Stained Glass Workshops for Teens & Adults
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Suncatcher
Tuesday, November 10 5:30-8:00 pm |
This beginning course will teach you the basic steps of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering your very own stained glass project. Students will create a sun catcher from a colorful choice of glass.
Fee: $45 residents $50 Non-residents |
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Moravian Star
Wednesday, December 2 5:30-8:30 pm Learn the basic techniques for cutting glass and assembling this intricate Moravian star ornament. Create a 3-D piece of art with your choice of colors. Fee: $50 residents $55 Non-residents
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Oil Painting Class with Rita Paradis
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Tuesdays 1-3 pm October 27 November 10 November 17 $55 Residents $60 Non-Residents |
This new 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 must bring their own reference photos to work on independent paintings with teacher support and guidance.
Artsplace has created a safe, clean environment upstairs and received approval from Chesprocott Health Department. Tables will provide physical distancing. Masks are required. Each student will receive a box to store their supplies on open shelves for their use only.
Please call us if you would like to visit to view the room setup or if you have any questions or concerns.
Artsplace has created a safe, clean environment upstairs and received approval from Chesprocott Health Department. Tables will provide physical distancing. Masks are required. Each student will receive a box to store their supplies on open shelves for their use only.
Please call us if you would like to visit to view the room setup or if you have any questions or concerns.
Oil Painting a Rockport Scene Workshop
Wednesdays, October 28, November 11 & 18, December 2
10 am-12 pm
Imagine a trip to beautiful Rockport, Mass. as we paint this famous scene of Rockport Harbor, Motif #1, the most popular subject of paintings. Learn modern impressionist techniques of painting reflections on water, color mixing, layout, perspective and applying oil paint on a prepared 11”x 14” canvas. Beginner/Intermediate, teens and adults with some drawing skills. All supplies, except paper towels, are included in the onsite class with physically distanced tables for up to nine students. Cost for four weeks is $90 for Cheshire residents and $95 for non-residents.
Artsplace Artful Attire Challenge
Sponsored by Artsplace, Friends of CPFA/Artsplace, Inc. & Cheshire Public Library
Inspired by the popular reality tv show “Project Runway,” this contest is scaled for Barbie/Ken sized dolls of 14” or smaller. The challenge is divided into three age groups: 4-9 years, 10-15 years, and 16 years thru adult. Participant’s challenge will be to design and transform a doll, creating inspired clothes/costumes to answer the 4 Challenges below.
Challenge 1: “I’m Dressed and Ready to GO, but WHERE?” Create the ultimate summer outfit for a day at ________ (you decide!). Deadline for Challenge 1 submission: Aug. 16
Challenge 2: “Unconventional Challenge” Create an outfit using recycled materials to clothe any warrior, wizard or princess you choose. Deadline for Challenge 2 submission: Aug. 30
Challenge 3: “Dress a recognizable character” Go wild with creativity from your favorite book, cartoon, song, painting or movie. Deadline for Challenge 3 submission: Sept. 13
Challenge 4: “Design a Halloween outfit” Scary or silly, complete this final challenge with fun and originality. Deadline for Challenge 4 submission: Oct. 4
To register, call Artsplace Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm at 203-272-2787. To view the rules, visit the Artsplace website www.artsplacecheshirect.org. Registration is first come/first served.
Registration of $15 includes one doll to be used for all challenges and a box of fabric and adornments. Participants may use their own doll if preferred (not to exceed 14” in height), or if Artsplace supply of 75 dolls is depleted. Regardless of whether using an Artsplace doll or your own, a $15 registration fee is required. If doll/fabric are requested to be mailed, an additional fee of $10 is required for USPS with expected delivery of 7-10 days.
Once registered, a pick-up time to choose doll and box of supplies will be arranged at Artsplace (Tuesdays/Thursdays 10am-3:30pm or Saturdays 9am-12pm). Selection will take place upstairs in a safe, socially distanced manner. Remember to wear your masks.
To enter a challenge, you must email photos by the submission date listed above. (see rules)
Winner in each age group will receive a $25 Gift Certificate awarded in each challenge. The Grand Prize Winner will receive $100 Gift Certificate. All correctly submitted entries will be seen online in the “Runway Show” on the Cheshire Public Library website.
Register early to take part in all four challenges!
Inspired by the popular reality tv show “Project Runway,” this contest is scaled for Barbie/Ken sized dolls of 14” or smaller. The challenge is divided into three age groups: 4-9 years, 10-15 years, and 16 years thru adult. Participant’s challenge will be to design and transform a doll, creating inspired clothes/costumes to answer the 4 Challenges below.
Challenge 1: “I’m Dressed and Ready to GO, but WHERE?” Create the ultimate summer outfit for a day at ________ (you decide!). Deadline for Challenge 1 submission: Aug. 16
Challenge 2: “Unconventional Challenge” Create an outfit using recycled materials to clothe any warrior, wizard or princess you choose. Deadline for Challenge 2 submission: Aug. 30
Challenge 3: “Dress a recognizable character” Go wild with creativity from your favorite book, cartoon, song, painting or movie. Deadline for Challenge 3 submission: Sept. 13
Challenge 4: “Design a Halloween outfit” Scary or silly, complete this final challenge with fun and originality. Deadline for Challenge 4 submission: Oct. 4
To register, call Artsplace Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm at 203-272-2787. To view the rules, visit the Artsplace website www.artsplacecheshirect.org. Registration is first come/first served.
Registration of $15 includes one doll to be used for all challenges and a box of fabric and adornments. Participants may use their own doll if preferred (not to exceed 14” in height), or if Artsplace supply of 75 dolls is depleted. Regardless of whether using an Artsplace doll or your own, a $15 registration fee is required. If doll/fabric are requested to be mailed, an additional fee of $10 is required for USPS with expected delivery of 7-10 days.
Once registered, a pick-up time to choose doll and box of supplies will be arranged at Artsplace (Tuesdays/Thursdays 10am-3:30pm or Saturdays 9am-12pm). Selection will take place upstairs in a safe, socially distanced manner. Remember to wear your masks.
To enter a challenge, you must email photos by the submission date listed above. (see rules)
Winner in each age group will receive a $25 Gift Certificate awarded in each challenge. The Grand Prize Winner will receive $100 Gift Certificate. All correctly submitted entries will be seen online in the “Runway Show” on the Cheshire Public Library website.
Register early to take part in all four challenges!
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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) |
