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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
Button Up!
with Melanie Rice
Tuesday, June 24, 6:00-8:00 pm
with Melanie Rice
Tuesday, June 24, 6:00-8:00 pm
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Learn how to sew buttonholes using a sewing machine and attach buttons. This technique can be used for sewing clothing and other items. Students will leave the workshop ready to add buttons to their next sewing project. (Teens/Adults) (1 day)
Fee: $25 for Residents or $30 for Non-Residents |
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Colored Pencil
with Norma Curtis
Saturdays, July 12-August 9
9:30-11:30 am
with Norma Curtis
Saturdays, July 12-August 9
9:30-11:30 am
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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. (Teens/Adults) (5 weeks)
Fee: $130 for Residents or $140 for Non-Residents |
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Creative Bullet Journaling
with Megan Jeffery
Monday-Friday, June 23-27, 6:30-8:00 pm or
Monday-Friday, August 11-15, 6:30-8:00 pm
with Megan Jeffery
Monday-Friday, June 23-27, 6:30-8:00 pm or
Monday-Friday, August 11-15, 6:30-8:00 pm
Join our bullet journal class where art meets organization! Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to refresh your journaling routine, this hands-on class will show you how to design beautiful, personalized layouts that help you stay focused, reduce stress and express your unique style. Learn fun techniques like doodling, hand-lettering, habit-tracking and more. No artistic experience required. Bring your ideas to life one page at a time! (Teens/Adults) (5 days)
Fee: $95 for Residents or $100 for Non-Residents
Fee: $95 for Residents or $100 for Non-Residents
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First Friday Art Games
with Megan Jeffery
August 1, 6:00-8:00 pm
with Megan Jeffery
August 1, 6:00-8:00 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! (Adults) (1 day)
Fee: $20 for Residents or $25 for Non-Residents per workshop |
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Floral Collage
with Melanie Rice
Monday, July 21, 6:00-8:00 pm
with Melanie Rice
Monday, July 21, 6:00-8:00 pm
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Create a still life using dried flowers and decorative papers. Bring your own flowers and/or leaves or use those provided. Leave the workshop with a ready to frame unique piece of art. (Teens/Adults) (1 day)
Fee: $30 for Residents or $35 for Non-Residents per workshop |
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Focus & Highlights
with Agnes Wnuk
June 22, 12:30-3:30 pm
with Agnes Wnuk
June 22, 12:30-3:30 pm
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Learn to use mixed media to create a floral image with a bee. Show some elements in sharp focus in the foreground and other elements blurred in the background. Use watercolor, colored pencil and pen to great effect on watercolor paper. Discover some new techniques that you can apply to your other work. All supplies, along with a frame and mat, are included. (Teens/Adults)
(1 day) Fee: $40 for Residents or $45 for Non-Residents |
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Gel Plate Garden
with Melanie Rice
Thursday, July 24, 6:00-8:00 pm
with Melanie Rice
Thursday, July 24, 6:00-8:00 pm
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Learn how to use gel plate printmaking techniques using soy-based non-toxic ink. We will use flowers and leaves to create a set of four botanical inspired greeting cards. Bring your own flowers and/or leaves or use those provided. (Teens/Adults) (1 day)
Fee: $30 for Residents or $35 for Non-Residents per workshop |
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Gorgeous Glue Books
with Megan Jeffery
Sundays, August 3 & 10, 10:00 am-12:30 pm
with Megan Jeffery
Sundays, August 3 & 10, 10:00 am-12:30 pm
Get sticky with creativity! Join us for a fun and relaxing workshop that’s all about gluing, layering and building beautiful, personalized pages from a variety of found materials magazine cut-outs, vintage paper, fabric and more). It’s an artform that’s perfect for self-expression, relaxation and a little bit of messy fun. Whether you’re new to crafting or a seasoned artist, you’ll learn how to turn humble materials into a cohesive, visually-stunning piece of art. No experience needed. Bring your imagination; we’ll supply the glue sticks. (Teens/Adults) (2 days)
Fee: $65 for Residents or $70 for Non-Residents
Fee: $65 for Residents or $70 for Non-Residents
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Graphic Memoir
with Megan Jeffery
Monday-Friday, August 4-8, 6:30-8:00 pm
with Megan Jeffery
Monday-Friday, August 4-8, 6:30-8:00 pm
