Spring critiques will be at The Art Barge. Bring your art work and discuss ideas with fellow artists and a facilitator. Share your current progress, resolve dilemmas or struggles, or just "wax philosophically." If you haven't been feeling motivated lately bring any work you want to share. We are certain these collaborative sessions will get…
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…
Bring your own paint, brushes and canvases STUDIO classes provide individual instruction to artists 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…
Beginners Only Classes run Monday, Wednesday and Friday All supplies provided This introductory clay class invites participants to explore the endless possibilities of creating one-of-a-kind forms using the fundamentals of hand building. In this Monday, Wednesday and Friday class, students will learn clay basics and how to use techniques such as pinch, coil, and slab…
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…
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…
Open to all levels Basic supplies provided Explore water-based pigment painting, focusing mainly on acrylic, gouache, and watercolor. Delve into this expansive media through exercises/demonstrations/motivations of water-based techniques and processes including color washes, blending, mixing, wet-on-wet, dry brushing, direct painting, layering, and mixed-media painting on different types of papers, canvases, and surfaces. Participants may bring…
Bring your own paint, brushes and canvases STUDIO classes provide individual instruction to artists 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…
Beginners Only Classes run Monday, Wednesday and Friday All supplies provided This introductory clay class invites participants to explore the endless possibilities of creating one-of-a-kind forms using the fundamentals of hand building. In this Monday, Wednesday and Friday class, students will learn clay basics and how to use techniques such as pinch, coil, and slab…
Open to all newcomers All supplies provided This workshop introduces first time Barge participants to the processes and techniques of artistic expression through daily exercises in Drawing, Painting, and Collage based on Mabel and Victor D’Amico’s teaching practices. It is also good for the more experienced to “refresh” their skills. This course serves as a…
Open to all levels All supplies provided Discover the exciting possibilities of 2-D application of mixed papers 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 composition in the collage medium. Midweek participants will tour…
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…
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…
Previous Painting on Location experience recommended. Bring your own supplies, canvas and easel and the means to transport them. Continuing a long tradition of landscape painting on Long Island, this workshop offers participants the opportunity to study light, composition, and color while working in the natural environment. The June class will meet at locations around…
Open to all levels All supplies provided This workshop will survey the fundamentals of encaustic painting, the ancient technique of using hot wax and pigment. Explore rudimentary to complex two-dimensional methods while learning to melt, mix, and apply wax to create smooth and textured surfaces. Incising wax to create intricate drawings and collages, transfers, and…
Bring your own paint, brushes and canvases STUDIO classes provide individual instruction to artists 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…
Beginners Only Classes run Monday, Wednesday and Friday All supplies provided This introductory clay class invites participants to explore the endless possibilities of creating one-of-a-kind forms using the fundamentals of hand building. In this Monday, Wednesday and Friday class, students will learn clay basics and how to use techniques such as pinch, coil, and slab…
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…
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…
Bring your own paint, brushes and canvases STUDIO classes provide individual instruction to artists 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…
Open to all levels All supplies provided 9am - 3pm, bring your own lunch. This full day class will explore a variety of relief printmaking carving techniques and printing. Each morning, participants will learn and practice a new carving technique, focusing mainly on mounted linoleum blocks (lino-cut), but also exploring soft linoleum blocks and unmounted…
Open to all levels All supplies provided Design and make small-scale glass ‘paintings’ with a hybrid technique of glass fusing and mosaics made with cold-cut glass, mirror, and found materials. Demonstrations and practice of glass cutting and assemblage for both fusible and mosaic pieces will enable participants to explore various techniques and compositions. Midweek participants…
Open to all level All supplies provided Explore abstract painting as a device for emotional expression, with an emphasis on spontaneity. Paint intuitively and leave judgments and demands of the intellect behind. Each session will introduce a new starting point or technique: letters, words, curves, circles, strokes, swatches of color, glue, thick paint, or fluid…
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…
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…