Art and Craft Workshops at Wiawaka 2025
Multiple Tea Bag Painting
June 30th, 2025
2:00pm-4:00pm
Instructor: Ruby Silvious
Cost of the workshop is $65, this includes material fees.
Using three to four used tea bags as canvas, participants will learn how to paint a landscape using watercolor or gouache. All materials included.
Ruby Silvious is internationally recognized for her miniature paintings and collages on the used tea bag. She is the author of 363 Days of Tea: A Visual Journal on Used Teabags, and Reclaimed Canvas: Reimagining the Familiar. Her paintings on tea bags, some inspired by her art residences and travels around the world, have been featured in numerous publications including CNN Travel, Vogue Italia, Cosmopolitan China, Disney Malaysia, The Guardian, Der Spiegel, Good Morning America/ABC News, National Geographic Kids, and the internationally syndicated Ripley’s Believe it or Not. Silvious was educated in the U.S. and Asia; she currently lives in Coxsackie, NY. Her art is exhibited internationally, and is featured in public and private collections.
Artist Trading Card
July 6th, 2025
9:00am-12:00pm
Cost of the workshop is $30, this includes material fees. Lunch can be purchased additionally by calling Wiawaka at 518-668-9690.
Samples of 2.5" x 3.5" artist trading cards the cards can be done in any medium. This concept was conceived by Swiss artist M Vance sternman he created 12,000 cards for a show and the last day of his show he invited other people to create their own cards and trade with him there’s no money involved with trading, it’s all in fun.
Linda is a retired art educator. She holds an MS in art education from the State University of New York, a Certificate of Completion from the Art Farm Gallery for studies in Chinese Brush painting and a Certificate of Completion as an Expressive Arts Education Facilitator from Salve Regina University.
Paint a Lake George Sunset with Soft Oil Pastels
July 9th, 2025
1:00pm-3:30pm
Instructor: Nancy Lyons
Cost of the workshop is $35, this includes material fees.
Soft oil pastels are small sticks of paint made of pigment mixed with non-drying oil and wax binder. In this 2 1/2-hour students will be introduced to soft oil pastels and become familiar with and practice the different techniques using this specialized medium. By the end of class students will have created a simple sunset landscape of Lake George.
For Beginner and Intermediate Students.
Nancy Lyons is a retired educator and a lifelong artist who loves to teach and share her art with others. Her preferred mediums are pastel, colored pencils, graphite pencils and watercolor. Nancy teaches art classes throughout the Capital District. She is a member of the Colonie Art League and Adirondack Pastel Society and has received various awards in juried shows.
Multiple Tea Bag Painting
July 10th, 2025
2:00pm-4:00pm
Instructor: Ruby Silvious
Cost of the workshop is $65, this includes material fees.
Using three to four used tea bags as canvas, participants will learn how to paint a landscape using watercolor or gouache. All materials included.
Ruby Silvious is internationally recognized for her miniature paintings and collages on the used tea bag. She is the author of 363 Days of Tea: A Visual Journal on Used Teabags, and Reclaimed Canvas: Reimagining the Familiar. Her paintings on tea bags, some inspired by her art residences and travels around the world, have been featured in numerous publications including CNN Travel, Vogue Italia, Cosmopolitan China, Disney Malaysia, The Guardian, Der Spiegel, Good Morning America/ABC News, National Geographic Kids, and the internationally syndicated Ripley’s Believe it or Not. Silvious was educated in the U.S. and Asia; she currently lives in Coxsackie, NY. Her art is exhibited internationally, and is featured in public and private collections.
Weaving Workshop
July 14th, 2025
10:00am-4:00pm (12-1pm break for lunch)
Instructor: Linda Schultz
Cost of the workshop is $55, this includes material fees, day pass and lunch.
