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SUMMARY:Everyone Can Draw
DESCRIPTION:Class time focuses on simple Still-Life set-ups ~a bottle\, a bowl with fruit\, etc. Objects are studied from a tabletop perspective. How to create volume\, depth and weight are introduced as participants investigate the power of thin and thick line applications which help to create the shape and mass of objects. Individual attention will be given to each student at their skill level. \nIn the third week participants bring photos or objects from home to draw in an effort to improve how they see and\, therefore\, their drawing skills. Material list available upon registration. \nChris Kunze graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Painting/Illustration. He has had a long & successful career in Advertising and Promotion. His illustrations and designs have been used in books\, magazines\, newspapers\, product packaging and logo design. \nChris’ fine art has always remained important throughout his career as a commercial artist. \nHe has had many solo and group shows in New York City\, Westchester County and lower Connecticut\, showcasing his oil paintings\, watercolors and illustrations. Chris was part of an ongoing show at the Arthur Kalaher Fine Art in Sag Harbor\, NY from 2011-2019. In 2018 he had a solo show of his watercolors at Teatown Lake Reservation. \nIn 2019 Chris began his participation in Arthouse.NYC’s “Healthcare Heroes Show”. \nHe has memorialized several healthcare workers who lost their lives during the height of the Covid pandemic. These oil portraits were given to their families and were on view at the Big Plaza Screen in New York City. \nTeaching is a passion that has come to the forefront in the past 15 years for Chris. He has been teaching a plethora of subjects among them drawing\, oil painting\, watercolors\, and more at local Westchester art schools. He is currently teaching at Scarsdale Adult School. \nChris grew up in Europe and Westchester County. He currently resides in Salem\, Connecticut. \nDates: Saturday Feb. 1\, 8\, 15\, 22; March 1st. Makeup if necessary March 8.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/everyone-can-draw/2025-03-01/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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SUMMARY:Joys of Wet Felting
DESCRIPTION:Learning the joys of “wet” felting is easy and fun. A highly experienced felter and art educator will teach you felting techniques using Australian merino wool and silk. Each participant makes a felted purse to take home and enjoy or give as a gift. From the knowledge gained in this workshop you will be able to make many other felted pieces . \nSince graduating from the University of New Hampshire and Wesleyan University Cathy McD.Lovell has established and run programs in ceramics\, painting\, stained glass\, and jewelry making in the Greenwich\,CT.\, East Lyme\, CT.\,and Newton\, Mass. public school systems. She has taught Elementary\, Middle and High School and Adult art education and was at East Lyme Middle school for 27 yrs. She also established the Greenwich Art Barn. Art Education has always been her true love. With this accumulated art background she combines and applies her experiences to felt-making. She now teaches classes at Spectrum Art Gallery
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LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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SUMMARY:Botanical Illustration with Pen & Ink and Colored Pencils
DESCRIPTION:Create beautiful botanical illustrations in pen and ink! Each week will focus on a different botanical study. Participants will learn how to observe\, and utilize ink to capture the subject matter with detail and accuracy. Colored pencils are used to enhance the black and white drawings. No previous experience is necessary. Come enjoy a creative and fun class! \nNancy Bentivegna is a botanical artist who received her training at the New York Botanical Gardens through the Botanical Art and Illustration Program. After completing the program in 2010\, she relocated to Boston. For the past eleven years she has been teaching a variety of botanical art classes in Boston and the greater Boston area. These courses are based on the instruction she received at the NYBG and include colored pencil\, graphite\, pen and ink and watercolor pencil. \nNancy prefers to work in watercolor pencil combined with colored pencil for depth and detail. She does custom pieces for clients both in the Boston area and New York. She recently relocated to Essex and will be offering classes at the Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook. \nDates: March 6\, 13\, 20 and 27th \nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nCost: $130
