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SUMMARY:03/14/25 Intro to Oil with William Noonan
DESCRIPTION:Friday \nMarch 14th \n6:30-8:30pm \n$40 without materials \n$60 with all materials supplied \n$40\, $60 to include materials in your registration \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  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/03-14-25-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;VALUE=DATE:20250314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
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SUMMARY:Hopkinesque by Mark Hopkins: Art That Thinks
DESCRIPTION:Mark Hopkins is a regional artist whose style has strong similarities to surrealism\, most notably Salvador Dalí. His work deals with some of the same issues the original surrealists grappled with – the alienation of modernism\, the irrationality of war\, and the study of human psychology. Like the surrealists\, Hopkins engages spontaneous\, creative processes to arrive at novel forms of imagery. Like Dali\, Hopkins’ work features recognizable objects in unrecognizable contexts to elicit an irrational and subconscious reaction or response. \nHopkins’ begins each work with stream-of-consciousness sketches that he carefully works into complex compositions for the canvas. It is only during the painting process that he fully resolves any remaining design issues. \n  \nAbout the artist: Born in Poughkeepsie\, NY\, Mark Hopkins discovered his passion for art early in life\, leading him to graduate with a BA from St. Olaf College in 1981. His journey as an artist has taken him across the globe\, from Asia to Europe\, where he explored diverse cultures and perspectives\, integrating them into his work. Over the decades\, he has painted murals\, created illustrations\, and worked in theater\, film\, and graphic design. Now based in Rhinebeck\, NY\, he focuses on studio work that reflects a lifetime of travel and creative exploration. His art blends realism with abstraction\, influenced by everything from Thai and Balinese culture to modern American life\, seeking to capture the essence of human connection and spirit. \n  \nHopkinesque by Mark Hopkins: Art That Thinks | March 14 – April 27\, 2025 \nReception and meet the artist: Saturday\, March 22nd\, 3 – 5 pm \nGallery hours:  Friday – Sundays\, 12-5 pm \n  \n     \n  \nhttps://www.hopkinesque.com/
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/hopkinesque-by-mark-hopkins-art-that-thinks/
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:Between Realms: The Visionary Etchings of Kurt Seligmann
DESCRIPTION:On display March 14 – April 27\, 2025 \nOpen to the public Friday – Sundays\, 12-5 pm \nReception: Saturday\, March 22nd\, 3 – 5 pm \n  \nWRCA CELEBRATES SURREALISM in a Collaboration with the Seligmann Center \nSwiss Surrealist painter Kurt Seligmann was a world traveler\, who spent his final years in Sugar Loaf NY\, where visitors to his home and studio included world renowned artists Alexander Calder\, Yves Tanguy\, Marcel Duchamp\, and Max Ernst\, among many others. Among Seligmann’s students there\, were Robert Motherwell and Orange County’s own Frank Shuback. \n“As we approach the end of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Surrealism\, we are excited to have a selection of Kurt Seligmann’s etchings from the Seligmann Estate in Sugar Loaf to be exhibited here at the Wallkill River Center for the Arts (WRCA) in Montgomery NY\,” says WRCA executive director Ursula Morgan. \nThe unique exhibit will also explore the artist’s place in the story of Surrealism. The Jewish Seligmann\, along with his wife Arlette\, was the first of the European Surrealists to emigrate at the start of WWII. Subsequently\, the couple were instrumental in helping to extricate a number of their fellow artists and writers from Occupied France. \n“In my position as Chair of the Seligmann Center Art Committee at Vision Hudson Valley\, I’m excited to curate and take part in this collaboration with WRCA\, which is my former work home of seven years\,” remarks Sarah Fortner.  “This exhibition was in the talking stages over a year ago and I’m pleased to be able to see it come to fruition.” \n  \n   \n  \n  \nThis exhibit is made possible through the partnership of The Seligmann Center and Vision Hudson Valley \nhttps://www.kurtseligmanncenter.org/ \n \n \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/kurt-seligmann-retrospective-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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SUMMARY:03-2025 Crochet for Beginners with Debbie Femiak
