Studio Arts   

Colored pencil painting combines the control of drawing with the richness of painting. You'll learn how to use a watercolor wash as an initial base layer and then use colored pencils along with a brush and solvent to blend colors, build layers, and create rich, textured artwork.  Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, this class welcomes all skill levels. If you're not confident in your drawing skills, the instructor will provide a pre-drawn image to help you get started.

Take a look at some pictures from Annette Meglino's past classes here.

Explore your talents with acrylic paint. In each class, students will transform a blank canvas into a finished masterpiece. With step-by-step instructions, you will be guided to create your one-of-a-kind work. Students will learn and use techniques such as blending, layering, splattering, and dry brushing to add texture and detail to their work. The subjects will be different from the previous session. All levels are welcome, and no experience is required. 

This semester will feature all new paintings and will not repeat paintings from previous semesters. 

Take a look at some pictures from Cherilyn Santiago's past classes here.

Create unique and personal mixed media nature travel diaries with images and poetic text using graphite, color pencils, and watercolors. Learn how to create whimsical and classical sketches with added text to document emotional response to your art. Learn how to create whimsical and classical sketches with added text to document your journeys near and far through guided demos, independent art-making, and end-of-class (voluntary) shares and critiques.

Calligraphy can be a meditation as well as an art form if you slow down and enjoy the beautiful process stroke by stroke. Students will learn the fundamentals of Calligraphy can be a meditation as well as an art form if you slow down and enjoy the beautiful process stroke by stroke. Students will learn the fundamentals of calligraphy by working with three different calligraphy tools. First, we work with a broad edge marker and learn the Italic alphabet, a versatile 15th-century calligraphy style. Then, we'll use a pointed pen and ink and learn a copperplate alphabet, a beautiful, elegant 18th-century script style. Finally, we will learn modern calligraphy techniques and flourishes. Beginner students will progress from learning the basic letter forms to writing sentences. This class is for both beginners and more experienced students who want to fine-tune their skills.

 

Take a look at some pictures from Nancy Favorito's past classes here.

 

Drawing Foundations and Beyond Build a strong foundation in drawing with this step-by-step class designed for all levels. Over the course of the class, you’ll:

• Master three essential measuring skills.
• Learn to draw simple still lifes and landscapes.
• Develop your understanding of light, shadow, and shading.

Each week focuses on clear, practical exercises to help you gain confidence and accuracy in your drawing. Students will work on completing both a still life and a landscape, and we will devote the last couple of classes to portrait drawing. This class is suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists. Previous students are welcome and encouraged to register; projects will be tailored to skill level.

Take a look at some pictures from Tim Dosé's past classes here.

Curious about watercolor but not sure where to start? This two-session class is the perfect introduction—or refresher—for anyone looking to build confidence with this versatile medium. You'll explore essential techniques including wet-on-wet, dry brush, color mixing, and brush handling. Whether you're preparing for a longer watercolor course, such as Watercolor: Next Level Techniques for Creative Expression, or just want to dip your brush in, this workshop will give you the skills to get started.

Take a look at some pictures from Jackie Meier's past classes here.

Curious about watercolor but not sure where to start? This two-session class is the perfect introduction—or refresher—for anyone looking to build confidence with this versatile medium. You'll explore essential techniques including wet-on-wet, dry brush, color mixing, and brush handling. Whether you're preparing for a longer watercolor course, such as Watercolor: Next Level Techniques for Creative Expression, or just want to dip your brush in, this workshop will give you the skills to get started.

Take a look at some pictures from Jackie Meier's past classes here.

Watercolor is a luminous and expressive medium that invites creativity and exploration. In this course, students will continue to develop foundational watercolor techniques—including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, color mixing, and composition—while adding a new dimension: drawing. Basic drawing concepts will be introduced and practiced to help students create more realistic and refined watercolor paintings. With guided instruction and hands-on exercises, you'll gain the confidence and skills to bring your artistic vision to life. Let your imagination flourish as you blend drawing and watercolor into vibrant, dynamic works of art.

This course will assume some familiarity with watercolor basics such as wet-on-wet, dry brush techniques, color mixing, and brushwork, as these will not be the primary focus of instruction. If you’re new to watercolor, we recommend starting with Watercolor Foundations: A Two-Week Workshop, where these foundational skills are taught.

Take a look at some pictures from Jackie Meier's past classes here.

Watercolor is a luminous and expressive medium that invites creativity and exploration. In this course, students will continue to develop foundational watercolor techniques—including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, color mixing, and composition—while adding a new dimension: drawing. Basic drawing concepts will be introduced and practiced to help students create more realistic and refined watercolor paintings. With guided instruction and hands-on exercises, you'll gain the confidence and skills to bring your artistic vision to life. Let your imagination flourish as you blend drawing and watercolor into vibrant, dynamic works of art.

