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Paint and Sip: Wine Glasses

Instructor Michelle Mullaly

Participants will choose from 4-6 different designs for inspiration.  In this workshop, you will make two handpainted glasses (included with fee) for yourself or make them as a gift for someone else! Grab a friend, bring a bottle of wine, and come for a night of creativity, cheese, crackers and fun.

Friday, June 10th    6-8pm    $60  

When registering , please choose from the following: 

Stemless (Pair): ADD TO CART

20 oz Stem (Pair): ADD TO CART

 

 

 

 

 

Pen & Ink Workshop


Instructor Judika Lieberman
Judika Lieberman is an artist by education and profession. Her work has been widely exhibited from the East to West coast.

Want to learn how to draw & illustrate with pen & ink in the art-deco-style?   Enjoy the fun of working with a croquil pen, rapidographic, and micron pens to create black & white images.  Learn the fun of seeing positive and negative space in everyday or imagined places.  Discover the beauty of pen & ink drawing and create dramatic black & white images, figurative, realistic, design or abstracts.

$10 materials fees to be paid directly to the instructor

Monday, June 20      1:00-3:00       $50      ADD TO CART

 

Mud & Merlot!

Instructor Bracken Feldman

Back by popular demand! Need a night out idea? Come on over to Railyard Arts pottery studio and try something new. Learn to throw clay on the wheel, create a bowl, and have some fun while drinking your own favorite wine (BYOB). Sign up now because classes fill quickly!

 

Friday , June 17th   5:30-7:00pm    $75 per person     More Dates Coming Soon!

 

More Sculptural Bookmaking!

If you missed our last sculptural bookmaking workshop, you’re in luck! Get creative at this 3 hour workshop and learn how to make 3 different sculptural books! Each participant will make a template of each book and leave with their model and detailed written directions for each one.  Create four different book sculptures, including a Tunnel Book, Flag Book and a Flexagon and Stick journal. Let your imagination run
wild!

$5 materials fee to instructor

Instructor Michelle Mullaly

Saturday, April 23      10-1 pm.     $50      ADD TO CART

Gushing with Paint 

Instructor  Fran Schultzberg

Bring your painting smock, roll up your sleeves, and pour your paints to make these expressive paintings in this 3 hour session. Start by learning to mix your paints and layer them. Chemicals enhance the surface and when your canvases dry, learn to clean and varnish the surface for a professional look. You’re on your way to an exciting, modern experience with paint that you take home with you! Participants are asked to bring an old photograph or two they no longer need to use as a foundation to paint on.

Saturday, March 26th at 1-3pm   $75

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*You can also pay $75  by   VENMO:     or    ZELLE:  Jill@railyardarts.com
Please email info@railyardarts.com with your name, class name and phone #.  Thank you!

 

 

 

 

Kid’s Paint Night

Instructor Kerry IrwinFriday

Join us at Railyard Arts for a fun evening creating your very own painting!  Individuality and freedom of expression is encouraged. Our young artists will learn a few different painting techniques as we create seasonally themed paintings. Sign up for one night or all four! Parents can take advantage of the great restaurants nearby in Croton Falls while your child paints!

Friday, March 4th                   6:00-7:30pm   $30

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Friday, April 1st (Grades 3-6)     6:00-7:30pm   $30

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Please Consider paying with Venmo or Zelle so we can avoid the high fees of Credit Cards while we are getting back to classes.  THANK YOU!
Zelle: Jill@railyardarts.com Venmo: Use QR code to link to Venmo.  Please email info@railyardarts.com with class details and how you are paying.   Please use your phone camera on the QR code.


 

Winter Greens:

Instructor: Lauren Rankel 

Explore the science of winter as we create pine needle paintings, decorate tree cookies into adorable winter animals and build our own seasonal trees while employing creative thinking and fine motor skills!

Saturday, February 26th       10-11:15am   $35

Kid’s Gnome Workshop         

 

Instructor Kerry Irwin

Learn handbuilding techniques at this fun 2 day workshop to create your own ceramic gnome!  Each child will learn how to handcraft the gnome figure and then return to paint their creations.

Thursday, February 17th/

Thursday, March 3rd           4:30-5:30pm     $45

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“Cable Knit” Crochet Workshop

Instructor  Kristy Amendola

Who doesn’t love a cozy, cable knit this time of year?  Throughout this multiday workshop, participants will learn how to crochet a cable knit stitch into a winter hat. Come create using this cozy cable stitch or just simply practice the technique with the supportive guide of our instructor.

