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Our Story Your gift matters! Let’s face it—just a little over ten years ago, there was no Five Points Arts. And now, because of YOU, and other like-minded people who support the arts in our community, Five Points Arts is thriving. There is Five Points Gallery, one of Connecticut’s most respected contemporary exhibition venues, located in downtown Torrington; Five […]
Instructor: Stewart Wilson Dates: Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 2023 Time: 10AM - 1PM Member: $90.00 Non-Member: $100.00 Stewart Wilson is conducting four wildly whimsical classes which will set you free to discover new imaginative vistas and perspectives to your artistic processes. In four three-hour workshops, the class will work together to explore new comprehensive understandings of art […]
Instructor: Noel Croce Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023 Time: 10 AM - 12 PM FREE Ages: 3 and up Want to create a fun Mother's Day card for mom? This is a great creative workshop for kids ages 3 and up! And it's FREE! All materials will be supplied by Five Points. The event […]
Instructor: Anne Eder Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023 Time: 10 AM - 4 PM Member: $ 198.00 Non - Member: $ 220.00 The medium of photography is not generally environmentally friendly, but in this workshop, participants will explore the wonderful and less toxic world of plant-based printing! Anthotypes are a nineteenth century process first explored by Sir […]
Instructor: Christine Mitchell Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023 Time: 10AM - 12PM Ages 8 -12 Member: $ 22.50 Non - Member: $ 25.00 Description: Ages 8 -12 2 hour workshop The monoprint is a form of printmaking where the image can only be made once, unlike most printmaking which allows for multiple originals. Come learn a […]
Instructor: Jason Foster Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023 Time: 10AM - 2PM Member: $81.00 Non-Member: $90.00 Ages: 12 to Adult This fun and informative workshop will introduce the participant to the basics of manipulating their images in Photoshop. The basic skills needed for artists to better prepare their own works for the web or for print will be covered […]
Instructor: Banjie Getsinger Nicholas Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023 Time: 10AM - 3PM Member: $ 76.50 Non-Member: $ 85.00 This introductory workshop will include brief background and history of silverpoint technique and discussion of the distinctive aspects and materials of the medium. For convenience artists will be working on heavy paper - minimum 140 lb - […]
Register today for a Free Virtual Artist Talk on Friday, May 26, at 6:30 PM EST. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I__uHfLLSPuZ1M3zhul2ZQ This virtual artist talk will feature artists including Susan Hoffman Fishman, Leslie Sobel, […]
Five Points has partnered with BIG INK to bring large scale woodblock printmaking and many other activities to Connecticut’s Northwest corner! In 2014, Lyell Castonguay and Carand Burnet founded BIG INK to foster a community of people who create large woodblock prints. Now, ten years later, they travel all over the country and continue to facilitate workshops […]
Instructor: Bridget Grady Dates: Wednesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023 Time: 6PM - 8:30PM Ages: 16 and up Member: $108.00 Non-Member: $120.00 This workshop will get you jump-started in the medium of watercolor. Learn to go with the flow and learn control at the same time with this slippery medium! This workshop is perfect for […]