Weaving with Linda Schultz. Want to learn how to weave on a small scale? Learn how to create a small weaving on a 3” X 5” cardboard loom. Learn the weaving language and different weaving stitches. Go home with a small weaving. All supplies are included. Feel free to bring your own yarn if you would like.
Linda is a retired art educator. She holds an MS in art education from the State University of New York, a Certificate of Completion from the Art Farm Gallery for studies in Chinese Brush painting and a Certificate of Completion as an Expressive Arts Education Facilitator from Salve Regina University.
Painting with Patrice
“Petunia by O'Keeffe”
July 15th, 2025
2:00pm-4:00pm
Instructor: Patrice Jarvis-Weber
Cost of the workshop is $40, this includes material fees.
$50 for the workshop and a day pass.
Inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s work, Patrice will guide you and show you acrylic painting techniques to create your own small masterpiece to take home. No framing necessary. All artistic abilities are welcome to be part of this enjoyable painting experience. All supplies are included.
Patrice has been part of the Adirondack art community for over 25 years. She studied art and art history and has worked as a photographer, calligrapher, sign painter, and a teaching artist. She was part of the staff at Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council, later organized community art events, and was a board member of the Lake George Arts Project. Throughout her career she has taught art to all ages. Presently Patrice is the teaching artist at the World Awareness Children’s Museum in Glens Falls. Many of her 2-hour classes are inspired by the art of the masters.
Painting with Patrice
“Pink Spotted Lily by O'Keeffe”
July 17th, 2025
2:00pm-4:00pm
Instructor: Patrice Jarvis-Weber
Cost of the workshop is $40, this includes material fees.
$50 for the workshop and a day pass.
Inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s work, Patrice will guide you and show you acrylic painting techniques to create your own small masterpiece to take home. No framing necessary. All artistic abilities are welcome to be part of this enjoyable painting experience. All supplies are included.
Patrice has been part of the Adirondack art community for over 25 years. She studied art and art history and has worked as a photographer, calligrapher, sign painter, and a teaching artist. She was part of the staff at Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council, later organized community art events, and was a board member of the Lake George Arts Project. Throughout her career she has taught art to all ages. Presently Patrice is the teaching artist at the World Awareness Children’s Museum in Glens Falls. Many of her 2-hour classes are inspired by the art of the masters.
July 21st, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm
Instructor: Joanne Quinlivan
Intro to Pastels
Come join Joann to learn about pastels and create your own work. Capturing the landscape with a rich palette, Joann Quinlivan embarks on each painting as a journey in which her love of nature and affinity for color can be expressed. Her award winning work has been juried into numerous National pastel competitions.
She is past President of the United Society of Pastel Artists in So. California and past VP of the Adirondack Pastel Society. She has been teaching a beginners pastel workshop at the Hedges, an Adirondack Resort, for the past five years. Her classes build familiarity with the medium, help students observe light and color value and each student gets individual attention. It’s a fun and easy going introduction to pastels.
Cost of the workshop is $50, this includes material fees.
$60 for the workshop and a day pass.
Marbling Paper
July 23rd, 2025
2:00pm-4:00p
Instructor: Pam Golden and Deb Ogdon
Cost of the workshop is $30
Join us to experience the wonderful ancient process of marbling paper! In this workshop we will talk about color and learn how to swirl drops of ink onto a watery surface. The participants will create beautiful fluid patterns, and then place paper on top - to absorb the colors. Such joyful fun and beauty!' The marbled papers will be used to create unique greeting cards and cover the pages of a blank journal.
Pam is a professional artist/educator. She works with clay and mixed media. Her sculptures have been exhibeted nationally including First Night/Boston, Artsplosure/Raleigh, the Burchfield-Penney Art Gallery, the Fuller Museum of Art and South Shore Art Center.
Deborah Odgen is a graduate of The Art Institute of Boston, Fine Arts Program. She is an accomplished visual artist with 35 plus years in the field of Arts and Antiques, Marine Repair and Restoration, and her Custom Decorative Design Painting Business.
