Event Calendar
Intro to Color in Painting
with Yura Adams
Saturdays, 1:30 - 4 pm Nov 12, 19, 26 & Dec 10
Learning about color is key to becoming a better painter and this hands-on course will get you started. Each week will focus on a basic color principle and students will have the opportunity to investigate the concept in a painting study. Topics include, color temperature, color value, color and light, and color mixing. Taught by Yura Adams. For any level of painter or medium. $125 / $100 members for four workshops.
Life Drawing with Model
Sundays, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., through November 27
Artists work independently in a disciplined environment; No instructor or specific method is followed. The Wednesday evening session offers one single pose for artists. $12 per session.
Kuumba Latin Fever
With Elena Mosley
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.A Latin dance fitness class for women with Elena Mosely of Kuumba Dance & Drum. $2 donation. Call 828-3612 for more info.
Kuumba Dance & Drum
Fridays, 5:00 p.m.dance; 6:00 p.m. drum, December 2, 9, & 16In collaboration with Kuumba Dance & Drum & Operation Unite. Dance (5:00) ages 12 & up; Drum (6:00), ages 7 to adult. Adults $5, youth free.
Call 518-828-3612 for more information.
West African Drum Instruction
M'Bemba Bangoura
Hudson Youth Center Gym
Saturday, October 8, 11:00 a.m.
M’Bemba Bangoura has traveled throughout the world as a performer and teacher of African drum and dance and is revered worldwide for his high level of mastery. As a native of Guinea, West Africa, M’Bemba began drumming at a very young age. By the age of 21, he was acclaimed as a master drummer and was invited to play for Ballet Djoliba, the most respected ballet company in Guinea at that time. Since moving to the US in 1992, M’Bemba has been an integral part of most major drum and dance conferences nationwide. He has taught hundreds of students, many of who are now teachers themselves. In addition, he has personally created choreography and developed repertoire for dozens of dance companies in New York City and abroad. M’Bemba is one of the foremost ambassadors for Guinean drum and dance
$15 per person each class, Seniors & College ID $8, Youth $8. Participants should bring their own drum. A limited amount of drums will be available for rent at $5 per class. For pre-class registration via credit card, call HOH at 518-822-1438. Walk-ins are welcome, however, registration is encouraged as space is limited and pre-paid registered students will have preference.
Djembe Dance - Beginners
Youssouf Koumbassa
Hudson Youth Center Gym
Saturday, October 8, 12:30 p.m.
Youssouf Koumbassa is a former artist of Ballet Djoliba, the National Ballet of Guinea. Born and raised in Guinea, West Africa, Youssouf began dancing at the age of six by studying and emulating the members of the National Ballet and the leading dancers of the many local and regional dance companies in Guinea. Youssouf's father is from the Landuma people and his mother from the Baga/Susu people.
In Guinea he studied under Sekouba Camara, Artistic director of Ballet National Djoliba and also with Kemoko Sano, the acclaimed Artistic Director of Les Ballets Africains, developing his talents as a dancer, musician and choreographer.
$15 per person each class, Seniors & College ID $8, Youth $8. Dance attire, comfortable clothing, no jeans, bare feet or inside shoes expected. For pre-class registration via credit card, call HOH at 518-822-1438. Walk-ins are welcome, however, registration is encouraged as space is limited and pre-paid registered students will have preference.
West African Dance Instruction
M'Bemba Bangoura
Hudson Youth Center Gym
Saturday, October 8, 2:00 p.m.
M’Bemba Bangoura has traveled throughout the world as a performer and teacher of African drum and dance and is revered worldwide for his high level of mastery. As a native of Guinea, West Africa, M’Bemba began drumming at a very young age. By the age of 21, he was acclaimed as a master drummer and was invited to play for Ballet Djoliba, the most respected ballet company in Guinea at that time. Since moving to the US in 1992, M’Bemba has been an integral part of most major drum and dance conferences nationwide. He has taught hundreds of students, many of who are now teachers themselves. In addition, he has personally created choreography and developed repertoire for dozens of dance companies in New York City and abroad. M’Bemba is one of the foremost ambassadors for Guinean drum and dance
$15 per person each class, Seniors & College ID $8, Youth $8. Dance attire, comfortable clothing, no jeans, bare feet or inside shoes expected. For pre-class registration via credit card, call HOH at 518-822-1438. Walk-ins are welcome, however, registration is encouraged as space is limited and pre-paid registered students will have preference.
Doundoun Drum Instruction
Mangue Sylla
Hudson Youth Center, 1st Floor
Saturday, October 8, 2:00 p.m.
