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SUMMARY:MEMBERS & PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS PARTY! 
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 20\n6:00 – 8:00 PM\nFive Points Arts Center – FREE AND OPEN TO ALL\nFive Points Members are a part of a vibrant community where creativity\, innovation\, and connection thrive. Members enjoy exclusive benefits\, including discounts on workshops and classes\, special invitations to exhibitions and events\, and access to unique opportunities throughout the year. More importantly\,  your membership helps sustain inspiring exhibitions\, educational programs\, and creative spaces that enrich our community while connecting you with artists and art enthusiasts who share a passion for the visual arts.\nCurious about becoming a member? Join us for our Members & Prospective Members Party on Thursday\, August 20\, and discover everything Five Points membership has to offer. Meet fellow members\, connect with artists and staff\, tour our Arts Center\, and experience the creative community that makes Five Points such a special place.\nFive Points Arts Center: 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\nRain or Shine!\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/members-prospective-members-party/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:PHOTOGRAPHY: ANALOG TO DIGITAL
DESCRIPTION:with Thad Kubis \nFridays\, September 11 – 25 \n10 AM – 2 PM \nAges: 18+\nMembers: $211.50 / Non-members: $235 \nThad Kubis will take you on a photographic tour from analog to digital and everything in between! Beginning with film and darkroom skills you will experience both 35mm and large format camera systems. Contact sheets and prints will be made by the second class as you transition to digital and discuss the positive and negatives (pun intended!) of both technologies. By class three you will be making digital prints to compare with your analog prints and be introduced to Smartphone and other digital editing tools. If you ever wondered what the best route to take photographically\, this class is for you!\nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/photography-analog-to-digital/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T140000
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SUMMARY:DRAW & UNWIND: A ZENTANGLE WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:with Celine Cracco \nTuesday\, September 15 \n2 – 4 PM \nAges: 15+\nMembers: $36 / Non-members: $40 \nThis is an easy-to-learn mindfulness practice and a fun way to create beautiful images through drawing structured patterns or “tangles.” You will use a combination of lines\, simple curves\, S-curves\, and orbs. Zentangle helps increase focus\, creativity\, and a sense of calm. If you can write your name\, you can create unique tangles! The class will cover the essentials to understanding and practicing the Zentangle Method. \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/draw-unwind-a-zentangle-workshop/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T120000
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SUMMARY:DRAWING WHAT YOU SEE: SKETCHBOOK DIARY
DESCRIPTION:with Marc Stolfi \nThursdays: September 17\, 24\, and October 1 & 8 \n10 AM – 12 PM \nAges: 15+\nMembers: $108 / Non-members: $120 \nSketching is a powerful way to learn how to draw what you see. In this class\, participants will build confidence and develop core observational drawing skills through hands-on practice and experimentaion. Each session will introduce new techiques and encourage personal expression. Participants will work in their own sketchbooks\, building a body of work over four weeks. Stick with it\, and you will walk away with a great visual diary and a whole new way of seeing the world! \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/drawing-what-you-see-sketchbook-diary/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T193000
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SUMMARY:HOLLYWOOD IN YOUR POCKET: SMARTPHONE AS MOVIE CAMERA
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Jay Ignaszewski \nDates: Thursdays\, September 17 – October 8\, 2026 \nTime: 5:30 – 7:30 PM \nAges: 16+ \nMembers: $108 \nNon-Members: $120 \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/hollywood-in-your-pocket-smartphone-as-movie-camera/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T130000
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SUMMARY:EXPLORE PRINTMAKING IN EIGHT WEEKS
DESCRIPTION:with Kathleen Schroeder \nFridays\, September 18 – November 6\, 2026  \n10 AM – 1 PM \nAges: 18+\nMembers: $324 / Non-members: $360 \nExplore the basics of monotype\, relief\, and lithography printmaking in one eight-week course. You will work on three different presses and will gain a general familiarity with the workings of our community print shop. No printmaking experience is necessary – just a curiosity and desire to discover what printmaking can be. This class will give you the tools to push your skills to higher levels in more focused classes offered by FPAC. \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/explore-printmaking-in-eight-weeks/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T140000
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SUMMARY:PHOTOGRAPHY: ANALOG TO DIGITAL
