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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
Wethersfield Academy for the Arts. The Winter Schedule at the Wethersfield Academy for the Arts is now online at: www.wethersfieldarts.org. In January, treat yourself to an art class whether drawing, painting, or watercolor for adults and young people. 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. The 2012 Workshops are: Gaining Control of Watercolor with Jeremiah Patterson in February, Portrait Workshop with Sandra Wakeen in March, and Still Life in Egg Tempra with Koo Schadler. These workshops by nationally known artists are open to students of all levels. The Academy is at 431 Hartford Ave., Wethersfield, CT. You can call 860-436-9857 for more information or email: info@wethersfieldarts.org
The Craft of Painting Workshop at the Beacon, New York studio of painter Kathy Moss. Learn professional preparation of supports: stretching canvas, glue size, acrylic, chalk-and-oil and other gessoes, and oil grounds. Wood panel preparation will also be covered. Two day workshops will be held May 14th and 15th, June 11th and 12th, July 9th and 10th, August 13th and 14th. Please contact at 845 440 8355 for additional information. Materials list will be available with registration.
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
Plein air painting workshops at “Rhodora”, Frederic Church’s camp on Millinocket Lake, Maine. Stunning views of Katahdin, comfortable rustic camps, small group.. August 12-15, September 2-5, September 30 – October 3. Contact Evelyn Dunphy at 207-443-5045, email: artist@evelyndunphy -Website: www.evelyndunphy.com
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
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a not-for-profit, Multi-Arts Educational Center based in the the City of Poughkeepsie, New York. As a year-round multi-arts center, the organization is committed to fulfilling community needs through the visual arts, sculpture, design arts, music, drama, dance, poetry, storytelling, arts and technology, photography, public art, and folk arts programs including the Dutchess Arts Camp.
Westchester Community College / Center for the Arts
Dutchess County Art Association School of Art Barrett Art Center and Barrett Clay Works
Women's
Studio Workshop, Binnewater, NY