Land and Sea in Winter

In the Winter 2025 session, we paint watercolor scenes in the Transparent Warm Palettes and the Opaque Winter Palettes.

This session of 6 classes broadens the knowledge of Watercolor painting with new color challenges and technical demands. The intermediate artist expands and perfects acquired skills when introduced to novel color schemes and techniques to render colorful fall landscapes and icy winter scenes. We apply all known and new skills to painting nature when rendering from photographs on larger-size paper while we aim to develop a coherent and unique artistic quality. This stage of intensive exercises and accumulated knowledge intends to free us from technical demands so that we can begin to focus on finessing details and composition. Materials are not included; the teaching artist will reach out to all new students with a list of recommended watercolor supplies. Not sure if this level class is right for you? Send us an email! This class is for intermediate-level adults and mature teens.

This class is scheduled to be in our print studio, which is only accessible by stairs.

Our class/workshop cancelation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

Students will explore using various art materials and techniques in this fun and creative class. Interesting still lives will be created, and students will learn the fundamentals of how to construct a still life painting from start to finish. 

This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels, and all materials are included.

Our class/workshop cancelation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

Open to new and experienced students, this class will explore the world of blending pigment with water. Students will learn traditional techniques and be encouraged to take risks using different techniques and materials. Enjoy the freedom that watercolor provides!

This class is open to students of all skill levels. New students will receive an email about what supplies they will need to bring. The class runs for 4 weeks and does not include materials.

Our class/workshop cancelation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

If you haven’t picked up a paint brush since college, high school or kindergarten — or if you have never even picked up a paintbrush — this class is for you. Painting is a joyful, teachable skill that will open up a universe of color, expression, personal mark-making and visual perception. We will break down the basics of painting, everything from how to set up a palette, handle brushes, start a painting, mix color, apply paint to canvas —even the best practices for easy clean up. Our class will paint directly from life, using natural objects to explore color and composition. Every class will include a variety of time-tested painting exercises designed to increase your proficiency. You’ll be amazed at how quickly your skills will advance. It is time to start painting again, and re-enter the visual world with confidence.

All materials are included. The quality of water-based acrylic paint has improved greatly over the years, and we will be working with acrylic and a slow drying medium that increases paint flow. If you prefer to use oil paint, please email the instructor.

No class on Feb 1

Our class/workshop cancelation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all.  Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

This four-week class for students 65+ years of age focuses on basic drawing and painting from objects. Still-life displays will be set up around the room. Class will begin with a drawing and painting demonstration and then students will continue independently with support from teaching artist Beth Bohrer. This class is for beginners and for those looking to refresh their skills. Senior citizen students looking for a creative outlet and camaraderie are encouraged to join in the fun! Some basic drawing materials will be provided but students are also encouraged to bring in their own favorite supplies.

These sessions are for senior citizens only and are low-cost to help ensure that art is available to experience at any age.

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

On-going sessions for those who want to work on their own to develop and refine their techniques of drawing and painting from the live model. Short poses. Bring your own materials. This is a monitored event, not a class. Interested in paying for 8 sessions all at once and receiving a discount? Reach out to us at 845-424-3960 for more information.

Students will explore using various art materials and techniques in this fun and creative class. Interesting still lives will be created, and students will learn the fundamentals of how to construct a still life painting from start to finish. 

This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels, and all materials are included.

Our class/workshop cancelation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

Colors-Values-Light-Techniques:

The study of watercolors, their varied aspects, and allure.

In this 4-week course, students use the three building blocks of painting; Primary Colors, Values, and Light, to learn to paint in the Primary Colors palette, from the neutrals of watercolor sketches to the primary colors of the Impressionistic palette. We learn about essential brush handling, the science of Light, what are values, and how to apply color. This basis provides solid insight and an essential understanding of painting in watercolors. This session can be taken multiple times or as a stepping stone for Building Blocks II. Materials are not included; the teaching artist will reach out to all new students with a list of recommended watercolor supplies. This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels.

This class is scheduled to be in our print studio, which is only accessible by stairs.

Our class/workshop cancelation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.