Mommy & Me Craft-a-longs *NEW* Mary Lou Rosado
920.1 | Sat: 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm | Room A Offered 10/03 & 10/10 | $194 | 2 Days, 4 Workshops
Attend a workshop with your child (ages 6-10) in our new "Mommy & Me Craft-a-longs". A fun and engaging 2-hour crafting experience designs for children and their parents. This hands-on workshop invites families to connect, create, and enjoy quality time together while making adorable paper crafts.You and your child will get to participate in 1 of the 4 workshops:- Project 1: Stanley Drinking Cup Box
- Project 2: View-finder Greeting Card
- Project 3: Crayon Box Notepad
- Project 4: Hot Cocoa Gift Box
- Draw Bridge: From Still Life to Life Drawing Annamarie Trombetta166.6 | Tue, 10:00am - 1:00pm | Room B Begins September 22 | $445 | 10 Weeks This course is designed to teach any student the rudimentary components for realistic drawing. Emphasis on observational drawing will include free-hand drawing from still life setups. Students will learn how to measure by sight and one class will be devoted to the basic principles of perspective. The course will explore drawing materials such as vine charcoal, charcoal pencils and working in pencil on various grades and types of paper. The subject matter will begin with simple set ups, still lifes and will progress to working from live models for the last 3 weeks. We will be working with a clothed model and if the students wish, from a nude model.See below for supply list A $20 registration fee will be added to your total.
The Art of Abstract Painting: A Guide to Creativity Maria Alekseev
222.1 | Thu 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Room F Begins September 24 | $262 | 6 WeeksThis class is a chance to take what you know about painting, expand on it, and open new doors in your work. Rather than focusing on getting things “right,” we’ll explore how realism can be loosened, transformed, and used as a starting point for creating something unique, personal, and unexpected. Learn how to communicate your ideas through abstraction, build a painting, know when to push it further, and recognize when it’s finished. The goal is to create a refreshing space to experiment, trust your instincts, and develop a style that feels like your own.
Supplies Required:
Acrylic paint, watercolor paint, brushes 11x14 and larger canvases or canvas boards Mixed media or watercolor pad
- Comics Lab Structured Studio *New*Julia Ricci135.7 | Sunday, 10:00am-12:00pm | Room ABegins: Sept 20 | $332 | 10 weeksWorking on comics can often be an isolating process. If you're missing the energy of your fellow comic artists, needing a new challenge to break up your routine, or a suitable space to work on your current project, come to the Comics Lab Structured Studio! Each two-hour session consists of a 30-minute warm-up prompt, an hour to freely work on your project, and a 30-minute closing conversation to discuss feedback, industry news, and set goals. This is a great opportunity to meet other artists in the comics community and break out of your comfort zone.Meets once a week for 10 weeks. A $20 registration fee applies to your total.
Wintering: The Art of Living With Loss Adrienne Mikulka
198.1 | Saturday, 10am - 3pm | Room G | $354 | 5 Weeks- Meets 10/10, 10/17, 11/21, 12/12 & 12/19Grief is love that has nowhere to go; art is our access… bringing light to dark places.Through guided art experiences, reflective writing, conversation, and ritual, women will create meaningful works that help give shape and movement to grief.