Mangue Sylla of Les Merveille de Guinea. Mangue is an internationally renowned drummer who began his drumming career at the age of seven by playing the Sangban. Mangue studied with the world's most accomplished drummers including Lamine Bayo, Kanda and Numudi. In 1993, Mangue joined the famed company Les Merveille de Guinea under the leadership of Kemoko Sano and Mangue continues to travel throughout the world with Merveille. Mangue teaches Djembe, Sangban and Dun Dun.
$15 per person each class, Seniors & College ID $8, Youth $8. Participants should bring their own drum. A limited amount of drums will be available for rent at $5 per class. For pre-class registration via credit card, call HOH at 518-822-1438. Walk-ins are welcome, however, registration is encouraged as space is limited and pre-paid registered students will have preference.
Kuumba Drum Circle
Wayne White
PARC Foundation Park across from HOH
Saturday, October 8, 3:00 p.m.
Kuumba Dance and Drum is a performing arts program of Operation Unite, which is composed of community dancers and drummers who come together to share and preserve the rich history and knowledge of music and dance of African origin. Company members reside in Albany, Claverack, Hudson, Schenectady, Troy and West Sand Lake. Elena Mosley is the Artistic Director and founder of Kuumba. The Kuumba Drum Circle will take place in the PARC Foundation Park across from HOH, in case of rain, the drum circle will take place at HOH.
Free,
participants should bring their own drum. A limited amount of drums will be available for rent at $5 per class.
Djembe Dance Intermediate
Youssouf Koumbassa
Hudson Youth Center Gym
Saturday, October 8, 3:30 p.m.
Youssouf Koumbassa is a former artist of Ballet Djoliba, the National Ballet of Guinea. Born and raised in Guinea, West Africa, Youssouf began dancing at the age of six by studying and emulating the members of the National Ballet and the leading dancers of the many local and regional dance companies in Guinea. Youssouf's father is from the Landuma people and his mother from the Baga/Susu people.
In Guinea he studied under Sekouba Camara, Artistic director of Ballet National Djoliba and also with Kemoko Sano, the acclaimed Artistic Director of Les Ballets Africains, developing his talents as a dancer, musician and choreographer.
$15 per person each class, Seniors & College ID $8, Youth $8. Dance attire, comfortable clothing, no jeans, bare feet or inside shoes expected. For pre-class registration via credit card, call HOH at 518-822-1438. Walk-ins are welcome, however, registration is encouraged as space is limited and pre-paid registered students will have preference.
Middle Eastern Dance
Aszmara Sherry
Hudson Youth Center Gym
Saturday, October 8, 4:30 p.m.
Taarab from Zanzibar is a beautiful joining of music from East African, Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, Middle East and Europe. The name Taarab is Arabic for having joy with music and we will have joy using this music with traditional and non-traditional Belly Dance movements exploring our connections of African Influence.
Aszmara performs and teaches workshops regulary in the USA and Europe. Throughout her over three decade career as a teacher and performer, Aszmara's performances range from pure cabaret entertainment to full concert stage creating themed concert events as well as folkloric and innovative dances. Aszmara, a teacher of teachers, fiery performer and a master at her craft, has vast knowledge and experience in technical as well as performance skills. Her passionate connection to the music and her informed teaching are truly unforgettable with an electric excitement of music and dance created in the space.
$15 per person each class, Seniors & College ID $8, Youth $8. Dance attire, comfortable clothing, no jeans, bare feet or inside shoes expected. For pre-class registration via credit card, call HOH at 518-822-1438. Walk-ins are welcome, however, registration is encouraged as space is limited and pre-paid registered students will have preference.
Harambee Dance Company
African Drum Class
with Frank Maloy
OurHudson Barge, Henry Hudson Riverfront Park
Sunday, October 9, 12:15 p.m.African Dance Class
with Sandella Maloy
OurHudson Barge, Henry Hudson Riverfront Park
Sunday, October 9, 1:15 p.m.African Masters Concert
with Harambee Dance Company
OurHudson Barge, Henry Hudson Riverfront Park
Sunday, October 9, 4:00 p.m.
Harambee Dance Company is a New York City based company founded by Frank and Sandella Malloy. Known for their use of traditional West African dance colored by contemporary dance forms in a high energy, combustible experience, you will most certainly deepen your love for African dance after experiencing Sandella and Frank's classes!
Harambee’s classes and performance will be at the Hudson Riverfront Park on the grass near the Barge. In case of rain, all activities will be on the Barge. Free!