This course will assume some familiarity with watercolor basics such as wet-on-wet, dry brush techniques, color mixing, and brushwork, as these will not be the primary focus of instruction. If you’re new to watercolor, we recommend starting with Watercolor Foundations: A Two-Week Workshop, where these foundational skills are taught.

Take a look at some pictures from Jackie Meier's past classes here.

In this unique and relaxing workshop, paint beautiful nature imagery on river stones using acrylic paint and high gloss varnish. Students will learn the essentials of acrylic painting techniques, including layering, glazing, and dry brushing. This workshop consists of a demo, independent art-making, and an end-of-class art share.

In this mindful, unique drawing workshop, participants learn how to create beautiful designs by combining the elements of neurographic design principles with zen design patterns found in nature. Neurographic design, a meditative and intuitive line drawing approach, encourages relaxation, creative flow, and visual harmony. Participants create both black and white and full color designs using ink, marker, color pencil, and watercolor. Each session consists of a guided demo, independent art-making, and an optional end-of-class art share.

Inspired by Impressionist masters like Van Gogh and Monet, this outdoor pastel drawing class will teach you to capture light, color, and movement in nature. Surrounded by the blooming trees and lush greenery of Tibbetts Brook Park in Yonkers, the warmth of the sun and the fresh spring breeze will inspire your creativity.

Develop a personal sketchbooking practice focused on capturing moments in time. Explore pencil, pen, and ink, watercolor, and mixed media through guided exercises that strengthen observation, creativity, and personal expression. Open to all levels. 

In this one-session workshop, students will explore the expressive qualities of the traditional Chinese brush. We will practice basic brush strokes and learn how different amounts of pressure and ink create a variety of lines and textures. Participants will then apply these techniques to paint a beautiful cherry blossom branch. We will focus on creating expressive branches and soft blossoms, and learning how to use ink and gentle color to capture the feeling of spring.

Take a look at some pictures from Sinrong Chen's past classes here.

In this one-session workshop, students will explore the expressive qualities of the traditional Chinese brush. We will practice basic brush strokes and learn how different amounts of pressure and ink create a variety of lines and textures. Participants will then apply these techniques to paint a beautiful iris flower. We will focus on creating flowing lines for the petals and leaves, and learning how to use ink and color to bring the flower to life.

Take a look at some pictures from Sinrong Chen's past classes here.

Similar to the original Acrylics on Canvas class, students will receive step-by-step instructions that will result in a finished painting for beginners and more seasoned artists alike. However, in this class, students will focus on completing a single subject over the course of four classes in order to practice skills such as sketching, proportions, washing, color values, light source, and composition.

Take a look at some pictures from Cherilyn Santiago's past classes here.

In this welcoming class, LEAVES are the focus. Early spring is when we first see emerging leaves on Honeysuckle vines and wildflowers scattered across the landscape like White Trillium, Dutchman’s Breeches, Trout Lily, and Hepatica. Trees begin to show touches of pale red and tender green leaves on Dogwood, Magnolia, and Oak. Through observation and study, each leaf subject will be identified and beautifully sketched to transfer to fine paper. We will use simple drawing techniques using proven methods that can be mastered by students new to drawing and those with more experience. A beautiful selection of leaf subjects will be provided and rendered in four mediums: graphite, ink, watercolor, and highly detailed colored pencil. Join us for this deep and delightful dive into nature's renewal as it wakes up from a long Winter’s nap. All supplies will be provided in our colorful “ginnykits.”

In this one-session workshop, students will explore the expressive qualities of the traditional Chinese brush. We will practice basic calligraphy strokes and see how different script styles create unique lines and textures. Participants will then apply these techniques to complete a simple seasonal ink painting. No experience is required.

Take a look at some pictures from Sinrong Chen's past classes here.

May is bursting with new life as our world warms. May, named for the Roman Goddess “Maia,” symbolizes growth and fertility, making it the perfect month to fill our horizontal journals with all things “pink”. This delightful class will study and draw, using our easy-to-follow skill shares and templates, tree blossoms like Magnolia, Dogwood, Eastern Redbud, and Cherry...Rhododendron and Rose bushes...Peony, Geranium, and Tulips. Each two-page spread in our 5” x 8” journals will honor this beautiful time of year and become a treasured keepsake for the future. We welcome, as always, new artists as well as seasoned ones, and all materials are provided in our colorful packets with the exception of a 5” x 8” Horizontal Journal.