Teaching Artist: Lauren Rosenblum

Still Life / Oil Painting: Getting comfortable with oil paints
This workshop is designed to teach students how to see and understand values and how to paint light on form, using oil paints If you have never painted in oil paint, I will show you how to be comfortable with oils and even learn to love the medium. I use odorless Gamsol and clean up is easier then you think. The benefits of oil paint are plentiful. You will have longer open time... the paint will stay wet for a longer time, so you can really make decisions and changes to your work in process. The instructor uses a limited color palette, so the supply list is shorter and the benefit of learning to mix the colors is much greater!
This workshop is perfect for adults who want to improve their painting skills.

This two-day workshop is also offered 1 - 4 pm on Tuesdays, December 2 & 9 and January 27 & February 3.

Here is a link for details regarding AOY Terms & Conditions. Online payment at time of registration is preferred. Please note, if you choose to use the "payment by check" option, that payment option expires two weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Checks must be received two weeks prior to the start date for completion of registration in order to be added to the class roster. Registrations will be cancelled if payments are not received prior to these deadlines.

Teaching Artist: Leigh Ferello

Discover the beauty in imperfection through the art of Kintsugi—the traditional Japanese practice of mending broken pottery with a golden bond. Rather than disguising cracks, Kintsugi highlights them, transforming each piece into a unique and meaningful work of art.
In this 3-hour workshop, you'll mend your own decorative ceramic bowl (provided, styles vary), embracing flaws as part of its story. While traditional Kintsugi uses lacquer and gold powder, we’ll be using modern materials to ensure a comfortable and accessible experience.
Be prepared to take your time and enjoy the journey—this is a mindful, creative process that honors patience, presence, and personal expression.
Please note: Your finished piece is intended for decorative use only and should be left to dry overnight before taking it home.
Students agree to pay a $10 material fee to the instructor the day of the workshop.

This one-day workshop is also offered 1 - 4 pm Tuesday, January 6 and Tuesday, February 10 .

Here is a link for details regarding AOY Terms & Conditions. Online payment at time of registration is preferred. Please note, if you choose to use the "payment by check" option, that payment option expires two weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Checks must be received two weeks prior to the start date for completion of registration in order to be added to the class roster. Registrations will be cancelled if payments are not received prior to these deadlines.

Teaching Artist: Leigh Ferello

Unleash your creativity in this immersive 3-hour workshop blending two ancient Japanese art forms: Suminagashi (the art of floating ink) and Gyotaku (the traditional technique of fish printing).
? Suminagashi: Discover the magic of marbling as you guide ink across water’s surface to create hypnotic, one-of-a-kind prints. No two are ever the same—let the chaos flow!
? Gyotaku: Get hands-on with nature as you ink sea life replicas* and press them to paper, capturing intricate textures and lifelike details in a bold, beautiful statement.
Perfect for adventurous beginners and seasoned artists alike.
*no live shellfish is used
Please bring your curiosity—and clothes you don’t mind getting inky.

A $12 material fee due to instructor the day of the workshop.

This one-day workshop is also offered 1 - 4 pm on Tuesday, January 13, and Tuesday, April 7 .

Here is a link for details regarding AOY Terms & Conditions. Online payment at time of registration is preferred. Please note, if you choose to use the "payment by check" option, that payment option expires two weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Checks must be received two weeks prior to the start date for completion of registration in order to be added to the class roster. Registrations will be cancelled if payments are not received prior to these deadlines.

Teaching Artist: Leigh Ferello

Discover the beauty in imperfection through the art of Kintsugi—the traditional Japanese practice of mending broken pottery with a golden bond. Rather than disguising cracks, Kintsugi highlights them, transforming each piece into a unique and meaningful work of art.
In this 3-hour workshop, you'll mend your own decorative ceramic bowl (provided, styles vary), embracing flaws as part of its story. While traditional Kintsugi uses lacquer and gold powder, we’ll be using modern materials to ensure a comfortable and accessible experience.
Be prepared to take your time and enjoy the journey—this is a mindful, creative process that honors patience, presence, and personal expression.
Please note: Your finished piece is intended for decorative use only and should be left to dry overnight before taking it home.
Students agree to pay a $10 material fee to the instructor the day of the workshop.

