Mark your calendar’s, bring your kids to The Art Guild, Sat. Aug 5, 1-4 for a FREE cultural arts experience, tie-dye, painting, Gyotaku printing, mixed media, Rangoli nature design, Djembe drum making and more…
Date: May 8th
Time: 7 – 9:00pm
Free event! Open to high school students and up!
This May, The Art Guild, is hosting island wide events during May Mental Health Awareness Month. Please join us on May 8th as Sandy Wilding, yoga instructor from YogaLife, starts off the night leading chair yoga and breathing exercises. Pamela Schindler-Thomsen, licensed art therapist, will follow up with a mindful art project. Space is limited so please RSVP. Free event! Open to high school students and up.
Sandy Wilding – yoga instructor
Several years ago I was mentally drained and physically beat up from my job. I decided to take some time off to heal. I wandered into a yoga studio in Port Washington and never looked back. I knew that after just two weeks of practice I wanted to become an instructor and was certified to teach within 6 months. I hold several certificates, including Yoga Alliance RYT-200, Health and Wellness Coaching, Restorative Yoga and Reiki. Besides teaching yoga year round, I spend my summers teaching kids’ yoga at Port Day Camp. During the school year I am a Teacher Assistant in the ENL program at Schreiber High School. Please join me on a journey to a place where the heart is open and the mind is free.
Namaste
Pamela Schindler-Thomsen – Licensed Board Certified Creative Arts Therapist
I’m a licensed Creative Arts therapist specializing in helping children through adults identify obstacles in their lives that cause conflict in their day to day lives.
I like to think outside the box and use creative thinking in helping my clients problem solve. In session I like to use mindfulness. Whether that means focusing on our senses instead of the chatter in our minds to help be in the moment, or deep breathing to quiet that chatter.
We can’t solve tomorrow’s issues with todays information. I stress the importance of being present, because we CAN handle anything in the moment, but cannot change what happened in our past, or control what happens in our future.
In session, I use breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and hypnotherapy to help with anxiety.
Together we will work to identify, challenge and replace thoughts that don’t work in your benefit. We replace these thoughts with healthier, more realistic ones which help improve overall quality of life, and a greater sense of joy.I love to use metaphor, storytelling and art to help in this process.
I have worked as a licensed therapist in various settings for over 20 years helping people with various mental and emotional difficulties.
We are so much stronger than our fears and negative thoughts. We all have goals, which are important..but the HOW TO attain them is the important part..and that’s where I come in. We all get stuck, but that’s only temporary, we can all become unstuck and grow.
Bits and Pieces: Join renowned mosaic artist Kevin Champeny for an inspiring talk at The Art Guild as he delves into his creative journey. Known for his intricate, large scale mosaics crafted from thousands of hand cast and sculpted pieces, Kevin will share how he discovered his unique artistic voice. From his early influences to the challenges and triumphs of his career, Kevin’s story is a testament to innovation, perseverance, and the beauty of seeing art in the smallest details.
Space is limited, register today! If for whatever reason you cannot make it please let us know so we can offer your spot to someone else.
Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
open to all
Fee: $5 members / $10 non-members
Instructor: Debbie Wells
NEW Dates: Feb 7, 14 & 28, 2025 (No class Feb 21)
Time: 10:30am-11:45pm
Level: open to all
Fee: $80 members / $115 non-members
For the 10th year in a row, The Art Guild has won Best Art Gallery in Nassau County. In addition, for 9 years in a row, The Art Guild has won Best Art Classes in Nassau County.
BENEFITS OF BECOMING A MEMBER:
Reduced fees for all classes, workshops and camps!
$10+ off exhibition entry fees
Participation in the annual Members Showcase exhibit
Listing in our Members Artist Gallery webpage
Inclusion in our members only monthly Member News email! (and a chance to be in our Members Spotlight!)
Are you a photographer interested in participating in group critiques?
Seats are limited to 15 people. FOTO Thursdays are ONLY open to members and is at NO CHARGE!
BECOME A MEMBER to take part in these special member’s only events as well as receive get additional benefits! Senior membership starts at $35 for the year!
Feb 13, 7:30
March 20, 7:30
April 24, 7:30
May 15, 7:30
June 19, 7:30
July 17, 7:30
September 18, 7:30
October 16, 7:30
November 20, 7:30
December 18, 7:30
* Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible
* Students should have a current subscription to the Adobe subscription plan that provides and maintains up to date versions of Photoshop, Lightroom and Bridge.
* Please familiarize yourself with the Zoom platform – specifically the “share screen” function so Alan can see your screen when necessary. A tutorial can be found here
Alan’s work can be viewed on his website Click here
Here is the class syllabus for Jewelry Bead Making
Class One: Creating Polymer Beads—In this first class, students will learn how to create beads using polymer clay. These beads can be used to make bracelets and necklaces.
Class Two: Sculpting a Pendant—In this class, students will sculpt a necklace pendant out of polymer clay.
Class Three: Making Earrings—In this class, students will craft earrings out of polymer clay.
Class Four: Enameling Rings—In this class, students will learn how to use enamel paint to design beautiful rings.
Class Five: Make a Broach or Magnet—In this class, students will apply what they have learned about polymer clay, enamel paint, and rhinestones to create either a broach or a magnet to take home and enjoy.
Class Six: Complete any unfinished projects.
Click here to learn more about Ms. Meagan.
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Day: Wednesdays
Time: 5.30 – 7:00pm
Dates: Oct 13 – Nov 10 (5 sessions)
Level: Grades 6+
Instructor: Ms. Meagan
Fee: Member $120/ Non-Member $155 (Materials are included in fee)
