NEST Arts Factory
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
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
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
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!
Artists of the NEST
NEST Arts Factory
Vic Mulaire
Nest Executive Director
Lori Bloom
Mixed media/paper flower artist bloomingcolorsart.com / blooml@hotmail.com
Instagram @bloomingcolorsart
Gussie Bradford, #24
Crafts
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
Vanessa Gaddy, #6
Musician
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
Rebecca Kaplan-Stone
Printmaker
Igor Kuznetsov
Jewelry designer, goldsmith & writer
Instagram @igorkuznetsovdesigns
Luis Lopez, #31
Painting / murals/ photography / graphic design
Instagram @luis_lopez_art
Sabrina Lewis
Music
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
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.”