Diata Diata International Folkloric Theatre Company
Dances of the Congo Workshop
with Pam Badila
Hudson Opera House
Saturday, October 22, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.Live Art & Exhibition
with Elombe Badila
Hudson Opera House
Sunday, October 22, 2:00 p.m.Diata Diata International Folkloric Theatre Company will perform folkloric dance of the Congo accompanied by traditional instruments. Pamela formerly toured the Ivory Coast with Les Guirivoires Ensemble,joined Les Grands Ballets d’Afrique Noires; Elombe performed with National Congolese Ballet before co-founding Diata Diata. Free.
Traditional Dances of India
Sonal Bhatt
Hudson Opera House
Saturday, October 22, 4:00 youth workshop
Enjoy classical dance from India with Sonal Bhatt performing Bharatanatyam, an ancient dance form rich with intricate movement and expression. Free.
Voice Workshop
with Pyeng Threadgill
Sunday, October 3, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Threadgill's most recent album Portholes To A Love & Other Short Stories earned her a fellowship in music composition from New York Foundation For The Arts. Inspired by short stories by world-renowned authors, this project explores concepts of reality and magic, humanity and nature. She has appeared at festivals such as Montreal Jazz Festival, San Francisco Jazz Festival, Cognac Blues Festival as well as such iconoclast venues as The Jazz Standard, BamCafe, Joe’s Pub, Nublu and more. In 2006 Threadgill was asked to be a featured player in the film documentary starring Youssou N’Dour entitled “Retour A Goree”. Ms Threadgill is presently looking to record for her fourth album inspired by the environment and the politics of farming.
Self-Publishing Your Photobook Workshop
with Karen Davis
Sundays, 1 - 3 p.m., October 30, November 6, 13, & 20 Are you a visual artist, craftsperson, photo hobbyist or keeper of family photographs? Are you a camera-carrying traveler with a box or computer drive full of photos? Do you want to turn your collection of images into a beautiful, professional looking book as another way to show and share—besides the computer screen or shoebox?
In this class we’ll identify objectives related to your book project. We’ll discuss and practice, hands-on, the fine art of editing and sequencing images, and text editing, and consider basic concepts of book design such as structure, dimensions, layout, pacing, typography, and the use of color.
We’ll review and evaluate several online options (e.g., blurb™, iphoto, lulu™, magworld), for self-publishing photobooks, and consider the strengths, weaknesses, and costs as they relate to your project. Participants will work with one POD option to prepare a book.
By the end of the class you will have created at least one self-published photobook.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with the web, access to a computer and the web, experience in basic photo editing and image sizing using programs such as Photoshop Elements, an existing collection of images (digital or film – with access to a scanner or scanner service for print images.) $130 / $110 members for four workshops.
Botanicals in Painting
with Yura Adams
Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 22 & 29 A non-traditional botanical class with Yura Adams investigating the forms of plants and flowers using contemporary painting ideas.
The projects will be a triptych of exotic plant details, an abstraction created from plant forms, and a re-combination of plant sources in one composition. Students will hone in on the visual attributes of the natural world using photographs provided by the instructor and live plants as available. All levels and media, including pastel, mixed media, oil, acrylic and watercolor are invited to attend. $185 / $155 members for six workshops.
Click here for a list of materials.
Beginning Drawing
with Maj Kalfus
Sundays, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Figure Drawing: September 18, 25, October 9 & 16
Portraiture Workshop: October 30, November 13, 20 & 27
Two four-week beginning drawing workshops with Maj Kalfus for those who have little or no drawing experience or those who want to brush up on their skills. $120 / $100 members for each four-week session.
Figure Drawing
A drawing class for those who have little or no figure drawing experience or those who want to brush up on their skills. Each session will focus on drawing the figure from life. Instruction includes gesture, stance, shape and elements of anatomy as well as composition.
Portraiture Workshop
A drawing class for those who have little drawing experience or those who want to brush up on their skills. Each session will focus on drawing the face and head. Instruction includes: anatomy of the skull and features, reference to portraits by famous artists, likeness, composition, and developing caricatures. Both live models and photographs will be used.
Materials to bring: a large newsprint pad, charcoal and graphite, a kneaded eraser and a small set of soft pastels.
Life Drawing with Model
Sundays, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., September 18 - November 27 Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., currently through September 7,next Wednesday session: September 28 - November 2
Artists work independently in a disciplined environment; No instructor or specific method is followed. The Wednesday evening session offers one single pose for artists. $12 per session.
