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
ART HISTORY SERIES #2
Great Artists in their
Teenage Years: Dürer to Picasso
with Kim-Ly Moynihan
Learn about and enjoy Art History Over Lunch. This is an engaging lecture series featuring great artists, masterpieces, and movements that have shaped our visual world.
Each session in the series explores a different topic. No previous art history experience is needed. just bring your curiosity!
Great Artists in their Teenage Years: Dürer to Picasso
What were the great artists making at thirteen, fifteen or eighteen? Discover the teenage works of Dürer, Michelangelo, Artemisia Gentileschi, Bernini, Rosa Bonheur and Picasso with Kim-Ly Moynihan, Ph.D. Through early drawings, paintings and sculptures, we’ll explore how training, opportunity and precocious talent shaped the artistic development and later masterpieces of these artists. Highlighted works in nearby collections include Bernini’s Faun Teased by Children and Bonheur’s The Horse Fair in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Picasso’s later works at the Museum of Modern Art.
This lecture complements the upcoming Nassau County High School exhibition at The Art Guild.
AH Over Lunch: Nov 18, 11am-12:30pm
Level: all levels
Fee: $10
ACRYLIC/OIL
Learn to Develop Your Own
Unique Painting Style
with Su-Chow Tannuzzo
Open to all levels.
Instructor: Su-Chow Tannuzzo
Date: Saturday, November 14
Time: 10am-4:00pm
Level: Beginners and up
Fee: $160 members / $195 non-members
mixed media
Winter Landscapes in
Pastel and Charcoal
with Donna Levinstone
Unleash the quiet power and drama of the coldest season! While often overlooked, winter offers some of the most striking, mood-rich landscapes in art. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll master the art of capturing frosty atmosphere—from high-contrast monochrome scenes using charcoal and black-and-white pastel to vibrant, frosty color accents. Donna provides curated reference materials; just bring your supplies and your creative drive!
All levels of students are welcome.
Instructor: Donna Levinstone
Date: Saturday, Nov 14
Time: 12:00-4:00pm
Level: Beginners and up
Fee: $115 members / $150 non-members
Alcohol Inks
Alcohol Inks
with Vera Worthington
Discover the possibilities of Alcohol Inks with Vera Worthington in this fun-filled workshop!
During the 2.5 hour session, we will experiment with various methods of using alcohol inks such as dripping, dabbing, painting with brushes, felt application, & much more. Enjoy the endless ways in which alcohol ink defies your imagination and create beautiful abstract artwork – no art experience is necessary to enjoy the wonders of alcohol inks!
All supplies provided.
All levels of students are welcome.
Instructor: Vera Worthington
Thursday, Nov 19
Time: 11:00-1:30pm
Level: All levels
Fee: $85 members / $100 non-members
BOOK ARTS
Handmade Watercolor
Sketchbooks
with Paulin Tham
Unleash your creativity from the cover to the final page in our Handmade Watercolor Sketchbook Workshop! Perfect for artists, journalers, and makers of all skill levels, this hands-on experience guides you step-by-step through the traditional art of bookbinding to create your very own custom sketchbook.
You’ll learn how to fold, stitch and bind premium Fabriano watercolor paper that handles heavy washes with ease. Personalize your book with custom covers and binding threads to match your unique style. Walk away with a 2 finished sketchbooks (see sizes below) and the knowledge of how to make books on your own.
• Large sketchbook: 6” x 9” – 24 pages
• Travel sketchbook: 4.5” x 6” – 32 pages
All materials provided (includes professional watercolor paper, cover stocks, sketch paper and binding tools).
Instructor: Paulin Tham
Date: Saturday, November 21
Time: 10am-12:30pm
Level: Beginners and up
Fee: $85 members / $100 non-members
WATERCOLOR
Watercolor Holiday Cards
with Howard Rose
Who doesn’t love getting a handmade card? For beginner to Advanced… Watercolor holiday cards / a creative approach for capturing iconic Holiday imagery for exciting holiday cards. Just bring your watercolors, TAG will supply the cards. Create some exciting lettering and different fonts to add to the beauty of the cards.
All paper provided, just bring your watercolors.
Instructor: Howard Rose
Date: Saturday, November 21
Time: 1:00-3:30pm
Level: Beginners and up
Fee: $75 members / $90 non-members
PLAY AND CREATE
MAHJ & MAKE
Mahj & Make combines the social appeal of American Mahjong with approachable, design-forward craft workshops. During this session, participants spend time playing Mahjong and creating a personalized Mahjong-inspired accessory, gift, or decorative object. For this workshop you will be learning the art of decoupage, creating a decorative holder for your dice or it can be used for jewelry, change, trinkets or keys.
Instructor: Marni Hagel
Date: Wednesday, December 2
Time: 7-10:00pm
Level: experienced players
Fee: $55 members / $60 non-members
OIL PAINTING
Master Portrait Oil Painting Study with
Helene Balzarini
This one day Workshop would employ the “direct painting” method, whereby students would copy a Master and finish the painting in one three-hour session.
Master painting reference photos will be supplied. Students can choose which of the Masters they’d like to work from and can bring any size canvas they’d like.
This workshop is an exploration into the choices the Master artist made regarding composition, subject, color, value, painting style, etc. It’s a fun exercise and can be a valuable learning experience.
Students should have prior experience working with oils.
Instructor: Helene Balzarini
Dates: Thursday, December 3
Time: 10am-1pm
Level: All Levels
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
Date: SUNDAY, Dec 13
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Level: All Levels
Fee: $80 members / $95 non-members
OIL PAINTING 2 DAY WORKSHOP
Alla Prima Animals
with Suzanne Sheran
This workshop will cover the fundamentals of alla prima dog/animal portraits from drawing to completed painting in oils.
You will learn how to:
- choose and crop your reference photo to create the most interesting composition
- create a simple, accurate drawing on your canvas (a great painting starts with a great drawing!)
- how to layer paints to create form and texture
- how to push the values of lights and darks to create a painting with depth and interest
- how to create a portrait that is a convincing likeness that has personality and soul
Instructor: Suzanne Sheran
Date: Saturday/Sunday 1/30-31/2027
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Level: All Levels
Fee: $215 members / $250 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.