Here is a link for details regarding AOY Terms & Conditions. Online payment at time of registration is preferred. Please note, if you choose to use the "payment by check" option, that payment option expires two weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Checks must be received two weeks prior to the start date for completion of registration in order to be added to the class roster. Registrations will be cancelled if payments are not received prior to these deadlines.

Teaching Artist: Grace Clark

If you have ever needed a birthday card for a loved one, but store bought cards just don't seem to cut it, this is the perfect workshop for you! In this workshop taught by Grace Clark, artists of all ages are welcome to learn some watercolor basics and use their new skills to create whimsical and heartfelt greeting cards. Grace will demonstrate some watercolor techniques, hand lettering and adding mixed media to make their cards really stand out. This workshop will equip students with the skills required to create personal, unique cards for any occasion that their loved ones are sure to cherish. Recommended for ages 13 - adult.

This one-day workshop is also offered two other dates, listed below:

Sunday, April 12, 9 am - 12 pm. Click here to register for that workshop date.

Saturday, May 9, 9 am - 12 pm. Click here to register for that workshop date.

Here is a link for details regarding AOY Terms & Conditions. Online payment at time of registration is preferred. Please note, if you choose to use the "payment by check" option, that payment option expires two weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Checks must be received two weeks prior to the start date for completion of registration in order to be added to the class roster. Registrations will be cancelled if payments are not received prior to these deadlines.

Teaching Artist: Leigh Ferello

Step into the experimental spirit of the Dada movement and explore the groundbreaking photomontage techniques of Hannah Höch, one of the most influential collage artists of the 20th century. This three-hour workshop combines art history, visual analysis, and hands-on studio practice. Participants will begin with an introduction to Höch’s life, her role in Berlin Dada, and her inventive use of fragmentation and juxtaposition.

Students will learn practical collage skills—image selection, cutting methods, layering, composition, and narrative construction—while drawing inspiration from Höch’s iconic works. With ample time for creative exploration, participants will create their own photomontage artwork that reflects personal themes, contemporary issues, or purely abstract play.

Class will end with a mini-exhibition and an artist statements/share circle where you may receive positive critiques from your peers.

Materials are provided, but students are welcome to bring papers, fabrics, and images they may wish to use in their creation. This workshop is suitable for both beginners and experienced makers.

This workshop is repeated on Sunday, February 22, 9 am - 12 pm. Click on this link to register for this date instead -- https://aoyartcenter.wildapricot.org/event-6442687

Here is a link for details regarding AOY Terms & Conditions. Online payment at time of registration is preferred. Please note, if you choose to use the "payment by check" option, that payment option expires two weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Checks must be received two weeks prior to the start date for completion of registration in order to be added to the class roster. Registrations will be cancelled if payments are not received prior to these deadlines.

Teaching Artist: Leigh Ferello

Unleash your creativity in this immersive 3-hour workshop blending two ancient Japanese art forms: Suminagashi (the art of floating ink) and Gyotaku (the traditional technique of fish printing).
? Suminagashi: Discover the magic of marbling as you guide ink across water’s surface to create hypnotic, one-of-a-kind prints. No two are ever the same—let the chaos flow!
? Gyotaku: Get hands-on with nature as you ink sea life replicas* and press them to paper, capturing intricate textures and lifelike details in a bold, beautiful statement.
Perfect for adventurous beginners and seasoned artists alike.
*no live shellfish is used
Please bring your curiosity—and clothes you don’t mind getting inky.

A $12 material fee due to instructor the day of the workshop.

This one-day workshop is also offered Tuesday, January 13, 1 - 4 pm and Sunday, March 22, 9 am - 12 pm.

Here is a link for details regarding AOY Terms & Conditions. Online payment at time of registration is preferred. Please note, if you choose to use the "payment by check" option, that payment option expires two weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Checks must be received two weeks prior to the start date for completion of registration in order to be added to the class roster. Registrations will be cancelled if payments are not received prior to these deadlines.

