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SUMMARY:Botanical Drawing with Graphite and Watercolor Pencils with Roberta Rosenthal | Jan. 2026
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED \nJanuary session rescheduled \nThursday mornings\, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm \nFebruary 5\, 12\, 19 \nREGISTER HERE FOR FEBRUARY SESSION \n\nWorking from live specimens learn to accurately draw plant/floral specimens in a unique composition on hot press watercolor paper.\n\nSuggested plants include orchids\, or other potted plants that will last for 3 weeks. Learn how to transfer your graphite painting to the watercolor paper and how to use the watercolor pencils both with dry and wet techniques.\n\nFor beginning and intermediate students.\n  \nMATERIALS LIST \n\nCaran D’ache Supracolor II Aquarelle Soft set of 12 or 24 or more; additional colors: bluish pale and white\nGraphite Pencil HB lead technical pencil is best with fillable leads but a wood pencil is fine. Sharpener for pencil.\nKneaded eraser\nMagic white rub eraser\nBlock of 11 x 14 or 12 x 16 Arches hot press for botanical subjects using watercolor pencils. If using individual sheets\, then a foam core board and artist’s watercolor tape all around for the paper to remain flat. Or a block of Arches cold press.\nWater-brush to blend colors or a good quality kolinsky sable pointed watercolor brush\nA set of brushes: could include pointed short handle watercolor synthetic sable or real hair # 1\, 2\, 4\, 6 and a flat 1” brush.\n• Best quality round watercolor Raphael Kolinski sable 8404 or equivalent. Size #1 and #2 and #4.\nTube Watercolor Brands include Sennelier\, Schminke\, Holbein\, or M. Graham:\nyellow lemon\, cadmium yellow deep or Indian yellow\, Burnt Sienna\, Winsor red\, Vermillion\, Permanent rose or Quinacridone rose\, Quinacridone Violet or Magenta\, French ultramarine (deep)\, Cobalt blue\, Cerulean blue or Cinerous Blue\, Hookers Green or Sap green\, Payne’s gray\nGouache: M. Graham Titanium white gouache and a set of Caran D’Ache tube gouache paints. Set of 12 colors.\nOptional –  I also like Winsor Newton gouache Rose Tyrian color for flowers.\n\nPaper for watercolor with backgrounds: \n\nArches cold press 12”x 16” block or sheets for color pencil and watercolor combined.\nTracing paper my favorite is Borden Riley sheer trace parchment #90 or other brand\nSaral transfer paper\n\nOther: \n\nFine water mister\nWater dropper bottle\nPaper towels\, scissors\, and a non-serrated butter knife\nPorcelain Palette for watercolors with separate areas. Plastic is okay but stains.\n\n  \nFor over 40 years Roberta shared her expertise with hundreds of students as an instructor in both Botanical Art and Business Practices for Artists at the famed New York Botanical Garden and more recently locally at Wallkill River Center for the Arts School and Gallery\, Desmond Campus of Mount Saint Mary College\, Wurtsboro Art Alliance\, Catskill Art Society\, Ellenville Museum Library and Pine Bush Library. Her art is exhibited internationally\, collected by individuals and corporations. Roberta continues to travel finding unusual botanical specimens to paint or landscapes that she captures in plein air or sketches for future studio work. Her current home studio\, Squirrel’s Nest\, is located on top of Shawanga Mountain in Sullivan County\, New York with a view of the Hudson Valley.  \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATIONS
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/botanical-drawing-with-graphite-and-watercolor-pencils-with-roberta-rosenthal-jan-2026/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roberta Rosenthal":MAILTO:rozenart@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
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SUMMARY:Oil Painting with William Noonan | Jan. 2026
DESCRIPTION:Saturday mornings\, 9:30 am – 12 pm \nJanuary 10\, 17\, 24th \n$120\, $105 for Members \n  \nFor beginner\, intermediate\, and advanced students. The instructor’s main medium is oils but any painting medium is welcome in this class. \nStudents are encouraged to follow their own stylistic inclinations while learning and practicing the basic rules of: drawing & painting techniques\, composition\, value\, color mixing\, color theory\, materials and supplies\, etc. \nSubject matter will range and include still life\, landscape\, portrait and figure. Whenever feasible students will work from life\, other times photographic references may be used.  Students may also use this class as an independent-study opportunity and work on their own personal projects. \nAll sessions will be live work sessions. A lecture or demo may be included based on the particular subject matter for that month’s focus. \nCritiques will be used throughout the session with one final critique on the last day of the class. \nIn the event of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances the class will be held via Zoom in order to keep the schedule on track. \nWilliam Noonan has been an instructor and active member of the Wallkill River School since its inception. He teaches both drawing and oil painting. To learn more:  www.williamnoonan.com \n  \nMaterials List \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/oil-painting-with-william-noonan-jan-2025/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="William Noonan":MAILTO:wbnoonan@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
CREATED:20251212T203054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T203650Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Oil with William Noonan
DESCRIPTION:Friday \nJanuary 9 \n6:30 – 8:30 pm \n$40 without materials\, $60 with all materials supplied \n  \nFor absolute beginners or oil painters who need a refresher and some renewed courage. \nTopics covered will include: materials\, pigments\, brushes\, solvents\, basic color mixing\, paint application\, how to start a painting. All the basic principles of oil painting with hands on practice. \nMaterials can be supplied * if you purchase the ‘+ materials’ and includes everything you need for the class including canvas; everyone else is expected to have all the materials on the materials list. \n*NOTE: supplied materials will be water mixable oils\, not the traditional solvent based process. \n  \nMaterials List:\nOil Painting Set up for beginners. Student grade paints are good for getting started\, you don’t need expensive artist grade paints. \nYELLOWS:\n1 Cadmium or Hansa Yellow Light\n1 Cadmium or Hansa yellow medium \nREDS & ORANGE:\n1 alizarin crimson or magenta or quinacridone magenta (purplish red)\n1 cadmium red medium (true red)\n1 Cadmium Orange \nBLUES:\n1 Ultramarine Blue\n1 Cerulean or Viridian \nEARTH TONES:\n1 Burnt or Raw Umber\n1 Yellow Ochre \nWHITE:\n1 Titanium White \nBRUSHES… China bristle filberts are the best. You will need to start out with a good range. Start with at least one filbert of each of these sizes #2\,3\,4\,5. Avoid synthetic bristles- they don’t stand up to the rigors of oil painting.\nSOLVENT… Gamsol or some other brand odorless mineral spirit. This is for traditional oils not water mixable oils.\nPALETTE… disposable paper palettes are fine to start out with.\nPALETTE KNIFE… the kind that has a bend in the handle and is shaped like a pointy trowel.\nCANVAS…For beginners it’s best to have a few canvas boards to start out with around 11×14. \nPAPER TOWELS ….. don’t forget these! They are invaluable.\n\n\n\n\nAbout the instructor\, William Noonan\n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/intro-to-oil-with-william-noonan-7/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="William Noonan":MAILTO:wbnoonan@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
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SUMMARY:Acrylic Painting with Nancy Reed Jones | Jan. 2026