Together we will explore:- the difference between grief and mourning
- memory and continuing bonds
- grief bursts and linking objects
- creative expression as a language for sorrow and love
- community witness and compassionate listening
- personal mourning practices for life beyond the workshop
Process & Print: Darkroom Open Studio
Monitor: Dustin Newman-Bell430.1 | Sat, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Room D Begins: Sept 26 | $270 | 10 Weeks | $30 walk-in/per sessionIdeal for photographers who want to work with film. Process: your film in preparation to Print: your negatives in the darkroom.A variety of sizes of negative carriers and lenses are available. This open studio can accommodate the students' darkroom needs; The monitor will help you meet your goals throughout this darkroom experience. Students must have their own film camera, or film negatives that they want to process.Meets weekly for 10 consecutive weeks. A $20 registration fee is added to the total.Crochet *NEW* Adrienne Mikulka
401.2 | Mon, 5 PM - 8 PM | Gallery Begins September 28 | $281 | 8 Weeks How do you learn to crochet? My grandmother taught me when I was 9, and I have to warn you... it's very addictive. This is a 10-week crochet class for beginners who want to learn how to make with their hands in a steady and clear way. We will start at the very beginning… how to hold the hook, how to hold the yarn, how to form the first loop. Each week builds on the last so you are not overwhelmed, just practicing, repeating, and gaining control. You will learn the foundational stitches and understand how they actually work. You will make small projects such as a scarf, a granny square, and a mug cozy. You will learn how to read patterns so you are not dependent on a teacher once the course ends. By the end of ten weeks, you will be able to start and complete a project on your own.This is a space to learn a skill, build confidence, and leave with something you made yourself. Advanced students welcome, this is also a space for guidance and community. Practice yarn provided, Please supply your own crochet hooks and project yarn.This class meets once a week for 8 weeks. This class will not meet on 10/12. A $20 Registration fee will be applied to the total.- Camp Picasso (Ages 6-12)Campers will enjoy hands on art activities in drawing, painting, sculpture, collage and more. Various techniques of fine and applied arts are explored as campers create exciting take home artwork. Children will also explore nature, on the grounds of Snug Harbor. Please, supply snack and drink and note any allergies in the comment section.Please enter in the notes below which Sessions you are registering for: Sessions A, B, C, and/or D. Camp Picasso meets Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; see Schedule below for specific dates. *The multi-session discount is not applicable to special week nor encore week.*A $20 registration fee applies to the total.
Making Comics *NEW* Julia Ricci
135.6 | Sun, 2:30 - 4:30 PM | Room A Begins September 20 | $332 | 10 WeeksA $20 registration fee will be applied to your total.Ages 18+There's a lot that goes into making comics - anatomy, character design, story structure, paneling, lettering, etc. Whether you've always admired comics and wanted to make your own or you've been making comics for a while and want to sharpen some of these skills, this class gives you the opportunity to experiment and grow. Each week, students will be given a mini-assignment in the first half of class that focuses on an element of comic creation. The second half of class will give students the opportunity to incorporate those elements into an ongoing 4-5 page comic project, with the last few weeks of the class devoted exclusively to completing this project.- Beyond Creations (Ages 9-12) Brianna Caraballo 814.2 | Sun 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM| Room B Begins: September 20| $332 | 10 Weeks Students will paint, draw, use clay, and many other materials as they explore their imaginations. Projects will include paintings, collages, watercolors, sculptures and more. MATERIALS INCLUDED. A $20 Registration fee will be applied to the total.
Color Mixing for Painters: Acrylic and Watercolor Maria Alekseev
123.4 | Thu 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Room F Begins: Sept 24th | $262 | 6 Weeks
Learn how to mix color with control and intention. This class covers creating sophisticated color relationships, building your color palette, and mixing strategies for impressive paintings. Work from reference images or observation while developing stronger, more cohesive color choices in your artwork.Beginner–intermediate friendly.Required Materials: Primary colors in Acrylic and watercolor paint, brushes and watercolor pad.There will be a $20 registration fee applied to your total.
Collage: Process & Possibility Vince Serecin
114.2 | Tue, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Room A Begins September 22 | $236 | 6 weeksLet’s explore the art of collage together in a welcoming and supportive studio environment. This hands-on class is designed for beginners, returning creatives, and experienced artists alike — no prior art experience needed.Using vintage papers, photographs, books, found materials, and everyday objects, students will create flat collages, altered books, accordion books, and small sculptural or boxed works while exploring techniques in layering, composition, texture, and storytelling. Alongside collage, the class may include playful additions such as simple printmaking, handmade marks, transfers, and drawing with bamboo pens.Blending contemporary collage practices with historical inspiration, this course encourages experimentation, curiosity, and personal expression. Whether you are looking to begin a creative practice, reconnect with art-making, or expand an existing body of work, this class offers an open and encouraging place to explore.This class meets once a week for 6 weeks.A $20 Registration fee will be added on to your total.- Making Comics: TeensJulia Ricci602.6 | Sun, 12:30 - 2:30 PM | Room A Begins September 20 | $332 | 10 weeksThere's a lot that goes into making comics - anatomy, character design, story structure, paneling, lettering, etc. This class aims to teach students all these aspects that make their favorite comics great, while giving them the opportunity to experiment and grow. Each week, students will be given a mini-assignment in the first half of class that focuses on an element of comic creation. The second half of class will give students the opportunity to incorporate those elements into an ongoing 2-3 page comic project, with the last few weeks of the class devoted exclusively to completing this project.A $20 registration fee will be applied to your total.
