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SUMMARY:Stained Glass: Origami Crane
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Segovia \nDate: Saturday\, February 3\, 2024 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nAges: 12+ \nMembers: $77 \nNon-Members: $85 \nJoin us for an exciting workshop with instructor\, Sarah Segovia\, as she shows participants basic techniques of stained glass\, including cutting\, grinding\, foiling and soldering. With many glass colors and textures to choose from\, you will learn the steps of assembling this 3D glass origami sculpture. \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/stained-glass-origami-crane/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T170000
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SUMMARY:Book Making: Secrets of the Belgian Binding
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sydney Samele \nDate: Monday\, February 5\, 2024 \nTime: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM \nAges: 14+ \nMembers: $112 \nNon-Members: $120 \nLearn how to make your own book using the Secret Belgian Binding. In this exciting workshop\, participants 14 and up are welcome to join Instructor\, Sydney Samele\, as she guides participants through each step\, from selecting patterned book covers\, to folding a variety of papers\, and finally sewing their own hardcover book. As a functional art form\, this book makes a great gift\, sketchbook\, journal\, or scrapbook! \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/book-making-secrets-of-the-belgian-binding/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T130000
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SUMMARY:Coiled Basket Weaving
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Arnethia Douglass \nDates: Saturday\, February 10 – Sunday\, February 11\, 2024 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM  \nAges: 14+ \nMembers: $81 \nNon-Members: $90 \nLet’s dive into the ancient art on coiled basketry with Instructor\, Arnethia Douglass! In this beginner class\, participants will learn the basics of coiled basket weaving. Using yarn\, raffia\, and tapestry needles\, Instructor Arnethia will guide participants in every step of the basket making process. \n  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/coiled-basket-weaving/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174538
CREATED:20231026T174319Z
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SUMMARY:Pastel Pet Portrait Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Mary Beth Sasso \nDate: Saturday\, February 10th  \nTime: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nMembers: $108 \nNon-Members: $120 \nJoin this rewarding and creative Pastel Pet Portrait Workshop\, where you’ll learn to capture the essence and personality of your beloved furry or feathered companions through the vibrant medium of pastels. Learn how to bring out the texture of fur\, whiskers\, and eyes with blending\, layering\, and detailing techniques. \n  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/pastel-pet-portrait-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:20240210T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T133000
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SUMMARY:Year of the Dragon: A Lunar New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, February 10\, 2024 \nTime: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm \nAges: All Ages \nMembers: $9 (Individual) / $22.50 (Family) \nNon-Members: $10 (Individual) / $25 (Family) \n  \nAll are welcome to join and celebrate the Year of the Dragon! Learn how to fold dragons\, cranes and jumping frogs in our origami workshop\, design your own red envelope with stamps\, and use a bamboo brush to make Asian brush paintings with artist Christine Mitchell! Learn all about this holiday in our Library where we will be reading “The Dancing Dragon” and coloring animals from the Chinese Zodiac! \n  \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/lunar-new-year/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T160000
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SUMMARY:Printmaking: Monotypes With & Without a Press
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Tony Kirk \nDate: Sunday\, February 11\, 2024 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nAges: 14+ \nMembers: $108 \nNon-Members: $120 \n  \nThroughout history\, artists such as Maurice Prendergast hand burnished Japanese paper in order to transfer their inked image without a press. In this printmaking workshop\, participants will learn how to print by hand and print using a press in our Robert Dente Printmaking Lab. Instructor Tony Kirk will show participants how to set up the press for printing and how to adjust the pressure to ensure a good impression. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/printmaking-monotypes-with-without-a-press/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T193000
