CARPENTER'S BARN - Classes & Workshops

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SPECIAL 3-DAY EVENT
Times/Dates/Location: Friday, December 5th, 6:00–9:00pm, Saturday, December 6th, 10:00am–4:00pm, Sunday, December 7th, 10:00am–2:00pm
Ages: Open to all
Cost: FREE - no entrance fee!

Come see and purchase from a curated selection of ART and CRAFT from the artists of CAZENOVIA, NY and beyond!

Join us for a weekend of festive fun! Find unique gift items from a selection of work in glass, painting, pottery, jewelry and photography. Friday, the evening of December 5th is the Tree Lighting and Christmas walk in the Village of Cazenovia. Grab a hot drink and take a quick walk down to the Carpenter's Barn to shop. We'll be waiting for you!

For more information contact carriagehouseincaz@gmail.com.

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2-DAY WORKSHOP - ONE WEEKEND
Times/Dates/Location: Saturday, January 31st, 10:00am-noon and Sunday, February 1st, 1:00-2:00pm
Ages/Skill Level: Adults, kids and families welcome with children 8 or younger accompanied by an adult
Cost: Individual - $25.00
Family of 2 - $35.00
Family of 3 - $45.00
Family of 4-6 - $50.00
PLUS $10.00 materials fee for each participant

The Workshop:

Paper Lantern Making with Krista Brown

Fun for ALL ages!

Participants of all ages are welcome to this workshop. Come to Carpenter's Barn and make a beautiful handmade lantern to carry during the enchanting Winter Walk. Using safe and simple materials, you'll design and assemble a unique lantern that captures the spirit of light, creativity, and community. Join us to light up the wintery evening!

NOTE : The workshop will be held the weekend before the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation (CPF) Winter Walk (dates TBD).  Both workshop days are required since the paper mache needs to dry before finishing touches are applied!

If you can not attend the workshop but you would like to buy a materials kit with instructions: Kits will be available to purchase. Details will be available closer to the event, so stay tuned.

You are welcome to join this lantern-making workshop without attending the CPF Winter Walk!! 
Space is limited for the workshop, so please sign up now!!

The CPF Winter Walk:

The lantern walk will be held Saturday, February 7 at 5 p.m., as part of Cazenovia's Winter Fest Celebration ( https://www.cazpreservation.org/events/lantern-lit-snowshoe-hike-2026). The current details forthis and the other CPF Winter Walks can be found at https://www.cazpreservation.org/events.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Krista Brown is from Dallas, Texas where she began her education journey pursuing an Art Education degree from TCU. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Alaska Fairbanks with a BA and concentration in ceramics.

Krista's experience teaching art has ranged from developing homeschool arts curriculum to teaching summer art camps and general kids art classes in Texas and New York.

While in Cazenovia, Krista has developed art programming and taught children ages 2-5 for three years at Rippleton Center a preschool in Cazenovia, NY.

Krista is now a full time Teachers Assistant at Burton Street Elementary School in Cazenovia. Additionally, she is teaching the summer art program, art birthday parties and kids art classes through CazArts.

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1-DAY WORKSHOP - SATURDAY
Times/Dates: Saturday, 10:30am - 3:30pm, February 21st
Location: Cazenovia Public Library
Ages/Skill Level: Adults, all skill levels welcome
Cost: Free

This FREE, four-hour workshop on loom-weaving will be held at the Cazenovia Public Library and you must register through the library - LINK.

We will break for lunch from 12:30 -1:30pm.

Snow date will be Saturday, February 28th, 10:30 - 2:30pm.

Have you ever been interested in working with yarn to make interesting geometric patterned imagery in fiber? This is a 4-hour introductory workshop into tapestry weaving where you will learn loom warping on a mini loom, followed by basic weaving with diagonal, interlock and dovetail joins, adaptation to other Navajo patterning techniques, finishing techniques and more. You will come away with a mini wall hanging or a piece of wearable art for your very own. Looms and materials will be supplied. There is limited space for this workshop and you must register. This is an adult program. There will be a waiting list, so if you must cancel please do so by February 11th so we can contact people from the waiting list.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jen Pepper is a professional artist exhibiting and participating in artist residencies internationally. She was a professor of studio art for the past twenty years until the college's permanent closing in 2023. Her work can be seen at jenpepper.com .

Register through the Cazenovia Public Library

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OPEN STUDIO - VARIOUS DATES/TIMES
Times/Dates:

Open Studio Hours are for individuals with painting or drawing experience who would like to dedicate time to projects and work independently among a community of artists. Open Studio Hours also can serve as a great extension to other CazArts classes and workshops, providing individuals with the opportunity to continue work they have started. This is NOT a formal teaching environment.