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday afternoons\, 1-3 pm \nJanuary 6\, 13\, 20 and 27 \nAt Wallkill River Center for the Arts\n\n$160\, $140 Members\n\nThis class is for anyone who has always wanted to paint with acrylic but was intimidated by the more advanced classes. This class is meant to be a gathering of likeminded artists who want the joy of painting in a group atmosphere.\nAll levels welcome. For beginners\, we will cover all the beginner fundamentals of painting including supplies\, mixing color\, how to use brushes\, creating a good composition\, how to pick a subject\, identifying a focal point etc. For more advanced students\, there will be one on one time with the instructor to go over your piece and suggested guidance. \n\nYour piece will be worked on for multiple days\, don’t fret if it doesn’t finish the first day!\n\n\nFor beginners\, a picture will be posted in the Wallkill River Center for the Arts facebook group by Nancy that will be what you’ll be working off of\, please be sure to print off that image in color. Limited copies may be available. For more advanced students\, you’re encouraged to bring your own references or works in progress to work on.\nStudents will bring their own supplies. Beginners are welcome to sign up for the +Materials options  to have their supplies provided for the first class to get to know the supplies before you go out and buy your own. \nOil painters are welcome to attend! \n  \nSupply List For Acrylic Class: \n\nPaints; Grumbacher or Windsor and Newton tube acrylics.\nBasic Colors: Titanium White\, Ultramarine Blue\, Burnt Umber\, Alizarin Crimson\, Cadmium Yellow Light.\nBrushes: 1 inch flat\, 1/2 inch flat\, small filbert ( rounded tip) small round and #0 or # 1 liner brush\n11 x 14 in. or 12 x 16 in. canvas\, a couple. We will likely work on a piece multiple sessions.\nWet palette with palette paper and sponge that comes with it. (Sta-wet or similar)\nPaper towels\nWater container (We do have these in the green cabinet in the bathroom if you need one)\n\n\n  \nNancy Reed Jones is an award winning artist ( Champion of the Arts award from the Orange County Arts Council) as well as several other awards. She studied oil painting at the Huntington Arts League on Long Island. Nancy had her own mural business for many years and has painted murals in one of the Vanderbilt homes on Long Island. Nancy painted murals for the cancer patients in hospitals on Long Island where they were used for guided imagery to take away the patients pain.\nShe came to live in the Hudson Valley in 2004 and joined the Wallkill River School of Art where she now teaches acrylic workshops and plein air painting. She describes her painting style as Romantic Impressionism. \n  \nREFUND AND CANCEL
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/acrylic-painting-with-nancy-reed-jones-jan-2026/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Reed Jones":MAILTO:nartist57@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260119T150000
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CREATED:20251212T202943Z
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SUMMARY:Int/Adv Drawing with William Noonan | Jan. 2026
DESCRIPTION:Monday afternoons\, 12:30 – 3 pm \nJanuary 5\, 12\, 19 \n$120\, $105 Members \n  \nThis class is appropriate for artists who possess a basic understanding of the principles of drawing from life. Subjects like form\, scale\, shading and composition form the core of the curriculum and will consistently be revisited. Class work will include a variety of subjects\, often drawing still lives from life to hone our observational skills and exploring other subjects such as interiors\, landscapes\, portrait and figures from live and photographic resources. \nWilliam Noonan has been an instructor and active member of the Wallkill River School since its inception. He teaches both drawing and oil painting. \nwww.williamnoonan.com \n  \nMaterials List: \nsoft vine charcoal and at least 2 graphite pencils ( hb and  2b) \na pad of 18 x 24 newsprint paper \na pad of 14×17 white drawing paper \na drawing board to support your 18×24 pad \na real chamois (cheaper in automative dept.) \na kneaded eraser \nMars Plastic Eraser\, Single Eraser (or similar) \na pencil sharpener \n  \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/int-adv-drawing-with-william-noonan-jan-2026/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="William Noonan":MAILTO:wbnoonan@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T120000
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CREATED:20251217T182159Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Watercolor with Stephanie Snyder | Jan. 2026
DESCRIPTION:Sundays\, 10 am – 12 pm \nJanuary 4\, 11\, 18\, and 25 \n$120\, $100 Members ($90 to skip Intro. Day) \n\nThe first day of the month’s session – 01/4/26 – is for anyone who is just starting out or would like additional guidance. Attendance is recommended if you are a first-time student of this class. \n  \nThis beginning watercolor class will be focused on producing finished work. \nMany learn best when following along painting with an artist\, so that is the approach this class will follow. We will produce a finished painting each week with a different subject\, and returning students are welcomed.  The approach will be to paint fast and loose\, to cover the basics of watercolor by doing them\, and hopefully\, to have some fun. \n  \nStephanie Snyder began painting in watercolor in 2022 at the Wallkill River Center for the Arts under the instruction of Alan Lewis. She enjoys painting landscapes in an impressionistic style\, and paints as often as her teaching career allows. She lists her influences as Alan Lewis\, Susan Djukaric\, JMW Turner\, and Stanley Donwood. \n  \nStudents are to bring their own supplies.  Specific recommendations will be discussed in the first class\, so bring what you already have rather than purchasing anything before that class. \nPaper- cold press paper recommended (100% cotton)\nBrushes – 3 basic brushes: #10 round\, a smaller brush for detail\, a larger quill brush (size 6) or mop brush of about an inch\nPaint – Avoid chalky mediums. Tubes will be easier to work with than pans.\nPalette – A watercolor palette has many wells for your paint and space to mix colors.\nOther – Not necessary for class\, but useful at home – A hairdryer\, painters tape\, tissues\, pencils\, paper towels\, etc. \n\n\nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/beginning-watercolor-with-stephanie-snyder-jan-2026/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Snyder":MAILTO:steffisnyder@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T203000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Oil with William Noonan
DESCRIPTION:Friday \nDecember 19 \n6:30 – 8:30 pm \n$40 without materials\, $60 with all materials supplied \n  \nFor absolute beginners or oil painters who need a refresher and some renewed courage. \nTopics covered will include: materials\, pigments\, brushes\, solvents\, basic color mixing\, paint application\, how to start a painting. All the basic principles of oil painting with hands on practice. \nMaterials can be supplied * if you purchase the ‘+ materials’ and includes everything you need for the class including canvas; everyone else is expected to have all the materials on the materials list. \n*NOTE: supplied materials will be water mixable oils\, not the traditional solvent based process. \n  \nMaterials List:\nOil Painting Set up for beginners. Student grade paints are good for getting started\, you don’t need expensive artist grade paints. \nYELLOWS:\n1 Cadmium or Hansa Yellow Light\n1 Cadmium or Hansa yellow medium \nREDS & ORANGE:\n1 alizarin crimson or magenta or quinacridone magenta (purplish red)\n1 cadmium red medium (true red)\n1 Cadmium Orange \nBLUES:\n1 Ultramarine Blue\n1 Cerulean or Viridian \nEARTH TONES:\n1 Burnt or Raw Umber\n1 Yellow Ochre \nWHITE:\n1 Titanium White \nBRUSHES… China bristle filberts are the best. You will need to start out with a good range. Start with at least one filbert of each of these sizes #2\,3\,4\,5. Avoid synthetic bristles- they don’t stand up to the rigors of oil painting.\nSOLVENT… Gamsol or some other brand odorless mineral spirit. This is for traditional oils not water mixable oils.\nPALETTE… disposable paper palettes are fine to start out with.\nPALETTE KNIFE… the kind that has a bend in the handle and is shaped like a pointy trowel.\nCANVAS…For beginners it’s best to have a few canvas boards to start out with around 11×14. \nPAPER TOWELS ….. don’t forget these! They are invaluable.\n\n\n\n\nAbout the instructor\, William Noonan\n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/intro-to-oil-with-william-noonan-5/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="William Noonan":MAILTO:wbnoonan@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
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SUMMARY:Winter Watercolor Card Workshop with Stephanie Snyder
