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SUMMARY:Senior Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays \n9:30-12:00 \n  \nThis program is free for anyone over 65 years of age.  Guests under 65 are welcome as well for a donation of $5.00 per day. \nParticipants bring their own art materials and projects to work on and share with the group.   Artists of all ability and experience levels are encouraged to come be part of our community.  Build friendships\, make art! \n  \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/senior-drop-in-2-2/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults,Free Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vicki O'Neill":MAILTO:artsgal367@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000
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SUMMARY:Zen Watercolor Card Workshop with Monica Ostrow
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 19 \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-4/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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SUMMARY:CONCERT | Joe Lovano -  Trio Explorations with David Rothenberg and Michael Bisio
DESCRIPTION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts (WRCA) is pleased to present JOE LOVANO: TRIO EXPLORATIONS WITH DAVID ROTHENBERG AND MICHAEL BISIO as the kick-off of our 2026 music series. \n  \nGrammy Winner Joe Lovano leads a Creative Trio in Sonic Excursions. \nJoe Lovano: saxophones\, woodwinds\, percussion \nwith David Rothenberg: bass clarinet and Michael Bisio: acoustic bass \n  \nSunday\, March 15\, 3 – 5 pm\nThe Westinghouse Estate\, 62 Old Chester Road\, Goshen\, NY \n\n  \nPresented by WRCA\, this is the first of a four-concert series curated by vocalist and composer Judi Silvano. \n\nPLEASE NOTE\, the concert series is free and open to the public with a suggested donation of $20/person. Currently\, due to the intimate nature of concert location and limited seating\, advance registration for seating is NOW FULL.   \nStanding room will be available day of the concert and is on a first-come\, first served basis. \n_____ \n\n\n\nAbout the performers:\n  \nJoe Lovano \nGrammy-winning saxophonist\, composer and producer Joe Lovano is fearless in finding new modes of artistic expression. With a Grammy Win for his 52nd Street Themes and 14 other nominations\, he has won DownBeat Magazine’s Critics and Readers Polls countless times as Tenor Saxophonist\, Musician of the Year\, Jazz Album of the Year and Triple Crowns from DownBeat. He has also received numerous awards from Jazz Times and the Jazz Journalists Association for Tenor Saxophone\, Album of the Year and Musician of the Year. \n  \nBorn in Cleveland\, Ohio on December 29\, 1952 he attended the famed Berklee College of Music in Boston where years later he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate. Since 2001 he has held the Gary Burton Chair in Jazz Performance and is a founding faculty member since 2009 of the Global Jazz Institute at Berklee directed by Danilo Pérez. He is a guest lecturer at New York University’s Jazz Program\, Juilliard and Manhattan School of Music as well as Clinician at Universities around the globe. \n  \nFrom 1991 through 2016\, Lovano released an unprecedented 25 records as a leader for the historic Blue Note Records. Joe Lovano Quartet: Classic! Live at Newport featuring Hank Jones was recorded in 2005 and released in 2016 to critical acclaim. In 2019\, Lovano released his debut album as a bandleader on ECM Records\, Trio Tapestry\, with Marilyn Crispell and Carmen Castaldi. Over the next few years\, Lovano saw the release of three additional ECM Records albums: ROMA\, a collaboration with Enrico Rava; Arctic Riff\, a special guest appearance with the Marcin Wasilewski Trio; and the sophomore release from Lovano’s Trio Tapestry\, Garden of Expression. In 2021\, Lovano released Other Worlds\, his third album with Sound Prints\, a quintet he co-leads with trumpeter Dave Douglas. The next year brought a collaboration with guitarist Jakob Bro\, Once Around the Room: A Tribute to Paul Motian. In 2023\, Lovano released his third Trio Tapestry recording entitled\, Our Daily Bread. Most recently\, Lovano released Homage\, a follow-up recording with the Marcin Wasilewski Trio. \n  \nIn addition\, composer Mark Anthony Turnage wrote a Concerto for Saxophone and Chamber Orchestra for Joe called “A Man Descending” which has been performed globally and Maestro Michael Abene orchestrated an album of all-Lovano originals called Symphonica for the WDR Symphonic Orchestra and Big Band\, which was released on Blue Note and received a Grammy nomination. \n  \nJoe has performed and recorded with a long list of jazz greats including Woody Herman\, Dr. Lonnie Smith\, Mel Lewis\, Bob Brookmeyer\, Paul Motian\, Bill Frisell\, Tony Bennett\, Abbey Lincoln\, Charlie Haden\, John Scofield\, Gunther Schuller\, Elvin Jones\, McCoy Tyner\, Ed Blackwell\, Herbie Hancock\, Dave Holland\, Hank Jones\, Dave Liebman\, Michael Brecker\, Dave Douglas\, Judi Silvano\, Ravi Coltrane\, Chucho