STUDIO classes provide individual instruction to artists at all levels of experience in a group setting. Instruction will aim at heightening the power of expression of each artist in relation to her/his inherent uniqueness. Artists may work using any medium or any combination thereof: acrylic, oil, watercolor, tempera, drawing media, collage media and assemblage media.…
The applications of dry and oil pastels will be explored through experimentation with a wide range of pastel densities and colors. Techniques will focus on layering color to create depth, perspective, and overall composition. Participants will work with hard and soft pastels on assorted papers. Exercises will be suggested, and demonstrations provided throughout the week.…
Box Art, also referred to as shadow box art, memory boxes, narrative dioramas, narrative tableaus, or poetic theaters, consists of an assemblage of found or collected objects, photographs and more placed and affixed into shallow boxes of any kind. These creations can tell stories, create dreamy landscapes, evoke a mood, give a sense of the…
ORIENTATION for Newcomers introduces the elementary processes and techniques of artistic expression through daily exercises in drawing, painting, and collage. This course serves as a valuable preliminary for participation in any other Art Barge course. Participants will be introduced to a range of drawing and painting media such as charcoal, conte crayon, tempera, and acrylics. …
The D’Amico Studio & Archive are located at the house which dates to 1940, when Mabel and Victor secured the lot in Lazy Point. They built a modern beach house, a flat-roofed, glass box structure with an open interior, the design of which, in many ways foreshadowed that of The Art Barge. Facing Gardiner’s Bay…
Escape the hustle and bustle of the summer in the Hamptons and dedicate weekend mornings to your art practice in the serenity and seaside breezes of our Barge situated on the shore of Napeague Bay. The Art Barge’s main studio and the outdoor seaside decks around it will be open for artists to independently paint,…
The D’Amico Studio & Archive are located at the house which dates to 1940, when Mabel and Victor secured the lot in Lazy Point. They built a modern beach house, a flat-roofed, glass box structure with an open interior, the design of which, in many ways foreshadowed that of The Art Barge. Facing Gardiner’s Bay…
On Saturdays and Sundays, the Art Barge’s main studio and the outdoor seaside decks around it will be open for artists to independently paint, draw, make collages, create constructions and more. Artists should come with their own supplies but tables, easels, drawing boards, sinks, chairs, and stools will all be available for use. This is…
STUDIO classes provide individual instruction to artists at all levels of experience in a group setting. Instruction will aim at heightening the power of expression of each artist in relation to her/his inherent uniqueness. Artists may work using any medium or any combination thereof: acrylic, oil, watercolor, tempera, drawing media, collage media and assemblage media.…
ORIENTATION for Newcomers introduces the elementary processes and techniques of artistic expression through daily exercises in drawing, painting, and collage. This course serves as a valuable preliminary for participation in any other Art Barge course. Participants will be introduced to a range of drawing and painting media such as charcoal, conte crayon, tempera, and acrylics. …
A SINGLE WORKSHOP Designed for ages 6+ with an adult, the workshop is an opportunity for a child to create with a parent, grandparent, friend or relative. Inspired by Victor D'Amico's book, of the same title, published in 1954 by the Museum of Modern Art, the workshop is based on Victor's conviction that "all people…
A SINGLE WORKSHOP Designed for ages 6+ with an adult, the workshop is an opportunity for a child to work with a parent, grandparent, friend or relative. Inspired by Victor D'Amico's book, of the same title, published in 1954 by the Museum of Modern Art, it is based on Victor's conviction that "all people have…
A SINGLE WORKSHOP Designed for ages 6+ with an adult, the workshop is an opportunity for a child to create with a parent, grandparent, friend or relative. Inspired by Victor D'Amico's book, of the same title, published in 1954 by the Museum of Modern Art, the workshop is based on Victor's conviction that "all people…
A SINGLE WORKSHOP Designed for ages 6+ with an adult, the workshop is an opportunity for a child to work with a parent, grandparent, friend or relative. Inspired by Victor D'Amico's book, of the same title, published in 1954 by the Museum of Modern Art, it is based on Victor's conviction that "all people have…
A SINGLE WORKSHOP Designed for ages 6+ with an adult, the workshop is an opportunity for a child to create with a parent, grandparent, friend or relative. Inspired by Victor D'Amico's book, of the same title, published in 1954 by the Museum of Modern Art, the workshop is based on Victor's conviction that "all people…
