Come learn some creative stamping techniques while creating cards and other paper crafts. All new projects each class. Projects are beginner friendly.

These days digital cameras are found in a variety of other gadgets, including cell phones. In fact Camera Phones are one of the fastest growing segments of the digital camera market. Unfortunately many of the pictures being taken with Camera Phones are poor in quality. This might partially be a result of lower quality cameras, but it is also often a result of poor photographic technique. This class will cover techniques for improving cell phone images. Students will try them out by going outside and shooting; then there will be discussion on processing images using apps made for cell phones.

Animals and other friends in art exhibit.

These days digital cameras are found in a variety of other gadgets, including cell phones. In fact Camera Phones are one of the fastest growing segments of the digital camera market. Unfortunately many of the pictures being taken with Camera Phones are poor in quality. This might partially be a result of lower quality cameras, but it is also often a result of poor photographic technique. This class will cover techniques for improving cell phone images. Students will try them out by going outside and shooting; then there will be discussion on processing images using apps made for cell phones.

Opening Reception for Animal House exhibit with refreshments and wine provided by Magnus Ridge Winery.

Come learn some creative stamping techniques while creating cards and other paper crafts. All new projects each class. Projects are beginner friendly.

Using a variety of paint media, students will experiment with different painting techniques and subject matters. Creativity will be encouraged while exploring the art of painting in a fun and nurturing atmosphere.

No class on April 10.

CREATING A HUMAN HEAD IN CLAY: 3-D Understanding for 2-D Expression
This will be a three session workshop (no class April 11 - school holiday) in which each participant will create a life-size image of a human head in clay.  The intent of this process is to acquaint the student with the features of human head to facilitate an understanding of the form in sculptural terms (three- dimensional space), so that the individual student/artist might be more able to convincingly develop and express a human portrait in drawing and/or painting (two-dimensional space).  The participants will experience the sculptural process of applying plasticene clay to an armature, forming the sub-structure of the head and developing the overlying details that give the portrait it's individuality and 3-D expression. The studio workshop sessions will provide group direction and individual instruction along with the presentation of numerous sculptural examples to guide each students efforts. Understanding the head in clay to interpret the head in paint.
All materials will be provided...and workshop apron is advised.

Come learn some creative stamping techniques while creating cards and other paper crafts. All new projects each class. Projects are beginner friendly.

Annual display of artwork by students in the public schools in Yates County.

Opening reception for the Yates County Student Art Show

Artists at all levels will be taken on a journey in painting en plein air with "Chip" Stevens. Beginner thru expert or advanced will be challenged. Stevens will paint at an outdoor site in the morning doing a 1 hour demonstration. Students will then paint for the remainder of the morning; Students will select another view for the afternoon painting experience. Stevens' hands-on approach will push students into trying sky and water washes, clouds, reflection, etc. to see what happens and when. Learn the basics by learning what is possible with the medium of watercolor in the great out-of-doors. Bring your lunch.

Instructor Bev Oben takes 5-7 year olds on a variety of adventures into the magical world of art. Projects are age appropriate and provide experiences in a wide variety of media and materials.

Scherenschnitte which means "scissor cuts" in German, is the art of papercutting design. The art work often has symmetry within the design, and common forms include silhouettes, birth certificates, valentines, and love letters. The art tradition was brought to Colonial America in the 18th century by immigrants who settled primarily in Pennsylvania. Join this fun class and learn how to create your own scherenschnitte piece of art. You will need a pair of tiny, sharp scissors (embroidery scissors work well).

Oil is a rich medium with which to capture depth, light, and shadow.  This course is designed to give both new and experienced painters the information they need to create beautiful paintings. Fundamentals taught in this workshop include creating the illusion of depth and volume using value.

Learn basket weaving techniques while creating woven treasures under the guidance of master basketweaver Joan Belles. Students will acquire knowledge about materials, construction techniques and design. The instructor will collect a materials fee at the time of the workshop.

Photos of some baskets that will be made during the workshop.

Directions to Joan's Waterside Weavery.

Free tour of local B&Bs.

Who needs flat when you can build 3-D? Students will design and construct 3-D objects coming off a flat surface, learn composition, and be inspired by extensions into space. Have fun exploring the technical aspects of design.

Opening reception for Thyme in a Garden exhibit with refreshments. Wine provided by Lime Berry Winery.

Come learn some creative stamping techniques while creating cards and other paper crafts. All new projects each class. Projects are beginner friendly.

Georgia O'Keefe said, "If I could paint the flower exactly as I see it no one would see what I see because I would paint it small like the flower is small. So I said to myself - I'll paint what I see - what the flower is to me but I'll paint it big and they will be surprised into taking time to look at it - I will make even busy New Yorkers take time to see what I see of flowers." Learn the techniques used by Peggy Martinez to paint her exquisite watercolor flowers a la O'Keefe. Participants will also learn how to mount finished watercolors onto a gallery style Ampersand panel and will have a painting ready to hang at the completion of this three day workshop.