Tuesdays February 8th/15th/ March 1st     10-11:30am     $100

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Winter Wonderland 3D Workshop         

Instructor Wendy Podell

At this family workshop, children ages 3-12 along with their grown up will create in 3D using Model Magic clay and a variety of art materials to build a snowman in a winter wonderland scene. Instructor Wendy Podell will lead you through the construction of this make and take home 3D model as you build memories along the way at this winter workshop.

Saturday, February 19th          10:30-11:30am     $30

Crochet 101

Instructor  Kristy Amendola

Cozy up with a new pastime this winter! Join us at this multi-day workshop to learn basic crochet stitches or come and work on a project you may have already started. Participants will be guided by instructor Kristy Amendola through crochet projects of their choosing to learn the art of crochet.

Click here for Materials List 

Mondays, January 24th/31st/Feb 7th    10am-11:30am     $100   Full!

 

Let It Snow! Sign Workshop

Instructor  Kristy Amendola

Brighten up your winter days with this gorgeous handpainted sign.  At this workshop, participants will add personal paint colors and wooden embellishments to create their own unique painted sign.  Grab a friend and a bottle of wine to toast the New Year at this fun Friday evening event.

Friday, January 21st     7-8:30pm     $45

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Sculptural Books Workshop

Instructor Michelle Mullaly

Get creative at this 3 hour workshop and learn how to make 3 different sculptural books! Each participant will make a template of each book and leave with their model and detailed written directions for each one.  We will be making the Pocket Book, The Museum Book and the Diamond Accordion book. All materials are included.

 Saturday, January 22nd      10am-1pm     $40      

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Handmade Valentines Day Cards

Instructor  Jean Buttinelli

Spend an evening creating handmade cards for the ones you love! At this workshop, you will create 5 handmade cards of your choosing (Valentine’s Day or all occasion) using precut forms. Additional kits can be made at $3 per card payable to instructor.

Friday, February 11th     7-8pm     $30

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Paint Night For Kids!

Instructor Sarah Miller Totten

Join Sarah for a fun evening creating your very own painting!  Individuality and freedom of expression is encouraged. Our young artists will  learn a few different painting techniques and we explore a winter themed painting.

Grades 4th-6th.

Friday, Feb. 28 from 7:00-8:30  $30    Full!   New session will be posted soon.

 

Fall Leaf Dish

Nothing says autumn like the beauty of falling leaves. Capture the magnificence of the season in clay as you make a small dish by imprinting a leaf into a slab of clay and curve its edges. Perfect for the novice or for anyone who loves to create. Great for candy, jewelry, or a tea light. Enjoy this dish your self or give it as a gift.
Material fees included for one small dish. Additional leaf dish is .06 cents per cubic inch (about $6-8) payable in cash or check

Thursday Nov 7th 1:30-3:30   $60

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Fall Leaf Dish

Instructor Jeanne Allan

Nothing says autumn like the beauty of falling leaves. Capture the magnificence of the season in clay as you make a small dish by imprinting a leaf into a slab of clay and curve its edges. Perfect for the novice or for anyone who loves to create. Great for candy, jewelry, or a tea light. Enjoy this dish your self or give it as a gift.
Material fees included for one small dish. Additional leaf dish is .06 cents per cubic inch (about $6-8) payable in cash or check

Friday, September 24th    4:30-6:30pm     $60     FULL!

Join us for an additional session to learn multicolor glazing techniques on your leaf plate!

Friday, October 1st             4:30-5:30pm      $15

 

 

Ornament Design

Instructor Jill Leary

Get in the holiday spirit and design four ornaments to keep or give as gift.  Learn handbuidling skills at our ornament workshop to create and decorate oranaments through painting, design liners and transfer techniques.

Friday, November 12th   6:30-7:30pm     $60    Full!

Tuesday, November 16th   10-11am     $60        ADD TO CART

Scented Soap Making

Make your own fall-scented soaps using essential oils or fragrance oils as well as natural soap bases like shea butter and goats’ milk. You will learn soap making techniques including casting into decorative molds and marbling. Learn to wrap your soaps beautify and take your scented creations home with you!

$15 Materials Fee payable to instructor

Sunday, November 24th   1:30-3:30 PM   $50   ADD TO CART

 

 

Holiday Hand Building Workshops

Create the spirit of the season with a little handmade festive cheer. Simple and fun to make, these projects are perfect for beginners anyone who wants make something beautiful this holiday season. Material fees included for one small project each workshop. Additional projects $5-8 each payable in cash or check at the workshop.


