WORKSHOPS

Bird House Workshop with Paul Cook

Saturday, March 29, 1 to 4 pm

Come paint bird houses with us. Join Paul in painting your own bird house. Bird house and paint will be provided.

All ages, 12 participants. Registration required.

Needle Felting Workshop for Geneva Reads

Monday, March 31, 6:30 - 8 pm

Make your very own felted Mark Twain head, led by Lisa DeFrancesco and Pam Bishop. 

Participation limited to 15; email asgenevareads@gmail.com to register

Shaded Names with Jeanette Hernandez

Thursday, April 2, 5 to 7 pm

Geneva CARES Night Festival De Primavera

Join us at North Street School for an evening of decorating your name – become a Graffiti artist!

Ablaze With Color Workshop

Saturday, April 5, 11:30 am to 3:00 pm, at the West Street School.

Offered in cooperation with Geneva Reads.

Alma Thomas was an incredible woman who was a famous painter. This workshop will be a celebration of her art. Participants will create versions of her space paintings done in the ‘70s. We will be using drawing paper and markers to follow some examples of Thomas’ art.

Copies of Ablaze with Color: A Story of Painter Alma Thomas will be available to read.

Art Independent Study with Jeanette Hernandez

First and fourth Sundays, 12:30 to 3:30 pm

On most first and fourth Sundays of each month, The Dove hosts an art independent study session with veteran certified NYS Art teacher, Jeanette Hernandez. Guests may enjoy the lovely setting and bring a work of art they have been creating or start something new. This is a fun opportunity to get some coaching from Jeanette and enjoy the camaraderie of other creatives. The Dove provides the materials to start a small canvas or drawing and easels, talbe, paints, pencils, pastels, and more. Or, artists are welcome to bring their own materials.

Upcoming dates: April 6, May 4 and 25, June 1 and 22, July 6 and 27, August 3 and 24, September 7 and 28, October 5 and 26, November 2 and 23, December 7 and 28.

All ages welcome, no registration required.

Paint and Sip: Ukrainian Easter Eggs

Thursday, April 10, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Join us for a self-directed workshop painting wooden eggs inspired by traditional Ukrainian Easter Eggs. We will also sip wine or beer and eat snacks. All materials will be provided.

Adults only, 20 participants.

Registration required.

Children's Story Hour

Sunday, April 13, 1 to 4 pm

Bernadette Bos will guide the group thru the process of illustrating a story read to them. They will become familiar with interpretation, story lines, and images that the story gives them. This will allow them to tell a portion of the story thru images they create and foster independent creativity.

Ages 10 to 18, 10 participants.

Registration required.

Acrylic Painting with Steve Duprey

Saturday, April 26, 1 to 4 pm

Over the course of three hours, students will be taken, step-by-step through the process of creating a variety of landscape and still life paintings. Each student will receive close personal attention as they create the painting. Particular attention will be shown to creating the sense of light in each painting.

Ages 16 and up, 10 participants,

Registration required.

Paint and Sip: Cinco de Mayo

Thursday, May 8, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Join us for a self-directed workshop painting small canvases inspired by traditional Cinco de Mayo decorations such as skulls and hats. We will also sip wine or beer and eat snacks. All materials will be provided

Adults only, 20 participants.

Registration required. Registration opens April 15.

Acrylic Painting with Steve Duprey

Saturday, May 10, 1 to 4 pm

Over the course of three hours, students will be taken, step-by-step through the process of creating a variety of landscape and still life paintings. Each student will receive close personal attention as they create the painting. Particular attention will be shown to creating the sense of light in each painting.

Ages 16 and up, 10 participants,

Registration required. Registration opens April 15.

Mothers’ Day Adult/Child Workshop with Camille Gruner

Saturday, May 17, 1 to 4 pm

Art can bridge the world between generations. One Adult / One child, learn and create art together in guided instruction. Works of art will be created by both the child and adult in a guided class exploring the topic.

All ages, 20 participants,

Registration required. Regiistration opens April 15.

Dove Art History Workshop with Jeanette Nelson

Saturday, May 24, 1 to 3:30 pm

We will study Arthur Dove and paint in his style.

