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THROUGH MONDAY JUNE 12, 2023
Academy of Fortepiano Performance Workshop & Festival
DOCTOROW CENTER FOR THE ARTS, VILLAGE OF HUNTER, NY
The Academy of Fortepiano Performance is a perfect introduction for pianists who have an interest in playing early instruments, as well as an intensive study opportunity for experienced students of period performance practice. Led by renowned performers and specialists, students will participate in lessons, master classes, and workshops supported by plentiful access to pianos from the 18th and 19th century or their modern replicas.
June 6 - 12, 2023
Workshop for Pianists and Vocalists: The German Lied Repertoire, led by Drew Minter
DOCTOROW CENTER FOR THE ARTS, VILLAGE OF HUNTER, NY
Immersion in the repertoire for voice and piano from the classical and romantic eras using the collection of historical instruments in the Piano Performance Museum
June 7 - July 26, 2023
Weekly Weaving I
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
Weaving is an ancient art form that involves interlacing threads to create fabric
June 16 - 20, 2023
Ceramic Science for the Artist Plus!
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
Whether you’re a recent arrival to the glaze and clay calculation world, or you’ve previously studied this fascinating science, this NEW workshop will blow your mind
June 16 - 18, 2023
Introduction to Oil Painting
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
This introductory course will provide students with the basic principles and techniques when working with Oil Paint. Students will be introduced to paint-handling techniques, color mixing, composition, and different methods for developing a representational painting
June 21 - August 23, 2023
An Enthusiast's Guide to Wheel Throwing
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
A sure-fire way to enjoy summer in the mountains, this weekly course is for those who have always wanted to learn how to make pots, want to brush-up on skills, or have a desire to extend their abilities and knowledge about handmade pottery
June 23 - 27, 2023
Evocative Animal Heads in Clay
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
Starting with simple featureless plaster animal head forms (Dog, Rabbit and Vulture provided by the instructor) we will jump start your exploration of narrative, emotional, and conceptual potential of animal heads in clay
June 23 - 27, 2023
Mural Boot Camp
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
Rarely does the opportunity arise to take a workshop in mural painting
June 23 - 27, 2023
Sweet & Salty: Cone 6 Firing
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
This workshop gives participants the opportunity to work with one of the country’s first studio potters to pursue soda firing at cone 6
June 30 - July 2, 2023
The Whole Enchilada: A Beginner's Journey in Clay
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
Have a blast getting creative and a little messy in this workshop with three Dynamos
June 30 - July 2, 2023
Step by Step: Methods in Contemporary Landscape Painting
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
In this workshop, participants will consider all aspects of making a successful landscape painting, from beginning to end
July 7 - 11, 2023
Cyanotype Workshop
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
Participants will learn the basics of how to make cyanotype prints from mixing chemistry, coating paper and/or fabric, and utilizing the always amazing Catskill sunlight to develop the prints
July 7 - 11, 2023
Lush & Layered Surface: Decoration Techniques for Greenware
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
Are you looking to learn how to create rich depth on the surfaces of your ceramic work
July 10 - 21, 2023
National Dance Institute Mountaintop Summer Residency
ORPHEUM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, VILLAGE OF TANNERSVILLE, NY
National Dance Institute (NDI), founded by Jacques d’Amboise, brings its award-winning dance program to the Catskill Mountain Region, with a two-week residency for children in Grades 3 through 8.
