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Teen Workshop Descriptions at Artsplace in Cheshire

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Drawing Workshops

Branch Out! Workshop
Draw real tree branches! Through a series of simple exercises with a focus on positive and negative shapes plus simple value changes, create interesting compositions using pencil and graphite. Bring a bag lunch. 
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Drawing a Face Workshop
Learn how to draw and shade a realistic face using graphite pencil. Develop skills in a relaxing atmosphere to personally advance your art. Bring a bag lunch.
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Nature Sketching Workshop
Learn to draw a selection of objects such as shells, driftwood, leaves, seedpods and feathers by close and careful observation through a series of simple exercises. Students will use pencil or graphite. Bring a bag lunch. 
Santa or Snowman Pen & Ink Workshop
Create an adorable 5 x 7 Santa or Snowman portrait in pen & ink and then enhance with colored pencils. Light boxes will be used so no experience is necessary. Have fun and take home a personal gift for someone special.
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Sgraffito Workshop
This workshop will introduce techniques used to create a realistic image of a pear on black scratch board. Using an exacto blade, students will do a subtractive drawing from reference photos. Emphasis will be on form, texture and light and dark contrast. Intermediate drawing skills recommended.

Felting Workshop

Felted Tapestry Workshop
By arranging soft wool on top of different colors, students will create a background, then add a bird on top. With the addition of warm water and soap, magic occurs and the wool shrinks and connects. Students will learn “dry” felting during the following class and embellish to finish the art piece. Family discount available.
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Fiber Arts

Sew a Pillowcase Workshop 
Making a beautiful pillowcase is unbelievably simple using the “Burrito Method.” Quick and easy, students will also learn how to sew a French seam. Create practical art and enjoy using the result!” (If you have a portable sewing machine please bring.

Painting Workshops

Atmospheric Landscape Workshop     
Inspire your imagination and loosen up your flow, as Will McCarthy engages us by sharing his techniques which enable him to paint from his imagination and achieve an atmospheric style that captures in essence, the beauty and the emotion of the landscape. The workshop begins with a lecture and demonstration, then you will launch into a full day of painting and interactions. Day 2 consists of starting new works as well as finishing up the previous day’s works. Includes most of your painting supplies: paint, turps, canvas and paper. You will receive a supply list before the workshop begins. Bring a bag lunch. View Will’s website at: www.williammccarthyart.com.
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Autumn Colors Workshop
Paint a colorful autumn scene in oils. Learn how to do a value drawing, prepare a canvas, transfer the image onto the canvas, mix paint and match the colors using an 8 x 10 photo. Bring a bag lunch.
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Cock-a-doodle-do Oil Painting Workshop            
Paint this handsome rooster in oils. Learn how to do a value drawing, prepare a canvas, transfer the image onto the canvas, mix paint and match the colors using an 8 x 10 photo. Bring a bag lunch.
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Exploring the Color Wheel Workshop
Students will learn about color mixing, high and low key, chroma and value structure through the creation of a saturation chart in this important workshop for all level students. During the afternoon students will paint a shape based abstract design to incorporate the new color knowledge gained. Bring a bag lunch.

Specialty Workshops

Animaton Basics & Beyond Workshop
Students will study the 12 basic principles of 2-D traditional animation. As aspiring animators, they will learn animation concepts and techniques to develop film footage of their animated projects. This course is for mature students, grades 6 and above, who will take time perfecting their art. Bring a flashdrive.
Teen Illustration Workshop
This workshop is for students with intentions of study in illustration, animation or pre-production. It will consist of writing and drawing exercises to complete a portfolio (which will be provided) of character sheets, turnarounds, storyboards, show and episode synopsis. Bring laptops/tablets if possible.

Stained Glass Workshops

Fall Leaf or Heart Stained Glass Workshop
Learn basic techniques of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering your very own stained glass suncatcher. No experience necessary.
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Moravian Star Workshop
Learn basic techniques of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering a 3-D stained glass star. No experience necessary.
Mosaics Holiday Project Workshop
Create a holiday themed ornament. Learn how to cut glass using mosaic wheel cutters. Glass will be adhered in the morning and grouted in the evening (6–7 pm).
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  • Home Summer 2025
  • Kid's Summer 2025
  • Art Galleries
    • 2023 Colored Pencil & Oil Painting Art Show
    • 2023 Kid's Virtual Art Show
    • 2022 Student/Teacher Special Art Show
    • 2021 Student/Teacher/Staff Special Art Show
  • Opportunities
    • Volunteer at Artsplace
    • Become an Instructor
  • About
    • Location/Hours
    • Policies/Procedures >
      • Payment Policies
      • Inclement Weather
      • Ways to Register
      • Register
    • Subscribe to Email
    • CPFA Committee >
      • Members
      • Mission
    • Friends of CPFA/Artsplace, Inc.
    • Financial Aid
  • Instructors
    • Christine M. Jewell
    • Emerson Crowley
    • Eugene Teixeira
    • Jocelyn Pannell
    • Kelley Cooney
    • Mally DeSomma
    • Megan Jeffery
    • Norma Curtis
    • Robin McCahill
    • Rita Paradis
    • Tony Ruggiero
  • John Frederick Kensett