DESCRIPTION:with Thad Kubis \nFridays\, September 11 – 25 \n10 AM – 2 PM \nAges: 18+\nMembers: $211.50 / Non-members: $235 \nThad Kubis will take you on a photographic tour from analog to digital and everything in between! Beginning with film and darkroom skills you will experience both 35mm and large format camera systems. Contact sheets and prints will be made by the second class as you transition to digital and discuss the positive and negatives (pun intended!) of both technologies. By class three you will be making digital prints to compare with your analog prints and be introduced to Smartphone and other digital editing tools. If you ever wondered what the best route to take photographically\, this class is for you!\nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/photography-analog-to-digital/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T193000
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SUMMARY:HOLLYWOOD IN YOUR POCKET: SMARTPHONE AS MOVIE CAMERA
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Jay Ignaszewski \nDates: Thursdays\, September 17 – October 8\, 2026 \nTime: 5:30 – 7:30 PM \nAges: 16+ \nMembers: $108 \nNon-Members: $120 \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/hollywood-in-your-pocket-smartphone-as-movie-camera/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T140000
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SUMMARY:PASTELS FOR BEGINNERS: A HANDS-ON INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION:with Mary Beth Sasso\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 19 & Sunday\, September 20 \n10 AM – 2 PM \nAges: 18+\nMembers: $108 / Non-members: $120 \nA perfect workshop for beginners or those with some experience! Learn the basics\, including how to create the soft blends and bright colors that pastels are known for. This class will cover essential skills including layering\, mixing colors\, and making marks. You will also learn about different types of pastels and papers to help you build your own collection. Be ready to explore and leave class with a completed work of art. \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/pastels-for-beginners-a-hands-on-introduction-2/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T140000
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SUMMARY:PASTELS FOR BEGINNERS: A HANDS-ON INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION:with Mary Beth Sasso\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 19 & Sunday\, September 20 \n10 AM – 2 PM \nAges: 18+\nMembers: $108 / Non-members: $120 \nA perfect workshop for beginners or those with some experience! Learn the basics\, including how to create the soft blends and bright colors that pastels are known for. This class will cover essential skills including layering\, mixing colors\, and making marks. You will also learn about different types of pastels and papers to help you build your own collection. Be ready to explore and leave class with a completed work of art. \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/pastels-for-beginners-a-hands-on-introduction-2/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T140000
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SUMMARY:SCREEN PRINTING BASICS: TURN YOUR ART INTO APPAREL
DESCRIPTION:with Nick Collabella\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 20 & 27 \n10 AM – 2 PM \nAges: 18+\nMembers: $121.50 / Non-members: $135 \nTurn your photo or drawing of your choice into wearable art in this one-color screen-printing class. You will learn how to create a halftone print of your image to print on a t-shirt or tote bag. \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/screen-printing-basics-turn-your-art-into-apparel/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T133000
DTSTAMP:20260807T180656Z
CREATED:20260807T180656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T180656Z
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SUMMARY:CERAMIC WHEEL THROWING AND SURFACE TECHNIQUES
DESCRIPTION:with Kathy Cady\n\n\n\n\nWednesdays: September 23\, 30\, October 7\, 14\, 21\, & 28 \n9:30 AM – 1:30 PM \nAges: 18+\nMembers: $378 / Non-members: $420 \nLearn the fundamentals of wheel throwing and explore surface techniques such as sgraffito\, slip trailing\, and glaze applications. This workshop is designed for beginners\, intermediate\, and advanced potters. Pinch\, coil\, and slab hand-building techniques will be explored for students who enjoy those methods of instruction. With the guidance of instructive technical support\, all levels are welcome to participate in forming artistic creations from our earth’s wondrous properties. An emphasis will be on individual experimentation and expressive conceptual design. \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/ceramic-wheel-throwing-and-surface-techniques-5/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260807T175008Z
CREATED:20260807T175008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T175008Z
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SUMMARY:DRAWING WHAT YOU SEE: SKETCHBOOK DIARY
