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
This workshop will cover the fundamentals of wheel throwing with an emphasis on individual experimentation and expressive design. Explore surface techniques such as sgraffito, slip trailing and glaze applications.
Instructor: Kathy Cady
Wednesdays, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2025
10 AM - 2 PM
Members: $378 / Non-Members: $420
Ceramic Wheel Throwing and Surface Techniques
Basic Italian I, a 13-session beginner class, will be held on Thursdays, May 8 to July 31, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The class will cover pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, conversation, and culture. The required text is Learn Italian the Fast and Fun Way by Marcel Danesi, Barron's Publisher, any edition, available online at abebooks.com and other retailers.
Italian class- beginner
For the first year, we will be hosting a summer market located at Franklin Plaza on the same nights as our Summer Concert Series. Each Thursday between June and August, check out vendors of all different varieties from meats, veggies, maple syrup, handcrafted goods, and more! Check out our full vendor list soon! Inquire above if you would like to be a vendor!
Check out some of our confirmed vendors:
- Misfit Farms
- Sunset Meadow Vineyards
- Dancing Ferns Houseplants
- Oracle Mushroom Co
- Hathor Hill Farm
- Bloom Where Planted
- Bantam Bread
- Laura Rubino Crafts
- Forever Connected LLC
- and more!
Torrington Recreation Summer Market
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!
Ali Kat & The Revelators are a collection of close friends bringing together funk, soul, and rock n’ roll for a fun, funky, high-energy musical experience that you won’t soon forget! AKR will have you on your feet with their fresh originals and crowd-pleasing covers, so get down, get funky, and get your pull with Ali Kat & The Revelators!
2025 Summer Concert Series: Ali Kat & The Revelators
We will be starting a cornhole at Bad Dog on Thursday nights, starting July 10th. The league will go through the end of August, with a tournament in early September. The league will play on Thursdays at 6:30 (weather permitting). The cost for the league is $10 per player/$20 per team. Bad Dog Cornhole league t-shirts will be given to each member of the team. If you are interested, please e-mail cornhole@baddogbrewingcompany.com.
Cornhole League at Bad Dog
Conversational Italian, 13-sessions, is not a beginner class. It will be held on Fridays, April 25 to August 1, 9:15 to 11:15 a.m., with no class on May 30 or July 4. It is designed for those with a knowledge of basic Italian grammar and good vocabulary. The required text is Conversational Italian: In 20 Lessons (Cortina Method) by Michael Cagno, available online at abebooks.com.
Italian Class - conversational
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
Explore the dynamic possibilities of sculptural ceramics with an emphasis on small hand-built forms. Designed for all levels of experience, you will experiment with form and texture, learning techniques in handbuilding, slab construction and surface decoration.
Instructor: Falcon Laina
Saturdays, June 28, July 5, 12 & 19, 2025
9 AM - 12 PM
Members: $225 / Non-Members: $250
Sculptural Ceramics
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
Summer Camp will be running for 9 weeks for the summer 2025 season!
- June 23, 2025- August 22, 2025
- 9:00a - 4:00p
- $200 per week or 10% for all 9 weeks ($1620)
- Ages 5-12
- Located at Pleasant View Park (Durand Street) & Elise Besse Pool
Get ready for an unforgettable summer of adventure, creativity, and exploration at our themed summer camp! Each week, campers dive into a new, exciting theme, engaging in activities that spark their imagination, build new skills, and encourage teamwork. Our dedicated staff create a supportive and inclusive environment where every camper feels welcome and motivated to try new things. Each week is packed with themed games, creative arts and crafts, outdoor activities, and memorable experiences that will have campers eagerly looking forward to each new day!
Weekly Themes:
- Circus: Step right up to the greatest show at camp! Learn juggling, create clown costumes, and try your hand at acrobatics as we explore the wonders of the circus world.
- Holiday: Celebrate holidays from around the world in a week of festive fun! From Halloween to New Year's, each day is a different celebration with themed crafts, games, and treats.
- Under the Sea: Dive deep into ocean adventures! Explore marine life, create ocean-themed art, and embark on underwater-themed challenges.
- Superheroes: Unleash your superpowers! Design your own superhero persona, participate in "hero training," and work together to solve camp "missions."
- Around the World: Take a journey across the globe as we explore different cultures, languages, and traditions through games, food, and creative projects.
- Sports: Get your game face on! Try out various sports, build team spirit, and compete in friendly matches while learning the value of teamwork and sportsmanship.
- Outer Space: Blast off into space for a week of cosmic exploration! Learn about planets, create space crafts, and go on an epic space-themed scavenger hunt.
- Flora and Fauna: Discover the beauty of nature! Learn about plants and animals, explore local ecosystems, and create nature-inspired art.
- Challengers: Push your limits and test your skills! Compete in exciting team challenges, obstacle courses, and problem-solving activities designed to build confidence and collaboration.
Each week campers will have the opportunity to enjoy our Besse Pool on Mondays and Wednesdays, so don't forget your swimsuit!
Register HERE
Torrington Recreation Summer Camp
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
This workshop will cover the fundamentals of wheel throwing with an emphasis on individual experimentation and expressive design. Explore surface techniques such as sgraffito, slip trailing and glaze applications.
Instructor: Kathy Cady
Wednesdays, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2025
10 AM - 2 PM
Members: $378 / Non-Members: $420
Ceramic Wheel Throwing and Surface Techniques
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
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