Participants are expected to work independently, come with their own supplies and do their own setup/cleanup. Participants can come for part of the time or stay for the duration. Participants are welcome to paint or draw, however, no oil painting, please. 

Space is limited, and pre-registration for each session is required. 

Easels available on a first come first serve basis. Tables are also available.

Open Studio Hours will be monitored by Erin Milin. Your registration information will be shared  with Erin. She has taken several drawing and painting classes at CazArts!

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XX-WEEK CLASS - XXXDAYS
Times/Dates/Location: Xxxdays, XX:00am-noon, Xxxember Xth, XXth, XXth and Xxxember Xth
Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

Please join Chris for this four-part art & architecture history lecture series on the following popular topics:

Nov 7- The Founding and Architectural History of Cazenovia, NY
Chris’s undergraduate year-long thesis study focused on the Greek Revival architectural movement of Cazenovia, NY. And upon completion of their MA, Chris worked as a tour guide and in collections management at Lorenzo State Historic Site – bringing Chris’s personal and professional interests together! Join this discussion as we trace Cazenovia’s founding and first 50+ years of architectural design!

Nov 14- Famous Works by Master Renaissance Artists (Leonardo, Botticelli, & Michelangelo)
Let’s journey to Italy together and discuss the stories behind the most famous works of the Renaissance! We’ll look at Leonardo’s Mona Lisa, Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus, Michelangelo’s David, and others!

Nov 21- Dutch and Flemish Baroque Masters
The Baroque era began in Italy in 1600 and quickly spread to Spain, France, and the Netherlands – in this lecture, we’ll focus on the Northern Masters looking at the famous works (and the sometimes-scandalous personal lives) of Rembrandt, Hals, and Vermeer!

Dec 5th- Impressionism and Post-Impressionism (from Manet to van Gogh)
Starting in France in the 19th century with art rebel Manet as a rebuke of academic art, we’ll trace the beginnings and key moments of these famous movements, including Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, van Gogh, and Toulouse-Lautrec.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Dr. Chris Kukenberger, native to Cazenovia, has been an art history professor for over 22 years, teaching at SUNY Oswego, Onondaga Community College, Ithaca College, and currently at SUNY Cortland. Chris completed their BA in Art History from SUNY Purchase, their MA in Art History from Syracuse University (Florence campus), and their doctorate in Executive Leadership & Social Justice from St. John Fisher University. In addition to teaching art history, Chris also works as a free-lance sculptor, volunteers with a local LGBTQ+ youth camp, serves as a DEIB Leadership Consultant, is a founding member of several advisory boards.

Chris lives on the lake (on the site of the original People’s Ice Company) with their spouse, 2 kids, 2 cats, and enjoys spending their leisure time traveling, hiking, swimming, and cooking!

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ART THEME PARTY
Times/Dates: June or July
Ages: 5-12    (minimum of 5 kids and maximum of 15 kids)
Cost: Minimum base fee of $150.00 for 6-10 kids plus $5.00 materials fee per child. An additional $15.00 per child over 10 kids plus $5.00 materials fee. Maximum 20 kids. No charge for adult helpers.

Looking for a fun way to celebrate a child's birthday? Have an art birthday party! Art projects are personalized to your child and are dependent on teacher availability.

After commiting to a time, you will make a phone appointment with the available teacher to discuss the art your child would like to do. Teacher will be present for the hour of the art project, but will not be present for the party.

Your child's party will be approximately 1 hour of art (depending on project and age range) and 1 hour of party!

NOTE: Clean up, invitations, decorations, paper plates, cups, plasticware, drinks and food will be your responsibility.

For questions, please email Liz Lurie at programs@cazarts.com.

Please complete the request form to start the process to design a kids art-themed birthday party at Carpenter's Barn.

INSTRUCTOR ARTIST(S): TBD

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ONE SUNDAY
Times/Dates/Location: Sunday, February 18th, 1:00-3:00pm, St. Peters Carriage House,10 Mill St, Cazenovia
Ages/Skill Level: Adults and teens age 15 and up; for all skill levels
Cost: FREE!

Come gather, dream, and create with us this fall.

Come be inspired, and stirred into action. No pressure to share--just bring your whole self and a willingness to listen, dream, and maybe begin. All are welcome--yes, even f you "don't feel creative.

To find out more, email sparker283@gmail.com.

Community builds courage. Let's treate it together.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:
Sue Parker -" For over 10 years I have shared my passion for wool fiber art with a diverse range of students, including elementary children, high school art and science enthusiasts and adults. I have had the privilege of nurturing creativity across generations. Through my classes, I aspire to ignite a sense of wonder and curiosity, fostering a space where adults can rediscover their creative spirits and embark on a journey of artistic exploration and self-discovery."