The D’Amico Studio & Archive are located at the house which dates to 1940, when Mabel and Victor secured the lot in Lazy Point. They built a modern beach house, a flat-roofed, glass box structure with an open interior, the design of which, in many ways foreshadowed that of The Art Barge. Facing Gardiner’s Bay…
A SINGLE WORKSHOP Designed for ages 6+ with an adult, the workshop is an opportunity for a child to work with a parent, grandparent, friend or relative. Inspired by Victor D'Amico's book, of the same title, published in 1954 by the Museum of Modern Art, it is based on Victor's conviction that "all people have…
A SINGLE WORKSHOP Designed for ages 6+ with an adult, the workshop is an opportunity for a child to create with a parent, grandparent, friend or relative. Inspired by Victor D'Amico's book, of the same title, published in 1954 by the Museum of Modern Art, the workshop is based on Victor's conviction that "all people…
A SINGLE WORKSHOP Designed for ages 6+ with an adult, the workshop is an opportunity for a child to work with a parent, grandparent, friend or relative. Inspired by Victor D'Amico's book, of the same title, published in 1954 by the Museum of Modern Art, it is based on Victor's conviction that "all people have…
A SINGLE WORKSHOP Designed for ages 6+ with an adult, the workshop is an opportunity for a child to create with a parent, grandparent, friend or relative. Inspired by Victor D'Amico's book, of the same title, published in 1954 by the Museum of Modern Art, the workshop is based on Victor's conviction that "all people…
The D’Amico Studio & Archive are located at the house which dates to 1940, when Mabel and Victor secured the lot in Lazy Point. They built a modern beach house, a flat-roofed, glass box structure with an open interior, the design of which, in many ways foreshadowed that of The Art Barge. Facing Gardiner’s Bay…
A SINGLE WORKSHOP Designed for ages 6+ with an adult, the workshop is an opportunity for a child to work with a parent, grandparent, friend or relative. Inspired by Victor D'Amico's book, of the same title, published in 1954 by the Museum of Modern Art, it is based on Victor's conviction that "all people have…
Escape the hustle and bustle of the summer in the Hamptons and dedicate weekend mornings to your art practice in the serenity and seaside breezes of our Barge situated on the shore of Napeague Bay. The Art Barge’s main studio and the outdoor seaside decks around it will be open for artists to independently paint,…
The D’Amico Studio & Archive are located at the house which dates to 1940, when Mabel and Victor secured the lot in Lazy Point. They built a modern beach house, a flat-roofed, glass box structure with an open interior, the design of which, in many ways foreshadowed that of The Art Barge. Facing Gardiner’s Bay…
On Saturdays and Sundays, the Art Barge’s main studio and the outdoor seaside decks around it will be open for artists to independently paint, draw, make collages, create constructions and more. Artists should come with their own supplies but tables, easels, drawing boards, sinks, chairs, and stools will all be available for use. This is…
STUDIO classes provide individual instruction to artists at all levels of experience in a group setting. Instruction will aim at heightening the power of expression of each artist in relation to her/his inherent uniqueness. Artists may work using any medium or any combination thereof: acrylic, oil, watercolor, tempera, drawing media, collage media and assemblage media.…
The applications of dry and oil pastels will be explored through experimentation with a wide range of pastel densities and colors. Techniques will focus on layering color to create depth, perspective, and overall composition. Participants will work with hard and soft pastels on assorted papers. Exercises will be suggested, and demonstrations provided throughout the week.…
CLASSES RUN MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY FOR 3 WEEKS. JULY 10th to 28th. This course introduces the fundamentals of hand building with clay to participants of any experience level. Participants will discover clay processes through pinching, coiling, and slab construction to develop skills for making both functional and non-functional pieces. Participants will be encouraged to…
STUDIO classes provide individual instruction to artists at all levels of experience in a group setting. Instruction will aim at heightening the power of expression of each artist in relation to her/his inherent uniqueness. Artists may work using any medium or any combination thereof: acrylic, oil, watercolor, tempera, drawing media, collage media and assemblage media.…
