Apr 30 Tuesday
Have a question about your laptop, tablet, or cell?Want help navigating Google or Microsoft word.Not sure how to use the library app, Libby?
Stop in with your device and talk with our librarian about your technology questions.
This program runs weekly on Tuesdays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, or by appointment! We encourage anyone who is looking to better understand and use their devices to drop in.
This is a FREE service
PLEASE BRING YOUR DEVICE AND ACCOUNT PASSWORDS
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For Parents of Children with DYSLEXIA and other LEARNING DISABILITIES. Parents are overwhelmed when their child has a learning disability and often have many important questions. Learn to Understand the evaluation report, testing results and recommendations. Learn how to obtain appropriate services for your child. Learn more about Learning Disabilities and where to get additional help. Facilitated by Alison Curley PhD, neuropsychologist at Associates in Mental Health and Neuropsychology in Niskayun NY.
May 01 Wednesday
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. Ages 14 and up.
We believe in access to art education for all. Please pay what you can to support this access for all of our community. If you would like to use a scholarship code, they are listed on the website.
May 03 Friday
With a career spanning decades and a dozen albums with Lowen & Navarro, Grammy Nominated Songwriter Dan Navarro is currently on tour in support of his most recent album, "Horizon Line." Performance at 8pm. Daytime Workshop 1-5pm.
May 04 Saturday
On Saturday May 4th, 2024, we’re hosting a day for cooperators – start-ups or conversions, consumer or worker, marketing or purchasing, agriculture or electric, food or financial, housing or anyone curious about how the cooperative model works to save legacy businesses, provide for social and racial equity by reducing wealth and income gaps, and create resilient communities today and into the future through democratic ownership.
Students can explore various materials and concepts in small groups through hands-on art-making. By utilizing painting, drawing, and printmaking techniques, students will explore the creation of two-dimensional space, dynamic compositions, layered materials, images, and methods to express themselves and represent what they see in the world around them. 6 sessions on Saturdays May 4, 11, 18, June 1, 8, 15 (no class on May 25)
Introduction to Composting Saturday, May 4 at 11amConfused about the best way to deal with the organic waste your household generates? Have you tried composting in the past and been frustrated by the result? The goal of this workshop is to demystify the process and help folks set up their own backyard composting system with minimum expense and (hopefully) maximum success.
This workshop will be led by Jennifer Armstrong. Jennifer Armstrong has been gardening since childhood. Making compost for the garden has always been a strong motivation, and now keeping food waste out of the landfill is an additional motivation. She is the Chair of Sustainable Saratoga’s Compost Committee, and has led numerous workshops in the area to help people get started with composting - whether they want the end product for their garden or not.
Introduction to Composting is co-sponsored by Pitney Meadows Community Farm and Sustainable Saratoga.
Register here: https://forms.gle/LUxikuWZ984yan63A
Drawing classes for 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! May 4, 11, 18, June 1, 8, 15 (no class May 25)
In this introductory silkscreen course, we will explore digital-photographic and analog methods to create silkscreen imagery. Photographic methods such as bitmap/halftone patterns will be introduced to prepare our images for silkscreen production using Procreate or Photoshop. Using our photo as key layer we will explore drawing and stencil separation methods to create a 2-3 color silkscreen poster. Sign up at D.R.A.Ws website.
For Ages 16+
May 05 Sunday
Becky will allow you to experiment while building skill and confidence in your handling of the medium. For beginners and those with drawing experience, the session will include drawing exercises and opportunities to create artwork to take home. In a very short time span we will touch on some of the most important aspects of mastering pastels. We will begin by learning about our materials, then mark making, moving on to shadow and light, and end with a still life. Several types of paper, all pastels and necessary tools are provided. These workshops are always fun and we all learn from each other. If you have no art experience, or if you're an experienced artist who wants to learn more then this workshop is for you!