Wallkill River School of Art

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 List

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

Acrylic with Nancy Reed Jones

Beginner through advanced acrylic painting workshop. Step by Step with Instructor Fine Art Acrylic Classes: Students will work step by step with Nancy Reed Jones to complete beautiful works of art. Students may also bring their own photos to work from independently and will receive help from instructor.  Relaxing music and refreshments. www.NancyReedJones.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

Class is  $35 + 11.25 model fee ($30 + $11.25 members.) Class Materials List 

Scratchboard Workshops With Susan Wilson

Level 1:  Introduction to Scratchboard

Come learn the basics of Scratchboard, a subtractive medium used to create artwork with incredible detail and lovely texture. Using a sample size piece of Ampersand Scratchboard, the highest quality archival scratchboard available, and an x-acto knife, you will scratch a lovely floral miniature work of art. You will then learn how to add color to your creation, using Ampersand inks created especially for Scratchboard.

This class is appropriate for beginners or experienced artists.

All materials are provided.

$30

Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 10AM-noon

Level 2:  Scratching the Surface: A Scratchboard workshop

Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 12-4PM

In this workshop, you will be introduced to Ampersand Clayboard, the same material as Scratchboard, but without the black ink coating. We will add various colored inks to create unique backgrounds and then scratch a delicate floral for a unique artwork.

All materials will be provided, including a 5×7 piece of Clayboard.

It is recommended that you take Introduction to Scratchboard before attending this workshop if you do not have prior art experience.

Price: $50

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

Class is  $35 + 11.25 model fee ($30 + $11.25 members.) Class Materials List 

Intermediate/Advanced Drawing with William Noonan

Basic Drawing with William Noonan

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 Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30.  See below for specific dates.

Oil Painting for Absolute Beginners with Mike Jaroszko

Learn tips from a pro in painting high realism and luminist light techniques. Each month offers four consecutive workshops in oil, (watercolor and acrylic also welcome) painting a specific subject, even a painting you always had in mind. Learn everything from paint mixing, brushstrokes, and techniques to specific ways to capture the illusion of light and realism.

Saturday, 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

Class is  $35 + 11.25 model fee ($30 + $11.25 members.) Class Materials List 

Expressive Holiday Still Life: Pastel Workshop with Elizabeth Muise

 Paint a holiday inspired still life with Elizabeth Muise! In this class we will cover the basics of painting with pastel while we paint a unique holiday still life!  The still life will include beautiful fabrics, ornaments, antlers and more to create an image rich in texture and color! It is up to the artist whether they create a more simple or complex painting based on what they focus on in the still life, We will cover basic concepts such as composition and value and the class with incorporate instruction, practice and friendly critique! No experience necessary. All levels of ability are welcome.  Bring a friend, bring your teenager, come have fun!

December 14th 6:00 – 8:30

Materials List:

10-20 sheets of 12″x18″  sanded pastel paper (UArt 400 grade or Wallis paper recommended)
scrap paper
board and clips
coarse bristle paint brush
basic pastel set (Sennelier and/or Faber-Castell recommended)

Elizabeth Muise is a visual artist and performer based out of the Hudson Valley NY.  After graduating from Alfred University with a BFA in visual arts, she continued her studies with artist Gayle Clark Fedigan, where she fell in love with pastels. Elizabeth has since immersed herself in the local arts scene, interning with photographer Spencer Tunick, creating art for private collections, and studying with her current mentor, Garin Baker. When Elizabeth is not painting, you may find her teaching and performing bellydance, and performing with her band Boom Boom Shake.  For more information on Elizabeth, please visit www.redmuise.com and www.boomboomshake.com.

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

Class is  $35 + 11.25 model fee ($30 + $11.25 members.) Class Materials List 

Mel Stabin- Watercolor Cancelled

Mel Stabin’s water color class has been cancelled.  We are sorry if you were looking forward to this workshop.  Please check back for new offerings in the future.

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.

Materials:

9″x12″ Pad of watercolor paper

watercolor paint

brushes

Scissors

1-2 bottles of Elmer’s glue

Scratchboard Workshops With Susan Wilson

Level 1:  Introduction to Scratchboard

Come learn the basics of Scratchboard, a subtractive medium used to create artwork with incredible detail and lovely texture. Using a sample size piece of Ampersand Scratchboard, the highest quality archival scratchboard available, and an x-acto knife, you will scratch a lovely floral miniature work of art. You will then learn how to add color to your creation, using Ampersand inks created especially for Scratchboard.

This class is appropriate for beginners or experienced artists.

All materials are provided.

$30

Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 10AM-noon

Level 2:  Scratching the Surface: A Scratchboard workshop

Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 12-4PM

In this workshop, you will be introduced to Ampersand Clayboard, the same material as Scratchboard, but without the black ink coating. We will add various colored inks to create unique backgrounds and then scratch a delicate floral for a unique artwork.

All materials will be provided, including a 5×7 piece of Clayboard.

It is recommended that you take Introduction to Scratchboard before attending this workshop if you do not have prior art experience.

Price: $50

Watercolor Skill Building with Janet Campbell

For painters looking to improve their skills in watercolor. Not for absolute beginners. Instructor will introduce a topic each class and do a brief demonstration. Students may pursue the topic or work on projects of their own in a relaxed atmosphere. Topics:

11/15 Adventures with Color in Shadows

11/29 Planning Your Edges (Hard, Soft, Lost)

12/13 Playing with Texture.

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.