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 7th \n10 am – 12 pm \nFor intermediate watercolorists \n$50 \n  \nDemonstrations of a series of small winter cards in Watercolor. Paint along with Stephanie Snyder to find the best card for you to make more of at home. Use our paper cutters to make your cards fit standardized size envelopes. \nAttendees will bring their own supplies including watercolor paper and envelopes of their preferred size. \n  \nStephanie Snyder began painting in watercolor in 2022 at the Wallkill River Center for the Arts under the instruction of Alan Lewis. She enjoys painting landscapes in an impressionistic style\, and paints as often as her teaching career allows. She lists her influences as Alan Lewis\, Susan Djukaric\, JMW Turner\, and Stanley Donwood. \n  \nStudents are to bring their own supplies. \nPaper- cold press paper recommended (100% cotton)\nBrushes – 3 basic brushes: #10 round\, a smaller brush for detail\, a larger quill brush (size 6) or mop brush of about an inch\nPaint – Avoid chalky mediums. Tubes will be easier to work with than pans.\nPalette – A watercolor palette has many wells for your paint and space to mix colors.\nOther – Not necessary for class\, but useful at home – A hairdryer\, painters tape\, tissues\, pencils\, paper towels\, etc. \n\n\nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/winter-watercolor-card-workshop-with-stephanie-snyder/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Snyder":MAILTO:steffisnyder@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
CREATED:20251020T185809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T185809Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Oil with William Noonan
DESCRIPTION:Friday \nDecember 5 \n6:30 – 8:30 pm \n$40 without materials\, $60 with all materials supplied \n  \nFor absolute beginners or oil painters who need a refresher and some renewed courage. \nTopics covered will include: materials\, pigments\, brushes\, solvents\, basic color mixing\, paint application\, how to start a painting. All the basic principles of oil painting with hands on practice. \nMaterials can be supplied * if you purchase the ‘+ materials’ and includes everything you need for the class including canvas; everyone else is expected to have all the materials on the materials list. \n*NOTE: supplied materials will be water mixable oils\, not the traditional solvent based process. \n  \nMaterials List:\nOil Painting Set up for beginners. Student grade paints are good for getting started\, you don’t need expensive artist grade paints. \nYELLOWS:\n1 Cadmium or Hansa Yellow Light\n1 Cadmium or Hansa yellow medium \nREDS & ORANGE:\n1 alizarin crimson or magenta or quinacridone magenta (purplish red)\n1 cadmium red medium (true red)\n1 Cadmium Orange \nBLUES:\n1 Ultramarine Blue\n1 Cerulean or Viridian \nEARTH TONES:\n1 Burnt or Raw Umber\n1 Yellow Ochre \nWHITE:\n1 Titanium White \nBRUSHES… China bristle filberts are the best. You will need to start out with a good range. Start with at least one filbert of each of these sizes #2\,3\,4\,5. Avoid synthetic bristles- they don’t stand up to the rigors of oil painting.\nSOLVENT… Gamsol or some other brand odorless mineral spirit. This is for traditional oils not water mixable oils.\nPALETTE… disposable paper palettes are fine to start out with.\nPALETTE KNIFE… the kind that has a bend in the handle and is shaped like a pointy trowel.\nCANVAS…For beginners it’s best to have a few canvas boards to start out with around 11×14. \nPAPER TOWELS ….. don’t forget these! They are invaluable.\n\n\n\n\nAbout the instructor\, William Noonan\n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/intro-to-oil-with-william-noonan-4/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="William Noonan":MAILTO:wbnoonan@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
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SUMMARY:Acrylic Painting with Nancy Reed Jones | Dec. 2025
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday afternoons\, 1-3 pm \nDecember 2\, 9\, 16 and 23 \nAt Wallkill River Center for the Arts\n\n$160\, $140 Members\n\nThis class is for anyone who has always wanted to paint with acrylic but was intimidated by the more advanced classes. This class is meant to be a gathering of likeminded artists who want the joy of painting in a group atmosphere.\nAll levels welcome. For beginners\, we will cover all the beginner fundamentals of painting including supplies\, mixing color\, how to use brushes\, creating a good composition\, how to pick a subject\, identifying a focal point etc. For more advanced students\, there will be one on one time with the instructor to go over your piece and suggested guidance. \n\nYour piece will be worked on for multiple days\, don’t fret if it doesn’t finish the first day!\n\n\nFor beginners\, a picture will be posted in the Wallkill River Center for the Arts facebook group by Nancy that will be what you’ll be working off of\, please be sure to print off that image in color. Limited copies may be available. For more advanced students\, you’re encouraged to bring your own references or works in progress to work on.\nStudents will bring their own supplies. Beginners are welcome to sign up for the +Materials options  to have their supplies provided for the first class to get to know the supplies before you go out and buy your own. \nOil painters are welcome to attend! \n  \nSupply List For Acrylic Class: \n\nPaints; Grumbacher or Windsor and Newton tube acrylics.\nBasic Colors: Titanium White\, Ultramarine Blue\, Burnt Umber\, Alizarin Crimson\, Cadmium Yellow Light.\nBrushes: 1 inch flat\, 1/2 inch flat\, small filbert ( rounded tip) small round and #0 or # 1 liner brush\n11 x 14 in. or 12 x 16 in. canvas\, a couple. We will likely work on a piece multiple sessions.\nWet palette with palette paper and sponge that comes with it. (Sta-wet or similar)\nPaper towels\nWater container (We do have these in the green cabinet in the bathroom if you need one)\n\n\n  \nNancy Reed Jones is an award winning artist ( Champion of the Arts award from the Orange County Arts Council) as well as several other awards. She studied oil painting at the Huntington Arts League on Long Island. Nancy had her own mural business for many years and has painted murals in one of the Vanderbilt homes on Long Island. Nancy painted murals for the cancer patients in hospitals on Long Island where they were used for guided imagery to take away the patients pain.\nShe came to live in the Hudson Valley in 2004 and joined the Wallkill River School of Art where she now teaches acrylic workshops and plein air painting. She describes her painting style as Romantic Impressionism. \n  \nREFUND AND CANCEL
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/acrylic-painting-with-nancy-reed-jones-dec-2025/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Reed Jones":MAILTO:nartist57@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
CREATED:20250615T195723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T213428Z
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SUMMARY:Int/Adv Drawing with William Noonan | Dec. 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, 12:30 – 3pm \nDecember 1\, 8\, 15th \n$120 ($105 Members) \n  \nThis class is appropriate for artists who possess a basic understanding of the principles of drawing from life. Subjects like form\, scale\, shading and composition form the core of the curriculum and will consistently be revisited. Class work will include a variety of subjects\, often drawing still lives from life to hone our observational skills and exploring other subjects such as interiors\, landscapes\, portrait and figures from live and photographic resources. \nWilliam Noonan has been an instructor and active member of the Wallkill River School since its inception. He teaches both drawing and oil painting. \nwww.williamnoonan.com \n  \nMaterials List: \nsoft vine charcoal and at least 2 graphite pencils ( hb and  2b) \na pad of 18 x 24 newsprint paper \na pad of 14×17 white drawing paper \na drawing board to support your 18×24 pad \na real chamois (cheaper in automotive dept.) \na kneaded eraser \nMars Plastic Eraser\, Single Eraser (or similar) \na pencil sharpener \n  \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/12-2025-inter-adv-drawing-with-william-noonan/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="William Noonan":MAILTO:wbnoonan@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
CREATED:20251003T191617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T152926Z
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SUMMARY:Zen Watercolor Card Workshop with Monica Ostrow
