Painting & Drawing (all levels)

Eleanor Miller                                                    $380 / senior $360

For the beginner or for those who want opportunities for growth, this on-site studio course explores the fundamentals of drawing and painting. A materials list will be sent upon registration.

Registration for this class begins Fri. August 7 at 10:00am.

F14 12 sessions starting Mon., Sep. 14               9:00am-12:00pm

Advanced Claywork

Wendy Morris           $530 / senior $510 (plus $50 clay/firing fee (per brick))

For serious wheel throwing and handbuilding students who wish to continue to improve their skills in a structured and supportive atmosphere.  Both group and individual instruction are emphasized. Please bring a notebook to the first class.

Registration for this class begins August 5 at 10:00am in person or by phone only. Priority will be given to in-person registration. RoCA will begin taking number for in-person registration at 9:00am with phone registration beginning at 10:00am.

F07 12 sessions starting Tues. Sep. 15      9:30am-12:30pm

Handbuilding & Sculpture (int.adv.)

Marlene Krumm-Sanders    $530 /senior $510 (plus $50 clay/firing fee per brick)

A creative approach to the art of pottery.  Discover new techniques while learning the basics of handbuilding and tilemaking.  Explore coil, pinch and slab methods and use of the extruder.  The emphasis is on developing individual projects and styles.  Projects explore working in a series, glaze experimentation and surface design techniques.

Registration for this class begins Wed. August 12 at 10:00am in person or by phone only. Priority will be given to in-person registration. RoCA will begin taking number for in-person registration at 9:00am with phone registration beginning at 10:00am.

F94 12 sessions starting Wed. Sep 16                1:00-4:00pm

Drawing in Color (advanced beginner-advanced)

Paula Madawick       $380 /senior $360, plus $10 materials fee

Ceramics (ages 6-9)
Colleen Vanderhoef                $220

Learn basic pottery techniques: handbuilding, glazing and decoration. Individual instruction is provided with emphasis on developing the child’s creative imagination. Slab, coil and pinch pot projects will be among the techniques explored. Materials and firing fees included. Registration for this class begins Fri. August 7 at 10:00am.

F52       8 sessions starting Tues. Sep. 15              4:30-5:30pm

Moving Toward Abstraction (all levels)

Margery Theroux                 $380/senior $360  (plus $14 model fee)                    

This class is for all levels (drawing and painting experience a plus) and all media. Learn how to add a dynamic quality to your paintings with the understanding of abstraction. Compose your work by breaking images down to the most abstract elements. Understand plasticity, push and pull, and how color can work for you. Students will learn to use color and compose using a still life. We will also view and discuss many of the artists in history who have left glorious examples for us to study and enjoy. Materials: all materials welcome. 

Registration for this class begins  Fri. August 7 at 10:00am.

F221 12 sessions starting Tues. Sept. 15    1:00-4:00pm

Creative Clay (all levels)

Marlene Krumm-Sanders    $530 /senior $510 (plus $50 clay/firing fee per brick)

This class focuses on developing individual styles by offering a diverse range of handbuilding and sculpture techniques. Students will expand on basic skills by learning how to use unusual forms and altering methods in both non-functional and functional work. All levels will develop at their own pace in a supportive environment.

Registration for this class begins Wed. August 12 at 10:00am in person or by phone only. Priority will be given to in-person registration. RoCA will begin taking number for in-person registration at 9:00am with phone registration beginning at 10:00am.

F09  12 sessions starting Tues. Sep. 15             6:30-9:30pm

Claymation (ages 8-11)

Kanitra Perrault                             $240

Claymation, or clay animation, is a type of stop-motion animation that uses frame-by-frame images to capture the motion of clay figures. In this exciting mixed media studio workshop, children will write the story, create and construct characters, design sets and photograph scenes. Components covered in workshops and courses include writing the story, creating characters, fashioning dialogue, designing sets, creating lighting and sound effects, and photographing the scenes. The workshop will culminate with students working in groups to produce their own short claymation film. Registration for this class begins Fri., August 7 at 10:00am.

F254 8 sessions starting Sat. Sep. 19    1:00-2:30pm
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Artists’ Talk & Walk Through
Taking Form: Contemporary Sculpture
Thursday, May 16 at 7:00pm

A survey of Hudson Valley artists exploring new ideas through traditional materials. Taking Form exemplifies the array of processes, styles, and media used in creating three-dimensional art forms.

Exhibit on view through May 24, 2024

Wheel Throwing (beg./int.)

Kate Poland Hetman         $530/ senior $510 (plus $50 clay/firing fee (per brick)

For beginners or for those who want to improve their wheel throwing and/or handbuilding skills.  An overview of the entire ceramic process will be introduced, including glazing and firing techniques.

Registration for this class begins Wed. August 5 at 10:00am in person or by phone only. Priority will be given to in-person registration. RoCA will begin taking number for in-person registration at 9:00am with phone registration beginning at 10:00am.

F04 12 sessions starting Mon. Sept. 14                 6:30-9:30pm