Teaching Artist: Laura Miner

Painting with earth pigments is a hands-on course using forged and natural earth materials to make art pigments and paint. Learn to prepare carbon black pigments (lamp, bone and vine) and process them into paint. We will use the same techniques and materials used by artists hundreds and even thousands of years ago. From each pigment you make either watercolor paint or oil paint based on your preference and create a painting with them to take home. This workshop combines history, science, art and fun. Skill level - beginner to advanced.

This one-day workshop is also offered on Saturday, March 7, 9 am - 12 pm. Click on this link to register for that date instead.

Here is a link for details regarding AOY Terms & Conditions. Online payment at time of registration is preferred. Please note, if you choose to use the "payment by check" option, that payment option expires two weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Checks must be received two weeks prior to the start date for completion of registration in order to be added to the class roster. Registrations will be cancelled if payments are not received prior to these deadlines.

Teaching Artist: Grace Clark

If you have ever needed a birthday card for a loved one, but store bought cards just don't seem to cut it, this is the perfect workshop for you! In this workshop taught by Grace Clark, artists of all ages are welcome to learn some watercolor basics and use their new skills to create whimsical and heartfelt greeting cards. Grace will demonstrate some watercolor techniques, hand lettering and adding mixed media to make their cards really stand out. This workshop will equip students with the skills required to create personal, unique cards for any occasion that their loved ones are sure to cherish. Recommended for ages 13 - adult.

This one-day workshop is also offered two other dates, listed below:

Saturday, March 28, 9 am - 12 pm. Click here to register for that workshop date.

Saturday, May 9, 9 am - 12 pm. Click here to register for that workshop date.

Here is a link for details regarding AOY Terms & Conditions. Online payment at time of registration is preferred. Please note, if you choose to use the "payment by check" option, that payment option expires two weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Checks must be received two weeks prior to the start date for completion of registration in order to be added to the class roster. Registrations will be cancelled if payments are not received prior to these deadlines.

Teaching Artist: Beverly Sce

Ekphrastic writing is the practice of creative writing from pieces of visual art. It expands our creativity and imagination while enhancing our love of putting words on the page. Each week we'll view a variety of pieces of art and engage in creative writing exercises with provided prompts as we explore nonfiction, fiction, poetry or words of your choice. Students are offered the opportunity to share their writing if desired with strength-based feedback provided.
No experience required, just a love of art and the written word. Once you try Ekphrasis, you'll be hooked.

Sample writing in response to the painting "Adieu !" Alfred Guillou,1892.
"For Love of Water"
Fred and James were panicky. It seemed they were losing control of everything. Their sailboat made eerie sounds as it bounced over the waves. The sail ripped apart and blew away into the unknown.

***
Morning had dawned bright and sunny. Their sailboat had stood ready in port, no sign of an impending storm.
A dream of navigating the ocean was something the dad and his son longed to achieve. They were drawn to the water like a child to a handful of candy.
Years of planning and preparation were behind them. Exercise to strengthen their bodies and increase their stamina along with positive thinking were practices they followed daily. They worked to build muscular arms and legs while they fueled their bodies with hearty proteins, vegetables, fruit and breads.

***

This 3-day workshop is for ages 18+.  This workshop is also offered Saturdays, February 14,  21 and 28, 10 am - 12 pm. Click on this link to register for that workshop -- https://aoyartcenter.wildapricot.org/event-6443511.

Here is a link for details regarding AOY Terms & Conditions. Online payment at time of registration is preferred. Please note, if you choose to use the "payment by check" option, that payment option expires two weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Checks must be received two weeks prior to the start date for completion of registration in order to be added to the class roster. Registrations will be cancelled if payments are not received prior to these deadlines.

Teaching Artist: Leigh Ferello

Discover the joy of gelli plate printing in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. Gelli printing is a playful, experimental form of printmaking that requires no prior experience and produces beautiful, one-of-a-kind prints.

