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SUMMARY:Future Fashionistas: Learn to Design and Illustrate Like A Pro! Ages 11-15
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a passion for style? Do you fill your notebooks with clothing doodles and dream of seeing your own designs on the runway? Step into the shoes of a real designer in this immersive\, hands-on fashion illustration course! \nThis creative studio class guides you through the entire process of bringing fashion to life. Start by mastering the fundamentals of the fashion figure and practicing dynamic poses used by professional designers to showcase clothing. As you  dive deeper into illustration\, you will learn to identify classic fashion silhouettes\, speak the language of style with standard fabric terms\, respond to fun design prompts\, and curate your  own custom color palettes. Using a mix of pencils\, markers\, and watercolors\, practice the step-by-step workflow of brainstorming quick concept sketches and polishing them into portfolio-ready finished art pieces. All materials are provided! Just bring your imagination and enthusiasm.  A curated supply list will be provided at the start of class if you wish to keep creating and building your own toolkit at home. \nJillian Nielsen began sewing and designing at a young age\, attending fashion design programs in Connecticut and NYC\, attended Bard College at Simon’s Rock and has a Certificate in Costume Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She was the equine costume designer for the CT Opera Company’s “Carmen” and she is currently a costume designer for “Listen to Me”\, a new interpretation of Gertrude Stein’s work. She has taught Spectrum Art Gallery’s Fashion Week for two years and has her fiber and jewelry creations for sale at Spectrum Art Gallery in Centerbrook. \nDates: Saturdays\, October 17\, 24\, 31; Nov. 7\, 14.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/future-fashionistas-learn-to-design-and-illustrate-like-a-pro-ages-11-15/2026-11-14/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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SUMMARY:Painting a Fall Landscape in Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Through fun and perhaps unexpected techniques\, learn how to paint a colorful autumn landscape in watercolor. We’ll include a road or a stream for interest. Reference(s) will be provided by the instructor\, or you can use your own\, from which a basic drawing will be made before painting. All skill levels are welcome. Supply list provided upon registration. \nBivenne Harvey Staiger is known for her colorful\, dramatic watercolors of natural motifs she loves\, like birds\, other animals and flowers\, and is the recipient of many prestigious awards.  Among the most recent is the Silver Medal from the American Watercolor Society’s 152nd International Exhibition (2019).  She is professionally affiliated with many art groups\, including but not limited to the Salmagundi Club\, American Artists’ Professional League\, Academic Artists Association\, Connecticut Academy of Fine Artists\, Connecticut Watercolor Society\, and many others.  Bivenne regularly gives instruction\, demonstrations and workshops in watercolor\, and in fact has an upcoming weekend workshop\, focusing on painting flowers in watercolor\, at Yale Peabody Museum in August.  At least two major solo exhibitions and a few group exhibitions featuring her work\, including Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook\, Connecticut\, are scheduled for the end of this year and next.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/painting-a-fall-landscape-in-watercolor/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T123000
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SUMMARY:Zoom - Art Journaling Collage Techniques
DESCRIPTION:In this 4-week journey\, explore collage from medium to process. Learn to transform the physical appearance of printed\, vintage and specialty papers. Each journal page will showcase a medium\, reconstructed paper and mini-collages of your design. Learn to describe each completed page for future reference. This is a good foundation class for future collage work. Material list available upon registration. No collage experience necessary. \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.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/zoom-art-journaling-collage-techniques/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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SUMMARY:Gallery - Art Journaling Collage Techniques
DESCRIPTION:In this 4-week journey explore collage from medium to process. Learn to transform the physical appearance of printed\, vintage and specialty papers. Each journal page will showcase a medium\, reconstructed paper and mini-collages of your design. Learn to describe each completed page for future reference. This is a good foundational course for future collage work.  Material list available upon registration. No collage experience necessary. \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.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/gallery-art-journaling-collage-techniques/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holiday Wreath Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the winter season by creating your own holiday wreath. During this workshop\, participants learn techniques for making a 26-30in wreath using natural materials such as pine\, balsam\, cedar\, holly\, laurel\, winterberry\, Andromeda and pinecones.  Discover how to work with a wreath form and to mix textures\, shapes and shades of green for a lush dimensional look.  Personalize your wreath form by choosing one of our festive ribbons. All wreath materials and supplies are provided including the wreath form\, wire and all decorating materials.  We recommend bringing a pair of garden gloves and garden shears/scissors. Leave with a handcrafted holiday wreath perfect for your door!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/holiday-wreath-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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SUMMARY:Creating Holiday Paper Gift Wraps Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn to wrap the gifts you give this year in unique ways not found in any store but created by you.  In this colorful holiday workshop design gift tags\, a mini triangle gift box\, a holiday card and a unique “apron” gift bag.  A variety of double-sided holiday patterned papers and supplies will be available for each set of projects. \nPlease bring- a scissor\, glue (liquid or glue stick)\, ruler and any other tools you think you might need.  Make each of your gift recipients feel “special” with gifts wrapped in these designs.  Happy Holidays! \nIntroducing Nancy Souza\, a teacher\, mixed media artist and crafter. Creating unique cards and paper projects using a variety of techniques\, colorful cardstock and card layouts including inks\, stencils\, collage\, upcycled vintage items\, and more. Souza is a certified teacher\, teaching at the elementary & high school levels and graduate level courses at Sacred Heart University Griswold High School campus\, including her 6th Year post graduate level. \nTwenty-six years ago\, a teaching colleague suggested Nancy sign up for a local card making class and the rest is history.  It’s been an interesting and rewarding crafting journey both taking classes\, sharing with crafting friends and teaching fellow crafters. Souza is a proud Certified Educator\, completing 85 cards/projects posted on her Blog and a virtual class demo.  Now she is creating samples for Altenew using new release items…and of course\, her favorite color is glitter! \nSouza’s work is currently exhibited at Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook\, Connecticut.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/creating-holiday-paper-gift-wraps-workshop/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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SUMMARY:Holiday Sparkle Crocheted Earring Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Add a little handmade sparkle to your holiday season!  In this afternoon workshop\, learn two different wire crochet techniques to create two unique pairs of beaded earrings.  Choose from a beautiful selection of holiday inspired beads\, crystals and sparkling accents to create earrings that reflect your personal style.  Keep one pair for yourself and give the other as a special holiday gift\, No previous jewelry making experience necessary. \nJessica Dickens is an artist whose passion for creating original handmade jewelry spans over two decades. With an eye for bold and unique designs\, Jessica draws inspiration from abstract and organic elements\, infusing each piece with a distinctive touch. Many designs feature wire crochet and are inspired by its fluidity\, reflecting a free-spirited aesthetic that resonates with those seeking individuality. Recently\, she has embraced the versatility of polymer clay and marries the two motifs yielding captivating results. \nHer work has been featured on fashion show runways\, Jewelry Television (JTV) Jewel School and in publications including Belle Armoire Jewelry Magazine. For 15 years\, she sold her work at jazz and arts and crafts festivals on the east coast and continues to sell her work online and her work is currently exhibited at Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook\, Connecticut. \nShe added “author” to her list of accolades with the publication of her book\, “The Lone Wolf Jewelry Designer’s Guide to Business Art and Life\,” offering insights into her creative journey. \nAlong with creating jewelry designs\, Jessica has added abstract art and watercolor to her practice.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/holiday-sparkle-crocheted-earring-workshop/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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