Five Points Center For The Visual Arts

Layered Color Woodcut/Monotype
2025-05-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-17 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive, Torrington, CT, 06790, United States
Layered Color Woodcut/Monotype
with Jim Lee
Dates: Saturdays, May 3, 10 & 17, 2025
Time: 9 AM – 5 PM
Ages: 18+
Members: $252
Non-Members: $280
Examine the bold and direct capabilities of woodcut and monotype in combination. Learn to print multiple layers of transparent inks and observe how images develop with lush color relationships and luminous surfaces. Participants will develop skills in color ink mixing, registration, printing, and stencil making.
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Yarn Bomb Drop-In Sessions
2025-05-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-16 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-23 13:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-30 13:00 - 14:30 | Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive, Torrington, CT, 06790, United States
Yarn Bomb Drop-In Sessions
Free and open to the public

Five Points Arts Center
2 – 4 PM:
Wednesdays (weekly) – January 8 – May 28
Saturdays – January 11 & 25, February 8 & 22, March 8 & 22, April 12 & 26, May 10

Five Points Gallery
1 – 2:30 PM:
Fridays (weekly) – April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30

Reception: Thomas A. Gelormino Sculpture Donation
2025-05-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive, Torrington, CT, 06790, United States
Saturday, May 10, 2025
3 – 5 PM
Five Points Arts Center

Join a reception of the nine granite sculptures by world renowned artists which have been generously donated by Thomas A. Gelormino. These sculptures are intricately textured and meant to be touched. The afternoon includes remarks from the donor and light refreshments.

Monthly Critique Session - May
2025-05-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive, Torrington, CT, 06790, United States
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
2 – 3 PM
Five Points Arts Center
Join the Monthly Critique sessions at Five Points Arts Center – Bring in an original work for personal, constructive feedback and discussion with Founder and Executive Director, Judy McElhone
All skill levels and mediums are welcome!
Free and open to the public
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Wheel Throwing
2025-05-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive, Torrington, CT, 06790, United States
Instructor: Jill Van Slooten
Dates: Tuesdays, April 8, 15, 22 & 29, May 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2025
Time: 6 – 9 PM
Ages: 14+
Members: $360
Non-Members: $400

This evening workshop will focus on the fundamentals of wheel throwing. Develop skills in centering, trimming, and glaze application. Whether you are a new or returning potter, this workshop is designed to address all levels of experience in a fun, supportive community.
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Oil Painting: Explorations in Still Life
2025-05-14 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive, Torrington, CT, 06790, United States
Oil Painting: Explorations in Still Life
with Sarah Paolucci
Dates: Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2025
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
Ages: 15+
Members: $162
Non-Members: $180
Open to all levels of experience, this workshop offers an in-depth exploration of oil painting techniques and traditional still life. Develop foundational painting skills, including glazing and layering oil paints to create luminosity and depth.
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Five Points Gallery Artist Talk
2025-05-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Five Points Gallery, 33 Main Street, Torrington, CT, 06790, United States
ARTIST TALK
May 16
6:30 – 8 PM
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Monthly Open Figure Drawing
2025-05-20 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-06-17 18:00 - 20:30 | Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive, Torrington, CT, 06790, United States
Uninstructed (moderated)
Dates: Tuesdays, April 22, May 20 & June 17, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Ages: 18+
Members: $13.50 / $16.20 drop-in (per session)
Non-Members: $15 / $18 drop-in (per session)
Practice your figure drawing skills in this monthly uninstructed workshop. Each session will begin with warm up gesture drawings and will include a variety of longer poses. Artists bring their own preferred materials. All skill levels are welcome!
Register by individual session.
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"Alice Through the Rabbit Hole and Beyond..."
2025-05-31 14:00 - 15:30 | Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive, Torrington, CT, 06790, United States
“Alice Through the Rabbit Hole and Beyond…”
Presented by Varoujan Froundjian
Saturday, May 31
2 – 3:30 PM
Five Points Arts Center
Join an afternoon exploring artistic depictions of Alice’s character and personality, tracing her image from original illustrations to recent works.
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Five Points Art Book Club Meeting
2025-06-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive, Torrington, CT, 06790, United States
Join the Five Points Art Book Club and share in thought-provoking and engaging discussion on the visual arts and the creative journey. Next meeting:
June 5
2 – 3 PM
Five Points Arts Center
Topic to discuss: “Evocative Art”
Select any book(s) of your choice relating to an artist or artwork you find particularly evocative – that which has the power to move, inspire, challenge, or resonate with oneself. This could include any work you wish to discuss its ability to stir thought and emotion, or which speaks strongly to you.
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Nature's Palette: Pastel Landscapes
2025-06-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive, Torrington, CT, 06790, United States
Instructor: Mary Beth Sasso
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ages: 15+
Members: $108
Non-Members: $120

Experience nature through the lens of soft pastels and observe the dynamic interplay of color, texture and composition. Through demonstrations, practice and experimentation, learn blending and layering techniques to create depth and atmosphere.
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Monthly Critique Session - June
2025-06-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive, Torrington, CT, 06790, United States
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
2 – 3 PM
Five Points Arts Center
Join the Monthly Critique sessions at Five Points Arts Center – Bring in an original work for personal, constructive feedback and discussion with Founder and Executive Director, Judy McElhone
All skill levels and mediums are welcome!
Free and open to the public
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Five Points Gallery Opening Reception
2025-06-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Five Points Gallery, 33 Main Street, Torrington, CT, 06790, United States
June 13
6 – 8 PM
Details to be announced

Nature Studies in Watercolor
2025-06-14 10:00 - 14:00 | Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive, Torrington, CT, 06790, United States
Instructor: Leslie Watkins
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Members: $72
Non-Members: $80

Learn to illustrate scenes from the natural world through traditional watercolor techniques. Build confidence and develop your portfolio as you utilize elements of painting and drawing to create form, depth and atmospheric perspective.
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Saturday Matinee: A Spotlight on Filmmaking - "Why Some Films Fail"
2025-06-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive, Torrington, CT, 06790, United States
“Why Some Films Fail”
Presented by: Jay Ignaszewski
Saturday, June 21, 2025
3 – 5 PM
Five Points Arts Center
How is it that some feature films can fail? Bad premise, inept direction, studio interference or lack of promotion?
Take a look at some projects that range from unknown, independently financed features to mega studios’ potential blockbusters – all of which got in trouble, and most became forgotten. We’ll explore these five projects:
“Howard the Duck” with Lea Thompson
“The Mean Season” with Kurt Russell
“Roar” with Tippi Hedren
“Throw Momma From the Train” with Danny DeVito
“The Vagrant” with Bill Paxton
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Ceramic Wheel Throwing and Surface Techniques
2025-06-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Five Points Arts Center, 855 University Drive, Torrington, CT, 06790, United States
Instructor: Kathy Cady
Dates: Wednesdays, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Members: $378
Non-Members: $420
This workshop will cover the fundamentals of wheel throwing with an emphasis on individual experimentation and expressive design. Explore surface techniques such as sgraffito, slip trailing and glaze applications.
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Five Points Gallery Artist Talk
2025-06-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Five Points Gallery, 33 Main Street, Torrington, CT, 06790, United States
June 27
6:30 – 8 PM
Details to be announced