DESCRIPTION:with Marc Stolfi \nThursdays: September 17\, 24\, and October 1 & 8 \n10 AM – 12 PM \nAges: 15+\nMembers: $108 / Non-members: $120 \nSketching is a powerful way to learn how to draw what you see. In this class\, participants will build confidence and develop core observational drawing skills through hands-on practice and experimentaion. Each session will introduce new techiques and encourage personal expression. Participants will work in their own sketchbooks\, building a body of work over four weeks. Stick with it\, and you will walk away with a great visual diary and a whole new way of seeing the world! \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/drawing-what-you-see-sketchbook-diary/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260807T175927Z
CREATED:20260807T175927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T175927Z
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SUMMARY:EXPLORE PRINTMAKING IN EIGHT WEEKS
DESCRIPTION:with Kathleen Schroeder \nFridays\, September 18 – November 6\, 2026  \n10 AM – 1 PM \nAges: 18+\nMembers: $324 / Non-members: $360 \nExplore the basics of monotype\, relief\, and lithography printmaking in one eight-week course. You will work on three different presses and will gain a general familiarity with the workings of our community print shop. No printmaking experience is necessary – just a curiosity and desire to discover what printmaking can be. This class will give you the tools to push your skills to higher levels in more focused classes offered by FPAC. \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/explore-printmaking-in-eight-weeks/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260807T174253Z
CREATED:20260807T174253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T174253Z
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SUMMARY:PHOTOGRAPHY: ANALOG TO DIGITAL
DESCRIPTION:with Thad Kubis \nFridays\, September 11 – 25 \n10 AM – 2 PM \nAges: 18+\nMembers: $211.50 / Non-members: $235 \nThad Kubis will take you on a photographic tour from analog to digital and everything in between! Beginning with film and darkroom skills you will experience both 35mm and large format camera systems. Contact sheets and prints will be made by the second class as you transition to digital and discuss the positive and negatives (pun intended!) of both technologies. By class three you will be making digital prints to compare with your analog prints and be introduced to Smartphone and other digital editing tools. If you ever wondered what the best route to take photographically\, this class is for you!\nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/photography-analog-to-digital/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T193000
DTSTAMP:20260807T175311Z
CREATED:20260807T175311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T175311Z
UID:46390-1790357400-1790364600@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:HOLLYWOOD IN YOUR POCKET: SMARTPHONE AS MOVIE CAMERA
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Jay Ignaszewski \nDates: Thursdays\, September 17 – October 8\, 2026 \nTime: 5:30 – 7:30 PM \nAges: 16+ \nMembers: $108 \nNon-Members: $120 \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/hollywood-in-your-pocket-smartphone-as-movie-camera/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260520T155344Z
CREATED:20260520T155208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T155344Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Opening 9/25
DESCRIPTION:September 25 – November 7\, 2026 (6 weeks) \nOpening reception: Friday\, September 25\, 6-8 pm \nArtist Talk: Friday\, October 23\, 6:30 pm \nWest Gallery – TBA \nTDP Gallery – TBA \nEast Gallery – Sandra Guze – Solo
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/gallery-opening-9-25/
LOCATION:Five Points Gallery\, 33 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260807T181453Z
CREATED:20260807T181453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T181453Z
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SUMMARY:A Photographic Walk in the Woods with Thad Kubis
DESCRIPTION:with Thad Kubis \n\n\n\n\nChoose one or more hikes (but all are welcome to attend the critique on 11/7/26) \n\nSaturday\, September 26\, 2026: 10 am – Noon; The John Brown Trail\nSaturday\, October 10\, 2026: 10 am – 1 pm; White Memorial Preserve\, Loop Trail\nSaturday\, October 24\, 2026: 11 am – 1 pm; White Memorial Preserve\, Wheeler Trail Fall Colors\nSaturday\, November 7\, 2026: 10 am – Noon; Photo Critique\, Five Points Arts Center Community Room\n\nAges: 16+ \nMembers: $40.50 each walk \nNon-Members: $45 each walk \nJoin Thad Kubis and other photographic enthusiasts for a series of photographic walks taking place at regional trails all within 15 minutes of the Five Points Arts Center. Each walk will be 2 – 3 hours in length and will visit various settings including local woods\, lakes and ponds. This class is open to all skill levels and all photographic formats from the Smartphone to the 4×5 and everything in between. Thad will discuss creative composition\, exposure challenges\, and answer any photographic questions that arise along the way. Regardless if you sign up for  one walk or all four\, you are welcome to join the critique on November 7th for feedback on your resulting prints or slides. \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/a-photographic-walk-in-the-woods-with-thad-kubis/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T180926Z