Valdés\, Ornette Coleman\, Diana Krall\, and many others. Joe has created an extensive body of work for his own ensembles including strings\, woodwinds\, his horn-rich Nonet\, the Classic Quartet\, Trio Tapestry\, and more. \n  \nJoe Lovano continues to explore new horizons within the world of music as a soloist\, bandleader and composer. \n\n\n  \nDavid Rothenberg  \nMusician and philosopher David Rothenberg wrote Why Birds Sing\, Bug Music\, Survival of the Beautiful and many other books\, published in at least eleven languages. He has more than forty recordings out\, including One Dark Night I Left My Silent House which came out on ECM\, and more recently Just Leave It All Behind and Lost Steps. He has performed or recorded with Pauline Oliveros\, Peter Gabriel\, Ray Phiri\, Suzanne Vega\, Scanner\, Elliott Sharp\, Umru\, Iva Bittová\, and the Karnataka College of Percussion. In 2024 he won a Grammy Award as part of For the Birds\, in the category of Best Boxed Set. Whale Music and Secret Sounds of Ponds are his latest books. Nightingales In Berlin and Eastern Anthems are his latest films. His piece Eleven Paths to Animal Music premiered at the Sammlung Hoffmann in Berlin in 2025. Rothenberg is Distinguished Professor at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. \n  \nMichael Bisio  \nBassist / composer Michael Bisio has been called a poet\, a wonder and one of the most virtuosic and imaginative performers on the double bass.  \n“The physicality of Mr. Bisio’s bass playing puts him in touch with numerous predecessors in the avante garde\, but his expressive touch is distinctive.”   The New York Times                 \nWith over a hundred fifty recordings in his discography\, more than two dozen as leader or co-leader as well as a dozen documenting his extraordinary association with piano icon Matthew Shipp\, Michael continues to grow and live in the tradition – The tradition is to move the tradition forward. \n  \n___________ \nAbout the concert location:   \nThe Westinghouse Estate – Join us for the first concert of our 2026 Season at the historic mansion built in 1929 by the Westinghouse family on 14 acres in the rolling hills of Goshen NY.   In the mid-1970’s the property was purchased by the famous Gabor sisters where they created a Health Spa.  It is presently being renovated as a Bed and Breakfast and Event Space in this historic Hudson Valley town.  \n\n  \nWRCA’s 2026 concert series has been made possible thanks to the support of (as of 1/30/26): \n \n  \n \n \n \n \nWallkill River Center for the Arts programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/concert-joe-lovano-trio-explorations-with-david-rothenberg-and-michael-bisio/
LOCATION:The Westinghouse Estate\, 62 Old Chester Road\, Goshen\, New York
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Music,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Oil Painting with William Noonan | March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Saturday mornings\, 9:30 am – 12 pm \nMarch 7\, 14\, 21st \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-march-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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SUMMARY:Botanical Drawing with Graphite and Watercolor Pencils with Roberta Rosenthal | March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Thursday mornings\, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm \nMarch 5\, 12\, 19th \n$140\, $120 \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-march-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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SUMMARY:Acrylic Painting with Nancy Reed Jones | March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday afternoons\, 1-3 pm \nMarch 3\, 10\, 17 and 24 \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-mar-2026/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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SUMMARY:Int/Adv Drawing with William Noonan | March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Monday afternoons\, 12:30 – 3 pm \nMarch 2\, 9\, 16 \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-march-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:20260301T100000
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SUMMARY:Beginning Watercolor with Stephanie Snyder | March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Sundays\, 10 am – 12 pm \nMarch 1\, 8\, 15\, and 22 \n$120\, $100 Members ($90 skip Intro. Day) \n\nThe first day of the month’s session – 03/1/26 – 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-march-2026/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T100000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Pastel Workshop with Laura Martinez-Bianco