DESCRIPTION:March 6\, 13\, 20\, 27th \nThursdays\, 1 – 3pm \n$140 per person\, $120 Members \nSuitable for beginners\, ages 10 – 100 \nLearn how to crochet and make beautiful yarn goods from someone who has been crocheting for over 50 years. Start with making a chain and learning the single crochet stitch. This simple stitch is great for your first project of making a scarf. After this is mastered\, other stitches will be added (double and triple crochet) plus ways to combine them for fancier designs. Classes will be modified according to the students’ desires. Reading patterns will also be explored. If interest continues\, an intermediate and advanced class may be offered. Please bring a skein of yarn (size 4) and a crochet hook (size I or J). Instructor will bring examples of other yarns and hooks\, plus some potential project ideas. \nMaterials List: \n\n1 Skein of Yarn size 4\nCrochet Hook size I or J\n\nDebbe Cushman Femiak is a Newburgh artist that grew up in Vermont and draws upon her father’s talent and her mother’s creativity. She has been an instructor of children’s art and adult fiber art classes at Wallkill River Center for the Arts in previous years. She is a versatile artist\, equally comfortable\, in drawing\, acrylics\, pastels\, pen & ink\, as well as fiber arts. She recently retired and wants to become active in the arts and crafts area again\, since she now has more time. People have recently been requesting crochet classes and she has over 50 years’ experience in this field and wants to share her skills with others. \nAlready know how to crochet and want to practice your craft with likeminded people? Join our Tuesday afternoon group that meets twice a month! \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/03-2025-crochet-for-beginners-with-debbie-femiak/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T150000
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CREATED:20241208T210058Z
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SUMMARY:03/2025 All Levels Acrylic with Nancy Reed Jones
DESCRIPTION:March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25th \nTuesdays \n1-3pm \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.\nFor 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/03-2025-all-levels-acrylic-with-nancy-reed-jones/
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:20250303T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125431
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SUMMARY:03/2025 Inter/Adv Drawing with William Noonan
DESCRIPTION:March\, 3\, 10\, 17th \nMondays\, 12:30-3pm \nIn Person \n$120 ($105 Members) \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 \nmaterials: \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/03-2025-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:20250302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125431
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T170433Z
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SUMMARY:03/2025 Beginning Watercolor with Alan Lewis
DESCRIPTION:Sundays\, 10am-12pm \nMarch 2\, 9\, 16\, 23rd \n$120 ($100 Members) ($90 to skip beginners day) \nThe first day of the months’ session is for anyone who is just starting out or needs more guidance. I would recommend that you attend if you’re a first time student of this class! \n\nThis beginning watercolor class will be focused on producing finished work.  I have noticed that I have learned 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. The first day is for beginners who need to learn the starting techniques and the materials.\n\nIn the event of wonderful weather\, this class may go outside to paint! Be sure to bring sunscreen\, a sunhat\, or other item to protect you and make you comfortable.\n\n\nAlan Lewis has been painting in watercolor since 2013\, and usually paints every day.  His subjects vary from portraits to pets to landscapes\, and he enjoys painting plein air whenever possible.  His paintings are looser and more impressionistic\, rather than highly detailed\, and he has been most significantly influenced by the watercolor master Alvaro Castagnet.  A member of the Wallkill River School\, Goshen Art League\, Lower Hudson Valley Plein Air Painters\, and Northeast Watercolor\, he has also recently been awarded for art done with the Friends of the Great Swamp.\n\nStudents will bring their own supplies.\nMinimum 3 Students.\n    \n\n\n\nPaper- I would recommend Strathmore 300 (or better but a little more expensive 400) series\, cold press paper.\nBrushes – A beginner kit might have 1 #10 round\, one smaller brush for detail\, and one larger flat or map brush of about an inch. It is nice to have some different sizes\, but you don’t need expensive brushes to start.\nPaint – Avoid chalky mediums like Reeves. 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 really necessary in this class\, but will be useful at home- A hairdryer\, painters tape\, paper towels\, etc.\n\n\nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/03-2025-beginning-watercolor-with-alan-lewis/
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="Alan Lewis":MAILTO:Arcanus1@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125431
CREATED:20241207T184822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T170725Z
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SUMMARY:03/2025 Oil Painting with William Noonan
