Artist of the Month: Peter Simoncini

Connecticut River Artisans 55 Main Street, Essex, CT, United States

Come celebrate with us!  Connecticut River Artisans Co-op is proud to salute our member artists with an Artist of the Month reception beginning on Sunday, July 9 from 1:00 to 4:00.  … Continue reading

Free

Preschool STEAM Lab

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Come explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) with us through fun experiments and activities! This month, kids will learn about buoyancy by testing if a … Continue reading

Free

“Signing Rocks!” with Signing Basics®

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Essex Library will host “Signing Rocks!” an American Sign Language Class, on Tuesday, July 11 from 3-3:45 PM on Zoom. Program presented by Signing Basics®. For this class, the vocabulary … Continue reading

Free

Teen Poetry Club: Paint Chip Poetry

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Essex Library will host the second session of Teen Poetry Club on Thursday, July 13 at 4 PM. Each session focuses on a different type of poetry. Teens will learn … Continue reading

Free

Future Artists

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Encourage your future artist to get creative as we explore different arts and crafts! This month, kids will get to make and decorate their own homemade fans. This free event … Continue reading

Free

Teen Anime & Manga Club

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Come explore the world of anime & manga with us at Essex Library’s Teen Anime & Manga Club! Try something new, share the ones you enjoy, and hangout with others … Continue reading

Free

Teen Poetry Club: Found Poetry

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Essex Library will host the third session of Teen Poetry Club on Thursday, August 3 at 4 PM. Teens will learn the guidelines behind creating different types of poetry and … Continue reading

Free

Teen Art Club

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Do you love art? Are you looking for a good time or space to work on your projects? Then come hang out and chat with your fellow artists at Teen … Continue reading

Free

Teen Poetry Club: Poetry Escape Room

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Essex Library will host the final session of Teen Poetry Club on Thursday, August 10 at 4 PM. In this session, teens will challenge themselves with a Poetry Escape Room! … Continue reading

Free

Preschool STEAM Lab

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Come explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) with us through fun experiments and activities! This month, kids will get to make their own bubble wands. … Continue reading

Free

Imaginary Worlds

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

It’s the height of Summer and time for our imaginations to go wild. Explore new and exciting artwork by established and emerging artists who celebrate the season with their “imaginary … Continue reading

Free

Teen Board Game Night

Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Join the Essex Library for Teen Board Game Night! We will have a variety of fun board games to choose from, so grab a friend and come play with us! … Continue reading

Free

Recurring

Art Journaling Workshop – On Zoom

Centerbrook 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Create journal pages with new techniques such as using alcohol inks on special Yupo paper for brilliant backgrounds and abstract landscapes. Learn to precolour background papers via, painting or making … Continue reading

$140
Recurring

Art Journaling Workshop – At the Gallery

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Create journal pages with new techniques such as using alcohol inks on special Yupo paper for brilliant backgrounds and abstract landscapes. Learn to precolour background papers via, painting or making … Continue reading

$185

Recurring

Art Journaling Workshop – On Zoom

Centerbrook 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Create journal pages with new techniques such as using alcohol inks on special Yupo paper for brilliant backgrounds and abstract landscapes. Learn to precolour background papers via, painting or making … Continue reading

$140
Recurring

Art Journaling Workshop – At the Gallery

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Create journal pages with new techniques such as using alcohol inks on special Yupo paper for brilliant backgrounds and abstract landscapes. Learn to precolour background papers via, painting or making … Continue reading

$185

Gongs and Art Workshop

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

In this workshop start with a meditation featuring gongs, to assist us in relaxation and leaving daily stress behind. Guided by what has been experienced in the meditation, create a … Continue reading

$57
Recurring

Art Journaling Workshop – On Zoom

Centerbrook 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Create journal pages with new techniques such as using alcohol inks on special Yupo paper for brilliant backgrounds and abstract landscapes. Learn to precolour background papers via, painting or making … Continue reading

$140
Recurring

Art Journaling Workshop – At the Gallery

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Create journal pages with new techniques such as using alcohol inks on special Yupo paper for brilliant backgrounds and abstract landscapes. Learn to precolour background papers via, painting or making … Continue reading

$185
Recurring

Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil Workshop

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Create beautiful illustrations in colored pencil! Participants learn the techniques of colored pencil application, including color observation, color mixing and layering. Each week will focus on a different color palette … Continue reading

$130

Painted Fall Flower Glass Vase Workshop

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Capture summer’s essence in this easy-to-do painting on glass workshop. First, create a simple sketch of your floral design on paper and do a few practice strokes. Learn how to … Continue reading

