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The Wallkill River School of Art- 232 Ward St. Montgomery, NY offers classes and workshops in painting, drawing, clay, and fiber. Classes for adults and children, beginners to advanced, en plein air and in the studio. Gallery exhibits revolving monthly exhibits of regional artist alongside an emerging artist. Receptions are first Saturday of each month, 5-7pm, free and open to the public with local wines and local foods appetizers served. Nonprofit arts organization dedicated to preserving agricultural heritage as well as creating economic opportunity for local artists. Classes and represented artists on the website; www.WallkillRiverSchool.com check us out on Facebook and Twitter. For more info call (845) 457-ARTS.
Painting Workshop in Italy Join Saugerties artist Nancy Campbell and her cousin Giulio Tirinelli of Serrone, Italy for a 9 day adventure in central Italy, "Discover Ciociaria." Only 50 miles, yet a world away from Rome, this plein air painting workshop will bring painters to the rugged mountain landscapes and charming medieval towns, vineyards and olive groves of Ciociaria. Paint in the morning, visit sites of local interest in the afternoon, enjoy great meals each evening. A day trip to Rome is planned, with a visit to the Vatican Museum. Price for painters includes workshop, food, lodging and transport to and from Rome's airport. Reduced price for non-painting companions, who may also opt to take cooking classes. Lodgings at B & B located on a working, organic farm. For full details visit www.halfmoonartstudio.com.
The Woodstock School of Art offers daily classes in drawing, painting, composition, sculpture and printmaking and workshops in specialized techniques, all under the guidance of more than thirty professional instructors. Each class is an artist's atelier combining the instructor's viewpoint with the free and open dialogue necessary for artistic creativity. There are no entrance requirements and no set curricula. The school holds classes throughout the year in air-conditioned or radiant heated studios, newly renovated but retaining the rugged country charm of the original stone and timber buildings.
Laura & Billy’s Excellent Plein Air Painting Adventures. Hudson Valley artists Laura Martinez-Bianco and William Noonan head for exciting painting destinations near and far. From their own back yard to the rolling hills of central Italy. These workshops focus on painting “plein air” in your choice of medium; Laura's medium is pastel and Williams is oil. Novice or an experienced painters; these locations are sure to inspire. This teaching duo focuses on small groups with lots of personal attention. See their respective work at laurambianco.com and williamnoonan.com
Italian Painting and/or Photography Workshop. Join artist Linda Richichi and photographer Mary Ann Glass June 29*- July 7, 2012 on an all inclusive dream trip that will add magic and depth to your work and joy to your life. An upscale villa awaits your arrival in Todi for an extraordinary week at a special artist rate. Enhance your vision and techniques. Enjoy the sunflower fields. Visit the beautiful towns of Assisi, DeRuta, Perugia and more. Novice to advanced welcome. For more information: www.lindarichichi.com/blog or www.maryannglass.com * Book early for a free night at the Hotel Duomo, Orvieto.
Leslie Watkins: Painting Botanicals and Nature Studies in Watercolor, The Prismatic Palette in Oils, and Painting En Plein Air. Workshops are offered through the Washington Art Association, the Lyme Art Association, public gardens, historic sites, and privately in NWCT for students of all levels. Leslie Watkins is available for one and two day, to full week painting workshops and demonstrations throughout the United States and Europe. Please contact Leslie Watkins to set up a workshop or demonstration at your organization or in your area. Call 860-542-3920 or email: lesliewatkins@lesliewatkins.com. Visit the website for more information: www.lesliewatkins.com
Workshops with Linda Richichi: Three Workshops offered: Plein air painting on location in the Hudson Valley, Italy in 2012 and France in 2013 includes lessons in pastel, oil and slow drying acrylic. Linda is an experienced teacher and holds Signature memberships in both the International and NY Plein Air Painters. Soul Vision workshops go beyond the physical to capture your inner essence. Begin with a channeled sketch by Linda. Goddess Vision workshops explore the various Goddess energies to discover how your intuition is an incredible source for knowing.This class is also available online. No art experience necessary for the latter two. www.LindaRichichi.com/workshops
The Barrett School of Art is noted for the “salon” style of instruction, emphasizing small class size and plenty of individual attention for students of all levels. Its instructors are talented working artists in their own right and highly qualified teachers. In addition to large classrooms at Barrett Art Center and Barrett ClayWorks (which is equipped with potter’s wheels and kilns, and low-cost rental spaces for artists working in all disciplines), founder Thomas Barrett’s historic studio on the 3rd Floor of the Art Center has printmaking facilities and a photographic darkroom. Visit www.barrettartcenter.org for information on upcoming classes or to subscribe to the school’s free e-newsletter.
Wethersfield Academy for the Arts. Our schedule of classes and workshops are online at: www.wethersfieldarts.org. The Atelier Portrait and Figure teaches classical methods of approaching the canvas while Studio Arts allows all levels of interested students to improve at their own pace. Upcoming Workshops are: Painting the Garden in Oils with Kathy Anderson in June, Plein Air Painting with Ray Hassard in July, and Still Life Painting in Oils with Qiang Huang. These workshops by nationally known artists are open to students of all levels. We also have a Summer Youth Art Program with 4 weeks of thematic topics in Art for ages 6-16. Please check our website for details. The Academy is at 431 Hartford Ave., Wethersfield, CT. You can call 860-436-9857 for more information or email: info@wethersfieldarts.org
The Ridgewood Art Institute, established in 1935, is a non-profit arts organization made up of professional and amateur artists who represent and perpetuate America's heritage of traditional realism in painting and drawing. The pursuit of beauty in fine art, together with the highest standards of excellence, is promoted through our classes exhibitions, lectures, and demonstrations, which are made available to the public. Located at 12 East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, Phone: (201) 652-9615. Gallery Hours Monday - Friday; 10am to 8pm; Saturday, 10am to 3pm; Sunday 12pm to 2pm. During the Summer months, please call to verify hours of operation. www.ridgewoodartinstitute.org
Introduction to Still Life Drawing and Pastel Wednesday evenings 6 - 9 pm The class will cover the fundamentals of drawing, composition, color theory, underpainting and measuring. The student will learn to identify value and correlate the correct colors. Subjects covered will be drawing, light and shadow, identifying 'shadow patterns', and basic perspective. Also techniques for drawing glass and pattern will be demonstrated and taught. at Pastel Society of America National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY 10003 Phone: 212-533-6931 psaoffice@PastelSocietyofAmerica.org
Banner Hill School of Fine Arts and Woodworking: Offering courses for the absolute beginner, intermediate and advanced artisan in woodworking, ceramics, fine painting and more! Banner Hill School, in the Northern Catskills, offers an inspirational setting as well as state-of-the-art studios and workshop facilities allowing students to enjoy a truly unique experience. For further information, course descriptions, registration, accommodations and more please contact us at: (518) 929-7821, email us at: bannerhillwindham@mac.com or visit us on our website at: BannerHillLLC.com
Westchester Community College / Center for the Arts
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Studio Workshop, Binnewater, NY