Mixed Media Portrait Painting
with Yura Adams
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. July 9, 15, 23 (skip July 30), August 6, 13 & 30
A six-session workshop with Yura Adams painting the human portrait with paint, collage, charcoal and pastel. Working from a live model and photographs, participants will try out both realistic and expressive approaches to creating a portrait. Any level of experience is invited to join. A material list will be provided upon registration. $185 / $155 members.
Life Drawing with Model
Sundays, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., July 17 - August 14Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., July 20 - September 7
Artists work independently in a disciplined environment; No instructor or specific method is followed. The Wednesday evening session offers one single pose for artists. $12 per session.
Kuumba Latin Fever
With Elena Mosley
Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.A Latin dance fitness class for women with Elena Mosely of Kuumba Dance & Drum. $2 donation. Call 828-3612 for more info.
Kuumba Dance & Drum
Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., July 23 & August 6Everybody Drum, everybody Dance! A special summer family 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.
Paint Your Local Vista: Plein Air Landscape Painting
with Yura Adams
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. May 21, 28, June 4, 11 & 18, 2011
A five-session workshop with Yura Adams painting the vistas of the Greenport Land Conservancy. Beginners to advanced artists and all painting media are invited to join. A material list will be provided upon registration. In case of rain, classes meet at HOH. $150 / $130 members.
Life Drawing with Model
Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.June 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2011
Artists work independently in a disciplined environment; No instructor or specific method is followed. The Wednesday evening session offers one single pose for artists. $10 per session.
Kuumba Latin Fever
With Elena Mosley
Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.A Latin dance fitness class for women with Elena Mosely of Kuumba Dance & Drum. $2 donation. Call 828-3612 for more info.
Writers Immersion
Dara Lurie
Mondays, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.June 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2011
This 4-week workshop with author and manuscript coach, Dara Lurie
integrates guided visualization and other creative process explorations
into the traditional workshop format of reading and critique and
helps writers at all levels develop greater access to their own
creative process while also learning to manipulate the technical
aspects of storytelling such as character development, point of
view, creation of place and narrative trajectory. $180 for four
workshop cycle. Pre-registration is required. For more information,
visit www.transformative-writing.com
Zumba
Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., April 21, 28 & May 5, 12, 2011In collaboration with Operation Unite and Kuumba Dance & Drum, HOH offers a Zumba fitness workshop with Krisna Dodig of DanceFit International Studios. Dance your way to a fitter you using Latin moves and rhythms. $10 per workshop.
Family African Dance
One-Day Family Workshop
Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Everybody drum, everybody dance! A special one-day mid-winter workshop with Kuumba Dance & Drum. Bring a drum or share one of ours. Adults $5, youth are free.
Painting with Mixed Media
with Yura Adams
Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & May 7, 2011
A six-session workshop with Yura Adams. Participants will work with a combination of acrylic paints, found and painted papers, gesso, and a variety of mark-making tools on canvas. Paintings will be created with stencils created in class, painted textures and patterns, and found materials. For all levels. $120 / $100 members.
Life Drawing
Sundays, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.through May 15, 2011
Artists work independently in a disciplined environment; No instructor or specific method is followed. The Wednesday evening session offers one single pose for artists. $10 per session.
Japanese Brush Painting Techniques
with Maj Kalfus
Sundays, 2:00 -4:00 p.m.May 15, 22, (skip the 29th), & June 5, 12, 2011
A four-week course of art instruction with artist and instructor
Maj Kalfus. Learn about the ancient art of brush painting and practice
some of the techniques. No experience necessary. Supplies: a small
newsprint pad, sumi brush, black ink. Brushes can be purchased
in class for $2.50 each. $100 ($90 HOH members) for four sessions.
Modern Dance Workshop
with Abby
Lappen
Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. through April 26, 2011Incorporates the dynamics of movement and the rhythms of dance. For adults, all levels welcome. Drop-in $12. Registration required.
Family African Dance
One-Day Family Workshop
Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.Everybody drum, everybody dance! A special one-day mid-winter workshop with Kuumba Dance & Drum. Bring a drum or share one of ours. Adults $5, youth are free.
Painting/Mixed Media Workshop:
Interpretation
with Yura Adams
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.January 15, 22, February 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2011
With Yura Adams. Become a better artist by learning to interpret
your subject, rather than copying it by rote. Students will experience
different ways to interpret a subject using the media of choice:
paint, watercolor, mixed media, graphite, pastel, etc. The emphasis
will be on the "how" the rather than the more usual "what"
the artist decides to put onto a two-dimensional surface. All levels.