REGISTER by emailing Sue Parker at sparker283@gmail.com

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KIDS 4-WEEK CLASS - TUESDAYS
Times/Dates: Tuesdays, 4:30-6:00pm, November 4th, 18th, December 2nd and 9th
Ages: Kids ages 6-12
Cost: $100.00 plus $10.00 materials fee

In this playful and hands-on sculpture class, students will explore 3D art using materials like fabric, aluminum foil, wire armatures, plaster wrap, and found objects. Students will learn how to build structure, shape, and balance while turning everyday materials into imaginative creatures, figures, and abstract forms. Projects encourage experimentation, storytelling, and creative problem-solving! 

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jen Pepper is a professional artist exhibiting and participating in artist residencies internationally. She was a professor of studio art for the past twenty years until the college's permanent closing in 2023. Her work can be seen at jenpepper.com .

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KIDS 6-WEEK CLASS - THURSDAYS
Times/Dates: Thursdays, 4:30-6:00pm, November 6th, 13th, 20th, December 4th, 11th and 18th
Ages: Kids 6-12
Cost: $130.00 plus $5.00 materials fee - last time there was a materials list instead of fee - it this right? Also see old class description below in details - is this right?

In this cartooning class, learn to bring characters to life not just through how they look, but through how they think, move, and tell a story. We'll focus on drawing original characters with personality, and explore how shape, proportions, clothing, and props help express who they are. We will practice short assignments aimed to help young artists sharpen their drawing and storytelling techniques and building skills needed for comics, graphic novels, children's books, or storyboarding while having fun and experimenting with their own ideas.

Perfect for kids who love to draw and want to learn how to make their characters leap off the page! Students should bring a 9x12 sketchbook, one package of blank index cards, pens, pencils, and an eraser. All skill levels welcome!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jason Goodfriend, a Syracuse University Adjunct Professor and MFA Illustration Student, specializes in visual development for film and animation. Jason is a dedicated arts educator with over a decade of experience teaching students of all ages, from K-12 to adults. Currently he offers professional and amateur workshops, alongside independent one-on-one teaching opportunities for young people, college students and elders. He received early training from Ringling College of Art and Design in Florida, and his bachelor's degree from Pratt Institute in NYC. He has developed a deep practice of traditional sketching and plein air painting while traveling throughout Mexico, Guatemala, California, Florida, and New York. Jason is devoting his research toward exploring the intersection of narrative art and the dynamic landscapes of Central New York.

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KIDS 1-WEEK CLASS
Times/Dates: Weekdays, 10:00am-noon, February 16th-20th
Ages: Kids ages 6-12
Cost: $130.00

Come celebrate winter with Caz Arts! Create an upcycled sculptural winter scene in our warm Barn! Dabble with watercolor, paints and pastels and fiber while creating original works of art depicting the winter season!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Krista Brown is from Dallas, Texas where she began her education journey pursuing an Art Education degree from TCU. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Alaska Fairbanks with a BA and concentration in ceramics.

Krista's experience teaching art has ranged from developing homeschool arts curriculum to teaching summer art camps and general kids art classes in Texas and New York.

While in Cazenovia, Krista has developed art programming and taught children ages 2-5 for three years at Rippleton Center a preschool in Cazenovia, NY.

Krista is now a full time Teachers Assistant at Burton Street Elementary School in Cazenovia. Additionally, she is teaching the summer art program, art birthday parties and kids art classes through CazArts.

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What happens when you take an ordinary object and turn it into something totally unexpected?

In this class, students will learn how to create molds, experiment with new materials, and try outfun processes in order to make their own plaster sculptures! By breaking apart familiar forms and putting them back together in new ways, students will use their imagination to discover what everyday objects have the potential to become!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Chloe Loewenguth is a mixed-media artist from Syracuse, New York. She graduated from SUNY Cortland in 2024 with a B.F.A. in sculpture and a background in drawing and painting.She has worked as a teaching artist at Stone Quarry Art Park and has taught hands-on sculpture workshops. Her personal practice focuses on drawing, foundry work, and metal fabrication, with an interest in experimenting with materials and processes!