Tell your story through the medium of comics! Ready to shape your unique life experience with words and pictures? You’ll learn how to combine art and narrative to create comics about a specific moment in your life, a turning point, or wider stories that could include many generations of your family. No experience is necessary. Just bring your stories and an open mind. This class is perfect for anyone who wants to self-reflect, self-express and wants to learn more about the burgeoning field of graphic memoir. (Adults) (5 days)
Fee: $95 for Residents or $100 for Non-Residents
Fee: $95 for Residents or $100 for Non-Residents
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Junk Journaling
with Megan Jeffery
Monday-Friday, July 21-25, 6:00-8:00 pm
with Megan Jeffery
Monday-Friday, July 21-25, 6:00-8:00 pm
Unlock your creativity where we’ll dive into the world of mixed media art & crafting! We’ll teach you how to transform everyday items like old paper, vintage ephemera and forgotten treasures into one-of-a-kind, ring-bound journals. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or a beginner, this class will guide you through techniques like layering, collage, stamping and more, while discovering how to infuse your personality onto every page. No rules, just fun. Let your creativity run wild and start your Junk Journaling journey today! (Adults) (5 days)
Fee: $120 for Residents or $130 for Non-Residents
Fee: $120 for Residents or $130 for Non-Residents
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Line, Wash and a Little Bit of Gouache
with Bonny Hartigan
Tuesdays, June 24-July 29
10:00 am-12:00 pm
with Bonny Hartigan
Tuesdays, June 24-July 29
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Have you ever wondered about using other mediums with your watercolors? This class will explore some options while using fine line pens and some gouache to add to your watercolor, which creates a whole new look from traditional transparent watercolor. Summer is a fine time to experiment, relax and play while creating your artwork. Instruction is based on instructor demonstration along with student practice. We will use all three mediums in varying degrees while creating images inspired by the natural world around us. (we may even add a bit of colored pencil) Beginners and experienced painters are welcome. It is great fun trying different supplies and combining them with transparent watercolor. (Adults) (6 weeks)
Fee: $155 for Residents or $165 for Non-Residents
Fee: $155 for Residents or $165 for Non-Residents
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Oil & Cold Wax
with Mally DeSomma
Thursday, July 10, 11:00 am-4:00 pm
with Mally DeSomma
Thursday, July 10, 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Students will experiment with the exciting combination of cold wax and oil paint to create several collages. Abstract compositions with combinations of color, marks, lines, forms and shapes will be created. Additional techniques and collages will include old world prints, including xeroxed items you bring along, to create your masterpieces. Bring a roll of paper towels and a box to transport your wet work home. (Adults) (1 day)
Fee: $75 for Residents or $80 for Non-Residents
Fee: $75 for Residents or $80 for Non-Residents
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Stained Glass
with Sarah Segovia
Sunday, June 22, 9:30 am-12:00 pm or 12:30-3:00 pm
with Sarah Segovia
Sunday, June 22, 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, July 27, 9:30 am-12:00 pm or 12:30-3:00 pm
with Sarah Segovia
Sunday, July 27, 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 10, 9:30 am-12:00 pm or 12:30-3:00 pm
with Sarah Segovia
Sunday, August 10, 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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Trash Art
with Sarah Schneiderman
Saturday, July 19, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
with Sarah Schneiderman
Saturday, July 19, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
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Using found objects and non-recyclable trash, the participants will create their own works of art on canvas. Imagery templates will include fish and birds, though any subject may be created. This workshop is about the process and creative recycling. You’ll learn how to make art out of what you have on hand and to interpret an image by layering objects and trash. Bring some of yours! (Teens/Adults) (1 day)
Fee: $35 for Residents or $40 for Non-Residents |
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Zipper Magic
with Melanie Rice
Thursday, June 26, 6:00-8:00 pm
with Melanie Rice
Thursday, June 26, 6:00-8:00 pm
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Learn how to attach zippers to projects using a sewing machine. The workshop will cover visible and invisible zippers. This knowledge will expand the breadth of projects the student can sew. (Teens/Adults) (1 day)
Fee: $25 for Residents or $30 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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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
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