As part of the celebration for the 200th birthday anniversary of renowned American landscape artist and Cheshire native John Frederick Kensett Artsplace is offering a pastel workshop in the style of Kensett. The Kensett Inspired Pastel Work-along Workshop will be held on Friday February 26, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with local artist Mally DeSomma. Participants are asked to bring a landscape reference photo with which to work. The cost for the day is $40.00 and a bag lunch is recommended. The class size is limited and all supplies are included. The class will be held at Artsplace, 1220 Waterbury Road, Cheshire.
   Visit www.cpfa-artsplace.org and https://www.facebook.com/Artsplace.CPFA/ to learn more about the event.  To reserve a spot for the Friday workshop or to receive more information about the event please call Artsplace at 203-272-2787 or stop in the office, at 1220 Waterbury Road, Cheshire, between 9:00 and 5:00 on weekdays.  For information about John Frederick Kensett visit the Kensett Birthday Facebook page.