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CURRENT EVENTS with Professor Hunt

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Let’s Talk About Solutions, Not Problems

Tuesdays July 12, 19, 26

1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

We have problems galore so, for a change, why don’t we consider solutions?  These lecture/discussions will shift the focus onto what can be done in this time of negativity to change the ethos of despair that is overwhelming American society today.  After all, democracy is “us,” so let’s get busy!

The series is for adults who are looking to engage in lively conversations about newsworthy issues. Politics, pop culture, and foreign affairs are all up for discussion in a friendly and open-minded environment. Each participant should be opened-minded and willing to learn and listen and will come away with myriad perspectives to consider as well as a better understanding of the world we live in. Each week information on the topic will be sent to participants through email for the upcoming topic.

July 12:  The Supreme Court and our justice system

July 19:  Gun control is about much more than just guns

July 26:   Politics: enough already!  Where are our leaders?

Dr. Alfred Hunt, who will moderate the discussion, is a retired Professor from SUNY Purchase. He has given lectures throughout New England for over 20 years. He is an author, has twice been a Fulbright scholar, and was a host of an award-winning cable TV Show.

The fee for the three-week series is $55.  Individual lectures are $20 each. Use the drop-down menu to register. A minimum of 10 participants is required with a maximum of 20.

COVID POLICY – Only fully vaccinated students will be permitted to attend classes. Physical proof of vaccination will be requested on the first day of class or you may email a copy of your card prior to the class by sending it to: submissions@artsescape.org 

Children’s/YA Writers Forum

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Read Out Loud

Via Zoom

This monthly writer’s forum is for beginner and seasoned writers who write for children and young adults. If you are interested in sharing your work for gentle critique and feedback, this monthly group may be just for you. This is a great opportunity to share your work with fellow writers in a positive, non-judgmental format.

Please try to keep pieces to 5 pages, doubled spaced.

***Remember that you never need to make an edit to your piece just because someone suggested it. Your piece is your own.  You only need to take what is most helpful to you.

Admission is Free
The Writer’s Forum is limited to 8 participants.

Tina Tocco’s writing for children has appeared in Highlights, Highlights High Five, Cricket, AppleSeeds, Humpty Dumpty, Turtle Magazine for Preschool Kids, Pockets, and other children’s publications. She is the author of the children’s poetry collection The Hungry Snowman and Other Poems (Kelsay Books, 2019). Tina’s fiction, nonfiction, and poetry have also been published in various literary journals and anthologies, such as New Ohio Review, Crab Creek Review, Potomac Review, River Styx, Harpur Palate, Ovunque Siamo, Best Small Fictions 2019, and Wild Dreams: The Best of Italian Americana. In 2019, she was nominated for a Pushcart Prize in fiction. Tina earned her MFA in creative writing from Manhattanville College, where she was editor-in-chief of Inkwell, the college’s national literary journal.

First Thursday – Open Mic

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MONTHLY FREE EVENT

Arts Escape invites writers to share their creative work in our monthly open mic. Bring your work-in-progress-either fiction or non-fiction-or something new you’re trying out. It promises to be an evening of fun, support, and community! Want to listen only? We welcome you. Reservations are required and participants are limited to 20

IN-PERSON AND VIA ZOOM

Independent Acrylic Studio Class – Summer Special

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This class is for the intermediate and advance acrylic painter with award winning artist, Anda Styler. The class is designed for students to work on their own pieces with the guidance of the instructor in a warm non-judgmental environment. Acetate overlays will be used during individual instruction. Anda will also supply reference photos prior to class for those students who would prefer to work on the same painting as the instructor. Students are required to bring their own supplies. Paper towels and water containers are provided.

The fee for the 3-hour 3-week class is $165. Class size is limited to 8 students.

COVID POLICY – Only fully vaccinated students will be permitted to attend classes. Physical proof of vaccination will be requested on the first day of class. (One time Only) Don’t forget to bring your vaccination card.

 Artist/ Instructor Anda lives in Sandy Hook, Connecticut and has been painting in oils and acrylics since she was 16. Acrylics, however, remain her favorite medium. Anda graduated from the Parson School of Design and has been devoted to her art ever since. She has many accomplishments in the art world, including interviews with both local and national publications, such as American Art Collector, Who’s Who in America,Country Gardeners Magazine, Victoria Magazine along with numerous awards and recognitions for her work as a painter.
Anda’s paintings and techniques are published in two books by North Light Publications. Her works are currently represented by several galleries in and around New England and to her credit, she has had many one-woman shows with great success. Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago is lucky to have four of her large paintings in their permanent collection.
Link to Anda’s website www.andastylerfineart.com/home

Step by Step Acrylic Painting Workshop THREE-WEEK Summer Special

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This workshop is for all levels of painters, especially the beginner student. Students will be working from reference photos provided by Anda prior to each class. She will discuss and demonstrate value studies of each composition which will become the layout for your painting. Instruction will be given on the importance of light and shadow which creates interesting and emotional drama in your paintings. ** **Students should print the photo reference prior to class.

The fee for the three-day workshop is $165 which includes two canvases.

For those students who don’t have supplies, there is a $25 supply fee. Brushes and palettes may be purchased following the class or returned. Please use the drop-down menu if you need supplies when registering.

COVID POLICY – Only fully vaccinated students will be permitted to attend classes. Physical proof of vaccination will be requested on the first day of class. (One time Only) Don’t forget to bring your vaccination card or email us a copy: submissions@artsescape.org prior to class.