July 12 - August 30, 2023
Clay for Seniors Weekly (Call to be placed on the waiting list)
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
Please call our office at 518-263-2001 to be placed on the waiting list for this course. This class is offered to senior citizens living in the Mountaintop area who enjoy working with their hands in a supportive, fun, and lively community
July 14 - 18, 2023
Surfacing
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
In this hands-on workshop we will focus on wheel thrown pots and embellishment of the clay surface
July 14 - 18, 2023
Embroidery on Paper
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
Embroidery is a fantastic means of embellishing fabric, but we will take the needle and thread to paper to explore the drawn line as a stitched line
July 21 - 23, 2023
Expanding Your Creative Process Through Painting
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
In this three-day workshop you will explore ideas and techniques using your own personal story to direct your art
July 21 - 25, 2023
Building the Rocket Kiln: Low Emission Wood Firing
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
This informative and exciting workshop will offer participants the opportunity to work together in the construction of the “Rocket” wood-fired kiln
July 21 - 23, 2023
Beginner Watercolor Workshop
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
This workshop is designed for beginners and students who wish to continue working with watercolor
July 22 - 25, 2023
Geologically Biologic
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
Engaging in a mutual dialogue with clay, students will learn to let the process unfold in intuitive ways
July 28 - August 1, 2023
Storytelling in Sculpture
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
This hands-on workshop is guaranteed to be a unique opportunity to study sculptural techniques using clay to explore personal and cultural ideas
July 23 - August 6, 2023
Hunter International Music Festival
DOCTOROW CENTER FOR THE ARTS, VILLAGE OF HUNTER, NY
Hunter International Music Festival is a unique, two-week music festival experience focusing on both solo and chamber music training
July 28 - August 1, 2023
Clay as Canvas
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
In this hands-on workshop, students will learn how to apply graphic imagery onto porcelain surfaces
July 29, 2023
Field Basket (Call to be placed on the waiting list)
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
Please call our office at 518-263-2001 to be placed on the waiting list for this course. Using rattan, this basket begins with a double spoked base with tapered secondary stakes; students will learn to weave and shape the sides of this handsome, utilitarian round basket
August 4 - 8, 2023
Surface Design for Pottery
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
Exploring surface techniques on hand-built pottery will be the focus of this workshop
August 4 - 7, 2023
Nontraditional Approaches to Sculpture
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
This workshop explores sculpture from inside out, how to communicate through form, materials, and process
August 11 - 15, 2023
By Design: Prototyping, Mold Making and Slip Casting
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
During this five-day workshop, students will learn methods for designing and fabricating models and molds
August 12 - 15, 2023
Crystalline Glazes & Voluptuous Bottles (Call to be placed on the waiting list)
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
Please call our office at 518-263-2001 to be placed on the waiting list for this course. Create dramatic effects on your pottery with crystalline glazes and learn to throw beautiful bottles during this four-day workshop
August 18 - 20, 2023
Fun with Vessels that Pour
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
This hands-on workshop will focus on making beautiful pouring vessels while improving your throwing skills and demonstrating new altering techniques
August 18 - 21, 2023
Natural Dyes and Pigments for Painting
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
This workshop will explore the history of color through the creation of natural dyes and pigments
August 23 - October 11, 2023
Weekly Weaving II
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
This continued weaving course is designed for students who have some basic knowledge of weaving. This class will build upon the existing skills of the student and learn more advanced techniques
August 25 - 29, 2023
The Real Big Burn: General Mayhem (Call to be placed on the waiting list)
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
Please call our office at 518-263-2001 to be placed on the waiting list for this course. If you love to fire
August 25 - 27, 2023
Plein Air Oil Painting
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
This workshop is meant for intermediate to experienced level painters who have already taken beginning courses
August 25 - 27, 2023
Rug Hooking
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
Rug Hooking is a traditional art form
September 1 - 3, 2023
Repurpose, Reuse, Rethink: Upcycled Textile Crafts with Felt, Embroidery, and Sewing
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
This 3-day workshop focuses on the repurposing of felted wool, clothing, and other textiles
September 1 - 5, 2023
The Real Big Burn: General Mayhem Session 2 (Call to be placed on the waiting list)
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
Please call our office at 518-263-2001 to be placed on the waiting list for this course. If you love to fire
September 8 - 12, 2023
Five Days with Adjectives (Call to be placed on the waiting list)
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
Please call our office at 518-263-2001 to be placed on the waiting list for this course. John Gill is widely known for his unique approaches to constructing colorful planular vessels that enjoy both contemporary and historical associations
September 8 - 10, 2023
Methods and Materials
SUGAR MAPLES CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS
Materials and Methods is designed for those interested in not only the basic understanding of paining techniques and applications, but advanced knowledge of practical uses