DESCRIPTION:March 1\, 8\, 15th \nSaturday mornings at 9:30-12pm \n$120\, $105 for Members \nLive In Person – Painting with William Noonan \nFor beginner\, intermediate and advanced students. This course is conducted live in the classroom. The instructor’s main medium is oils but any painting medium is welcome in this class. \n  \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. \nNOTE: Masks are not required for vaccinated students\, but masks and 6 foot social distancing is required for unvaccinated students. \n  \nMaterials List \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/03-2025-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125431
CREATED:20241207T172948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T184729Z
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SUMMARY:02/21/25 Intro to Oil with William Noonan
DESCRIPTION:Friday \nFebruary 21st \n6:30-8:30pm \n$40 without materials \n$60 with all materials supplied \n$40\, $60 to include materials in your registration \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  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/02-21-25-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:20250213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125431
CREATED:20241103T203558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T172138Z
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SUMMARY:02/25 Botanical Drawing in Watercolor Pencil and Watercolor with Roberta Rosenthal
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, February 13\, 20\, 27th \nSnow Day March 5th \n10:00am -12:30 pm \n$175\, $150 members \nFor intermediate and advanced students \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. Artists will work from live specimens and photos. \nMaterials List (First part) \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.  \nLimit 6-8 students. \nREFUND AND CANCELLATIONS
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/02-25-botanical-drawing-in-watercolor-pencil-and-watercolor-with-roberta-rosenthal/
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:20250209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T120000
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SUMMARY:02/2025 Beginning Watercolor with Alan Lewis
DESCRIPTION:Sundays\, 10am-12pm \nFebruary 2\, 9\, 16\, 23rd \n$120 ($100 Members) ($90 to skip beginners day) \nThe first day of the months’ session is for anyone who is just starting out or needs more guidance. I would recommend that you attend if you’re a first time student of this class! \n\nThis beginning watercolor class will be focused on producing finished work.  I have noticed that I have learned 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. The first day is for beginners who need to learn the starting techniques and the materials.\n\nIn the event of wonderful weather\, this class may go outside to paint! Be sure to bring sunscreen\, a sunhat\, or other item to protect you and make you comfortable.\n\n\nAlan Lewis has been painting in watercolor since 2013\, and usually paints every day.  His subjects vary from portraits to pets to landscapes\, and he enjoys painting plein air whenever possible.  His paintings are looser and more impressionistic\, rather than highly detailed\, and he has been most significantly influenced by the watercolor master Alvaro Castagnet.  A member of the Wallkill River School\, Goshen Art League\, Lower Hudson Valley Plein Air Painters\, and Northeast Watercolor\, he has also recently been awarded for art done with the Friends of the Great Swamp.\n\nStudents will bring their own supplies.\nMinimum 3 Students.\n    \n\n\n\nPaper- I would recommend Strathmore 300 (or better but a little more expensive 400) series\, cold press paper.\nBrushes – A beginner kit might have 1 #10 round\, one smaller brush for detail\, and one larger flat or map brush of about an inch. It is nice to have some different sizes\, but you don’t need expensive brushes to start.\nPaint – Avoid chalky mediums like Reeves. 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 really necessary in this class\, but will be useful at home- A hairdryer\, painters tape\, paper towels\, etc.\n\n\nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/02-2025-beginning-watercolor-with-alan-lewis/
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="Alan Lewis":MAILTO:Arcanus1@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125431
CREATED:20250127T160144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T201103Z
UID:10003206-1739026800-1739034000@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:Members & Teachers Reception
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 8th \n3:00 – 5:00 pm \nWRCA is pleased to present this annual exhibition showcasing the diverse talents of our members and teachers. \nJoin us in the galleries on Saturday\, February 8th from 3 – 5 pm to view the works and meet the artists. Vote for your favorite artwork while enjoying light refreshments and conversation; awards announced at 4:30 pm. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nComing to the reception? Consider bringing a sharable snack! Sign up here.
