Try Painting! Acrylic for Beginners with Cathy DeMaio

This class is ideal for someone who has never painted before (or just wants a fun morning!).  The teacher will guide the students step-by-step to create this pretty sunflower.  Complete the piece, start to finish in just 2 hours in this mini workshop.  All materials supplied, including a real stretched canvas!!

Maximum of 6 students

Beginner Palette Knife with Nicole Asendorf

This class is for anyone who has always wanted to learn to paint with a palette knife.  You can choose to work in either acrylic or oil.  I personally prefer oil.  Basic techniques will be taught.  Feel free to bring reference photos of basic landscape and cityscapes for inspiration for your painting.

10am-12pm Sunday

Senior Drop-In

Free for art enthusiasts over 65 (younger people are welcome to join in for $5 per person).   This is a self-directed class, meaning that you can work on whatever projects you would like, in whatever media you would like.   Although there is no formal instruction, the group is lead by Vickie O’Neill, an accomplished artist, and this is a supportive group of people who are very generous about sharing their knowledge.  All levels of ability are welcome.  This is a wonderful opportunity to develop your skills and meet some new friends.

Tuesday Mornings 10-12:00

Acrylic for Absolute Beginners With Nancy Reed Jones

This class is for folks who have always wanted to learn to paint but are intimidated by the more advanced classes. Students will learn the basic techniques and principles they will need to create beautiful acrylic paintings. classes will give you the foundational skills required to paint in the tactile and easy to work with medium that is acrylic

6:30-8:30pm Weds. evenings

Materials can be provided for an extra fee of $10.00 per day or bring your own:

Paints (Windsor & Newton or Grumbacher) tube acrylics.

Colors:  Titanium White, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Yellow Light, Alizarin Crimson, Burnt Umber.

11×14 canvas

long handle brushes: 1 inch flat, 1/2 inch flat, 2 rounds ( 1 large and 1 small) #0 or #1 liner brush.(short handle)

paper towels, water container, paper plates for paint

Romantic Landscapes in Acrylic with Nancy Reed Jones

Intermediate through advanced acrylic painting studio

Portrait Long Pose with William Noonan

Portrait long pose with William Noonan – This one-a-month three hour session will have one long pose appropriate for portrait painting or drawing. Students may work in any medium they choose. Instruction will be one-on-one critiques with the teacher.

This class is appropriate for intermediate to advanced students.

Class is offered on one day every month 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Noonan

Basic Drawing: Line and Shadow with William Noonan

This class is structured as a simple rotation of basic drawing principals.  Jump in our out at anytime.  Great for Beginners.   Excellent for painters who feel the need to bolster their drawing skills.

Drawing for Beginners for Adults & Teens with Antonio Mastria

Learn the basics of drawing!   Drawing skills are the foundation of all artistic media.  Learn how to use professional drawing materials.  Identifying basic shapes to build drawings with depth, develop an understanding of lighting value, and put it all together to make a cohesive drawing.  Start from scratch or hone your skills!

Saturday afternoons, Dec 3-5 PM, January & February 2-4pm at Nailed It! Hardware in Washingtonville.  Nailed It Location Info*

*Classes must be paid for in advance for this location.  Payments can be made online, with a credit card over the phone at 845-457-2787 or in person with cash check or credit card at Wallkill River School 232 Ward St. Montgomery NY 12549.  This venue cannot accept payments in person on the day of the class.

Please bring your own materials:

• Drawing pad 11 x 14
• Drawing pencils ( H, HB, 2B, 4B range)
• Kneaded eraser
• White vinyl eraser
• Pencil sharpener

Classical Drawing with Matthew McDonald

This course is designed to strengthen student’s drawing skills. Students will study
Master Drawings, Plaster Casts, and eventually the Figure. The progression will be from
working on two dimensional projects to working from life in three dimensions.
Emphasis will be on observing and interpreting nature faithfully to fortify the relation of
the eye and hand. Students will work their way through a series of projects beginning with two master
copies. Here they will develop strategies as well as new vocabulary and techniques that
will help them when working from life.

Next they will work from Plaster Casts, the first being something simple such as a facial
feature and the second a bust or mask. Cast drawing will help the students understand
form and value more easily as they won’t be distracted by colour. It will also give them a
chance to apply some of the drawing “solutions” they learned from working on the
master copies. Before they move onto working from the figure from life they will do a
series of small quick figure drawing copies to help them with gesture and to start talking
about anatomical landmarks.

