Arts council prez to teach Mommy & Me water color classes in Ansonia

Water color workshops slated at Valley Arts Council's gallery in Ansonia

Water color painting workshop slated at Main Street Gallery in Ansonia

Water Color Workshop on tap at Main Street Gallery in Ansonia

Learn water color painting at Beacon Falls Public Library

• Sharing info from the Beacon Falls Public Library Facebook page:
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• "Thanks to the sponsorship of the Friends of the Beacon Falls Library we would like to offer a fun evening of water color painting." 

The class for adults and young adults will be held from 6-8 p.m. Sept. 4 at Beacon Falls Town Hall Assembly Room, 10 Maple Ave.

Derby artist Rich DiCarlo, President, Valley Arts Council, will guide you step-by-step in creating a beautiful masterpiece all your own. 
No prior artistic abilities required. Great for beginners and pros alike.
A $3 materials fee due by Friday is required to hold your spot. Registration is required.

Call 203-729-1441 with any questions.

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Newsletter: Seymour Historical Society talk, Derby art class, more

Dear readers,

Today's Valley Voice newsletter features a talk by the 'Beer Snob' at Seymour Historical Society, residents learning how to paint with water colors at Derby Public Library, and more.

Thanks for reading!

~ Patti

Recuperation journey: Trying my hand at water colors (again)

Valley Arts Council prez teaches water color painting at Derby Public Library

Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo leads a step-by-step class in water color painting Monday at Derby Public Library. At upper right is DiCarlo's portrait of a woman that the class followed.

Here's what I drew to start: It was the easy part of the class.

As I've said before, using water color paints is quite the challenge. I was trying not to get frustrated by the drips and drops of water on my paper. One needs to do a lot of blotting and wiping throughout the process.

Class members work on their paintings.

One man's final product.

My daughter, Allegra, and I weren't too happy with our final products. 
She doesn't want to keep hers; I won't go that far! 
But I don't think I'll post a picture of my version.

Meanwhile we'll look forward to DiCarlo's next class when we'll try again to get the hang of it.

Derby Public Library to host water color workshop

DERBY - Derby Public Library will host another popular Water Color Painting Workshop at 6 p.m. Aug. 28. 

Ages 18 and over are invited to enjoy this fun evening resulting in fabulous art!  
Participants will go home with new friends, great memories, and a newly-created masterpiece that will show off your “inner-artist.”  

No experience?  No problem! 
Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo will guide you step-by-step on this creative journey as you learn the ins and outs of creating your own water color painting.  

No previous artistic experience necessary - great for beginners or seasoned professionals. Snacks will be provided. It is promised to be a surprisingly easy and fun way to spend an evening! 
Registration is required. 
For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Recuperation journey: Making some art

DERBY - I ventured out of the house Monday evening with my daughter to attend a watercolor workshop led by Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo at Derby Public Library.

Rich DiCarlo teaches a step-by-step method of painting a dilapidated old truck. 

My version.

I hadn't attended a water color class in more than a year, and my painting skills are certainly lacking. Water colors are tricky.

I wasn't going to post my creation, but decided I might as well. I'll keep it small to minimize the many mistakes. I'm told they can be fixed.

Creating art is always fun, and Monday it also was therapeutic. 
It was good to get out and join the outside world for awhile! And daughter Allegra enjoyed herself too.

Learn to paint with water color at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host another popular Water Color Painting Workshop at 6 p.m. June 26.  
Ages 18 and over are invited to enjoy this fun evening resulting in fabulous art!  

Participants will go home with new friends, great memories, and a newly-created masterpiece that will show off your “inner-artist.” 

No experience?  No problem!  

Local artist Rich DiCarlo, President of the Valley Arts Council, will guide you step-by-step on this creative journey as you learn the ins and outs of creating your own water color painting.  

No previous artistic experience necessary - the class is great for beginners or seasoned professionals. Snacks will be provided.  
It is promised to be a surprisingly easy and fun way to spend an evening!  
Registration is required.  

For more information, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.    

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library. 

Learn to paint with water colors at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host another popular Water Color Painting Workshop at 6 p.m. Feb. 27.  
Ages 18 and over are invited to enjoy this fun evening resulting in fabulous art!  

Participants will go home with new friends, great memories, and a newly-created masterpiece that will show off your “inner-artist.”  

No experience? No problem! Local artist Rich DiCarlo, Valley Arts Council president, will guide you step-by-step on this creative journey as you learn the ins and outs of creating your own water color painting.  

No previous artistic experience necessary – great for beginners or seasoned professionals. 
Snacks will be provided. It is promised to be a surprisingly easy and fun way to spend an evening!  

Registration is required. 

For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Learn to use water colors at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host another popular Water Color Painting Workshop at 6 p.m. Nov. 21.

Ages 18 and over are invited to enjoy this fun evening, resulting in fabulous art!  
Participants will go home with new friends, great memories, and a newly-created masterpiece that will show off your "inner-artist."

No experience?  No problem!  

Rich DiCarlo, Valley Arts Council President, will guide you step-by-step on this creative journey as you learn the ins and outs of creating your own water color painting.

No previous artistic experience necessary - the class is great for beginners or seasoned professionals.

Snacks will be provided.  

It is promised to be a surprisingly easy and fun way to spend an evening!  
Registration is required. 

For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.    

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Seniors enjoy painting class at Doyle Senior Center in Ansonia

Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo, left, chats with Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti who visited a water color class this week at Joseph Doyle Senior Center in Ansonia. 
DiCarlo teaches painting at several Valley venues.
Also visiting the group was Ansonia Corporation Counsel John Marini, standing at right.


Note: Sharing this photo from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.