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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 Winter Classes and Workshops
Colored Pencil Valentine Gnome
with Norma Curtis
Sunday, February 9, 9:30 am-12:00 pm
with Norma Curtis
Sunday, February 9, 9:30 am-12:00 pm
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Create your very own framed work of art! No drawing skills are needed. The design will be pre-drawn for you. This is not a coloring book lesson! Students will follow a step by step guide, along with help from the instructor. You will work on Stonehenge paper, and learn how to layer and blend using artist quality Prismacolor pencils. All supplies are provided including a wooden frame and mat to complete your artwork. (1 day)
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Colored Pencil Spring Flowers
with Norma Curtis
Sunday, March 9, 9:30 am-12:00 pm
with Norma Curtis
Sunday, March 9, 9:30 am-12:00 pm
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Create your very own framed work of art! No drawing skills are needed. The design will be pre-drawn for you. This is not a coloring book lesson! Students will follow a step by step guide, along with help from the instructor. You will work on Stonehenge paper, and learn how to layer and blend using artist quality Prismacolor pencils. All supplies are provided including a wooden frame and mat to complete your artwork. (1 day)
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Begin the Year with Watercolor
with Bonny Hartigan
Tuesdays, January 7-February 11, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
with Bonny Hartigan
Tuesdays, January 7-February 11, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
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As we wind down from the holiday season, let’s take time to settle in and create. Art creation is very meditative and it keeps us in the moment. Start or continue your journey with watercolor as we explore the many qualities of this fascinating medium. Students will be encouraged to dive deeper into their creativity while exploring the many facets of watercolor. We’ll focus on landscapes and winter themed scenes. Students will see a brief demo at the start of each class, then move on to an image provided by the instructor or one which they select. All levels welcome and encouraged. (6 weeks)
Fee: $155 for Residents or $165 for Non-Residents |
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Block Printing
with Rita Paradis
Tuesday, February 18, 12:00-3:00 pm
with Rita Paradis
Tuesday, February 18, 12:00-3:00 pm
Block printing is one of the oldest methods of printing. It’s exciting to pull your print off your freshly inked block! Each student will receive 10 cards with envelopes.
Beginner students will choose an image from a selection chosen by the instructor. Some sample images are shown above. You will transfer the image onto the printing block. Using gouges, you will carve your image into the printing material. You will then ink your block and print the image onto greeting cards.
Intermediate students can choose their own image to transfer onto the 4” x 6” block. Bring a paper copy of your image to the workshop. It can be resized at Artsplace to fit the block. You will want to look for an image that can easily be interpreted in black and white and it should be rectangular in format. Keep in mind your image shouldn’t be too complex. (1 day)
Fee: $50 for Residents or $55 for Non-Residents
Beginner students will choose an image from a selection chosen by the instructor. Some sample images are shown above. You will transfer the image onto the printing block. Using gouges, you will carve your image into the printing material. You will then ink your block and print the image onto greeting cards.
