On your MARK get set DRAW! with Instructor Melanie Delgado
 

Abstract Art w/ Drawing Oils

Sun, Nov 16, 11:30-2:30pm

Join painter Melanie Delgado for a 3 hour workshop at the Jane St 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 9x12 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.

Burlesque Drawing Café
with Tryst La Noir

Sun, Nov 9, 1-4pm & Sun, Dec 14, 2-5pm

One class is $40 - come in and purchase a class!

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!

Figure Drawing Open Studio
On-going 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

Figure Drawing/Long Pose Open Studio
On-going Fri, 2-5pm

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