- Camp Picasso 2026Special Week: June 30, July 1, 2, 2026 (10am-3pm)Session A: July 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 2026Session B: July 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 2026Starting Soon:Session C: August 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 2026Session D: August 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 2026Encore Week: August 31, September 1, 2, 3, 4, 2026. (10am-2pm)
Learning Color Theory Painting Simple Still Lifes Annamarie Trombetta
122.2 | Tue, 2:00-5:00PM | Room F Begins: September 22 | $375 | 10 weeksThis course is designed for all levels, painters and students, who want to learn more about Color Theory through the practice of still life painting. Each major and minor color in the color wheel will be scientifically explained and discussed. The practice of color theory will be implemented by painting a simple still life painting. For example, students will begin with the color yellow by painting a lemon , concentrating and learning the properties of the colors in the yellow family, noting if it is transparent--semi transparent or opaque, if it has a high or low tinting strength, etc. Direct perception and painting while integrating the science of color will enhance the technique of painting realistically.See below for supplies list.This class meets once a week for 10 weeks.A $20 registration fee will be applied to your total.- Color & Light: Painting from an Impressionist Point of ViewLinda Butti126.0 | Thu, 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Room FBegins September 24 | $272 | 8 weeksWe will concentrate on color principles, application, and art history in our study of light and color! Hope to see you!Color painting from an Impressionist point of view:While concentrating on Impressionist approaches, we will discuss traditional approaches as well. The class will look at master paintings and their approaches.Using oils or acrylic paint, this class will emphasize color theory from an impressionist point of view. The impressionists used fresh bright colors using the color wheel to mix opposite tones to get the desired effect, rather than using browns or blacks. Their colors are lively and bright and very tonal. We will work the aspects of painting- depth, space and form emphasizing complementary color mixtures.Students can work with any images that they prefer, and the instructor will help each student get the desired effect that they want from their work. Students will learn composition and application of color principles in describing what each student wants to express in their painting.This class meets once a week for 8 weeks. (there will be no class Nov.12)There is a $20 registration fee applied to the total.
- Color to Canvas: Oil Painting Basics Lynnanne O'Connor Daly128.0 | Wed, 5:30 - 8:00 PM | Room F Begins: September 23 | $272 | 8 weeks Starting from the beginning, students will be shown the proper handling of oil paint, including set-up and clean-up best practices. This class will explore the qualities that make oil painting unique, such as the ability of painting wet on wet, dry- brush, and the importance of the brush stroke; as well as explore various painting styles and techniques, referencing artists, and looking at classical and modern qualities of art. Students will paint from life and imagination, while learning the importance of observation. Students will be taught how to mix color, how to look at proportions, and how to see light and shadow. Students will be shown distinctions specific to oil painting. They will learn how to work in a compositional manner.This class meets once a week for 8 weeks.A $20 registration fee will be applied to the total.Must be 16 years or older to take this class.
Ceramic: Open Studio Monitor: Lex Wittlin
482.6 | Sat 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Room E Begins: September 26 | $270 | 10 weeks $30 walk-in per week $20 walk-per week for current ceramic studentsStudents must have prior Art Lab ceramic experience.Register for the full semester to only pay for the first 9 weeks and get the last week free.Students will need their own clay, which can be purchased from the Art Lab office for $26.54, tax included. All other materials are included with the fee for Open Studio.Contact Art Lab for details.There is no registration fee.- Still-Life Drawing, Portrait, & Landscape Griselda Healy112.1 | Thu, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Room B Begins: September 24 | $354 | 10 weeksThe class will concentrate on still life, observing and drawing different objects, creating the illusion of three-dimensional forms using paper and pencil. Value relationships, shape relationships, line quality and perspective will be demonstrated and discussed. These fundamental tools of design will strengthen your skills towards creating expansive space demonstrating strong three-dimensional forms in your compositions. Portrait drawing and landscape drawing are also subject options. For those students who are painters, this workshop will inform and strengthen your work. This is also an excellent class for young students working towards completing their portfolios.Beginners are welcome.This class meets once a week for 10 weeks.A $20 Registration fee will be applied to your total.See below for supply list.
