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
Calligraphy
Italic Calligraphy Workshop
with Howard Rose
Learn the beautiful art of “Italic Calligraphy”. Howard will supply each student with a Manuscript Calligraphy pen (which you will be able to keep), lined paper and an extensive lettering guide.
Invitations / Personal notes / Developing your own style of penmanship
Instructor: Howard Rose
Monday, July 20
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Level: Beginners and up
Fee: $75 members / $90 non-members
Pastels
The Expressive Landscape in
Pastel with Donna Levinstone
Landscapes have often been described as a mirror of the soul. Constable referred to the sky as the “chief organ of sentiment”. In this workshop we will explore various artistic styles and also how color and lighting dictate mood.
We will use both color and monochrome soft pastel. Reference material will be provided.
All levels of students are welcome.
Instructor: Donna Levinstone
Saturday July 25
Time: 10am-4:00pm
Level: Beginners and up
Fee: $150 members / $185 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
FULL
PLEIN AIR – OILS, WATERCOLORS
Plein Air Painting at TAG
on the Elderfields Preserve
with Megan Euell
2 day workshop, Thursdays July 30 & August 6, 10-1pm
Join experienced landscape painting instructor Megan Euell on the beautiful grounds of The Art Guild to learn or improve your plein air skills. With over 15 years of plein air painting expertise, Euell will explain the entire process to help students feel comfortable and prepared to create a beautiful painting outdoors. Euell’s approach involves focusing on the primary colors to teach students about color harmony. Expect tangible guidance to improve your compositional design, your value structure, and clean, vibrant color mixing. The TAG property features many wonderful scenes-from the historic building, to mature trees and gardens, complex textures and colors- truly a plethora of options for all artists!
Euell specializes in oil painting, and students are welcome use oil paint,
water-based oil paint, or watercolors for this workshop.
Open to all levels.
Instructor: Megan Euell
Date: Thursdays, July 30 & August 6
Time: 10am-1:00pm
Level: Beginners and up
Fee: $160 members / $195 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
1 Day Oil Painting workshop
“Master” Portrait Oil Painting
with Helene Balzarini
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: Helene Balzarini
Tuesday August 18
Time: 10am-1pm
Level: Some experience of Oil painting needed
Fee: $120 members / $155 non-members
WATERCOLORS
Summer Bouquets
with Lois Bender
August showers us with Summer Flowers from A to Z! : Asters, Sunflowers, Cone Flowers & Daisies and more!…. Then …. Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, and Zinnas, Oh My!…..”
Lois will demonstrate through drawing, brushstrokes, color palettes & mixing how to express these flowers’ qualities. The Guild will supply some floral arrangements and also suggest that you BYOF — “Bring Your Own Flowers!!!” in vases which will allow you to take your flowers home and finish your watercolors. (FYI, bringing in flowers is optional!) Painting these Summer Bouquets will offer a joyous lesson in combining different flowers, all overflowing with the vivid vibrancy of Summer.
Open to all levels
Instructor: Lois Bender
Date: Thursday, Aug 20
Time: 11am-3:00pm
Level: Beginners and up
Fee: $120 members / $155 non-members
MIXED MEDIA
Creative Mosaics
with Judith Caseley
Awaken your inner artist with a Creative Mosaic Design workshop!
Transform colorful pieces of glass and ceramic tile into stunning mosaics! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of mosaic art, from choosing materials and cutting techniques to adhering tiles and grouting your masterpiece. Be prepared to have fun! Ooen to all levels
No prior experience needed! Judith will guide you through every step, providing helpful tips and tricks along the way. You’ll have the freedom to create your own unique design on a wooden panel, with ONE of the designs listed:
-a letter (your first initial or a loved one’s)
-a flower
-a heart
-a simple animal
Judith will help you draw the design on the panel, learn to cut and lay tile. You will take your mosaic home with grout and instructions. Creating Mosaics is very forgiving…no matter what you’ve created, when it’s grouted, it will be great.
What you’ll get:
• All materials included (tiles, adhesives, grout, tools) provided by The Art Guild
• Step-by-step instruction from a knowledgeable instructor
• Fun and creative atmosphere to explore your artistic side
• A one-of-a-kind mosaic creation to take home!
Instructor: judith Caseley
Dates: Saturday, Sept 26
Time: 10am-1pm
Level: All Levels
Fee: $80 members / $95 non-members
mixed media
Doodling Masterpieces
with Marc Josloff
The most unsung form of creative art….doodling.
We’ve all done it. Like our dreams each night, doodles have emerged most naturally, from the unconscious. We don’t think very hard at all when we scribble patterns onto a random piece of paper as something supposedly “more important” is going on.
This workshop, “Doodle Masterpiece Workshop” puts your doodling on a pedestal and will undoubtedly result in a highly respectable work of art.
First you will be guided into identifying your personal doodling form and second you’ll be guided into embellishing it. You’ll want to frame it,…of course…and the next time you doodle, give it a lot of RESPECT.
Instructor: Marc Josloff
Saturday, Oct 24
Time: 10am-2:00pm
Level: Beginners and up
Fee: $126 members / $161 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.