Wish I could Paint with Pastels! With Shawn Dell Joyce-a one-day class covering the basics of how to use pastels, different types/hardnesses of pastels, different papers and surfaces, tools and techniques. Make a still life painting! Materials provided $50 1:30-4:30 THIS FRIDAY Feb. 19
Pet Portrait Workshop with Carrie Jacobson-Anyone who loves animals can paint them! In this daylong workshop, we will use photographs to make two expressive paintings of pets. Discover how your love and knowledge of animals can translate into bright, fun paintings. Any skill level is acceptable. Bring a photo, lunch or order out, and your favorite painting media, supports and brushes. 10am-3pm $60 THIS Sat. Feb. 20
Palette-Knife Painting Workshop with Carrie Jacobson-Learn to use the palette knife to make expressive and dynamic paintings. The knife helps a painter focus on the large shapes and the light in a scene. It liberates you from detail and offers a way to speed your work, too. Participants will be using oils, and some oil experience is helpful. (bring oils, canvas, lunch or order out) 10am-3pm $60 THIS Sun. Feb. 21
Solving the New York Times Crossword Puzzle with Ed Stein-This hands-on session given by veteran crossword solver-constructor Ed Stein promises to make you smarter about puzzle-solving. You’ll get time-tested strategies and pointers, learn how to read a clue, and how to keep your mind flexible when solving. Finally, together we’ll solve a brand new Sunday Times crossword edited by Times Puzzle Editor Will Shortz! THIS Sunday, 1-4pm $30 Feb. 21
Flintknapping with Ben Waring-Learn an ancient method of chipping away crystalline stone to create a practical tool or primal artwork. Understand basic stone structure, geography, and connect with primal processes that ensured our species survival! Great workshop for fathers and sons, no experience necessary. $40 (materials included) NEXT Sunday, 1-4pm Feb.28
NOT IN THE BROCHURE! Beginning Watercolor with Louise McCutcheon!
Learn the basics of watercolor painting from color mixing and brushwork to how to paint realistically from life. Louise McCutcheon is a represented artist with the Wallkill River School, and also leads the wildly-popular Drop In. Tuesdays 2-4pm, Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23 $100 (materials included)
Register at www.WallkillRiverSchool.com or 457-2787 (ARTS)