Excellent for beginners to advanced. $120 ($100 HOH members) for
six sessions.
Loosen Up and Paint!
with Yura Adams
Sarurdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.November 13, 20, 27, December 11 & 18, 2010
Gain confidence to leave expressive brush strokes on the painted surface through a series of exercises designed to relax the painterly grip. Students will gain confidence by trying out new painting practices such as palette knife work, using large brushes, and wet on wet application. For any level, especially those who would like expand their painting skills. $100 ($90 HOH members) for five sessions..
Life Drawing
Sundays, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., through Nov. 28, 2010Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., through Nov. 17
Artists work independently in a disciplined environment; No instructor or specific method is followed. The Wednesday evening session offers one single pose for artists. $10 per session.
Drawing From the Beginning: Portraiture
with Maj Kalfus
Sundays, 2:00 -4:00 p.m.November 7, 14, 21 (skip Nov. 28), December 5
For beginners or those who just want to have fun drawing. Learning to draw the face and creating a likeness using photographs, each other, a live model and images from famous artists. The focus will be on line, shading, anatomy of the face, neck and torso and creative uses of pastels and color. Supplies: a large newsprint or drawing pad (18X24) a set of soft pastels, soft charcoal and a soft graphite pencil. $80 ($70 HOH members) for four sessions.
Modern Dance Workshop
with Abby
Lappen
Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., through December 14 Incorporates the dynamics of movement and the rhythms of dance. For adults, all levels welcome. Drop-in $12. Registration required.
Kuumba Latin Fever
With Elena Mosley
Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.A Latin dance fitness class for women with Elena Mosely of Kuumba Dance & Drum. $1 donation. Call 828-3612 for more info.
Zumba
With Drew
Thursdays, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.In collaboration with Operation Unite and Kuumba Dance & Drum, HOH offers a Zumba fitness workshop with Drew of Creative Energy. Dance your way to a fitter you using Latin moves and rhythms. $10 per workshop.
Family African Dance
Fridays, 7:30 p.m.through December 17
In collaboration with Kuumba Dance and Drum and Operation Unite. Ages 7 to adult, under 7 parent participation required. Call 828-3612 for more information.
Adults $5, youth free.
Adult & Teen African Drumming
Fridays, 6:45 through December 17 In collaboration with Kuumba Dance and Drum and Operation Unite. Adults $5,
youth ages 12 and up free.
Short Fiction Intensive Writing Workshop
Hillary Jordan
Sundays, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, & August 1 (no class on July 4)
HOH offers a Short Fiction Intensive Writing Workshop with author
Hillary Jordan. Participants will learn skills to sharpen their
prose and make every word count, through critiquing of work as well
as close reading of a wide array of masters of short fiction. Fee
is $150, $120 for HOH members. Scholarship assistance is available.
A good short story is like a snow globe: a vivid, contained world
that is both complete unto itself and evocative of the larger world
outside its borders. In this workshop, you'll learn skills to sharpen
your prose and make every word count, through critiquing each other's
work as well as close reading of a wide array of masters of short
fiction. In addition to your personal writing time, participants
should plan on spending about 4 hours a week reading and critiquing.
To be considered, please submit a short statement about
why you'd like to take the class and your writing/previous workshop
experience (if any - none is required) to joe@hudsonoperahouse.org
by Friday, May 28.
There will be a public reading of participants'
work at HOH on Sunday, August 8th at 5 p.m.
Hillary Jordan received her BA from Wellesley College
and her MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia University. Her first
novel, Mudbound, published by Algonquin Books in March 2008, was
awarded the 2006 Bellwether Prize for fiction, founded by Barbara
Kingsolver to recognize debut novels that address issues of social
justice. It won a 2009 Alex Award from the American Library Association,
was longlisted for the 2009 IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, and was
named one of the Top Ten Debut Novels of the Decade by Paste Magazine.
Her short fiction has appeared in the journals StoryQuarterly and
Carolina Quarterly, among others.
Life Drawing
Summer Session
Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.July 11 through August 15
The workshop allows artists to work independently in a disciplined environment; No instructor or specific method is followed. $10 per session.
Painting Studio: Figure Painting with Yura Adams
Sundays, 2:00 - 4:30 p.m., July 11, 18, 25, August 8 & 15Artist Yura Adams
teaches an integrated blend of traditional and contemporary practices
in painting the human figure.This course is for all levels and oil,
acrylic or water soluble oil paints can be used in class. For all
levels, beginners and more advanced students. $100 for five sessions,
$85 HOH members. Registration required.