URL:https://essexct.com/event/botanical-illustration-with-pen-ink-and-colored-pencils-2/2025-03-06/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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SUMMARY:Terra String Quartet to Perform at Essex Winter Series
DESCRIPTION:For this year’s Fenton Brown Emerging Artists Concert\, Essex Winter Series welcomes the award-winning Terra String Quartet\, who will grace the stage at Congregation Beth Shalom in Chester\, CT for our third concert on March 9. This cream-of-the-crop group of young artists – Harriet Langley (violin)\, Amelia Dietrich (violin)\, Chih-Ta Cheng (viola) and Audrey Chen (cello) – have chosen to perform selections from Haydn\, Ravel and Beethoven. Seeing and hearing these rising stars will be a not-to-be-missed treat. \nThe season closes on April 6 with flutist Tara Helen O’Connor and a gathering of eight EWS Emerging Artist alumni at Valley Regional High School. \nConcerts begin at 3 pm and are general admission. Adult – $45; Student – $5. For tickets visit essexwinterseries.com or call 860-272-4572. For all our venues\, parking\, entry and seating accessibility is available. \nOur 2025 season is generously sponsored by ASP Trust. Concerts are sponsored by BrandTech Scientific\, Clark Group\, Essex Financial Services\, Essex Meadows\, Essex Savings Bank\, Jeffrey N. Mehler CFP LLC\, and Tower Laboratories. Masonicare at Chester Village is a piano sponsor and WSHU is the media sponsor. We also gratefully acknowledge the support for our mission of concerts and community outreach received in part through grant funding by the Community Foundation of Middlesex County\, Connecticut Office of the Arts/DECD\, Essex Community Fund\, Essex Savings Bank Community Investment Program\, and The Kitchings Family Foundation.
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SUMMARY:Essex Winter Series Community Outreach Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Free and open-to-the-public community workshops offered by Essex Winter Series: Just after the March 9 concert season performance by Terra String Quartet – Harriet Langley (violin)\, Amelia Dietrich (violin)\, Chih-Ta Chen (viola) and Audrey Chen (cello) – these dynamic\, rising stars will begin a four-day Community Outreach residency with Essex Winter Series\, which will take them to senior communities and schools throughout Middlesex and New London counties. People in the community can take advantage of two free educational and entertaining sessions at open-to-the public events at the following venues: Essex Library Association on March 12 at 4 pm and\, in conjunction with the Community Music School String Ensemble\, the Essex Town Hall Auditorium on March 11 at 6 pm. Seating is limited. \nEWS Community Outreach is made possible thanks to funding in part by the ASP Trust\, Fenton Brown Circle\, Kitchings Family Foundation\, Essex Savings Bank CIP\, and the Community Foundation of Middlesex County\, through a grant made possible by the generosity of the Guilford Savings Bank Charitable Fund and St. Luke’s Home Fund.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-winter-series-community-outreach-workshop/
LOCATION:Essex Town Hall\, 29 West Avenue\, Essex\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Concerts
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SUMMARY:Essex Winter Series Community Outreach Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Free and open-to-the-public community workshops offered by Essex Winter Series: Just after the March 9 concert season performance by Terra String Quartet – Harriet Langley (violin)\, Amelia Dietrich (violin)\, Chih-Ta Chen (viola) and Audrey Chen (cello) – these dynamic\, rising stars will begin a four-day Community Outreach residency with Essex Winter Series\, which will take them to senior communities and schools throughout Middlesex and New London counties. People in the community can take advantage of two free educational and entertaining sessions at open-to-the public events at the following venues: Essex Library Association on March 12 at 4 pm and\, in conjunction with the Community Music School String Ensemble\, the Essex Town Hall Auditorium on March 11 at 6 pm. Seating is limited. \nEWS Community Outreach is made possible thanks to funding in part by the ASP Trust\, Fenton Brown Circle\, Kitchings Family Foundation\, Essex Savings Bank CIP\, and the Community Foundation of Middlesex County\, through a grant made possible by the generosity of the Guilford Savings Bank Charitable Fund and St. Luke’s Home Fund.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-winter-series-community-outreach-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Essex Library\, 33 West Ave\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Concerts
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SUMMARY:Botanical Illustration with Pen & Ink and Colored Pencils
