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SUMMARY:Introduction to Screen Printing
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Nick Colabella\nSundays\, January 18 & 25\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nMembers: $121.50 / Non-Members: $135\n  \nTurn your photo or drawing of your choice into wearable art in this one color screen-printing class. You will learn how to create a half tone print of your image to print on a t-shirt or tote bag. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/introduction-to-screen-printing/2026-01-25/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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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/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Drawing the Figure
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Bryn Brunnstrom\nWednesdays\, January 14\, 21\, 28 & February 4\, 2026\n1:00 – 3:00 PM\nMembers: $130.50 / Non-Members: $145\n  \nFor those interested in improving drawing skills\, this workshop will introduce the fundamentals of drawing the human figure. Although it will mostly focus on the basics of representational figure drawing\, artists of any skill level are welcome! Through visual examples and demonstrations\, we will build the skills of gesture and simplification\, moving on to skeletal and muscular anatomy. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/introduction-to-drawing-the-figure/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T175705
CREATED:20251122T165125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T165125Z
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SUMMARY:From Trash to Treasure: Hand-Made Artist Books
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Fruma Markowitz\nSaturday\, January 31 & Sunday\, February 1\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nMembers: $117 / Non-Members: $130\n  \nCollect your photographic or printmaking “failures” and upcycle them into beautiful\, one-of-a-kind handmade book. Participants will experience the joy and therapeutic process of folding\, cutting\, pasting\, and sewing what they thought were throw-aways\, by thinking outside the box and experimenting with sequencing and visual narrative. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/from-trash-to-treasure-hand-made-artist-books/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T140000
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SUMMARY:From Trash to Treasure: Hand-Made Artist Books
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Fruma Markowitz\nSaturday\, January 31 & Sunday\, February 1\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM\nMembers: $117 / Non-Members: $130\n  \nCollect your photographic or printmaking “failures” and upcycle them into beautiful\, one-of-a-kind handmade book. Participants will experience the joy and therapeutic process of folding\, cutting\, pasting\, and sewing what they thought were throw-aways\, by thinking outside the box and experimenting with sequencing and visual narrative. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/from-trash-to-treasure-hand-made-artist-books/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T200000
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SUMMARY:Writing the Artist's Statement: Finding Language for Your Practice
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Nels Highberg\nTuesdays\, February 3 & 10\, 2026\n6:30 – 8:00 PM\nMembers: $54 / Non-Members: $60\n  \nArtists want their work to speak for itself\, but so many opportunities require an explanation of the art in words\, which can cause stress for many. In this two-part online workshop\, we’ll explore the art of writing effective and authentic artist’s statements\, those brief but powerful texts that often shape how curators\, jurors\, and audiences first encounter your work. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/writing-the-artists-statement-finding-language-for-your-practice/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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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/2026-02-04/
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/K-Cady-Tiles-Small-Bowls-Surface-Techniques.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T150000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Drawing the Figure
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Bryn Brunnstrom\nWednesdays\, January 14\, 21\, 28 & February 4\, 2026\n1:00 – 3:00 PM\nMembers: $130.50 / Non-Members: $145\n  \nFor those interested in improving drawing skills\, this workshop will introduce the fundamentals of drawing the human figure. Although it will mostly focus on the basics of representational figure drawing\, artists of any skill level are welcome! Through visual examples and demonstrations\, we will build the skills of gesture and simplification\, moving on to skeletal and muscular anatomy. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/introduction-to-drawing-the-figure/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T175705
CREATED:20251122T170847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T170847Z
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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/2026-02-05/
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/H-Neilson-Gel-Plate-Printing.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T150000
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CREATED:20251207T170518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T170518Z
UID:41532-1770300000-1770303600@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Five Points Art Book Club
DESCRIPTION:February 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 I & II: ch 1-34) \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-4/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T175705
CREATED:20251213T153138Z
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/2026-02-06/
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/Botanical-watercolor.jpeg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T175705
CREATED:20260106T204609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T204609Z
UID:41933-1770400800-1770408000@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/2026-02-06/
LOCATION:Five Points Gallery\, 33 Main Street\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibition Opening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T175705
CREATED:20251122T165850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T165850Z
UID:41414-1770748200-1770753600@fivepointsarts.org
SUMMARY:Writing the Artist's Statement: Finding Language for Your Practice
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Nels Highberg\nTuesdays\, February 3 & 10\, 2026\n6:30 – 8:00 PM\nMembers: $54 / Non-Members: $60\n  \nArtists want their work to speak for itself\, but so many opportunities require an explanation of the art in words\, which can cause stress for many. In this two-part online workshop\, we’ll explore the art of writing effective and authentic artist’s statements\, those brief but powerful texts that often shape how curators\, jurors\, and audiences first encounter your work. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/writing-the-artists-statement-finding-language-for-your-practice/2026-02-10/
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/Highberg-Nels.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T175705
CREATED:20251121T212051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T212051Z
UID:41393-1770804000-1770818400@fivepointsarts.org
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/2026-02-11/
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/K-Cady-Tiles-Small-Bowls-Surface-Techniques.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T175705
CREATED:20251122T170847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T170847Z
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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/2026-02-12/
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/2025/11/H-Neilson-Gel-Plate-Printing.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T175705
CREATED:20251213T153138Z
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/2026-02-13/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T175705
CREATED:20251213T152803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T152841Z
UID:41595-1771164000-1771173000@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-4/2026-02-15/
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:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T175705
CREATED:20251121T212051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T212051Z
UID:41394-1771408800-1771423200@fivepointsarts.org
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/2026-02-18/
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/K-Cady-Tiles-Small-Bowls-Surface-Techniques.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T175705
CREATED:20251122T170847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T170847Z
UID:41419-1771495200-1771502400@fivepointsarts.org
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/2026-02-19/
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/H-Neilson-Gel-Plate-Printing.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T175705
CREATED:20251213T153138Z
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/2026-02-20/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T175705
CREATED:20251122T172826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T172826Z
UID:41427-1771668000-1771689600@fivepointsarts.org
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-2/2026-02-21/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T120000
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SUMMARY:Making Pop-Up Cards!
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Marianne Petit\nSunday\, February 22\, 2026\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nAges: All ages\nMembers: $40.50 / Non-Members: $45\n  \nThis two-hour workshop is designed for children and families and will take participants through the basics of making pop-up cards. Learn the simple mechanics to make cards magically pop\, spin\, and delight. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/making-pop-up-cards/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T175705
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Paper Engineering and Pop-Ups
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Marianne Petit\nSunday\, February 22\, 2026\n1:00 – 4:00 PM\nMembers: $58.50 / Non-Members: $65\n  \nThis immersive\, three-hour hands-on workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of paper engineering. Explore basic techniques including folds\, layers\, and pull-tabs\, and learn how to transform a flat sheet of paper into a dynamic\, three-dimensional structure that pops. \nMORE INFO & REGISTER
URL:https://fivepointsarts.org/event/introduction-to-paper-engineering-and-pop-ups/
LOCATION:Five Points Arts Center\, 855 University Drive\, Torrington\, CT\, 06790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T175705
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T175705
CREATED:20251122T170847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T170847Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260405T175705
CREATED:20251213T153138Z
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T175705
CREATED:20260104T152128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T152128Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260405T175705
CREATED:20251122T172826Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T175706
CREATED:20251213T153936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T153936Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260405T175706
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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
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