Snowman Candy Dish

Everyone’s favorite snowman makes a cute candy dish to decorate your table—or someone else’s—this holiday season. Make this simple piece and paint it using instructor-led techniques with underglaze the same day. The studio will finish your work with a shiny coat of clear. All of our glazes are food safe.
Tuesday, November 19th  2:00-4:00 $60  ADD TO CART

Angel Candle Holder

Make these heralds of the season and let these angels light up your holidays with their glowing hearts.
Thursday, November 21st  12:00-2:00 $60  ADD TO CART

 

Angel Candle Holder

Heralds of the season, light up your holidays with this angelic cookie-cutter candle holder!  Simple and fun to make, materials are included for one candle holder which will be glazed white for you & yours.

Friday, November 22  5:00-6:00 Kids grades 3-5:  $35  ADD TO CART

Friday, November 22  5:00-6:00 Kids grades 3-5 & their Adult: $65 ADD TO CART

Friday, November 22  6:30-7:30 Kids grades 3-5:  $35    ADD TO CART

Friday, November 22  6:30-7:30 Kids grades 3-5 & their Adult: $65 ADD TO CART

 

 

Stained Glass Ornaments

Great for your window or tree, celebrate the season with these fun, easy stained glass mini-sun catchers while enjoying the company of fellow artistically minded people. Materials for one ornament included. Additional supplies available for $5/ ornament payable in cash at workshop.

Trees Wednesday 12:45-2:15pm  Dec 4  

Stars Wednesday 12:45-2:15pm   Dec 11 

Globes Wednesday 12:45-2:15pm Dec 18

 

Holiday Floral Centerpiece

Instructor Heather Maguire

Create a beautiful floral piece with local designer Heather Maguire at Railyard Arts Studio.  Each attendee receives helpful instruction as well as tips and techniques for designing a beautiful holiday arrangement. Using upscale, fresh-cut florals, winter greenery, ornamental branches, berries and pinecones, participants will create a beautiful piece in a keepsake container to take home. Includes instruction and all floral materials.

Note: Please bring your own floral cutters and garden gloves if possible.

Sunday, December 22    4:00-6:00 p.m    $65   ADD TO CART

 

 

 

Pottery Transfer & Stencil Workshop

Join us for a printmaking pottery workshop where students will learn the glaze transfer process to make slump mold plates and bowls. You don’t need any wheel-throwing skills. Just bring a few sketches of a design for your plate or bowl–and your excitement–to learn about this technique!

 

Teen/Tween Photography Class

Instructor Kait O’Brian

In this beginners class for teens and tweens you will be learning basic photography skills and techniques, giving you a better understanding of your camera and how it works.  We will cover composition, depth of field, how and when to use different shutter speeds, along with weekly assignments based on what we learned in class.

7 Tuesdays    4:30-6:00 pm   Mar 16-May 4   (No class April 6)   $240    ADD TO CART

 

FREE! Printing Making Workshop

With renowned artist Tony Kirk
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best: Enjoy a free evening of monotype printmaking led by artist, instructor and Master Printer Anthony Kirk. Anthony will guide participants in making unique one-of a kind prints. using non-toxic water-soluble printing ink. (No solvents or chemicals are used). No experience necessary. All materials are provided just bring ideas or sketches for a creative evening in printmaking. 
SIGN UP NOW: Space is limited to 10 students.

Wednesday, January 29  6 – 9 pm. Please email info@railyardarts.com to reserve your space in this workshop.

 

Valentine’s Floral Arrangements

Instructor Heather Maguire

Nothing says “Happy Valentine’s Day” like beautiful flowers. Create your own lovely arrangement with local floral designer Heather Maguire. Treat yourself to a class or come with a  friend to create this unique piece for yourself or a loved one. Top off the arrangement with a JL Pottery original handmade keepsake tucked into the flowers. You’re guaranteed a bright, beautiful bunch of flowers on Valentine’s Day–what’s better than that?

Tuesday, February 11    7:00-9:00 pm   $75 including materials        ADD TO CART

 

 

 

Paint & Sip!

Instructor Sarah Miller Totten

Grab your partner or friend and unleash your inner artist at the Railyard Arts Paint Night!  You’ll go from a blank canvas to a masterpiece of your own with plenty of laughs along the way.  Sip and Paint Night offers a fun, easy, stress-free chance to create a painting you can be proud of.  All you need is to bring yourself and Railyard Arts Studio will provide all the rest! BYOB

Saturday, February 15 from 7:00-9:00    $40      ADD TO CART

 

Valentine Paper Quilling Card or Decoration!

