Registration for Summer has begun.
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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View Mally DeSomma's Painting
at the Florence Griswold Museum
at the Florence Griswold Museum
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Exciting news! Mally DeSomma's painting, "More Freedom" has been accepted into an exhibition at the Florence Griswold Museum called Patchwork: Connecticut Artists Consider 250. She is one of 86 artists whose work was chosen to represent themes of American identity and history for the Museum’s celebration of America’s 250th. The exhibition will be on view June 27 through November 8. The Museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. There’s also Café Flo if you would like lunch. Find out more at FloGris.org.
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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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Colored Pencil
with Norma Curtis
Saturdays, July 11-August 15, 9:30 am-11:30 am
with Norma Curtis
Saturdays, July 11-August 15, 9:30 am-11:30 am
New students will start with a short series of 3 or 4 worksheets designed to develop skills in blending, layering color and creating a smooth look. Students will then move on to a 5x7 pear picture using the skills learned from the worksheets. This will create a piece of art worthy of framing! Professional grade pencils and paper will be used. Continuing students will work independently on their own compositions with help and guidance from the instructor. New advanced techniques will also be taught to help create professional works of art. All supplies included. (Teens/Adults) (6 weeks)
Fee: $155 for Residents or $175 for Non-Residents
Fee: $155 for Residents or $175 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, 21, August 4 → FULL
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Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, August 5, 12, 5:30-8:00 pm
with Donna Lodynsky
Tuesdays, June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, August 4 → FULL
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Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, August 5, 12, 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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2026 Cheshire Performing & Fine Arts Committee Scholarship Winners
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
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Julia Gonzalez
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Tula Johnson
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in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
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in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
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