Community Calendar

Ages 14 and Up

Have fun and Learn to draw and paint. You will be taught the basics of traditional figure, portrait, and still-life drawing. These sessions are designed for everybody, from curious hobbyists trying it out for the first time to those wanting to practice some serious illustration skills for art school or work. You will explore charcoal, pencil, pastels, pen and ink, and paint. All materials are provided.

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Please register at least a week in advance to guarantee your spot.

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We believe in access to art education for all. It takes the whole community to generate the equity our pay-what-you-can tuition generates. Behind the scenes, we work to bridge the financial gap between what our students can pay and what we need to sustain our programs. Please consider carefully before you use our discount codes.

6 Wednesdays
Feb 26, Mar 5, 12,19, 26, Apr 2 (snow day Apr 9)
6 - 8pm

6 Wednesdays
Feb 26, Mar 5, 12, 19, Apr 2, 9 (snow day Apr 16)
6 - 8:30 pm

Ages 16 and Up

Join us in this 6-week course where students will learn to combine monotype and relief printing techniques to build a narrative artist book. Students will be guided on incorporating monotype techniques of stenciling, gradients, textures, plate tracing, and color layering onto accordion artist books. Artist Dilara Miller will guide students on carving their relief blocks in conversation with the monotype layers beneath and begin exploring the possibilities that artist books grant within printmaking. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with these two mediums to build a unique artist book. This course invites intermediate levels of experience. If you’ve been meaning to experiment with multiple printmaking methods, this course is for you!

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Please register at least a week in advance to guarantee your spot.

Learn about New York State's progress towards meeting its climate targets and what's on the horizon for NY environmental and climate change law and policy.

Cinnamon P. Carlarne, President and Dean at Albany Law School, will facilitate a virtual panel discussion featuring:
• Rory M. Christian — Chair and CEO of the New York State Public Service Commission
• Jonathan Binder, Esq. — Deputy Commissioner for Climate Change, Air Resources, and Energy at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
• Caitlin Stephen, Esq. — Bureau Chief for Climate, Air, and Energy in the Office of General Counsel at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
• Michael Gerrard, Esq. — Founder and Faculty Director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law and Andrew Sabin Professor of Professional Practice at Columbia Law School

The series is free of charge and open to the public, but registration is required. The Zoom webinar link will be shared after registration. Continuing legal education (CLE) professional practice credit is available for attorneys based in New York State who attend the full program.

4 Thursdays
March 20, 27, April 3, April 10 (snow day, April 17)
6 - 9 pm

Ages 16+

Transform your ideas into action in this engaging 4-week cartooning workshop designed for late teens and adults. Whether you're a beginner ready to dive into comics or an experienced creator seeking to refine your craft, this workshop offers the inspiration and tools to get started. Explore diverse styles of visual storytelling, from underground comics to renowned artists like Chris Ware and Lynda Barry. You'll develop and begin your comic project through guided exercises, group feedback, and personalized support while learning essential techniques like thumbnailing, lettering, and composition. By the end of the course, you'll have a strong start—or even a finished comic—along with resources to continue your creative journey. Plus, you'll contribute to a collective class PDF anthology of student comics! Don't miss the chance to bring your comic ideas to life. Sign up now for this spring session and be part of the creative momentum!

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Please register at least a week in advance to guarantee your spot.

6 Thursdays
March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 2025 (snow day April 24)
6 - 8:30 pm

Ages 16+

This comprehensive watercolor course is designed for both beginners with little or no experience and intermediate students looking to enhance their skills. Through a structured series of exercises, participants will explore the fundamental and intermediate concepts of watercolor painting and drawing from observation. Using still-life subject matter within a controlled lighting situation, students will be guided through the meditative process of art-making.

All assignments will be tailored to individual skill levels, ensuring a personalized learning experience for everyone. Join us to explore the beautiful medium of watercolor and unlock your creative potential!

All tools and materials will be provided.

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Please register at least a week in advance to guarantee your spot.

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We believe in access to art education for all. It takes the whole community to generate the equity our pay-what-you-can tuition generates. Behind the scenes, we work to bridge the financial gap between what our students can pay and what we need to sustain our programs. Please consider carefully before you use our discount codes. Discount codes are listed on our website.

4 Thursdays
March 20, 27, April 3, April 10 (snow day, April 17)
6 - 9 pm

Ages 16+

Transform your ideas into action in this engaging 4-week cartooning workshop designed for late teens and adults. Whether you're a beginner ready to dive into comics or an experienced creator seeking to refine your craft, this workshop offers the inspiration and tools to get started. Explore diverse styles of visual storytelling, from underground comics to renowned artists like Chris Ware and Lynda Barry. You'll develop and begin your comic project through guided exercises, group feedback, and personalized support while learning essential techniques like thumbnailing, lettering, and composition. By the end of the course, you'll have a strong start—or even a finished comic—along with resources to continue your creative journey. Plus, you'll contribute to a collective class PDF anthology of student comics! Don't miss the chance to bring your comic ideas to life. Sign up now for this spring session and be part of the creative momentum!

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Please register at least a week in advance to guarantee your spot.

If you work in a creative field and struggle with the bookkeeping side of your practice, this workshop is for you. Artist and self-employed bookkeeper Amanda C. Mathis will guide you through basic bookkeeping procedures that will help you keep your business finances organized so you’ll feel ready when it’s time to file your taxes. We’ll review various systems for tracking financials, how to use a chart of accounts, what types of expenses are deductible and how they should be categorized, as well as other helpful bookkeeping tips.

FREE with registration

6 sessions on Saturdays
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5 (snow day Apr 12)
10 – 11am

Grades 3-5

Designed for budding artists, this program invites students to delve into painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. Each session is a journey of self-expression and discovery, where young minds can experiment with diverse materials in a nurturing and safe environment. Encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and artistic growth, our lab inspires every student to unleash their imagination and create with confidence.

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Please register at least a week in advance to guarantee your spot.

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We believe in access to art education for all. It takes the whole community to generate the equity our pay-what-you-can tuition generates. Behind the scenes, we work to bridge the financial gap between what our students can pay and what we need to sustain our programs. Please consider carefully before you use our discount codes. Discount codes are on our website.

2 Saturdays
Mar 22 & 29 (snow day Apr 5)
10 am - 1 pm

Ages 16 and Up

In this 2 week workshop, students will work with artist Dilara Miller to learn about techniques in Gelli printing. Gelli printing is a method of using Gelli plates to achieve monotype effects without needing a press. Students will be guided on techniques of layering color to develop luminescent effects, incorporating textures, stencils, and magazine transfers. Whether a beginner or an experienced artist, this class will teach you to create a unique print using Gelli printing techniques.

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Please register at least a week in advance to guarantee your spot.

6 Saturdays
Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Apr 5 (snow day Apr 12)
12 – 1:30 pm

Grades 5-8

Join our drawing class for aspiring young artists and explore the FUNdamentals of drawing! The class will cover traditional drawing techniques and materials such as pencils, colored pencils, charcoal, pens, and other dry media. Students will practice and learn various drawing skills, such as still life, architectural drawing, and portraiture. Get ready to enhance your drawing skills and unleash your creativity!

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Please register at least a week in advance to guarantee your spot.