Participants will explore layering, texture, and mark-making using stencils, stamps, and found objects. You’ll learn techniques such as sgraffito, stamping and impressions, masking, and building layered prints, all while embracing the unexpected and letting go of perfection.

This workshop is designed for beginners, and focuses on creative exploration rather than technical mastery. We will work on 5x3" plates to allow for better control of the medium, more experimentation, and more prints! Participants will leave with a collection of mini prints and the confidence to continue experimenting on their own.

A $10 material fee is due to instructor upon arrival, and please bring a package of baby wipes.

This one-day workshop is also offered Sunday, May 17, 9 am - 12 pm. Click here to register for that workshop date.

Here is a link for details regarding AOY Terms & Conditions. Online payment at time of registration is preferred. Please note, if you choose to use the "payment by check" option, that payment option expires two weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Checks must be received two weeks prior to the start date for completion of registration in order to be added to the class roster. Registrations will be cancelled if payments are not received prior to these deadlines.

Teaching Artist: Ilya Lerner
Saturday, 5/9 & Sunday, 5/10, 9 am - noon
Rain dates: Saturday, 5/16 & Sunday, 5/17, same time

Learn to paint plein air cityscape the Impressionist way in the center of historic Newtown, Bucks County. We will start with a short walking tour to select an appropriate motif and go through all the stages of painting discussing composition, light, color, texture and other aspects of picture-making. Color mixing and painting techniques for oils will be demonstrated, but all drawing/painting media are welcome. Artists of all levels are welcome.
Rain dates for bad weather: Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17.

Here is a link for details regarding AOY Terms & Conditions. Online payment at time of registration is preferred. Please note, if you choose to use the "payment by check" option, that payment option expires two weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Checks must be received two weeks prior to the start date for completion of registration in order to be added to the class roster. Registrations will be cancelled if payments are not received prior to these deadlines.

Teaching Artist: Grace Clark

If you have ever needed a birthday card for a loved one, but store bought cards just don't seem to cut it, this is the perfect workshop for you! In this workshop taught by Grace Clark, artists of all ages are welcome to learn some watercolor basics and use their new skills to create whimsical and heartfelt greeting cards. Grace will demonstrate some watercolor techniques, hand lettering and adding mixed media to make their cards really stand out. This workshop will equip students with the skills required to create personal, unique cards for any occasion that their loved ones are sure to cherish. Recommended for ages 13 - adult.

This one-day workshop is also offered two other dates, listed below:

Saturday, March 28, 9 am - 12 pm. Click here to register for that workshop date.

Sunday, April 12, 9 am - 12 pm. Click here to register for that workshop date.

Here is a link for details regarding AOY Terms & Conditions. Online payment at time of registration is preferred. Please note, if you choose to use the "payment by check" option, that payment option expires two weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Checks must be received two weeks prior to the start date for completion of registration in order to be added to the class roster. Registrations will be cancelled if payments are not received prior to these deadlines.

Teaching Artist: Leigh Ferello

Discover the joy of gelli plate printing in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. Gelli printing is a playful, experimental form of printmaking that requires no prior experience and produces beautiful, one-of-a-kind prints.

Participants will explore layering, texture, and mark-making using stencils, stamps, and found objects. You’ll learn techniques such as sgraffito, stamping and impressions, masking, and building layered prints, all while embracing the unexpected and letting go of perfection.

This workshop is designed for beginners, and focuses on creative exploration rather than technical mastery. We will work on 5x3" plates to allow for better control of the medium, more experimentation, and more prints! Participants will leave with a collection of mini prints and the confidence to continue experimenting on their own.

A $10 material fee is due to instructor upon arrival, and please bring a package of baby wipes.

This one-day workshop is also offered Sunday, April 19, 9 am - 12 pm. Click here to register for that workshop date.

Here is a link for details regarding AOY Terms & Conditions. Online payment at time of registration is preferred. Please note, if you choose to use the "payment by check" option, that payment option expires two weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Checks must be received two weeks prior to the start date for completion of registration in order to be added to the class roster. Registrations will be cancelled if payments are not received prior to these deadlines.