Artsplace will be closed on Memorial Day.
Online Registration will begin on Monday, May 25.
More programs will be added at a later date.
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Artsplace is located on the second floor of Ball & Socket Arts (above Sweet Claude's) at 493 West Main Street, Cheshire.
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Kid's Summer Programs
Camp Registration is Available
Basics of Perspective
with Mike Berlinski
Monday & Wednesday, July 6, 8, 13, 15, 9:30 am-11:30 am
with Mike Berlinski
Monday & Wednesday, July 6, 8, 13, 15, 9:30 am-11:30 am
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Learn the basics of one, two, and three point perspective drawing! In this class you’ll explore a wide variety of subject matter, from buildings and structures to the human form. With plenty of individual guidance and support, this is a great program for beginners and intermediates alike. (Adults) (4 days)
Fee: $95 for Residents or $115 for Non-Residents |
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Drawing a Satin Dress
with Sagan Anderson
Sunday, July 26, 9:30 am-12:00 pm
with Sagan Anderson
Sunday, July 26, 9:30 am-12:00 pm
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This workshop welcomes artists of all skill levels to the expressive, forgiving qualities of charcoal through a drapery study of clothing. Students will explore foundational techniques in sketching and shading to build their understanding of depth, lighting, and reflective nature of a satin textured dress. In addition to traditional reductive work, students will have the option of toned paper and white charcoal to explore a different approach to these classic methods. (Teens/Adults) (1 day)
Fee: $35 for Residents or $40 for Non-Residents |
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Drawing Evening Curtains
with Sagan Anderson
Sunday, August 16, 9:30 am-12:00 pm
with Sagan Anderson
Sunday, August 16, 9:30 am-12:00 pm
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This workshop welcomes artists of all skill levels to the expressive qualities of rich sanguine pencil through a drapery study of curtains. Students will explore foundational techniques in sketching and shading to build their understanding of depth, lighting, and proportions of a sheer curtain. Students will work with toned tan paper and red sanguine pencils to explore warmth and mood in composition. (Teens/Adults) (1 day)
Fee: $35 for Residents or $40 for Non-Residents |
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Gelli Plate Printing
with Kate Henderson
Wednesdays, August 12 & 19, 1:00-4:00 pm
with Kate Henderson
Wednesdays, August 12 & 19, 1:00-4:00 pm
Discover the playful and creative potential of Gelli plate printing in this introductory 2-day workshop. In the first class, participants will design and customize their own stencils from a variety of textured materials and learn inking and layering techniques to build rich, multi-colored images. The second class will cover using photo transfers and more layering techniques. Open to all experience levels. No prior printing experience is necessary. (2 days)
Fee: $100 for Residents or $110 for Non-Residents
Fee: $100 for Residents or $110 for Non-Residents
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Mah Jong
with Donna Lodynsky
Tuesdays, June 23 & 30, July 7 & 14, August 4 & 11, 5:30-8:00 pm
with Donna Lodynsky
Tuesdays, June 23 & 30, July 7 & 14, August 4 & 11, 5:30-8:00 pm
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Mah Jong is a fascinating, rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards. It originated in China and is enjoying a resurgence in popularity with players around the state. This class will allow you to become familiar with the elementary principles of the game in a supportive and positive class experience. You'll get playing in no time! We will be teaching the American version. (Adults) (6 weeks)
Fee: $110 for Residents or $130 for Non-Residents Each student must purchase a National Mah Jong League play card for $15 prior to class. https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/PaperForm.aspx |
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Stained Glass
with Sarah Segovia
Sunday, July 26, 9:30 am-12:00 pm or 12:30-3:00 pm
with Sarah Segovia
Sunday, July 26, 9:30 am-12:00 pm or 12:30-3:00 pm
This beginning course will teach you the basic steps of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering your very own stained-glass project. Students will choose from one of the designs below and create from a colorful selection of glass. (Teens/Adults) (1 day)
Fee: $45 for Residents or $50 for Non-Residents
Fee: $45 for Residents or $50 for Non-Residents
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Stained Glass
with Sarah Segovia
Sunday, August 16, 9:30 am-12:00 pm or 12:30-3:00 pm
with Sarah Segovia
Sunday, August 16, 9:30 am-12:00 pm or 12:30-3:00 pm
This beginning course will teach you the basic steps of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering your very own stained-glass project. Students will choose from one of the designs below and create from a colorful selection of glass. (Teens/Adults) (1 day)
Fee: $45 for Residents or $50 for Non-Residents
Fee: $45 for Residents or $50 for Non-Residents
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2025 Cheshire Performing & Fine Arts Committee Scholarship Winners
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
Danielle Chamberlain
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Peggy Weng
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2024 Cheshire Performing & Fine Arts Committee Scholarship Winners
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
Darcy Lin
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Kevin Bueno
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2023 Cheshire Performing & Fine Arts Committee Scholarship Winners
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
Marissa Rivera
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Aidan McCauley
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in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
Alyson Hennessey
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Tula Johnson
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2021 Cheshire Performing & Fine Arts Committee Scholarship Winners
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
Chynna Jacobs
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Jennifer Stokes
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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
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Nina Chang
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