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KIDS 3-DAY WORKSHOP
Times/Dates: Monday-Wednesday, 9:00am-12:00 noon, March 30th-April 1st
Ages: Ages 6-12
Cost: $85.00 plus $10.00 materials fee

This three-day program will give your young artist a chance to explore their own style and build confidence. Kate of Heartfelt Arts will guide your child through the use of fiber arts to create their own beautiful masterpieces with techniques such as felting, sewing, and embroidery. Projects will depend on skill and age of participants!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Kate Untiedt has been working with fiber for over 30 years, developing skills in a range of fiber techniques.  Over the last several years she found a passion for sharing these skills with others; seeing the value in the mindfulness that can be embraced in the making process and the confidence that can be built through creating.  Needle felting is her favorite skill to teach; loving the use of natural fibers and the freedom this technique allows for. Classes focus on the core skills to create and an openness to each persons personal style. She encourages approaching art without judgment; making for the process rather than the product (but the products are definitely fun to see!!).

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XX-WEEK CLASS - XXXDAYS
Times/Dates/Location: Xxxdays, XX:00am-noon, Xxxember Xth, XXth, XXth and Xxxember Xth
Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

This class is for XxxXXxx X x x X x.

Na bou na duru e loma ni vale ka sema ki na doka ni vale vakaviti makawa. Rairai ratou lagata na kena sa mai veisau na vale ena gauna oqo ka sa sega na bou. Ia sa tu na lalaga e lomani vale me taura cake na doka ni vale. Na i taba e cake ena rawarawa mo raica na bou, na duru e lomadonu ni vale ka ukutaki tu ena magimagi. Ena gauna makawa ni magimagi saraga (ni se sega na ivako) e vakayagataki me vesuki ira vata na vei duru kau e vakayagataki ena vale.

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1-DAY WORKSHOP - SUNDAY
Times/Dates: Sunday, 9:00am-1:00pm, March 8th
Ages/Skill Level: Adults - beginner to advanced beginner
Cost: $75.00 plus $17.00 materials fee

This four-hour workshop is for beginners looking to explore the versatile and satisfying medium of acrylic paint. Participants will learn about tools, applications and brushwork techniques while completing an art work. This is a perfect introductory course for the individual who is interested in learning but doesn't know where to start! Bring a lunch and enjoy learning a new art form for the day!

Instruction and demos will be given on the preparation and handling of the painted field. At each class students will be helped and critiqued on an individualized basis. This workshop is appropriate to all individuals who are interested in honing their painting skills and creative development, no matter their skill level.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jen Pepper is a professional artist exhibiting and participating in artist residencies internationally. She was a professor of studio art for the past twenty years until the college's permanent closing in 2023. Her work can be seen at jenpepper.com.

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XX-WEEK CLASS - XXXDAYS
Times/Dates/Location: Xxxdays, XX:00am-noon, Xxxember Xth, XXth, XXth and Xxxember Xth
Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

New to oils or want a different approach? Try wet in wet techniques for "alla prima" oil painting. Learn various ways to apply and remove traditional oil paint, then combine the applications to create several quick studies, with still life as a reference. Emphasis is on creativity, not draftsmanship.

This workshop is off site at the artist home in the village of Cazenovia. Address will be sent out upon completion of registration.

This class uses oil paints and solvents that produce VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and have toxic ingredients. While the artist's studio is ventilated, individuals who are sensitive may wish to wear gloves: take this into consideration before registering.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Tami Louco is an oil painter who describes her work as representational, impressionistic and expressive. She paints from life, mostly plein air landscapes, but also portraits and still life. Tami was introduced to plein air painting in high school, painting garages in an alley behind her art teacher's house in western Pennsylvania. She continued practicing art making at Geneva College and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in both Studio Art and English Literature. After working in many different fields, Tami transitioned from mural/faux finish painting to making "fine art". The artist enjoys sharing her knowledge with private students and for the last decade she has participated in regional and national plein air events.

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1-DAY WORKSHOP - SUNDAY
Times/Dates: Sunday, 10:00am-2:00pm, March 22nd
Ages/Skill Level: Adults - beginners and advanced beginners
Cost: $75.00 plus $15.00 materials fee

This four-hour workshop will put students at ease into how to tackle the creation of a drawing. The Beyond Stick Figure Drawing workshop will introduce a variety of materials including; pencils, charcoal and ink. Students will be guided through observational drawing and sighting practices to assist them in learning a few of the techniques artists use in how to develop a satisfying drawing.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jen Pepper is a professional artist exhibiting and participating in artist residencies internationally. She was a professor of studio art for the past twenty years until the college's permanent closing in 2023. Her work can be seen at jenpepper.com .

