Upcoming Events
Art Exhibit: Anatomy of Obscurity, David Grable
September 4, 7:00 - 9:00 Opening reception
September 4 - 30, Art Exhibit
“I like to bring some harmony to chaos, if I can. Minds are rarely calm and often seek to be stilled. What art starts as a mess (a scribble, a doodle, a pour, a weave, a sound), can end up grounding us to a state of calm, convergence, and peace.”
“What matters is what appears in your soul, not what your eyes see and what you can name.”
― Zdzisław Beksiński
A current resident of Mansfield Center, Connecticut, David Grable was born and raised in Illinois – where he started drawing and painting at the age of 8 – under the direction of his aunt Dorthy. At the age of about 14-15 he made a transition to fantasy and surreal art. He began drawing again in 2019 (after a 10+ year hiatus), and did a deeper dive into the abstract, figurative, and portraiture art – eventually bringing all of them together to form his unique style. His influences include Salvador Dali, HR Giger, Zdzislaw Beksinski, Allen Williams, and Roberto Matta.
Papercrafting with Dorian Jones
Sept 9 6:00 - 8:00 pm: Fee: $10 CASH ONLY
Join us for an Iris folding and PaperCrafts workshop with artist Dorian Jones. Participants will learn how to create a beautiful holiday greeting card using the Iris folding technique. PaperCrafts include a hand sanitizer holder and a gift card holder. All levels welcome and all supplies will be provided.
REGISTRATION: Call 860-871-7405 or email
Space is limited. Payment will be collected day of event. If you can not attend after registering, please notify us as soon as possible so anyone on the waiting list will have the opportunity to attend.
Flower Pounding with April Sinnock
September 16 6:30 - 8:30 : FEE: $10 CASH ONLY
Discover the ancient Japanese art of Tataki Zome: a technique that uses the natural pigments found in fresh flowers and leaves to create stunning botanical prints. No experience necessary. All supplies will be provided.
REGISTRATION: Call 860-871-7405 or email
Space is limited. Payment will be collected day of event. If you can not attend after registering, please notify us as soon as possible so anyone on the waiting list will have the opportunity to attend.
Arts of Tolland First Annual Art Grab
September 25th 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Every piece of artwork is worth at least $50, with several valued much higher!
Tickets = $50 each. Each ticket guarantees you one piece of art from New England artists. Tickets go on sale September 1, 2026 and are limited to one piece of artwork - once every piece has a ticket, sales close.
How it works
- From 6:30 t0 7:30, art bandits and company can enjoy drinks and appetizers while staking out the art and plotting which piece they want to grab.
- Starting at 7:30, tickets will be drawn one at a time. Each ticket holder, once called, has one minute to choose and claim their favorite piece from what is still available.
- Once a piece is claimed, it's off the table - no swapping or stealing from other guests.
- Names will be drawn every minute until all artwork has been claimed.
- Every ticket holder is guaranteed on piece of artwrok valued at $50 or greater.
- Non-ticket holders are welcome to attend for free and enjoy the event!