This workshop will focus on analyzing composition, building a foundation in oil painting and creating the illusion of translucent objects on canvas. Work your way through the process of developing an underpainting and utilizing glazing techniques to bring out the true luminosity of glass and reflection.
Instructor: Sarah Paolucci
Saturdays, August 2 & 9, 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Members: $162 / Non-Members: $180
Reflections of Life: Painting Glass in Oils
Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online art show
Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.
Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles. https://www.personaland.com
"Wearing Wild" - a wildest of art show
Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online art show
Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.
Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles. https://www.personaland.com
"Wearing Wild" - a wildest of art show
Designed to hone your artmaking, expand your creative problem-solving skills and build a strong portfolio, this fully funded program offers comprehensive workshops in Ceramics, Printmaking, Alternative Photography, and Painting & Drawing. Each workshop meets one afternoon per week for six weeks. Attendees can register for any individual or all four workshops.
Instructors: Jill Van Slooten, Caleb Portfolio, Kimberly Jo & Christine Mitchell
Mondays - Thursdays, July 7 through August 14, 2025
1:00 - 4:30 PM
Ages: 13 - 17
Members & Non-Members: FREE
2025 Summer Teen Art Labs
Join the Monthly Critique sessions at Five Points Arts Center – Bring in an original work for personal, constructive feedback and discussion with Founder and Executive Director, Judy McElhone. All skill levels and mediums are welcome!
Free and open to the public
Tuesday, August 12
2 – 3 PM
Five Points Arts Center
Monthly Critique Sessions - August
Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online art show
Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.
Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles. https://www.personaland.com
"Wearing Wild" - a wildest of art show
Designed to hone your artmaking, expand your creative problem-solving skills and build a strong portfolio, this fully funded program offers comprehensive workshops in Ceramics, Printmaking, Alternative Photography, and Painting & Drawing. Each workshop meets one afternoon per week for six weeks. Attendees can register for any individual or all four workshops.
Instructors: Jill Van Slooten, Caleb Portfolio, Kimberly Jo & Christine Mitchell
Mondays - Thursdays, July 7 through August 14, 2025
1:00 - 4:30 PM
Ages: 13 - 17
Members & Non-Members: FREE
2025 Summer Teen Art Labs
Come check out the Torrington Recreations 2025 Summer Concert Series at Coe Park! Over the course of 14 weeks, every Thursday, starting June 5th and running through September 4th, we will be hosting 14 different bands who will perform a range of different genres. Concerts will be held on the outside portico at the Coe Memorial Park (101 Litchfield Road) from 6pm-8pm. Bring your blankets, chairs, food and drinks to enjoy our concerts in the park!
Acid Wash is an area favorite specializing in 70s and 80s rock and hard rock.
2025 Summer Concert Series: Acid Wash
Paint and sip located above Toothpick on Water Street in Torrington!
BYOB! Painting new types of still life's every week.
All materials included in price
RSVP online
Sip Dip Done
Open to all levels of experience, this workshop explores the process of cyanotype; known for producing rich blue and white prints on paper. Using an assortment of botanical specimens and household objects, you will experiment with mark-making and composition.
Instructor: Fruma Markowitz
Saturday, August 16, 2025
10 AM - 4 PM
Members: $114.30 / Non-Members: $127
Cyanotype with Botanicals
Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online art show
Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.
Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles. https://www.personaland.com
"Wearing Wild" - a wildest of art show
Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online art show
Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.
Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles. https://www.personaland.com
"Wearing Wild" - a wildest of art show
Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online art show
Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.
Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles. https://www.personaland.com
"Wearing Wild" - a wildest of art show
Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online art show
Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.
Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles. https://www.personaland.com
"Wearing Wild" - a wildest of art show
Come check out the Torrington Recreations 2025 Summer Concert Series at Coe Park! Over the course of 14 weeks, every Thursday, starting June 5th and running through September 4th, we will be hosting 14 different bands who will perform a range of different genres. Concerts will be held on the outside portico at the Coe Memorial Park (101 Litchfield Road) from 6pm-8pm. Bring your blankets, chairs, food and drinks to enjoy our concerts in the park!
80's Rewind is the ultimate 80's tribute band, featuring a show that is an absolute blast; from Journey to Prince to Pat Benetar and more! Our goal is to transport everyone to the 80s - costumes, stage names, lights, and all around fun! So break out all your 80's gear and prepare to be transported back to your FAVORITE Decade!
2025 Summer Concert Series: 80's Rewind
Paint and sip located above Toothpick on Water Street in Torrington!
BYOB! Painting new types of still life's every week.
All materials included in price
RSVP online
Sip Dip Done
This workshop will offer a comprehensive introduction to portraiture, still life and landscape photography. With access to professional lighting equipment, learn to manipulate lighting, shadows and compositional elements to create captivating imagery.
Instructor: Thaddeus Kubis
Saturdays, August 23, 30 & September 6, 2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Ages: 15+
Members: $121.50 / Non-Members: $135
Creative Compositions
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