CLASSES

Saturdays, July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 10:00am–11:15am
Class available online via Zoom
Members $8 | Non-Members $10 (fee per class)
Purchase all 4-weeks at a discount $28.80 Members | $36 Non-Members
$5/ class recording. Recordings e-mailed the following Monday after class.
*You MUST pre-register for class no later than 24-hours before the class.

Open your heart space in this alignment-based yoga class and connect your body with the surroundings of your own home space in this live virtual class. Long-time and favorite yoga instructor Dara Harper will guide you through proper form and precision of poses from her home studio. For more on Dara Harper, visit Yogawithdara.com. All skill levels welcome. Follow Zoom link provided through e-mail after registration of class.

August 27, 6:00–8:00pm
Class available online via Zoom
*You MUST pre-register for class by August 25^th
$40 Members | $50 Non-Members

Experience the joy of clay in these evenings of creativity and fun. Learn the basics of hand-building to create your own ceramic birdhouse. You will be provided a kit of all necessary materials to be picked up at the Museum on a specified date ahead of the workshop. Your work will be fired for you and available for pick up several weeks following the workshop. Follow Zoom link provided through e-mail after registration of class.

Drop-in fee $12 Members | $15 Non-Members

Are you looking for studio space in a community environment? The Danial Family Education center is available throughout the week for adult artists of all abilities to create alongside their peers. Bring your own materials and tools; we supply tables, chairs, and a fully accessible studio space. Pre-registration required.

March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 10:00am–Noon
$28 Members | $35 Non-Members

Learn photography basics including light, focus, contrast, brightness, and color. Compose images that are dynamic and memorable and learn editing techniques. Bring an iPhone 6, 7, 8, X, iPad Air or Pro, and eyes ready to see the world in new ways. Instructor Peter Moller.

March 26, 2:00pm–4:30pm
FREE Members | $40 Non-Members
Pre-registration required. Space is limited.

Historic preservationist and educator, Sarah Marsom, brings her Tiny Activist Project to Syracuse and the New York Statewide Preservation Conference! The modern design movement brought innovative ideas and new design to the American landscape. Celebrate the architecture of the Everson Museum by sewing a doll inspired by architect I.M. Pei. Sewing was an integral part of the lives of many mid-century modern women, so there is no better way to pay homage to one of the most iconic modernists! While sewing Tiny I.M. Pei, participants will learn lesser known aspects of Pei's life and discuss preservation of modern architecture! No experience sewing? Do not worry! This is a beginner level sewing workshop. All materials and tools provided including sewing machines.

April 18, 1:00–4:00pm
$52 Members | $65 Non-Members

Learn the magic of papermaking in this one-day introductory workshop. Participants will sample Western methods of sheet forming and make paper from a variety of plant fibers such as abaca, cattails, or iris leaves. Techniques covered will include laminating, embedding, embossing and others. We will create sheets that may be used for a variety of projects or just framed as they are. Materials list provided.

Date TBD
$68 Members | $85 Non-Members

SAORI is a Japanese art of hand weaving that places more emphasis on creativity and free expression than technical skills. There are no rules or samples to follow, and no mistakes—only possibilities! Learn the basics and rhythm of the loom with gentle guidance. The looms will be set up and ready for students to begin weaving after a brief introduction and demonstration. Students will take home the cloth they weave! Materials and equipment provided.

Date TBD
$36 Members | $45 Non-Members

Come ready to experiment with fun painting techniques. Pour, dip, and mix fluid acrylic paints to create your very own colorful work of art on glass. Instructor Eva Hunter. All materials provided.

Date TBD
$44 Members | $55 Non-Members

Experience the magic and mystery of water marbling, an ancient Japanese technique, with artist Julie Ehrentraut of Mizu Marbling Art. Learn the history behind the techniques then choose your colors, design, and paint your very own habotai silk scarf masterpiece! All skill levels welcome. Materials provided.

Date TBA
$44 Members | $55 Non-Members

Discover the freedom of using these flowing inks and learn how to use them to create watercolor effects on a coaster set. Enjoy watching your creations unfold before your eyes as each piece comes out with a unique design. Bring your own set of alcohol inks, other materials provided.

A pastel and mixed media with Robert Carsten
August 19-21, 9:30am–4:00pm
$248 Members | $310 Non-Members

In this exciting workshop, we’ll use underpainting techniques, compositional devices, color exploration, value keys and a variety of themes to progress ideas into related bodies of work. Expression and message are better clarified when a subject is accomplished in multiples — whether a pair, mini or larger series. Work dominantly in one medium or mixed, Robert will demonstrate techniques, thumbnail sketches, discuss and illustrate various approaches to working in series using under and overpainting in pastel and water-based media. All levels are welcome. Materials list provided.

August 29, 1:00–4:00pm
$32 Members | $40 Non-Members

Learn to create your own cyanotypes with artist Sarah Fox. Cyanotype is a photographic printing process that uses the sun to develop the image. Participants are encouraged to bring paper, lace, feathers, and any thin or semi-transparent objects to use in their cyanotypes. Participants will learn how to use both ready-made treated cyanotype paper and fabric. Each student will leave with 2 cyanotypes.

(Ages 4-12)
$100 Members | $125 Non-Members

Cultivate your child’s creativity with Everson Creativity Kits. These take-home kits have been specially designed by our amazing Museum Educators to encourage your young artist to create original works of art inspired by the Everson Museum and its collections. Lessons encourage children to explore a variety of art media including drawing, painting, sculpture, and so much more. Themes focus on contemporary arts, artists, and ideas. Kits include a sketch pad, child sized apron, seven age appropriate art-making lessons with easy to follow instructions and all of the materials and tools needed to complete each activity. Create your own home art display and share photos of your creations to be included in a virtual art show to celebrate and share the work of your budding young artist.

*See details on our Everson Creativity Kits

Session I July 27–31
Session II August 3–7

Morning Half Day: 9:00am–Noon
Afternoon Half Day: 1:00–4:00pm
$116 Members | $145 Non-Members

Full Day (Ages 8–12 only)
9:00am–4:00pm
$244 Members | $305 Non-Members

Everson Summer Art Camp is an immersive program that allows participants to engage with artists, art educators, and each other as they create original works of art inspired by themes found in Museum exhibitions. Over the course of the week participants learn to use a variety of art media including drawing, painting, sculpture, and more. Through guided exploration, sketching in the galleries, artist demonstrations, and outdoor fun campers watch art come to life, all while making friends. Space is limited, all materials provided including a snack.