The Valley Center of the Arts Program Schedule
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BEGINNER'S COMIC STRIP CLASS
Instructor: Rich DiCarlo
Tuesday, August 2nd at 3:30pm
at The Valley Center for the Arts
119 Caroline Street, Derby, CT 06418
$60.00 for 6 sessions • first session begins Tuesday August 2nd • 3:30pm
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POETRY READING
The Valley Arts Council is sponsoring a series of Poetry Readings featuring local, published authors.
The next reading will be on
Sunday, August 22nd at 1pm
at The Valley Center for the Arts
119 Caroline Street, Derby, CT 06418
This is a free event and is open to the public.
Refreshments will be served.
Come join us for a relaxing afternoon of literary adventures and help
support your local arts.
More programs are being added soon, please continue to check back!
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LIFE MODEL DRAWING SESSION
• Informal Sessions held in a Relaxed Atmosphere
• Open to all level Artists (18+) • All Mediums
• FREE Parking • Light Refreshments served • Air conditioned studio
We supply the model and chairs...You supply your talent and your supplies.
Wednesday, August 25th, 7 to 10pm
At The Valley Center of the Arts
119 Caroline Street, Derby, CT
VAC members $9.00
Non Members $10.00
Not a Valley Arts Council member?!?
Become a VAC member and your first sesson is FREE with Paid membership
($20 annual)
limited space please RSVP to Rich at:
(203) 906-4343
studiochid@sbcglobal.net
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PAPER MAKING PARTY!!!
Free and Open to All
Instructor: Mary Ruth Shields, artist/leader
Sunday, September 12th • 12-4pm
at The Valley Center for the Arts
119 Caroline Street, Derby
August is the perfect time to learn to make paper! Papermaking is low cost, low tech, environmentally sound and involves recycling scrap paper, other materials and lots of cool water to create new sheets of original paper. Whether you’re 7 or 70; an accomplished artist or a just appreciate art; you’ll love to experience the freedom of making your own paper. Use it to craft with, draw on or just frame and admire it! Drop by anytime during party hours and stay as long as you like. This event is free and open to all. Just bring a donation of scrap paper or other usable art materials to support the mission of the Valley Center of the Arts. If you have an old blender and/or old wool blankets that can be cut up, please bring those too.
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COMIC ART WORKSHOP
Instructor: Frank McLaughlin
Thursday, September 23rd • 6:30pm
at the Valley Center for the Arts
119 Caroline Street, Derby
Back in the 1970'S, the late Dick Giordano and Artist Frank McLaughlin established "The Comic Art Workshop"... a place where budding cartoonists and comic freaks could go once a week to learn the techniques of comic art from working pros. The response was immediate and overwhelming!
We have good news! As of September 23rd, the worshop is being revived at The Valley Center for the Arts, in downtown Derby. For 10 weeks we will meet for 3 hours each Thursday from 6:30PM TO 9:30PM. Come join us! Class size is limited and is on a first come, first serve basis. Cost is $90.00 for TEN WEEKS, an average of $3.00 per hour! To register call us at: 203.516.0822 (203.516.0VAC) or email us at: info@valleyartscouncil.org
The Valley Center of the Arts
ARTIST STUDIOS FOR RENT
Affordable • Private. 2nd floor units • Open floor plan (Spaces are sub-leasable/sharing is allowed) • Restrooms • 24 hour Access • Safe/secure building • Prices Include Utilities* • long/short term rentals available • Off Street Parking (lot) • Easy access from Rte’s 8 ,34 • Short walk to Gallery, Downtown Bars Restaurants, Pizzerias , Ballroom Dancing, Bank, Laundry, Convenience Stores, Bus Lines and the Metro-North Train Station.
Join the Valley Arts Council for Opportunities to teach Art instruction at The Valley Center of the Arts *
* Possible Charge for non essential studio items such as Refrigerators, microwave ovens etc…
* Classes are run independent from VAC programs unless otherwise noted and require the rental of the first floor classrooms. In accordance to state law: although our facility surpasses all required building and fire codes, classes are limited to teens. The assembly of younger students is disallowed due to the lack of a sprinkler system (we are currently seeking a grant for this)
Click here for monthly pricing options and floor plan
Contact Rich DiCarlo for more information and tours
(203) 906-4343 or e-mail: studiochid@sbcglobal.net
Renovations on the new “Valley Center of the Arts” (formerly the Hotchkiss Hose Co. firehouse on Caroline Street) are completed and the building has undergone its final inspections! We are now officially open for business. Studio spaces are now available for rent and programs are being announced.
The arts council plans to work with the local school's art programs to determine how the VAC can help in the classroom and what courses will be offered at the art center. The building is in close proximity to the VAC's Gallery@37 as well as the stores & restaurants located in the downtown area which is slowly being transformed into an art and cultural center. The art center is also close to highway access, the local bus route and the Metro North train station.
For more information call: 203.516.0822 (203.516.0VAC) or 203.925.4981 / Ext. 305 or email: info@valleyartscouncil.org
The Valley Center of the Arts
119 Caroline Street
Derby, CT 06418
p: 203.516.0822 (203.516.0VAC)
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