DESCRIPTION:Create beautiful botanical illustrations in pen and ink! Each week will focus on a different botanical study. Participants will learn how to observe\, and utilize ink to capture the subject matter with detail and accuracy. Colored pencils are used to enhance the black and white drawings. No previous experience is necessary. Come enjoy a creative and fun class! \nNancy Bentivegna is a botanical artist who received her training at the New York Botanical Gardens through the Botanical Art and Illustration Program. After completing the program in 2010\, she relocated to Boston. For the past eleven years she has been teaching a variety of botanical art classes in Boston and the greater Boston area. These courses are based on the instruction she received at the NYBG and include colored pencil\, graphite\, pen and ink and watercolor pencil. \nNancy prefers to work in watercolor pencil combined with colored pencil for depth and detail. She does custom pieces for clients both in the Boston area and New York. She recently relocated to Essex and will be offering classes at the Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook. \nDates: March 6\, 13\, 20 and 27th \nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nCost: $130
URL:https://essexct.com/event/botanical-illustration-with-pen-ink-and-colored-pencils-2/2025-03-13/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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SUMMARY:Botanical Illustration with Pen & Ink and Colored Pencils
DESCRIPTION:Create beautiful botanical illustrations in pen and ink! Each week will focus on a different botanical study. Participants will learn how to observe\, and utilize ink to capture the subject matter with detail and accuracy. Colored pencils are used to enhance the black and white drawings. No previous experience is necessary. Come enjoy a creative and fun class! \nNancy Bentivegna is a botanical artist who received her training at the New York Botanical Gardens through the Botanical Art and Illustration Program. After completing the program in 2010\, she relocated to Boston. For the past eleven years she has been teaching a variety of botanical art classes in Boston and the greater Boston area. These courses are based on the instruction she received at the NYBG and include colored pencil\, graphite\, pen and ink and watercolor pencil. \nNancy prefers to work in watercolor pencil combined with colored pencil for depth and detail. She does custom pieces for clients both in the Boston area and New York. She recently relocated to Essex and will be offering classes at the Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook. \nDates: March 6\, 13\, 20 and 27th \nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nCost: $130
URL:https://essexct.com/event/botanical-illustration-with-pen-ink-and-colored-pencils-2/2025-03-20/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater
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SUMMARY:Good Morning/Good Night Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Good Morning/Good Night – Spectrum Art Gallery Exhibit Opens March 21 \nSpectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store of Centerbrook\, Connecticut presents Good Morning/Good Night. Discover new and original artwork that showcases the beauty of early morning light as it gives birth to the day\, the darkness of night\, and the hidden and beautiful lights of the darkest evenings. At Spectrum\, we explore this by showcasing the work of established and emerging artists with original paintings\, mixed media\, and photography. The Open Reception for Good Morning/Good Night is Friday\, March 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Enjoy fine art\, crafts\, wine\, and refreshments that evening and throughout the Open House Weekend\, Saturday\, March 22 from 1 to 6 pm and Sunday\, March 23\, from 1 to 5 pm. The exhibit runs through May 3. Also\, Spectrum’s Artisans Store offers new pottery\, glass\, fiber\, home décor\, jewelry\, clothing and accessories\, children’s books and toys. Spectrum Art Gallery\, 61 Main St.\, Centerbrook\, Connecticut. Gallery and Store hours are Wednesday through Saturday (12-6 pm) and Sunday (12-5 pm). For more information about gallery exhibits and classes for adults and children\, and summer camps for preteens and teens call (860) 767-0742 or visit spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at SpectrumAnytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery\, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery\, x.com/spectrum_ct\, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211
URL:https://essexct.com/event/good-morning-good-night-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater
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SUMMARY:Zoom - Gel Printing Quilt Monotypes