Escape the hustle and bustle of the summer in the Hamptons and dedicate weekend mornings to your art practice in the serenity and seaside breezes of our Barge situated on the shore of Napeague Bay. The Art Barge’s main studio and the outdoor seaside decks around it will be open for artists to independently paint,…
The D’Amico Studio & Archive are located at the house which dates to 1940, when Mabel and Victor secured the lot in Lazy Point. They built a modern beach house, a flat-roofed, glass box structure with an open interior, the design of which, in many ways foreshadowed that of The Art Barge. Facing Gardiner’s Bay…
On Saturdays and Sundays, the Art Barge’s main studio and the outdoor seaside decks around it will be open for artists to independently paint, draw, make collages, create constructions and more. Artists should come with their own supplies but tables, easels, drawing boards, sinks, chairs, and stools will all be available for use. This is…
STUDIO classes provide individual instruction to artists at all levels of experience in a group setting. Instruction will aim at heightening the power of expression of each artist in relation to her/his inherent uniqueness. Artists may work using any medium or any combination thereof: acrylic, oil, watercolor, tempera, drawing media, collage media and assemblage media.…
(a.m.)The collage class provides an exploration of the 2-D application of papers and other materials affixed to a flat surface. Through demonstrations/motivations/exercises and discussions, participants will discover the various possibilities of collage using a variety of paper sources, gluing mediums, and mounting surfaces. Students will be encouraged to explore the approaches and materials demonstrated each…
ORIENTATION for Newcomers provides an introduction to the elementary processes and techniques of artistic expression through daily exercises in drawing, painting, or collage. This course serves as a valuable preliminary for participation in any other Barge course. Demonstrations, motivations, set-ups, and Friday group critiques are included.Easels, painting tables, and all materials will be provided. Instructor:…
The Children’s Studio program offers an immersive creative education experience for children. Mabel and Victor D’Amico’s approach to motivation-based education allows participants to immerse themselves in their own unique creative process. Each week-long program offers participants lessons and studio time involving indoor and outdoor drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture activities. The Art Barge provides all…
The D’Amico Studio & Archive are located at the house which dates to 1940, when Mabel and Victor secured the lot in Lazy Point. They built a modern beach house, a flat-roofed, glass box structure with an open interior, the design of which, in many ways foreshadowed that of The Art Barge. Facing Gardiner’s Bay…
The D’Amico Studio & Archive are located at the house which dates to 1940, when Mabel and Victor secured the lot in Lazy Point. They built a modern beach house, a flat-roofed, glass box structure with an open interior, the design of which, in many ways foreshadowed that of The Art Barge. Facing Gardiner’s Bay…
Escape the hustle and bustle of the summer in the Hamptons and dedicate weekend mornings to your art practice in the serenity and seaside breezes of our Barge situated on the shore of Napeague Bay. The Art Barge’s main studio and the outdoor seaside decks around it will be open for artists to independently paint,…
The D’Amico Studio & Archive are located at the house which dates to 1940, when Mabel and Victor secured the lot in Lazy Point. They built a modern beach house, a flat-roofed, glass box structure with an open interior, the design of which, in many ways foreshadowed that of The Art Barge. Facing Gardiner’s Bay…
On Saturdays and Sundays, the Art Barge’s main studio and the outdoor seaside decks around it will be open for artists to independently paint, draw, make collages, create constructions and more. Artists should come with their own supplies but tables, easels, drawing boards, sinks, chairs, and stools will all be available for use. This is…
STUDIO classes provide individual instruction to artists at all levels of experience in a group setting. Instruction will aim at heightening the power of expression of each artist in relation to her/his inherent uniqueness. Artists may work using any medium or any combination thereof: acrylic, oil, watercolor, tempera, drawing media, collage media and assemblage media.…
Explore the unique properties of transparent watercolor and all its possibilities of expression. Classes will introduce techniques demonstrated with a variety of brushes, pigments, and papers. The location of The Art Barge presents a beautiful beach subject to work from and this class will inspire your personal interpretation of the local view. We will observe…
The drawing class is ideal for beginners who want to learn basic drawing skills as well as being suitable for more experienced artists who wish to further their skills. Using a blend of traditional methods combined with contemporary knowledge, the drawing class will cover the basics of visual language: line, form, composition, light and shadow,…