Finally working from the live model students will spend a number of days working on a
sustained pose. We will pick the pose as a group looking for a strong gesture, interesting
shapes and strong light effect. I will ask students to bring their previous figure drawings
as well so they have some reference. I will draw alongside the students as well, so they
can see my approach. I would expect this course to take about three months from start
to finish if students are only working one day a week (Sat or Sun). Any one who wanted
to join the course later would simply start at the beginning and would have to have the
figure drawing portion done at either earlier or at another time when there are enough
students to make hiring a model viable. Click the link below for the materials list

Thursday’s from 6-8pm

MATERIALS LIST FOR DRAWING

Works by Matthew Mcdonald

Traditional Inking with Antonio Mastria

Have you always wanted to learn the secrets to the seemingly of traditional illustration?  Then this is the class for you!  This class is focused on traditional inking with brush and dip pens to achieve several different styles of classical ink illustration.

We recommend that you attend all three sessions as they build one on the other but they can be taken individually.

Session 1 will focus on the cartooning style of inking

Session 2 will explore traditional illustration styles

Session 3 will cover the use of ink washes.

Friday afternoons 4-6pm

Students must supply their own materials, see the materials list below.

• India Ink (Speedball, Pelican, Dr. martins Black Star, No Higgins ink please)
• White ink
• Speedball pen sketch set
• Good quality round watercolor brush (Raphael Kolinsky 8404 size 2, or Windsor Newton size 3)
• A rag
• Plastic well palette
• Scrap paper

Senior Drop-In

Free for art enthusiasts over 65 (younger people are welcome to join in for $5 per person).   This is a self-directed class, meaning that you can work on whatever projects you would like, in whatever media you would like.   Although there is no formal instruction, the group is lead by Vickie O’Neill, an accomplished artist, and this is a supportive group of people who are very generous about sharing their knowledge.  All levels of ability are welcome.  This is a wonderful opportunity to develop your skills and meet some new friends.

Tuesday Mornings 10-12:00

Skill Building Drawing Program with Liam Vogel

This semi private drawing program is intended to help students develop and improve their drawing ability, no matter what skill level they currently have. Students will be given different traditional drawing exercises depending on their skill level and artistic interests. The instructor will work with each student one on one, in a semi private format, to determine the best possible course of development. Classes will end with a discussion of that days assignments, followed by a critique of  the work that was accomplished. Students may bring outside assignments if they require assistance with a particular drawing that they hope to complete. All materials for in class assignments will be supplied by the instructor, but students are encouraged to get a sketchbook for working outside of class. The instructor will provide each student with optional sketchbook assignments for drawing exercises, which is considered an essential practice for any developing artists. Due to the class being offered in a semi private format, class size is very limited, so students must pre register in advance.

Class is Saturdays 2:00pm-4:00pm and is open to all styles of drawing (illustration, observational realism, etc)

Portrait Long Pose with William Noonan

Portrait long pose with William Noonan – This one-a-month three hour session will have one long pose appropriate for portrait painting or drawing. Students may work in any medium they choose. Instruction will be one-on-one critiques with the teacher.

This class is appropriate for intermediate to advanced students.

Class is offered on one day every month 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Noonan

Intermediate/Advanced Drawing with William Noonan

Beginner Palette Knife with Nicole Asendorf

This class is for anyone who has always wanted to learn to paint with a palette knife.  You can choose to work in either acrylic or oil.  I personally prefer oil.  Basic techniques will be taught.  Feel free to bring reference photos of basic landscape and cityscapes for inspiration for your painting.

10am-12pm Sunday

Senior Drop-In

Free for art enthusiasts over 65 (younger people are welcome to join in for $5 per person).   This is a self-directed class, meaning that you can work on whatever projects you would like, in whatever media you would like.   Although there is no formal instruction, the group is lead by Vickie O’Neill, an accomplished artist, and this is a supportive group of people who are very generous about sharing their knowledge.  All levels of ability are welcome.  This is a wonderful opportunity to develop your skills and meet some new friends.