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/members-teachers-reception/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events,Gallery Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125431
CREATED:20241214T213533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T205614Z
UID:10002927-1739008800-1739016000@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:02/08/2025 Boho Charm Bracelet Workshop with Janet Baskerville
DESCRIPTION:Saturday February 8th \n10am – 12pm \nAt the Wallkill River Center for the Arts \n$60\, $55 Members \nCome and join me in this fun relaxed boho charm bracelet workshop suitable for all levels. You will have access to a large array of colorful enamel charms and beads to create your own one of kind charm bracelets to keep for yourself or give as a gift. \nNo special skills or tools required\, just come prepared to have some fun and learn a new skill. All supplies provided. \nArtist Statement: My ethnic heritage and experiences are my greatest influences.  I enjoy working three dimensionally\, as it is an intuitive process.  Jewelry is my passion and I like the tactile nature of combining various methods of construction\, such as forging metal\, stamping and etching metal\, wire wrapping and weaving\, beading\, resin casting and the inclusion of relic-like found objects and artifacts. I enjoy mixed-media collage and use paint\, paper\, fabric\, fibers\, resin\, wood and clay in my work as well. I am fascinated with the results when a combination of these materials and methods comes together in a completed piece to evoke a one of a kind ethnic feeling that tells a story. \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/02-08-2025-boho-charm-bracelet-workshop-with-janet-baskerville/
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="Janet Baskerville":MAILTO:jbask7@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125431
CREATED:20241208T202147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T202147Z
UID:10002922-1738942200-1738949400@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:02/25 Friday Afternoon Animation with Aedan Ciganek
DESCRIPTION:February 7\, 14\, 21st \n\nFridays 3:30-5:30pm\nIn Person at the Wallkill River Center for the Arts \nOpen to beginning and intermediate students \nSuitable for grades 6th – 12th \n$110 per student \nAnimation Class Preview \nAnimation is the art of bringing your drawings to life! Whether you’re interested in traditional animation\, game animation\, anime\, 3D animation\, or just want to make your doodles move around with style\, this class is for you. Students will learn about the principles of animation\, and how to apply their knowledge in creative ways. They’ll see how observing the natural world can bring their animation skills to the next level. And most importantly\, it’s gonna be a lot of fun! \nAedan Ciganek is an up-and-coming animator from the Hudson Valley. He has a passion for 2D animation\, cartooning\, and character design. Since 2014 he’s been honing his craft\, and loves encouraging others to enter the world of animation. \n  \nThere is a class set of tablets available to use. If you wish for your child to use yours\, please see the following materials list: \n  \nMaterials needed: \n– iPad or other similar drawing tablet \n– Stylus (optional but VERY helpful) \nSoftware needed: \n– Animation App such as: Procreate\, Flipaclip\, etc. \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/02-25-friday-afternoon-animation-with-aedan-ciganek/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Children & Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aedan Ciganek":MAILTO:akadooanimations@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125431
CREATED:20241208T205106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T205106Z
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SUMMARY:02/2025 All Levels Acrylic with Nancy Reed Jones
DESCRIPTION:February 4\, 11\, 18\, 25th \nTuesdays \n1-3pm \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.\nFor 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/02-2025-all-levels-acrylic-with-nancy-reed-jones/
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:20250203T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125431
CREATED:20241207T175253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T175253Z
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SUMMARY:02/2025 Inter/Adv Drawing with William Noonan
DESCRIPTION:February 3\, 10\, 17th \nMondays\, 12:30-3pm \nIn Person \n$120 ($105 Members) \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 \nmaterials: \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/02-2025-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:20250201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125431
CREATED:20250111T183906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T141642Z
UID:10003198-1738432800-1738440000@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:25-02-01 Sip & Paint for the Humane Society of Walden
DESCRIPTION:February 1st \n6:00 – 8:00pm \n$40 per person \nAdults and Teens\, join us for a Paint & Sip Night to support the Humane Society of Walden. \nThis fun and creative event is perfect for seasoned artists and first-timers alike. Our instructor\, Shane Daley\, will guide you step-by-step as you create your very own charming gnome on canvas. Whether you’re celebrating love with friends\, a special someone\, or flying solo\, this whimsical painting is sure to brighten your Valentine’s season. \nBring your favorite drink and snack to enjoy as you paint in a relaxed\, fun atmosphere. Supplies and good vibes provided—just bring your creativity! \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/25-02-01-sip-paint-for-the-humane-society-of-walden/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125431
