This workshop will guide you through the process of making an acrylic painting from start to finish. Learn how to build the background and capture your subject by employing techniques to create well-balanced, colorful compositions.
Instructor: Mark Buku
Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2025
12:30 - 4:30 PM
Ages: 15+
Members: $216 / Non-Members: $240
Painting with Acrylics
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!
The Midnight Anthem (TMA) is a musical trio from New England, made up of Catherine, Sophia & Grace...cousins by birth, but sisters at heart. On stage they have an eclectic setlist of music with a recipe for entertainment that can be described as 2 scoops of country, a cup of folk, a strong helping of rock, a pinch of punk, a healthy dose of Americana & a whole lotta love!!!!!
2025 Summer Concert Series: The Midnight Anthem
Friday, June 13th, 2nd Home welcomes back Tim McDonald. Renowned CT guitarist/vocalist, Tim McDonald (https://www.facebook.com/tim.mcdonald.775?mibextid=ZbWKwL) has been entertaining audiences for 4+ decades. A master at his craft, McDonald delivers his signature style wherever he hits the stage. His long time collaboration with well known guitarist Burt Teague, brought the popular McDonald/Teague Band for over 20 years. Tim has also performed with Danny Kortchmar (guitarist/songwriter for James Taylor). Everyone had a great time the last time he was here, and we know it will be the same this time around. Great music, food, drinks, and fun!
For reservations (encouraged but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com
See our complete event list - https://2ndhomelounge.com/events/
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2nd Home Lounge
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Tim McDonald at 2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge
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
Learn to illustrate scenes from the natural world through traditional watercolor techniques. Build confidence and develop your portfolio as you utilize elements of painting and drawing to create form, depth and atmospheric perspective.
Instructor: Leslie Watkins
Saturday, June 14, 2025
10 AM - 2 PM
Members: $72 / Non-Members: $80
Nature Studies in Watercolor
Teen Art Studio is a welcoming art makerspace just for teens.
Every Second Saturday of the month, from 10:30am to 1:30pm, teens transform the program room with their laughter, inquiring minds, and art. Teen Art Studio (TAS) is a once-a-month, drop-in program that empowers teens to work independently and together on self-directed art projects.
Facilitated by beloved teaching artist Shana Bazelmans, TAS is a welcoming place for teens to:
- Be themselves.
- Have fun making art while making friends.
- Try their hand at varied mediums (e.g., drawing, painting, sculpture, fashion, photography).
- Expand their knowledge of the visual arts.
- Explore major artworks.
- Build their art portfolios.
- Embark on a collective artistic journey in a relaxed, sociable studio environment, with the guidance of the teaching artist.
New teens can join at any time!
The program is drop-in and free with student admission ($5) or an annual AMP student pass. For details, email michelle@americanmuralproject.org.
Second Saturdays, 10:30am to 1:30pm
Upcoming Dates:
December 14
January 11
February 8
March 8
April 12
May 10
June 14
Teen Art Studio is made possible in part by The Torrington Savings Bank Foundation, Renee Chatelain, and Kevin Lyle.
Teen Art Studio
Join local historical costuming enthusiast Abigail Yanaway to learn how to make a true 18th century cap. Beware - you may not know this but the mobcap you think of is probably NOT correct for 1776. Come learn and be ready for 2026!
The workshop is in Classroom 9. Do let Abigail know you are coming so she can have enough materials - or even better, bring your own.
18th Century Craft Workshops - Make a Cap!
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