Meet the Artists in Residence
Come have an informal discussion with this summer’s artists in residence. Ask questions, view works in progress and share stories. This event is free and open to all. There is no reservations required, but please sign-in at Fuller House upon arrival.
Roll up your sleeves as you’re going to get wet. Make your own paper in any color an thickness, adorned with flowers, beads, ribbons, even insects. It’s amazing how simple it is.
Cost: $10 for workshop only. Free for overnight guests and Platinum Pass holders. Purchase a day pass with class is $20.
$20 material fee paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of class. Click here to register for class.
Three Dimensional Bookbinding
June 26th, 2019
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor: Laura A. Jackett
Do you like to fold and cut paper? These are the basic skills students need to be able to construct accordion, tunnel, business card and carousel books.
Cost: $10 for workshop only. Free for overnight guests and Platinum Pass holders. Purchase a day pass and class for $20.
$20 for materials paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of class. There is a class size limit to 12. To register call 518-668-9690 .
Register at the front desk for each class. They are both different and do not need to be taken together.
Wiawaka Self Portrait
July 3rd 2-4pm
Instructor: Alice Tunison
“Look into my eyes and hear what I’m not saying, for my eyes speak louder than my voice ever will.”
Artist in Residence Art Exhibit & Sale
The public is invited to the 4th Annual Artist in Residence Exhibit and Sale which will feature the work of eleven women artists from the Northeast. Artists will have work that has been completed on site at Wiawaka as well as pieces from their collection. The art, which features originals, prints and jewelry, will be on sale and the artists will donate 25% of the proceeds back to Wiawaka.
Georgia O’Keeffe Week July 8th -12th, 2019 – Tours, programs, lectures and classes all centered around artist Georgia O’Keeffe in honor of her stay at Wiawaka in 1908. Read more about her stay at Wiawaka here.
Lake George Reflections, 1923
July 10, 2019 – 9:30-11:30am or 1:30- 3:30pm
Instructor: Patti Ferrara
New this summer, a different colorful study from Georgia to create! In her early artists’ career, O’Keeffe painted with watercolors while here at Wiawaka. So, special for the Georgia O’Keeffe week, students will create a watercolor “study” after “Lake George Reflection, 1923”. A few simple watercolor brush techniques will be shown and handling of the brush will be taught. Each student will have fun while learning and will go home with a 9×12″ matted watercolor study of their own.
All materials and supplies are provided, so just bring an apron and think Georgia!
Cost to attend: $10 program fee for class only. Or purchase a day pass and class fee is $20. Overnight guests and Platinum Pass holders may attend for free. There is a $35 material fee which is to be paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of class.
Click here to register for the 9:30 – 1130 am class or Click here to register for the 1:30 – 3:30 pm class.
“Flower”
July 11, 2019 9:30-11:30am or 1:30-3:30 pm
Instructor: Patti Ferrara
In this workshop, students will create a study of O’Keeffe’s “Flower”, one that had special meaning to her while living at Lake George. Using watercolors and learning a few brush techniques, students will paint their own study and go home with their 9×12″ matted finished watercolor. All materials and supplies are provided, so bring your hidden talent and think Georgia!
Cost to attend: $10 program fee for class only. Or purchase a day pass and class for $20. Overnight guests and Platinum Pass holders may attend for free. To register cal 518-668-9690 or click to register. There is a $35 material fee which is to be paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of class.
Click here to register for the 9:30 – 11:30 am class or Click here to register for the 1:30 – 3:30 pm class.
Victorian Fan Language: Discussion and Craft
July 11th, 2019 3-5pm
Instructors: Pam and Catherine Golden
In the Victorian era, a genteel woman’s accessories—gloves, reticules (purses) handkerchiefs, parasols, and fans—made a fashion statement. But the fan had practical advantages, too: fans could hide a yawn of boredom, cool a lady from discomforting heat, and communicate feelings to a potential suitor. In this workshop, Catherine, a professor of Victorian literature and culture, will bring examples of Victorian fans, talk about these ways a fan functioned in Victorian culture, and teach participants the language of the fan. We will practice gestures to communicate a range of messages, including “I should like to be introduced to you,” “What time shall I see you?,” and “I don’t care about you”! In the second part of the workshop, Pam, an artist and teacher, will guide us in the creation and decoration of our own fans. We will provide a variety of media to make fans (e.g. cardstock, colored pencils, markers, paints) as well as decorative materials for shine and sparkle. At the end of the workshop, we will use our homemade fans to communicate our feelings, Victorian Style.