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 20 \n6:30 –  8:30 pm \nAt Wallkill River Center for the Arts \nDelight in creating an elegant watercolor card based on the Japanese principle of Wabi-Sabi. Using a muted palette and simple round and flat brushes\, experiment with color fields that will serve as backdrops for your own dramatic effects. Tools like saranwrap\, scotch tape and sponges will be employed to add depth and drama. This Zen art form will allow you to live in the moment. You will discover that you can make really beautiful mistakes that you’ll be proud to send to friends. Enjoy the experience while you sip some green tea. At the end you will will be surprised by your own ingenuity. \nAll materials provided. \n  \nMonica A. Ostrow has been practicing commercial design and creative artmaking for more than 45 years in Orange County. A graduate of Wilkes University\, and a student of the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan\, she co-founded Artists Alternative\, a group devoted to non-traditional artistic methods and ideas.She has always chosen to explore unusal materials and techniques to apply to her practice.Her works have been exhibited throughout the hudson valley and she has won numerous awards. To see a sampling of her art\, go to www.mostrow.net. \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/zen-watercolor-card-workshop-with-monica-ostrow-2/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
CREATED:20250806T205226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T213212Z
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SUMMARY:Botanical Watercolor Painting with Roberta Rosenthal | Nov. 2025
DESCRIPTION:Thursday mornings\, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm \nNovember 6\, 13\, 20th \n$130\, $115 members \n  \nWorking from live specimens and photos we will create a background behind accurate botanical subjects.  Draw and paint using watercolor pencils and tube\, or block watercolor. Create an atmosphere of time and place. Learn to blend pencils and watercolor layers. \nFor intermediate and advanced students. \n  \nMATERIALS LIST \n\nCaran D’ache Supracolor II Aquarelle Soft set of 12 or 24 or more; additional colors: bluish pale and white\nGraphite Pencil HB lead technical pencil is best with fillable leads but a wood pencil is fine. Sharpener for pencil.\nKneaded eraser\nMagic white rub eraser\nBlock of 11 x 14 or 12 x 16 Arches hot press for botanical subjects using watercolor pencils. If using individual sheets\, then a foam core board and artist’s watercolor tape all around for the paper to remain flat. Or a block of Arches cold press.\nWater-brush to blend colors or a good quality kolinsky sable pointed watercolor brush\nA set of brushes: could include pointed short handle watercolor synthetic sable or real hair # 1\, 2\, 4\, 6 and a flat 1” brush.\n• Best quality round watercolor Raphael Kolinski sable 8404 or equivalent. Size #1 and #2 and #4.\nTube Watercolor Brands include Sennelier\, Schminke\, Holbein\, or M. Graham:\nyellow lemon\, cadmium yellow deep or Indian yellow\, Burnt Sienna\, Winsor red\, Vermillion\, Permanent rose or Quinacridone rose\, Quinacridone Violet or Magenta\, French ultramarine (deep)\, Cobalt blue\, Cerulean blue or Cinerous Blue\, Hookers Green or Sap green\, Payne’s gray\nGouache: M. Graham Titanium white gouache and a set of Caran D’Ache tube gouache paints. Set of 12 colors.\nOptional –  I also like Winsor Newton gouache Rose Tyrian color for flowers.\n\nPaper for watercolor with backgrounds: \n\nArches cold press 12”x 16” block or sheets for color pencil and watercolor combined.\nTracing paper my favorite is Borden Riley sheer trace parchment #90 or other brand\nSaral transfer paper\n\nOther: \n\nFine water mister\nWater dropper bottle\nPaper towels\, scissors\, and a non-serrated butter knife\nPorcelain Palette for watercolors with separate areas. Plastic is okay but stains.\n\n  \nFor over 40 years Roberta shared her expertise with hundreds of students as an instructor in both Botanical Art and Business Practices for Artists at the famed New York Botanical Garden and more recently locally at Wallkill River Center for the Arts School and Gallery\, Desmond Campus of Mount Saint Mary College\, Wurtsboro Art Alliance\, Catskill Art Society\, Ellenville Museum Library and Pine Bush Library. Her art is exhibited internationally\, collected by individuals and corporations. Roberta continues to travel finding unusual botanical specimens to paint or landscapes that she captures in plein air or sketches for future studio work. Her current home studio\, Squirrel’s Nest\, is located on top of Shawanga Mountain in Sullivan County\, New York with a view of the Hudson Valley.  \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATIONS
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/botanical-watercolor-painting-with-roberta-rosenthal-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roberta Rosenthal":MAILTO:rozenart@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
CREATED:20251017T202438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T213847Z
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SUMMARY:Acrylic Painting with Nancy Reed Jones | Nov. 2025
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday afternoons\, 1-3 pm \nNovember 4\, 11\, 18 and 25 \nAt Wallkill River Center for the Arts\n\n$160\, $140 Members\n\nThis class is for anyone who has always wanted to paint with acrylic but was intimidated by the more advanced classes. This class is meant to be a gathering of likeminded artists who want the joy of painting in a group atmosphere.\nAll levels welcome. For beginners\, we will cover all the beginner fundamentals of painting including supplies\, mixing color\, how to use brushes\, creating a good composition\, how to pick a subject\, identifying a focal point etc. For more advanced students\, there will be one on one time with the instructor to go over your piece and suggested guidance. \n\nYour piece will be worked on for multiple days\, don’t fret if it doesn’t finish the first day!\n\n\nFor beginners\, a picture will be posted in the Wallkill River Center for the Arts Facebook group by Nancy that will be what you’ll be working off of\, please be sure to print off that image in color. Limited copies may be available. For more advanced students\, you’re encouraged to bring your own references or works in progress to work on.\nStudents will bring their own supplies. Beginners are welcome to sign up for the +Materials options  to have their supplies provided for the first class to get to know the supplies before you go out and buy your own. \nOil painters are welcome to attend! \n  \nSupply List For Acrylic Class: \n\nPaints; Grumbacher or Windsor and Newton tube acrylics.\nBasic Colors: Titanium White\, Ultramarine Blue\, Burnt Umber\, Alizarin Crimson\, Cadmium Yellow Light.\nBrushes: 1 inch flat\, 1/2 inch flat\, small filbert ( rounded tip) small round and #0 or # 1 liner brush\n11×14 or 12 x 16 canvas\, a couple. We will likely work on a piece multiple sessions.\nWet palette with palette paper and sponge that comes with it. (Sta-wet or similar)\nPaper towels\nWater container (We do have these in the green cabinet in the bathroom if you need one)\n\n\n  \nNancy Reed Jones is an award winning artist ( Champion of the Arts award from the Orange County Arts Council) as well as several other awards. She studied oil painting at the Huntington Arts League on Long Island. Nancy had her own mural business for many years and has painted murals in one of the Vanderbilt homes on Long Island. Nancy painted murals for the cancer patients in hospitals on Long Island where they were used for guided imagery to take away the patients pain.\nShe came to live in the Hudson Valley in 2004 and joined the Wallkill River School of Art where she now teaches acrylic workshops and plein air painting. She describes her painting style as Romantic Impressionism. \n  \nREFUND AND CANCEL
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/acrylic-painting-with-nancy-reed-jones-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Reed Jones":MAILTO:nartist57@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
CREATED:20250615T195416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T212354Z
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SUMMARY:Inter/Adv Drawing with William Noonan | Nov. 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, 12:30 – 3 pm \nNovember 3\, 10\, 17th \n$120\, $105 Members \n  \nThis class is appropriate for artists who possess a basic understanding of the principles of drawing from life. Subjects like form\, scale\, shading and composition form the core of the curriculum and will consistently be revisited. Class work will include a variety of subjects\, often drawing still lives from life to hone our observational skills and exploring other subjects such as interiors\, landscapes\, portrait and figures from live and photographic resources. \nWilliam Noonan has been an instructor and active member of the Wallkill River School since its inception. He teaches both drawing and oil painting. \nwww.williamnoonan.com \n  \nMaterials List: \nsoft vine charcoal and at least 2 graphite pencils ( hb and  2b) \na pad of 18 x 24 newsprint paper \na pad of 14×17 white drawing paper \na drawing board to support your 18×24 pad \na real chamois (cheaper in automative dept.) \na kneaded eraser \nMars Plastic Eraser\, Single Eraser (or similar) \na pencil sharpener \n  \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/11-2025-inter-adv-drawing-with-william-noonan/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="William Noonan":MAILTO:wbnoonan@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
