Event Calendar
Intro to Western Papermaking, History and Beginner Techniques
with Ken Polinskie
Sundays, 2 - 3:30 pm, May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9 & 16 $225, $195 members
Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 9 - e-mail today to register!
Ken attended New York City's High School of Art and Design, and he took classes "as I saw fit" at the School of Visual Arts, the New School, and the Art Students League.
The Art of Collage
with D. Jack Solomon
Saturdays, 10am - 12pmMay 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15
$225/$195 members
Registration deadline is May 8 - e-mail today to register!
Collage, as a fine art medium, has been of interest to many artists since early in the 20th century. The Art of Collage will approach this process through thematic subject-based projects along with investigating different materials and techniques. Drawing skills are not a prerequisite. All levels of artistic development will benefit from this experience.
First Day Materials: Sketchbook (12 X 9" suggested), HB Pencils, Eraser, Sharpie (fine point), Scissors, Xacto Knife - #11 blade, a small bottle of Elmers or Sobo glue *Additional materials will be requested later
Adult Acting Workshop with Aleta Chappelle
Saturdays, 2 - 4pm, may 4, 11, 18 & 25
Watercolor Basics with Julie Carino
Fridays, 2 - 4pm, May 3, 10, 17 & 31
$120 / $95 members Learn to use watercolors, a great medium for capturing familiar scenes. We'll start with the basics: learning to use your tools and applying a variety of washes. We'll aslo explore color mixing and texture techniques. Students will watch a step-by-step demonstration of each technique followed by the chance to practice painting from a still life in a supportive atmosphere. Students will complete a simple painting by the end of each 2 hour lesson. For beginners, taught by Artist / Educator Julie Carino.
Draw What You See with Julie Carino
Fridays, 2 - 4 pm, June 7, 14, 21 & 28$120 / $95 members
For those wishing to learn how to draw. Classes will include quick lessons and demonstrations of drawing techniques. Students will have the chance to practice these skills and complete several drawings, usually by the end of each 2-hour lesson. We will work from observations, starting with simple objects and moving to more complex still life arrangements and interior spaces. You will be thrilled by the progress documented in your sektchbook! Taught by Artist/Educator Julie Carino.
Kuumba Dance & Drum
Saturdays, 11am drum, 12pm dance, May 4, 11, 18 (skip 25), June 1, 8, 15 Everybody Drum, everybody Dance! A weekly community workshop in collaboration with Kuumba Dance & Drum and Operation Unite. Bring a drum or share one of ours. Adults $5, youth are free. For more information call 518-828-3612.
Kuumba Dance & Drum
Saturdays, 11am drum, 12pm dance, May 4, 11, 18 (skip 25), June 1, 8, 15 Everybody Drum, everybody Dance! A weekly community workshop in collaboration with Kuumba Dance & Drum and Operation Unite. Bring a drum or share one of ours. Adults $5, youth are free. For more information call 518-828-3612.
Life Drawing with Model
Sundays, 10am - 1pm,Through May 19
Artists work independently in a disciplined environment; No instructor or specific method is followed. At left, from the Life Drawing session by Gretchen Kelly. $15 per session.
Kuumba Latin Fever
With Elena Mosley
Tuesdays, 6 - 7:30 pm; May 14 - June 25A Latin dance fitness class for women with Elena Mosely of Kuumba Dance & Drum. $2 donation. Call 828-3612 for more info.