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Ulster County Events Ulster County Chamber: www.ulsterchamber.org
THRU February 22: A Taste of Trompe L'Oeil. Each Wednesday from 9 to 12, Nancy Catandella will lead, where students will create paintings which look good enough to eat! Students will supply the subject matter-delicious treats and foods rich enough in color, texture and form to translate well into 2 dimensions. Students may be creative regarding the choice of painting surface, such as cabinet doors, small boxes, containers, etc. Acrylics will be used. Fee charged. The Woodstock School of Art. For more information on exhibits, programs and classes please visit www.woodstockschoolofart.org; call the school during regular business hours, Tuesday -Saturday, 9 to 3,at 845-679-2388 or stop into the office, located off Route 212, about a mile east of the Woodstock hamlet.
THRU February 24: Watermedia a "relaxing exploration of transparent watercolor through still life and design." Fridays join Saugerties watercolorist and printmaker Angela Gaffney-Smith as she shares her skills. Angela will focus on how to keep color bright and clear. Watermedia meets each Friday morning from 9 to noon, from Jan. 6 through Feb. 24. Fee charged. The Woodstock School of Art. For more information on exhibits, programs and classes please visit www.woodstockschoolofart.org; call the school during regular business hours, Tuesday -Saturday, 9 to 3,at 845-679-2388 or stop into the office, located off Route 212, about a mile east of the Woodstock hamlet. THRU February 24: Equine Ecorche. Keith Gunderson follows up on the success of Ecorche.with.a sculptural survey of equine musculoskeletal anatomy. Students will be provided with armatures designed specifically for building the complete equine skeleton and its muscles in non-hardening clay. There are plans to introduce an expert on horse anatomy to present to students, as well as bringing a live horse to campus as part of the course. Equine Ecorche begins Jan. 6 and is ongoing, throughout the year. Fee charged. The Woodstock School of Art. For more information on exhibits, programs and classes please visit www.woodstockschoolofart.org; call the school during regular business hours, Tuesday -Saturday, 9 to 3,at 845-679-2388 or stop into the office, located off Route 212, about a mile east of the Woodstock hamlet.
THRU February 24: Portrait in Clay. Taught by Gunderson, the class will provide the student with a "profound understanding of the structure of the human head in addition to those visualization tools that serve to deliver a likeness. The class meets Fridays, 1 to 4, Jan. 6 through March 30. Fee charged. The Woodstock School of Art. For more information on exhibits, programs and classes please visit www.woodstockschoolofart.org; call the school during regular business hours, Tuesday -Saturday, 9 to 3,at 845-679-2388 or stop into the office, located off Route 212, about a mile east of the Woodstock hamlet. THRU February 25: Artful Use of What's At Hand. Polly M. Law, the bricoleur/artist will lead this class where students will explore the joys and challenges of working "from inside the heart to outside of the box," using personal symbolism, unusual materials, techniques and approaches. Class meets Saturday afternoons, 1 to 4, beginning Jan. 7 and continuing through Feb. 25. Fee charged. The Woodstock School of Art. For more information on exhibits, programs and classes please visit www.woodstockschoolofart.org; call the school during regular business hours, Tuesday -Saturday, 9 to 3,at 845-679-2388 or stop into the office, located off Route 212, about a mile east of the Woodstock hamlet.
January 15: Strawberry Hill Fiddlers. Featuring traditional & classical music and readings performed by young valley string musicians. 3 PM at the Saugerties United Methodist Church on the corner of Washington Avenue & Post Street. saugertiespromusica.org January 16 – 20: Adventures With Color. Several new instructors are joining the team at the WSA, offering a wide diversity of classes in many fine arts disciplines. Katharine L. McKenna will teach the 5 day color theory workshop. The artist guarantees the class will bring a visual awareness to color and which can help anyone use color in a more deliberate way in their paintings, crafts, and/or design fields. Fee charged. The Woodstock School of Art. For more information on exhibits, programs and classes please visit www.woodstockschoolofart.org; call the school during regular business hours, Tuesday -Saturday, 9 to 3,at 845-679-2388 or stop into the office, located off Route 212, about a mile east of the Woodstock hamlet. January 26 – 27: Painting With Acrylics. For those who've wanted to try their hand at the versatile medium of acrylics, long time oil painter Tor Gudmundsen, who has recently become a great fan of the medium, offers this two day workshop. Tor will share his strategies for working with acrylics' fast drying time and layering possibilities as well as tips for painting with this versatile, expressive and safe medium. Fee charged. The Woodstock School of Art. For more information on exhibits, programs and classes please visit www.woodstockschoolofart.org; call the school during regular business hours, Tuesday -Saturday, 9 to 3,at 845-679-2388 or stop into the office, located off Route 212, about a mile east of the Woodstock hamlet.
