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SUMMARY:Tiles\, Small Bowls & Surface Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kathy Cady\nWednesdays\, January 21\, 28\, February 4\, 11\, 18 & 25\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nMembers: $378 / Non-Members: $420\n  \nThis ceramics workshop will guide participants through the process-based creation of ceramic tiles and small bowls\, focusing on an extensive range of surface techniques: sgraffito\, slip trailing\, wax resist\, pouring\, dipping\, spraying\, and multiple glazing methods. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/tiles-small-bowls-surface-techniques/2026-02-25/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000
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SUMMARY:Gel Plate Printing & Mixed Media Collage
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Heather Neilson\nThursdays\, February 5\, 12\, 19 & 26\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nMembers: $112.50 / Non-Members: $125\n  \nExplore the playful\, layered world of gel plate printing and discover how this versatile process can bring new life to your mixed media work. During the first two sessions\, you’ll learn how to use a gel plate\, brayer\, acrylic paint\, and a range of tools to create rich\, expressive prints full of color and texture. In the final two sessions\, you’ll transform your prints into unique abstract collages – including paint\, paper\, and other mixed media elements to create finished pieces that feel spontaneous\, yet refined. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/gel-plate-printing-mixed-media-collage/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T153138Z
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SUMMARY:Traditional Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Leslie Watkins\nFridays\, February 6\, 13\, 20 & 27\, 2026\n11:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nMembers: $223.20 / Non-Members: $248\n  \nLearn the foundations of traditional watercolor through materials\, limited palette color mixing\, and essential techniques including wet-in-wet\, dry brush and glazing\, Working from life\, students will develop strong observational skills while exploring value\, form\, atmosphere and multi-layered washes. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/traditional-watercolor/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fivepointsarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Botanical-watercolor.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20260104T152128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T152128Z
UID:41854-1772272800-1772287200@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Building Composite Ceramic Forms
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ellen Massee\nSaturdays\, February 28\, March 7\, 14 & 21\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nMembers: $270 / Non-Members: $300\n  \nExplore the concepts and techniques used to join hand-built ceramic components into unique composite forms. Students will play with ideas starting with loose sketches and learn pinch and coil techniques to create “building blocks” in multiple shapes and sizes. These components will be joined together using hand-made scoring tools and a “magic slip.” Composition\, proportion and expression will be explored throughout the process. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/building-composite-ceramic-forms/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
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CREATED:20251122T172826Z
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SUMMARY:Collagraph Printmaking
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Kathleen Schroeder\nSaturdays\, February 21 & 28\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nMembers: $180 / Non-Members: $200\n  \nLearn this simple process involving creating a collage on a rigid background surface that is then inked and printed. Participants will learn the basics of collagraph printmaking while they create their own imagery using a variety of textured materials. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/collagraph-printmaking-2/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fivepointsarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/k-schroeder-collagraph-printmaking.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20251213T153936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T153936Z
UID:41614-1772715600-1772726400@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Experimental Screenprinting
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Brooke Toczylowski\nThursdays\, March 5\, 12\, 19 & 26\, 2026\n1:00 – 4:00 PM\nMembers: $171 / Non-Members: $190\n  \nParticipants will experiment with analog methods for making screenprinting negatives— including stencil making\, ink drawing\, drawing fluid\, and more—as well as considering play during printing itself\, in order to achieve dynamic and layered prints. In this workshop\, we will also touch on the full screenprinting process including coating screens\, burning negatives\, registration\, color mixing\, washing and reclaiming screens\, and more. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/experimental-screenprinting/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T150000
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CREATED:20251207T170734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T170734Z
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SUMMARY:Five Points Art Book Club
DESCRIPTION:March 5\, 2025\n2 – 3 PM\nFive Points Arts Center\nFree and open to the public\nTopic for discussion: \n“Mona’s Eyes” by Thomas Schlesser (Part III: ch 35-52) \nThis New York Times Bestseller novel tells the moving story about the bond between a girl and her grandfather while tracing five centuries of Western Art history. \n  \nJoin the Five Points Art Book Club and share in thought-provoking and engaging discussion on the visual arts and the creative journey. \nMORE INFO & RSVP
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/five-points-art-book-club-5/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fivepointsarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Art-Book-CLub.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20251213T154248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T154248Z
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SUMMARY:Shoot\, Process\, Print - The Analog Darkroom
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Thad Kubis\nFriday\, Saturday and Sunday\, March 6\, 7 & 8\, 2026\n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nMembers: $207 / Non-Members: $230\n  \nJoin professional photographer and film enthusiast\, Thad Kubis\, for a three-day practical darkroom workshop. During this analog workshop\, you will learn the essential steps to select film\, shoot film\, process the film\, and print your negatives. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/shoot-process-print-the-analog-darkroom/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fivepointsarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Analog-Darkroom.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20260106T205047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T205047Z
