WORKSHOPS
- All Workshops
- Kids & Teens
- Mixed Media & Collage
- Painting
- Photo, Digital & Alternative Processing
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
- Special Workshops
Plein Air
Instructor: Janet Iffland
September 18th
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In this workshop, art instructor, Janet Iffland, will share her step by step procedures to a successful landscape painting as well as identify the common painting pitfalls. You will learn how to pick your subject, rough out drawing, pick focal point, color values and apply paint to create an impressive painting. You will create and enjoy the moment while learning the techniques to painting landscapes!
Plein Air
Instructor: Janet Iffland
October 9th
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In this workshop, art instructor, Janet Iffland, will share her step by step procedures to a successful landscape painting as well as identify the common painting pitfalls. You will learn how to pick your subject, rough out drawing, pick focal point, color values and apply paint to create an impressive painting. You will create and enjoy the moment while learning the techniques to painting landscapes!
The Nature of
Printmaking
Instructor: Sarah Sparkowski
5 Week Workshop
October 18 – November 15
Adventure awaits in this five-week exploratory, hands on workshop! Each week you will learn how to create beautiful artworks using different printmaking techniques, from mono-printing to relief printing and many more! Explore how art and nature are connected and learn about the importance of protecting our environment as we create meaningful prints inspired by nature. All materials will be provided.
Teen Studio:
Mixed Media Painting
Instructor: Christian Crowley
5 Week Workshop
October 18 – November 15
Students will explore a variety of painting and mixed media techniques as they learn how to express themselves creatively and develop their art. Through demos and individualized instruction, this workshop focuses on using design elements to build drawing skills and personal voice. Working from observation and the imagination, students will experiment with a variety of materials, from paint, to charcoal, to recycled materials and more.
Teen Studio:
Illustration & Character Design
Instructor: Erin Cunliffe
5 Week Workshop
October 19 – November 16
Have you dreamed of writing and illustrating your own children’s book? Learn how to create your own character and scenes for books, comics, and more in this five-week class. Work with materials of your choice, from colored pencils, to acrylics, and even digital drawing. Put your ideas on paper in this creative class that combines story making and art.
Constructing The Figure
Instructor: Brandon Brownlee
5 Week Workshop
October 19-November 16
Work from a live model to learn proportion, anatomy, and how to render the human form. From quick gesture drawings to longer, more developed poses, you will learn how to use light, shade, and value to create form and depict the nuances of the human body.
Drawing & Painting From Observation
Instructor: Brandon Brownlee
5 Week Workshop
October 19-November 16
In this observational drawing workshop, students will develop a well designed composition and build strong foundational drawing skills. The class begins with image composition through small studies and will move through refinement and developing a finished drawing. The instructor will conduct drawing demos in an accurate approach to blocking in, composition, separating light and shadow, and developing form. Students will work from a series of still-lifes while receiving individualized feedback in a medium of their choice. All skill levels welcome.
Wood Relief Sculpture
Instructor: David Holzman
4 Week Workshop
October 19-November 16
This workshop offers a guide to developing a personal approach to wood relief sculpture. The focus is on relief carving as a versatile art making activity parallel to painting, printmaking and sculpture. Participants will be able to work up a project using basic relief carving techniques. Tools provided. Safety procedures will be followed. Basswood will be available at cost. Emphasis will be placed on participants’ choice of approach: relief sculpture in a pictorial format; deep relief; relief in free-standing sculpture and architectural settings. All levels welcome. Participants should bring a sketchbook of ideas.
Teen Studio:
Linoleum Block
Prints
Instructor: Erin Cunliffe
5 Week Workshop
October 20– November 17
Learn how artists create unique prints, from ideas to finished products! We will explore the process of linoleum block printing in this five-week class, learning how to create a composition, carve a block, and print in both black and white and color. Materials are included; bring a t-shirt or reusable bag to print and wear your artwork!
Intro to Printmaking: Monoprints & Linoprints
Instructor: Erin Cunliffe
5 Week Workshop
October 20– November 17
This workshop will introduce you to the basic printmaking techniques of linoleum block printing and monoprinting. You will learn how to compose a composition, how to prepare a plate for printing, and how to use a printing press to create unique works of art and print editions. Bring your creativity and a few ideas for prints to the first class! No experience is required; this workshop is designed for beginners.
Creative Drawing
& Painting
Instructor: Morgan Bayona
9 Week Workshop
October 21– December 16
Students will learn how to express themselves creatively and develop their art skills as they explore a variety of drawing and painting techniques. They will learn how to draw from observation and the imagination, and will experiment with a variety of materials, from paint, to charcoal, to colored pencil and more! Themes could include landscapes, portraits, still lives, and abstraction.
