Check out the New! and upcoming classes. Children’s after school and weekend classes can be found at the bottom.

WRS offers 10% off to Members, Seniors, Veterans, and to you for bringing a friend to register for a class with you (both people get 10% off). WRS also offers 15% off children’s classes for siblings. Also, if you bring in a receipt from one of our advertisers (on our brochure and website) we will deduct 10% from your tuition. These deductions cannot be combined, or we would be out-of-business!

New! Color - Unlocking the Obvious with William Noonan-Does color seem big and scary? Unlock what you already know about this intuitive facet of painting. This class focuses on the expressive nature of color. We will utilize practical basic understanding of color and applied experimentation not academic theory. Through a series of fun classroom exercises students will become more familiar with the nuances of color while exploring this powerful component of painting. Students will be asked to challenge their perception and application of color as it relates to emotion, mood and psychology. $120 Tuesdays evenings 6:30-9pm or afternoon session 1:30-4pm February 7,14,21,28

Advanced Watercolor painting with Bob Fletcher- How to choose the best subjects to show the story, choose the best technique, and medium for maximum impact. Learn to place emphasis on your light source, time of day, and variable conditions & elements. Take advantage of a pencil rough to indicate layout, shading, size, shapes. Develop your darks thoughtfully—working up from dark to light tones, and take your original concept to completion avoiding muddiness and keeping your watercolors fresh and vibrant. Materials list available, Saturdays 9:30am-12:30pm $100 Session I Feb. 18, 25 Mar. 3

Professional Tips for Painting in Watercolor with Bob Fletcher-Learn tips from a pro about how to overlay tones and colors, wash out areas for re-do, and add final bold details. Use the tool of wetness for varied tones, edges, and the importance of beginning with a definite plan and working it up. Learn to combine multiple colors to produce juicy grays. Create colors and tones by combining for more life, brilliance, and interest to the color. Materials List available. One Day Workshop 9:30am-3pm $75 (bring a lunch or order locally) Weds. Feb. 29

New! Marketing Techniques with Wendy Troncone- learn marketing tactics from a pro in the field that will take your art or business to the next level. Attention = Revenue. This seminar will show you free and cost effective ways to get your business attention. Wendy shows you how to use advertising, public relations, online resources and social media to help you market your business. We will talk about generational marketing so you understand how to target your customers. We will review the basics of branding. Bring in samples of your current marketing materials, brochures, logo and web site for helpful evaluation. At the end of the session there will be a Q&A. $20 per class, Friday 10-noon, February 17,

New! Introduction to Digital Editing with Steve Leach-Perfect class for aspiring film artists. Learn to digitally organize images for artistic consideration and as a storytelling tool. Whether you plan to tell stories, produce documentaries, or deliver presentations, the ability to edit can impart your images with structure and meaning. Lessons will cover the basics of importing footage, mixing video, post-production sound design, color correction, and simple visual effects. They will be conducted at the instructor's Montgomery home, where students may work with the instructor's equipment (Final Cut Pro--an industry standard), and are encouraged to bring their own footage to work with on a personal hard drive. Private and semi-private 1.5 hour lessons $25 each. You schedule the date and time!

*Basic Drawing with William Noonan-This class will focus on the fundamentals of drawing. Whether as the basis of painting or as an art form of its own any artist knows that one's drawing skills are never beyond improvement. Class assignments will be from direct observation. Students will learn how to gain a critical eye on their own work allowing them to take their skill to the next level. This class is appropriate beginners just starting or the rusty artist who needs a jump start. Mondays 6:30-8:30pm two sessions (A&B) three classes each: Part A $100 February 6,13,27

Intermediate/Advanced Drawing with William Noonan-This drawing class is for students who have completed the “Basic Drawing” class or for students who already have a proficiency with drawing. We will work from a variety of class exercises to continue to solidify basic skills and add new challenges to our drawing repertoire. This class may involve offsite field trips to local points of interest. Mondays 10-12:30 three classes for $100 February 6,13,27

*Oil Painting with William Noonan- For painters who are looking to improve their basic understanding and ability with this medium. Beginners to advanced. Class work will focus predominantly from the still life, though other exercises may be included such as interiors, figures, landscapes and art historical references. Students will learn to harness components of painting such as composition, color, value, paint quality, brush work, etc. Each student will be challenged at their own level. Advanced or independent students are welcome to work on projects of their own. Students may also join this class and work in a medium other than oils. Saturdays 2:30-5pm, $100 February 4, 11, 18

