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Kid's Acrylic Painting Workshops
with Kristy Endriss
with Kristy Endriss
Polar Bears (Grades 3-6) Sunday, March 3 (1 day) 12:30-3:00 pm
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Stained Glass
with Sarah Segovia
Sunday, March 3 (1 day)
9:30 am-12:00 pm or 12:30-3:00 pm
with Sarah Segovia
Sunday, March 3 (1 day)
9:30 am-12:00 pm or 12:30-3:00 pm
This beginning course will teach you the basic steps of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering your very own stained glass project. Students will choose from one of the designs below and create from a colorful selection of glass.
Fee: $45 for Residents or $50 for Non-residents per workshop
Fee: $45 for Residents or $50 for Non-residents per workshop
Colored Pencil
with Norma Curtis
Saturdays, March 2-23 (4 weeks)
10:00 am-12:00 pm
with Norma Curtis
Saturdays, March 2-23 (4 weeks)
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Students will work with Prismacolor soft, wax based colored pencils to learn layering, blending, and shading techniques on professional acid-free paper. Subjects vary according to each student’s personal design to create lasting works of art. Personal help is provided to each student. This class is appropriate for beginner and intermediate students.
Fee: $95 for Residents or $100 for Non-Residents |
Colored Pencil
with Rita Paradis
Mondays, March 4-25 (4 weeks)
10:00 am-12:30 pm or 12:30-2:30 pm
with Rita Paradis
Mondays, March 4-25 (4 weeks)
10:00 am-12:30 pm or 12:30-2:30 pm
Learn the many techniques which can give your colored pencil works the look of oil paintings. You will study layering, burnishing, dissolving, lifting color, infusing color and so much more. Much emphasis will be placed on achieving proper values, arriving at the desired color and how to achieve specific effects. You’ll work with artist quality pencils and papers. Beginners work on projects designed by the instructor and then move on to working on pieces of their own choosing. Intermediate and advanced students work independently with plenty of help and direction from the instructor. All supplies are included.
Fee: $115 for Residents or $120 for Non-Residents (AM Class 2½ hours) Fee: $95 for Residents or $100 for Non-Residents (PM Class 2 hours) |
Classical Watercolor
with Eugene Teixeira
Mondays, March 4-25 (4 weeks)
10:00 am-12:00 pm
with Eugene Teixeira
Mondays, March 4-25 (4 weeks)
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Learn the foundations of classical watercolor in this four week class. Beginner students will work from an image provided by the instructor. Continuing students should bring a color image of their choice to work on. Students will work on sheets of quality watercolor paper, learning both “wet” and “dry” techniques. Drawing experience is preferable. Personal help is provided to each student. The class goal is for each student to produce a lovely painting in a relaxing art experience. All supplies are included, except for paper towels.
Fee: $95 for Residents or $100 for Non-Residents |
Exploring Watercolor
with Bonny Hartigan
Tuesdays, March 12-April 2 (4 weeks)
10:00 am-12:00 pm
with Bonny Hartigan
Tuesdays, March 12-April 2 (4 weeks)
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Come join in the fun while helping those winter days pass by exploring a variety of watercolor concepts and techniques. Students will be working on quality watercolor paper learning wet on wet, wet on dry, and dry brush skills. We will also explore gouache (matte, opaque watercolor traditionally used by illustrators and designers). All levels welcome. All supplies are included, except for paper towels.
Fee: $95 for Residents or $100 for Non-Residents |
Watercolor Skill Builder
with Bonny Hartigan
Tuesdays, March 12-April 2 (4 weeks)
12:30 pm-2:30 pm
with Bonny Hartigan
Tuesdays, March 12-April 2 (4 weeks)
12:30 pm-2:30 pm
Learn methods for painting a variety of subjects with which we commonly struggle including rocks, reflections, trees, texture, atmospheric perspective, clouds. We’ll focus on the things which students would like to try. The second half of the class will allow time for students to work on subjects of their choice. All levels welcome. All supplies are included, except for paper towels.
Fee: $95 for Residents or $100 for Non-Residents |
Precision Drawing
with Tony Ruggiero
Wednesdays, January 17-March 6 (7 weeks)
10:00 am-12:00 pm or 6:15-8:15 pm
with Tony Ruggiero
Wednesdays, January 17-March 6 (7 weeks)
10:00 am-12:00 pm or 6:15-8:15 pm
5Learn accurate, realistic drawing techniques through skill-practice exercises. Work towards acquiring an ability to draw any subject in a 3-dimensional way with focus on specific skills including learning accurate “measuring,” proportionality, perspective, shading and textures. With commitment and attendance, students can expect significant improvement, not only learning how to “fix” their work, but also leaving with the ability to plan and complete realistic drawings. All levels welcome. No class February 14.
Fee: $150 for Residents or $160 for Non-Residents |
Let's Get Sewing
with Christine Jewell
Wednesdays, March 6-27 (4 weeks)
6:15-7:45 pm
with Christine Jewell
Wednesdays, March 6-27 (4 weeks)
6:15-7:45 pm
Overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine and discover how fun and easy it can be! Learn the basics of machine sewing including threading, operating and troubleshooting. Practice using the machine and then move on to simple projects for yourself or for gift-giving. Choice of projects will include a 4-patch pin cushion, Boho bags and items for the home such as pillow covers or table runner. All supply fees included in cost. (4 weeks)
Fee: $75 for Residents or $80 for Non-residents |
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2023 Cheshire Performing & Fine Arts Committee Scholarship Winners
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
2022 Cheshire Performing & Fine Arts Committee Scholarship Winners
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
2021 Cheshire Performing & Fine Arts Committee Scholarship Winners
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
2020 Cheshire Performing & Fine Arts Committee Scholarship Winners
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad
in Memory of Richard W. Conrad