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NEST Arts Factory

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CLASSES / WORKSHOPS

We are home to various artists who provided workshops and classes in their studios. Please see what we are offering below!

VISUAL ARTS

OPEN SKETCH / FIGURE DRAWING

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Tuesday, March 7 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Tuesday, March 14 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm

This is an open sketch studio workshop moderated by Ellie Mesa. On the 1st and 2nd Tuesday of the month, $15 model fee

Easels, tables and chairs available, please bring drawing and painting materials. The Nest Arts Factory invites artists and students to join their working artists community to draw and paint from life in the rustic community room. This workshop is sponsored by City Lights/Bridgeport Art Trail.

Please RSVP to clgallerybpt@gmail.com

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THE STUDIO AT BRIDGEPORT

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Multiple Dates and Times

We are the hub for artists and creatives of all ages, offering accessible, low-cost or free art classes that foster creativity and growth.

We offer two locations in Connecticut, the Dirt Salon in Hartford and the NEST Arts Factory in Bridgeport, that serve as creative spaces with fully equipped art studios. These spaces host a variety of art-related events such as classes, workshops, exhibitions, and open studio hours. They are also the birthplace of RiseUP for Art's public art projects.

For more info: Hello@TheStudioCT.art

WRITING / FILMMAKING

BRIDGEPORT FILM FEST STORYTELLING 101 WORKSHOP

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Thursday, April 6 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Thursday, April 13 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Thursday, April 20 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Thursday, April 27 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

This in-person program is an introduction to screenwriting craft and technique, with an emphasis on the fundamentals of storytelling. You will learn the essentials of narrative screenwriting like building plot, story structure, creating compelling characters, dialogue and theme. Through a combination of film analysis, writing exercises, and peer review, we will work together on screenwriting skills and storytelling techniques that are useful for all types of visual media (film screenplays, web series, TV pilots, theater plays, etc.)

This workshop is also great for anyone who may be interested in building a foundation for a novel as we will discuss themes, brainstorming and dynamic characters!

REGISTER HERE

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Artists of the NEST

NEST Arts Factory

 

Vic Mulaire

Nest Executive Director

nestbpt@gmail.com

 

Lori Bloom

Mixed media/paper flower artist bloomingcolorsart.com / blooml@hotmail.com

Instagram @bloomingcolorsart

 

Gussie Bradford, #24

Crafts

gussie.bradford@gmail.com

 

Elisha Brockenberry

Garment specialist & community organizer righteouspath2002@gmail.com righteouspath2002.life

Instagram @righteouspath.2002

 

Reb Carlson, #15

Mixed media painter

rebcarlson.com

 

John Carnright, #2

Mixed media photo chemical primitivefuturisms.com

 

Marcella Kurowski-Cavaliere (Looketha)

Visual artist, painter, sculptor looketha.com Jason Coombs Film artist/Bridgeport Film Fest bridgeportfilmfest.org

 

Quinn Costantini

Multi media artist quinncostantini@gmail.com

 

Kat Evans, #30

Abstract painter kevansart.com Francine Fanali, #29 Painter / sculptor francinefanali.com

 

Jane Gilman Fleischner, #23

Painter, prints, pen & ink

Instagram: @JaneGilmanFleischner

Robert Foley, #2A

Musician

bportnow@gmail.com

 

Vanessa Gaddy, #6

Musician

vanessa.gaddy@gmail.com

 

Kerry Gale

Murals/painting

kerrygale.com / hellofloraco.com Instagram @kerrygale_ @hellofloraco

 

Carolina Guimarey, #22

Contemporary fine artist carolinaguimarey.com

 

Jimmi, #25A

Glassblower / lampworker

Instagram @strive_glass

 

Kat Jetson, #25A

Mosaics, enamel pins, stained glass, commission

marvelousmrsmosaic.com/

Suzanne Kachmar

Painter / curator

clgallerybpt@gmail.com

 

Rebecca Kaplan-Stone

Printmaker

kaplan.rebecca.j@gmail.com

 

Igor Kuznetsov

Jewelry designer, goldsmith & writer

Instagram @igorkuznetsovdesigns

 

Luis Lopez, #31

Painting / murals/ photography / graphic design

Instagram @luis_lopez_art

 

Sabrina Lewis

Music

sabrinamlew@gmail.com

 

Colby Mazzoni

Knitwear & Fashion Design colbylmazz@gmail.com

 

Eliana Mesa, #25

Painter

Instagram @ellie_messsa

 

Trish Monahan, #1

Painter

trishmonahan.com

 

Caitlin O’Brien

 

Rick Reyes, #39

Latin world musician

Instagram @rickreyesmusic

 

Michele Riche, #27

Painter

micheleriche.com

 

Laurie Rivera, #18

Jewelry artist

azizidesigns.com

Instagram @azizidesignsjewelry

 

Ray Rivera, #31

Photographer

 

Sharon Smalls, #34B

Mixed media artist

Instagram @smallsdesign

Linda Smith, #34A

Mixed media artist

LindaCSmith.com

Instagram @Laughing_linda

 

Kristopher Studebaker

Musician

Kris.studebaker@gmail.com

Instagram @Krisstudebaker

Swamp Hogs Musicians Catfish

Instagram @swamp.hogs / bcaseyksc@gmail.com

Guest Artists

Black Rock Art Guild #36 

the Bridgeport Portrait Project 

Artists in the exhibit:

“Reconstructed/Deconstructed Still Lifes.”

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