CREATED:20251009T182612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T220659Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Watercolor with Stephanie Snyder | Nov. 2025
DESCRIPTION:Sundays\, 10 am – 12 pm \nNovember 2\, 9\, 16\, and 23 \n$120\, $100 Members ($90 to skip Intro. Day) \n\nThe first day of the month’s session – 11/2/25 – is for anyone who is just starting out or would like additional guidance. Attendance is recommended if you are a first-time student of this class. \n  \nThis beginning watercolor class will be focused on producing finished work. \nMany learn best when following along painting with an artist\, so that is the approach this class will follow. We will produce a finished painting each week with a different subject\, and returning students are welcomed.  The approach will be to paint fast and loose\, to cover the basics of watercolor by doing them\, and hopefully\, to have some fun. \n  \nStephanie Snyder began painting in watercolor in 2022 at the Wallkill River Center for the Arts under the instruction of Alan Lewis. She enjoys painting landscapes in an impressionistic style\, and paints as often as her teaching career allows. She lists her influences as Alan Lewis\, Susan Djukaric\, JMW Turner\, and Stanley Donwood. \n  \nStudents are to bring their own supplies.  Specific recommendations will be discussed in the first class\, so bring what you already have rather than purchasing anything before that class. \nPaper- cold press paper recommended (100% cotton)\nBrushes – 3 basic brushes: #10 round\, a smaller brush for detail\, a larger quill brush (size 6) or mop brush of about an inch\nPaint – Avoid chalky mediums. Tubes will be easier to work with than pans.\nPalette – A watercolor palette has many wells for your paint and space to mix colors.\nOther – Not necessary for class\, but useful at home – A hairdryer\, painters tape\, tissues\, pencils\, paper towels\, etc. \n\n\nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/beginning-watercolor-with-stephanie-snyder-nov-2025/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Snyder":MAILTO:steffisnyder@hotmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T093000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
CREATED:20250613T200922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T213045Z
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SUMMARY:Oil Painting with William Noonan | Nov. 2025
DESCRIPTION:Saturday mornings\, 9:30 am – 12 pm \nNovember 1\, 8\, 15th \n$120\, $105 for Members \n  \nFor beginner\, intermediate and advanced students.  The instructor’s main medium is oils but any painting medium is welcome in this class. \nStudents are encouraged to follow their own stylistic inclinations while learning and practicing the basic rules of: drawing & painting techniques\, composition\, value\, color mixing\, color theory\, materials and supplies\, etc. \nSubject matter will range and include still life\, landscape\, portrait and figure. Whenever feasible students will work from life\, other times photographic references may be used.  Students may also use this class as an independent-study opportunity and work on their own personal projects. \nAll sessions will be live work sessions. A lecture or demo may be included based on the particular subject matter for that month’s focus. \nCritiques will be used throughout the session with one final critique on the last day of the class. \nIn the event of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances the class will be held via Zoom in order to keep the schedule on track. \n  \nWilliam Noonan has been an instructor and active member of the Wallkill River School since its inception. He teaches both drawing and oil painting. \nwww.williamnoonan.com \n  \nMaterials List \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/11-2025-oil-painting-with-william-noonan/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="William Noonan":MAILTO:wbnoonan@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
CREATED:20250919T192700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T192049Z
UID:10003402-1761242400-1761251400@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:Zen Watercolor Card Workshop with Monica Ostrow
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 23rd \n6:30 – 8:30 pm \nAt Wallkill River Center for the Arts \nDelight in creating an elegant watercolor card based on the Japanese principle of Wabi-Sabi.Using a muted palette and simple round and flat brushes\, experiment with color fields that will serve as backdrops for your own dramatic effects. Tools like saranwrap\, scotch tape and sponges will be employed to add depth and drama. This Zen art form will allow you to live in the moment.You will discover that you can make really beautiful mistakes that you’ll be proud to send to friends. Enjoy the experience while you sip some green tea. At the end you will will be surprised by your own ingenuity. \nAll materials provided. \n  \nMonica A. Ostrow has been practicing commercial design and creative artmaking for more than 45 years in Orange County. A graduate of Wilkes University\, and a student of the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan\, she co-founded Artists Alternative\, a group devoted to non-traditional artistic methods and ideas.She has always chosen to explore unusal materials and techniques to apply to her practice.Her works have been exhibited throughout the hudson valley and she has won numerous awards. To see a sampling of her art\, go to www.mostrow.net. \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/zen-watercolor-card-workshop-with-monica-ostrow/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
CREATED:20250918T182132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T193036Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Watercolor with Stephanie Snyder | Oct. 2025
DESCRIPTION:Sundays\, 10 am – 12 pm \nOctober 12\, 19\, 26 \n$90 \nThis beginning watercolor class will be focused on producing finished work. (Please note\, for the October class there will be no beginners day as traditionally offered.) \nMany learn best when following along painting with an artist\, so that is the approach this class will follow. We will produce a finished painting each week with a different subject\, and returning students are welcomed.  The approach will be to paint fast and loose\, to cover the basics of watercolor by doing them\, and hopefully\, to have some fun. \n\n\nIn the event of wonderful weather\, this class may go outside to paint. This will be announced ahead of time.\n\n\nStephanie Snyder began painting in watercolor in 2022 at the Wallkill River Center for the Arts under the instruction of Alan Lewis. She enjoys painting landscapes in an impressionistic style\, and paints as often as her teaching career allows. She lists her influences as Alan Lewis\, Dusan Djukaric\, JMW Turner\, and Stanley Donwood.\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\nStudents are to bring their own supplies.  Specific recommendations will be discussed in the first class\, so bring what you already have rather than purchasing anything before that class.\n\nPaper- cold press paper recommended (100% cotton)\nBrushes – 3 basic brushes: #10 round\, a smaller brush for detail\, a larger quill brush (size 6) or mop brush of about an inch\nPaint – Avoid chalky mediums. Tubes will be easier to work with than pans.\nPalette – A watercolor palette has many wells for your paint and space to mix colors.\nOther – Not necessary for class\, but useful at home – A hairdryer\, painters tape\, tissues\, pencils\, paper towels\, etc.\n\n\nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/beginning-watercolor-with-stephanie-snyder-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Snyder":MAILTO:steffisnyder@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
CREATED:20250806T201917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T163517Z
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SUMMARY:Botanical Watercolor Painting with Roberta Rosenthal | Oct. 2025
