(photo by Molly Loder) Windows on Winsted The idea began with a suggestion made by a community member years ago to showcase our downtown thru window art. Several ideas of what this could look like were discussed and debated but we never seemed to make any progress. But we did know this – our community is a gem, and a picture is worth a thousand words. Put them together and we have magic. Thank you Dr Jim Neff for your inspiration, thank you to the Legacy Amendement for making this inspiration a reality, and thank you photographers. Please consider joining the Winsted Arts Council– membership supports the arts in our community. Enjoy! Click here for a printable guide: Windows on Winsted Photo Exhibit summer...
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Art Camp!
July found aspiring artists working hard on their projects. We have many creative young people in our midst! For more great photos, go to our Facebook page. Photos by Doug...
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Friday night, say hi to us at the general beer tent - we have a crew working 8:30 pm - 12:30 am. Then pick up some Krispy Kreme doughnuts on your way back to your camper (we'll be near AWI). $10/doz. Saturday morning, we have YOGA at 9:00 and 10:30 at 141 Main Ave W. $12 for a drop in class. Mindy Shulfer, instructor. Krispy Kremes will be available starting at 8 AM at the following locations: 141 Main Ave W; Hussongs/Subway lot; out near AWI - Look for signs! $10/doz. You snooze, you lose! Art Market from 12:30 - 4:00 at 141 Main Ave W, Saturday afternoon. Alpaca yarn, fine art prints by Charlotte Laxen and Anna Rosenthal, super cool pendants and belt buckles by Fused by Glass, bracelets by Carol Coborn, and Fairy Garden Doors by YOU (make-and-take garden...
Read MoreArt Camp for Kids! June and July sessions
Little Artist Camps: Ages: 3-5 (entering Kindergarten) Date: July 8-10 Tuesday-Thursday Time: 9-11 AM or 1-3 PM Place: Winsted Arts Center – 141 Main Ave W. Winsted Cost: WAC members $35 Non-WAC member $40 Art Adventure Camps: Ages: 5-11 (completed kindergarten – completed 5th grade) Date: June 23rd – 26th Monday – Thursday July 14th-17th Monday- Thursday Time: 9 – 12 AM Place: Winsted Arts Center – 141 Main Ave W. Winsted Cost: WAC members $65 Non WAC members $70 Summer Art Camp Registration Form summer 2014 Registrations Due by June 16th (we need to order T Shirts) Contact us at winstedartscouncil@gmail.com for scholarship information and registration...
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Six Saturdays - 9 AM - 10 AM 5/17/14, 5/24/14, 6/7/14, 6/14/14, 6/21/14, 6/28 14 no class 5/31 141 Main Ave W Downtown Winsted $60 for members, $65 for non-members for all six classes or $12/class (drop in) Click here for the registration form: Yoga Registration May 2014 Click here for Student info/waiver form: Student information sheet for yoga (1) Mindy Shulfer is a RYT 200 – Registered Yoga Teacher 200 hours with the Yoga Alliance. She has been teaching in studios, fitness centers, workplaces and even lunchrooms for two years. Teaching special populations has further developed Mindy’s experience of being a teacher. In that category, she has taught kids, seniors and business people. “I feel a sense of community, and enjoy watching my students make the practice something that they can connect to off the mat.” The styles Mindy teaches include Hatha, Gentle, Slow Flow, Seniors fitness (chair based) and Kids...
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CALL FOR ART! The Winsted Arts Council is seeking artwork for display at the Winsted Art Center at 141 Main Avenue West in Downtown Winsted. Residents of the regional area are invited to display original artwork beginning in April. In addition to seeking local artwork, residents who have a piece of art done by someone else are also welcome to offer the work for display. Decisions made concerning the display of artwork are made by a panel of artists and the Board of Directors of the Winsted Arts Council. Contact Mary at 485-2312 for further details and drop off...
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Basics of Painting Class with Emily Lynch – 2 sessions plus bonus
Winsted Arts Council Presents:
Basics of Painting
with Emily Lynch
Featured Artist for December
Basics of Painting reg form 12 2013 WHEN: Friday December 6th, 9am-12pm Friday December 13th, 9am-12pm COST: $40 per session - nonmembers $35 per session - members ***$70 for signing up for both sessions - nonmembers ***$60 for signing up for both sessions - members BONUS: Friday December 20th, 9am-12pm -- Free open painting session for all. Bring material - share material - come to paint and utilize what you've learned. Come to socialize and create and produce... Read More“Talking is Hard for Me” book signing with Linda Reinert and Emily Lynch
Winsted Arts Council Presents:
Talking is Hard for Me!
Book Signing with Local Author Linda Reinert
Illustrator Emily Lynch
WHEN: Saturday, December 7th 10am – 1pm WHERE: Winsted Art Center, Downtown Winsted Talking Is Hard for Me! features a lively, full-color illustrated children’s story that follows a child and his family as they challenge, prompt, & support his communication efforts through:- sign language & AAC
- communication turn-taking
- choices
- sentence simplification
- music
- reading
Bringing it All Back Home – an Evening of Music and Song
Relax with friends, food, music and wine as Winsted's home-grown talent treats us to a special musical showcase in an intimate setting. Ticket price includes a one year membership and will enable the Winsted Arts Council to continue to create and expand cultural opportunities in YOUR...
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