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XX-WEEK CLASS - XXXDAYS
Times/Dates/Location: Xxxdays, XX:00am-noon, Xxxember Xth, XXth, XXth and Xxxember Xth
Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

Whether you are new to needle felting or wanting to explore a new approach to this art form, this is the perfect workshop for you. Learn how to create wire forms and build wool fiber onto them to create beautiful human forms from this world or Fantasy. All materials provided to complete the project and tools for use during the workshop.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Kate Untiedt has been working with fiber for over 30 years, developing skills in a range of fiber techniques.  Over the last several years she found a passion for sharing these skills with others; seeing the value in the mindfulness that can be embraced in the making process and the confidence that can be built through creating.  Needle felting is her favorite skill to teach; loving the use of natural fibers and the freedom this technique allows for. Classes focus on the core skills to create and an openness to each persons personal style. She encourages approaching art without judgment; making for the process rather than the product (but the products are definitely fun to see!!).

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XX-WEEK CLASS - XXXDAYS
Times/Dates/Location: Xxxdays, XX:00am-noon, Xxxember Xth, XXth, XXth and Xxxember Xth
Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

Join us for a hands-on jewelry workshop where you will learn basic metal smithing techniques. You will master the art of creating wire frames through bending, measuring, and hammering. Craft four unique pairs of earrings, using wire and glass beads. Each class is structured to build upon the skills learned, providing you with the knowledge and confidence to create additional jewelry pieces independently. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop is perfect for all levels.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Mary Beth Fiorentino is a contemporary jeweler, designer, and educator with a background in graphic design and a passion for handmade craft. She earned a BFA in Graphic Design from SUNY Fredonia before beginning her career in San Francisco, working for Levi Strauss & Co. and Chronicle Books. She later explored letterpress printing and founded her own design studio. Her journey eventually led her back to New York, where she earned an MFA in Metal at SUNY New Paltz. She now maintains an active studio practice and teaches art and design at Pratt Munson.
website: marybethfiorentino.com
Instagram: @fiorentino19

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XX-WEEK CLASS - XXXDAYS
Times/Dates/Location: Xxxdays, XX:00am-noon, Xxxember Xth, XXth, XXth and Xxxember Xth
Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

The focus of this 6-week class is on the practice and discipline of painting, its mediums and evolution into the 21st century. Participants will work with acrylic colors and will explore the many ways paint can be handled through observation and abstraction. Specific exercises will be given to explore color, light, texture, transparency, impasto and composition. Instruction and demos will be given on the preparation and handling of the painted field. At each class students will be helped and critiqued on an individualized basis. This workshop is appropriate to all individuals who are interested in honing their painting skills and creative development, no matter their skill level.

KIT RENTALS/LOANS: Senior fund recipients will be loaned a set of supplies, ONLY if registered one week prior to class; otherwise, materials will be the responsibility of the participant. If you would like to rent a materials kit from the instructor, they will only be available if requested by March 2nd (one week prior to the class). Please request kit loan or rental by emailing programs@cazarts.com. Kits rentals are $30.00, payable to the instructor at the workshop.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jen Pepper is a professional artist exhibiting and participating in artist residencies internationally. She was a professor of studio art for the past twenty years until the college's permanent closing in 2023. Her work can be seen at jenpepper.com .

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6-DAY CLASS - TUESDAYS
Times/Dates: Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00pm, March 10th, 17th, 24th, April 7th, 14th, and 21st
Ages/Skill Level: Adults of all skill levels - beginners welcome
Cost:$185.00 plus $25.00 materials fee

This class will introduce participants to the wonderful world of fiber. Students will receive hands-on guidance with Inkle looms, Navajo tapestry looms, peg loom weaving, rigid heddle loom, coiling techniques, traditional 19th century needle punch. Students will come away with beautiful fiber creations to enjoy and display! Each participant will make a handmade loom to continue in the meditative joy of weaving long after our sessions together ends.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jen Pepper is a professional artist exhibiting and participating in artist residencies internationally. She was a professor of studio art for the past twenty years until the college's permanent closing in 2023. Her work can be seen at jenpepper.com .

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XX-WEEK CLASS - XXXDAYS
Times/Dates/Location: Xxxdays, XX:00am-noon, Xxxember Xth, XXth, XXth and Xxxember Xth
Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

Draw with pen and ink with watercolor washes

Drawing and painting are intertwined, mark making and texture expand our artistic vocabulary. Working from still-life and photographs we will practice line drawing with added watercolor to enhance the drawings. We will also work with ink brushes to develop painterly expression in drawings (see materials list).

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Leigh Yardley creates work in paint and installation, situating herself as a part of the system of landscape. Yardley's most recent installation, was at Cazenovia Colleges Riesman Gallery as a part of This Land - Camino a Tierra Bendita and Camino de Sanación continued her interactions with the element of chance in the natural environment.

Leigh just retired as adjunct at SUNY Morrisville where she was awarded the New York State Chancellors Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching in the Visual Arts. She has actively pursued community-based projects, receiving NYSCA Decentralization grants and facilitating the organization of several arts programs. She participated in the NYFA MARK program and has been a NYFA Statewide Artist Consultant.