CREATED:20260807T180926Z
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SUMMARY:A RAY OF CLAY: CYANOTYPE PRINTING ON CERAMICS
DESCRIPTION:with Linda McMillan\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 26: 1 – 4 PM \nSaturday\, October 17: 1 – 2 PM \nSaturday\, October 24: 1 – 3 PM \nAges: 18+ \nMembers: $90 / Non-Members: $100 \nDiscover the magic of combining clay\, sunlight\, and one of the world’s oldest photographic processes. In this hands-on class\, you will begin by creating ceramic slab works that will be fired and prepared as your “canvas.” Once the clay is ready\, you will explore the fascinating cyanotype process\, using light sensitive chemistry\, botanicals\, and found objects to create beautiful Prussian blue images. No prior experience with clay or cyantotype is necessary: just bring your curiosity and creativity! Whether you’re a potter\, photographer\, mixed-media artist\, or simply looking to try something new\, you will leave with a unique ceramic artwork and the skill to continue exploring this blend or art\, science and nature. \n*Please note: the varying class times are due to the time needed for pieces to dry\, be fired\, coated with chemistry etc. \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/a-ray-of-clay-cyanotype-printing-on-ceramics/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T181125Z
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SUMMARY:INTRODUCTION TO PAPER ENGINEERING AND POP-UPS
DESCRIPTION:with Marianne Petit\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 26 \n1 AM – 4 PM \nAges: 14+\nMembers: $58.50 / Non-members: $65 \nThis immersive\, three-hour hands-on workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of paper engineering. Explore basic techniques including folds\, layers\, and pull-tabs\, and learn how to transform a flat sheet of paper into a dynamic\, three-dimensional structure that pops. No experience necessary! \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/introduction-to-paper-engineering-and-pop-ups-2/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T140000
DTSTAMP:20260807T180241Z
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SUMMARY:SCREEN PRINTING BASICS: TURN YOUR ART INTO APPAREL
DESCRIPTION:with Nick Collabella\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, September 20 & 27 \n10 AM – 2 PM \nAges: 18+\nMembers: $121.50 / Non-members: $135 \nTurn your photo or drawing of your choice into wearable art in this one-color screen-printing class. You will learn how to create a halftone print of your image to print on a t-shirt or tote bag. \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/screen-printing-basics-turn-your-art-into-apparel/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T140000
DTSTAMP:20260807T182017Z
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SUMMARY:BOTANNICAL PRINTING - SILK SCARVES
DESCRIPTION:with Bonnee Pecquex\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 29 \nTime: 11 AM – 2 PM \nAges: 18+ \nMembers: $54 / Non-Members: $60 \nBotanical printing\, or eco-printing\, is a beautiful fusion of art and nature that transforms leaves\, flowers\, and other botanical materials into one-of-a-kind impressions on fabric. Using the natural pigments and tannins found within each plant\, combined with carefully applied heat and pressure\, every print reveals intricate patterns and colors that can never be exactly replicated. Each participant will take home a unique silk scarf of their own design. \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/botannical-printing-silk-scarves/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T133000
DTSTAMP:20260807T180656Z
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SUMMARY:CERAMIC WHEEL THROWING AND SURFACE TECHNIQUES
DESCRIPTION:with Kathy Cady\n\n\n\n\nWednesdays: September 23\, 30\, October 7\, 14\, 21\, & 28 \n9:30 AM – 1:30 PM \nAges: 18+\nMembers: $378 / Non-members: $420 \nLearn the fundamentals of wheel throwing and explore surface techniques such as sgraffito\, slip trailing\, and glaze applications. This workshop is designed for beginners\, intermediate\, and advanced potters. Pinch\, coil\, and slab hand-building techniques will be explored for students who enjoy those methods of instruction. With the guidance of instructive technical support\, all levels are welcome to participate in forming artistic creations from our earth’s wondrous properties. An emphasis will be on individual experimentation and expressive conceptual design. \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/ceramic-wheel-throwing-and-surface-techniques-5/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260807T175008Z
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SUMMARY:DRAWING WHAT YOU SEE: SKETCHBOOK DIARY
DESCRIPTION:with Marc Stolfi \nThursdays: September 17\, 24\, and October 1 & 8 \n10 AM – 12 PM \nAges: 15+\nMembers: $108 / Non-members: $120 \nSketching is a powerful way to learn how to draw what you see. In this class\, participants will build confidence and develop core observational drawing skills through hands-on practice and experimentaion. Each session will introduce new techiques and encourage personal expression. Participants will work in their own sketchbooks\, building a body of work over four weeks. Stick with it\, and you will walk away with a great visual diary and a whole new way of seeing the world! \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/drawing-what-you-see-sketchbook-diary/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260807T175927Z
