Visual Arts

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Special Events for Visual Artists!

Arts in the Garden

WEDNESDAYS, 5:30–6:30pm
June 25—July 23 (no workshop on July 9)

Enjoy the pleasure of a summer evening during this weekly series of participatory arts workshops held outdoors in the Mary Susan Gawlak Memorial Garden at Green Street (51 Green St) and at the Erin Street Community Garden (corner of Erin and High Streets). Arts in the Garden offers free, fun activities for people of all ages. Light refreshments will be served; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. In the event of rain, Arts in the Garden will take place indoors at the Green Street Arts Center.
June 25: Scarecrow Building (Erin Street)
David Brown
July 2: Vejigante Masks (Green Street)
Enoc LaVeira
July 23: Jewelry Making (Erin Street)
Cookie Quinoñes

Classes & Workshops

 
Pastel Drawing Workshop

SATURDAY, June 21, 10am–1pm
Tuition: $50 ($40 for members, seniors
& students) | Age 18+

Join pastel artist Joanne Agostinelli for a three-hour workshop in pastel technique. This class is suitable for anyone who would like to experiment with soft pastels regardless of their art experience or ability. The workshop will cover the characteristics of pastels and techniques for using them. There will be ample opportunity to experiment in class and try out various techniques. Students are asked to bring their own pastels (soft pastels only—no oil pastels) and paper. For a list of recommended materials, call (860) 685-7797 or email gsac@wesleyan.edu
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CultureKids (Ages 7-11)
Instructor: Natasha Miles

WEDNESDAYS, 2-4pm
5-week session, June 30—August 1
Tuition: $100 | Limit: 15 students

Use your imagination and have fun with art while exploring world cultures! Learn about different ways to work with paint, build drawing skills and have fun with clay and collage. Create an innovative body of work with focus on individual cultural, social and imaginative ideas.
 

Green Street Arts Center   51 Green Street   Middletown, CT   06457  |  (860) 685-7871