As a Visiting Teaching Artist for CNY Aesthetic Education Program she trained with the Lincoln Center Teaching Artist Mentoring Project and Advance Seminar for Teaching Artist at the Guggenheim.
Yardley received her MFA from Lesley University College of Art and Design and undergraduate degrees at Skidmore College and SUNY @Oswego. She has exhibiting widely since 1994. Her work can be found at Cazenovia Artisans, Cazenovia NY. She resides in Hubbardsville NY with her husband Bruce Moseley.
Learn more at https://www.leighyardleyartist.com/

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XX-WEEK CLASS - XXXDAYS
Times/Dates/Location: Xxxdays, XX:00am-noon, Xxxember Xth, XXth, XXth and Xxxember Xth
Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

Eco-friendly and beautiful, the practice of visible mending celebrates the repair and continued use of clothing. This method has gained popularity recently as a movement against fast fashion. Join artist Claire Joyce for an afternoon overview of mending techniques. Bring something beloved to repair, stitch a beautiful patch for a holiday gift or just practice your technique!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Clair Joyce is currently the Art teacher for Montessori at LeMoyne Elementary teaching preK -5th grade, in Syracuse, NY. She is an artist who utilizes many techniques! She received her BFA in Printmaking from the Kansas City Art Institute, and an MFA in Painting from University of Georgia where she perfected a method of "painting" using Elmer's glue and glitter. She was artistic director at Paul Mesner Puppets where she built puppets and sets.

Claire has written online columns for both ReadyMade Magazine and CRAFT, and has built and designed costumes and puppets for the stage as well as maintained a studio life working in two dimensions. In addition to participating in residencies within the United States, Belgium and China, her work has been shown both nationally and internationally. She currently lives in Syracuse, NY where she runs a small portrait business (www.tinytwohourportaits.com) and sews with (and for) her children.
Learn more about Claire at https://www.clairejoyce.com/.

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2-DAY WORKSHOP - ONE WEEKEND
Times/Dates: Saturday, April 11th, 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday, April 12th, 10:00am-4:00pm
Ages/Skill Level: Adults of all skill levels - beginners welcome
Cost: $185.00 plus $20.00 materials fee - Participants are expected to bring these supplies <LINK>. NOTE: Do not purchase these items until you are notified that the class will definitely run. Read about materials kit rentals/loans in class details.

This two-day workshop is an opportunity to receive individualized instruction in a supportive and inspiring environment. Beginning through advanced levels are welcome. This is an opportunity to learn about the broad range of pastel products and techniques, to further develop your personal style, and embrace creative exploration. Our subjects will be colorful still life arrangements based on actual still life paintings by 19th and 20th century masters. These set-ups will offer a perspective on the creative mind of the master as well as an opportunity for us to discuss compositional design, the importance of value, and color interaction. Each day will end with a group critique, offering not only a chance to assess paintings but to share ideas about both concept and craft. Class size is limited.

KIT RENTALS/LOANS: Senior fund recipients will be loaned a set of supplies, ONLY if registered one week prior to class; otherwise, materials will be the responsibility of the participant . If you would like to rent a materials kit from the instructor, they will only be available if requested by March 27th (two week prior to the class). Please request kit loan or rental by emailing programs@cazarts.com. Kits rentals are $30.00, payable to the instructor at the workshop.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Mary Padgett's paintings are distinctive for her use of color. She works in both oil and pastel, is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America and has been featured in American Artist and Pastel Journal magazines. Her paintings are in numerous private and public collections, including Towers Perrin, Takasago International, and the Long Island Jewish Medical Center. She has participated in many local and national exhibitions, with exhibition and competition awards from the Pastel Society of America, the Fenimore Art Museum, and the Finger Lakes Plein Air and Frank Bette Plein Air Painting Competitions.

Mary was educated at Boston University and Syracuse University. She has taught painting and color courses for Syracuse University and Cazenovia College, and currently conducts workshop.

Learn more at https://www.marypadgett.com/.

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1-DAY WORKSHOP - SATURDAY
Times/Dates: Saturday, 10:00am-1:00pm, April 18th
Ages/Skill Level: Adults of all skill levels - beginners welcome
Cost: $40.00 - Journals and pens will be provided.

Step into the spirit of spring with this 3-hour writing class focused on themes of springtime, renewal, and attunement to the natural world. We have some wonderful things lined up for the day, from reading and writing in all different genres to journaling and venturing out in nature for a place-writing activity (weather depending!). Pens and journals will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own writing materials.

