Open to all levels All supplies provided Participants will tour the D’Amico House midweek Delve into traditional transparent watercolors with a series of set-ups, exercises, and demonstrations as motivational inspiration, with a particular emphasis on plein air watercolor in and around the Barge landscape and at the D’Amico House, weather depending. Experiment with techniques of washes, dry…

Open to all levels All basic supplies provided Participants will tour the D’Amico House midweek Explore the human form with air-dry sculpting clay. Translate your observations of a life model into three-dimensional artwork, in both traditional and non-traditional ways. Hand-building technique, as well as good observation, will be emphasized. A critique will be held on…

Open to all levels All supplies provided Participants will tour the D’Amico House midweek Based on the found art constructions of Joseph Cornell to Mabel D’Amico, this class will explore Box Art constructions, an assemblage of objects and visuals affixed into a shallow box. Tell stories, create dreamy landscapes, evoke a mood, give a sense…

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…