$62
Recurring

Art Journaling Workshop – On Zoom

Centerbrook 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Create journal pages with new techniques such as using alcohol inks on special Yupo paper for brilliant backgrounds and abstract landscapes. Learn to precolour background papers via, painting or making … Continue reading

$140

Falling into Fall Exhibit

Spectrum Art Gallery Exhibit Falling Into Fall September 22 - November 5, 2023 Explore new and exciting artwork by established and emerging artists who celebrate the colorful and joyous season … Continue reading

FREE
Recurring

Art Journaling Workshop – At the Gallery

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Create journal pages with new techniques such as using alcohol inks on special Yupo paper for brilliant backgrounds and abstract landscapes. Learn to precolour background papers via, painting or making … Continue reading

$185
Recurring

Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil Workshop

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Create beautiful illustrations in colored pencil! Participants learn the techniques of colored pencil application, including color observation, color mixing and layering. Each week will focus on a different color palette … Continue reading

$130
Recurring

Art Journaling Workshop – On Zoom

Centerbrook 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Create journal pages with new techniques such as using alcohol inks on special Yupo paper for brilliant backgrounds and abstract landscapes. Learn to precolour background papers via, painting or making … Continue reading

$140
Recurring

Art Journaling Workshop – At the Gallery

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Create journal pages with new techniques such as using alcohol inks on special Yupo paper for brilliant backgrounds and abstract landscapes. Learn to precolour background papers via, painting or making … Continue reading

$185
Recurring

Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil Workshop

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Create beautiful illustrations in colored pencil! Participants learn the techniques of colored pencil application, including color observation, color mixing and layering. Each week will focus on a different color palette … Continue reading

$130

Fluid Painting – An Improvisation Workshop

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Fluid painting involves layering acrylic paints of different densities and incorporating certain additives (i.e. silicone, dimethicone, alcohol, Dawn dish soap (etc.) which can result in gorgeous combinations of paint, cells, … Continue reading

$60

Recurring

Botanical Illustration in Colored Pencil Workshop

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Create beautiful illustrations in colored pencil! Participants learn the techniques of colored pencil application, including color observation, color mixing and layering. Each week will focus on a different color palette … Continue reading

$130

Saturday Live Wreath Workshop

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Create your own 30” live wreath to display proudly this season. A wide variety of freshly picked greenery is available. Florist wire, hand-made bows and painted objects including pinecones for … Continue reading

$70

Sunday Live Wreath Workshop

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Create your own 30” live wreath to display proudly this season. A wide variety of freshly picked greenery is available. Florist wire, hand-made bows and painted objects including pinecones for … Continue reading

$70

Zentangle Holiday Card Workshop

Centerbrook 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

“Anything is possible, one stroke at a time.” This is the tagline for the Zentangle method, created by Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts. Join us for this holiday card workshop, … Continue reading

$57

Life in the City

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Explore new and exciting artwork by established and emerging artists who explore the magic and intensity of life in the city. Yes, many say cities are noisy, dirty, and crowded. … Continue reading

FREE

Tree of Life Workshop

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

A truly unique experience awaits during the Tree of Life workshop. We will start with a guided mediation featuring Wind and Sun gongs, Tibetan and Rin bowls to plant our … Continue reading

$10 – $45

Nuno Wet Felted Scarf Workshop

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Participants create a lightweight scarf made with silk gauze and fine, colorful merino wool using the wet felting method which can be combined with many other felting techniques. For this … Continue reading

$20 – $60

Introduction to Junk Journaling

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Try your hand at junk journaling, a cross between scrapbooking and journaling. Create a keepsake designed by you and for you. Kit includes a blank journal, paper, washi tape, stickers, … Continue reading

$10 – $45

Floral Soaps Workshop

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Evoke the feeling of spring while exercising your creative spirit. We will infuse soap with botanicals and scent them with essential oils. Natural clays will add color and healing benefits. … Continue reading

$10 – $50

Nuno Felting Workshop

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

This class is for all levels of experience. Participants create a lightweight scarf, hat or similar item of choice. Your piece will be made using the wet felting method in … Continue reading

$20 – $60

Botanical Illustration with Watercolor Pencils

Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United States

Create beautiful illustrations with watercolor pencils! Participants learn the techniques of using watercolor pencil, including color observation, color mixing and layering. Watercolor pencil will be combined with colored pencil to … Continue reading

$130

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    Essex Board of Trade, Inc., P.O. Box 322
    Essex, CT 06426 or email Info@EssexCT.com