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STUDIO PROCESS with Christopher Kohan (a.m.)
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…
INTRO TO STUDIO PROCESS with Christopher Kohan (p.m.)
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…
ART FOR THE FAMILY (a.m.)
ART FOR THE FAMILY (a.m.)
ADULT PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED. ONE CHILD PER ADULT - NO DROP-OFFS. Ages 6+ All supplies provided Cost is per duo. Book one spot for two people at $60. Designed for ages 6+ with an adult, the two-hour workshop is an opportunity for a child to work with a parent, grandparent, friend or relative. Inspired by…
3 events,
ART FOR THE FAMILY (a.m.)
ART FOR THE FAMILY (a.m.)
ADULT PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED. ONE CHILD PER ADULT - NO DROP-OFFS. Ages 6+ All supplies provided Cost is per duo. Book one spot for two people at $60. Designed for ages 6+ with an adult, the two-hour workshop is an opportunity for a child to work with a parent, grandparent, friend or relative. Inspired by…
4 events,
ART FOR THE FAMILY (a.m.)
ART FOR THE FAMILY (a.m.)
ADULT PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED. ONE CHILD PER ADULT - NO DROP-OFFS. Ages 6+ All supplies provided Cost is per duo. Book one spot for two people at $60. Designed for ages 6+ with an adult, the two-hour workshop is an opportunity for a child to work with a parent, grandparent, friend or relative. Inspired by…
D’Amico House Tour
D’Amico House 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…
3 events,
ART FOR THE FAMILY (a.m.)
ART FOR THE FAMILY (a.m.)
ADULT PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED. ONE CHILD PER ADULT - NO DROP-OFFS. Ages 6+ All supplies provided Cost is per duo. Book one spot for two people at $60. Designed for ages 6+ with an adult, the two-hour workshop is an opportunity for a child to work with a parent, grandparent, friend or relative. Inspired by…
4 events,
ART FOR THE FAMILY (a.m.)
ART FOR THE FAMILY (a.m.)
ADULT PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED. ONE CHILD PER ADULT - NO DROP-OFFS. Ages 6+ All supplies provided Cost is per duo. Book one spot for two people at $60. Designed for ages 6+ with an adult, the two-hour workshop is an opportunity for a child to work with a parent, grandparent, friend or relative. Inspired by…
D’Amico House Tour
D’Amico House 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…
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5 events,
ASSEMBLAGE with Bill Nagle (p.m.)
Create dimensional constructions for wall pieces, standing sculptures, and free-form mosaics using natural and man-made found objects. Through demonstrations/motivations/exercises and discussions, participants will explore the possibilities of using various found object materials for creating their own artworks. Themes to explore are texture, form, architecture, marine landscapes, mobiles, masks, and the human figure. Battery and electric…
STUDIO PROCESS with Michael Rosch (a.m.)
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…
PASTEL with Trudy Zohn (a.m.)
Open to all levels Basic supplies provided Participants will explore the application of dry and oil pastels in varying densities and colors 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. Subject material may include still…
STUDIO PROCESS with Nadene Wright (p.m.)
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…
THE ART BARGE CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL with Kimberly Gonzalez, Ages 6-8 yrs
All supplies provided 1:30pm - 3:30pm The children’s studio program offers an immersive week-long creative education experience for children. Based on Mabel and Victor D’Amico’s renowned Children's Art Carnival, this motivation-based educational approach allows children to immerse themselves in their own unique creative process. Studio time will include a dynamic array of indoor and outdoor drawing,…
6 events,
D’Amico House Tour
D’Amico House 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…
6 events,
D’Amico House Tour
D’Amico House 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…
1 event,
D’Amico House Tour
D’Amico House 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…
0 events,
5 events,
STUDIO PROCESS with Sue Gussow (a.m.)
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…
WATERCOLOR with Jim Bergesen (a.m.)
