Open to all levels and ages 16+ All supplies provided In this one-day workshop, delve into the spontaneous and expressive medium of watercolor, with a particular emphasis on plein air watercolor in and around the Barge landscape. Explore techniques of washes, blending, and layering while building confidence with brushes, color mixing, and various papers while…

Open to all levels All supplies provided In this one-day workshop, experiment with texture, color, and patterned fabrics to create original textile-collage artworks. Learn how to layer, stitch, and embellish fabric scraps as you explore the art of building abstract compositions with textiles. Instructor: Lee Rywkin

Open to all levels All supplies provided Participants will tour the D’Amico House midweek Discover the endless possibilities of 2-D application of papers and other materials to a flat surface. Through dynamic demonstrations/motivations/exercises, using a variety of paper sources, gluing mediums, and mounting surfaces, participants will explore the potential of line, shape, color, texture and space…

Open to all levels  All materials provided Participants will tour the D’Amico House midweek This course will guide the new and experienced artist through daily exercises to inspire creativity from within. Using Mabel and Victor D’Amico’s renowned teaching practices, participants will discover and explore a continuing source of ideas through visual, auditory and sensory motivations…

Open to all levels All supplies provided Participants will tour the D’Amico House midweek to view Mabel D’Amico’s assemblage artworks Create dimensional constructions for wall pieces, standing sculptures and mobiles using natural and man-made found objects. Through demonstrations/motivations/exercises, participants will explore the possibilities of using various found object materials for creating their own artworks. Participants…

Open to all levels All supplies provided Participants will tour the D’Amico House midweek Delve into the versatility of drypoint printmaking using plexiglass plates and water-based inks. Explore mark making with an etching tool on a plexiglass surface and add tones and values with different sandpaper grades to create unique compositions. Bring along your sketchbook filled with…

Open to all levels All supplies provided Participants will tour the D’Amico House to view Mabel D’Amico’s cement sculptural forms Inspired by Mabel D’Amico’s cement sculptures, this workshop will focus on cast bas-relief and fully three-dimensional constructed cement sculptures. Participants will gain foundational techniques to explore abstract, representation or freeform sculpture, and a variety of…

Open to all levels All supplies provided Participants will tour the D’Amico House to view Mabel D’Amico’s gestural mosaics Inspired by Mabel D’Amico’s gestural, mixed media mosaic artworks, this workshop will explore mosaic-making through an experimental and intuitive lens. Using wide-ranging and non-traditional materials including glass, paint, found objects and natural materials, participants will learn…

*This class runs on Tuesdays only; September 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd PHOTOGRAPHY OF PLACE with Kathryn Szoka Open to all levels Supplies: Bring your camera or phone, and necessary photo supplies  Explore four unique locations on the East End with your camera. In this workshop you will expand your creative eye and deepen your…