Classes &

Workshops

Fostering the creativity of artists of all levels

The mission of the continuing education program is to give our community a safe place to experiment and strengthen the importance of creating.

Check out the following categories for learning at Arlene’s:

Adult Classes & Workshops

Covering a broad range of artistic mediums and techniques, our multi-day adult classes offer plenty of time for immersion and experimentation while our one day workshops are a great way to try something new.

Make and Take's

Open to all ages and experience levels, Make and Take’s are a great way to turn something new. No judgement. All supplies included. Make and Take’s are done in conjunction with our Artist in Residence Program.

Product Demos

Product demos are done in conjunction with the brands with carry at Arlene’s. Learn more about your favorite brands and all the cool ways they can be used. Demos are free to attend but prepregiration is required.

Search our upcoming workshop and class catalog below

Registration for our Spring 2023 workshops is open!

For additional details about individual classes/workshops, or to register, please click on individual listings. Please review all registration information and policies.

Register for classes and workshops online, by calling Arlene’s at (518) 481-8881, or in person, at 57 Fuller Rd Albany NY 12205.

Upcoming Classes & Workshops

Fri, Nov 03
People and Places: featuring art by AIR Ottavia Huang
Arlene's Artist Materials
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Nov 03, 4:30 PM – Dec 01, 6:00 PM
Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
The R Gallery at Arlene's is delighted to unveil "People and Places," a captivating solo exhibition featuring the remarkable work of Ottavia Huang.
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Thu, Nov 09
Take Your Painting to the Next Level with Carolyn DiFiori-Hopkins, MFA
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Nov 09, 4:00 PM – Dec 07, 5:30 PM
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Students who have not previously taken my watercolor classes are encouraged to start with my beginning class, as a prerequisite for Watercolor Intermediate classes. Paint the Still Life - lovely still-life set-ups with interesting elements in dynamic compositions. Room for lots of creativity!
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Fri, Nov 10
Drawing General with Kelly Smith
Arlene's Artist Materials
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Nov 10, 10:30 AM – Dec 15, 1:30 PM
Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
This course will be the essential foundation that students can carry with them to move forward with confidence without stumbling blocks. All the skills necessary for observational drawing will be addressed. Measuring and how to use a stick and a proportional divider will be taught.
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Sat, Nov 25
In Living Felt with artist in residence Aly Parrott
Arlene's Artist Materials
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Nov 25, 12:00 PM – Dec 02, 2:00 PM
Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
Come away and get lost in a world where trees are made of wool and flowers are made of thread, and learn how to create your own fiber art landscape. Makers will learn the beautiful art of needle felting in the first session; basic technique, how to blend colors, and create depth.
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Sat, Dec 02
Intuitive Painting with artist in residence Tracy Loring
Arlene's Artist Materials
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Dec 02, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
Feeling in a creative rut or not sure you have what it takes to create a painting you love? Let loose and set your imagination free! In this workshop, Tracy will guide you to tap into your intuition and let it lead your way as you create.
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Sat, Dec 02
Colorful Portraits with Gouache with Teresa Ricci
Arlene's Artist Materials
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Dec 02, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
This workshop is perfect for those wanting to make a painting of a loved one for the holidays! This class is meant to make people experiment with colors from photos in order to become comfortable with using color creatively.
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Sat, Dec 02
Watercolor & Pen Travel Sketching: Snow & Winter Scenes with artist in residence Ottavia Huang
Arlene's Artist Materials
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Dec 02, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
Let’s paint winter landscapes together! In this workshop, Ottavia will walk you through every step of drawing a watercolor and pen sketch of a snow-covered landscape from a photograph, starting from the basic design in pencil, drawing the ink outlines, to the final stage of working with watercolors.
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Sat, Dec 09
Create with Collage with artist-in-residence Maria DeAngelo
Arlene's Artist Materials
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Dec 09, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
Create with Collage is a workshop for artists of all levels. We will be working with layering as we explore contrast and repetition. Spend an afternoon exploring materials and composition, as we create using collage techniques.
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Wed, Dec 13
Free Mono-Type Printing Workshop with Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins
Arlene's Artist Materials
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Dec 13, 10:40 AM – 2:00 PM
Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
Join Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins for this fun and interactive FREE Mono-Type Printing workshop. Gyotaku is the traditional Japanese method of printing fish, a practice that dates back to the mid-1800s. Each participant will create a beautiful print to take home. All materials are included.
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Sat, Dec 16
Paint a Selfie with artist in residence Ken Rutsky
Arlene's Artist Materials
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Dec 16, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
Paint a small, quick self-portrait in acrylic (oils or pastels are ok, too!), an ideal subject for a daily painting project. Ken will share his method of painting from a selfie as well as share some ideas on the benefits and pitfalls of taking on a daily painting project.
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Sat, Dec 16
Painting a Night Sky in Pastel with Kris Woodward
Arlene's Artist Materials
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Dec 16, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
In this workshop, Kris will demo painting a night sky in pastel. She well discuss sunsets, twilight, and capturing the subtle value shifts that make a painting believable. She will encourage you to use your own reference photos that don’t scream bright color and highlight the subtle details...
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Thu, Dec 28
Alcohol Ink Magic with artist in residence Aly Parrott
Arlene's Artist Materials
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Dec 28, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
Discover the magic of alcohol inks, and allow your creativity to flow. In this workshop, makers will use alcohol inks and Yupo paper to create layered collages; they will learn the basics of using alcohol inks, and experiment with different techniques in this diverse medium.
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