DESCRIPTION:This is a fun and very creative class where you learn to set up a workstation to create colored\, painted paper sheets using gel plates\, stencils and markers.  Experiment with masking techniques using gauze\, acrylics\, and metallic paints\, etc.  After creating a variety of prints\, choose your “Best and Brightest” as well as a few quieter designs.  The instructor will help you work on layout design to create compositional unity before gluing.  Then learn to prepare your support and to adhere each print. Finally\, use gloss\, satin or matte medium as a final sealer.   You will have prints left to create more compositions on your own.  Material list available upon registration. \nRegina Thomas’ collage and mixed media art is a mélange of visual stimuli\, colors\, and shapes involving different genres from the representational to the abstract.  These multi-layered works portray her view of the world\, never realistic\, injecting her own narratives\, metaphors\, and icons.  Regina works instinctually\, and her desire is to stimulate and intrigue the viewer\, make a connection\, bringing their own experiences to the work. \nRegina has lived and traveled throughout Asia and Europe.  While in London\, she attended Richmond University concentrating on the Art Disciplines as well as Studio classes.  Upon her return to the states she continued refining her art through classes and workshops at RISD (Rhode Island School of Design)\, The New Art Center in Newton – MA\, South Shore Art Center – MA\, West Hartford Art League\, Creative Arts Workshop/New Haven\, CT\, Yale University and The British Art Museum. \nRegina has been included in many juried exhibitions in New England. Thomas shows in private galleries and has private collectors across the U.S.\, Europe\, South America and Asia. Her most recent shows have been at The John Slade Ely House in New Haven\, and The Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook where she also holds classes in collage and mixed media art. \nDates:  Tuesdays\, 3/25; 4/1\, 4/8\, 4/15\, 4/22 \nTime: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM \nCost: $140 per person
URL:https://essexct.com/event/zoom-gel-printing-quilt-monotypes/2025-03-25/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater
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SUMMARY:Botanical Illustration with Pen & Ink and Colored Pencils
DESCRIPTION:Create beautiful botanical illustrations in pen and ink! Each week will focus on a different botanical study. Participants will learn how to observe\, and utilize ink to capture the subject matter with detail and accuracy. Colored pencils are used to enhance the black and white drawings. No previous experience is necessary. Come enjoy a creative and fun class! \nNancy Bentivegna is a botanical artist who received her training at the New York Botanical Gardens through the Botanical Art and Illustration Program. After completing the program in 2010\, she relocated to Boston. For the past eleven years she has been teaching a variety of botanical art classes in Boston and the greater Boston area. These courses are based on the instruction she received at the NYBG and include colored pencil\, graphite\, pen and ink and watercolor pencil. \nNancy prefers to work in watercolor pencil combined with colored pencil for depth and detail. She does custom pieces for clients both in the Boston area and New York. She recently relocated to Essex and will be offering classes at the Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook. \nDates: March 6\, 13\, 20 and 27th \nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nCost: $130
URL:https://essexct.com/event/botanical-illustration-with-pen-ink-and-colored-pencils-2/2025-03-27/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Continues - Beginner & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:This class provides step-by-step instruction for those seeking the fundamentals of watercolor painting.  Class includes demos and structured exercises.  Participants learn color mixing\, dark and light and basic color theory principles. Different brush stroke techniques are addressed for specific effects i.e. wet on wet & dry stubble applications. Participants paint from still life setups and/or photo references from home.  Everyone is encouraged to work on an ongoing painting at home to help solidify techniques learned in class.  This piece may be brought into class on the last day for an open critique session. Material list sent upon registration.  Instructor will work with you at your level even if you have taken watercolor in the past.  Material list available upon registration. \nChris Kunze graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Painting/Illustration. He has had a long & successful career in Advertising and Promotion. His illustrations and designs have been used in books\, magazines\, newspapers\, product packaging and logo design. \nChris’ fine art has always remained important throughout his career as a commercial artist. He has had many solo and group shows in New York City\, Westchester County and lower Connecticut\, showcasing his oil paintings\, watercolors and illustrations. Chris was part of an ongoing show at the Arthur Kalaher Fine Art in Sag Harbor\, NY from 2011-2019.  