Painting the Woody Guthrie in Beacon Bay with Mike Jaroszko- Here's a "real" local scene that has all the elements of a beautiful panorama, set in our iconic Hudson River. Learn how to mix oil colors that make your landscapes look real, including realistic foliage and trees, water, distance views of hills. Learn tips and tricks to create “just the right color” and put it in “just the right place” to give that illusion of luminist realism. Work from photo reference, for beginners, intermediate and advanced. $100 Fridays, 10am-noon Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24

*Watercolor on Rice Paper with Jeanie Beers-Using Ginwashi rice paper, watercolor paints and paraffin wax as our resist, we will create a unique picture. This technique is easy enough for even a beginner painter and unique enough for a seasoned painter looking to broaden their painting skills and try something different! Taught step by step in the Decorative Painting manner this is a fun project. Drawing skills not necessary. Supply cost includes: Ginwashi Rice Paper, waxed paper, masking tape, wax brushes, wax and heating pots, photo and map material, newspapers, iron and ironing board. (bring your own watercolors.) $100 (plus $25 materials fee). February: Fridays 1-4pm 3, 10, 17. Saturdays 9:30am-12:30pm, 4, 11, 18.

Painting Outside the Lines: Negative Painting in Watercolor with Janet Campbell-Negative painting creates the shape of an object by painting around it. Through demonstrations students will learn to recognize negative shapes, to create glowing underpaintings, and to paint layer by layer in order to produce attractive, original works of art. Instructor will provide reference materials or students may bring their own photos. Class ends with a group critique (supportive!). For those with a basic knowledge of watercolor techniques. $75 Saturday, February 4; 9:30am-3:30pm (snowdate Saturday, February 11)

*Beginning Drawing One Day Intensive with Shawn Dell Joyce-Based on Betty Edward’s “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” program, Joyce teaches the global skill of drawing in 6 basic component skills: sketching, shading, value, perspective, proportion and composition. If you can sign your name legibly, you can learn how to draw realistically! Make amazing improvements in your drawing skills in just one day! Materials Included (bring lunch or order out) $75 9:30-4:30 Sat. Feb. 18

*Creating Layered Intuitive Abstract Paintings with Denise Aumick-Using a variety of surface design techniques this class will guide and encourage you to explore intuitive creativity. Produce an abstract painting that will combine the use of stamping, resists, rubbing, monoprinting, paint layering, silkscreens, unusual application tools and various other methods while working with acrylic paints. Bring your sense of fun and free spirit to this class – expect to realize unexpected results! Denise Aumick is a multimedia artist who ranges from hand-dyed and stitched art quilts, to colorful abstract compositions, to highly-detailed pastels. Aumick has displayed her art quilts and artist trading cards in museum stores throughout the country. She has been featured in national magazines as well as local newspapers. $75 10am–4pm Sat. Feb 18

*Painting the Landscape with Susan Miiller-Create your own vision! A studio course in art fundamentals for landscape painting. Demonstrations in the use of materials and different painting techniques geared to absolute beginners and intermediate. Emphasis on color and form, and the development of an individual viewpoint and personal vision. Four sessions working from photos or plein air (weather permitting) for a painting session using the media of your choice (oils, acrylics). Learn how to bring out your own distinct painting style. Using the landscape as subject matter, we will work from photos or on site, weather permitting at the Red Barn in Cuddebackville or at Wallkill River School any Saturday from 1-3pm $40 private lesson.

Working Rustic with Daniel Mack-Dan introduces the basic construction techniques and tools of rustic work as you work on your own projects. This workshop is excellent for people who have never used a drill or a hammer. But experienced builders and craftspeople will be surprised and challenged by the subtleties of the rustic ways of making things. You can expect to make two or three things during the course. Choose your days! Come for one, two or three days $140/day includes materials, at the artist’s Warwick Studio.

Ongoing *Drop in and Paint! $10/session, free for Seniors (60+) Bring your own paints (any media) Adults only, every Tues. 10-noon with multimedia artist Louise McCutcheon

Ongoing *Romantic Landscapes in Acrylic with Nancy Reed Jones- Learn how to turn a simple landscape photo into a beautiful impressionist painting incorporating your own imagination. Learn to paint softly and use color schemes that best express what you are trying to get the viewer to feel. Class will cover how to take an ordinary landscape scene and turn it into a romantic painting that will be sure to please the eye. Students may bring their own photos to work from., 4 workshops for $100 (do not have to be consecutive) Weds. 10-12:30 $100 for any four classes

Ongoing *Acrylic with Nancy Reed Jones-Beginner through advanced acrylic painting workshop. Discover a talent within yourself that you never knew was there! We will cover all aspects of acrylic painting from color mixing, composition, brush techniques as well as how to use relaxation techniques to help us learn a new way of seeing. Classes will complete beautiful landscapes from photos and we will also paint en plein air when the weather permits. Instructor will demonstrate all techniques for the absolute beginner from color mixing, how to use different brushes, composition along with many other useful tips. Relaxing music and refreshments. www.NancyReedJones.com , 4 workshops for $100 (do not have to be consecutive) Tues. 1-3pm or Thurs. 6:30-8:30pm.