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SUMMARY:EXPLORE PRINTMAKING IN EIGHT WEEKS
DESCRIPTION:with Kathleen Schroeder \nFridays\, September 18 – November 6\, 2026  \n10 AM – 1 PM \nAges: 18+\nMembers: $324 / Non-members: $360 \nExplore the basics of monotype\, relief\, and lithography printmaking in one eight-week course. You will work on three different presses and will gain a general familiarity with the workings of our community print shop. No printmaking experience is necessary – just a curiosity and desire to discover what printmaking can be. This class will give you the tools to push your skills to higher levels in more focused classes offered by FPAC. \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/explore-printmaking-in-eight-weeks/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T193000
DTSTAMP:20260807T175311Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T175311Z
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SUMMARY:HOLLYWOOD IN YOUR POCKET: SMARTPHONE AS MOVIE CAMERA
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Jay Ignaszewski \nDates: Thursdays\, September 17 – October 8\, 2026 \nTime: 5:30 – 7:30 PM \nAges: 16+ \nMembers: $108 \nNon-Members: $120 \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/hollywood-in-your-pocket-smartphone-as-movie-camera/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T160000
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SUMMARY:BUILDING A FLOATING FRAME
DESCRIPTION:with Victor Leger\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 3 \n9 AM – 4 PM \nAges: 18+\nMembers: $126 / Non-members: $140 \nBack by popular demand! Turn strips of wood into a beautiful frame for your artwork under the guidance of Vic Leger. Beginning with 5/4” x 4” poplar wood (the combined length and width of the desired artwork size)\, participants will learn how to create a finished floating frame. Come experience the David Marks Woodworking Lab at FPAC and start making your own frames! \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/building-a-floating-frame-4/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T140000
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SUMMARY:INTRODUCTION TO LETTERPRESS PRINTING
DESCRIPTION:with Patrick Barrett\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 3\, & Sunday\, October 4 \n10 AM – 2 PM \nAges: 18+\nMembers: $108 / Non-members: $120 \nThis hands-on workshop introduces the basics of traditional letterpress printing. Participants will learn to set type by hand\, prepare a press for printing\, and explore the fundamentals of inking and impression. By the end of the class\, each student will have gained practical experience with the process and will take home a small set of hand-printed cards or similar projects. No prior experience is required. \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/introduction-to-letterpress-printing/2026-10-03/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260812T201617Z
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SUMMARY:Threads of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 3\n4:30 – 8:00 PM\nTickets available via Eventbrite; register by 9/25\nJoin us for an inspiring evening featuring the story of Maison Chance\, providing homes\, education\, healthcare\, and vocational opportunities for orphaned children and people with disabilities in Vietnam.\nBid on original artwork by a Connecticut artist paired with a Handscrafted Embroidery recreation by artists with disabilities at Maison Chance. Two works of art. One powerful story. One life-changing mission.\nTwo works of art. One powerful story One life-changing mission\nEvent includes: Exclusive Documentary\, Keynote Address\, Silent Auction\, Raffle\, Prizes\, Wine & Hors D’oeuvres.\nFive Points Arts Center: 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\nTICKETS & MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/threads-of-hope/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rental
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260807T182302Z
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SUMMARY:INTRODUCTION TO LETTERPRESS PRINTING
DESCRIPTION:with Patrick Barrett\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, October 3\, & Sunday\, October 4 \n10 AM – 2 PM \nAges: 18+\nMembers: $108 / Non-members: $120 \nThis hands-on workshop introduces the basics of traditional letterpress printing. Participants will learn to set type by hand\, prepare a press for printing\, and explore the fundamentals of inking and impression. By the end of the class\, each student will have gained practical experience with the process and will take home a small set of hand-printed cards or similar projects. No prior experience is required. \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/introduction-to-letterpress-printing/2026-10-04/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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