CREATED:20241207T184039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T170504Z
UID:10002914-1738402200-1738411200@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:02/2025 Oil Painting with William Noonan
DESCRIPTION:February 1\, 8\, 15th \nSaturday mornings at 9:30-12pm \n$120\, $105 for Members \nLive In Person – Painting with William Noonan \nFor beginner\, intermediate and advanced students. This course is conducted live in the classroom. The instructor’s main medium is oils but any painting medium is welcome in this class. \n  \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. \nNOTE: Masks are not required for vaccinated students\, but masks and 6 foot social distancing is required for unvaccinated students. \n  \nMaterials List \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/02-2025-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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250310
DTSTAMP:20260404T125431
CREATED:20250127T155818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T175751Z
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SUMMARY:Members & Teachers Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:The Wallkill River Center for the Arts is pleased to present this annual exhibition showcasing the diverse talents of our members and art instructors\, on view January 31 – March 9\, 2025. \nExhibiting artists include Richard Arnold\, Rose Arnold\, Paula Arwen Owen\, Ciro Attardo\, Susan Baldwin\, Victoria Ballas Armas\, Sandra Belitza-Vazquez\, Jane Bloom\, Jack Broomhead\, G M Comicz\, Beverly Cooper\, Marguerite Cuciti\, Lisa DeLuise\, Dennis Fanton\, George Geysen\, Katherine Gray\, Linda Hall\, Donna Hanley\, Doug Hansen\, Susan Hansen\, Maureen Hart\,  Lorraine Hawkins\, Patricia Henigan\, Judy Howard\, Jo Ann Johnson\, Laura Kohlmann\, Freya Lee\, Alexis Lynch\,    Pat MacDonald\, Pam Mather-Cathy\, Victor Messick\, Lisa O’Gorman\, Eileen Panagiotopoulos\, Kathy Passineau\, Joanne Penaluna\, Polly Perkins\, Cathy Prager\, Patricia Pryor\, Mark Rosengarten\, Sal Russo\, Mitchel Saler\, Margie Saler\, Brenda Scott Harburger\, Vaune Sherin\, Judi Silvano\, Gini Rose Sivilli\, Kim Steinard\, Elizabeth Sundwall\, Michael Tobin\,      Ellen Joyce Trayer\, Leslie Waxtel\, Rick Weber\, Jerry Wein\, Candace Wiser\, Tricia Zeitler. \nExhibiting teaching artists include Paola Bari\, Janet Baskerville\, Jodi Doster\, Sarah Fortner Pierson\, Margaret Grasso\, Carl Grauer\, Cynthia Harris-Pagano\, Alan Lewis\, Eileen MacAvery Kane\, Laura Martinez Bianco\, William Noonan\, Vicki O’Neill\, Donna Prizzi\, Nancy Reed Jones\, Roberta Rosenthal\, Susan Wilson. \nArtists’ Reception: Saturday\, February 8\, 3 – 5 pm\nJoin us in the galleries 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. \nThe galleries and art receptions are always free and open to the public.
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/members-teachers-exhibits/
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:20250125T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125431
CREATED:20241208T200905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T201017Z
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SUMMARY:01/25/25 One Day Adult Animation Workshop with Aedan Ciganek
DESCRIPTION:Saturday January 25th \n5:00 – 7:00pm \nAt the Wallkill River Center for the Arts \nSuitable for Adults \nAnimation Class Preview \nAnimation! The art of making movement with drawings. \nThis one day crash course will equip aspiring animators with the basic skills of the craft. \nWe will: \n\nPractice key animation techniques\nStudy movement from real life\, and cartoons\nCreate an animation!\n\nTablet and stylus are provided for class for those who don’t have any! \nIf you want to use your own\, you will have to purchase the flipaclip app or a similar animation app. \nSuitable for returning students to practice their craft with like-minded students! \n  \nAedan Ciganek is an up-and-coming animator from the Hudson Valley. He has a passion for 2D animation\, cartooning\, and character design. Since 2014 he’s been honing his craft\, and loves encouraging others to enter the world of animation. \n  \nAny questions? Reach out to me at: \nakadooanimations@gmail.com \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/01-25-24-one-day-adult-animation-workshop-with-aedan-ciganek/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aedan Ciganek":MAILTO:akadooanimations@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125431
CREATED:20250104T182732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T151049Z
UID:10003195-1737817200-1737824400@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:2025 Annual Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us virtually\, via Zoom\, for our Annual Members Meeting on Saturday\, January 25\, 2025 at 3:00 pm   \nMembers:   If you were a member in 2024 or joined and paid your dues for 2025 by December 31\, 2024\, 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 on Zoom\, please sign and return your PROXY. \nWhat is the Proxy and why is it important?  A proxy is a substitute for a member being present online 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 try to get enough people the next time.  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 online at the meeting.  Help us by returning your proxy\, but still attend the meeting if you can.  At the meeting we present detailed information to give you a window into how the organization is functioning financially and providing services to the community.  We want to see you! \n  \nAnnual Members Meeting Notice \nBallot \nProxy \nAnnual Members Meeting Packet \nAgenda of 1-25-25 \nAnnual Report \nMinutes of 1-27-24 \nGallery Calendar \n  \nThis will be updated with links when they become available.
