May 17, 2026
Join CNY Artist Initiative featured artist Ann Clarke for an open felting workshop. The workshop will introduce basic felting techniques, with participants encouraged to explore both two- and three-dimensional felting. Supplies will be provided....
May 20 & 27, 2026
Observational drawing focuses on drawing directly from real-life subjects rather than from memory or imagination—simply put, it is drawing what you see. In this two-part workshop, participants will practice looking closely and slowly to record what they observe....
June 21, 2026
Celebrate Father’s Day with a playful and creative printmaking workshop using LEGOs! Participants will design and build their own printing plates, then use ink to create bold, graphic prints on paper. This hands-on class blends art, design, and a bit of engineering—p...
June 25 —July 30, 2026
In this 6-week introductory ceramics class, students will spend half of each class working on the pottery wheel and the other half exploring hand-building techniques. In this class, we will explore pinch, coil, and slab building techniques, in addition to th...
July 5, 2026
Inspired by the rich tradition of American quilt patterns and rural barn quilt trails, this workshop invites participants to paint their own bold, geometric quilt square on wood. Pre-drawn designs allow participants to focus on color, technique, and clean execution wh...
July 25, 2026
In this drawing class, participants will create a large-scale artwork composed of three overlapping contour line drawings using different colored pencils. This layered approach challenges observational skills while encouraging thoughtful decision-making throughout th...
Saturday, August 8
This workshop introduces participants to the expressive practice of gesture drawing using ink and unconventional tools. Working from live or reference figures, participants will create a series of quick, energetic drawings that capture movement, posture, and the...
August 9, 2026
Design and print your own custom tote bag using a DIY silk screening process! In this hands-on workshop, participants will create their own screens using embroidery hoops and mesh, then transfer their designs using screen filler techniques. Once the screens are comp...