February 1 – 22: Wall Sculpture. Jenne Currie will teach the four-day workshop on Wednesdays. Born of the marriage of painting and 3D construction, this medium allows the artist to engage in the mechanics of cutting and constructing, while also delving into the fundamentals of composition and color. Suitable for the beginner and advanced student alike. Fee charged. The Woodstock School of Art. For more information on exhibits, programs and classes please visit www.woodstockschoolofart.org; call the school during regular business hours, Tuesday -Saturday, 9 to 3,at 845-679-2388 or stop into the office, located off Route 212, about a mile east of the Woodstock hamlet. March 18: Dennis Mackrel. 3 PM at the Saugerties United Methodist Church on the corner of Washington Avenue & Post Street. saugertiespromusica.org April 22 : Sima Trio. Sami Merdinian, Ani Kalayjian & Sofya Melikyan. 3 PM at the Saugerties United Methodist Church on the corner of Washington Avenue & Post Street. saugertiespromusica.org May 5: HUDSON VALLEY PHILHARMONIC V THREE FOR BRUBECK. 8:00pm. Music Director/Conductor Randall Craig Fleischer. Massenet Phèdre Overture. Dvorak Symphony no. 8, op.88, G major. Brubeck Travels in Time for Three with Time for Three. www.upac.org May 20: Catskill Glee Club. 3 PM at the Saugerties United Methodist Church on the corner of Washington Avenue & Post Street. saugertiespromusica.org Thru May 31: Bard Clemente Courses. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00. Bard College will be offering free college credit humanities courses. All tuition, books and child-care expenses will be covered. To apply pick up application at library’s circulation desk. Kingston Library, Kingston. www.kingstonlibrary.org Thru May 31: Health and Wellness Through Integrated Medicine. Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7. A weekly discussion featuring licensed medical professionals and doctors in the field of Integrated Medicine. Kingston Library, Kingston www.kingstonlibrary.org Thru May 31: Teen Wii Gaming. Thursdays at 3PM. welcomes players ages 12 to 18 for competitive Wii gaming. Kingston Library, Kingston www.kingstonlibrary.org Thru May 31: Bookmark Club. Mondays at 4:00 PM. A book reading journey for elementary age students with Sasha Finlay. Short stories and chapter books by various authors drawing, bookmaking, films, printmaking, comics, cartooning, bookmark making! www.kingstonlibrary.org Thru May 31: Children’s Story Hour. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10:30 AM. Toddler Time Tuesday (18 mos. - 3 years) and Preschool Wednesday (3 years to 5 years) followed by crafts and music. Kingston Library, Kingston www.kingstonlibrary.org Thru May 31: Stress Reduction Through Meditation. Thursday mornings 10:30 AM. A great way to find inner balance and deep relaxation. This program is free and all are welcome. Call Ann at 339-8567 with any questions. Kingston Library, Kingston www.kingstonlibrary.org Thru May 31: Knitting Club Third Saturday of the month at 2 PM. Group welcomes all skill level knitters. For more information, please contact Stephanie at stephcosta2@yahoo.com, and reference “knitting” in the subject. Kingston Library, Kingston www.kingstonlibrary.org Thru May 31: Origami Kingston. Second and fourth Saturday at 10:30 AM. Explore the art of Japanese paper folding with Anita Barbour. Ages five and up may attend. Kingston Library, Kingston www.kingstonlibrary.org
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Sights & Attractions
Bearsville Theater, Rte. 212, Bearsville, 845-679-4406.
KINGSTON TOURIST INFORMATION CABOOSE Off the Traffic Circle, Kingston, NY
914-338-3766
SAMUEL DORSKY MUSEUM OF ART,
State University of New York at New Paltz, 75 S. Manheim Blvd. Suite 9, New
Paltz, NY 12561-2443 SHANDAKEN historical museum Academy Street, Pine Hill, NY.914-254-4460.
SHANDAKEN TOURIST INFORMATION
CABOOSE Route 28, Mount Tremper, NY. 914-688-2012.
Woodstock Center for Photography, 59A Tinker Street, Woodstock, 845-679-9957..
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