Ages 8 and up, 10 participants.

Registration required. Registration opens April 15.

Gilding Workshop with Bernadette Bos

Saturday, May 31, 1 to 4 pm

Learn to gild small items. Bring in small paintings, ornaments, frames, etc. Or bring in your own small objects. No experience necessary.

Ages 12 and up, limited to 15 participants.

Registration required. Registration opens April 15.

Paper Coiling Workshop with Sarah Pendry

Saturday, June 14, 1 to 4 pm

This activity will introduce participants to the art of coiling, guiding them through the process of creating beautiful and intricate designs using simple materials. The workshop will be designed to accommodate beginners, while also offering more advanced techniques for those who may already have some experience with paper crafting.

Ages 12 and up, 20 participants.

Registration required.

Zentangle workshop with Linda Markell

Sunday, June 15, 1 to 3 pm

The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns called tangles. No artistic experience is necessary. Bring your curiosity and experience the calming effects of this mindful practice

Ages 18 and up, Limited to 20 participants.

Registration required.

Paint and Sip: Independence Day

Thursday, June 26, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Join us for a self-directed workshop painting small canvases inspired the American Flag. We will also sip wine or beer and eat snacks. All materials will be provided

Adults only, 20 participants.

Registration required.

Fathers' Day Adult/Child Workshop with Camille Santangelo

Saturday, June 28, 1 to 4 pm

Art can bridge the world between generations. One Adult / One child, learn and create art together in guided instruction. Works of art will be created by both the child and adult in a guided class exploring the topic.

All ages, 20 participants.

Registration required.

Acrylic Painting with Steve Duprey

Sunday, June 29, 1 to 4 pm

Over the course of three hours, students will be taken, step-by-step through the process of creating a variety of landscape and still life paintings. Each student will receive close personal attention as they create the painting. Particular attention will be shown to creating the sense of light in each painting.

Ages 16 and up, 10 participants.

Registration required.

Georgia O’Keeffe Art History Workshop with Jeanette Nelson

Saturday, July 19, 1 to 3:30 pm

We will study Georgia O’Keefe and paint in her style.

Ages 8 and up, 20 participants.

Registration required.

Paint and Sip: Summer Sun

Thursday, August 13, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Join us for a self-directed workshop painting small canvases inspired the Summer Sun. We will also sip wine or beer and eat snacks. All materials will be provided

Adults only, 20 participants.

Registration required.

Hanging Out: Designing and Making Mobiles for Adults

Saturday, August 16, 1 to 4 pm

Participants will be introduced to several examples of mobiles (typically free hanging art works made from wooden disks, dowels, metal rods, pendants, everyday objects, string or wires, etc) and stabiles (balanced constructions resting on horizontal surfaces). Images of well known pieces by Alexander Calder, George Rickey, Jerome Kirk, Bruno Munari, Miranda Watkins, and other artists will provide visual examples of mobiles and stabiles which participants can adapt for their own inspired constructions.

Ages 18 and up, limited to 12 participants.

Registration required.

Watercolor Workshop with Bernadette Bos

Saturday, August 23, 1 to 4 pm

Learn to make small, quick watercolor sketches. Props will be provided, and you can bring your own also. No experience necessary.

Ages 10 and up, limited to 15 participants.

Registration required.

Acrylic Painting with Steve Duprey

Saturday, August 30, 1 to 4 pm

Over the course of three hours, students will be taken, step-by-step through the process of creating a variety of landscape and still life paintings. Each student will receive close personal attention as they create the painting. Particular attention will be shown to creating the sense of light in each painting.

Ages 16 and up, 10 participants.

Registration required.

Grandparents’ Day Adult/Child Workshop with Camille Santangelo

Saturday, September 13, 1 to 4 pm

Art can bridge the world between generations. One Adult / One child, learn and create art together in guided instruction. Works of art will be created by both the child and adult in a guided class exploring the topic.

All ages, 20 participants.

Registration required.

Wet Felting for Families Workshop with Lisa DeFrancesco

Saturday, September 20, 1 to 4 pm

Parents will attend with a child and together they will create a wet felted piece. It will be embellished with embroidery and hand stitches and then framed or hung. One or two children with each parent.

