Writing and Illustrating Children's Books.
September 30th and October 1st

A two day weekend intense and inspirational workshop that will immerse you in the world of creating children's books, from first idea all the way through to successfully getting it to the editor's desk. There will be an opportunity for individual critiques so please bring a story you are working on and/or samples of your illustration work.

Taught jointly by Jackie Cohen of award winning book "Something For Nothing"; and Monica Wellington (author/illustrator of over 20 books
including "Apple Farmer Annie," "Crepes by Suzette," and "Zinnia's Flower Garden," and instructor for over 10 years at the School of Visual Arts in NYC).

www.monicawellington.com www.jacquelinemcohen.com
Cost $175, limited to 15 students.
845-687-7256

Photography and Video with Jaime Midgely
Daily from
Oct 5th - 10th

Portrait Photography (Oct 5th, 7th and 9th). This will be an opportunity to handle a top of the line digital SLR camera, assist in setting up portrait lights, choose lenses, film speeds, aperture and focal settings, determine light metering and composition of subject matter.
Once we have down loaded the photographs, made our selections, we will print through Adobe Photoshop, a print of your choice. Video Interview (Oct 6th, 8th and 10th). This will be an opportunity of conducting your own interview and capture on tape a conversation with
family members, loved ones or your own personal message. Learn how to use a video camera, including the use of light and sound. A demonstration will follow of capturing and editing line footage through 'Final Cut Pro,' music and titles will be added and you will receive your own finished DVD.

Individual workshops are daily and will run from 10 am - 5:30 pm (lunch from 1pm - 2:30 pm) with a wrap up until 6:30 pm.

Cost $200
845-687-2685

Watercolor with Susan Demchak
Oct 7-8

This two-day workshop teaches plein air watercolor painting in the scenic town of High Falls. Beginning with a demonstration of techniques, the group has a chance to ask questions from beginner to pro. Now ready to go, the group will move outdoors and be encouraged to move about throughout the day creating multiple works. The instructor will circulate providing one-on-one feedback, assistance, and coaching. Each day will conclude with a group presentation that will discuss interesting accomplishments from each artist and provide an opportunity to learn beyond one's own work.
This course is taught by Susan Demchak. She has painted plein air for 13 years throughout the United States and Europe. She has shown regularly in MA, MI, and NY.

Course fee $175. Limited to 12 class members.
Engages all skill levels.
617-256-6070
Email for more details: smd@susandemchak.com

Paper Marbling
with Valerie Wells
Oct 14th, 9:30 am - 5 pm

Marbled paper is created by floating paints on thickened water, drawing the paints into patterns or unique designs, and transferring the paint to paper. Students will receive an explanation of the materials, view demonstrations of historical patterns and abstract designs, and will experiment with the process for the remainder of the day, producing numerous marbled papers of their own.
Valerie Wells is a professional artist practicing her art full time and exhibiting nationally.

Cost $90
845-687-2035

"Doing Art Together" with Barbara Esmark, at beGallery
Oct 14th, Saturday, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Parents and Children come together and work independently to explore color, line and form, using water color, cut and torn paper and charcoal. Best for children age 5 or older, to come with one parent.

Cost for 3 hour workshop for two: $75
All materials and a light refreshment included.
Limited to 10 people each session. Call 845-687-0660.