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/2025-annual-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunities,Classes for Adults,Classes for Children & Teens,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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125431
CREATED:20241207T172542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T190819Z
UID:10002905-1737095400-1737145800@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:01/17/25 Intro to Oil with William Noonan
DESCRIPTION:Friday \nJanuary 17th \n6:30-8:30pm \n$40 without materials \n$60 with all materials supplied \n$40\, $60 to include materials in your registration \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  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/01-17-25-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:20250116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125431
CREATED:20241103T203509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T183850Z
UID:10002890-1737021600-1737030600@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:01/25 Botanical Drawing in Watercolor Pencil and Watercolor with Roberta Rosenthal
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, January 16\, 23\, 30th \nSnow Day February 6th \n10:00am -12:30 pm \n$175\, $150 members \nFor beginners\, intermediate and advanced students \nWorking from live subjects potted or cut flowers subjects learn the basic drawing techniques to capture the accuracy and reality of each artist’ botanical subject. How to get the correct form\, shapes\, leaves\, twists and turns\, dimension and shadow and highlights. Use graphite and watercolor pencils to capture the color of the subject. How to use watercolor pencil\, mixing color and blending technique. \nMaterials List (First part) \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.  \nLimit 6-8 students \nREFUND AND CANCELLATIONS
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/01-25-botanical-drawing-in-watercolor-pencil-and-watercolor-with-roberta-rosenthal/
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:20250111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125432
CREATED:20241115T190019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T203236Z
UID:10002900-1736607600-1736614800@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:01/11/25 Reception
DESCRIPTION:Prior to the reception\, Carl Grauer will be demonstrating a portrait. Don’t forget to purchase your raffle to be painted. \n  \nJanuary 11th\, 2025 \n3 – 5pm \n  \nArtist reception\, free and open to the public\, for two exhibits\, on view December 20 through January 26\, 2025. \nThe gallery is open to the public Fridays\, Saturdays\, and Sundays from 12:00-5:00 pm or by appointment.
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/01-11-25-reception/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events,Gallery Reception
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallkill River Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@wallkill.art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125432
CREATED:20241115T184454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T184454Z
UID:10002899-1736600400-1736607600@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:01/11/25 Carl Grauer Portrait Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Prior to the reception the same day\, Carl Grauer will be doing a portrait demonstration. This is a two hour seated portrait suitable for teens and up. \nA digital copy will be given to the sitter\, as well as the option to purchase the piece at a discounted price of $300. \n  \nThe portrait sitter will be decided by raffle. Tickets are now available for $5 each. They are available to purchase online and in person. \nThe winner will be pulled December 22nd\, to give the option of it being a gift.
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/01-11-25-demonstration/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Events,Gallery Reception,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallkill River Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@wallkill.art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125432
CREATED:20241208T204250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T204250Z
UID:10002924-1736254800-1736262000@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:01/2025 All Levels Acrylic with Nancy Reed Jones
DESCRIPTION:January 7\, 14\, 21\, 28th \nTuesdays \n1-3pm \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.\nFor 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/01-2025-all-levels-acrylic-with-nancy-reed-jones/
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:20250106T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125432
CREATED:20241207T174741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T174741Z
UID:10002909-1736166600-1736175600@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:01/2025 Inter/Adv Drawing with William Noonan
DESCRIPTION:January 6\, 13\, 20th \nMondays\, 12:30-3pm \nIn Person \n$120 ($105 Members) \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 \nmaterials: \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/01-2025-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:20250105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125432