In 2018 he had a solo show of his watercolors at Teatown Lake Reservation. In 2019 Chris began his participation in Arthouse.NYC’s “Healthcare Heroes Show”. He has memorialized several healthcare workers who lost their lives during the height of the Covid pandemic. These oil portraits were given to their families and were on view at the Big Plaza Screen in New York City. Teaching is a passion that has come to the forefront in the past 15 years for Chris. He has been teaching a plethora of subjects among them drawing\, oil painting\, watercolors\, and more at local Westchester art schools.  He is currently teaching at Scarsdale Adult School.Chris grew up in Europe and Westchester County.  He currently resides in Salem\, Connecticut. \nDates:  Fridays\, March 28; April 4\, 11\, 25; May 2 \nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nCost: $160 per person\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://essexct.com/event/watercolor-continues-beginner-beyond/2025-03-28/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Pastels
DESCRIPTION:In this class learn to create layers of soft pastels to build up a recognizable image or object.  Blocking in values from light to dark and understanding light to hard application on paper.  In the beginning of class\, simple still life set ups will be used i.e. two pieces of fruit in a bowl\, etc. The light source and an investigation of color ranges that can be applied to any given object will also be explored.  There will be demonstrations of techniques that will help all levels.  Pastels are a wonderful opportunity for those who want to continue to hone their drawing skills with the new dimension of color.  Finally\, fixative spraying will be reviewed including how many layers are necessary.  The last two classes will focus on one more complicated still life set up in an effort to create a completed piece of artwork. Material list available upon registration. \nChris Kunze graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Painting/Illustration. He has had a long & successful career in Advertising and Promotion. His illustrations and designs have been used in books\, magazines\, newspapers\, product packaging and logo design. Chris’ fine art has always remained important throughout his career as a commercial artist. He has had many solo and group shows in New York City\, Westchester County and lower Connecticut\, showcasing his oil paintings\, watercolors and illustrations. Chris was part of an ongoing show at the Arthur Kalaher Fine Art in Sag Harbor\, NY from 2011-2019.  In 2018 he had a solo show of his watercolors at Teatown Lake Reservation. In 2019 Chris began his participation in Arthouse.NYC’s “Healthcare Heroes Show”. He has memorialized several healthcare workers who lost their lives during the height of the Covid pandemic. These oil portraits were given to their families and were on view at the Big Plaza Screen in New York City. Teaching is a passion that has come to the forefront in the past 15 years for Chris. He has been teaching a plethora of subjects among them drawing\, oil painting\, watercolors\, and more at local Westchester art schools.  He is currently teaching at Scarsdale Adult School. Chris grew up in Europe and Westchester County.  He currently resides in Salem\, Connecticut. \nDates: March 29; April 5\, 12\, 26; May 3 \nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nCost: $160 per person
URL:https://essexct.com/event/introduction-to-pastels/2025-03-29/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisan Store\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing for Fabulous 50's & Up - Stories of a Life Well-Lived
DESCRIPTION:This creative writing class invites participants to explore their personal experiences\, dreams\, and reflections on life through short stories\, poetry\, and personal essays. Whether you want to write about past adventures\, future aspirations\, or cherished relationships\, this class will guide you with fun exercises that make storytelling accessible and enjoyable. Techniques and exercises used in class will be memory mapping (turning life events into stories); sensory writing (using the five senses to bring stories to life) and character building (drawing inspiration from real-life people). Suggested material list available upon registration. \nDates: Sunday\, March 30; April 6\, 13\, 27 and May 4th
URL:https://essexct.com/event/creative-writing-for-fabulous-50s-up-stories-of-a-life-well-lived/2025-03-30/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater
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