DESCRIPTION:Thursday mornings\, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm \nOctober 9\, 16\, 23 \n$130\, $115 members \nWorking from live specimens and photos we will create a background behind accurate botanical subjects.  Draw and paint using watercolor pencils and tube\, or block watercolor. Create an atmosphere of time and place. Learn to blend pencils and watercolor layers. \nFor intermediate and advanced students. \nMATERIALS LIST \n\nCaran D’ache Supracolor II Aquarelle Soft set of 12 or 24 or more; additional colors: bluish pale and white\nGraphite Pencil HB lead technical pencil is best with fillable leads but a wood pencil is fine. Sharpener for pencil.\nKneaded eraser\nMagic white rub eraser\nBlock of 11 x 14 or 12 x 16 Arches hot press for botanical subjects using watercolor pencils. If using individual sheets\, then a foam core board and artist’s watercolor tape all around for the paper to remain flat. Or a block of Arches cold press.\nWater-brush to blend colors or a good quality kolinsky sable pointed watercolor brush\nA set of brushes: could include pointed short handle watercolor synthetic sable or real hair # 1\, 2\, 4\, 6 and a flat 1” brush.\n• Best quality round watercolor Raphael Kolinski sable 8404 or equivalent. Size #1 and #2 and #4.\nTube Watercolor Brands include Sennelier\, Schminke\, Holbein\, or M. Graham:\nyellow lemon\, cadmium yellow deep or Indian yellow\, Burnt Sienna\, Winsor red\, Vermillion\, Permanent rose or Quinacridone rose\, Quinacridone Violet or Magenta\, French ultramarine (deep)\, Cobalt blue\, Cerulean blue or Cinerous Blue\, Hookers Green or Sap green\, Payne’s gray\nGouache: M. Graham Titanium white gouache and a set of Caran D’Ache tube gouache paints. Set of 12 colors.\nOptional –  I also like Winsor Newton gouache Rose Tyrian color for flowers.\n\nPaper for watercolor with backgrounds: \n\nArches cold press 12”x 16” block or sheets for color pencil and watercolor combined.\nTracing paper my favorite is Borden Riley sheer trace parchment #90 or other brand\nSaral transfer paper\n\nOther: \n\nFine water mister\nWater dropper bottle\nPaper towels\, scissors\, and a non-serrated butter knife\nPorcelain Palette for watercolors with separate areas. Plastic is okay but stains.\n\n  \nFor over 40 years Roberta shared her expertise with hundreds of students as an instructor in both Botanical Art and Business Practices for Artists at the famed New York Botanical Garden and more recently locally at Wallkill River Center for the Arts School and Gallery\, Desmond Campus of Mount Saint Mary College\, Wurtsboro Art Alliance\, Catskill Art Society\, Ellenville Museum Library and Pine Bush Library. Her art is exhibited internationally\, collected by individuals and corporations. Roberta continues to travel finding unusual botanical specimens to paint or landscapes that she captures in plein air or sketches for future studio work. Her current home studio\, Squirrel’s Nest\, is located on top of Shawanga Mountain in Sullivan County\, New York with a view of the Hudson Valley.  \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATIONS
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/botanical-watercolor-painting-with-roberta-rosenthal-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Roberta Rosenthal":MAILTO:rozenart@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
CREATED:20250822T180155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T204200Z
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SUMMARY:Acrylic Painting with Nancy Reed Jones | Oct. 2025
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday afternoons\, 1-3 pm \nOctober 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 \nAt the Wallkill River Center for the Arts\n\n$160\, $140 Members\n\nThis class is for anyone who has always wanted to paint with acrylic but was intimidated by the more advanced classes. This class is meant to be a gathering of likeminded artists who want the joy of painting in a group atmosphere.\nAll levels welcome. For beginners\, we will cover all the beginner fundamentals of painting including supplies\, mixing color\, how to use brushes\, creating a good composition\, how to pick a subject\, identifying a focal point etc. For more advanced students\, there will be one on one time with the instructor to go over your piece and suggested guidance. \n\nYour piece will be worked on for multiple days\, don’t fret if it doesn’t finish the first day!\n\n\nFor beginners\, a picture will be posted in the Wallkill River Center for the Arts facebook group by Nancy that will be what you’ll be working off of\, please be sure to print off that image in color. Limited copies may be available. For more advanced students\, you’re encouraged to bring your own references or works in progress to work on.\nStudents will bring their own supplies. Beginners are welcome to sign up for the +Materials options  to have their supplies provided for the first class to get to know the supplies before you go out and buy your own. \nOil painters are welcome to attend! \n  \nSupply List For Acrylic Class: \n\nPaints; Grumbacher or Windsor and Newton tube acrylics.\nBasic Colors: Titanium White\, Ultramarine Blue\, Burnt Umber\, Alizarin Crimson\, Cadmium Yellow Light.\nBrushes: 1 inch flat\, 1/2 inch flat\, small filbert ( rounded tip) small round and #0 or # 1 liner brush\n11×14 or 12 x 16 canvas\, a couple. We will likely work on a piece multiple sessions.\nWet palette with palette paper and sponge that comes with it. (Sta-wet or similar)\nPaper towels\nWater container (We do have these in the green cabinet in the bathroom if you need one)\n\n\n  \nNancy Reed Jones is an award winning artist ( Champion of the Arts award from the Orange County Arts Council) as well as several other awards. She studied oil painting at the Huntington Arts League on Long Island. Nancy had her own mural business for many years and has painted murals in one of the Vanderbilt homes on Long Island. Nancy painted murals for the cancer patients in hospitals on Long Island where they were used for guided imagery to take away the patients pain.\nShe came to live in the Hudson Valley in 2004 and joined the Wallkill River School of Art where she now teaches acrylic workshops and plein air painting. She describes her painting style as Romantic Impressionism. \n  \nREFUND AND CANCEL
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/acrylic-painting-with-nancy-reed-jones-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Reed Jones":MAILTO:nartist57@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
CREATED:20250615T192812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T204518Z
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SUMMARY:Inter/Adv Drawing with William Noonan | Oct. 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, 12:30 – 3 pm \nOctober 6\, 13\, 20th \n$120\, $105 for Members \n  \nThis class is appropriate for artists who possess a basic understanding of the principles of drawing from life. Subjects like form\, scale\, shading and composition form the core of the curriculum and will consistently be revisited. Class work will include a variety of subjects\, often drawing still lives from life to hone our observational skills and exploring other subjects such as interiors\, landscapes\, portrait and figures from live and photographic resources. \nWilliam Noonan has been an instructor and active member of the Wallkill River School since its inception. He teaches both drawing and oil painting. \nwww.williamnoonan.com \n  \nMaterials List: \nsoft vine charcoal and at least 2 graphite pencils ( hb and  2b) \na pad of 18 x 24 newsprint paper \na pad of 14×17 white drawing paper \na drawing board to support your 18×24 pad \na real chamois (cheaper in automative dept.) \na kneaded eraser \nMars Plastic Eraser\, Single Eraser (or similar) \na pencil sharpener \n  \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/10-2025-inter-adv-drawing-with-william-noonan/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="William Noonan":MAILTO:wbnoonan@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T093000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
CREATED:20250813T212017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T212017Z
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SUMMARY:Color Comprehension for Painters with William Noonan