DESCRIPTION:Saturday & Sunday\, February 21 & 22\, 2026 \n10 am – 2 pm \n\nTwo day workshop (4 hours each day) \n$160\, $145 Members \nMaterials included – $180\, $165 Members \n  \nThis 2 day workshop will introduce pastels materials\, surfaces and techniques while providing time to complete a pastel painting. As well as time to work\, there will be a focus on the history of pastel\, current pastel artists and techniques\, Students should come ready to explore and play with pastels regardless of the experience with the medium. \n\nLaura Martinez-Bianco has spent her life in the Hudson Valley and has always appreciated and valued the beauty of it’s landscape. Her paintings are inspired by her surroundings\, whether at home or abroad. After receiving her degree in Art Education from SUNY New Paltz\, she continued to study painting with local artists in the Hudson Valley. \nLaura has taught and hosted painting workshops in Italy and Cape Cod. Workshops provide her with an opportunity to paint and to teach others the Plein Air experience. Her work spans a variety of medium including pastel\, oil and printmaking; recently focusing on encaustics. Her work is in private collections throughout the US\, Italy and Denmark. Her work has been exhibited in Regional and National Exhibits while receiving numerous awards. \n \n\nMaterials suggested:\nA set of introductory soft pastels- suggested pastel brands Schminke\, Sennelier\, Unison\nA variety of landscape photos to be used as inspiration-your own is preferable \nInstructor will provide a variety of paper and surfaces to work on\nInstructor will provide a variety of pastels that the students can use alongside their own \n  \nMaximum class size 12 \n\nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/intro-to-pastel-workshop-with-laura-martinez-bianco/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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SUMMARY:Legacy Exhibit | George Hayes and Gene Bove
DESCRIPTION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts (WRCA) annual Legacy Exhibit\, on view February 21 through March 22\, 2026 features two well-loved and dearly missed artists\, George Hayes and Gene Bove.  \n  \nGeorge Hayes started painting with what was then the Wallkill River School in 2003\, often arriving at plein air class on his motorcycle. “Besides being hella cool\, George was a genuinely nice person\,” enthused Shawn Dell Joyce\, founding WRCA executive director.    \nHayes was known to take new artists under his wing and freely share techniques. He often demonstrated perspective to newbies and was soon hired to demonstrate for the plein air series. It wasn’t long before he developed a following\, and started teaching classes. George made himself invaluable in the office as well\, and was soon on regular rotation as office staff.  \n“George was more than a friend to most of us\,” continued Dell Joyce.  “He was respectful and kind to all. He made us all better people\, whether in the board meetings or out plein air painting.” \n  \nGene Bove joined “Landscapes on Location” at their third outing in Pine Bush in 2001. His wife Marilyn\, saw a write up in the paper and signed them both up. Both became invaluable to forming the fledgling Wallkill River School. Gene had a strong background in advertising and immediately became an asset designing printed matter and ads for the organization. Gene brought a hilarious sense of humor and deep love of painting to the group. He became a partner in the original LLC founded in 2004\, then a founder of the nonprofit in 2008.  \nBove was in high demand and the most popular teacher for many years. Dell Joyce remembers her friend and colleague fondly\, “Gene greeted every situation with his humor and good nature. He kept us all in stitches and giggles while painting.” \n  \nOPENING RECEPTION\nSaturday\, February 21st\, 3 – 5 pm \nPlease join us to view the works and celebrate these artists who were integrally involved with WRCA; light refreshments will be served. \n  \nThe WRCA galleries and art reception are always free and open to the public. \nGallery hours: Friday – Sunday\, 12 – 5 pm
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/legacy-exhibit-george-hayes-gene-bove/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTSTAMP:20260404T015606
CREATED:20260122T222956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T175053Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Instructors' Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Wallkill River Center for the Arts is pleased to present this annual exhibition showcasing the diverse talents of our art instructors\, on view February 21 – March 22\, 2026. \n  \nCelebrating the talent of our teaching artists\, come view artworks in a variety of mediums and styles. Exhibiting artists include Jena Argenta\, Carl Grauer\, Margaret Grasso\, Jodi Doster\, Betsy Jacaruso\, Elizabeth Keithline\, Eileen MacAvery\, Laura Martinez-Bianco\, William Noonan\, Vicki ONeill\, Monica Ostrow\, Nancy Reed-Jones\, Roberta Rosenthal\, Stephanie Snyder\, and Marlene Weidenbaum. \n  \n                        \n  \nThe WRCA galleries are free and open to the public. \nGallery hours: Friday – Sunday\, 12 – 5 pm
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/2026-instructors-showcase/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015606
