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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-11-15/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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SUMMARY:Essex FilmFest: Producing Masterclass with Scott Macaulay & Film Screenings
DESCRIPTION:The second day of the Essex FilmFest\, hosted by Essex Library\, will be held on Saturday\, Nov. 7. A producing masterclass starts at 9:30 AM with Guest Filmmaker Scott Macaulay. This is a one-hour workshop for filmmakers\, writers and anyone curious about the art\, craft and business of producing independent films. A line-up of films will be shown on Saturday as well\, with a Q&A period for each. The films include Raising Victor Vargas\, The Assistant and Gummo. \nFor more information\, visit essexfilmfest.com.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-filmfest-producing-masterclass-with-scott-macaulay-film-screenings/
LOCATION:Centerbrook Architects & Planners\, 67 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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SUMMARY:Modern Minimal: Exploring Analog Collage
DESCRIPTION:This art class welcomes participants of all skill levels who are interested in analog collage. The course introduces the fundamentals of collage\, focusing on minimalism and the use of a limited palette. Through guided exercises\, the class learns how to select and arrange images to create visually engaging compositions. Emphasis is placed on simplicity and balance to encourage creativity within constraints and foster an appreciation for a clean\, modern aesthetic. \nOver four studio sessions\, participants practice the essential methods of analog collage: selection of substrates\, cutting techniques\, adhesive applications\, color theory\, and composition.  Projects such as creating a master board\, starting and updating a studio notebook\, designing artist trading cards and finally creating a personal collage are designed to practice newly acquired skills and  encourage participants to develop their own unique modern aesthetic. Small supply list available upon registration. \nMolly Waite Lund is an analog collage artist who lives in Essex\, Connecticut.  As a self-taught artist\, Lund is continuously experimenting with color\, shape\, relationships\, and negative space.  She is compelled to repurpose vintage papers as a reminder of the history that has shaped her life. In her collages\, the world that Lund imagines is a place where the familiar becomes unfamiliar\, and the impossible becomes ordinary. \nLund is active in the online collage community\, frequently joining challenges to create collages around themes or prompts.  These interactions have resulted in Lund’s work being selected for publication in books\, magazines\, and on a deck of cards; for inclusion in national and international public displays of collage works; and exhibition at local art galleries in Connecticut and New York. Lund’s work was also displayed in a solo show at South of Main Art Collective during June\, July\, and August 2022. Her work is currently exhibited at Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook\, Connecticut.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/modern-minimal-exploring-analog-collage/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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