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: February 23\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the upcoming in-person Artist Talk\, Moderated by Nancy Stuart.  \nFeaturing: David Holzman\, Susan Clinard\, Sarah Haviland\, Sue Mullaney\, Susan Rood\, Tammy Wofsey \n  \nEast Gallery:  Under the Arch: David Holzman \nDavid Holzman’s intricately carved sculptures combine figurative elements with forms inspired by world architecture and religious cultures\, notably seen in his Arch\, Tower\, and Reliquary works. Holzman also implements the practice of automatic drawing when creating these works\, quoting “My process is an uncontrolled fit\, eyes closed\, madly scribbling\, which leads to more drawing\, eyes open in an attempt to order chaos in a presentable way.” His paintings which will also be on display come from his new series “Terra Firma”\, which continues the automatic drawing approach\, by investigating the dynamic of a square format. As a whole\, Holzman’s work drives home the importance of narrative in human connections and what it means to be alive. \n\nThe West & TDP Galleries- Mind’s Eye \nSusan Clinard\, Sarah Haviland\, Sue Mullaney\, Susan Rood\, and Tammy Wofsey \nSusan Clinard’s figural assemblages embody elements of play\, experimentation\, and storytelling. Starting by sculpting detailed hands and faces in clay or resin\, Susan then incorporates found objects that range from everyday objects to antiquities and textiles. Clinard’s work emphasizes her sense of wonder when discovering how feelings become tied to an object’s form\, texture\, and compositions giving it a new meaning or narrative. \nSarah Haviland’s sculptures strike a balance between abstract form and human or avian identity. By combining stories from reality and mythology from around the world\, this series reflects connections in various cultures\, as well as contemporary societal and environmental issues. The linear and \nsemitransparent figures made from wire\, plastics\, wire mesh\, and other mixed media embody a sense of distilled emotion and archetypal presence. \nSue Mullaney’s ambiguous collage-based works rely on the viewer’s interaction and interpretations. All of the works tell stories but the narratives may not be wholly dependable\, interpretations often slip into a different reality or sur-reality. Mullaney states\, “I find it enjoyable to select conventional images from a wide variety of sources and mix and recast them in sometimes startling ways. Often that process leads to the creation of whole new worlds; surreal\, bizarre\, or whimsical. \nSusan Rood is a printmaker who holds a great interest in visual narratives and storytelling that relate to her life. Her compositions are flooded with multiple images that the viewer is tasked to make sense of simultaneously in a similar manner to comics\, graphic novels\, and advertising. Rood’s multipaneled linocut collages tell personal stories that are created with images designed to both reveal and conceal these narratives. \nTammy Wofsey’s tactile linocut and chine collé prints aim to contain the natural world on a single sheet of paper. This world-building visual storytelling depicts multiple cells that represent various aspects of the natural world. Wofsey states\, “My artwork tries to draw a human connection with our world and the slowing down of time. We are whole when we are connected to the soil and earth.”
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/artist-talk-february-23-2024/
LOCATION:Five Points Gallery\, 33 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk
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SUMMARY:Printmaking: Chiaroscuro Etching
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Mark Zunino \nDate: Saturday\, March 2 & Saturday\, March 9\, 2024 \nTime: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM \nAges: 14+ \nMembers: $251 \nNon-Members: $275 \nJoin us for a weekend of exciting experimentation in the our Robert Dente Printmaking Lab! Designed for both beginners and etchers with experience\, Instructor Mark Zunino will demonstrate various etching techniques and guide participants through each step of the etching process. This workshop will introduce participants to techniques including soft ground\, aquatint\, drypoint\, and burnishing. Every participant will receive two copper plates and a variety of etching tools to create their very own chiaroscuro (meaning light & dark) prints! \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/printmaking-chiaroscuro-etching/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T160000
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SUMMARY:Chemigrams
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Jessica Somers \nDate: Saturday\, March 2\, 2024 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nAges: 16+ \nMembers: $101 \nNon-Members: $110 \nChemigrams are made using photo paper\, chemistry\, and light. This technique predates the invention of photography by over 100 years and combines painterly techniques and photography to make one-of-a-kind\, cameraless images. In this workshop\, participants will be guided through a variety of approaches to making chemigrams including chemistry application techniques\, masking and resists\, and incorporating physical objects into their design. \n  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/chemigrams/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T100000
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SUMMARY:Cyanotypes in Color
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Dan Baird-Miller \nDate: Saturday\, March 9\, 2024 \nTime: 10 AM – 4 PM \nAges: 14+ \nMembers: $162 \nNon-Members: $180 \n  \nThis workshop will take participants beyond the basics of the cyanotype process through experimentation with non-traditional papers and exploring how a cyanotype changes based on the materials used. \nThis alternative photography technique is known for its dark blue hue\, which can be altered depending on the surface it is printed on. \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/cyanotypes-in-color-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:20240318T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174538