Tuesday Mornings 10-12:00

Oil Painting and Other Mediums with William Noonan

Beginners Introduction to Oil Painting with William Noonan

This class will focus on the basics of oil painting and form a foundation for absolute beginners or painters with some experience who need a “restart.”  Oil painting is enjoyable and easier than most people think: just master a few basic concepts and you’ll be sailing!

Class meets three times a month on Saturday afternoons 2:00-4:00 pm.  See below for specific dates.

Oil Painting Studio with Mike Jaroszko

Learn tips from a pro in painting high realism and luminist light techniques. Bring in a photo or other reference and Mike will assist in achieving the painting you have always wanted to paint.  Each month offers four consecutive workshops in oil (acrylic is also welcome). Learn everything from paint mixing, brushstrokes, and techniques to specific ways to capture the illusion of light and realism.

Saturdays, 10:00-12:00 PM

Impressionism in Oil or Pastel with Dennis Fanton

Learn to paint like Monet, Manet and the French Impressionist from American Impressionist Painter Dennis Fanton. Fanton emphasizes Brushwork, Color Relationships, strong values and value study, and planning your painting before you begin. Still life or photo references will be provided. Develop your style with an impressionistic flair with emphasis on Composition, Value Study, Brushwork and Color in Oil or Pastel. Setups provided during inclement weather or use your own photo. Also, Plein Air painting at local sites.

Classes Fridays 10 AM-Noon. 

Dennis graduated from Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts in the late 60’s and later transferred to the DuCret School of Art. Beginners and Advanced, teens & adults, plein air in warm spring weather.  www.DennisFanton.com

Portrait Long Pose with William Noonan

Portrait long pose with William Noonan – This one-a-month three hour session will have one long pose appropriate for portrait painting or drawing. Students may work in any medium they choose. Instruction will be one-on-one critiques with the teacher.

This class is appropriate for intermediate to advanced students.

Class is offered on one day every month 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Noonan

Beginner Pastel with Liam Vogel

This beginner level class is intended to give adult students a basic understanding of pastel painting techniques. Students will learn the importance of color, composition, and value while using a variety of pastel painting approaches. Students will work from still life setups to produce completed drawings, which we will critique as a group, in an attempt to discover the strengths/weaknesses of each student individually! Although this isn’t a drawing class, basic drawing techniques will be reviewed for students who are inexperienced with drawing. Student grade materials are available for use at an additional cost, but it is suggested that students acquire a basic set of Rembrandt Pastels, as well as sanded paper. 

The materials Liam uses are as follows

-Nupastel hard pastel set (90ct)

-Rembrandt soft pastel set (120ct)

-Canson/ampersand Sanded paper (fine)

Saturdays 2-4pm

Senior Drop-In

Free for art enthusiasts over 65 (younger people are welcome to join in for $5 per person).   This is a self-directed class, meaning that you can work on whatever projects you would like, in whatever media you would like.   Although there is no formal instruction, the group is lead by Vickie O’Neill, an accomplished artist, and this is a supportive group of people who are very generous about sharing their knowledge.  All levels of ability are welcome.  This is a wonderful opportunity to develop your skills and meet some new friends.

Tuesday Mornings 10-12:00

Impressionism in Oil or Pastel with Dennis Fanton

Learn to paint like Monet, Manet and the French Impressionist from American Impressionist Painter Dennis Fanton. Fanton emphasizes Brushwork, Color Relationships, strong values and value study, and planning your painting before you begin. Still life or photo references will be provided. Develop your style with an impressionistic flair with emphasis on Composition, Value Study, Brushwork and Color in Oil or Pastel. Setups provided during inclement weather or use your own photo. Also, Plein Air painting at local sites.

Classes Fridays 10 AM-Noon. 

Dennis graduated from Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts in the late 60’s and later transferred to the DuCret School of Art. Beginners and Advanced, teens & adults, plein air in warm spring weather.  www.DennisFanton.com

Portrait Long Pose with William Noonan

Portrait long pose with William Noonan – This one-a-month three hour session will have one long pose appropriate for portrait painting or drawing. Students may work in any medium they choose. Instruction will be one-on-one critiques with the teacher.

This class is appropriate for intermediate to advanced students.