CREATED:20260111T193853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T193853Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Oil with William Noonan
DESCRIPTION:Friday \nFebruary 20 \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-10/
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:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015606
CREATED:20260117T184555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T202252Z
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SUMMARY:Zen Watercolor Card Workshop with Monica Ostrow
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 19 \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-3/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015606
CREATED:20260127T181806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T005545Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Members' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us IN PERSON for WRCA’s Annual Members’ Meeting on Saturday\, February 7\, 2026 | 2 pm.   \n\nMembers:  If you were a member in 2025 or joined and paid your dues for 2026 by December 31\, 2025\, please return your BALLOT by email\, mail or in person before the meeting date.  If there is ANY CHANCE you may not be able to attend the meeting\, please sign and return your PROXY. \n\nWhat is the Proxy and why is it important?  A proxy is a substitute for a member being present at the meeting.  Our by-laws require us to hold an annual members meeting and we must have enough of our members\, or their proxies\, present to conduct the meeting\, otherwise\, we will have to reschedule and hope to have enough members the next time to have a quorum.  On the proxy form\, you can assign your vote to the board of directors or you can name an individual to vote on your behalf if you are sure they will be present at the meeting. \nHelp us by returning your proxy\, but still attend the meeting if you can.  At the meeting we present detailed information on how the organization is functioning financially\, what services it provides to the community\, and share plans in the works for the year ahead.  We want to see you! \n  \n2026-Annual-Members-Meeting-Packet \n2026-Annual-Members-Meeting-Notice \n2026-Annual-Meeting-Ballot \n2026-Annual-Meeting-Proxy \n  \nWRCA Agenda – 2026-02-07 Annual Members Meeting \nWRCA 2025 Annual Meeting Minutes \nWRCA 2025 ANNUAL REPORT – Members Meeting 2026-02-07 \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/2026-annual-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Gallery Events,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallkill River Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@wallkill.art
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015606
CREATED:20260111T183521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T183521Z
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SUMMARY:Oil Painting with William Noonan | Feb. 2026
DESCRIPTION:Saturday mornings\, 9:30 am – 12 pm \nFebruary 7\, 14\, 21st \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-feb-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:20260206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015606
CREATED:20260111T193528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T193528Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Oil with William Noonan
DESCRIPTION:Friday \nFebruary 6 \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-9/
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:20260205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015606
CREATED:20260114T233241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T233241Z
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SUMMARY:Botanical Drawing with Graphite and Watercolor Pencils with Roberta Rosenthal | Feb. 2026
DESCRIPTION:Thursday mornings\, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm \nFebruary 5\, 12\, 19th \n$140\, $120 \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-feb-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:20260203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015606
CREATED:20251223T140608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T140608Z
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SUMMARY:Acrylic Painting with Nancy Reed Jones | Feb. 2026
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday afternoons\, 1-3 pm \nFebruary 3\, 10\, 17 and 24 \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-feb-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:20260202T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015606
CREATED:20260117T184611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T184611Z
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SUMMARY:Int/Adv Drawing with William Noonan | Feb. 2026
DESCRIPTION:Monday afternoons\, 12:30 – 3 pm \nFebruary 2\, 9\, 16 \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-feb-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:20260201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015606
CREATED:20251223T141243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T211048Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Watercolor with Stephanie Snyder | Feb. 2026
