by Grace Lucarelli | Jul 13, 2016 | Archive
Poetry Workshop Series: “Approaching Art”
Begins September 10, 2016
George Wallace
The Art Guild invites local poets to participate in a new project called “APPROACHING ART: A Long Island Poetry Project at the Art Guild of Port Washington.” In this six-session workshop series, poets will view art at the Guild’s Manhasset location and then write poetry reflecting what they’ve seen, a creative process known as ekphrasis. These workshops will begin on September 10, reconvening as new shows are installed.
The resulting poems will be published in an anthology edited by George Wallace, first Suffolk County
Poet Laureate, publisher of the online magazine Poetrybay and current Walt Whitman Birthplace Writer in Residence. The workshops will be facilitated by Lisa James, who hosts a monthly poetry reading through the Performance Poets Association.
There will be spots for up to 12 poets per workshop. The cost is $20 a session, discounted to $80 if signing up for all six sessions at once.
Session 1: September 10 – Exhibit: Fur, Fins & Feathers
Session 2: October 15 – Exhibit: Visual Trick | Visual Treat
Session 3: December TBA – Exhibit: Beauty in the Abstract
Session 4: February TBA – Photography
Session 5: March/April TBA
Session 6: May/June – Members Showcase
For more information please call 516.304.5797 or visit our website:www.TheArtGuild.org.
by Grace Lucarelli | Jul 13, 2016 | Archive
Two Day Workshop August 13-14, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
$300 members/$330 non-members
Does the idea of painting outdoors, en plein air, seem daunting? What kind of gear do I need? How do I select my view and compose my canvas? How do I even begin? Join multiple-award winning plein air artist Paul Bachem as he shares all of his experience with you during a one-day “Boot Camp” intensive in the studio followed by a day painting in the field.
In the morning Paul will go over the gear you will need for a successful day in the field, describe in detail his approach to plein air painting, and do a demo at Elderfields employing the techniques discussed.
There will be a break for lunch, and students will paint at Elderfields in the afternoon while Paul moves from easel to easel offering suggestions and advice. There will be a critique and a time for questions at the end of the day. Day two will be in the field, at a site to be determined.
A materials list will be provided with suggested easel and other items, but please bring what you have.
Three painting days with Paul (in a variety of environments) will be arranged with dates to be announced. (There will be separate fees and registration for each day.)
Paul Bachem has painted on site for many years and in all weather, day and night, both for his own enjoyment and as a competition artist in numerous plein air events. Over that time he has amassed a wealth of knowledge as well as many “tricks of the trade” which he will share with you. You will come away from this workshop with a confident understanding of what it takes to succeed in this most enjoyable form of landscape painting. Paul studied with Harold R. Stevenson and Alma Gallanos Stevenson and enjoyed a 30 year illustration career. Paul’s paintings are in numerous private collections as well as the permanent collection of the Forbes Gallery in New York City.
by Grace Lucarelli | May 27, 2016 | Archive
Fun(d) Raising with Wit & Whim August 2016
The Art Guild is delighted to partner with wit &whim, the little shop with the big heart, located at 6 Carlton Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050, during the month of August 2016.
One part lifestyle, one part gallery, add a twist of wit & whim and it’s a way to gift & give back! wit & whim is committed to donating 100% of their profits directly to organizations that benefit individuals, communities, & our world! an original way to “fun(d)-raise!”
Throughout the month of August we are asking everyone to join us and ‘give the gift of art!’ by shopping at wit & whim for creative and unique items. The eclectic shop features handmade, vintage, modern, and fair trade items, from clothing, accessories and jewelry to adorable baby and children’s items (fabulous shower gifts!), ceramics, home decor, and m
ore. Get some early Christmas and Hannukah shopping done and your gift gives back – 100% of the profits go directly to The Art Guild!
A festive reception will be held on August 9, 12-2 & 6-9.
For more information or directions contact wit &whim at 516-944-9200.
Our mission: The Art Guild of Port Washington, Inc., is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing encouragement, education and a forum for the appreciation of the visual arts.
The Guild seeks to offer residents from local and neighboring communities an avenue to broaden their creative pursuits by striving to:
- Encourage. Encouragement to artists and craftspeople through collaboration and interaction
- Educate. Educational opportunities, workshops, lectures and discussion groups
- Explore. An art facility where residents can come to broaden their creative experiences
- Exhibit. A forum in which the community can appreciate the visual arts through exhibits and community projects
It is an organization open to all people with a common goal to advance the visual arts.
by Grace Lucarelli | Apr 7, 2016 | Archive
Thank you for your interest in Sip and Sketch.
Unfortunately this session is sold out.
Please call 516-304-5797 or email info@theartguild.org to be placed on a waiting list.
by Grace Lucarelli | Mar 16, 2016 | Archive
Photography Workshops with Harold Naideau
(Take one or both!)
Understanding Your Camera
Saturday May 7, 9:30 – 12:30
This workshop will cover the basic fundamentals on how to take great pictures with any type of camera, from ‘Point & Shoots’ to DSLRs. Camera types, prices, types of lenses, filters, tripods, etc. will be discussed and explained. Please bring your camera and instruction manual.
$50 members/$60 non-members (Paypal button below)
Instructor: Harold Naideau
Portrait Photography
Saturday May 7, 1:30 – 4:30
This workshop will discuss how to take professional looking portraits of people. We will cover which lenses are best for portraits, lighting, posing, expressions, backgrounds and props. We will cover how to set up your own at-home studio using easily available equipment. Bring your camera – you will have an opportunity to photograph live models. (Model fee included.)
$75 members/$85 non-members (Paypal button below)
Instructor: Harold Naideau
Take BOTH workshops $110 members/$135 non-members
by Grace Lucarelli | Jan 23, 2016 | Archive
We’re sorry, This class is full. Please email us to be added to a waiting list.