CREATED:20241114T183747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T185558Z
UID:10002898-1736071200-1736078400@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:01/2025 Beginning Watercolor with Alan Lewis
DESCRIPTION:Sundays\, 10am-12pm \nJanuary 5\, 12\, 19\, 26th \n$120 ($100 Members) ($90 to skip beginners day) \nThe first day of the months’ session is for anyone who is just starting out or needs more guidance. I would recommend that you attend if you’re a first time student of this class! \n\nThis beginning watercolor class will be focused on producing finished work.  I have noticed that I have learned 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. The first day is for beginners who need to learn the starting techniques and the materials.\n\nIn the event of wonderful weather\, this class may go outside to paint! Be sure to bring sunscreen\, a sunhat\, or other item to protect you and make you comfortable.\n\n\nAlan Lewis has been painting in watercolor since 2013\, and usually paints every day.  His subjects vary from portraits to pets to landscapes\, and he enjoys painting plein air whenever possible.  His paintings are looser and more impressionistic\, rather than highly detailed\, and he has been most significantly influenced by the watercolor master Alvaro Castagnet.  A member of the Wallkill River School\, Goshen Art League\, Lower Hudson Valley Plein Air Painters\, and Northeast Watercolor\, he has also recently been awarded for art done with the Friends of the Great Swamp.\n\nStudents will bring their own supplies.\nMinimum 3 Students.\n    \n\n\n\nPaper- I would recommend Strathmore 300 (or better but a little more expensive 400) series\, cold press paper.\nBrushes – A beginner kit might have 1 #10 round\, one smaller brush for detail\, and one larger flat or map brush of about an inch. It is nice to have some different sizes\, but you don’t need expensive brushes to start.\nPaint – Avoid chalky mediums like Reeves. 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 really necessary in this class\, but will be useful at home- A hairdryer\, painters tape\, paper towels\, etc.\n\n\nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/01-2025-beginning-watercolor-with-alan-lewis/
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="Alan Lewis":MAILTO:Arcanus1@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T125432
CREATED:20241207T182921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T184555Z
UID:10002913-1735983000-1735992000@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:01/2025 Oil Painting with William Noonan
DESCRIPTION:January 4\, 11\, 18th \nSaturday mornings at 9:30-12pm \n$90\, $80 for Members \nLive In Person – Painting with William Noonan \nFor beginner\, intermediate and advanced students. This course is conducted live in the classroom. The instructor’s main medium is oils but any painting medium is welcome in this class. \n  \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. \nNOTE: Masks are not required for vaccinated students\, but masks and 6 foot social distancing is required for unvaccinated students. \n  \nMaterials List \n  \nREFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/01-2025-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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260404T125432
CREATED:20241104T172532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T201526Z
UID:10002894-1735689600-1767225599@wallkill.art
SUMMARY:Submit Monthly: 2025 Hallway Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:2025 Artist & Joint Artist Members are invited to hang one piece in our Monthly Hallway Exhibits.  Themes are suggested and artwork does not need to conform to the themes listed below.  All pieces\, including the frame must be smaller than 16×16 inches and be ready to hang with a wire.  Saw tooth and other hanging methods are not acceptable.  Please contact the staff if you have a question or unusual situation. \nHanging Guidelines \n  \nWinter \nSubmit by 1/12/25 \nOn Exhibit: 1/17/25 – 2/16/25 \n  \nHistory \nSubmit by 2/16/25 \nOn Exhibit: 2/21/25 – 3/16/25 \n  \nFood \nSubmit by 3/16/25 \nOn Exhibit: 3/21/25 – 4/13/25 \n  \nBirds \nSubmit by 4/13/25 \nOn Exhibit: 4/18/25 – 5/11/25 \n  \nBridges \nSubmit by 5/11/25 \nOn Exhibit: 5/16/25 – 6/15/25 \n  \nSports & Games \nSubmit by 6/15/25 \nOn Exhibit: 6/20/25 – 7/13/25 \n  \nFarm \nSubmit by 7/13/25 \nOn Exhibit: 7/18/25 – 8/17/25 \n  \nWater \nSubmit by 8/17/25 \nOn Exhibit: 8/22/25 – 9/14/25 \n  \nAutumn \nSubmit by 9/14/25 \nOn Exhibit: 9/19/25 – 10/12/25 \n  \nPets \nSubmit by 10/12/25 \nOn Exhibit: 10/17/25 – 11/16/25 \n  \nTransportation \nSubmit by 11/16/25 \nOn Exhibit: 11/21/25 – 12/14/25 \n  \nSmall Works \nSubmit by 12/14/25 \nOn Exhibit: 12/19/25 – 1/11/25 \n  \n 
URL:https://wallkill.art/event/submit-monthly-2025-hallway-exhibits/
LOCATION:Wallkill River Center for the Arts\, 232 Ward Street\, Montgomery\, NY\, 12549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wallkill River Center for the Arts":MAILTO:info@wallkill.art
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