Class is offered on one day every month 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Noonan

Home School Art History & Technique Class

Each two hour class will include an art history presentation on an artist or art movement followed by a guided art project applying the techniques and styles of that period.  Each month will feature a new topic and art project!  Younger children will need to be accompanied by an adult to assist if needed – parents are welcome to register also!  All materials will be supplied.

Monthly on the first Friday of every month from 3:00-5:00 PM.  Minimum of 15 students, max of 25.  $30 per student

Classes must be paid for in advance.  Similarly, cancellation requests must be made 24 hours in advance of the class date.  Have fun!

Try Painting! Acrylic for Beginners with Cathy DeMaio

This class is ideal for someone who has never painted before (or just wants a fun morning!).  The teacher will guide the students step-by-step to create this pretty sunflower.  Complete the piece, start to finish in just 2 hours in this mini workshop.  All materials supplied, including a real stretched canvas!!

Maximum of 6 students

Sip and Paint With Nicole Asendorf

Sip and Paint with Nicole, Paint beautiful and easy paintings for kids and adults!  We provide the instructor and materials, you provide any refreshments you would like.  Get a group of 6 or more together and schedule a private party!

Private Parties $35 per person

Charity Benefits $45 per person –  $20 of the tuition will go to the charity of your choice!

Special projects & signs will be custom quoted – Inquire!

Sip and Paint With Liam Vogel

Sip and Paint with Liam Vogel, Paint beautiful and easy paintings!  We provide the instructor and materials, you provide any refreshments you would like.

Private Parties $35 per person

Charity Benefits $45 per person –  $20 of the tuition will go to the charity of your choice!

Sip and Paint Party with Nancy Reed Jones

Create beautiful luminous paintings and charming projects! Instructor will paint with you step by step to help you complete an amazing work of art that you can take home the same night. Even if you have never painted before, this experience will bring out your hidden talents!  Materials, smocks, and cookies included. Feel free to bring additional snacks or beverages!  Reserve your spot now!

Private Parties $35 per person

Charity Benefits $45 per person –  $20 of the tuition will go to the charity of your choice!

sponge and brush acrylic on canvas

acrylic on canvas

sponge and brush

sponge and brush

sponge painting with brush

sponge and brush

Make a handpainted flower pot and get soil plus a seedling sunflower

sponge and brush

sponge and brush

sponge painting with brushes

brush work, intermediate painting

seascape with brushes

Sponge and brushes painting

brush painting

Sponge painting summer scene

perfect bridal shower or valentine's day painting. Great party idea for couples!

sponge paint the ridge then use a brush for the birdhouse

Traditional Inking with Antonio Mastria

Have you always wanted to learn the secrets to the seemingly of traditional illustration?  Then this is the class for you!  This class is focused on traditional inking with brush and dip pens to achieve several different styles of classical ink illustration.

We recommend that you attend all three sessions as they build one on the other but they can be taken individually.

Session 1 will focus on the cartooning style of inking

Session 2 will explore traditional illustration styles

Session 3 will cover the use of ink washes.

Friday afternoons 4-6pm

Students must supply their own materials, see the materials list below.

• India Ink (Speedball, Pelican, Dr. martins Black Star, No Higgins ink please)
• White ink
• Speedball pen sketch set
• Good quality round watercolor brush (Raphael Kolinsky 8404 size 2, or Windsor Newton size 3)
• A rag
• Plastic well palette
• Scrap paper

Senior Drop-In

Free for art enthusiasts over 65 (younger people are welcome to join in for $5 per person).   This is a self-directed class, meaning that you can work on whatever projects you would like, in whatever media you would like.   Although there is no formal instruction, the group is lead by Vickie O’Neill, an accomplished artist, and this is a supportive group of people who are very generous about sharing their knowledge.  All levels of ability are welcome.  This is a wonderful opportunity to develop your skills and meet some new friends.

Tuesday Mornings 10-12:00

Collage Valentines Cards with William Noonan

Valentines day collage cards!  This mini workshop explores the art of collage with a practical easy approach.  Create a couple of unique and charming handmade cards in this afternoon workshop.  All materials will be supplied.   This is suitable for artists and students of any level.  Collage is a fun and stress-free medium for exploring ones creativity.  Each participant will go home with two completed unique cards of their own making.