Materials:

9″x12″ Pad of watercolor paper

watercolor paint

brushes

Scissors

1-2 bottles of Elmer’s glue

Painting Realistic Copper in Watercolors with Lana Privitera

Painting copper is easier than you think. You just have to be patient and use separate layers of paint. In this workshop you’ll learn not only how to use traditional watercolor techniques to paint realistic-looking copper and daisies, but you will also have plenty of relaxing time learning to paint interesting, loose backgrounds.

Sketch will be provided upon registration.

Day 1: Bring your project already drawn on your 20” x 15”piece of Arches paper.  The Masking, painting the background and the first layers in the cooper mug will take most of the first day. I demonstrate each step before students take their turn.    

Day 2: We will complete the copper mug, work on the daisies and finish with the foreground.

Workshop Dates: Thursday November 8, Friday, November 9
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Price: $190.00 for two-day workshop

Expertise Level: Beginners with good knowledge of basics to Advanced Students

Location: The Wallkill River School of Art, Patchett House, 232 Ward St (17k), Montgomery, NY 12549

Artists will supply their own materials:

Paints : Winsor&Newton or Daniel Smith: -Permanent Rose, Burnt Sienna, Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue, Quinacridone Gold.

Arches 140 COLD Press, (fine grain) half sheet (15” x 22”). Can be bought at any art supplies -or online store- as a full sheet and then cut in half to a 15” x 20” size.

Brushes recommended: Round, good absorbency and good point. Sizes 8, 12.  (I use inexpensive Robert Simmons White synthetic sable).

The usual Miscellaneous: paper tape, Masking liquid kit (old round brush size 6 or similar, masking liquid bottle of your choice, little container, bit of soap or Incredible Nib), pencil, soft eraser, palette, paper towels, water containers (2), Board for the paper.

If you need a more detailed list, please contact Lana at lanaprivitera@gmail.com

Scratchboard Workshops With Susan Wilson

Level 1:  Introduction to Scratchboard

Come learn the basics of Scratchboard, a subtractive medium used to create artwork with incredible detail and lovely texture. Using a sample size piece of Ampersand Scratchboard, the highest quality archival scratchboard available, and an x-acto knife, you will scratch a lovely floral miniature work of art. You will then learn how to add color to your creation, using Ampersand inks created especially for Scratchboard.

This class is appropriate for beginners or experienced artists.

All materials are provided.

$30

Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 10AM-noon

Level 2:  Scratching the Surface: A Scratchboard workshop

Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 12-4PM

In this workshop, you will be introduced to Ampersand Clayboard, the same material as Scratchboard, but without the black ink coating. We will add various colored inks to create unique backgrounds and then scratch a delicate floral for a unique artwork.

All materials will be provided, including a 5×7 piece of Clayboard.

It is recommended that you take Introduction to Scratchboard before attending this workshop if you do not have prior art experience.

Price: $50

Sip and Paint with Lana Privitera

Learn fun, fine art watercolor techniques in a Sip and Paint environment!  We provide the teacher and the materials, you bring your friends and whatever refreshments you would like!  The class is perfect for someone who has never picked up a brush as well as experienced painters.  Come and enjoy and leave with a beautiful piece of art.

Watercolor Painting: Compose, Draw and PAINT (2 Day Workshop) Spring Cityscapes and People with Dorrie Rifkin

Realistic Watercolor With Lana Privitera

Realistic Watercolor With Lana Privitera

Learn intermediate and advanced concepts of watercolor painting. Lana teaches composition, brushwork, color mixing, basic watercolor techniques, and many other skills necessary to perfect your watercolor artwork! Materials list: WRS supply list

Mondays Morning: 10-12:30 pm & Evening: 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Learn intermediate and advanced concepts of watercolor painting. Lana teaches composition, brushwork, color mixing, basic watercolor techniques, and many other skills necessary to perfect your watercolor artwork! Materials list: WRS supply list

Watercolor Basics with Lana Privitera

Easy, fun projects! NO drawing skills necessary!! Learn the basics of watercolor painting while having a blast! Lana teaches composition, brushwork, color mixing, basic watercolor techniques, and many other skills necessary to get you started in watercolor.

Teens and Adults. 

Materials list: WRS supply list

Wednesday Morning Sessions: 10-12:30 pm 

Watercolor Studio with Liam Vogel (Children and Adults)

This painting class is for Children and Adults of all levels looking to get into the loose and colorful world of watercolor! Many times when students develop an interest in watercolor, the biggest obstacle is getting the paint to do what we, as the artist, want it to do! this class is designed to give students an understanding of the techniques used by professional watercolorists to achieve difficult textures, shapes, and compositions. Some of the topics covered will include, how to use the specific and unique materials used in watercolor painting, how to successfully mix very subtle or specific colors, how to maximize your control over the paint, and how to strategically paint with layers to create a sense of realism.  Students will work from a mix of photographs and still life setups, to complete painting exercises based on the topics previously mentioned. each class will finish with a comprehensive analysis of each students work, as well as a list of tips and projects that may be completed at home, if the student desires. Basic student level materials will be supplied, but students are encouraged to bring specific specific brushes/paints, if they have them. It is highly suggested that students purchase a basic watercolor palette. you can find professional quality Japanese watercolor palettes for low cost on amazon, ranging in price from $8-$30 (depending on the amount of colors desired)

Click here to view the palette that I use

SATURDAYS IN NOVEMBER

November 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th 12:00-2:00

$125 for 4 sessions – $200 for parent and Child

$35 for an individual session – $60 for Parent and Child ( if choosing this option online, please call to specify desired class date)

This class has a minimum age of 10 for any student attending without a parent

Mel Stabin- Watercolor Cancelled

Mel Stabin’s water color class has been cancelled.  We are sorry if you were looking forward to this workshop.  Please check back for new offerings in the future.