CREATED:20231212T172710Z
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SUMMARY:Abstraction and Color
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Aaron Flynn \nDates: March 18\, 25 & April 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 2024 \nTime: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM \nAges: 14+ \nMembers: $135 \nNon-Members: $150 \nIn this workshop you will be exploring color for the sake of color in an abstract realm. You will gain an understanding of color\, and how a color behaves interacting with the colors next to it. You will be mixing colors to achieve value\, chroma and intensity\, and possibly exploring other options to achieve color without using paint! \n  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/abstraction-and-color-2/2024-03-18/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T200000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Stained Glass
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Segovia  \nDates: Thursdays\, April 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, 2024 \nTime: 6 PM – 8 PM \nAges: 12+ \nMembers: $108 \nNon-Members: $120 \n  \nJoin instructor\, Sarah Segovia\, for a comprehensive introduction to the art of stained glass. Starting with basic techniques\, this workshop will cover how to use a variety of tools to cut\, shape and solder glass through the construction of a suncatcher. Building upon these skills\, Sarah Segovia will guide participants through the process of designing and creating their own piece. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/beginner-stained-glass/2024-04-04/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T143000
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SUMMARY:Abstraction and Color
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Aaron Flynn \nDates: March 18\, 25 & April 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 2024 \nTime: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM \nAges: 14+ \nMembers: $135 \nNon-Members: $150 \nIn this workshop you will be exploring color for the sake of color in an abstract realm. You will gain an understanding of color\, and how a color behaves interacting with the colors next to it. You will be mixing colors to achieve value\, chroma and intensity\, and possibly exploring other options to achieve color without using paint! \n  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/abstraction-and-color-2/2024-04-08/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T200000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Stained Glass
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Segovia  \nDates: Thursdays\, April 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, 2024 \nTime: 6 PM – 8 PM \nAges: 12+ \nMembers: $108 \nNon-Members: $120 \n  \nJoin instructor\, Sarah Segovia\, for a comprehensive introduction to the art of stained glass. Starting with basic techniques\, this workshop will cover how to use a variety of tools to cut\, shape and solder glass through the construction of a suncatcher. Building upon these skills\, Sarah Segovia will guide participants through the process of designing and creating their own piece. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/beginner-stained-glass/2024-04-11/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174538
CREATED:20240401T132331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T132331Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Ceramics: Throwing Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Delores Coan  \nDates: Fridays\, April 12\, 19\, 26\, May 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, 31\, 2024 \nTime: 10 AM – 1 PM  \nAges: 14+ \nMembers: $360 \nNon-Members: $400 \nExperience the thrill of wheel throwing in this beginner-level ceramics workshop! Learn the art of centering a lump of clay\, throwing a variety of forms\, and finishing your work with trimming and glazing. Develop your techniques by exploring the endless possibilities of shape and form. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/intro-to-ceramics-throwing-techniques/2024-04-12/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174538
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SUMMARY:Embellished Collage
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Barbara Asher \nDate: Saturday\, April 13\, 2024 \nTime: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm \nAges: 12+ \nMembers: $72 \nNon-Members: $80 \n  \nAdd a new dimension to the art of collage in this workshop with Barbara Asher. Learn how to create representational or abstract imagery by experimenting with color\, shape\, and composition. Explore how to enhance your design by adding texture and dimension with beads and decorative threads. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/embellished-collage/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174538
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SUMMARY:Intro to Printmaking: Single Layer Linocut - Endless Possibilities
