East Gallery - Solo Exhibition Victor Leger is a realist painter whose Plein-air paintings capture the contrast between deep space and the high detail of the environment. His intention is to express with obsessive accuracy the natural beauty of our surroundings. Leger states “through my work I hope to capture and convey the sense of overwhelming […]
Nature Triumphs is a group exhibition that features a range of styles and mediums and is based on human interactions within the environment and how people interact with and ultimately manipulate, interfere with, or alter nature. Featuring artists Leora Armstrong, Aaron Borkowski, Loren Eiferman, Lisa Kellner & Scott Schuldt. Leora Armstrong is an interdisciplinary […]
The Fundamentals of Plein-Air Painting Instructor Name: Mike Berlinski Date(s): October 1st Time(s): 10:00 – 4:00 Location: Five Points Art Center Landscape Ages: 18+ Cost: $90 Class Cap: 10 Workshop Description From beginner to advanced artist. This workshop will go over the basics of painting outdoors. Including composition, values and color theory. It will cover […]
Five Points Arts Presents it's 10th Anniversary Lecture: "Artistic Breakthrough: Myth vs Fact" a lecture by Ann Temkin, The Marie-Josee and Henry Kravis Chief Curator of Painting and Sculpture at MoMA. Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive, Torrington, CT 06790. Cocktail Reception with Ann Temkin - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM $100 per person | […]
Introduction to Tintypes Instructor Name: Luther Gerlach Date(s): October 8, 2022 or October 9, 2022 Time(s): 9:00 – 4:30 Location: Five Points Art Center Landscape Ages: 18+ Cost: $250 Class Cap: 5 participants per session Workshop Description An introduction to tintype photography for everyone! This Civil War-era process produces a direct positive black and white […]
Everything (almost) You Always Wanted to Know About Color…. Instructor Name: Suzanne Lacke Date(s): October 8th and 9th Time(s): 10:00 – 4:00 Location: Five Points Arts Center Drawing Lab Ages: 18+ Cost: $160 Class Cap: 12 Workshop Description In this two-day workshop, we will cover color mixing, color matching, color terminology, color temperature, color in composition, […]
Virtual Artist talk: Friday, October 14, at 6:30 PM Click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pQRYS-6zTqCTBHS7GIyksw Moderator: TBA FEATURED ARTISTS: Victor Leger, is a realist painter whose Plein-air paintings capture the contrast between deep space and the high detail of the environment. His intention is to express with obsessive accuracy the natural beauty of our surroundings. […]
Watercolor Without Fear! Wednesday Mornings 10am - 12pm October 19th, October 26th, November 2nd, and November 9th, 2022 Instructor: Bridget Eileen Grady 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. Who’s this Class For? […]
Cyanotype: An Introduction Instructor Name: Dan Baird-Miller Date(s): October 20, 2022 Time(s): 9:00 – 5:00 Location: Alternative Photography Lab Ages: 18+ Cost: $175 Class Cap: 8 Workshop Description Cyanotype, or the Blue Print process, is a great introduction to the not-so-dark room, or Alternative Process photo lab. Created by John Hershel in 1842, the process […]
SFX Make-Up Master Class with Tyler Green Date(s): October 21, 2022 Time(s): 6:30 – 8:30 Location: Five Points Art Center Auditorium Ages: ALL!! Cost: $25 Lecture Description This LIVE demonstration and workshop by TYLER GREEN, As Seen on SyFy's FACE OFF, is sure to have you mesmerized! Tyler will transform a live model into a […]
Introduction to Tapestry Weaving Instructor Name: Sophia DeJesus-Sabella Date(s): October 22, 2022 Time(s): 10:00 - 3:00 Location: Drawing Lab Ages: 18+ Cost: $50 Class Cap: 9 Workshop Description This workshop will introduce students to the process of tapestry weaving on a Harrisville frame loom. Participants will explore color, texture, and shape by learning a variety […]
CULTURE 4A CAUSE is pleased to share a John Brown community arts project featuring an evening of music, history, and exemplary videography. Proceeds will benefit Torrington's social safety nets. As Torrington builds its cultural presence, this project illustrates how the arts can build our community. Saturday, October 22 From 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Five Points Arts Center 855 University Drive Torrington,CT […]
Figure Drawing Jump-Start! Instructor: Bridget Eileen Grady DATES: Tuesdays, November 1st Through November 22nd, 10 AM-12:30 PM This class is open to both beginning artists, artists who may be rusty, and […]