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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:

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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. 

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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.

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Student Guide

Learn how to get involved with workshops, residences, mentorship program, and more at the Atelier. Everything you need to know is in this guide.

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Search our upcoming classes and workshops catalog below! 

Register for classes and workshops below, by calling Arlene’s at (518) 481-8882, or in person, at 57 Fuller Rd Albany NY 12205. For additional details, including supply lists and registering for individual classes or workshops, click the REGISTER HERE button next to the listing. 


Have questions? Please review our Registration Information and Policies, and don’t forget to check out the Atelier FAQs.

Upcoming Classes & Workshops

  • Beginning Watercolor with Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins, MFA
    Beginning Watercolor with Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins, MFA
    Fri, Jul 17
    Jul 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    This workshop builds on Carolyn’s Intro to Watercolor workshop and helps you take the next step in your painting journey. You’ll practice value studies, edges, basic color mixing, and simple compositions while gaining more comfort with water and pigment.
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  • Altered Book Pages Workshop with Maria DeAngelo
    Altered Book Pages Workshop with Maria DeAngelo
    Tue, Jul 21
    Jul 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Spend an afternoon creating purely for the joy of making! Join Maria DeAngelo as she guides you through the art of transforming vintage book pages using mixed‑media layering techniques.
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  • Learning to Draw: Still Life with Teresa Ricci
    Learning to Draw: Still Life with Teresa Ricci
    Wed, Jul 22
    Jul 22, 2026, 1:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Build your drawing skills and learn how to see like an artist in this two‑session class with Teresa Ricci. Designed for beginners and returning students alike, this course focuses on breaking down complex scenes into simple, manageable shapes so you can approach drawing with confidence.
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  • Intermediate Watercolor with Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins, MFA
    Intermediate Watercolor with Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins, MFA
    Jul 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    For students ready to move beyond the basics, this workshop dives into atmospheric washes, transitions, color strategies, layering, and more complex subjects. You’ll begin refining your personal direction while continuing to strengthen technique and confidence with watercolor.
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  • Painting Iris in Watercolor with Kris Woodward
    Painting Iris in Watercolor with Kris Woodward
    Sat, Jul 25
    Jul 25, 2026, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Painting an iris in watercolor is a beautiful exercise in patience, observation, and control. In this workshop, Kris Woodward will guide you through the process of building soft, translucent layers that bring the delicate folds of iris petals to life.
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  • Heart-Felt Cards with artist in residence Althea Pestine Stevens
    Heart-Felt Cards with artist in residence Althea Pestine Stevens
    Jul 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Say it with wool! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create your own one‑of‑a‑kind greeting cards using handmade felt as the star element. Whether you’re crafting for a birthday, a thank you, or a just‑because moment, these tactile, heartfelt cards are sure to make an impression.
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  • Stretching Canvas Workshop with Teresa Ricci
    Stretching Canvas Workshop with Teresa Ricci
    Thu, Jul 30
    Arlene's Artist Materials
    Jul 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Learn how to build your own painting surfaces from start to finish in this hands-on workshop with Teresa Ricci. Whether you’re new to canvas preparation or looking to gain more control over your materials, this workshop will walk you through every step of the process.
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  • Intro to Gouache with Rachael Duchnycz
    Intro to Gouache with Rachael Duchnycz
    Sat, Aug 01
    Arlene's Artist Materials
    Aug 01, 2026, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    In this vibrant, hands-on workshop, you’ll dive into the expressive magic of gouache, starting with playful floral studies and building up to a full-sized landscape bursting with color and light. Whether you're a total newbie or looking to refine your skills, this is your chance to explore gouache
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  • An Introduction to Oil Painting with Arnela Mahmutović
    An Introduction to Oil Painting with Arnela Mahmutović
    Aug 01, 2026, 11:00 AM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    This four‑week beginner class introduces students to the full process of oil painting, from preparing surfaces to finishing a final piece. Through hands‑on practice with materials, color, and technique, students build a strong foundation and the confidence to keep painting beyond the workshop.
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  • Back to School Block Party! with artist in residence Casey Beal
    Back to School Block Party! with artist in residence Casey Beal
    Aug 04, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    The new school year is right around the corner — the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe and give old favorites a new life! If you’re interested in upcycling, this workshop is for you.
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  • Alla Prima Oil Painting with Rachael Duchnycz
    Alla Prima Oil Painting with Rachael Duchnycz
    Thu, Aug 06
    Arlene's Artist Materials
    Aug 06, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Ready to loosen up and let your instincts lead the way? This hands-on oil painting workshop introduces you to alla prima—a direct, expressive technique where your entire painting is completed in one lively, wet-on-wet technique.
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  • Studio Immersion Retreat at CREATE Community Studios with Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins, MFA
    Studio Immersion Retreat at CREATE Community Studios with Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins, MFA
    Aug 07, 2026, 11:00 AM
    CREATE Community Studios- Troy, 621 River St, Troy, NY 12180, USA
    This two‑day studio immersion is designed for painters ready to move beyond guided exercises and into sustained, independent work. Over two full days, participants will develop one or more paintings through a cycle of building, disrupting, and refining—staying with the work long enough for it to...
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  • Abstract Floral in Oil and Cold Wax with Tracy Loring
    Abstract Floral in Oil and Cold Wax with Tracy Loring
    Aug 08, 2026, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Discover the expressive power of oil paint and cold wax medium in this immersive three‑hour workshop designed to help you loosen up and let your florals unfold intuitively.
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  • Fuzzy Flowers with artist in residence Althea Pestine Stevens
    Fuzzy Flowers with artist in residence Althea Pestine Stevens
    Aug 08, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Can’t get enough flowers this summer? In this playful, hands-on workshop, you’ll create a vibrant, sculptural flower using fine wool and the wet‑felting method with a resist. Your finished bloom can become a pin, an accessory, or a colorful embellishment for bags, hats, and more.
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  • Stab Bookbinding Workshop with Maria DeAngelo
    Stab Bookbinding Workshop with Maria DeAngelo
    Tue, Aug 11
    Arlene's Artist Materials
    Aug 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Create your own handmade book from start to finish! Join Maria DeAngelo for a hands‑on introduction to stab book binding — a beautiful, time‑honored method known for its exposed stitching and elegant structure.
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  • Visible Mending and Embellishing with Wool with artist in residence Althea Pestine Stevens
    Visible Mending and Embellishing with Wool with artist in residence Althea Pestine Stevens
    Aug 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Give new life to a well‑loved garment! In this creative, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how needle felting can be used to mend, refresh, and transform clothing and accessories — keeping them out of the landfill and adding personality in the process.
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  • The Living Journal with Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins, MFA
    The Living Journal with Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins, MFA
    Aug 15, 2026, 11:00 AM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    There is a moment before a painting becomes a painting—a space where thought, memory, image, and gesture meet. The Living Journal is a three‑week creative practice that invites you to work inside that space, using your sketchbook as both container and catalyst.
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  • Block Party! with artist in residence Casey Beal
    Block Party! with artist in residence Casey Beal
    Wed, Aug 19
    Aug 19, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Celebrate the end of summer with a burst of creativity! If you’re excited about the upcycle movement, this workshop is the perfect place to start.
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