Intermediate students can choose their own image to transfer onto the 4” x 6” block. Bring a paper copy of your image to the workshop. It can be resized at Artsplace to fit the block. You will want to look for an image that can easily be interpreted in black and white and it should be rectangular in format. Keep in mind your image shouldn’t be too complex. (1 day)
Fee: $50 for Residents or $55 for Non-Residents
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Colored Pencil
with Norma Curtis
Saturdays, January 18-March 1, 12:00-2:00 pm
with Norma Curtis
Saturdays, January 18-March 1, 12:00-2:00 pm
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Students will work with Prismacolor soft, wax-based colored pencils to learn layering, blending, and shading techniques on professional acid-free paper. Subjects vary according to each student’s personal design to create lasting works of art. (6 weeks) Note: No class 2/15
Fee: $155 for Residents or $165 for Non-Residents |
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Drawing with Precision
with Tony Ruggiero
Wednesdays, January 15-February 19, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
with Tony Ruggiero
Wednesdays, January 15-February 19, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
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Learn accurate, realistic drawing techniques through skill-practice exercises. Work towards acquiring an ability to draw any subject in a 3-dimensional way with focus on specific skills including learning accurate “measuring,” proportionality, perspective, shading and textures. With commitment and attendance, students can expect significant improvement. They will learn how to “fix” their work, while also leaving with the ability to plan and complete realistic drawings. All levels welcome. (6 weeks)
Fee: $145 for Residents or $155 for Non-Residents |
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Exploring Watercolor
with Bonny Hartigan
Tuesdays, January 7-February 11, 12:30-2:30 pm
with Bonny Hartigan
Tuesdays, January 7-February 11, 12:30-2:30 pm
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This class will further explore watercolor painting in a positive, relaxed environment. Each class will begin with a warm-up/demo and ideas for subjects which continue to teach us how to handle many common things that can be a challenge (fog, reflections, clouds, perspective). Students are encouraged to bring some inspiration reference photos or may choose to work with instructor provided images. Join us as we continue to get in our “brush miles” while continuing to practice and refine brush work, composition, color theory and mixing. Students are encouraged to “play” and explore while enjoying the magic of transparent watercolor. (6 weeks)
Fee: $155 for Residents or $165 for Non-Residents |
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First Friday Art Games
with Megan Jeffery
Fridays, February 7, March 7, 6:15-8:15 pm
with Megan Jeffery
Fridays, February 7, March 7, 6:15-8:15 pm
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Take a break after your work week and meet up with other adults the first Friday of each month to play art games that will boost your drawing skills and increase your creativity in a fun, low-pressure, party-like atmosphere. Art games can be the start of getting into a creative routine and being playful can be a boon to getting out of a creative rut. Potluck snacks are encouraged! (1 day)
Fee: $20 for Residents or $25 for Non-Residents per workshop |
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Graphic Memoir
with Megan Jeffery
Wednesdays, January 15-February 19, 9:30-11:30 am
with Megan Jeffery
Wednesdays, January 15-February 19, 9:30-11:30 am
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Students will employ both words and pictures to tell stories from our personal histories and those that have been passed down to us from our relatives. We’ll get our “feet wet” in this sequential art experiment by creating simple cartoon “avatars” as stand-ins for ourselves and others and use them in 4-panel comics to tell stories from childhood, school days and first jobs. We’ll examine the work of cartoonists (Barry, Chast, Kochalka,Satrapi,Telgemeier) who’ve written graphic memoirs, to understand how they use pacing and lettering and how they make their pages pop through line work, areas of solid black and color. For this class we’ll be using pencil, Flair and Micron pens and colored pencils. (6 weeks)
Fee: $145 for Residents or $155 for Non-Residents |
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Let's Get Sewing
with Christine Jewell
Wednesdays, January 15-February 12, 6:30-8:00 pm
with Christine Jewell
Wednesdays, January 15-February 12, 6:30-8:00 pm
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Overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine and discover how fun and easy int can be! Learn the basics of machine sewing including threading, operating and troubleshooting. Practice using the machine and then move on to simple projects for yourself or for gift-giving. Projects will include a 4-patch pin cushion, Boho bags, zippered pouch, and items for the home such as pillow covers. Tips for altering clothes can also be covered. Previous students are welcome to attend and work on their own projects. (5 weeks) Ages 15-Adult
Fee: $100 for Residents or $110 for Non-residents |
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Oil Painting Introduction
with Emerson Crowley
Saturdays, January 18-March 1, 9:30-11:30 am
with Emerson Crowley
Saturdays, January 18-March 1, 9:30-11:30 am
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This class for adults and teens aims to introduce new artists to the basics of oil painting while guiding students to complete a single, cohesive painting project by the end of the course. The focus will be on building essential skills and confidence in using oil paints through hands-on instruction and practice. All supplies are included, except for paper towels. (6 weeks) Note: No class 2/15
Fee: $155 for Residents or $165 for Non-Residents |
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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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2022 Cheshire Performing & Fine Arts Committee Scholarship Winners
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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Samantha Nowak
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