Landscape / PLein Air Painting with Yura Adams
Saturdays, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.June 5, 12, 19 & 26
Artist Yura Adams
returns to teach a plein air painting workshop. Participants will
enjoy the experience of open air painting as they meet at different
locations in Columbia and Greene Counties. The first class will
meet at the gazebo in the Hudson Waterfront Park. For beginners
and advanced painters. A material list will be provided upon registration.
In case of rain, classes will meet at HOH. $80 for four sessions,
$70 HOH members. Registration required.
Drawing From the Beginning: Color and Design
with Maj Kalfus
Sundays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., May 16, 23, June 6 & 13 A basic drawing class with artist Maj
Kalfus for those who have little or no drawing experience
or those who want to improve their skills. This workshop will focus
on drawing, design, and basic color palettes and how to incorporate
them into their work. $80 ($70 for HOH members) for six sessions.
Registration required.
Family African Dance
Saturday mornings, 11:00 to noonthrough June 12
In collaboration with Kuumba Dance and Drum and Operation Unite. Ages 7 to adult, under 7 parent participation required. Call 828-3612 for more information.
Adults $5, youth free.
Adult & Teen African Drumming
Saturdays, 10:15 to 11:15 through June 12 In collaboration with Kuumba Dance and Drum and Operation Unite. Adults $5,
youth ages 12 and up free.
Drawing From the Beginning: Portraiture
with Maj Kalfus
Sundays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., April 11, 18, 25 & May 2 A basic drawing class with artist Maj
Kalfus for those who have little or no drawing experience
or those who want to improve their skills. This workshop will focus
on learning to draw the face and creating a likeness, using photographs,
each other and images from famous artists. $80 ($70 for HOH members)
for six sessions. Registration required.
Life Drawing
Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Through December 16
The workshop allows artists to work independently in a disciplined environment; No instructor or specific method is followed. $10 per session.
Painting Studio: with Yura Adams
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., November 4, 11, 18 & December 2, 9, 16Artist Yura
Adams will lead participants to study the ways to interpret a subject with paint. The emphasis will be on how the painter uses paint rather than what the painter decides to put onto canvas. Soft and hard edges, gestural and smooth brush strokes, intense and desaturated color and focus on shape or line as strategies for interpretation will be investigated. For all levels, beginners and more advanced students. $120 for six sessions, $100 HOH members. Registration required.
Figure Drawing:
From the Beginning
with Maj Kalfus
Sundays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., November 1, 8, 15, 22
No drawing experience necessary! A basic drawing class with artist
Maj Kalfus
for those who have little or no drawing experience or those who
want to improve their skills. The class focuses on drawing a model
from life. Instruction includes gesture, stance, shape and elements
of anatomy. $80 ($70 for HOH members) for six sessions. Pre-pay
and receive 2 free passes to HOH's Life Drawing sessions. Registration
required.
Family African Dance
Saturday mornings, 11:00 to noonthrough December 19
In collaboration with Kuumba Dance and Drum and Operation Unite. Ages 7 to adult, under 7 parent participation required. Call 828-3612 for more information.
Adults $5, youth free.
Adult & Teen African Drumming
Saturdays, 10:15 to 11:15 through December 19 In collaboration with Kuumba Dance and Drum and Operation Unite. Adults $5,
youth ages 12 and up free.
Expressive Collage:
with Yura Adams
Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. - noonOctober 8, 15, 22, 29
Artist Yura Adams
will guide participants as they make expressive collages. Narratives
and poetry will also be integrated into the collages. Basic techniques
will be taught and materials will be provided. $10 suggested donation
per session.
Painting Studio: with Yura Adams
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., September 16 - October 21 Loosen up and paint with Yura
Adams in a course that will focus on gestural painting
and gaining the confidence to leave brush strokes on the painted
canvas. For all levels and oil, acrylic or water-soluble oil paints
can be used. $120 for six sessions, $100 HOH members. Registration
required.
Jazz Workshop
Armen Donelian Jazz Trio
Saturday, September 26, 11:00 a.m.
Join master Jazz pianist Armen
Donelian and his trio for a three-hour, hands-on workshop
on jazz improvisation, rhythmic and aural training, composition
and repertoire. Bring your instruments. Bring your instruments!
Made possible by a Decentralization Grant from the New York
State Council on the Arts, administered through the Twin Counties
Cultural Fund in Columbia County by the Columbia County Council
on the Arts, and by support from The Abode of the Message and The
Hudson Opera House. $10, adults, free for youth ages 14 and
up. Registration requested, walk-ins welcome too.
