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
Yarn Bomb Drop-in Sessions are taking place at Five Points Gallery throughout the spring - free and open to the public of all ages, skills and techniques welcome!
Fridays (weekly):
1 - 2:30 PM
April 11, 18, 25
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Yarn Bomb Drop-in Sessions
Five Points Gallery presents three new exhibitions:
“In Praise of Cities”, by Merrill French,
“Ongoing”, by Patricia Weise
& “ For Real”, featuring Peter Christ, Kathy Hodge, Brian McClear
Artist Talk
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
Examine the bold and direct capabilities of woodcut and monotype in combination. Learn to print multiple layers of transparent inks and observe how images develop with lush color relationships and luminous surfaces. Participants will develop skills in color ink mixing, registration, printing, and stencil making.
Layered Color Woodcut/Monotype
with Jim Lee
Saturdays, May 3, 10 & 17, 2025
9 AM – 5 PM
Members: $252 / Non-Members: $280
Layered Color Woodcut/Monotype
HOTCHKISS-FYLER HOUSE MUSEUM
Torrington Historical Society
192 Main Street, Torrington, CT
2025 hours: Wednesday through Saturdays, April 16 - October 31, 2025
Guided tours at 1, 2 and 3 pm
Phone: (860) 482-8260 info@torringtonhistoricalsociety.org
Admission: Adults $10 per person; children under 8 free
The Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum (b. 1900) will open for the season Wednesday April 16th. The Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum is a Victorian mansion that was home to two generations of Torrington residents. Gertrude F. Hotchkiss, the last family member to occupy the home, bequeathed the house and contents to the Society in 1956. The interior of this grand house features mahogany paneling, ornate carvings, stenciled walls, murals, parquet floors and ornamental plaster treatments. Original family furnishings collections of fine and decorative arts. Artists represented are: Ammi Phillips, E.I. Couse, Winfield Scott Clime and George Lawrence Nelson.
Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum Opening for Season
“In Praise of Cities”, by Merrill French,
“Ongoing”, by Patricia Weise
& “ For Real”, featuring Peter Christ, Kathy Hodge, Brian McClear
Five Points Gallery presents three new exhibitions. In the Torrington Savings Bank Gallery, Merrill French paints intricate cityscapes from around the world. The Torrington Downtown Partners Gallery features gouache paintings by Patricia Weise that depict domesticity and daily life. For Real, a group exhibition in the West Gallery features three artists (Peter Christ, Kathy Hodge & Brian McClear) each of whom portray elements from the man-made world.
Three New Exhibitions
HOTCHKISS-FYLER HOUSE MUSEUM
Torrington Historical Society
192 Main Street, Torrington, CT
2025 hours: Wednesday through Saturdays, April 16 - October 31, 2025
Guided tours at 1, 2 and 3 pm
Phone: (860) 482-8260 info@torringtonhistoricalsociety.org
Admission: Adults $10 per person; children under 8 free
The Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum (b. 1900) will open for the season Wednesday April 16th. The Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum is a Victorian mansion that was home to two generations of Torrington residents. Gertrude F. Hotchkiss, the last family member to occupy the home, bequeathed the house and contents to the Society in 1956. The interior of this grand house features mahogany paneling, ornate carvings, stenciled walls, murals, parquet floors and ornamental plaster treatments. Original family furnishings collections of fine and decorative arts. Artists represented are: Ammi Phillips, E.I. Couse, Winfield Scott Clime and George Lawrence Nelson.
Hotchkiss-Fyler House Museum Opening for Season
Yoga is open to everyone 13 and older of all skills and abilities. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, anyone can participate in our Tuesday night class. Pace yourself, practice at your level, rest when needed. A yoga mat is extremely recommenced. All classes are from 6:30p-7:30p at the Coe Park Civic Center (101 Litchfield Street) Click here to register
Yoga Classes: Session 3
Open to all levels of experience, this workshop offers an in-depth exploration of oil painting techniques and traditional still life. Develop foundational painting skills, including glazing and layering oil paints to create luminosity and depth.
Oil Painting: Explorations in Still Life
with Sarah Paolucci
Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2025
10 AM – 1 PM
Members: $162 / Non-Members: $180
Oil Painting: Explorations in Still Life
Yarn Bomb Drop-in Sessions are taking place at Five Points Arts Center throughout the winter and spring - free and open to the public of all ages, skills and techniques welcome!
Wednesdays (weekly):
2 - 4 PM
Jan 8 - May 28
Saturdays:
2 -4 PM
January 11 & 25
February 8 &22
March 8 & 22
April 12 & 26
May 10
Yarn Bomb Drop-in Sessions
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
Join the Torrington Recreation Department on May 22nd at 5pm at the Torrington Armory for a paint and "sip" night. Ages 5-105 are welcome to join us to follow along our instructor Amber and create a fun spring themed painting. While painting, enjoy complimentary iced tea and lemonade to ring in that spring spirit! Tickets must be purchased in advance as there is limited space. Follow this link to join us!
Tints, Tones, and Iced Teas
Our NEW co-ed Kickball league is kicking off the week of June 6th and it's time to get your teams registered. Teams must be fielded by at least 4 females and 6 males. Stop by the Recreation office to get your forms filled out, grab your rosters, and get all your questions answered!
- League happening Friday nights at Ruwet Field!
- $150 team fee / $10 umpire fee per game
- Registration forms and payment due May 23rd
- Rosters due May 30th
- 8 regular season games / single elimination playoffs
Game Times: 6:15 | 7:00 | 7:45
Please direct all emails to Erin, erin_demers@torringtonct.org.
Friday Night Kickball League
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
Yarn Bomb Drop-in Sessions are taking place at Five Points Gallery throughout the spring - free and open to the public of all ages, skills and techniques welcome!
Fridays (weekly):
1 - 2:30 PM
April 11, 18, 25
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30