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Bethany Chase  \nDate: Saturday\, April 13 & Sunday\, April 14\, 2024 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nAges: 15+ \nMembers: $177 \nNon-Members: $195 \n  \nJoin us for a weekend of carving and printmaking with Instructor Bethany Chase! For beginner and intermediate printmakers\, this linocut workshop will cover the basics of building a composition\, carving imagery into linolium\, various relief printing techniques\, and an introduction to color! Participants will bring in two drawings to work from and gain valuable knowledge on hand printing\, press printing\, ink mixing\, editioning\, and archiving their prints. \n  \nINFO & REGISTER \n 
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/intro-to-printmaking-single-layer-linocut-endless-possibilities/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T140000
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SUMMARY:Abstract Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Heather Neilson \nDate: Sunday\, April 14\, 2024 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nAges: 18+ \nMembers: $72 \nNon-Members: $80 \n  \nCreate four beautiful abstract landscapes using fluid acrylics\, mediums\, layering\, and distinctive mark-making techniques. This is a hands-on workshop where you will create abstract landscapes on quality archival paper. Instructor\, Heather Neilson\, will teach you how to work with GOLDEN fluid paints and mediums to build layers to add depth and complexity to your pieces. You will also learn color principles to apply to your paintings and experiment with mark-making to bring character and texture to your artwork. \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/abstract-landscapes/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174538
CREATED:20231212T172710Z
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SUMMARY:Abstraction and Color
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Aaron Flynn \nDates: March 18\, 25 & April 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 2024 \nTime: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM \nAges: 14+ \nMembers: $135 \nNon-Members: $150 \nIn this workshop you will be exploring color for the sake of color in an abstract realm. You will gain an understanding of color\, and how a color behaves interacting with the colors next to it. You will be mixing colors to achieve value\, chroma and intensity\, and possibly exploring other options to achieve color without using paint! \n  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/abstraction-and-color-2/2024-04-15/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174538
CREATED:20240305T155451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T155451Z
UID:28052-1713463200-1713470400@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Stained Glass
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Segovia  \nDates: Thursdays\, April 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, 2024 \nTime: 6 PM – 8 PM \nAges: 12+ \nMembers: $108 \nNon-Members: $120 \n  \nJoin instructor\, Sarah Segovia\, for a comprehensive introduction to the art of stained glass. Starting with basic techniques\, this workshop will cover how to use a variety of tools to cut\, shape and solder glass through the construction of a suncatcher. Building upon these skills\, Sarah Segovia will guide participants through the process of designing and creating their own piece. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/beginner-stained-glass/2024-04-18/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174538
CREATED:20240401T132332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T132332Z
UID:28394-1713520800-1713531600@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Ceramics: Throwing Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Delores Coan  \nDates: Fridays\, April 12\, 19\, 26\, May 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, 31\, 2024 \nTime: 10 AM – 1 PM  \nAges: 14+ \nMembers: $360 \nNon-Members: $400 \nExperience the thrill of wheel throwing in this beginner-level ceramics workshop! Learn the art of centering a lump of clay\, throwing a variety of forms\, and finishing your work with trimming and glazing. Develop your techniques by exploring the endless possibilities of shape and form. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/intro-to-ceramics-throwing-techniques/2024-04-19/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174538
CREATED:20240419T153213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T153213Z
UID:28804-1713549600-1713556800@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Five Points Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Five Points Gallery\, presents two new exhibitions. In the Torrington Savings Bank Gallery\, Elena Kalman’s powerful mixed media works on paper depict dramatic scenes of the war in Ukraine. The group exhibition in the West and TDP Galleries showcases seven artists who all connect through the material aspects of and diversity of paper. These images in the exhibition explore contemporary issues through unique approaches to sculpture\, printmaking\, and book arts. \n  \nTSB Gallery – “Ukraine Defiant”\, Elena Kalman  \nUkrainian-born artist\, Elena Kalman presents a series of paintings dedicated to the Ukrainian \nstruggles in the current war. Kalman’s wartime landscapes are devoid of people\, perspectives are skewed\, explosions spill out from the confines of the paintings’ borders\, and images protrude off the surface in deep relief. The images follow the tradition of descriptive narratives from classical prose. Strong emotions permeate the atmosphere of each of the paintings\, but there is hope in them as well. Kalman utilizes torn paper\, old paintings\, fabrics\, and plastic which emphasize to the