- Alternative Darkroom Processes Kevyn Fairchild413.9 | Sun, 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Room D Begins July 19 | $208 | 3 Weeks This class is for artists and photographers who are interested in learning new ways to create prints. This alternative photographic process creates a “photograph” without the use of a camera or a lens by placing objects directly onto photographic paper. Students are encouraged to think out of the box and experiment with different techniques to create these unique works of art.Unlike some of the other alternative processes, this process produces a true black and white image and can only be done in a traditional darkroom. This is a great workshop for non-photographers who may be interested in learning a new way to create art without having to navigate the technical aspects of cameras. Meeting dates: 7/19, 8/2, and 8/9A $10 registration fee will be applied to your total.This class meets for 3 weeks.
Art Heals Grief Adrienne Mikulka
198.1|Saturday, 10:00 A M-2:00 P M| Room G Begins July 25 | $230 | 3 Weeks/ClassesGrieve Well; Mourn on Purpose: A Three-Saturday Art Expressive Healing Workshop For Women.
Grief is love that has nowhere to go; art is our access… bringing light to dark places.
Join artist, grief doula, and educator Adrienne Mikulka of Art.Heals.Grief.com for a gentle three-Saturday gathering exploring grief through artmaking, reflection, and community witness. Rooted in the companioning philosophy of Alan Wolfelt, this workshop invites participants to honor loss rather than avoid it, and to discover meaningful ways to mourn on purpose and restore our capacity to love. 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
- Camp Kandinsky Mondays and Fridays:Session 1: July 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31, 2026, Time - 10AM to 12PM or 12:30- 2:30 PM | $265 Please indicate AM or PMSession 2: August 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 2026, Time - 10AM to 12PMCamp Kandinsky, ages 3-5: Children develop social and creative skills through painting, coloring, collage and clay all while discovering the joy of color, shape and texture. Children work at their own skill level and advance at their own pace. Register for Camp Kandinsky and get a free Art Lab T-shirt.A $20 registration fee is 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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)
- 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.
- Camp Picasso (Ages 6-12) Special WeekDates: June 30, and July 1, 2, 2026 Time: 10 AM to 3:00 PMFull Week: $290 1-day: $100 $20 Registration Fee will be added to the totalSpecial Week Camp meets Tuesday, Wednesday, and ThursdayPlease pack a lunch and water bottle for your child. Please, indicate if your child has any allergies.
- Ceramic Techniques Ryan Minkoff482.1-M-am | Mon, 10am - 1pm | Room E Begins July 20 | $267 | 6 weeks482.1-W-pm | Wed, 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Room E Begins July 8 | $286 | 8 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.
Ceramic: Open Studio Monitor: Lex Wittlin
482.6 | Sat 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Room E Begins: July 11th | $210 for semester OR $30 walk-in per week | 8 weeks Students 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.Walk in per week is $20 for current ceramic students.Collage: Process & Possibility Vince Serecin
114.2 | Tue, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | Room A Begins July 7 | $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.- Color to Canvas: Oil Painting Basics *NEW* Lynnanne O'Connor Daly128.0 | Wed, 5:30 - 8:30 PM | Room F Begins: July 15th | $262 | 6 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 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 6 weeks.A $20 registration fee will be applied to the total.Must be 16 years or older to take this class.
