of paint. You will begin with value exercises and basic layering techniques that will serve as the foundation for more advanced work. While prior drawing experience will enhance your study of colored pencil, it is not necessary. The instructor will lead you through easy techniques for laying out your images. All supplies are included. Masks are required for all. #810841 Upstairs
Fee is $125 for Residents or $135 for Non-residents.
Fee is $125 for Residents or $135 for Non-residents.
Beginner / Intermediate Oil Painting
with Rita Paradis
Tuesdays, September 14, 21, 28 and October 5, 12, 19
10 am-12 pm
with Rita Paradis
Tuesdays, September 14, 21, 28 and October 5, 12, 19
10 am-12 pm
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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. All supplies included. Intermediate and advanced artists should bring their own reference photos to work on independent paintings with teacher support and guidance. Masks are required for all. #810823-A Upstairs
Fee is $125 for Residents or $135 for Non-residents. |
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Watercolor
with Candace Bialczak
Tuesdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 9, 16
10 am-12 pm
with Candace Bialczak
Tuesdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26 and November 9, 16
10 am-12 pm
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This watercolor 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 some color photos or images to work on paintings of your choice. No drawing skills required. Helpful guidance will be provided along with a short critique at the end for those that are interested. All supplies included, except paper towels. Masks are required for all. #810827-A Downstairs
Fee is $125 for Residents or $135 for Non-residents. |
Explore Collage for Adults & Teens
with Sue Mullaney
Wednesdays, November 3, 10, 17 and December 1, 8
9:30-11:30 am or 6:30-8:30 pm
with Sue Mullaney
Wednesdays, November 3, 10, 17 and December 1, 8
9:30-11:30 am or 6:30-8:30 pm
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We will continue to experiment with collage techniques and welcome any new students! No experience needed. Students will create their own decorative papers the first week, using a variety of methods including painting, craypas relief and the use of a Gelli plate, with which amazing textures can be created. These papers along with photos, magazine cutouts, mulberry papers, fabrics, ephemera, paint, etc. will be used to create collages of your choice in an 11” x 14" size. Possibilities to be discussed include still lifes, garden scenes, animals and more. Bring a smock or wear old clothes! Masks are required for all. #810752-A (9:30-11:30 am) or #810752-B (6:30-8:30) Upstairs
Fee is $105 for Residents or $115 for Non-residents. |
Pastel Experience
for Adults and Teens
with Chris Ivers
Thursdays, November 4, 11, 18 and December 2, 9, 16
6:30-8:30 pm
for Adults and Teens
with Chris Ivers
Thursdays, November 4, 11, 18 and December 2, 9, 16
6:30-8:30 pm
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Explore the world of pure pigment to enjoy an exhilarating experience for any pastelist! These classes are for students of all levels. Enjoy painting and learning in a relaxed atmosphere with demos and critiques included and an emphasis on composition, drawing and color temperature. Chris Ivers will share over 40 years of art direction experience to teach you how to take better reference photos to work from. Learn how to handle pastels with new projects offered weekly to beginner students and support for experienced students on long term paintings. Basic supplies are included: Canson paper, Nupastels. Instructor may offer additional options for an extra fee. Bring a reference photo to work from. Masks are required for all. #810830-D Upstairs
Fee: $125 Residents or $135 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) |
