Registration for Summer Classes will open on May 26th.
Registration for Summer Camp is open now.
Scroll down to see a list of upcoming classes or click the link below to register for Spring 2!
Registration for Summer Camp is open now.
Scroll down to see a list of upcoming classes or click the link below to register for Spring 2!
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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 Spring 2 Classes and Workshops
Camp Registration is Available
First Friday Art Games
with Megan Jeffery
June 6, 6:00-8:00 pm
with Megan Jeffery
June 6, 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! (1 day)
Fee: $20 for Residents or $25 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. (1 day)
Fee: $40 for Residents or $45 for Non-Residents |
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Friday Felting
with Robin McCahill
Fridays, May 23 & 30, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Fridays, June 6 & 13, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
with Robin McCahill
Fridays, May 23 & 30, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Fridays, June 6 & 13, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Wool is a timeless medium. Come learn to use a special barbed needle to create dry-felted artwork. New techniques and skills will be built upon each time the workshop is repeated. Projects suggestions may include colorful two-dimensional tapestries, three-dimensional animals, trivets, mug rugs, miniatures, game pieces and greeting cards! No experience is necessary. Your projects will be unique and colorful. (2 days)
Fee: $60 for Residents or $65 for Non-Residents per workshop
Fee: $60 for Residents or $65 for Non-Residents per workshop
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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. (1 day)
Fee: $45 for Residents or $50 for Non-Residents
Fee: $45 for Residents or $50 for Non-Residents
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Acrylic Painting
with Emerson Crowley
Saturdays, May 31-June 21, 12:00-2:00 pm
with Emerson Crowley
Saturdays, May 31-June 21, 12:00-2:00 pm
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This class introduces students to foundational acrylic painting techniques with a focus on developing personal style and creative exploration. Through the process of painting a still life image, students will learn color theory, brushwork and composition strategies. The end product will vary for each student, using the tools and techniques practiced in class. All supplies are included, except for paper towels (please bring a roll). (4 weeks)
Fee: $105 for Residents or $115 for Non-Residents |
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Junk Journaling
with Megan Jeffery
Sunday, May 18, 9:00 am-12:00 pm and
Sunday, June 22, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
with Megan Jeffery
Sunday, May 18, 9:00 am-12:00 pm and
Sunday, June 22, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Join us as we construct an easy and very adaptable junk journal, making use of junk mail, packaging and more. We’ll set to filling pages up with reminiscences (drawing, doodling, writing), creating beautiful art pieces that simultaneously document the important and ordinary days of our lives. Additionally, how to get involved in online junk journaling groups and where to get junk journaling “prompts” will be discussed. (2 days)
Fee: $110 for Residents or $120 for Non-Residents
Fee: $110 for Residents or $120 for Non-Residents
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Colored Pencil
with Norma Curtis
Saturdays, May 10-June 21
9:30-11:30 am
with Norma Curtis
Saturdays, May 10-June 21
9:30-11:30 am
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Colored Pencil - 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) No class 5/24
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Exploring Watercolor
with Bonny Hartigan
Tuesdays, April 22-May 27
10:00 am-12:00 pm or 12:30-2:30 pm
with Bonny Hartigan
Tuesdays, April 22-May 27
10:00 am-12:00 pm or 12:30-2:30 pm
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This class explores the many joys and challenges of painting with watercolor. Each week will include a short demo to get us warmed up and instructor suggestions for paintings which may span more than one class. Students may bring their own reference or simply choose to work from the provided ideas. Whether you are new to this medium or just want to dedicate time during your week to practice and improve your skill, this class offers something for you. Join me while we explore a variety of techniques and subjects. Students will be encouraged to work on composition and values as well as color mixing and water control. We will mainly focus on landscapes but this will vary depending upon class input and interests. So come and join us for a bit of escape, fun and play with this magical medium. (6 weeks)
Fee: $155 for Residents or $165 for Non-Residents |
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Graphic Memoir
with Megan Jeffery
Wednesdays, May 7-June 11, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
with Megan Jeffery
Wednesdays, May 7-June 11, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
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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, May 7-June 11, 6:15-7:45 pm
with Christine Jewell
Wednesdays, May 7-June 11, 6:15-7:45 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. Ages 15-Adult (5 weeks) No class 5/14
Fee: $100 for Residents or $110 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
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in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
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in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
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