UID:41942-1772821800-1772827200@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Five Points Gallery Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Artist Talk\n6:30 – 8 PM\nFive Points Gallery\n  \nMore details to be announced
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/five-points-gallery-artist-talk-9/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Five Points Gallery\, 33 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fivepointsarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Gallery-Artist-Talk-IMG_8319.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20251213T154248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T154248Z
UID:41622-1772874000-1772884800@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Shoot\, Process\, Print - The Analog Darkroom
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Thad Kubis\nFriday\, Saturday and Sunday\, March 6\, 7 & 8\, 2026\n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nMembers: $207 / Non-Members: $230\n  \nJoin professional photographer and film enthusiast\, Thad Kubis\, for a three-day practical darkroom workshop. During this analog workshop\, you will learn the essential steps to select film\, shoot film\, process the film\, and print your negatives. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/shoot-process-print-the-analog-darkroom/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fivepointsarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Analog-Darkroom.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20251122T173401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T173401Z
UID:41431-1772875800-1772901000@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Weaving
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Margaret Liljedahl\nSaturdays\, March 7 & 14\, 2026\n9:30 AM – 4:30 PM\nMembers: $202.50 / Non-Members: $225\n  \nThis two-part workshop is an intensive\, hands-on introduction to floor loom weaving\, covering the full process from winding a warp to weaving and finishing cloth. On the first day\, students will measure and wind two-color warps and dress their looms in preparation to weave. On the second day\, students will focus on weaving their project\, explore finishing techniques and take their projects home. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/introduction-to-weaving/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fivepointsarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/M-Liljedahl-introduction-to-weaving.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20260104T152128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T152128Z
UID:41857-1772877600-1772892000@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Building Composite Ceramic Forms
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ellen Massee\nSaturdays\, February 28\, March 7\, 14 & 21\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nMembers: $270 / Non-Members: $300\n  \nExplore the concepts and techniques used to join hand-built ceramic components into unique composite forms. Students will play with ideas starting with loose sketches and learn pinch and coil techniques to create “building blocks” in multiple shapes and sizes. These components will be joined together using hand-made scoring tools and a “magic slip.” Composition\, proportion and expression will be explored throughout the process. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/building-composite-ceramic-forms/2026-03-07/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fivepointsarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Building-Ceramic-Forms.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20251213T154248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T154248Z
UID:41623-1772960400-1772971200@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Shoot\, Process\, Print - The Analog Darkroom
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Thad Kubis\nFriday\, Saturday and Sunday\, March 6\, 7 & 8\, 2026\n9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nMembers: $207 / Non-Members: $230\n  \nJoin professional photographer and film enthusiast\, Thad Kubis\, for a three-day practical darkroom workshop. During this analog workshop\, you will learn the essential steps to select film\, shoot film\, process the film\, and print your negatives. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/shoot-process-print-the-analog-darkroom/2026-03-08/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fivepointsarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Analog-Darkroom.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20251213T153936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T153936Z
UID:41616-1773320400-1773331200@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Experimental Screenprinting
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Brooke Toczylowski\nThursdays\, March 5\, 12\, 19 & 26\, 2026\n1:00 – 4:00 PM\nMembers: $171 / Non-Members: $190\n  \nParticipants will experiment with analog methods for making screenprinting negatives— including stencil making\, ink drawing\, drawing fluid\, and more—as well as considering play during printing itself\, in order to achieve dynamic and layered prints. In this workshop\, we will also touch on the full screenprinting process including coating screens\, burning negatives\, registration\, color mixing\, washing and reclaiming screens\, and more. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/experimental-screenprinting/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fivepointsarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Experimental-Screenprinting.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20251122T173401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T173401Z
UID:41433-1773480600-1773505800@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Weaving
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Margaret Liljedahl\nSaturdays\, March 7 & 14\, 2026\n9:30 AM – 4:30 PM\nMembers: $202.50 / Non-Members: $225\n  \nThis two-part workshop is an intensive\, hands-on introduction to floor loom weaving\, covering the full process from winding a warp to weaving and finishing cloth. On the first day\, students will measure and wind two-color warps and dress their looms in preparation to weave. On the second day\, students will focus on weaving their project\, explore finishing techniques and take their projects home. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/introduction-to-weaving/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fivepointsarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/M-Liljedahl-introduction-to-weaving.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20260104T152128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T152128Z
