Artsplace Cheshire CT

ARTSPLACE HAS MOVED
to 493 WEST MAIN STREET, CHESHIRE

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 Fall Classes and Workshops

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Art in Painting
with Thelma Appel
Wednesdays, November 6-December 18, 12:30-2:30 pm

In this class we will analyze the basics of organizing pictorial space to create a coherent painting. We will master painting in acrylics by learning how to mix primary colors and dilute with white to show contrast between loud and muted values. We will use still-life models and photographs and study Old Master paintings for reference. Ultimately, we will create a unique and dynamic work of art. (6 weeks) Note: No class 11/27
Fee: $155 for Residents or $165 for Non-Residents

Block Printing
with Rita Paradis
Tuesday, October 15, 12:00-3:00pm or
Tuesday, November 12, 12:00-3:00 pm

Block Printing - 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.
Beginning 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.
Fee: $50 for Residents or $55 for Non-Residents per workshop

Classical Watercolor
with Eugene Teixeira
Mondays, November 4-December 9, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Beginner students will work from an image provided by the instructor. Continuing students should 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 is provided to each student. The class goal is for each student to produce a lovely painting in a relaxing art experience. All supplies are included, except for paper towels. (6 weeks)
Fee: $155 for Residents or $165 for Non-Residents

Colored Pencil Beginner
with Norma Curtis
Wednesdays, October 30-December 11, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
or Saturdays, November 2-December 14, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

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 11/27 & 11/30
Fee: $155 for Residents or $165 for Non-Residents

Colored Pencil Techniques
with Rita Paradis
Mondays, September 9-October 21, 1:00-3:00 pm

Learn the many techniques which can give your colored pencil artwork the look of oil paintings. You will study layering, burnishing, dissolving, lifting color, infusing color and so much more. Much emphasis will be placed on achieving proper values, arriving at the desired color and how to achieve specific effects. You will work with artist quality pencils and papers. All supplies are included. Beginners work on projects designed by the instructor and then move on to working on pieces of their own choosing. Intermediate and advanced students work independently with plenty of help and direction from the instructor.
Fee: $155 for Residents or $165 for Non-Residents

Exploring Watercolor
with Bonny Hartigan
Tuesdays, October 29- December 10, 12:30-2:30 pm

Adventure continues! This class will continue to explore the many joys of painting with watercolor. Each session will include a short demo to get us warmed up and suggestions for paintings which will the span more than one class. Students may bring their own reference materials or simply choose to work from the provided ideas. Any level of experience is welcome and encouraged. Join me while we explore a variety of techniques such as wash, dry brush, masking, wet on wet, wet on dry. We will be primarily focusing on landscapes (but students are encouraged to work on anything which interests them). We will be learning color mixing and employing a variety of methods frequently used in watercolor while having fun and playing with this magical medium. (6 weeks) Note: No class 11/26
Fee: $155 for Residents or $165 for Non-Residents

Gouache & Watercolor
with Bonny Hartigan
Tuesdays, October 29-December 10, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Did you know that watercolor and gouache can be used together? They actually play very well together. Students will discover the advantages and characteristics of the two mediums while exploring different techniques including dry brush, wet on wet, wet on dry, glazing, underpainting and blending. We will also get into color theory and composition. Class begins each week with a demo/warm up, and moves into independent work time with the instructor. Students have the option of bringing in their own reference materials or using the reference provided. Focus will be primarily on landscape and natural subjects. All levels of experience welcome and encouraged. (6 weeks) No class: 11/26
Fee: $155 for Residents or $165 for Non-Residents

Fabric Holiday Tree
with Robin McCahill
Friday, November 15 & 22, 6:15-8:15 pm

Cut out a series of continually expanding sizes of fabric circles from provided patterns. Gather the circles with a needle and thread and stack them to form a 6”-8” tree. These are called yoyos. Lovely fun fabrics can be chosen or mixed and matched to make a unique little tree. Artsplace will provide fabrics or bring our own. (2 days)
Fee: $50 for Residents or $55 for Non-Residents

Felted Mug Rug
with Robin McCahill
Sunday, November 17, 10:00 am-2:30 pm

Create a whimsical mug rug or coaster using colorful wool to place your favorite drink on. First, you will wet felt the base. Then, you will needle felt a fun 3-dimensional mini sculpture of an animal or plant companion to help keep your beverage hot or cold. Bring a bag lunch. (1 day)
Fee: $60 for Residents or $65 for Non-Residents

Fiber Arts
with Robin McCahill
Mondays, September 16-October 28, 6:15-8:15 pm

Explore an art form that encompasses form and function. This class is an introduction to weaving, needle felting and wet felting. Create a multicolored large potholder, wet felt a floral bookmark or pin, needle felt a 3-dimensional project and finally make a fun and useful mug rug. (5 weeks) Note: No class 10/14 & 10/21
Fee: $140 for Residents or $150 for Non-Residents

First Friday Art Games
with Megan Jeffery
Friday, November 1, 6:15-8:15 pm
Friday, December 6, 6:15-8:15 pm

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

Fundamentals of Drawing
with Thelma Appel
Wednesdays, November 6-December 18, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