expressive energy of the paintings. Paint is applied generously with a palette knife\, to carve out gestures that follow the paintings’ dynamic movements. Kalman states\, “The colors are bold\, and the intent of the work is to evoke an immediate reaction in the viewer”. \n\nThe West & TDP Galleries – “Paper Play”\, Meg Bloom\, Denise Manseau\, Julie Pereira\, Krista Narciso\, Chris Perry\, Julie Shapiro\, Karen Wheeler \n  \nMeg Bloom’s works in the exhibition consist mainly of handmade paper sculptures\, composed mainly of Kozo and Abaca fibers. Bloom’s images are created in response to multiple contemporary issues such as themes of social justice\, climate change\, and human rights. \n\nDenise Manseau’s work investigates constantly changing relationships in the environment\, as a testimony of resilience and strength. Specifically\, wind\, light\, and water are recurrent sources of inspiration. Manseau states\, “Through observation\, I find interconnected relationships in the underlying order and structure that shape our visible landscape”. The layered and cut-paper structures also demonstrate the versatility and durability of paper. \n\nJulie Pereira’s world of paper encompasses playful and unique perspectives that are intricately cut out and built up with forking paths that mimic miniature playscapes or futuristic buildings. \nThis additive process of building these piled forms\, alludes to endless choices or paths\, giving the structures their own “personalities”. Pereira states\, “Through careful attention at each step\, I cast aside pre-conceived notions and discover meaning in direct response to the materials. The work is an engagement with the mystery of being.” \n\nMeasure for Measure\, by Krista Narciso\, metaphorically explores the act of migration and taking root in a new environment. The installation is composed of 4\,487 handmade paper seeds confined in glass and brass curio boxes.  Each seed represents a mile that her family (and their fig tree) traversed when emigrating from Italy to the United States. “Through these masses of seeds\, I aim to convey great distances traveled and the ability of people to take root where we end up\, even as transplants.” states\, Narciso. \n\nChris Perry alters unwanted books to impart information without the use of words or images. The books themselves are the idea – the shape of the paper and the information within. These ideas are conveyed through book selection\, number and size of volumes\, how filaments are employed\, and where and what\, if anything\, happens inside the assembled mass. The focus is always on water in its many forms. \n\nJulie Shapiro’s two-dimensional and cross-disciplinary work incorporates elements from printmaking\, collage\, drawing\, and painting. Shapiro emphasizes the formal interactions of these mediums\, which offer different resistances\, palettes\, surfaces\, and space. Inspired by the geographies around her\, Shapiro uses geometric and natural forms that intertwine the many layers that make up her surfaces. \n\nKaren Wheeler’s work embodies the emotional constructs of joy\, and what it means to be happy. A mantra that she appreciates more with each passing year. These paper-based sculptures emphasize the physicality of paper through the textured surfaces she sculpts from paper pulp and embellishes with intricate patterns. Wheeler states\, “I revel in the total engagement of making my pieces\, creating my work is akin to solving puzzles.”
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/opening-reception-five-points-gallery/
LOCATION:Five Points Gallery\, 33 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174538
CREATED:20231212T172710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T175546Z
UID:28362-1713789000-1713796200@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Abstraction and Color
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Aaron Flynn \nDates: March 18\, 25 & April 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 2024 \nTime: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM \nAges: 14+ \nMembers: $135 \nNon-Members: $150 \nIn this workshop you will be exploring color for the sake of color in an abstract realm. You will gain an understanding of color\, and how a color behaves interacting with the colors next to it. You will be mixing colors to achieve value\, chroma and intensity\, and possibly exploring other options to achieve color without using paint! \n  \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/abstraction-and-color-2/2024-04-22/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174538
CREATED:20240305T155451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T155451Z
UID:28053-1714068000-1714075200@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Beginner Stained Glass
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sarah Segovia  \nDates: Thursdays\, April 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, 2024 \nTime: 6 PM – 8 PM \nAges: 12+ \nMembers: $108 \nNon-Members: $120 \n  \nJoin instructor\, Sarah Segovia\, for a comprehensive introduction to the art of stained glass. Starting with basic techniques\, this workshop will cover how to use a variety of tools to cut\, shape and solder glass through the construction of a suncatcher. Building upon these skills\, Sarah Segovia will guide participants through the process of designing and creating their own piece. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/beginner-stained-glass/2024-04-25/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174538
