workshops & INTENSIVES
Artful Escapes for Your Busy Life!Discover a diverse range of workshops tailored for adults and teens at The Art Guild, voted the best art school and art gallery in Nassau Country. Whether you’re passionate about watercolors, oils, drawing, or photography, our expert instructors, hailing from local communities and far-flung corners of the world, are ready to assist you in honing your artistic skills and unleashing your creativity. Our workshops prioritize a personalized and intimate learning experience.
Immerse yourself in the creative process at Elderfields Preserve, nestled in Manhasset/Port Washington on the Gold Coast of Long Island. The workshops unfold in the county’s oldest building, surrounded by the scenic outdoor grounds of the Preserve, providing a tranquil artistic retreat. Conveniently located just 30 miles from New York City, accessible with a swift 30-minute train ride, we offer proximity to all the world class restaurants, attractions, and lodging New York City has to offer. Join us at The Art Guild, and let the artistry unfold in this historic and inspiring setting.
1-2 DAY
Workshops
MIXED MEDIA
Community Suit
SoulCollage® with Lisa O’Connor
As the days grow longer and the weather warms, summer often brings us into more connection with others—making it a fitting time to explore the Community Suit of SoulCollage®, which focuses on the people in our lives.
In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of the SoulCollage® process and create your own personal collage cards. Participants are invited to bring images of loved ones, friends, teachers, or others they may wish to include, with cards created as either literal or symbolic representations. No experience needed—just a relaxed, welcoming space to create and enjoy the process.
Instructor: Lisa O’Connor
Dates: Saturday, June 13
Time: 10am-1pm
Level: All Levels
Fee: $65 members / $75 non-members
PRINTMAKING
Simple and Sophisticated Relief Printmaking
with Stephanie Navon Jacobson
This workshop will help guide you on your creative journey with relief printmaking. While it is a simple technique, the results can be very sophisticated; Picasso produced many beautiful relief prints.
If you paint, this workshop is for you.
If you are a pastel artist or a color pencil painter, this workshop is for you.
Whether you are a beginner of have experience, this workshop is for you.
Open to all levels. We will cover single color, multiple colors, chin colle’, multiple blocks and reduction printmaking, as time permits. We will use eco friendly, water based inks.
Let your creative juices flow in a supportive, encouraging atmosphere.
Instructor: Stephanie Navon Jacobson
Date: Saturday, June 13
Time: 10am-1pm
Level: Beginners and up
Fee: $85 members / $110 non-members
WATERCOLOR
Painting Hydrangeas
with Lois Bender
Open to all levels
Please bring a snack or a quick lunch (if needed) that you can enjoy while sitting in the backyard on our preserve admiring our flowers in bloom.
Instructor: Lois Bender
Dates: Thursday, June 18
Time: 11am-3pm
Level: All Levels
Fee: $120 members / $155 non-members
WATERCOLOR
African Safari Art Experience
Drawing & Painting Wild Animals
with Marc Josloff
Of course you will get plenty of tips on drawing and painting techniques, including color-mixing skills.
Instructor: Marc Josloff
Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 10am-3pm
Level: Beginners and up
Fee: $140 members / $175 non-members
FULL
PASTELS
The Art of Pastel Landscapes
with Donna Levinstone
IN The Art of Pastel Landscapes students will learn from Donna Levinstone about the wonderful versatile world of pastel drawing. Reference photos are supplied or students may choose their own. We will also be exploring various techniques and styles.
All levels of students are welcome.
Instructor: Donna Levinstone
Date: Saturday, June 27
Time: 10am-4pm
Level: Beginners and up
Fee: $150 members / $185 non-members
Beginner Watercolor
Watercolor 101
with Michelle Shain
Week 1.
We’ll start at the beginning.
Experiment with our color palettes.
Paint simple shapes.
Create fun patterns.
In the second week,
we will turn the simple shapes into simple still lives:
fruit, flowers, jewelry.
Instructor: Michelle Shain
Tuesdays June 30 & July 7
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Level: Beginners and up
Fee: $125 members / $160 non-members
PRINTING
Intro to Monoprinting using
Gelliplates with Kaili Woop
She’s back…..Explore the experimental process of gelliprinting, a contemporary monotype process that combines color, texture, and intuitive mark-making. In this hands-on workshop, participants will practice layering techniques such as collagraph and charcoal transfers while using acrylic paint, stencils, botanical elements, and mixed-media tools to create one-of-a-kind prints.
Designed for all experience levels, this session encourages creative play while introducing foundational principles of composition, color, and surface design. Participants will leave with a dynamic collection of unique prints and fresh inspiration for future creative exploration. **All materials are provided.
Instructor: Kaili Woop
Friday July 10
Time: 11am-1:30pm
Level: Beginners and up
Fee: $95 members / $115 non-members
WATERCOLORS
Watercolor Botanicals with
Transparent Glazing
with Kerri Shiekman
Create beautiful botanicals by exploring the mesmerizing process and stunning effects of watercolor transparent glazing. We’ll learn and experiment with color theory, brush techniques, and layering with transparency to elevate and harmonize your creations.
Open to all levels.
Instructor: Kerri Shiekman
Date: Tuesday, July 28
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Level: Beginners and up
Fee: $70 members / $90 non-members
OPEN MEDIUM
Body of Work
with Su-Chow Tannuzzo
It is intended to encourage and motivate the art lovers to create artwork for submission to the exhibition or just have fun and enjoy the workshop to improve your artistic skills!
Instructor: Su-Chow Tannuzzo
Date: Saturday, August 8
Time: 10am-4pm
Level: Beginners and up
Fee: $150 members / $185 non-members
2 Day workshop
Watercolor:
Beginner Basics
In this 2 day workshop, learn, or relearn, the basics and fundamentals from the very beginning in this 2 day instructional workshop. This is a very informative and supportive workshop in which we will review and explore materials (and how to use them), basic techniques, washes, and color theory in addition to creating a guided, fun and vibrant painting!
Open to beginners or those who need a refresher.
Instructor: Kerri Shiekman
Wednesday Aug 12 & Thursday Aug 13
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Level: Beginners and up
Fee: $140 members / $175 non-members
location
gem of long island
Explore Your Creativity at The Art Guild on Long Island’s Gold Coast!
Nestled within the historic Elderfields Preserve in Manhasset/Port Washington, The Art Guild invites you to embark on a creative journey in the oldest building in Nassau County. Our workshops provide a serene artistic retreat amid the beauty of Elderfields Preserve, offering a tranquil environment to inspire your artistic pursuits.
Located on the scenic waterfront of Long Island’s iconic Gold Coast, The Art Guild is perfectly situated to offer not just artistic enrichment, but also access to a plethora of activities and attractions. Just 30 miles from the vibrant metropolis of New York City, our location provides easy access to world-class museums, picturesque parks, delectable restaurants, electrifying Broadway shows, and captivating concerts.
Whether you’re exploring the historic charm of the Gold Coast or immersing yourself in the cultural riches of New York City, The Art Guild serves as your gateway to endless possibilities. With the train station to NYC a mere 4 minutes away, the city’s iconic landmarks and attractions are within easy reach.
Join us at The Art Guild, where creativity meets inspiration on Long Island’s Gold Coast. Let your imagination soar as you discover the artistic wonders of our workshops while enjoying all the amazing experiences that our vibrant surroundings have to offer.