Saturday, February 8th  2-4pm

Watercolor Collage with Cathy DeMaio

Students will learn how to paint and cut watercolor paper into beautiful collages, making their own designs.  They will use the elements of art: line, shape & color along with values, space and form.

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Materials:

9″x12″ Pad of watercolor paper

watercolor paint

brushes

Scissors

1-2 bottles of Elmer’s glue

One Day Workshops with Lana Privitera

In this one day workshop, we’ll have some interesting challenges. This one session workshop will take you through the steps necessary to start your own watercolor piece based on the day’s subject matter. Feel free to bring a snack or have some coffee and cookies in the kitchen to keep you comfortable for the full 6 hours of this course.

Mondays 10am-4pm

January 20th (Snow date 27th) Rocky Beach

February 10th (Snow Date 24th): Subject TBA

May 18th: Subject TBA

Materials List

OPTIONAL:  Teacher will provide all of the materials including paper with a drawing and paints for $20 extra.

3 Day Workshop with Lana Privitera

In this 3 day workshop, you’ll be learning the steps and techniques to create a complete watercolor piece of your own. There’s more time in this course than a regular one day workshop, so there’s more time for details and fire tuning your piece. It’s encouraged to bring a snack or have a hot coffee or tea and cookies from our kitchen during your three 6 hour days in this extensive course.

Subject matter TBA

Wednesday – Friday

April 22nd, 23rd, and 24th

10am-4pm

Materials List

Alan Lewis Beginning Watercolor

This is a beginner watercolor class that will cover all the basics to get you making watercolor paintings to be proud of. We will discuss finding your own style, and painting in a way that excites you, with an emphasis on painting fast and loose, rather than a highly detailed approach.  We will cover color mixing, building the painting through layers, composition keys, the importance of contrasts between light and dark, and some  watercolor techniques, such as methods for keeping white. The first part of the class will be devoted to a discussion of materials from paper to brushes to paint, so bring whatever you have.  The class is very flexible so the instructor can cover any specific areas of watercolor that the students would like to learn about.

The Colors of White: 2 Day Watercolor Workshop with Lana Privitera

In this 2-day workshop, we’ll have some interesting challenges. We’ll create a velvety gradated background with the help of Saran Wrap and multiple layers of paint,  and we’ll also work on creating subtle blue-grey tones to give form to the cloth and to the white enamel pot in out project.

Traditional Inking with Antonio Mastria

Have you always wanted to learn the secrets to the seemingly of traditional illustration?  Then this is the class for you!  This class is focused on traditional inking with brush and dip pens to achieve several different styles of classical ink illustration.

We recommend that you attend all three sessions as they build one on the other but they can be taken individually.

Session 1 will focus on the cartooning style of inking

Session 2 will explore traditional illustration styles

Session 3 will cover the use of ink washes.

Friday afternoons 4-6pm

Students must supply their own materials, see the materials list below.

• India Ink (Speedball, Pelican, Dr. martins Black Star, No Higgins ink please)
• White ink
• Speedball pen sketch set
• Good quality round watercolor brush (Raphael Kolinsky 8404 size 2, or Windsor Newton size 3)
• A rag
• Plastic well palette
• Scrap paper

Senior Drop-In

Free for art enthusiasts over 65 (younger people are welcome to join in for $5 per person).   This is a self-directed class, meaning that you can work on whatever projects you would like, in whatever media you would like.   Although there is no formal instruction, the group is lead by Vickie O’Neill, an accomplished artist, and this is a supportive group of people who are very generous about sharing their knowledge.  All levels of ability are welcome.  This is a wonderful opportunity to develop your skills and meet some new friends.

Tuesday Mornings 10-12:00

Watercolor Collage with Cathy DeMaio

Students will learn how to paint and cut watercolor paper into beautiful collages, making their own designs.  They will use the elements of art: line, shape & color along with values, space and form.

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Materials:

9″x12″ Pad of watercolor paper

watercolor paint

brushes

Scissors

1-2 bottles of Elmer’s glue

Realistic Watercolor With Lana Privitera

Learn concepts of watercolor painting that range from intermediate skills to advanced techniques. Lana teaches composition, brushwork, color mixing, basic watercolor techniques, and many other skills necessary to perfect your watercolor artwork! 

Materials list: WRS supply list 

Monday Morning: 10-12:30 pm