Upcoming Events at the ArtsWAVE Center

ArtsWAVE has many exciting events planned for 2013. We have workshops, open studio, artist in residence and a drawing club just to name a few. If you have any questions please email class@artswave.org

We open our doors for the season in March!

Please see our 2013 Events Page for full details.

If you are interested in an artist residency please see this page.

For more information or to sign up for an event, email us at class@artswave.org or call 845.443.5319.

 

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Past 2012 Events at ArtsWAVE

Ukrainian Pysanky Egg Decorating Workshop

Tuesday, April 3rd & Wednesday, April 4th, 2-4pm
Learn traditional Ukrainian egg decorating. For adults and kids ages 10 & up.
Materials fee Kid $10/Adults $15.

Side by Side

Saturday, June 3rd, 2-4pm
Artwork by Kerhonkson school children, made during classes with art educator Florence Lasicki, shown side by side with the masterpieces that inspired them.

Open Studio – Meet Artist Monica Cohen

Friday, June 22nd, 6-8pm
Stop by the Art Center to meet working artist and see their latest art. Downtown Ellenville is a great place to be on a summer evening. Come on down!

Kids Art Class – Flower Collages

Thursday, June 28th, 10am-12pm
Learn to make collages, inspired by flowers native to the Hudson Valley. Taught by artist in residence Rachelle Tolwin.
Open to ages 10 and up. Materials fee is $3 per session.

Adult Art Class – Shibori Dying on Silk Scarves

Saturday, June 30th, 10am-3pm
Learn textile surface design with Nancy Colombo and at the end of the day take home 2 unique hand-dyed scarves.
Space is limited so register early. Materials fee is $20 and includes two scarves.

Youth Workshop – Rap & Spoken Word with the ReadNex Poetry Squad

Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 10-August 2 (workshops are 2 hrs long – call for times)
8 workshops with members of the ReadNex Poetry Squad, culminating in a performance. Be Dif’Rent. For ages 13-18.

This project is made possible (in part) through a grant from the Dutchess County Arts Council, administrator of public funds through NYSCA’s Decentralization Program.

Open Studio – Meet the Artist

Friday, July 20th, 6-8pm
Stop by the Art Center to meet Margie Phillips and see her latest artwork.

Drawing Club

Every Thursday, 6-8pm
Do you love to draw and want to work alongside other artists? If so, come to ArtsWAVE for an evening of relaxed drawing and camaraderie. We will be drawing from life, photos and our imaginations. Bring your pencils, pens, paper and any material you might enjoy.
All levels welcome. Adults only. $2 suggested donation.

Youth Workshop – Rap & Spoken Word with the ReadNex Poetry Squad

Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 10-August 2 (workshops are 2 hrs long – call for times)
8 workshops with members of the ReadNex Poetry Squad, culminating in a performance. Be Dif’Rent. For ages 13-18.

This project is made possible (in part) through a grant from the Dutchess County Arts Council, administrator of public funds through NYSCA’s Decentralization Program.

ArtsWAVE’s Second Annual Small Works Auction

Saturday, July 28, 4-5.30pm, previews 2-4pm
100 small artworks by local artists and art enthusiasts. Each $25 ticket entitles the holder to a piece of art. Tickets are numbered and on the night of the auction there will be a drawing to determine the order in which ticket holders get to choose one of the 100 artworks.
Free to attend the party, $25 to participate in auction. Funds benefit ArtsWAVE programming and the Susan Clarke Fund.

 

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