Enjoy flowers all year long! Learn pressing techniques that preserve the beauty of your garden. You don't have to know how to draw or paint to be artistic. Using pressed flowers and leaves, create unique and original art and great gifts. Beginner friendly!

The object of this beginners class in Photoshop Elements is to answer questions for people wanting to know more about this program before investing the $80 to pruchase it. Students will learn what this program can do with its Editor and Organizer systems to process, enhance, view, and print your digital photos.

Great fun with beginners & intermediate students exploring the amazing bangles that can be created with wire. Come create your own special, one-of-a-kind jewelry. Instructor will collect materials fee at class. Amount to be determined.

Come learn some creative stamping techniques while creating cards and other paper crafts. All new projects each class. Projects are beginner friendly.

Opening reception for Building Blocks exhibit with refreshments.  Wine provided by Deep Root Vineyards.

Have fun exploring Drawing with Bob Gillespie. Students learn to "see" like an artist. Using various techniques and materials, learn to bring your drawing to life by exploring shadow, light, value, line, proportion and perspective.

Painting with Fabric - what FUN! Students will begin with a stretched canvas, plan a composition, draw plan on canvas and then begin gluing fabrics into designed shapes as well as painting with acrylics. Compositions can be as simple or sophisticated as student desires. This is a technique where the results look really beautiful no matter what your skill level. Come with an idea of what you want to do or your drawing already on the canvas.

Materials: Stretched and primed canvas - any size. Acrylic paints. 1 qt Acrylic Gloss Medium and Varnish (instructor prefers glossy to matte). Brush for glue 1/2'-1' (separate from brushes for paints). All kinds of fabric (laces, silks, ribbon). Cotton prints are particularly nice. We will share each other's fabrics so we can multiply choices. 

Come learn some creative stamping techniques while creating cards and other paper crafts. All new projects each class. Projects are beginner friendly.

Understanding the fundamentals of portrait drawing will be the overriding principle of this workshop. Through a series of demonstrations and practice the student will and explore the visual concepts and techniques associated with portraiture.  Class will cover the anatomical structure of the head, neck and upper torso, as well as, facial features.  Understanding light and shadow and how to develop the portrait further will also be addressed.

Course Objectives

1. Develop a continuing appreciation for Portraiture as an independent genre
2. Understand Portraiture in the broader historical context
3. Improve observational drawing  skills with regard to  proportions and form of the head, neck and figure
4. Understand how light effects form and value helps reveal form
5. See, experience and create portraits with a more knowledgeable and comprehensive approach

Materials:

1. 18x24 Newsprint Paper or Drawing Pad
2. Vine Charcoal, Soft
3. Black Conte
4. Charcoal Pencils, White and Black
5. 1 Piece of Grey Toned Pastel/Drawing Paper

This course is designed to enlighten and broaden your awareness of the human form with regard to observational drawing.  Importance is placed upon the utilization of observational drawing tools and techniques in relation to the proportional figure.  Emphasis is placed on artistic anatomy.  An analysis of the human body will be critical here for understanding its overall structure and complexity. Short lectures, demonstrations, discussions and critiques will enhance and support time not spent drawing the figure.                   

Course Objectives:

1.  Develop technical skills needed for representing the human form in proportion.

2.  Define and articulate the language associated with the figure and its overall structure.

3.  Understand the broader historical importance of the human figure within the history of art.

4.  See, experience and create figure drawings with more comprehensive approach.

Materials List:

Paper:

1. 18x24 Newsprint pad (or larger if you like)
2. 18x24 Drawing pad (Strathmore Drawing Medium is good, 80lb or better)

Drawing Media:

1. Pencils - HB, 2B, 4B, 6B
2. Conte - Black
3. Charcoal - vine, soft,
4. Erasers - kneaded and hard
5. Tape, push pins, pencil sharpener, clips, drawing board        

Students must be 18 and older.

Enjoy flowers all year long! Learn pressing techniques that preserve the beauty of your garden. You don't have to know how to draw or paint to be artistic. Using pressed flowers and leaves, create unique and original art and great gifts. Beginner friendly!

Opening Reception Friday, August 3d, 5:00 to 7:00pm

Artwork drop off Monday, July 30th

Opening reception for Day by Day: Country Life exhibit.

Free tour of artists' studios.  

Using all five senses in "the grreat classroom of the out-of-doors", students of painting at all levels will focus on visualizing and painting subjects that inspire and challenge.  (Please bring your lunch.)

Solar printmaking (intaglio) is a highly versatile and expressive medium, transforming original drawings, paintings, collage, vintage and/or contemporary photographs, JPEG'S, and copier art into high quality etchings. Create a plate using UV light (the sun) without losing your image.  Make a small edition, and clean up without the use of turps.  You will not use any acids.  Enjoy making plates in the sun, developing them with ordinary tap water, and printing the images with an intaglio press.

