Re-posting: Derby Historical Society to host free virtual paint 'n sip Saturday

Mother's Day Paint 'N Sip: Ocean Voyage

Join us [the Derby Historical Society] to create a Watercolor Seascape with Amie Ziner.

BYOB and a snack to your personal workspace in this FREE virtual event.

Date: Saturday, May 8
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Facebook LIVE

Click HERE to access the event page.

Materials list:
* Watercolor paper, at least 9”x12”, taped to a board
* 3 brushes- a big flat, a small chisel, and a small round
* Paper should be for watercolor, any size. Don’t use printer paper for this one!
* A set of watercolors. Get whatever set you like.
That’s it, no pencils, no erasers, no rulers! 

This is a press release from Derby Historical Society.

Learn to paint with watercolors at Beacon Falls Library

BEACON FALLS - The Friends of the Beacon Falls Library will sponsor a fun evening of watercolor painting from 6-8 p.m. July 30 at the Library, 10 Maple Ave.

Join local artist Rich DiCarlo, President of the Valley Arts Council, while he guides you step-by-step in creating a beautiful masterpiece all your own. 

No prior artistic abilities required. The class is great for beginners and pros alike.

Registration required. A $3 materials fee is required at time of registration.

Please call the library at 203-729-1441 with any questions.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Recuperation journey: Continuing education, watercolor edition

I must admit I didn't paint this seahorse. 

Please stay tuned for a story about a watercolor class I took in the next issue of The Valley Voice newsletter. 

Valley Arts Council prez to hold workshop at E Street Gallery in Derby

Newsletter: Derby tailor retires, library holds program about The Shapels, more

Dear readers,

Our latest Valley Voice newsletter features a Derby business owner retiring, kids learning about shapes at Derby Public Library, more.

Thanks for reading,

Patti and Ralph

Newsletter: Salvation Army in Ansonia, puzzle contest in Shelton, more

Dear readers,

Our latest Valley Voice newsletter features the Salvation Army Greater Valley's food pantry in Ansonia, a watercolor workshop at E Street Gallery in Derby, more.

Thanks for reading,

Patti and Ralph

Valley Arts Council Prez to hold 2nd workshop at E Street Gallery in Derby

Valley Arts Council Prez to teach watercolors at E Street Gallery in Derby

Watercolor workshop for teens slated at Derby Public Library

DERBY -The Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to a Teen Maker In Watercolor Workshop, from 4-5:30 p.m. March 16.

This program will be led by Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo. All materials will be provided. 

Registration is requested. 

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 Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library. 

Watercolor cafe brewing at E Street Gallery in Derby

Watercolor workshop offered at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to Teen Maker Space for a Watercolor Workshop from 4-5:30 p.m. Sept. 29.

This workshop will be led by Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo. 

All materials will be provided. 
Registration is requested. 

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 Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Learn to paint with water colors at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host another popular Watercolor Painting Workshop at 6 p.m. Aug. 22.
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 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. July 25.

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 your "inner artist."

No experience?  No problem! 

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. This is a great class  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.

Teens invited to watercolor workshop at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to a Teen Maker In Watercolor workshop, from 4-5:30 p.m. March 31. 

Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo will lead the workshop. 
All materials will be provided. 

Registration is requested. 

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 Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, Derby Public Library.

Derby Public Library to host water color class for teens

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to a Teen Maker In Watercolor workshop from 4-5:30 p.m. March 10.

This program will be led by Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo. 
All materials will be provided. 

Registration is requested. 

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 Tony DeLos, young adult/reference librarian, Derby Public Library.

I've taken several water color classes at the library. DiCarlo demonstrates the use of water colors in an easy to follow, step-by-step manner.

Derby artist teaches step-by-step watercolor class at library

20 enjoy learning to paint winter scene

Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo offered a free class in watercolor techniques Monday night at Derby Public Library. 

I've taken the class in the past so I can attest it's fun and definitely educational!

DiCarlo simplifies the subject matter by showing students that what they are about to paint is made up of several simple shapes.

This is DiCarlo's watercolor painting that the class used as a model.


These photos are posted in the order they were taken.

Below are a few of the paintings created that night.

As you can see, everyone has his or her own style. I think they did a great job! Using water colors can be a challenge.

DiCarlo will teach another class at the library in January at a time and date to be announced.

Learn to use water color paints at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host another popular Water Color Painting Workshop at 6 p.m. Dec. 1.

Ages 18 and over are invited to enjoy this fun evening that results 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!

Derby resident 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 

watercolor 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 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.   

Derby Library invites teens to learn electronics, water color painting

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to Teen Maker Space from 3:30-5 p.m. Oct. 20 , to learn basic electronics by assembling, activating, and operating micro-electronic kits. 

Light refreshments will be provided. 
Registration is requested. 

Learn to paint

The Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to a Teen Watercolor Workshop, from 4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 15. 
This workshop will be led by Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo. 
All materials will be provided. Registration is requested. 

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


This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult librarian, 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. Sept. 29.

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! 
Derby resident 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 is necessary. This 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. 

Derby Library to host social media talk, art class, more

DERBY - The Derby Public Library Teen Chess Club invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to meetings Mondays in May (excluding holidays) from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 

All skill levels are welcome. 

Participants will learn how the game is played as well as defensive/offensive strategies. 

Julio Maldonado provides superb expertise from a life-long love for the game. 
Registration is requested. 

YA Wednesdays

The Derby Public Library hosts YA Wednesdays every month from 6-7:30 p.m.
All young adults ages 12 to 17 are invited to join the fun each Wednesday in May as Nintendo Wii, board games, and Legos will be available. Light refreshments will be provided. 
Registration is requested. 

Social media

The Derby Public Library invites young adults ages 12 to 17 and parents to discuss current issues regarding social media 3:30-4:30 p.m. May 7.

In a presentation by Roger Mayers of the Connecticut Department of Public Safety, participants will gain understanding and learn to avoid pitfalls that negatively impact on teens using social media. 

Watercolor workshop

The Derby Public Library invites all young adults ages 12 to 17 to a Teen Watercolor Workshop, from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursdays, May 14 and 21.

This two-session workshop will be led by Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo. All materials will be provided. 

Registration is requested. 

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

This is a press release from Tony DeLos, young adult/reference librarian, Derby Public Library.