The Atelier strives to bring our community workshops taught by artists on and off Long Island
Whether you're a beginning pastelist looking to sharpen their skills or an advanced illustrator wanting to dive into the world of plein air oil painting, we always have something new and exciting for artists of all levels!
Workshops are held throughout the year.
Upcoming Workshops
Plein Air with Fred Mendelsohn
INSTRUCTED BY FRED MENDELSOHN
DATE & TIME: Saturday, September 19th, 9AM-1PM
FEE: $110 per person, materials not included
LOCATION: Stony Brook Harbor Parking Lot by the Kayak Rentals
Painting en plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air.” It’s not so much a style as it is the effects of the weather, changing light and time constraints on the artist. Plein air painting gained popularity during the 19th century, particularly among the Impressionist painters, who sought to capture the effects of light and color in the natural world. Artists such as Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Camille Pissarro were known for their plein air works, which often featured vibrant colors and loose brushstrokes to convey the atmosphere and mood of the scenes they painted.
Fred Mendelsohn, your instructor, will guide students through the steps of creating a successful painting “en plein air” using pastel, oil, acrylic or watercolor paints. He will share his creative process, sources of inspiration, and tools and techniques. The beginning stages, consisting of preliminary sketches and blocking in, will be discussed and practiced, as will elements further into the painting process: color harmony, value and atmospheric perspective.
Frederic Mendelsohn, is a modern-day Renaissance man — neurologist, philanthropist, author, musician and artist. He is the holder of both a BA and MA degree as well as a MD, and is predominantly a landscape artist utilizing both oil and egg tempera paints. With over four decades of experience, Frederic has studied extensively with the Art Students League in NYC, The Art League of Long Island, New School University, and Marymount College, and is a proud member of the Long Island Museum Artist Guild as well as the Setauket Artist Group and the North Shore Art Guild.
The fee for this 5-hour workshop is $110. A variety of ability levels are welcomed and the materials list will be available on our website when registering. Meet at Stony Brook Harbor parking lot at the Kayak rentals.
Eco Printing with Oksana Danziger
INSTRUCTED BY OKSANA DANZIGER
DATE & TIME: Thursday, October 15th, 10AM-1PM
FEE: $110 per person, materials included
The basic principle of eco printing is that various leaves and plant materials (fresh or dried) possess tannins that have the innate ability to print permanent color onto fabric fibers when combined with the proper technique and procedure. The process usually involves a form of heat and pressure to create a distinctive print. You can achieve the most amazing prints and colors just by using natural elements which don’t harm our planet. An eco print can never be repeated, because every leaf is unique, even the two sides of that leaf are different.
Oksana Danziger is a natural-born creator with a passion for textile art. She has exhibited tapestry, silk paintings and fabric fine art collages throughout Russia's galleries and museums after graduating from Moscow State Textile University where she received a Master's Degree.
Since moving to New York City, where she lives and works today, she's sold collections of her silk scarves at Henri Bendel in Manhattan and had a solo exhibition of silk paintings in Gallery One in Soho, New York. She regularly exhibits her work at the Art League of Long Island and Long Island Craft Guild.
Oksana teaches classes and workshops at Nassau Museum of Art, Gallery North, The Art Guild, Huntington Arts Council, and The Atelier.
This “Eco Printing” workshop will take place in our newly renovated gallery in St. James on Thursday, October 15th at 10AM-1PM. The cost is $110 per person which includes all materials to create a beautiful silk scarf to bring home.
MATERIALS INCLUDED!
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