Ongoing *Pastel Studio with Shawn Dell Joyce- Learn pastel tips and techniques in a fun, encouraging group setting. Start with a specific demonstration; like how to capture transparent cut glass, and then paint your choice of still lifes. Class ends with a group critique with tea and cake! Advanced and intermediate teens and adults welcome. . www.ShawnDellJoyce.com , Any four classes $100 (do not have to be consecutive) Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm.

Ongoing Crocheting and Knitting with Debbe Cushman Femiak-If you have always had the desire to learn how to crochet and make your own handmade gifts, this is your opportunity to learn. This class is available to anyone above the age of 16 that wants to learn this skill. All areas of crocheting and knitting will be explored, from the very beginning to the final product. You can finally have the opportunity to create anything from beautiful afghans to unique wearable items like hats, scarves and sweaters. $100 for 4 classes, Crocheting-Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm , Knitting- Wednesdays 6:30- 8:30

Children’s Classes

(*means perfect for homeschoolers, +means perfect for Autistic and ADHD children, ages specified are suggested only, all ages are welcome to try the class.

New! *Explore the World in Color Part 2 with Nicole Asendorf -(Ages 7-12) Students will build upon skills previously learned in Part 1 of the exploration of color. Several artists including Josef Albers and his color interactions will be discussed and explored by each student. This class will be a project based class rather than strictly experimentation. Students should plan on bringing their color journals created in Part 1. They will be used as a reference guide. Materials Included. $100, Mondays 4-5:30pm, Feb. 13, 27, Mar. 5, 12

New! Ongoing *+Painting for kids with Jennifer Estridge-Does your child love to paint and show interest in learning more about art? These classes will let them create with many different types of paints, such as water colors and acrylics and learn many different techniques with them. They will use them to make expressionistic pieces of art work that will help unlock their inner artist and create pieces that they will cherish for a life time! Jan.-May Fridays, 3:30-5pm $25 per class (follows VCSD calendar) (register for a minimum of 4 classes)

New! Ongoing Watercolor Portraits with Ian R. Zeno - Children will discover different watercolor techniques such as Dry on Dry, Wet on Wet, Wet on Dry, and Dry on Wet. They will also learn how to use different brush thicknesses as well as brush strokes. With these skills, students will be able to create their own self portrait and make portraits of other people. And by the end of the class they will have a masterpiece to call their own! Adults welcome! $25 per class, Jan.-June Thursdays 3-5:00pm and Saturday 11-1:00pm

Ongoing *“I want to be an artist” with pro artist Shawn Dell Joyce- Painting and drawing for gifted children. This class is geared especially for talented children who want to pursue a career in the arts. Children will be introduced to the work of a different old master each class, and work from the same subject using the same materials as that old master. Classical art training for children, teaching drawing skills, painting from direct observation using real art materials, easels, and still lifes. Materials provided (ages 8-15) Adult may join in with child at no additional charge, Mondays or Saturdays, 3:30-5pm $25 per class. (follows VCSD calendar) (register for a minimum of 4 classes)

Ongoing +Learn Cartooning with Rudy Troncone-Has your child ever watched Cartoon Network™ and wanted to learn how to draw their favorite cartoon? Learn the basics of cartooning, what makes a cartoon funny? What makes a cartoon, well a cartoon? Instruction will consist of creating rough sketches into pencil drawings and then using black ink for final artwork. By the end of the class your child will have a full comic strip and a t-shirt with their best cartoon drawing to take home. Wednesdays 3:30 – 5:30 and Saturdays, 1-3:00pm $25 per class. (follows VCSD calendar) (register for a minimum of 4 classes)

REFUND POLICY-There are no refunds unless the class is cancelled. Deposits and tuition can be transferred to another class if you notify WRS 24 hours in advance of your class withdrawal. Transferred payments and credits must be applied to the same instructor’s very next class, or it will be considered a charitable contribution to our 501©3 nonprofit and will help us pay for free programs for Seniors and Teens.

Dave Hargrove

Administrative Assistant

Wallkill River School and Art Gallery

232 Ward St. (Same as 17K)

Montgomery, NY 12549

(845) 457-ARTS

www.WallkillRiverSchool.com