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Narrative Painting with Ingrid Van Slyke

Ages 16+Experience Level All experience levels Class Description Discover how to tell a story through paint in this guided, process-focused class. Students will explore how narrative, mood, and symbolism can be expressed visually while learning to develop a strong concept from initial idea to finished painting. The class will cover choosing and using reference images, […]

Foundations: Back to Basics Fine Art Skills with Ingrid Van Slyke

Ages 16+Experience Level All experience levels Class Description This class is designed to strengthen core painting skills and build confidence through a return to fundamental principles. Students will review essential drawing and composition concepts that support successful paintings. Instruction will include understanding value contrast, selecting and using photo references that translate well into paintings, and […]

Kids Painting Class: Paint an Adirondack Moose with Laura Leigh

Ages 6-10Experience Level All experience levels. Class Description In this fun step-by-step class students will learn fundamental painting and drawing skills while also getting creative in making their own rendition of an Adirondack Moose in acrylic paints!

Nature’s Palette Painting Workshop with Laura Leigh

Ages 15+Experience Level All experience levels. Class Description Join Hudson Valley artist Laura Leigh and learn how to create organic, high-quality watercolor paints using minerals and clay from the Catskill and Adirondack Mountains. In this workshop, Laura Leigh will guide you through the traditional method of creating watercolor paint from Catskill and Appalachian ochres—from gathering […]