The Portrait In Pastel
Instructor: Brandon Brownlee
4 Week Workshop
October 22-November 19
In this workshop you will learn how to develop a finished pastel portrait. Starting with a charcoal under drawing, we will be layering hard and soft pastels to create depth and nuanced flesh tones. We will also be touching on the structural anatomy of the skull and facial features in order to build a life-like portrait. This class is for both beginner and advanced students. We will be working from photo references; please bring a variety of photos to work from.
Working In Watercolor
Instructor: Peter Cusack
4 Week Workshop
October 22-November 19
This workshop will introduce you to a direct and fun way of working with a difficult medium. Working outside on the Five Points campus we will learn to paint the landscape, architecture, and people in a suggestive and impressionistic way. Classes will be held in the drawing lab on days when the weather prohibits outdoor work.
Finding The
Hidden Face
Instructor: Stacey Caren
1:00-3:00 PM
October 23rd
Explore an Abstract Impressionist style as you learn how to create beautiful works of art! We will create a portrait using an abstract style of painting, all in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Techniques include mixing colors with acrylic paint, working creatively through the process of painting, and the proportions of the face. Students will bring home a work of art they can have in their home or give as a gift.
Experimental Drawing
Instructor: Melanie Carr
3 Week Workshop
October 23-November 13
Focus on an experimental approach to materials and mark making in this hands-on workshop. We will expand our understanding of drawing beyond direct observation and increase our awareness of ideas regarding drawing tools, surfaces, and compositions. We’ll make our own tools, and explore mark making methods to include elements of chance, exaggeration, collaboration, and abstraction, to name a few. The format of this workshop consists of a wide variety of mark making and creativity exercises to stimulate the imagination. Be prepared to head back into your studio with a fresh new approach as you discover new ways of thinking about drawing!
This workshop is open to students of all levels and is designed for those who are open to experimentation and want to discover connections between mark making, medium, imagination, and intuition.
Layered Woodcut
Instructor: Jim Lee
2 Week Workshop
October 23-November 6
This course will examine the bold and direct capabilities of woodcut and other relief print surfaces. It will take the student from preliminary sketches to the carving of blocks, using the multiple block technique. By printing multiple layers of transparent inks, images will develop with lush color relationships and luminous surfaces. We will work with color separation/registration, carving with hand and power tools, built-up surfaces, color ink mixing, and stencils. Monotype techniques will also be introduced and can be combined with the carved blocks. During the workshop students first develop a key block, transfer the image to other blocks to carry various colors and then print small editions, exploring color variations. Students should plan to arrive with several worked out compositions, either representational or abstract.
Students do not need to have previous printmaking experience, but this would certainly be an advantage.
Pumpkin Painting
& Mask-Making
Instructor: Five Points Launchpad Artists & Volunteers
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
October 23rd
Bring your friends and family for this first monthly community family art event! Create painted pumpkins and masks using a variety of materials, and take your creations home. The workshop will be led by the Five Points Launchpad artists. This is a drop in event—come any time from 9:30-12:30 to create your festive artwork! All ages are welcome, and all materials are included.
Teen Studio:
Portraits & Identity
Instructor: Morgan Bayona
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
November 6th
Explore portraits and express yourself in a fun, relaxing, and inclusive atmosphere. Work with mixed media materials and a variety of prompts to create a portrait that truly expresses who you are. Through demos, discussions, and individualized instruction, learn how to empower yourself and others as you express your own identity through your artwork.
Painting Creatively From Photos
Instructor: Souby Boski
November 10th
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Most artists use source photos in some capacity when they work, whether to jog their memory of a particular place and time or to record specific visual details to incorporate in later pieces. In this workshop students will learn to paint in a creative, personal, and expressive way using reference photographs - freeing them from copying. Learn to dismiss the sense of obligation to show exactly what is depicted in the photo and feel free and inspired to manipulate the composition, assuring vitality and making the painting your personal creation. Bring several canvases and reference photos.
Gratitude
Journals
Instructor: Five Points Launchpad Artists & Volunteers
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
November 13th
Bring your friends and family and learn how to bind books to create your own journal! Demos will be provided, as well as prompts for reflecting and creating within the journals. The workshop will be led by the Five Points Launchpad artists. This is a drop in event—come any time from 9:30-12:30 to create your journal! All ages are welcome, and all materials are included.