Ages 6 and up, 10 participants.

Registration required.

MODERN DRAWING with Vincent Joseph

Sunday, September 21, 1 to 4 pm

Modern artists around the turn of the 20th century began to see and imagine nature differently. Paul Klee's very basic lesson of taking a line for a walk combined with Cezanne's deep approach to perception come together in this drawing class. The overall awareness of drawing to actively engage the whole surface and the artist needs to account for a deeper understanding of nature through our subjectivity and gives us new ways to see and make art.

Ages 14 and up, 12 participants.

Registration required.

Embroidery on Clothes Workshop with Lisa DeFrancesco

Saturday, October 11, 10 am to 12 noon

Best if students come with some knowledge of threading a needle, making knots or knowing a few embroidery stitiches but we can do designs following stitching on clothes that don't require knowledge of embroidery. Students should bring jeans or a jean jacket.

Adults or children ages 10 and up accompanied by adult.

Registration required.

Mask Workshop with Paul Cook

Saturday, October 18, 1 to 4 pm

Come join us for mask making for your Halloween costume using ballons and papier mâché. We will paint and decorate.

All ages, 12 participants.

Registration required.

Still life workshop with Bernadette Bos

Sunday, October 19, 1 to 4 pm

Join Bernadette as she leads the class in painting a small still life of fruit on canvas. You will enhance your artistic expression focused on painting still life subjects by simplifying values and distinguishing light from shadow. This workshop will guide students in reducing their subjects down to their essential elements

Ages 18 and up, 10 participants.

Registration required.

Paint and Sip: Halloween

Thursday, October 23, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Join us for a self-directed workshop painting wooden skulls and pumpkins. We will also sip wine or beer and eat snacks. All materials will be provided

Adults only, 20 participants.

Registration required.

Acrylic Painting with Steve Duprey

Saturday, October 25, 1 to 4 pm

Over the course of three hours, students will be taken, step-by-step through the process of creating a variety of landscape and still life paintings. Each student will receive close personal attention as they create the painting. Particular attention will be shown to creating the sense of light in each painting.

Ages 16 and up, 10 participants.

Registration required.

Felted Snowman Workshop with Lisa DeFrancesco

Saturday, November 8, 1 to 4 pm

Needle felted snowman.

Adults and ages 8 and up accompanied by adult. 10 participants.

Registration required.

Acrylic Painting with Steve Duprey

Saturday, November 15, 1 to 4 pm

Over the course of three hours, students will be taken, step-by-step through the process of creating a variety of landscape and still life paintings. Each student will receive close personal attention as they create the painting. Particular attention will be shown to creating the sense of light in each painting.

Ages 16 and up, 10 participants.

Registration required.

Paint and Sip: Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 20, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Join us for a self-directed workshop painting small canvases inspired by traditional Thanksgiving symbols such as turkeys and cornucopias. We will also sip wine or beer and eat snacks. All materials will be provided

Adults only, 20 participants.

Registration required.

Watercolor Still Lifes Workshop with Kim Naimoli

Saturday, November 22, 1 to 4 pm

Learn to paint watercolors of still lifes.

Adults, 10 participants.

Registration required.

Paint and Sip: Holiday Ornaments

Thursday, December 11, 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Join us for a self-directed workshop painting holiday ornaments. We will also sip wine or beer and eat snacks. All materials will be provided

Adults only, limited to 20 participants

Registration required.

Acrylic Painting with Steve Duprey

Saturday, December 13, 1 to 4 pm

Over the course of three hours, students will be taken, step-by-step through the process of creating a variety of landscape and still life paintings. Each student will receive close personal attention as they create the painting. Particular attention will be shown to creating the sense of light in each painting.

Ages 16 and up, 10 participants.

Registration required.

Holiday Ornament Painting Workshop

Sunday, December 20, 1 to 4 pm

In cooperation with Geneva BID, The Dove invites children of all ages to paint holiday ornaments.

All ages are welcome.

No registration necessary.

 Workshops are supported by generous grants from The Wyckoff Family Foundation, the Looking Out Foundation, and The Linden Shop

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