The Children’s Studio program offers an immersive creative education experience for children. Mabel and Victor D’Amico’s approach to motivation-based education allows participants to immerse themselves in their own unique creative process. Each week-long program offers participants lessons and studio time involving indoor and outdoor drawing, painting, collage, and sculpture activities. The Art Barge provides all…
The D’Amico Studio & Archive are located at the house which dates to 1940, when Mabel and Victor secured the lot in Lazy Point. They built a modern beach house, a flat-roofed, glass box structure with an open interior, the design of which, in many ways foreshadowed that of The Art Barge. Facing Gardiner’s Bay…
The D’Amico Studio & Archive are located at the house which dates to 1940, when Mabel and Victor secured the lot in Lazy Point. They built a modern beach house, a flat-roofed, glass box structure with an open interior, the design of which, in many ways foreshadowed that of The Art Barge. Facing Gardiner’s Bay…
Escape the hustle and bustle of the summer in the Hamptons and dedicate weekend mornings to your art practice in the serenity and seaside breezes of our Barge situated on the shore of Napeague Bay. The Art Barge’s main studio and the outdoor seaside decks around it will be open for artists to independently paint,…
The D’Amico Studio & Archive are located at the house which dates to 1940, when Mabel and Victor secured the lot in Lazy Point. They built a modern beach house, a flat-roofed, glass box structure with an open interior, the design of which, in many ways foreshadowed that of The Art Barge. Facing Gardiner’s Bay…
On Saturdays and Sundays, the Art Barge’s main studio and the outdoor seaside decks around it will be open for artists to independently paint, draw, make collages, create constructions and more. Artists should come with their own supplies but tables, easels, drawing boards, sinks, chairs, and stools will all be available for use. This is…
STUDIO classes provide individual instruction to artists at all levels of experience in a group setting. Instruction will aim at heightening the power of expression of each artist in relation to her/his inherent uniqueness. Artists may work using any medium or any combination thereof: acrylic, oil, watercolor, tempera, drawing media, collage media and assemblage media.…
THIS CLASS RUNS FOR THREE WEEKS ON MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY. This course introduces the fundamentals of hand building with clay to participants of any experience level. Participants will discover clay processes through pinching, coiling, and slab construction to develop skills for making both functional and non-functional pieces. Participants will be encouraged to create pieces…
This class offers 15 - 18 year olds an immersive hands-on creative experience in our adult studio setting. Designed to introduce students to professional grade materials, offer stimulating higher level projects, and provide many opportunities for constructive dialogue – sharing and responding to the work produced by everyone involved in the class’s art making process.…
This class will explore drypoint printmaking using plexiglass plates and water-based inks. We will be working with water-based inks because some of the inks, chemicals, and acids in traditional printmaking can be unhealthy. Scratching images into a plexiglass surface is easy to do. Adding tones/values with different sandpaper grades is both effective and economical. While…
The D’Amico Studio & Archive are located at the house which dates to 1940, when Mabel and Victor secured the lot in Lazy Point. They built a modern beach house, a flat-roofed, glass box structure with an open interior, the design of which, in many ways foreshadowed that of The Art Barge. Facing Gardiner’s Bay…
The D’Amico Studio & Archive are located at the house which dates to 1940, when Mabel and Victor secured the lot in Lazy Point. They built a modern beach house, a flat-roofed, glass box structure with an open interior, the design of which, in many ways foreshadowed that of The Art Barge. Facing Gardiner’s Bay…
Escape the hustle and bustle of the summer in the Hamptons and dedicate weekend mornings to your art practice in the serenity and seaside breezes of our Barge situated on the shore of Napeague Bay. The Art Barge’s main studio and the outdoor seaside decks around it will be open for artists to independently paint,…
The D’Amico Studio & Archive are located at the house which dates to 1940, when Mabel and Victor secured the lot in Lazy Point. They built a modern beach house, a flat-roofed, glass box structure with an open interior, the design of which, in many ways foreshadowed that of The Art Barge. Facing Gardiner’s Bay…