Cost: $10 for program only (free for overnight guests, platinum pass holders). There is also a $10 material charge for all participants due at the beginning of class, paid directly to instructor. To register call 518-668-9690 or click here.
Art with Alice
July 13th 3:00 – 6:00pm
Instructor: Alice Huntington
Paint with Alice as you enjoy some leisurely time being creative. Alice will teach you to paint your own piece of art of a scene on Lake George. This class size will be limited to 15. Sign up early!
The cost of the class is $10. (overnight guests and platinum passholders are free) Material fee is $35 that is paid directly to the instructor. Click here to register.
Printmaking: Calligraphs and Monotypes
July 24th, 2019 – 9:30 am – 11:30 am
August 21st, 2019 – 9:30 am -11:30 am
Instructor: Patti Ferrara
Participants of this morning printing workshop will enjoy learning to create original “callagraph” or movable prints using Wiawaka flora and nature’s designs. Monotypes are created with your freedom of paint as they are a one of a kind image. Water based paints and Gelli Printing Plates will be used. Students will have fun creating beautiful printed art and go home with a 9×12 matted original print along with their other print creations. All materials and supplies are provided, just bring an apron and your inspiration!
$10 workshop fee. Day pass and class is $20. (Free for overnight guests and platinum pass holders) Fee for this afternoon workshop is $35.00 and payable to the instructor at time of workshop.
July 24th, 2019 1:30 -4:30 pm
Instructor: Angela Thomas
Come wander the beautiful Wiawaka grounds as we blend the practices of mindfulness and photography. We will utilize mindfulness skills to expand our focus, perspective and presence, gathering images as we go. Please note that this not a technical photography skills class. Please bring a digital camera, smartphone or tablet with camera capabilities. Each participant will go home with a printed photo card. Angela Thomas is a holistic nurse, mindfulness teacher and photographer. Her photos have appeared in SaratogaMama magazine and the former Art de Cure Gallery. She has studied with Carl Heilman, Robert Rodriquez and Jan Phillips.
July 25th, 2019
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Ruby Silvious
Cost: $10 for workshop only. Free for overnight guests and Platinum Pass holders.
Purchase a day pass and class for $20. $35 artist/material fee paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of class. Class size will be limited to 15. http://www.rubysilvious.com
Click here to register for class.
Watercolor Techniques: Chinese Brush
July 25th, 2019 – 9:30 am – 11:30 am
August 22, 2019 – 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Patti Ferrara
Enjoy learning the basic techniques of the Chinese Brush and watercolor at this creative and fun session of painting. Each student will learn how to handle the Chinese brush, the techniques of the brush strokes and will go home with their own matted 9×12” original watercolor and a few other surprise projects. All materials and supplied provided, but bring any watercolor supplies you may have.
Cost: $10 class fee. $20 with day pass. (free for overnight guests and platinum pass holders) $30 material fee due at the beginning of class, paid directly to the instructor. You must register with Wiawaka by calling (518) 668-9690. Class size is limited, so sign up early.
Click here to register for the July 25th class.
Click here to register for the August 22nd class.
Dream Doodling & Fireworks
July 25th, 2019 7:30-8:30pm
Instructor: Patti Ferrara
Relax and quietly create your own world of doodling at this session of calming art. When doodling there are no erasers or mistakes, just one’s freedom to explore and enjoy the calm. All materials and supplies are provided, so come with your inspiration and join in for a peaceful dreamy time. Once you start to doodle, it may be hard to stop!
This class is free for overnight guests or platinum pass holders. $10 workshop fee for all others (includes staying for the fireworks).
Register in advance by calling 518-668-9690. Click here to register.
Watercolor Techniques: Flat Brush
July 26th, 2019 – 9:30-11:30 am
August 23rd, 2019 – 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Instructor: Patti Ferrara
In this watercolor workshop, students will be creating a Lake George landscape. Using a few simple and fun flat brush techniques, each student will be shown and learn how to handle the flat brush . Each participant will go home with a 9×12” matted finished original work of art of their own. All materials and supplies are provided, bring your own supplies if you have them, an apron and good spirits.
A great way to relax and have some fun while creating art at Wiawaka.
$10 workshop fee only. $20 with day pass. (Free for overnight guests and platinum pass holders) Fee for this afternoon workshop is $30.00 and payable to the instructor at time of workshop. You must register with Wiawaka at (518) 668-9690. Class size is limited, so sign up soon!
Click here to register.