Open to all levels Basic supplies provided Explore the properties of traditional transparent watercolors with a series of set-ups, exercises, and demonstrations as motivational inspiration. Experiment with the techniques of washes, dry brush and wet-on-wet. Combine watercolors with other water-based pigments such as gouache and acrylics. Emphasis will be placed on becoming more confident in…
GLASS FUSING with Teresa Lawler (p.m.)
Open to all levels All supplies provided Work with colored sheet glass, powder, frit, and stringers to explore techniques that build a wide range of glass fused and slump molded pieces. Specific hands-on exercises in cutting and arranging glass will lead participants to develop an understanding of the materials and create pieces reflecting their personal…
DRAWING with Jennifer Cross (p.m.)
Open to all levels All supplies provided Using a blend of traditional methods combined with contemporary knowledge, this drawing class will cover the basics of visual language: line, form, composition, light and shadow, and explore conventional and unconventional ways of seeing. Various subject matter and approaches to drawing will be used, from working observationally from…
THE ART BARGE CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL with Kimberly Gonzalez, Ages 9-11 yrs
All supplies provided 1:30pm - 3:30pm The children’s studio program offers an immersive week-long creative education experience for children. Based on Mabel and Victor D’Amico’s renowned Children's Art Carnival, this motivation-based educational approach allows children to immerse themselves in their own unique creative process. Studio time will include a dynamic array of indoor and outdoor drawing,…
6 events,
D’Amico House Tour
D’Amico House 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…
6 events,
D’Amico House Tour
D’Amico House 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…
1 event,
D’Amico House Tour
D’Amico House 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…
0 events,
4 events,
COLLAGE with Heather Corbett (a.m.)
Open to all levels All supplies provided Discover the exciting 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 composition in the collage medium. Midweek, participants…
STUDIO PROCESS with Bill Nagle (a.m.)
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…
STAINED GLASS with Rosalind Brenner (p.m.)
Open to all levels All supplies provided Create a small, hanging stained glass piece. Design a unique composition, then cut and solder colored glass pieces using the copper foil method. Safety tips for working with glass will be emphasized. Midweek, participants will tour the D’Amico House to view the collection. A critique will be held…
THE ART BARGE CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL with Kimberly Gonzalez, Ages 12-14 yrs
All supplies provided 1:30pm - 3:30pm The children’s studio program offers an immersive week-long creative education experience for children. Based on Mabel and Victor D’Amico’s renowned Children's Art Carnival, this motivation-based educational approach allows children to immerse themselves in their own unique creative process. Studio time will include a dynamic array of indoor and outdoor drawing,…
6 events,
D’Amico House Tour
D’Amico House 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…
Gallery “Road Trip” with Helen A. Harrison
Gallery “Road Trip” with Helen A. Harrison
Helen Harrison will lead us on a gallery "road trip" to several amazing but lesser-known sites, each one a unique expression of its creator’s vision. As the former director of the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center, a founding member of National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Historic Artists’ Homes & Studios (HAHS) program, and a current…
5 events,
D’Amico House Tour
D’Amico House 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…
1 event,
D’Amico House Tour
D’Amico House 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…
0 events,
3 events,
STUDIO PROCESS with Perry Burns (a.m.)
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…
WEAVING with Lee Rywkin (p.m.)
Open to all levels All supplies provided Create wall hangings and textile squares on a portable frame loom. Learn a variety of weaving, knotting and stitching techniques with yarns and fabrics of different weights. Participants are encouraged to bring natural/recycled materials to incorporate into the weaving. Midweek participants will tour the D’Amico House to view…
PAINTING THE MODEL with Brandon Crispo (p.m.)
Open to all levels Basic supplies provided Participants will explore line, shape, composition, and color in preliminary sketches to work up to a completed painting from the model. The skills of good observation, the ability to convey the three-dimensionality of form, and the cultivation of edge, color, and value sensitivity will all be developed in…
4 events,
D’Amico House Tour
D’Amico House 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…
4 events,
D’Amico House Tour
D’Amico House 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…
1 event,
D’Amico House Tour
D’Amico House 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…