Through reflective prompts and creative exercises, we'll explore themes of blossoming, renewal and awakening. Discover how the season's energy can inspire your writing and uncover new layers of your story. Perfect for writers of all levels, this class offers a supportive space to grow and flourish on the page.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Kate Hanzalik teaches a diverse range of creative and critical writing courses in the Department of Writing Studies, Rhetoric, and Composition at Syracuse University. She's written dozens of feature stories for Syracuse Woman Magazine and lots of scholarship about how the fine arts can help writers to become better at their craft while making the world a better place. Her book, Arts-Based Research Methods in Writing Studies (Routledge, 2021), sheds light on the extraordinary lives and creative processes of refugee artists living in Syracuse.  She holds a Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition from Clemson University, an M.A. in Liberal Studies from Dartmouth College, and M.F.A. in Writing from The Savannah College of Art and Design, and a B.A. in Journalism from Ithaca College. She hopes her CazArts workshop will help people to see that writing is a powerful way to help us tune into our intuition, gain clarity, and live life to the fullest.  Feel free to email her at drhanzalik@gmail.com. 

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1-DAY WORKSHOP - SUNDAY
Times/Dates: Sunday, 1:00-4:00pm, April 19th
Ages/Skill Level: Adults of all skill levels - beginners welcome
Cost: $50.00 plus $10.00 materials fee

Learn how to use needle felting techniques to add beautiful wool embellishments to textiles and make your own stylish and one-of-a-kind tote bag! All materials (bag included) provided to complete the project and tools for use during the workshop.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Kate Untiedt has been working with fiber for over 30 years, developing skills in a range of fiber techniques.  Over the last several years she found a passion for sharing these skills with others; seeing the value in the mindfulness that can be embraced in the making process and the confidence that can be built through creating.  Needle felting is her favorite skill to teach; loving the use of natural fibers and the freedom this technique allows for. Classes focus on the core skills to create and an openness to each persons personal style. She encourages approaching art without judgment; making for the process rather than the product (but the products are definitely fun to see!!).

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2-DAY WORKSHOP - SATURDAYS
Times/Dates: Saturdays, 1:00-3:00pm, April 25th and May 2nd
Ages/Skill Level: Adults of all skill levels - beginners welcome
Cost: $75.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee??

You'll have fun creating this beginner's basket. First, you'll learn how to set up a base, then weave the sides, and finally lash on a rim to finish your basket. The techniques you learn will form the foundation for weaving baskets of various sizes and styles, allowing you to create customized baskets for different uses in the future. Along the way, biscuit and muffin recipes will be shared along with other creative ideas for using your basket.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Bonnie Slocum began basketmaking in the 1980s, initially studying with Flo Hoppe, a renowned expert in reed basketry. Over the years, she expanded her knowledge by learning from numerous accomplished weavers who specialized in various materials, including willow, ash, paper, and other fibers. Bonnie has showcased her work at many craft shows and has been sharing her expertise by teaching basketmaking locally for more than 20 years. She finds great enjoyment in exploring the endless creative possibilities basket weaving offers.

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2-DAY WORKSHOP - SATURDAYS
Times/Dates:Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00 noon, May 2nd and May 16th
Ages/Skill Level:Adults of all skill levels - beginners welcome
Cost: $75.00- Participants are expected to bring their own camera of any style (digital camera or phone).

The focus of this class will not be on technical matters but instead will be to help students improve their vision.

The first class starts with a discussion of projects we will be doing followed by photo walks. Class participants will head out for about an hour to photograph things they can walk to in Cazenovia. There's a lot to see!

After the first class, students will make 4"x6" prints of their photo walk. They may make them at home or use a drug store or other printing location. Students will bring in 10 small prints to share with the class at the second meeting. I will give gentle feedback and encourage students to see what images work and why. It's not magic, and it's not rules-based, but I do believe some pictures work better than others. I will encourage student observations and help you hone in on how to 'make a better picture!'

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Willson Cummer is a landscape photographer, editor and teacher who lives in Fayetteville, NY.

He is fascinated by places where the natural world shares space with humanity. Willson finds the suburbs to be visually-rich places, as they are neither urban nor rural, but have aspects of both.

Waterways like the Erie Canal, which played an important role in Upstate New York's development, are things he likes to explore. Small parks, like those maintained by nearby villages, show people's imperfect but sincere efforts to share and enjoy the natural world.
Willson Cummer has been teaching photography in various venues since 1999. He has taught workshops in photography to both kids and adults at Cazenovia College, Syracuse University, Light Work, Syracuse, NY and the Grunewald Guild in Leavenworth, WA.

His artwork is online at https://www.willsoncummer.com.  