Exploring Nature in Wet Felting
July 30th and 31st, 2019 9am-12 noon
Instructor: Robin Blakney-Carson
Join felting instructor Robin Blackney-Carlson in this great 2-day workshop. Using varied forms of wool, silk, and other natural fibers we will learn how to create texture and surface design through the process of wet felting. On day two we will develop our designs with hand stitch. The class will be held from 9am-12 noon daily – leaving participants ample time in the afternoon for swimming, hiking, or relaxing.
Cost: $15 for workshop only. Free for Platinum Pass holders.
Purchase a day pass with the class is $20.
$20 artist/material fee paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of class.
Click here to register. This class will fill up quickly.
Sunflowers after Vincent
August 5th, 2019 9:30 am – 11:30am
Instructor: Alice Tunison
“I cannot help it if my paintings do not sell. But the time will come when people realize that they are worth more than the cost of paint.”
– Vincent VanGogh
This two hour art class with me will give us an opportunity to paint ‘sunflowers’ after Vincent using acrylic paint on canvas.
Class size is limited to 10 participants. Painters new and not so new are sure to have fun. The cost is $20 Canvas and materials will be provided. Click here to register.
Hands on with Clay!
August 6th and 7th, 2019 9:30-11:30 am
Instructor: Pam Golden
In this hands-on workshop we will experience the joy of working with clay – a natural and flexible material!
On the first day, women will learn traditional hand building techniques and create a sculptural vessel – inspired by the beauty of Wiawaka.
On the following day, we will add color to our sculptures with a variety of paints and other decorative materials.
No experience necessary.
Pam’s Birch Women Sculptures are installed on the grounds of Wiawaka. Visit
http://www.pamgolden.com for more information on her.
Cost to attend: $10 program fee for class only. $25 materials fee payable to the instructor. Purchase a day pass and class for $20. Overnight guests and Platinum Pass holders may attend for free. Click here to register.
Colored Pencils Techniques, Watercolor and Wax: Flowers Designs
Colored pencil study after Candace Wheeler, 1827-1923
August 8, 2019 – 9:30am – 11:30am
Instructor: Patti Ferrara
Introducing to Wiawaka for the first time, the wonderdul world of New York bor arist, Candace Wheeler, 1827-1923, who was know as the “Mother of Interior design” at the the turn of the 20th century. One must read about this important successful American woman artist and her beautiful, kind, and giving heart to young America’s artistic women.
In this workshop, using one of Mrs. Wheeler’s “Flowers” designs, students will be shown some basic colored pencil drawing techniques using both watercolor and wax pencils. Layering of colors, blending and toning will be explained so that each student will go home with a 9×12 matted finished original creation of their own!
Participants will have fun learning about something and someone new!
All materials and supplies are provided; just bring an apron and your inspiration.
Cost: $10 class fee (free for overnight guests and platinum pass holders, $20 for class and day pass) $35 material fee due at the beginning of class, paid directly to instructor.
You must register with Wiawaka at 518-668-9690. Please sign up early as class size is limited.
Click here to register.
August 7th, 2019
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Instructor: Ruby Silvious
Cost: $10 for workshop only. Free for overnight guests and Platinum Pass holders.
Purchase a day pass and class fee for $20. $35 artist/material fee paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of class.
Class size will be limited to 15. http://www.rubysilvious.com.
August 9th, 2019
Instructor: Ruby Silvious
Using various origami, wrapping and handmade papers in different sizes and designs, participants will learn to fold this delightful bag. Bags can be used to enclose special gifts like notions or jewelry. All papers and accessories (paper string, buttons) will be supplied.
Class size will be limited to 10. http://www.rubysilvious.com
August 20th, 2019
Instructor: Patti Ferrara
All materials supplied. Class size is limited.
August 21st 1:30PM – 4:30pm
Instructor: Robin Gerhardt-Linkens
This workshop takes us on an interactive journey around “The Wheel of the Year” the
ancient round of seasonal festivals celebrated by our European ancestors.
Cost: $25 for workshop only. Purchase a day pass and class is $35.
$10 material fee paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of class. Minimum participants 10 with a maximum of 20.
Click here to register for this workshop.
$20 material fee paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of class.
Click here for 1:00 – 3:00 class
Boxmaking
August 29th
10 am – 12pm
Instructor: Laura A Jackett
Cost: $10 for workshop only. Free for overnight guests and Platinum Pass holders. Purchase a day pass and class fee for $20.
$20 material fee paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of class.
Click here to register for class.