July 25th, 2025
2:00pm-4:00pm
Instructor: Linda Fasano
Introduction to Zentangle
This introduction to Zentangle* class provides students with a foundational introduction to Zentangle techniques and principles, using pen, pencil, and paper. Each student, with the guidance of the instructor, will create (and complete) a piece of abstract art to take home.Linda came to Zentangle in 2019, got cursory instruction, dabbled a little. In 2020, at the start of the pandemic, she joined a weekly tangle club via Zoom, and grew to love the art and felt the draw of Zentangle. In 2020, she became a Certified Zentangle Teacher (aka CZT). As a career educator, and now a CZT, Linda is looking for ways to share this fulfilling process and art form with as many people as possible.Cost of the workshop is $60, this includes material fees.
Create Your Own Quilted No-Sew Ornament: A Hands-On Workshop
July 29th, 2025
9:00am-3:00pm lunch break 12-1
Instructor: Nan Wohlfahrt
Cost of the workshop is $50 this includes lunch
Join us for a delightful crafting experience where you’ll learn to create a stunning quilted ornament on a foam ball using many pins. In this workshop, students will learn the art of folding fabric and placing it precisely on the foam ball to create beautiful ornaments. You’ll also discover how to add the perfect finishing touches with bows and other embellishments. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, this class offers a fun and creative way to make unique ornaments for any occasion!
All materials for completing an ornament will be provided. An original pattern of my own design using 2 different easy folds will be taught. I call it the Sampler Star.
With over five years of experience in creating intricate quilted ornaments, Nan Wohlfahrt has honed a deep understanding and passion for this unique craft. Known for meticulous attention to detail and a creative flair, Nan transforms simple materials into stunning decorative pieces. Although new to teaching, Nan is confident in her ability to guide others through the process, offering clear and patient instruction. Join Nan in a hands-on workshop to learn the art of quilted ornaments, where you’ll gain valuable skills and create beautiful keepsakes.
Painting the Lake in Watercolor
July 31st, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm
Instructor: Diane Swanson
Cost of the workshop is $50
Painting in watercolor can seem intimidating for many artists, but it doesn't have to be. Striking a balance between controlling the medium while allowing the paint to do what it wants to do is key to creating watercolor paintings. Watercolor artist Diane Swanson will offer a few ways and techniques to help participants work towards that balance in a relaxed easy setting.
Participants will practice watercolor technique demonstrated by Diane, to learn some of the magic of the medium, then will apply these techniques in creating their own watercolor painting of a summer lake scene from a provided photo reference. Diane will work with each artist through the process, with tips on how to handle composition, color and brushwork.
Come create your own masterpiece in this guided acrylic painting class by Patrice. Learn simple skills and techniques that will bring your art to life. No framing necessary. Patrice will provide a welcoming space for you to have an enjoyable painting experience, regardless of your skill level. All supplies provided.
Patrice has been part of the Adirondack art community for over 25 years. She studied art and art history and has worked as a photographer, calligrapher, sign painter, and a teaching artist. She was part of the staff at Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Council, later organized community art events, and was a board member of the Lake George Arts Project. Throughout her career she has taught art to all ages. Presently Patrice is the teaching artist at the World Awareness Children’s Museum in Glens Falls. Many of her 2-hour classes are inspired by the art of the masters.
August 5th, 2025
2:00pm-4:00pm
Instructor: Patrice Jarvis-Weber
Painting with Patrice
“Sunset at Wiawaka”
Cost of the workshop is $40, this includes material fees.
$50 for the workshop and a day pass.
Multiple Tea Bag Painting
August 7th, 2025
2:00pm-4:00pm
Instructor: Ruby Silvious
Cost of the workshop is $65, this includes material fees.
Using three to four used tea bags as canvas, participants will learn how to paint a landscape using watercolor or gouache. All materials included.
