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    • 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
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  • John Frederick Kensett
Artsplace is closed for the July 4 Holiday Weekend and reopen on July 5 at 9:00 a.m.
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Kid's Summer Workshops and Camps
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Experience the Oil & Cold Wax Medium Workshop
​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 
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Portrait Drawing Workshop
​with Patty Meglio
Saturdays, July 9 & 16     12:30-3:30 pm
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 

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Spontaneous Watercolor Workshop
​with Bonny Hartigan

Saturday, July 16    12:30-3:30 pm    #841727-A
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Start loose and find inspiration
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Then finish with the details
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
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​Stained Glass Workshops
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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

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

Welcome to ARTSPLACE

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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 Artsplace
    • Location/Hours
    • Policies/Procedures >
      • Payment Policies
      • Inclement Weather
      • Ways to Register
      • Register
    • 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
  • Art Show 2021
  • John Frederick Kensett