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\,  9:30 am – 12 noon \nOctober 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 (4 sessions) \n$160\, $140 Members \n  \nColor Comprehension for Painters – Making\, mixing and using color \nThis 4-week workshop focuses on color\, the fundamental component of painting. Harness this ethereal facet of painting. You will become more familiar with the nuances of color was we progress through a series of fun exercises. Students will be asked to challenge their perception and application of color as it relates to emotion\, mood\, and psychology. We will utilize practical applied experimentation of color mixing\, not academic theory. \nThis class is appropriate for painters of all full color mixable mediums such as oil\, acrylic\, gouache\, watercolor. Pastels can also be used if the set is large enough with a full range of color options. \nLevel: painters with a little to a lot of experience will be able to follow along easily; beginners may find this too advanced. \n  \nMaterials\nStudents should bring their full painting kit and we will discuss which pigments we will use.\nDay one will require 4 small 5x7ish boards or one large panel that can be divided into quadrants. Session 2\, 3 and 4 will require a canvas\, paper\, or board that is completable in one class session (9 x 12 in. to 11 x 14 in. range.)\n\n\n\n\nAbout the instructor:  https://www.williamnoonan.art\n\n\nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/color-comprehension-for-painters-with-william-noonan-2/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="William Noonan":MAILTO:wbnoonan@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
CREATED:20250821T215831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T215831Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Oil with William Noonan
DESCRIPTION:Friday \nOctober 3 \n6:30 – 8:30 pm \n$40 without materials\, $60 with all materials supplied \n  \nFor absolute beginners or oil painters who need a refresher and some renewed courage. \nTopics covered will include: materials\, pigments\, brushes\, solvents\, basic color mixing\, paint application\, how to start a painting. All the basic principles of oil painting with hands on practice. \nMaterials can be supplied * if you purchase the ‘+ materials’ and includes everything you need for the class including canvas; everyone else is expected to have all the materials on the materials list. \n*NOTE: supplied materials will be water mixable oils\, not the traditional solvent based process. \n  \nMaterials List:\nOil Painting Set up for beginners. Student grade paints are good for getting started\, you don’t need expensive artist grade paints. \nYELLOWS:\n1 Cadmium or Hansa Yellow Light\n1 Cadmium or Hansa yellow medium \nREDS & ORANGE:\n1 alizarin crimson or magenta or quinacridone magenta (purplish red)\n1 cadmium red medium (true red)\n1 Cadmium Orange \nBLUES:\n1 Ultramarine Blue\n1 Cerulean or Viridian \nEARTH TONES:\n1 Burnt or Raw Umber\n1 Yellow Ochre \nWHITE:\n1 Titanium White \nBRUSHES… China bristle filberts are the best. You will need to start out with a good range. Start with at least one filbert of each of these sizes #2\,3\,4\,5. Avoid synthetic bristles- they don’t stand up to the rigors of oil painting.\nSOLVENT… Gamsol or some other brand odorless mineral spirit. This is for traditional oils not water mixable oils.\nPALETTE… disposable paper palettes are fine to start out with.\nPALETTE KNIFE… the kind that has a bend in the handle and is shaped like a pointy trowel.\nCANVAS…For beginners it’s best to have a few canvas boards to start out with around 11×14. \nPAPER TOWELS ….. don’t forget these! They are invaluable.\n\n\n\n\nAbout the instructor\, William Noonan\n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/intro-to-oil-with-william-noonan/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="William Noonan":MAILTO:wbnoonan@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
CREATED:20250813T205919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T210227Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Beautiful Writing: The Art of the Love Letter with Jena Argenta
DESCRIPTION:3 Sunday evenings\, 5 – 7 pm \nSept. 21\, 28\, & Oct. 5 \n$125\, $110 members (includes min. materials fee) \n  \nBeyond Beautiful Writing: The Art of the Love Letter \nInterdisciplinary explorations in writing\, in calligraphies\, aesthetics\, and sensibilities. \nCalligraphy is often defined as beautiful writing. In practice\, it’s anything but. Ink reveals every hesitation\, arrogance\, hiding or turning away. Calligraphy\, while beautiful\, is also trembling & showing up for one’s shortcomings; is incremental shifts in habits in hand & in life; is a visual/historical map of intersecting languages\, sacred traditions\, & cultural legacies. Students will try out a variety of calligraphic forms—Arabic reed\, Chinese brush\, as well as hybrid tools (Arabic in the Chinese style). \nElements of calligraphic study & free-writing exercises are then used to explore ink work as a tool of listening & self-awareness. In ink\, as in writing\, as in life: Each hesitation\, impatience\, trembling\, each flight from love & toward her— each subtle arrogance- shows. However\, some of the most beautiful letters deviate & shake—revealing that tender capacity to reach & fail & reach anyway. Because missing the mark\, but carrying on in good company\, is sometimes the most beautiful thing. The aesthetic here is not first of shape or form\, but of showing up. \nThe first love letter you write will be to yourself. \n  \nAbout Jena Argenta:  \n  \nhttps://www.jenaargenta.com/ \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/beyond-beautiful-writing-the-art-of-the-love-letter-with-jena-argenta/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jena Argenata":MAILTO:info@jenaargenta.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
CREATED:20250715T180340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T210608Z
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SUMMARY:Wildly Colorful Landscape Painting Workshop with Shawn Dell Joyce
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 14 \n1 – 4 pm \n$85 ($75 Members) \nJoin WRCA founder Shawn Dell Joyce for this special afternoon workshop and learn to see color as value and to paint local scenes (photos provided.) Great way to loosen up your painting and not be so literal in your approach to color. Spark your imagination and have fun painting again! Start with a live demo of the process\, then walk through the process step-by-step. Once you learn this simple technique you can apply it to any subject or medium. Open to all media\, instructor demonstrates in pastel. \nSupply list: \nMedium of choice (acrylic\, oil\, watercolor primary colors plus B &W); pastel – 72 colors or more. \n8 x 10 in. canvas or paper\, brushes\, solvent\, paper towels\, etc. \n  \nAbout Shawn Dell Joyce: \nShawn Dell Joyce was raised on her family’s citrus farm in the Rio Grande Valley. The young woman moved North and studied painting and drawing at the University of North Texas. After graduation in 1986 she began her career as an artist’s apprentice in NY’s SoHo area\, and worked in the studios of many prestigious artists including Jeff Koons\, Mark Kostabi\, and Ronnie Cutrone. Her love of the landscape called her North to the Hudson Valley\, where she began teaching a series of plein air painting classes in 2000 throughout the Hudson Valley. Her classes became so popular that she hired other artists\, and founded a plein air school with an Arts and Agricultural mission based on the historic Hudson River School.  Now in it’s 20 th year\, The Wallkill River School continues to bring cultural tourism to the Hudson Valley region through plein air painting workshops and events on local farms\, historic sites and open spaces. She is still honored as founder and on the board of directors. She teaches workshops in pastel and plein air techniques across the country\, and is endorsed by Ampersand Pastelbords who supply materials for her demos and workshops. In 2017\, she was hired by UArt to do a plein air pastel workshop. She has also worked the plein air event circuit and participated in many prestigious events around the country\, bringing home awards for her loose and colorful paintings. She recently placed 1 st in the 2018 Inverness Plein Air Festival\, and 3 rd in the Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival. Last year she placed 1st in the Quick Draw at the 2017 Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival\, and People’s Choice in the International Plein Air Paint Out 2005 in Niagara Falls.  She is a signature member of New York Plein Air Painters (NYPAP)\, and International Plein Air Painters (IPAP)\, and has been featured in many national newspapers and magazines like the New York Times\, Plein Air Magazine\, Pastel Journal Magazine\, and Tampa Bay Magazine. She has participated in many national exhibits and plein air festivals\, and is represented by galleries in NY and Florida. Her works have been widely collected by corporations and families around the world including the Georges Pompidou Museum in France and the Museum of Modern Art in NY.