UID:41858-1773482400-1773496800@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Building Composite Ceramic Forms
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ellen Massee\nSaturdays\, February 28\, March 7\, 14 & 21\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nMembers: $270 / Non-Members: $300\n  \nExplore the concepts and techniques used to join hand-built ceramic components into unique composite forms. Students will play with ideas starting with loose sketches and learn pinch and coil techniques to create “building blocks” in multiple shapes and sizes. These components will be joined together using hand-made scoring tools and a “magic slip.” Composition\, proportion and expression will be explored throughout the process. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/building-composite-ceramic-forms/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fivepointsarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Building-Ceramic-Forms.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20251121T204634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T143648Z
UID:41381-1773482400-1773500400@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:The Fragmented Image: Using Collage\, Color\, and Value to Activate Your Art
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Mark Guglielmo\nSaturday & Sunday\, March 14 & 15\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nMembers: $148.50 / Non-Members: $165\n  \nDemystify the creative process and make it fun\, relaxing\, and satisfying! Students will create collage-based images built from participant-supplied reference photos that will be made up of cut-up and glued pieces of magazine images. To do so\, we’ll briefly touch on fundamentals of composition\, collage\, color and value. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/the-fragmented-image-using-collage-color-and-value-to-activate-your-art/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fivepointsarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/M-Guglielmo-Fragmented-Image.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20251122T174207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T174207Z
UID:41435-1773482400-1773504000@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:The Felted Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Diane Cadrain\nSaturday\, March 14\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nMembers: $108 / Non-Members: $120\n  \nLearn to use the softest of materials\, wool roving\, and with a special barbed needle\, create a landscape image on a background of raw silk. Award-winning fiber artist\, Diane Cadrain\, will demonstrate how the natural world can inspire your work by offering constantly refreshed images of arresting loveliness. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/the-felted-landscape/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fivepointsarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/D-Cadrain-Felted-Landscape.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20251121T204634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T204634Z
UID:41965-1773568800-1773586800@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:The Fragmented Image: Using Collage\, Color\, and Value to Activate Your Art
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Mark Guglielmo\nSaturday & Sunday\, March 14 & 15\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nMembers: $148.50 / Non-Members: $165\n  \nDemystify the creative process and make it fun\, relaxing\, and satisfying! Students will create collage-based images built from participant-supplied reference photos that will be made up of cut-up and glued pieces of magazine images. To do so\, we’ll briefly touch on fundamentals of composition\, collage\, color and value. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/the-fragmented-image-using-collage-color-and-value-to-activate-your-art/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fivepointsarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/M-Guglielmo-Fragmented-Image.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20251213T152803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T152842Z
UID:41596-1773583200-1773592200@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Open Figure Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Uninstructed (moderated)\nSundays\, January 18\, February 15 & March 15\, 2026\n2:00 – 4:30 PM\nAges: 18+\nMembers: $13.50 (per session) / Non-Members: $15 (per session)\n  \nPractice 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 \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/monthly-open-figure-drawing-4/2026-03-15/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fivepointsarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/figure-drawing-cropped.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20260228T160712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T160712Z
UID:43288-1773914400-1773921600@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Gel Plate Printing & Mixed Media Collage
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Heather Neilson\nThursdays\, March 19\, 26\, April 2 & 9\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nMembers: $112.50 / Non-Members: $125\n\nExplore the playful\, layered world of gel plate printing and discover how this versatile process can bring new life to your mixed media work. Learn how to use a gel plate\, brayer\, acrylic paint\, and a range of tools to create rich\, expressive prints full of color and texture. You’ll transform your prints into unique abstract collages to create finished pieces that feel spontaneous\, yet refined. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/gel-plate-printing-mixed-media-collage-2/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20251213T153936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T153936Z
UID:41617-1773925200-1773936000@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Experimental Screenprinting
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Brooke Toczylowski\nThursdays\, March 5\, 12\, 19 & 26\, 2026\n1:00 – 4:00 PM\nMembers: $171 / Non-Members: $190\n  \nParticipants will experiment with analog methods for making screenprinting negatives— including stencil making\, ink drawing\, drawing fluid\, and more—as well as considering play during printing itself\, in order to achieve dynamic and layered prints. In this workshop\, we will also touch on the full screenprinting process including coating screens\, burning negatives\, registration\, color mixing\, washing and reclaiming screens\, and more. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/experimental-screenprinting/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20260104T152128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T152128Z
UID:41859-1774087200-1774101600@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Building Composite Ceramic Forms
