Shirt Factory Open House Events

Building Wide Open House with guest artists and artisans

Watermedia Academy Workshops

two half day workshop sessions in watercolor

July 6 and 7, 2011 - 9am to noon each day

Registration is open now

Watermedia Academy Classes ~ Upcoming Winter Sessions

watercolor class

This class meets once a week on tuesdays from 6-8:30pm

"Basics and Beyond in Watercolor"

6-Sessions
March 13 - April 17

This class is for those new to watercolor or for those with experience in the medium who wish to refresh their skills. Participants will be exposed to differing techniques and approaches to constructing a composition through demonstrations, discussion and reproductions of a variety of artists' works. Betty incourages participants to let go of preconceived notions and experience the medium in the spirit of exploration. Returning painters will have a chance to practice their increasing skills when applied to new visual problems.

$150

This class meets once a week on saturday mornings from 10am-1pm

Personal Paintings in Watercolor/Watermedia"

 March 17 – April 14, 2012  (5 Sessions)

This class is an opportunity for those with some painting experience to work in a longer individual class session.  A variety of techniques will be reviewed and their implications for compositional and stylistic concerns investigated. Students may use watercolor or acrylic paint. Additional watermediums will be available as add ons for mixing mediums and individuals may experiment with process and materials as wanted. Participants may work from studio set-ups, instructors references or individual references or sketches.

$150

 Private or semi-private instruction

We offer private or semi-private instruction on an ongoing basis and will work to find times suitable for both instructor and student. Experience level and interests will determine individualized lessons- 

$20 an hour for semi-private and $25 for individual

Open Studio

Studio time is available to anyone who has previously taken one course with Betty.

Students who are presently enrolled in a class may also use this time to work on projects if they need to make-up a class because of weather or illness cancelations.

This will not be instructional, but Betty will be available to answer questions and provide help when needed. Participants may work on ongoing projects or practice skills. The cost is $10 per hour.

Open time is scheduled from 1-4pm. on saturdays

Riverfront Studios
96 Broad Street
Schuylerville, NY

518-695-5354

March 19 - April 29

Thursday 12-7 pm
Fri - Sun 12-5 pm

Season Opener

Featuring The Guild of Adirondack Artists. Curated by Michael Dudley and special guest David Miller

Riverfront Studios

Buttondown Gallery
The Shirt Factory
21 Cooper Street, Glens Falls

April 9 - May 7

thurs - sat 11-5

Buttondown Gallery Presents...

SPRING TONIC

North Main Gallery
Salem NY

North Main Gallery presents Betty’s recent work.

• Payment is due on or before the first day of class.  Personal checks or cash are accepted only
• Any missed classes must be made up before the end of a session
• Tuition includes backing boards and clips for watercolor paper, paper towels for water control and clean-up and water containers. Watercolor paper is available (variety of types and brands) at a nominal fee. Some trays are available to use as paint pallets. Students who register will get a list of brushes and paints that are recommended to purchase. Students who already have supplies may bring them to the first session of a class and add to them later if necessary.
  
• The studio is well equiped and comfortable and anyone considering a class may visit by appointment by calling 518-260-6764.
• Studio hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 1-4pm (subject to change). Please call ahead to make sure something has not come up!