Upcoming Classes
Beat the Clock: Life Drawing Short Pose Quickies
Wed, Sep 17, 11:30 – 2:30pm
Once a month special class with 30 sec to 3 min poses only
$25 drop-in (cash, or Venmo at the door)
No RSVP needed
You can also use the regular 4 class punch card for this.
Ongoing Classes
Figure Drawing Open Studio
Mon, 5-8pm
Figure Drawing/Long Pose Open Studio
Fri, 3-6pm
5Burlesque Drawing Class with Tryst La Noir
Sat, Sep 27 from 2-4pm
Interested in a 4 punch class card? Follow the link below!
This card can be used for either Monday or Friday drawing classes.
Sat, Oct 25
11:30-2:30pm
Digital Sketching Workshop
The best sketchbook is the one that’s with you.
Instructor Collin Douma
Sat, Oct 25, 11:30-2:30pm
About this Class
This 3-hour workshop explores the freedom of digital sketching on phones and tablets. Discover anew, where you can watercolor over oils, move your sketch on top of the paint, and then turn it off, and the freedom of infinite undo.
Are you open to new creative possibilities?
What You’ll Learn
- Hardware and Software overview: Devices, stylus, and Apps
- Layering techniques, including gridding, composition and color studies
- Fundamentals: range of tools, brush sizes, and composition
- Building new creative habits by spotting sketchable moments.
Details
- Who it’s for: Artists of all levels
- What you’ll need: A digital device (Phone or Tablet) + stylus (confirm they are compatible with each other)
- Basic Stylus will be available at the workshop for $5
- Duration: 3 hours
- Fee: $100
- Seats: Limited availability
Takeaway: Build a portable sketching practice that lets you experiment anytime, anywhere, with no rules.
Collin Douma is a visual artist practicing near Woodstock, NY. He works in most visual media, including sculpture, illustration, animation, printmaking, and digital media. He has exhibited across Canada, the US, and the EU. Recent work explores environmental and social themes with eco-surrealism. His digital sketchbook was shown at the Sketchbook Gallery at Jane St. in Saugerties earlier this summer, an exhibition that inspired this workshop.
Sun, Nov 16
11:30-2:30pm
On your MARK get set DRAW!
Abstract Art w/ Drawing Oils
Instructor Melanie Delgado
Sun, Nov 16, 11:30-2:30pm
About this Class
Join painter Melanie Delgado for a 3 hour workshop at the Jane Street Art Center in Saugerties, NY.
This workshop will introduce participants to the brand new R&F Drawing Oils. We will start with a variety of mark making exercises to get comfortable creating abstract marks. Delgado will share her experience as an abstract painter and demonstrate her techniques for getting started and possibilities for a resolved work of art.
Participants will learn how to:
- Warm up and make new marks on paper
- Keep the flow going throughout the process
- Use R&F Drawing Oils and Pigment Sticks
- Draw with paint
- Paint with oil paint
- Find the joy in your own unique marks
- Gain confidence to continue painting
Details:
- Who it’s for: Artists of all levels
- What you’ll need:
- Canvas pad of paper
- suggested sizes 9×12 range
- paintbrushes
- 2 palette knives
- palette paper
- pencils
- pens
- markers
- any drawing tools you desire
- Duration: 3 hours
- Fee: $125
- Seats: Limited availability
Takeaway: Find comfort and joy in the process of making Abstract Art.
Melanie Delgado (b.1977) was born and raised in New Jersey. She has lived in many places, most notably Philadelphia, Maryland and California. In 2014 she moved from San Diego, California to Upstate New York where she has found a home and a sense of place, with deep ties to her community. Delgado has been a painting instructor at the Woodstock School of Art since 2015 and has most recently been the exhibition curator for Maiden Lane Gallery in Kingston, New York. Carving out time in her studio between teaching at the Woodstock School of Art and raising a daughter, she continues to piece together works taking on Motherhood, Fear and Doubt. Her collection is imbued with Determination, Confidence and Love.
Sat, Sep 27
1-4pm
Burlesque Drawing Café
with Tryst La Noir
Sat, Sep 27
from 1-4pm
About this Class
Join us at Jane St. Art Center for Burlesque Drawing Café with Tryst La Noir; an exciting way to combine art and performance. Tryst is creating a fully immersive experience with costumes and music with different themes each month. Sign up for this class on our website. For a single class it’s $40 if you buy all three it’s $100, limited seats available so get them while you can! No instructor. Bring your own art making materials.
About Tryst La Noir
Tryst aka Tryst La Noir is a Singer/Songwriter, Burlesque Artist and DJ in the Hudson Valley! She is the creator of Strangehouse Events and produces a bi-monthly Burlesque and Cabaret night at The Colony in Woodstock that features performers from all creative walks of life including Burlesque, Sideshow Performances, Pole and Aerial Arts, and more! She is a musician and singer/songwriter at heart and loves to express herself through visual arts and dance, combining burlesque elements to her music and videos. She takes inspiration from old 40s Noir films, David Lynch, and embraces the beauty of darkness. When she performs and DJs she loves to create an immersive atmosphere that pulls you in and takes over your mind, body and soul! She is getting ready to release her third album this year!
On-going
Mon, 5-8pm
Figure Drawing Open Studio
Mon, 5-8pm
About this event
$25 a drop-in, $80 ($20 a class) for a 4 session punch card, Venmo, CC, check or cash.
MONDAY Figure Drawing Open Studio Sessions for experienced adult artists with a live model in a supportive atmosphere. No instructor. Bring your own art supplies/drawing boards. There are a few easels and we also have tables and chairs. Poses for 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20 min. Limited to 15 people per session.
(845) 217-5715 for more info. Jane St. Art Center Join our mailing list for more info on all events. www.janestreetartcenter.com
On-going
Fri, 3-6pm
Figure Drawing/Long Pose Open Studio
Fri, 3-6pm
About this event
$25 a drop-in, $80 ($20 a class) for a 4 session punch card, Venmo, CC, check or cash.
Figure Drawing Long pose Open Studio Sessions for experienced adult artists with a live model in a supportive atmosphere. No instructor. Bring your own art supplies/drawing boards. There are a few easels and we also have tables and chairs. Poses for three 1 hour or one 3 hour. Limited to 15 people per session.
(845) 217-5715 for more info. Jane St. Art Center Join our mailing list for more info on all events. www.janestreetartcenter.com
Interested in becoming an Art Model?
Email info@janestreetartcenter.com for info
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Thursday 12-5pm
Friday 12-6pm
Saturday 12-6pm
Sunday 12-5pm
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