GRADES K – 2

Language Art: Engaging Literacy and art

Join us for a fun and interactive class designed to boost children’s language skills through engaging literature and creative art. Run by NY licensed speech-language pathologist Jessica Mondillo, this class will feature a captivating story that sparks imagination and discussion, followed by a hands-on art project that reinforces language concepts and vocabulary. Through this unique blend of storytelling and artistic expression, children can enhance their listening, speaking, and comprehension skills in a supportive and stimulating environment. Perfect for young learners eager to explore the world of words and creativity!

Day: Saturday
Time: 10:00 – 11:00am
Dates: October 5, 2024
Level: Suggested for Grades K-2
Instructor: Jessica Mondillo

MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD

Fee: Member $30/ Non-Member $35

AGES 6+

Children’s Halloween Workshop

Halloween Pumpkin Art Workshop! Create spooky and colorful Halloween keepsakes using glass tiles and paint. Let your imagination run wild as you design your own unique Halloween art to enjoy every year.

Day: Monday          2 SESSIONS
Time: 10:00 – 12:00pm,    12:30-2:30pm
Date: October 14, 2024
Level: Ages 6+
Instructor: Judith Caseley

Fee: Member $50/ Non-Member $55

Supply fee $15

DRAWING

3 week mini session

PROPORTIONS of DRAWING with
KEVIN YEN

The most important thing about painting, whether it’s oil, acrylic or watercolor, is the importance of basic drawing skills. In this mini session workshop, you will learn how to draw accurate proportions step-by-step, what you see and transfer onto paper, from start to finish. You will start with easy compositions to a more complicated setting, class will provide you with a few still-life images to work on. The first class will be an easy still-life drawing then move on to more complicated subjects.

Instructor:Kevin Yen

Date: Mondays, Sept. 16, 23, 30
Time: 6-8pm
Level: Beginners and up
Fee: $130 members / $165 non-members

OIL/ACRYLIC

Oil/Acrylic Still Life Painting
with Kevin Yen

Welcome to our Beginner Oil/Acrylic Painting Class! Whether you’re picking up a brush for the first time or looking to refine your foundational skills, this class is designed to guide you through the essential techniques step-by-step of painting with oils and acrylics.

Instructor: Kevin Yen
Date: Saturdays, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 December 7 & 14
NO CLASS NOV. 30
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Fee: $325members / $360 non-members

calligraphy

1 Day Workshop

Chinese Calligraphy with Kevin Yen

In this workshop you will learn the correct way of holding the Chinese calligraphy brush and guide you with the right stroke of writing in Traditional Chinese. Once you’ve mastered the stroke of writing I will teach you how to write the word “Love” and/or your name in Chinese. This workshop is for beginners.

Chinese Calligraphy

Instructor: Kevin Yen
Date: Saturday, October 5
Time: 10am – 1pm
Fee: $70members / $80 non-members

Collage

1 Day Workshop

Creative Collage
with Tara Kawas

Tara’s goal is to share her creativity and passion for collage with you during this one day workshop! Consider stepping outside your comfort zone and exploring a new medium! She will teach you the tips and tricks to creating a beautiful magazine collage with the subject of your choice! Tara will provide one on one assistance so that each artist will be able to confidently create a piece of art they love. Come with a few photos or inspiration for your piece.
All skill levels welcome, and all supplies included!

Instructor: Tara Kawas

Date: Sunday, November 17
Time: 12-3pm
Level: Beginners and up
Fee: $60 members / $70 non-members

Galleries/Museums/History

The Art Insider’s Guide to NYC and Beyond with Debbie Wells

Always with an artful finger on the pulse of the current NYC art scene, Debbie Wells of Artful Buzz gives it all to you with an art insider’s perspective! This is the perfect opportunity for artists and art lovers of all levels to get a taste of what is happening in the art galleries and museums of NYC (Chelsea, Madison Ave, 57^th Street, Lower East Side, Tribeca, SoHo, Brooklyn, etc) Long Island and the tri-state area. She also takes “side trips” to other artful locales, including throughout the USA, Europe, Asia and across the globe. Wherever she finds great art, you will be right there alongside every artful adventure.

Instructor: Debbie Wells
Date: Fridays, November 8, 15 & 22, 2024
Time: 10:30am-11:45pm
Level: open to all
Fee: $85 members / $95 non-members