In this class you will learn about basic perspective, the relationships of objects to each other, how to energize a drawing by use of light and dark dynamics, how to explore different drawing instruments to achieve various effects, how to best express volume and how to work with outlines alone. This class is for beginner and intermediate students. (6 weeks) Note: No class 11/27
Fee: $155 for Residents or $165 for Non-Residents

Graphic Memoir
with Megan Jeffery
Wednesdays, October 30-December 11, 9:30-11:30 am
or Wednesdays, October 30-December 11, 6:30-8:30 pm

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. Note: No class 11/27
Fee: $145 for Residents or $155 for Non-Residents

Intro to Oil Painting
with Emerson Crowley
Saturdays, October 19-November 16, 12:30-2:30 pm
or Mondays, October 21-November 18, 6:15-8:15 pm

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. (5 weeks)
Fee: $135 for Residents or $145 for Non-Residents

Let's Get Sewing
with Christine Jewell
Wednesdays, November 6-October 11, 6:15-8:15 pm

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) Note: No class 11/27
Fee: $130 for Residents or $140 for Non-residents

Nail Polish Urban Sketching
with Agnes Wnuk
Sunday, October 27, 1:00-3:00 pm

Oh, those beautiful bottles of polish! Bring some of your favorites or work from our collection to sketch the colorful bottles. Then you will create a watercolor and ink work of art. You’ll learn easy techniques to catch both the color and the shine! (1 day)
Fee: $30 for Residents or $35 for Non-residents

Needle Felted Bird
with Robin McCahill
Friday, November 8, 6:15-8:15 pm

Students will enjoy creating a three-dimensional, life-size song bird from colorful wool. Come refine your skills and learn the technique of dry-felting with a special barbed needle. Instruction will include blending colors, designing wings and adding some finishing details. This fun sculpture workshop is for beginners and those with experience. (1 day)
Fee: $35 for Residents or $40 for Non-Residents

Painted Owl Pillow Cover
with Robin McCahill
Fridays, October 11 & 18, 6:15-8:15 pm

Create your own hand painted pillow cover using a choice of templates or your own design. We will supply the cotton zippered cover (18” square) and the Jacquard Dye-Na-Flow paints. Sketch on fabric and then complete with fabric paint and markers. *The pillow insert is not provided. (2 days)
Fee: $65 for Residents or $70 for Non-Residents

Resin Pendants
with Sarah Moon
Fridays, November 1 & 8, 6:45-8:15 pm

Students will learn to mix and pour resin into molds to create a custom pendant that can then be made into a necklace, earrings, or keychain. You will have the option to add small personalized items (such as small seashells, sand, and beads) or images to your project to create a functional wearable piece of art! (2 days)
Fee: $45 for Residents or $50 for Non-Residents

Stained Glass Spider Web
with Sarah Segovia
Sunday, October 6, 9:30 am-12:00 pm

This beginning course will teach you the basic steps of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering your very own stained glass project. Students will create from a colorful selection of glass. (1 day)
Fee: $45 for Residents or $50 for Non-Residents

Stained Glass
Witch Hat, Ghost or Black Cat
with Sarah Segovia
Sunday, October 6, 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 above and create from a colorful selection of glass. (1 day)
Fee: $45 for Residents or $50 for Non-Residents

Stained Glass
Turkey or Oak Leaf
with Sarah Segovia
Sunday, November 3, 9:30 am-12:00 pm or
Sunday, November 3, 12:30-3:00 pm

Weave a Basket
with Angela Giannella
Sunday, October 20, 10:00 am-3:30 pm (Round Basket)
Sunday, November 3, 10:00 am-3:30 pm (Tall Basket)

Weave a Round Basket - Make a useable piece of art by weaving your own colorful basket out of different size reeds and jute. The round rim is a lovely shape perfect to hold lightweight items such as napkins or biscuits. Bring a bag lunch and an old towel. $15 material fee included. (1 day)
Fee: $90 for Residents or $95 for Non-Residents

Weave a Tall Basket - Make a useable piece of art by weaving your own colorful basket out of different size reeds and jute, choosing your own colors. The unique shape will be fun to make and serve as both a decorative piece and also a useful container for tall items such as serving spoons, chopsticks or dried flowers. Bring a bag lunch and an old towel. $15 material fee included. (1 day)
Fee: $90 for Residents or $95 for Non-Residents

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2024 Cheshire Performing & Fine Arts Committee Scholarship Winners
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad

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in Memory of Richard W. Conrad

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2022 Cheshire Performing & Fine Arts Committee Scholarship Winners
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad

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2021 Cheshire Performing & Fine Arts Committee Scholarship Winners
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad

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2020 Cheshire Performing & Fine Arts Committee Scholarship Winners
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Art classes, camps and workshops for all ages and abilities.

Click here to register online. If you have questions, please call Artsplace at 203-272-2787.

Location: 493 West Main Street, Cheshire

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 9 am-4 pm

Need to know more? New to the area or Artsplace? Have specific questions on classes or programs?
We're here to help - and get you in that creative zone. Call Joan, Karen or Emily at 203-272-ARTS(2787)