DESCRIPTION:Sundays\, 10 am – 12 pm \nFebruary 1\, 8\, 15\, and 22 \n$120\, $100 Members ($90 skip Intro. Day) \n\nThe first day of the month’s session – 02/1/26 – 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-feb-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015606
CREATED:20251212T203533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T203533Z
UID:10003434-1769193000-1769200200@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:Intro to Oil with William Noonan
DESCRIPTION:Friday \nJanuary 23 \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-8/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
ORGANIZER;CN="William Noonan":MAILTO:wbnoonan@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015606
CREATED:20251222T001638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T173004Z
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SUMMARY:Painted Papers and Printmaking with Jodi Doster
DESCRIPTION:Friday Evening\, 5:30 – 8:30 pm \nJanuary 16th \nAges 16+ \n$50 \nThis painted paper printmaking night introduces a range of techniques and materials\, including gelli plate printing\, and various textures and mediums in the printmaking processes. Participants will work with gelli plates to produce multi-layered\, colorful\, and textured monoprints. All materials and instructions will be laid out for participants to jump in and start making color full papers and prints.  We will apply essential methods such as paint application\, utilizing textural tools\, and creating images with stencils\, stamps\, and botanicals—all achievable without a large press set and ready to go. \nThe night will explore an array of printmaking papers 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/painted-papers-and-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015606
CREATED:20251221T015020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T234649Z
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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:20260110T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015606
CREATED:20251217T193017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T193017Z
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SUMMARY:OPENING RECEPTION | 2026 Annual Members' Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Wallkill River Center for the Arts is pleased to present this annual exhibition showcasing the diverse talents of our members\, on view January 10 – February 15\, 2026. \n\nArtists’ Reception: Saturday\, January 10th\, 3 – 5 pm\nJoin us in the galleries on opening day to view the works and meet the artists. Vote for your favorite artwork while enjoying light refreshments and conversation. Awards – selected by attendees at the reception – announced at 4:30 pm. \n  \nThe galleries and art receptions are always free and open to the public. \nGallery hours: Friday – Sunday\, 12 – 5 pm
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/opening-reception-2026-annual-members-exhibit/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015606
CREATED:20251212T203227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T012604Z
UID:10003431-1768037400-1769256000@wallkill.art
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;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTSTAMP:20260404T015606
CREATED:20260122T220233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T220233Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Members' Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Wallkill River Center for the Arts is pleased to present this annual exhibition showcasing the diverse talents of our members\, on view January 10 – February 15\, 2026. \n  \nThe Peoples Choice Awards – voted on by the attendees at the opening reception on January 10\, 2026 \nSusan Baldwin\, Venice Masks\, Pastel – 1st Place \n \nMichael Tobin\, Mom in Newfoundland\, Oil on Linen – 2nd Place (left)\nEllen Joyce Trayer\, Bison\, Watercolor – 3rd Place (right) \n    \nThe WRCA galleries and art reception are always free and open to the public. \nGallery hours: Friday – Sunday\, 12 – 5 pm
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/2026-annual-members-exhibit/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T015606
CREATED:20251212T203054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T203650Z
UID:10003432-1767983400-1767990600@wallkill.art
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:20260404T015606
CREATED:20251217T182412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T182412Z
UID:10003440-1767704400-1769526000@wallkill.art
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
DTSTAMP:20260404T015606
CREATED:20251212T202943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T163309Z
UID:10003429-1767616200-1768834800@wallkill.art
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
DTSTAMP:20260404T015606
CREATED:20251217T182159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T182159Z
UID:10003438-1767520800-1769342400@wallkill.art
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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