IntegrARTE on the Hudson River
Tuesday, September 15, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Hudson WaterfrontSunday, September 20, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. Kingston Waterfront
In a tribute to the Hudson River's Quadricentennial, artist Bruno
Pasquier-Desvignes, offers free IntegrARTE workshops for participants
to make art from recycled materials on the Lehigh
Valley Railroad Barge #79 while it is docked in Hudson
and Kingston. Contact HOH for more information.
IntegrARTE
August 3rd through 28thMondays 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Wednesdays, 10:00 am - noon
Fridays, 2:00 - 4:00 pm,
(children ages 6-10 & up welcome at this session)
Integrarte returns to HOH! The series of workshops will be held throughout August with artist Bruno Pasquier-Desvignes. All work is crafted from found materials including newspapers, cardboard, plastic bottles, grocery bags, fabric, corks, wire and more! Free!
Found Fashion
with Perri Katzman
Tuesdays and ThursdaysAugust 4 - 27
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Design and construct your own outfit to show off while strutting down the runway. The only rule: no fabric allowed! Artists can build their creations using found objects, such as feathers, gum boxes, or board game parts, just to name a few. The possibilities are endless. Photo courtesty Zoe Cohen, Anna Baryshnikov and Dinah Decker.
Free!
Painting Studio: with Yura Adams
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., July 8 through August 12
This course teaches an integrated blend of traditional and contemporary practices in painting the human body. Working from a live model and photographs, the course will explore different ways to use the figure in painting: in studio, abstracted, and in narrative. Open to beginning experienced painters. Oil, acrylic or water soluble oil paints can be used in class. $20 per workshop for six sessions, $16 per workshop for HOH members. Registration required.
Scholarships are available.
Creative Drawing: with Maj Kalfus
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., July 11 through August 1
No drawing experience necessary, just an interest in learning. The class will explore line, shape, composition, format, contour drawing and creative, fun techniques.
Bring a newsprint pad, soft charcoal, graphite and an eraser to first class.
$16 per workshop for four sessions, $13 per workshop for HOH members. Registration required.
Family African Dance
Saturday mornings, 11:00 to noon
In collaboration with Kuumba Dance and Drum and Operation Unite. Ages 7 to adult, under 7 parent participation required. Call 828-3612 for more information.
Adults $5, youth free.
Adult & Teen African Drumming
Saturday mornings, 10:15 to 11:15
IIn collaboration with Kuumba Dance and Drum and Operation Unite. Adults $5, youth ages 12 and up free.
In Edition:
An Artist’s Book Workshop
Sundays, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., June 7 through July 26
In this eight-week intensive, participants will be introduced
to the world of limited-edition artist’s books, through lectures,
discussions, and handling of books from the instructor’s personal
collection. Participants will also be guided through the process
of conceptualizing and producing a small edition of artist’s books.
Taught by Maureen Cummins. Open to both experienced and beginner
students. $200, $175 for HOH members.
Painting Studio: with Yura Adams
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., July 8 through August 12
This course teaches an integrated blend of traditional and contemporary practices in painting the human body. Working from a live model and photographs, the course will explore different ways to use the figure in painting: in studio, abstracted, and in narrative. Open to beginning experienced painters. Oil, acrylic or water soluble oil paints can be used in class. $120 for six sessions, $100 HOH members. Registration required. Scholarships are available.
Creative Drawing: with Maj Kalfus
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., July 11 through August 1
No drawing experience necessary, just an interest in learning. The class will explore line, shape, composition, format, contour drawing and creative, fun techniques.
Bring a newsprint pad, soft charcoal, graphite and an eraser to first class.
$65 ($55 for HOH members) for all sessions. Registration required.
Life Drawing
Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., through May 24.
No instructor or specific method is followed; the workshop allows artists to work independently
in a disciplined environment. $10 per session.
Family African Dance
Saturday mornings, 11:00 to noon
In collaboration with Kuumba Dance and Drum and Operation Unite. Ages 7 to adult, under 7 parent participation required. Call 828-3612 for more information.
Adults $5, youth free.
Adult & Teen African Drumming
Saturday mornings, 10:15 to 11:15
IIn collaboration with Kuumba Dance and Drum and Operation Unite. Adults $5, youth ages 12 and up free.
Time to Tell
A Life Story Workshop
Mondays, 10:00 a.m. to NoonApril 27 through May 18
Join writer Martha Holmes in a workshop for writers of all levels
interested in publication, keepsake, family memoir, or just for
fun. Bring a composition book, personal photos and mementos. Martha
is a published essayist and short story writer, a writer/director
of films for television, a published songwriter and children's
book writer. $10 suggested donation per session.