CREATED:20240401T132333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T132333Z
UID:28395-1714125600-1714136400@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Ceramics: Throwing Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Delores Coan  \nDates: Fridays\, April 12\, 19\, 26\, May 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, 31\, 2024 \nTime: 10 AM – 1 PM  \nAges: 14+ \nMembers: $360 \nNon-Members: $400 \nExperience the thrill of wheel throwing in this beginner-level ceramics workshop! Learn the art of centering a lump of clay\, throwing a variety of forms\, and finishing your work with trimming and glazing. Develop your techniques by exploring the endless possibilities of shape and form. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/intro-to-ceramics-throwing-techniques/2024-04-26/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174538
CREATED:20240203T164322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T154125Z
UID:27650-1714208400-1714219200@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Printmaking: Lithography with Polyester Plates
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kathleen Schroeder  \nDates: Saturday\, April 27 & Saturday\, May 4\, 2024 \nTime: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm \nAges: 18+ \nMembers: $108 \nNon-Members: $120 \nJoin artist\, Kathleen Schroeder\, for an introductory lithography workshop using polyester plates. \nLithography traces its origins back to the 1700’s and has been brought into the modern era of printmaking. Polyester plate lithography bridges old and new technologies\, and is one of the safer\, more environmentally friendly printmaking techniques. \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/intro-to-printmaking-lithography-with-polyester-plates/2024-04-27/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174538
CREATED:20240318T173507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T173507Z
UID:28316-1714483800-1714494600@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Subtle Nuance with Pastels
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Leslie Landau \nDate: Tuesday\, April 30\, 2024 \nTime: 1:30 – 4:30 pm \nAges: 14+ \nMembers: $63 \nNon-Members: $70 \n  \nWhether you’re a novice or experienced artist\, this workshop will provide you with tools and techniques to capture the subtleties that pastel drawings are able to achieve. Participants will learn and experiment with a variety of layering techniques to create dynamic drawings that showcase the interplay of light and shadow. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/subtle-nuance-with-pastels/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174538
CREATED:20240401T132334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T132334Z
UID:28396-1714730400-1714741200@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Ceramics: Throwing Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Delores Coan  \nDates: Fridays\, April 12\, 19\, 26\, May 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, 31\, 2024 \nTime: 10 AM – 1 PM  \nAges: 14+ \nMembers: $360 \nNon-Members: $400 \nExperience the thrill of wheel throwing in this beginner-level ceramics workshop! Learn the art of centering a lump of clay\, throwing a variety of forms\, and finishing your work with trimming and glazing. Develop your techniques by exploring the endless possibilities of shape and form. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/intro-to-ceramics-throwing-techniques/2024-05-03/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174538
CREATED:20240203T164322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T154126Z
UID:27652-1714813200-1714824000@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Printmaking: Lithography with Polyester Plates
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kathleen Schroeder  \nDates: Saturday\, April 27 & Saturday\, May 4\, 2024 \nTime: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm \nAges: 18+ \nMembers: $108 \nNon-Members: $120 \nJoin artist\, Kathleen Schroeder\, for an introductory lithography workshop using polyester plates. \nLithography traces its origins back to the 1700’s and has been brought into the modern era of printmaking. Polyester plate lithography bridges old and new technologies\, and is one of the safer\, more environmentally friendly printmaking techniques. \nINFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/intro-to-printmaking-lithography-with-polyester-plates/2024-05-04/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174538
CREATED:20240305T160427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T202522Z
UID:28061-1714816800-1714831200@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Minimalist Embroidery
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Barbara Asher \nDate: Saturday\, May 4\, 2024 \nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM  \nAges: 14+ \nMembers: $72 \nNon-Members: $80 \n  \nTake needlework to the next level and explore what can happen when embroidery and collage combine. Participants will learn how to design geometric shapes using a dot-grid method\, transfer their images\, and prepare a stretched canvas for embroidery. Then use the back stitch to embroider designs\, and embellish them with paper\, beads and paint. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/intro-to-minimalist-embroidery/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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