Cheshire Craft Brewing Dedicates
“Made in Cheshire” Paintings
Thursday April 28, 4:30-6:30 pm
Cheshire Craft Brewing (CCB)
125 Commerce Street, Cheshire, CT 06510
“Made in Cheshire” Paintings
Thursday April 28, 4:30-6:30 pm
Cheshire Craft Brewing (CCB)
125 Commerce Street, Cheshire, CT 06510
Click above on "John Frederick Kensett" to learn about a famous Cheshire artist
Kid's Summer Workshops and Camps
Stained Glass Workshop
with Sarah Segovia
Sunday, May 22 9:30 am-12 pm #831755-E
Sunday, May 22 12:30 pm-3 pm #831755-F
with Sarah Segovia
Sunday, May 22 9:30 am-12 pm #831755-E
Sunday, May 22 12:30 pm-3 pm #831755-F
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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. Upstairs
Fee: $45 for Residents or $50 for Non-Residents
Fee: $45 for Residents or $50 for Non-Residents
Ink Sketching & Watercolor Wash Workshop
Cafe Sketching: food, cups, indoor/outdoor with Agnes Wnuk
Saturdays, May 7, 14, 21
1-3 pm
Cafe Sketching: food, cups, indoor/outdoor with Agnes Wnuk
Saturdays, May 7, 14, 21
1-3 pm
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Working with simple supplies of pencil, pen and watercolor, learn to explore the world of urban sketching with practice of drawing and painting (from photographs). Get your skills ready for sketching in person after this workshop. Suitable for intermediate level students or confident beginner teens and adults. Downstairs
#831716-B Fee: $65 for Residents or $70 for Non-residents |
Spontaneous Watercolor Workshop
with Bonny Hartigan
Saturday, June 18 12:30-3:30 pm #831827-B
with Bonny Hartigan
Saturday, June 18 12:30-3:30 pm #831827-B
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
"Get Looser" Workshop
with Souby Boski
Sunday, June 5 12:30-4 pm #831822-B
with Souby Boski
Sunday, June 5 12:30-4 pm #831822-B
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In this workshop students will learn how to loosen up and apply their paint in a gestural, painterly manner. Techniques and observations will be shared on what it takes to "loosen-up" your paintings. The common denominator is simplification. The more you simplify what you do, the more it frees your mind to concentrate on staying loose. Students will practice using bigger brushes, more paint and working faster. Color will be taken to unexpected new places! A supply list will be provided upon registration. Students should bring several canvases in preferred sizes and most importantly REFERENCE photos! “Everyone has their own favorite colors, brushes, mediums, canvases. Any supplies you have will be fine!” says instructor Souby. Upstairs
Fee: $55 for Residents or $60 for Non-residents |
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Draw the Human Figure Workshop
with Patty Meglio
Sunday, May 22
10:00 am-3 pm
with Patty Meglio
Sunday, May 22
10:00 am-3 pm
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Learn the basics of drawing the human figure using various techniques of measurements, shapes and postures. Using pencil, charcoal and ink, fashion a figure in both active and inactive stances from photo references, while considering basic bone and muscle structure. Handouts are provided. Beginners and intermediates are welcome. All supplies are included. Bring a bag lunch. Upstairs
#831712-A Fee: $65 for Residents or $70 for Non-residents |
Felt a Purse Workshop
with Robin McCahill
Saturday & Sunday, June 4 & 5
1:30-4:30 pm
with Robin McCahill
Saturday & Sunday, June 4 & 5
1:30-4:30 pm
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Learn the process of wet felting to create a cross body bag or a purse with a handle in this fun two-day workshop. Wet felting is done by applying layers of colorful merino wool over a “resist” for a seamless 3-dimensional bag/purse. Begin with a demonstration and then choose your favorite colors. Wet felting is a process of layering wool, wetting with warm soapy water, rolling and then agitating to shrink the piece to finished size. All levels welcome. No previous experience necessary. All supplies included. Upstairs
#831764-A Fee: $75 for Residents or $80 for Non-residents. |
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Oil Painting a Sunset
with Patty Meglio
Saturday, June 11
9:30 am-3 pm
with Patty Meglio
Saturday, June 11
9:30 am-3 pm
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Paint this beautiful, romantic sunset in oils. Discover how to mix and render the warm tones that transfer the sky and terrain from daylight to dusk colors. Learn techniques of color mixing, layout, and values. Beginners and intermediates welcome. All supplies, except paper towels, are included. Upstairs
#831723-C Fee: $85 for Residents or $90 for Non-residents. |
Atmospheric Landscape Workshop
with Will McCarthy
Saturday, June 18, 10am-4 pm and Sunday, June 19, 10 am-3 pm
with Will McCarthy
Saturday, June 18, 10am-4 pm and Sunday, June 19, 10 am-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 work 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. Upstairs
#831723-A
Fee: $270 for Residents or $275 for Non-residents
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. Upstairs
#831723-A
Fee: $270 for Residents or $275 for Non-residents
Classical Watercolor
with Eugene Teixeira
Mondays, April 4, 18, 25 & May 2, 9, 16, 23
10:00 am-12:00 pm
with Eugene Teixeira
Mondays, April 4, 18, 25 & May 2, 9, 16, 23
10:00 am-12:00 pm
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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. Downstairs
#830827-B Fee: $145 for Residents or $155 for Non-residents |
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Colored Pencil
for Beginners & Intermediates
with Rita Paradis
Mondays, April 4, 18, 25 & May 2, 9, 16, 23
1-3 pm
for Beginners & Intermediates
with Rita Paradis
Mondays, April 4, 18, 25 & May 2, 9, 16, 23
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. Upstairs
#830840-A
Fee: $145 for Residents or $155 for Non-residents
#830840-A
Fee: $145 for Residents or $155 for Non-residents
Beginner / Intermediate Oil Painting
with Rita Paradis
Tuesdays, April 5, 19, 26 & May 3, 10, 17, 24
10 am-12 pm
with Rita Paradis
Tuesdays, April 5, 19, 26 & May 3, 10, 17, 24
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. Upstairs
#830823-A Fee: $145 for Residents or $155 for Non-residents |
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Watercolor
with Candy Bialczak
Tuesdays, April 5, 19, 26 & May 3, 10, 17, 24
10 am-12 pm
with Candy Bialczak
Tuesdays, April 5, 19, 26 & May 3, 10, 17, 24
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. Downstairs
#830827-A Fee: $145 for Residents or $155 for Non-residents |
Pastel Experience
with Chris Ivers
Thursdays, April 7, 21, 28 & May 5, 12, 19, 26
6:30-8:30 pm
with Chris Ivers
Thursdays, April 7, 21, 28 & May 5, 12, 19, 26
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. Upstairs.
#830830-B
Fee: $145 Residents or $155 Non-residents
#830830-B
Fee: $145 Residents or $155 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) |
