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! ! ! Sunday, 1-4pm $30 Mar. 21
Beginning Photography with Mary Ann G. Neuman-Unleash your creative genius! Learn basic digital techniques, and new ways of seeing using your film or digital camera. Topics covered include how to use a digital camera, choosing your subject, lighting, composition, exposure and the use of color. For beginners, hobbyists, and anyone who wants to improve their photographic skills. Bring your camera, manual, photos, a bagged lunch. No experience necessary. Seligmann Annex, March 27, 10am-3pm
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) Sunday, 1-4pm Mar. 21
Loose Control! Watercolor Workshop with Alix Hallman Travis-Paint directly from a generous collection of colorful fruits and vegetables fresh from the market and piled in front on the table in front of the painters! Alix Hallman Travis will demonstrate her rapid, loose and fluid painting style, employing large brushes and a basic palate of transparent watercolor. Travis will demonstrate, then guide the students in their early paintings, finally painting alongside the workshop artists. Throughout, paintings will be displayed in mats for our critical consideration and appreciation of the various styles on display. Artists should expect to complete three to four 10×14” paintings during the five hours of painting. www.alixhtravis.wordpress.com $100 (bring a bagged lunch or order out) 9:30-3:30 Sunday, March 28
Register online at www.WallkillRiverSchool.com or call (845) 457-ARTS