The focus will be upon utilizing the tools of the printmaker, your potential and creativity as an artist, the simplicity of plate processing, and the production of professional artwork. You will be introduced to a variety of techniques; printmaking practices, and participate in critiques.  

Explore the unique sensitivity of Solar printmaking, using an Intaglio Press to create limited edition etchings. Solar printmaking will appeal to artists of all levels, from students and beginners to experienced printmakers, photographers, painters, and artists of all media.

Come learn some creative stamping techniques while creating cards and other paper crafts. All new projects each class. Projects are beginner friendly.

Enjoy flowers all year long! Learn pressing techniques that preserve the beauty of your garden. You don't have to know how to draw or paint to be artistic. Using pressed flowers and leaves, create unique and original art and great gifts. Beginner friendly!

Great fun with beginners & intermediate students exploring the amazing things that can be created with metal wire. Make your own special, one-of-a-kind wirework jewelry. Instructor will collect materials fee during class. Amount to be determined. Bring lunch.

Don't think you can draw, much less paint? This is the class for you! Class will begin with discussion on choosing a subject, demonstration of design and composition techniques, and then venture out of doors the next day to capture their inspiration on paper with watercolor paints.

Opening Reception: Friday, September 7th, 5:00 to 7:00pm

Drop off Tuesday, September 4th.

Opening Reception for Penn Yan Art Guild Exhibit

Create a fall basket using natural materials under the direction of master basketweaver Joan Belles. Materials fee to be paid directly to instructor.

Great fun with beginners & intermediate students exploring the amazing decorative earrings that can be created with a variety of materials. Make your own one-of-a-kind decorative earrings. Instructor will collect materials fee at class. Amount to be determined.

Come learn some creative stamping techniques while creating cards and other paper crafts. All new projects each class. Projects are beginner friendly.

Instructor Bev Oben takes 5-7 year olds on a variety of adventures into the magical world of art. Projects are age appropriate and provide experiences in a wide variety of media and materials.

All levels are welcomed in this Drawing Workshop. Beginners will learn the basics of drawing and sketching; the fundamentals of form, value, and perspective; and the aspects of line and proportioning. Intermediate and Advanced students will take their drawing skills a step further while enjoying experimentation with a variety of drawing media such as graphite, charcoal, conte-crayon, pen and ink.

Fee for teens is half the adult fee.

Bring out a pile of paper and have reams of fun with paper art for kids. They'll love making paper flowers, 3-D paper crafts and decorations.

Enjoy flowers all year long! Learn pressing techniques that preserve the beauty of your garden. You don't have to know how to draw or paint to be artistic. Using pressed flowers and leaves, create unique and original art and great gifts. Beginner friendly!

Opening reception: Friday October 12th, 5:00 to 7:00pm

Artwork drop off: Monday, October 8th.

Opening Reception for Scene Together: Photos & Paintings exhibit.

Come learn some creative stamping techniques while creating cards and other paper crafts. All new projects each class. Projects are beginner friendly.

Solar printmaking (intaglio) is a highly versatile and expressive medium, transforming original drawings, paintings, collage, vintage and/or contemporary photographs, JPEG'S, and copier art into high quality etchings. Create a plate using UV light (the sun) without losing your image.  Make a small edition, and clean up without the use of turps.  You will not use any acids.  Enjoy making plates in the sun, developing them with ordinary tap water, and printing the images with an intaglio press.

The focus will be upon utilizing the tools of the printmaker, your potential and creativity as an artist, the simplicity of plate processing, and the production of professional artwork. You will be introduced to a variety of techniques; printmaking practices, and participate in critiques.  

Explore the unique sensitivity of Solar printmaking, using an Intaglio Press to create limited edition etchings. Solar printmaking will appeal to artists of all levels, from students and beginners to experienced printmakers, photographers, painters, and artists of all media.

Explore the fundamentals of design and color in an age-appropriate, fun and nurturing atmosphere for kids. This class is sure to improve students confidence and ability in every aspect of art.

YCAC annual holiday exhibit.

Opening reception: Friday, November 16th, 5:00 to 7:00pm

Artwork drop off: Monday November 12th.

Create a holiday basket using natural materials under the direction of master basketweaver Joan Belles. All levels from beginners to advanced are welcome. Materials fee to be paid directly to instructor.

Opening reception for Celebration 2012 exhibit.

Come learn some creative stamping techniques while creating cards and other paper crafts. All new projects each class. Projects are beginner friendly.

Each week students will venture into a different medium and project, exploring the wonderful world of art while working with paints, drawing media, collage, etc.

Come learn some creative stamping techniques while creating cards and other paper crafts. All new projects each class. Projects are beginner friendly.