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SUMMARY:Leslie Bender: Path of Jewels
DESCRIPTION:Leslie Bender: Path of Jewels\nNovember 14 – December 20\, 2026 \n\n“My painting traces my search for consciousness from the darkest shadows to my emerging light begun 40 years ago\, my search for connection has led me to Love.”  – Leslie Bender\n\n\n  \nLeslie Bender began her societal and cultural obligations as an artist in 1975\, earning a Bachelors in Fine Art from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. After graduating\, she worked with the Brooklyn Arts Council on mural projects in elementary schools and was subsequently hired as a C.E.T.A. mural painter in New Jersey in 1978. After 2 years\, she joined CityArts Workshop in NYC and painted community murals until 1985.  Ms. Bender joined other politically motivated artists\, and the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Downtown in Manhattan exhibited her political prints. \nCurrently\, Bender creates paintings\, drawings and prints in her loft studio in Kingston\, NY\, while exhibiting extensively in the Hudson Valley. She arrived in the Catskill Mountains in 1986\, joining with the Woodstock School of Art. There\, she contributed her printmaking expertise to the fledgling printmaking shop. In 1995\, Bender got a degree in scenic painting for theater\, and created many sets for regional theater and dance companies. In 2008\, she earned an MFA in printmaking from SUNY New Paltz. A 2019 mystical experience aroused 5-dimensional luminosity into an oeuvre of artwork long devoted to the search for Self within the darkness of subconsciousness. \nIn 2024\, Bender’s long held fascination with orchestra musicians was fulfilled with a grant from Arts Mid- Hudson. For a year\, she drew and painted the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra\, and in 2025 had a one-woman exhibit of her art at the Ritz in Newburgh\, NY. \n\n\nLearm more about the artist\, Leslie Bender \n  \nOPENING RECEPTION\nSaturday\, November 14\, 3 – 5 pm \nPlease join us to meet the artist and view the works; 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 \n  \nImage: Leslie Bender\, Beach Scene with Mentaur\, mixed media on paper\, 23 x 23 in.
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/leslie-bender-path-of-jewels/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events,Gallery Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Frame Loom Weaving Workshop with Courtney Salerno
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Afternoon \nNovember 15th \n$80\, $70 for Members (includes materials) \n  \nThis workshop is a welcoming introduction to frame loom weaving where participants will create their own handwoven wall hanging. Students will be guided from start to finish while having the freedom to follow their own creative process\, with no specific design pattern to follow. We will explore color\, texture\, and fiber choice while learning several weaving techniques\, including tabby weave\, rya knots\, rya loops\, soumak weave\, and pile weave. Each participant will have the opportunity to create a unique piece that reflects their own artistic style. \nAll materials are provided for the workshop\, including a frame loom\, weaving tools\, and access to a curated selection of fibers. Fibers are intentionally sourced from small women-owned businesses and local yarn shops throughout the Hudson Valley and tri-state region. A variety of hanging dowels will also be available to choose from\, including wood dowels\, driftwood\, and copper pipe. At the end of class\, participants will have the option to purchase their loom and weaving tools from the instructor if they would like to continue weaving on their own! \nAbout Courtney Salerno\, find on her Instagram  \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/frame-loom-weaving-workshop-with-courtney-salerno/
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:20261201T130000
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SUMMARY:Acrylic Painting with Nancy Reed Jones | Dec. 2026
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday afternoons\, 1-3 pm \nDecember 1\, 8\, 15 \nAt Wallkill River Center for the Arts\n\n$120\, $105 Members\n\n\n\nThis class is meant to be a gathering of likeminded artists who want the joy of painting in a group atmosphere and for students with basic acrylic painting knowledge.\n\nFor beginners moving to intermediate\, we will cover and refresh on the 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.\nYour piece will be worked on for multiple days\, don’t fret if it doesn’t finish the first day! \n\nFor students new to this class\, 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 the image in color and bring it to class. 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.  Oil painters are welcome to attend! \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  \nFor students with no previous painting experience\, see ABSOLUTE BEGINNER PAINTING with Nancy Reed Jones. \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-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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SUMMARY:Absolute Beginner Acrylic Painting with Nancy Reed Jones | Dec. 2026
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, 1 – 3 pm \nDecember 3\, 10\, 17 \nAt Wallkill River Center for the Arts\n\n$120\, $105 Members\n\n\n\nThis class is for those with little to no knowledge of painting. We start with the very basics: How to use the different brushes\, how to mix paint ( color theory)\, creating a good composition and all the beginner fundamentals you will need to go forward in becoming a  confident painter.\n\nThere is a supply list that will give you everything needed to begin.\nTake your first step to becoming an artist!\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/absolute-beginner-acrylic-painting-with-nancy-reed-jones-dec-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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SUMMARY:Oil Painting with William Noonan | Dec. 2026
DESCRIPTION:Saturday mornings\, 9:30 am – 12 pm \nDecember 5\, 12\, 19 \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. Critiques will be used throughout the session with one final critique on the last day of the class. \n  \nWilliam Noonan has been an instructor and active member of the Wallkill River Center for the Arts 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-dec-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:Beginners Oil Painting with William Noonan | Dec. 2026 - Pick a Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Saturday morning\, 10 am – 12 pm | Register for an individual class – pay as you go option \nDecember 5 \nDecember 12 \nDecember 19 \n$65/individual class – INCLUDES ALL MATERIALS (just show up and paint!) \nPlease enroll 48 hours prior to date requested. \n  \nNew to oil painting? Want to give it a try? This pay as you go option will allow you to join a Saturday morning session with personalized attention that will get you started on your oil painting journey. Materials are supplied by the instructor and you will learn what you need to set up your own kit if you wish to continue. \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. \n\nAbout the instructor\, William Noonan\n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/beginners-oil-painting-with-william-noonan-dec-2026-pick-a-saturday/
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:20261206T100000
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SUMMARY:Winter Watercolor Card Workshop with Stephanie Snyder
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 6th \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-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="Stephanie Snyder":MAILTO:steffisnyder@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T123000
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SUMMARY:Int/Adv Drawing with William Noonan | Dec. 2026
DESCRIPTION:Monday afternoons\, 12:30 – 3 pm \nDecember 7\, 14\, 21 \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-dec-2026/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Adults
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