Ruby Silvious is internationally recognized for her miniature paintings and collages on the used tea bag. She is the author of 363 Days of Tea: A Visual Journal on Used Teabags, and Reclaimed Canvas: Reimagining the Familiar. Her paintings on tea bags, some inspired by her art residences and travels around the world, have been featured in numerous publications including CNN Travel, Vogue Italia, Cosmopolitan China, Disney Malaysia, The Guardian, Der Spiegel, Good Morning America/ABC News, National Geographic Kids, and the internationally syndicated Ripley’s Believe it or Not. Silvious was educated in the U.S. and Asia; she currently lives in Coxsackie, NY. Her art is exhibited internationally, and is featured in public and private collections.
Painting Landscapes & Architecture in Watercolor
August 11th, 2025
2:00pm-5:00pm
Instructor: Diane Swanson
Cost of the workshop is $60
Watercolor workshop on painting harmonious watercolors inspired by Wiawaka’s varied architectural elements set in nature. Creating a dynamic composition with a preliminary sketch is key, along with striking a balance between controlling the medium while allowing the paint to do what it wants to do. Watercolor artist Diane Swanson will offer a few ways to help participants work towards that balance in a relaxed easy setting.
Participants will practice watercolor technique demonstrated by Diane, to learn some of the magic of the medium, then will apply these techniques in creating their own watercolor painting. Diane will work with each artist through the process, with tips on how to handle composition, color and brushwork.
August 14th, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm
Instructor: Joanne Quinlivan
Intro to Pastels
Come join Joann to learn about pastels and create your own work. Capturing the landscape with a rich palette, Joann Quinlivan embarks on each painting as a journey in which her love of nature and affinity for color can be expressed. Her award winning work has been juried into numerous National pastel competitions.
She is past President of the United Society of Pastel Artists in So. California and past VP of the Adirondack Pastel Society. She has been teaching a beginners pastel workshop at the Hedges, an Adirondack Resort, for the past five years. Her classes build familiarity with the medium, help students observe light and color value and each student gets individual attention. It’s a fun and easy going introduction to pastels.
Cost of the workshop is $50, this includes material fees.
$60 for the workshop and a day pass.
Framing Floral Messages: The Victorian Language of the Flowers
August 19th, 2025
3:30pm-5:30pm
Instructors: Catherine & Pam Golden
Cost of the workshop is $30, this includes material fees.
Today we appreciate flowers for their beauty. We choose a bouquet or centerpiece for the color of a flower, its scent, hardiness, or appearance. In the etiquette-bound Victorian period, however, people sent flowers to communicate feelings of love, joy, disdain, or caution. There was a language of flowers, also called floriography, popular on both sides of the Atlantic. Floral meanings have not disappeared. Today, we still associate a rose with love and send chrysanthemums at times of mourning. But in the nineteenth century, there was a full dictionary of floral meanings, which we will explore in this session. Catherine will first present a history of the Victorian language of flowers. Then participants will choose some of these flowers (dried or fabric) to create bookmarks with floral messages. Pam will guide us in this activity. At the end of the workshop, we will admire each other’s creations and share our floral messages.
Drawing Leaves with Graphite Pencils
August 26th, 2025
1:00pm-3:30pm
Instructor: Nancy Lyons
Cost of the workshop is $30, this includes material fees.
In this 2 ½ hour class, students will be introduced to graphite pencils, and learn techniques such as shading, toning and blending different types of leaves. They will watch a quick demonstration by the teacher before creating their own drawings of leaves. Beginner- Intermediate Materials Provided Or Bring Your Own Graphite Pencils (2H, H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B)
Nancy Lyons is a retired educator and a lifelong artist who loves to teach and share her art with others. Her preferred mediums are pastel, colored pencils, graphite pencils and watercolor. Nancy teaches art classes throughout the Capital District. She is a member of the Colonie Art League and Adirondack Pastel Society and has received various awards in juried shows.