- Intro to Digital Photography Charles DiBartolo414.3 | Thu 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Room B Starts for you: Sept 24 | $354 | 10 weeksLearn how to get your camera off automatic. Students will be taught about aperture, ISO, and shutter speed and how they all relate to getting the shot you desire. Properly expose your images through exposure lessons, shooting, and in-class review. Includes discussions of camera settings, sensors, lenses, and file formats. Students will learn to shoot in different lighting, objects in motion, indoor, and outdoor scenes. Various topics will be discussed about your digital camera, flash, manual settings, and editing.There will be a $20 registration fee added to your total.
- Ceramic Handbuilding for Young Artists (Ages 9-12) Hank Glener782.1 | Wed 4:00- 6:00 PM | Room E Begins September 23 | 8 Weeks | $276Students will learn different varieties of clay work such as coil, slab, pinch pots, joined clay and pressed molds, which will be glazed with different glazing methods and fired in the onsite kiln. Students will have the opportunity to explore their own creativity.All materials, including clay, are included.This class meets once a week for 8 weeks.A $20 registration fee will be applied to the total.
- Camp Picasso 2026Special Week: June 29, 30, July 1, 2, 2026 (10am-3pm)Session A: July 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 2026Session B: July 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, 2026Session C: August 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 2026Session D: August 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 2026Encore Week: August 31, September 1, 2, 3, 4, 2026. (10am-2pm)Full Day meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30am - 4:00pm.Please, pack ample snack and drink, as well as lunch. Please, note if your child has any allergies.
- Ceramic Techniques Ryan Minkoff482.1 | Mon, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Room E Begins September 21 | $380 | 10 Weeks482.1 | Mon, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Room E Begins September 21 | $380 | 10 Weeks482.1 | Wed, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Room E Begins September 23 | $380 | 10 WeeksCeramic Techniques will focus on teaching the basics of sculpting with handbuilding techniques such as slabs, coils, pinch pots, and molding. Students will also learn how to use a combination of those various techniques and how to attach pieces by scoring and slipping the pieces. This class will cover everything you need to know about sculpting, wedging clay, working with tools, glaze vs. underglaze, and how to finish your piece. Each student is encouraged to come into class with their own ideas of things they would like to sculpt or they can try out some of the suggested projects that Ryan will provide for you.Great for both those who are looking for an introduction to handbuilding and those who are more experienced, looking to improve their skills, or to have dedicated studio time to work on ceramic projects.A $20 registration fee will be applied to the total.Materials: Tools and glazes are provided, but you will need your own block of clay which you can buy at Art Lab for $26.54 on your first day of class.Students that are interested in acquiring their own glazes should find low-fire glazes that fire at cone 05 or 06, not cone 5 or 6, those are mid-fire glazes which will not work for low-fire clay.
- Out of stockWinter Immersion - Full Day Ages 6-12Monday through Friday February 16 -20, 20269:00AM-5:00PM | $445 |Campers will enjoy hands on art activities in drawing, painting, sculpture, collage and more. They will learn, while having fun making art. Children will learn basic art principles and will be introduced to famous artists and their techniques. Children will be put into age groups of 6-8 and 9-12 if possible. All class materials are supplied and included in the tuition price. $20 registration fee will be applied to your total.Please bring a lunch, snack and, water. Alert us to any allergies or other pertinent information.
- Out of stockWhat to do during the February 2026 public school winter break? Try Art Lab's Winter Immersion to create away the winter blues. Many art media will be explored. Professional teaching artist led sessions. Art, fun, friends! For ages 6-12.*Please, indicate in the notes section your child's age. Be sure to bring an ample snack and drink for your child and indicate if your child has any allergies.
- Out of stockWhat to do during the February 2026 public school winter break? Give Art Lab's Winter Immersion a whirl to break away from the winter blues. Professional teaching artist led sessions exploring different visual art media. Art, fun, friends! For ages 6-12.*Please, indicate in the notes section your child's age.
- Painting Techniques Michele Guttenberg123.1 | Tue, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Room F Begin: September 22 | $375 | 10 Weeks 123.1 | Sat, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Room F Begins: September 26 | $375 | 10 Weeks Explore the basic techniques of painting with acrylics and oils in a stress-free environment. Each student will be given individual attention regardless of their skill level - from someone who has never held a paintbrush to someone who has been painting for years, there is always something new to learn. Please, bring pictures or ideas of what you might want to paint.See below for supply list A $20 registration fee will be added to your total.