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ellen Massee\nSaturdays\, February 28\, March 7\, 14 & 21\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nMembers: $270 / Non-Members: $300\n  \nExplore the concepts and techniques used to join hand-built ceramic components into unique composite forms. Students will play with ideas starting with loose sketches and learn pinch and coil techniques to create “building blocks” in multiple shapes and sizes. These components will be joined together using hand-made scoring tools and a “magic slip.” Composition\, proportion and expression will be explored throughout the process. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/building-composite-ceramic-forms/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20260308T165512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T165512Z
UID:43450-1774184400-1774195200@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Live Printmaking Demo: Carborundum Aquatint
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Anthony Kirk\nSunday\, March 22\, 2026\n1:00 – 4:00 PM\nFive Points Arts Center\nMaterials Fee: $10\n  \nJoin Master Printmaker\, Anthony Kirk\, for a hands-on demonstration of Carborundum Aquatint\, a unique printmaking process. Carborundum Aquatint is a painterly intaglio process whereby the various strengths of a brushmark are determined by the use of fine or coarse carborundum grit mixed in suspension with acrylic matte or gloss medium. \nAfter a demonstration of the process\, you’ll be guided through the creation of your own prints. Gain a firsthand introduction to Carborundum Aquatint\, which you can explore in depth during a following workshop with Anthony Kirk (offered on Tuesdays\, April 7\, 14\, 21 & 28). Click here for more details on the workshop. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/live-printmaking-demo-carborundum-aquatint/
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:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20260228T160712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T160712Z
UID:43290-1774519200-1774526400@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Gel Plate Printing & Mixed Media Collage
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Heather Neilson\nThursdays\, March 19\, 26\, April 2 & 9\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nMembers: $112.50 / Non-Members: $125\n\nExplore the playful\, layered world of gel plate printing and discover how this versatile process can bring new life to your mixed media work. Learn how to use a gel plate\, brayer\, acrylic paint\, and a range of tools to create rich\, expressive prints full of color and texture. You’ll transform your prints into unique abstract collages to create finished pieces that feel spontaneous\, yet refined. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/gel-plate-printing-mixed-media-collage-2/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20251213T153936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T153936Z
UID:41618-1774530000-1774540800@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Experimental Screenprinting
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Brooke Toczylowski\nThursdays\, March 5\, 12\, 19 & 26\, 2026\n1:00 – 4:00 PM\nMembers: $171 / Non-Members: $190\n  \nParticipants will experiment with analog methods for making screenprinting negatives— including stencil making\, ink drawing\, drawing fluid\, and more—as well as considering play during printing itself\, in order to achieve dynamic and layered prints. In this workshop\, we will also touch on the full screenprinting process including coating screens\, burning negatives\, registration\, color mixing\, washing and reclaiming screens\, and more. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/experimental-screenprinting/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20260106T204609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T204609Z
UID:41935-1774634400-1774641600@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception\n6 – 8 PM\nFive Points Gallery\n  \nMore details to be announced
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/gallery-opening-reception/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Five Points Gallery\, 33 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20260228T160712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T160712Z
UID:43291-1775124000-1775131200@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Gel Plate Printing & Mixed Media Collage
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Heather Neilson\nThursdays\, March 19\, 26\, April 2 & 9\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nMembers: $112.50 / Non-Members: $125\n\nExplore the playful\, layered world of gel plate printing and discover how this versatile process can bring new life to your mixed media work. Learn how to use a gel plate\, brayer\, acrylic paint\, and a range of tools to create rich\, expressive prints full of color and texture. You’ll transform your prints into unique abstract collages to create finished pieces that feel spontaneous\, yet refined. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/gel-plate-printing-mixed-media-collage-2/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20251207T171007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T171007Z
UID:41538-1775138400-1775142000@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Five Points Art Book Club
DESCRIPTION:April 2\, 2025\n2 – 3 PM\nFive Points Arts Center\nFree and open to the public\nTopic for discussion: \n“The Art Thief: A True Story of Love\, Crime\, and a Dangerous Obsession” by Michael Finkel \nThis remarkable true-crime narrative delves into the captivating account of an obsessive thief who amassed roughly $2 billion worth of art over a prolific career of more than 200 heists\, until it came to a shocking end. \n  \nJoin the Five Points Art Book Club and share in thought-provoking and engaging discussion on the visual arts and the creative journey. \nMORE INFO & RSVP
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/five-points-art-book-club-6/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T054256
CREATED:20260308T181044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T181044Z
UID:43469-1775138400-1775142000@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Five Points Art Book Club - April Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Five Points Art Book Club and share in thought-provoking and engaging discussion on the visual arts and the creative journey. \nThursday\, April 2\nTime: 2-3 PM\nFive Points Arts Center\nFree and open to the public\nFor discussion: \n“The Art Thief: A True Story of Love\, Crime\, and a Dangerous Obsession” by Michael Finkel \nThis remarkable true-crime narrative delves into the captivating account of an obsessive thief who amassed roughly $2 billion worth of art over a prolific career of more than 200 heists\, until it came to a shocking end. \n  \nMORE INFO & RSVP
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/five-points-art-book-club-april-meeting/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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