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/09-14-25-landscape-painting-with-shawn-dell-joyce/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shawn Dell Joyce":MAILTO:shawndelljoyce@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
CREATED:20250321T183834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T215412Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Oil with William Noonan
DESCRIPTION:Friday \nSeptember 12 \n6:30 – 8:30 pm \n$40 without materials\, $60 with all materials supplied \n  \nFor absolute beginners or oil painters who need a refresher and some renewed courage. \nTopics covered will include: materials\, pigments\, brushes\, solvents\, basic color mixing\, paint application\, how to start a painting. All the basic principles of oil painting with hands on practice. \nMaterials can be supplied * if you purchase the ‘+ materials’ and includes everything you need for the class including canvas; everyone else is expected to have all the materials on the materials list. \n*NOTE: supplied materials will be water mixable oils\, not the traditional solvent based process. \n  \nMaterials List:\nOil Painting Set up for beginners. Student grade paints are good for getting started\, you don’t need expensive artist grade paints. \nYELLOWS:\n1 Cadmium or Hansa Yellow Light\n1 Cadmium or Hansa yellow medium \nREDS & ORANGE:\n1 alizarin crimson or magenta or quinacridone magenta (purplish red)\n1 cadmium red medium (true red)\n1 Cadmium Orange \nBLUES:\n1 Ultramarine Blue\n1 Cerulean or Viridian \nEARTH TONES:\n1 Burnt or Raw Umber\n1 Yellow Ochre \nWHITE:\n1 Titanium White \nBRUSHES… China bristle filberts are the best. You will need to start out with a good range. Start with at least one filbert of each of these sizes #2\,3\,4\,5. Avoid synthetic bristles- they don’t stand up to the rigors of oil painting.\nSOLVENT… Gamsol or some other brand odorless mineral spirit. This is for traditional oils not water mixable oils.\nPALETTE… disposable paper palettes are fine to start out with.\nPALETTE KNIFE… the kind that has a bend in the handle and is shaped like a pointy trowel.\nCANVAS…For beginners it’s best to have a few canvas boards to start out with around 11×14. \nPAPER TOWELS ….. don’t forget these! They are invaluable.\n\n\n\n\nAbout the instructor\, William Noonan\n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/09-12-25-intro-to-oil-with-william-noonan/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="William Noonan":MAILTO:wbnoonan@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
CREATED:20250615T192004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T195934Z
UID:10003317-1757334600-1759149000@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:Inter/Adv Drawing with William Noonan | Sept. 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, 12:30 – 3 pm \nSeptember 8\, 15\, 29 \n$120 ($105 Members) \n  \nThis class is appropriate for artists who possess a basic understanding of the principles of drawing from life. Subjects like form\, scale\, shading and composition form the core of the curriculum and will consistently be revisited. Class work will include a variety of subjects\, often drawing still lives from life to hone our observational skills and exploring other subjects such as interiors\, landscapes\, portrait and figures from live and photographic resources. \nWilliam Noonan has been an instructor and active member of the Wallkill River School since its inception. He teaches both drawing and oil painting. \nwww.williamnoonan.com \n  \nSupply List: \nsoft vine charcoal and at least 2 graphite pencils ( hb and  2b) \na pad of 18 x 24 newsprint paper \na pad of 14×17 white drawing paper \na drawing board to support your 18×24 pad \na real chamois (cheaper in automative dept.) \na kneaded eraser \nMars Plastic Eraser\, Single Eraser (or similar) \na pencil sharpener \n  \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/09-2025-inter-adv-drawing-with-william-noonan/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="William Noonan":MAILTO:wbnoonan@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
CREATED:20250609T162921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T225205Z
UID:10003308-1757239200-1759053600@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:Beginning Watercolor with Stephanie Snyder | Sept. 2025
DESCRIPTION:Sundays\, 10 am – 12 pm \nSeptember 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 \n$120\, $100 Members ($90 to skip beginners day) \nThis beginning watercolor class will be focused on producing finished work. \nThe first day of the month’s session is for anyone who is just starting out and will cover basic techniques and materials. I would recommend that you attend the first class if you’re a first time student of this class. \nMany learn best when following along painting with an artist\, so that is the approach this class will follow. We will produce a finished painting each week with a different subject\, and returning students are welcomed.  The approach will be to paint fast and loose\, to cover the basics of watercolor by doing them\, and hopefully\, to have some fun. \n\n\nIn the event of wonderful weather\, this class may go outside to paint. This will be announced ahead of time.  Be sure to bring sunscreen\, a sunhat\, or other items to protect you and make you comfortable.\n\n\nStephanie Snyder began painting in watercolor in 2022 at the Wallkill River Center for the Arts under the instruction of Alan Lewis. She enjoys painting landscapes in an impressionistic style\, and paints as often as her teaching career allows. She lists her influences as Alan Lewis\, Dusan Djukaric\, JMW Turner\, and Stanley Donwood.\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\nStudents are to bring their own supplies.  Specific recommendations will be discussed in the first class\, so bring what you already have rather than purchasing anything before that class.\n\nPaper- cold press paper recommended (100% cotton)\nBrushes – 3 basic brushes: #10 round\, a smaller brush for detail\, a larger quill brush (size 6) or mop brush of about an inch\nPaint – Avoid chalky mediums. Tubes will be easier to work with than pans.\nPalette – A watercolor palette has many wells for your paint and space to mix colors.\nOther – Not necessary for class\, but useful at home – A hairdryer\, painters tape\, tissues\, pencils\, paper towels\, etc.\n\n\nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/09-2025-beginning-watercolor-with-stephanie-snyder/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Snyder":MAILTO:steffisnyder@hotmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T103000
DTSTAMP:20260501T175958
CREATED:20250806T184512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T174640Z
UID:10003363-1757154600-1758364200@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:Painted Papers and Printmaking with Jodi Doster
DESCRIPTION:Saturday mornings\, 10:30 am – 1 pm \nSeptember 6\, 12\, 20 \nAges 16+ \n$130\, $115 Members (includes materials fee) \nThis painted paper printmaking course introduces a range of techniques and materials\, including gelli plate printing\, linoleum cuts\, and various other printmaking processes. Participants will work with gelli plates to produce multi-layered\, colorful\, and textured monoprints. The curriculum covers essential methods such as paint application\, utilizing textural tools\, and creating images with stencils\, stamps\, and botanicals—all achievable without a large press. \nThe fundamentals of linoleum cut printmaking are also addressed\, emphasizing the significance of positive and negative space in print design. Students will sketch their concepts\, transfer them to printing blocks for carving\, and use a variety of sources for inspiration. Techniques include carving into soft linoleum\, impressing designs onto Styrofoam or foam board\, and transferring images to different surfaces using ink or paint. \nAdditionally\, students may explore styles such as Andy Warhol’s by employing two or three linoleum blocks\, working with both positive and negative carvings\, or applying the multiple block method. The use of colored inks and acrylic paints\, combined with registration techniques\, ensures precise and vibrant results. The course further explores an array of printmaking techniques and tools that can be incorporated into mixed media projects\, collage\, card making\, and art notebooks. \n  \nThere is no material list – class includes all materials. \n This class is suitable for people aged 16+ since we will be using sharp cutting tools. \n  \n \n \nMy name is Jodi Doster and I spent 21 years teaching science and art at Bristol Bay Borough Middle/High School in Naknek\, Alaska. I also was an Adjunct Professor for the University of Alaska Fairbanks BBC teaching biology and many art classes including watercolor\, drawing\, and ceramics. My teaching philosophy is a hands-on approach utilizing demonstration then working alongside students to create original pieces. I find working alongside students while discussing my process and thoughts helps students if they are stuck. I provide guidance to help students with learning new techniques and developing their own style. I am influenced by science and nature in my own artwork. I love color and have been inspired by the impressionism artists. I have been so inspired by them that I even named my dog Monet after one of my favorite impressionists! \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/printmaking-with-jodi-doster/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults,Classes for Children & Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jodi Doster":MAILTO:jdoster@bbbsd.net
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