- Final Session: Final Session: August 31, September 1, 2, 3, 4, 2026. (10am-2pm) Monday through FridayTime: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Please bring a bag lunch, snack, and, a drink, and please alert us to any allergies or other pertinent information.
- Exploring with Watercolor Griselda Healy137.4 | Tue, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Room B Begins September 22 | $354 | 10 weeksOpen for beginners and for those who already have an established watercolor art practice. Students will be shown how to set up still life objects and paint from life. However, students may come with preconceived ideas of how or what they would like to paint using a photograph as reference. Different approaches will be discussed, and techniques demonstrated, glazing, color washes, dry brush, color mixing, and color relationships to name a few. Compositional options will also be explored. Students will discover different ways to use the watercolor medium through learned skills and experimentation.A $20 registration fee will be added to your total. Supply ListArt supplies can be found at your local Michaels Craft stores www.michaels.com or Blick Art Materials www.dickblick.comPAINT: a watercolor set of tubes, dry watercolor, or if preferred, gouache: including the following primaries: cadmium yellow, yellow ochre, cadmium red, and a variety of blues such as Cobalt, Cerulean, French ultra marine, and/or phthalo blue, green: viridian, and for brown: burnt sienna, raw sienna, alizarine, black, and white.Brushes: a variety of sizes, large and small rounds and a variety of flats-or your preference.Paper: two pads of watercolor paper, large and small. Canson, Arches and Strathmore are all good brands. Students should purchase more than one size pad.Other supplies: a watercolor palette for mixing colors, masking tape, pencils, erasers, and a flat sheet of cardboard to tape the watercolor paper on.
- Drawing and Painting for Teens Lynnanne Daly644.4 | Tue, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Room B Begins: September 22 | $261 | 8 weeksThe instructor will reference painting styles, techniques, and artists with classical to modern qualities. Students will draw and paint from life and imagination, while being shown how to mix color, how to understand proportion, and see light and shadow. Students will be shown distinctions specific to painting and to drawing, while learning to work in a compositional manner.This class meets once a week for 8 weeks.All materials will be supplied for this class.A $20 registration fee will be applied to the total.
- Sewing for Beginners Nan Smith448.8 | Mon, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Room B Begins Sept 21 | $375 | 10 weeks Students learn sewing machine instructions and confidence to complete basic projects. The first class will focus on sewing machine basics, such as, operating your sewing machine, learning parts and functions, and familiarizing yourself with different stitches. Classes thereafter can vary with your own projects or set scheduled projects. Sewing machine must be brought to class.*It is essential that your sewing machine is in good working order for class. Please clean and oil it; or have it professionally serviced prior to the beginning of the series.*A $20 registration fee will apply to your total.
- Ceramic Handbuilding and Small Sculpture Henry Glener482.2 | Thu, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Room E Begins September 24 | $276 | 8 WeeksIntroductory class will concentrate on the techniques of pinching, coil, and slab building during the class and encourage the development of pottery and practical objects as well as encourage small sculpture. A kiln is on the premises and we fire as needed. Extra attention is paid to new students and beginners. Returnees welcome. This class meets once a week for 8 weeks. A $20 registration fee will be applied to the total.
- Intro to Sculpture (Ages 6-10) Brianna Caraballo500.2 | Mon 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Room A Begins September 21 | $276 | 8 WeeksOpen your child's creative abilities. Students will work with air dry clay to start and will be taught to hand build a variety of different types of clay pieces using various techniques such as: slab, coil, pinch pot, joined clay, pressed molds & creative design. The last two weeks students will work on a ceramic piece which will be glazed & fired in our in-house kiln using professional glazes. All materials & firing included.This class meets once a week for 8 weeks.A $20 registration fee will be applied to the total.
- Ceramic Handbuilding for Teens (13-18) Henry "Hank" Glener682.1 | Thu, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Room E Begins September 24 | $276 | 8 WeeksStudents will learn different varieties of clay work such as coil, slab, pinch pots, joined clay and pressed molds, which will be glazed with different glazing methods and fired in the onsite kiln. Students will have the opportunity to explore their own creativity.All materials, including clay, are included.This class meets once a week for 8 weeks.A $20 registration fee will be applied to the total.