Instructor Kerry Irwin

Come learn the art of Paper Quilling!!   Learn the art of rolling, shaping and gluing paper together to create beautiful designs!   Makes a lovely Valentine or decoration for your home.

Grades 4th-6th.

     

Sunday, Feb. 9 from 4:00-5:00  $25        ADD TO CART

 

Silk Scarf Painting Workshop

Instructor Michelle Mullaly

Design, paint and wear your own artwork! Learn how to work with dye and resist to create a long rectangular silk scarf that can be worn year round. Silk scarf and supplies are included!

Sunday, March 1  1:00-4:00 pm   $80          ADD TO CART

 

St. Patrick’s Day Floral Workshop

Instructor Heather Maguire

You don’t have to be Irish to create this beautiful spring arrangement featuring green, orange, and white blossoms–the colors of the Irish flag. Under the tutelage of local floral designer Heather Maguire, you’ll combine green roses, Bells of Ireland, as well as other flowers to design a festive centerpiece that will bring a touch of the Emerald Isle into your home.

 

 

 

 

 

Turkish Marbling Workshop

Instructor Christine DiMarco

Turkish Marbling is an Eastern art dating from around 1200CE. Learn this ancient art process as we drop stone ground watercolors onto a size of water mixed with seaweed extract. Designs may be imposed upon these colors and the images will be lifted from the tray with papers coated with a mordant that permanently fixes the images to the papers. These beautiful images may be used as art in themselves, calligraphy, bookbinding, cards and more. Come play and explore this elemental art!

Materials fees are $7 to the instructor.

Saturday, May 2  10:00-1:00 pm    $65          ADD TO CART

 

 

Fall Floral Arrangement

 

Instructor Heather Mcguire

Create a beautiful floral piece with local designer, Heather Maguire at the Railyard Art Studio.  Each attendee receives helpful instruction, techniques and  tips for designing a beautiful seasonal arrangement. Using upscale,  fresh-cut florals, ornamental branches, berries and other seasonal elements, participants will create a beautiful piece to take home.

Light crudite/charcuterie will be served. BYOB.

Note: Please bring your own floral cutters and garden gloves if possible

$75 per person. (Price includes instruction and all floral materials.)

 

WORKSHOP #1:  Fall Harvest Arrangement in a Pumpkin

Tuesday, October 19th       7-9pm  Full!

 

WORKSHOP #2: Thanksgiving Table Centerpiece

Tuesday, November 16th      7-9pm      Full!

 

WORKSHOP #3: Winter Greens Arrangement

Thursday, December 16th    7-9pm       Full!

 

Sign up for all three and save!  $200 for all three Workshops. Full! 

 

Adult Paint Night

Instructor Sarah  Totten

Grab your friends and unleash your inner artist at the Railyard Arts Paint Night. You’ll go from a blank canvas to a masterpiece of your own with plenty of laughs along the way. Guided by the talented, Sarah Miller Totten, you’ll be amazed at what you create and how much fun you and your friends will have.

Paint Night offers a fun, easy, stress-free chance to create a painting you can be proud of. All you need is to bring yourself and Railyard Arts Studio will provide all the rest!

Saturday, October 16th    6-8pm    $40

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Paint and Sip: Wine Glasses

Instructor Michelle Mullaly

Add some artistic flair to your holiday table this season with your own handpainted glasses! Participants will choose from 4-6 different designs for inspiration.  In this workshop, you will make two handpainted glasses (included with fee) for yourself or make them as a gift for someone else! Grab a friend, bring a bottle of wine, and come for a night of creativity, cheese, crackers and fun.

Friday, November 5th    6-8pm    $55  

When registering , please choose from the following: 

Stemless (Pair): ADD TO CART

14oz Stem (Pair): ADD TO CART

20 oz Stem (Pair): ADD TO CART

 

Turkish Marbling

Instructor: Christina Di Marco

Turkish Marbling is an old art practiced in the Near East, developed in Turkey since 1200 CE. This beautiful sacred art was used for calligraphy and for cut forms collaged onto other papers. In Ebru, or cloud art, watercolors are dropped onto thickened size in a tray and combed into many traditional patterns, and also wild and free forms.  The designs are captured onto paper, a unique monotype. People also do this on fabric and on ceramics. Join us as we learn and explore this magical art.

$7 materials fee payable to Instructor

Friday, December 10th    1-4pm   $65  Full!

 

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