Drawing is Seeing with Maj Kalfus
Sundays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., April 17 through May 17
A basic drawing class for those who have little or no drawing experience or want to improve their skills. Using figurative drawing, participants will explore line, technique, shapes and composition. Just bring a drawing pad and graphite, charcoal and pastels. $95 ($85 for HOH members) for all sessions. Registration required.
Painting Studio: The Study of Color with Yura Adams
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., March 18, 25, and April 1, 8, 15, 22
Learning about color is key to becoming a better painter and this hands-on course will get you started. Basic color principles will be addressed along with color interaction, color value, color and light, and color mixing. The final project will investigate how to create meaning with color symbolism. $120 for six sessions, $100 HOH members. Registration required. Scholarships are available.
Dialoguing with the Body
A Writer's Workshop in Motion
Sundays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.March 15 through May 3
A new workshop with author Dara
Lurie for writers wishing to deepen their relationship to language
and expand their range of creative expression. $195 or $175
for HOH members for all eight sessions.
Painting Studio: The Study of Color with Yura Adams
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., March 18, 25, and April 1, 8, 15, 22
Learning about color is key to becoming a better painter and this hands-on course will get you started. Basic color principles will be addressed along with color interaction, color value, color and light, and color mixing. The final project will investigate how to create meaning with color symbolism. $120 for six sessions, $100 HOH members. Registration required. Scholarships are available.
Creative Writing for Narrative Prose
Wednesdays, Thursday & Saturday, Noon - 3:00 p.m.March 25, 26 & 28
A three-day workshop with author Laurie Stone to help accomplished
and aspiring writers move a piece toward publication. Concludes
with a public reading on Saturday afternoon. $175, $150,HOH
members. Space is limited, early registration is encouraged.
An Open Mic for Songwriters
Fridays, January 13 & February 13 at 8 p.m.
Songwriters and musicians are invited to share original songs and meet other songwriters.
Listeners welcome too. For more info. contact Craig Hancock at
hancock@albany.edu. Free.
Basic Drawing with Maj Kalfus
Sundays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., January 25 through March 1
A basic drawing class for those who have little or no drawing experience or want to improve their skills. Line, technique, shapes and composition will be explored. Just bring a drawing pad and graphite, charcoal and pastels. $95 ($85 for HOH members) for all six sessions. Registration required.
Painting Studio with Yura Adams
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., January 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 11, 18
A course for all levels; beginners can discover oil or acrylics for the first time, and more advanced students can develop their skills. Original exercises and projects are tailored to each student. $120 for six sessions, $100 HOH members. Registration required. Scholarships
are available.
DanceFIT
Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., January 21 through February 25
Instructor Krisna Creque Dodig guides participants in a class suitable for all levels of fitness using basic core-strengthening principles and adding some fun dance moves. A great way to kick off your New Years' fitness goals. $75 for all six session. Pre-registration is required.
Svaroopa Yoga
Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm
Release core tension to improve flexibility, balance, and stamina with certified instructor Melissa Parsons. Leave with a more peaceful mind and a refreshed body. Suitable for beginners as well as continuing students. $15 single class, $70 for 5 classes, $130 for 10. HOH members receive a 10% discount. Call 518-697-0200 or visit www.theotheryoga.net for more information.
Laurie Stone: Finding Stakes in a Creative Piece of Writing
A Creative Writing Workshop for Narrative Prose (fiction, memoir, travel writing, performance texts)
Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday, April 9, 10 & 12
This workshop is structured around a premise: There is no such thing as an intrinsically interesting subject, and there is no such thing as an intrinsically uninteresting subject, either. A story isn't compelling because it happened in real life or might happen to fictional characters. Readers become engaged by the narrator's response to events-the thoughts and feelings that are kicked up during the telling. We get hooked on the speaker's way of looking at cause and effect and on the speaker's assessment of the relative size of things.
Where are there stakes for you? This is something the individual writer needs to discover, and that desire for self-understanding is part of the pleasure and passion driving creative writing. To find stakes in a story, a writer needs to become destabilized, moving away from comfort zones and pursuing an investigation that will lead to questions more than resolution.
We will meet for 3 afternoon sessions, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from noon until 3pm in an atmosphere of experiment and trust. Writers will generate new texts from prompt exercises. You will finish with a new piece of high-stakes writing! This event was funded in part by Poets & Writers, Inc. with public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.