Introduction to Polyester Plate Lithography: Printed Greeting Cards
Instructor: Kathleen Schroeder
November 13th & 20th
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Use polyester plate lithography to print a set of one-color note cards which you can go on to add color to using colored pencils, watercolor, or art markers. Make a holiday card! Make a seasonal greeting! Make some holiday tags! Make some all-purpose artist cards! We will set up a template for you and you can run with your idea. Participants will come out of this workshop with an understanding of how the process of polyester plate lithography works and ways in which hand coloring can enhance their prints. The aim of this workshop is to have some fun, but it is also to introduce you to the fun and versatile world of polyester plate lithography. This workshop is intended for those who have had some printmaking experience and would like to try one-color polyester plate lithography using an etching press. On the first day you will learn how polyester plate lithography works and begin to draw your plate. The second Saturday will be dedicated to printing your note cards and discussing how hand coloring can add variety to your prints.
Clay
Snowmen
Instructor: Five Points Launchpad Artists & Volunteers
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
December 4th
Bring your friends and family and create a beautiful seasonal sculpture! Using air dry clay, you will create and decorate your own snowman to bring home or gift. Demonstrations will be provided by the Five Points Launchpad artists. This is a drop in event—come any time from 9:30-12:30 to create! All ages are welcome, and all materials are included.
Creative Holiday Cards
Instructor: Five Points Launchpad Artists & Volunteers
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
December 11th
Bring your friends and family and create your own holiday cards in this one-day, drop in event! Work with paper, collage materials, buttons, ribbons, and more to create unique and creative holiday cards for friends and family. The workshop will be led by the Five Points Launchpad artists. This is a drop in event—come any time from 9:30-12:30 to create your holiday cards! All ages are welcome, and all materials are included.
- Lab Rentals
- Painting
- Printmaking
- Photography
- Drawing
- Kids
Pamela Stockamore Painting Lab
Member Hourly Rentals Coming Soon
The Pamela Stockamore Painting Lab is equipped for painters, interdisciplinary artists, and students of all levels to work in a variety of painting media. From encaustic, to oils, to watercolor and acrylics, the painting lab provides the space for the discovery of new techniques and work. The lab features 12 new easels generously donated by Jerry’s Artarama of West Hartford, 12 new stools and taboret, a floor to ceiling critique wall, and ample space for collaborations and explorations. The lab is named in memory of the artist Pamela Stockamore.
Robert Dente Printmaking Lab
Member Hourly Rentals Coming Soon
The Robert Dente Printmaking Lab is a cutting edge facility equipped to meet the needs of professional printmakers, cross-disciplinary artists, and members of the community interested in learning how to make images in this time honored medium. The 2,000 square foot, 20 ft. high lab features three presses: a lithography press, a monotype press, and a new Takach Etching Press. The acid room, worktables, and critique wall provide the perfect space for professional printmakers to collaborate and create new work, all while immersed in natural light from the floor to ceiling windows that overlook the beautiful landscape of the Northwest Corner hills. The studio is named in memory of artist Robert Dente.
Peter Howe Digital Lab
Lab Coming in Early 2022
The Peter Howe Digital Lab will provide the space, technology, and equipment for artists to explore digital media arts. Artists will be able to use various digital photo and video processing apps, edit and print their photos, and learn how to combine analogue and digital processes using cross-disciplinary media. The lab will feature a large format printer, multiple scanners, computers for editing and creating, editing software, and more. The lab is expected to be fully operational in early 2022. The lab is named in memory of the artist Peter Howe.
Alternative Process Photo Lab
Lab Coming in Early 2022
The Photo Lab will be an unparalleled facility equipped for professional photographers, multi-disciplinary artists, and members of the community interested in exploring contemporary photographic methods. In the Alternative Photographic Processing Lab, artists will be able to create photos using experimental techniques, pushing their understanding of photography in new directions. In the attached Dark Room, photographers and students will be able to engage in both traditional and non-traditional approaches to photography. The lab is equipped with enlargers, sinks for developing photos, and the space to create and collaborate on innovative works of art. The lab is expected to be fully operational in early 2022.
Children's Lab
The Kids Lab brings creativity to a new level with bright, fun, and colorful surroundings sure to inspire every learner! The lab features space for 10 students, a collaborative drawing wall, a magnetic wall and cork wall for sharing artwork, and colorful storage spaces for supplies. Kids will learn about artists and a variety of media in this newly renovated space designed just for young artists!
Drawing Lab
The Drawing Lab provides a space for artists of all disciplines to collaborate, explore, and learn new techniques in a variety of contemporary drawing media. From teen artists to emerging professionals, community members seeking enrichment to professional artists, the lab is a space for all to engage in the traditional and contemporary discipline of drawing. With 12 new adjustable drawing tables, a model stand, natural light, and floor to ceiling wall space for critiques, collaborations, and discuss.
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