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XX-WEEK CLASS - XXXDAYS
Times/Dates/Location: Xxxdays, XX:00am-noon, Xxxember Xth, XXth, XXth and Xxxember Xth
Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

This three-hour workshop will put students at ease into how to tackle the creation of a drawing. The Beyond Stick Figure Drawing workshop will introduce a variety of materials including; pencils, charcoal and ink. Students will be guided through observational drawing and sighting practices to assist them in learning a few of the techniques artists use in how to develop a satisfying drawing.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jen Pepper is a professional artist exhibiting and participating in artist residencies internationally. She was a professor of studio art and art history for twenty years until the college's permanent closing in 2023. She has also taught at Long Island University in Brooklyn and at Pratt Munson School of Art in Utica. Pepper had taught art in the NYC Public Schools for Studio in the School, K through 12 and currently teaches as the resident artist in the New Hartford School District K through 6.

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1-DAY WORKSHOP - SUNDAY
Times/Dates: Sunday, May 3, 2:00-5:00pm
Ages/Skill Level: Adults and teens 16 and up of all skill levels - beginners welcome
Cost: $150.00 plus $35 materials fee which includes all Miyuki Delica glass seed beads, Miyuki thread, beading needle, and a $5 returnable deposit for the use of a beading loom.

Learn how to bend and wrap metal wire to create jewelry. This one skill will allow you to create necklaces, bracelets, dangle earrings, clasps, and various styles of earring wires - all in one afternoon workshop.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Mary Beth Fiorentino is a contemporary jeweler, designer, and educator with a background in graphic design and a passion for handmade craft. She earned a BFA in Graphic Design from SUNY Fredonia before beginning her career in San Francisco, working for Levi Strauss & Co. and Chronicle Books. She later explored letterpress printing and founded her own design studio. Her journey eventually led her back to New York, where she earned an MFA in Metal at SUNY New Paltz. She now maintains an active studio practice and teaches art and design at Pratt Munson.
website: marybethfiorentino.com
Instagram: @fiorentino19

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XX-WEEK CLASS - XXXDAYS
Times/Dates/Location: Xxxdays, XX:00am-noon, Xxxember Xth, XXth, XXth and Xxxember Xth
Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

Join Heartfelt arts for another fun filled needle felting class and create your own felted nesting doll in the style of a Matryoshka (little matron) doll. Learn the basics of creating one-of-kind wool felted items and bring your own personal style to this traditional doll.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Kate Untiedt has been working with fiber for over 30 years, developing skills in a range of fiber techniques.  Over the last several years she found a passion for sharing these skills with others; seeing the value in the mindfulness that can be embraced in the making process and the confidence that can be built through creating.  Needle felting is her favorite skill to teach; loving the use of natural fibers and the freedom this technique allows for. Classes focus on the core skills to create and an openness to each persons personal style. She encourages approaching art without judgment; making for the process rather than the product. But the products are definitely fun to see!!

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XX-WEEK CLASS - XXXDAYS
Times/Dates/Location: Sunday, 10:00am-2:00pm, May 17th
Ages/Skill Level: Adults - beginners and advanced beginners
Cost: $75.00 plus $17.00 materials fee

This four-hour workshop is for beginners looking to explore the versatile and satisfying medium of acrylic paint. Participants will learn about tools, applications and brushwork techniques while completing a painted still life. This is a perfect introductory course for the individual who is interested in learning but doesn't know where to start! Bring a lunch and enjoy learning a new art form for the day!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jen Pepper is a professional artist exhibiting and participating in artist residencies internationally. She was a professor of studio art and art history for twenty years until the college's permanent closing in 2023. She has also taught at Long Island University in Brooklyn and at Pratt Munson School of Art in Utica. Pepper had taught art in the NYC Public Schools for Studio in the School, K through 12 and currently teaches as the resident artist in the New Hartford School District K through 6.

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2-DAY WORKSHOP - ONE WEEKEND
Times/Dates: Saturday, May 30th, 9:00am-12:30pm and Sunday, May 31st, 1:00-3:30pm
Ages/Skill Level: Adults of all skill levels - beginners welcome
Cost: 95.00 plus $50.00 materials fee. Participants are required to bring the following: safety glasses, pair sturdy gloves (either leather or thick cotton), needle-nosed pliers and a wire cutter.

Bring your garden to life with whimsical, handmade wire sculptures! This introductory class is perfect for beginners looking to explore a new creative hobby. Learn how to bend, shape, and twist wire into sculptures that will enhance your outdoor space. This first project will involve making a 3-foot wire figure. These projects are fun, inexpensive and ideal for building during the winter months.   The sculptures can be placed outside year round for garden interests and can be moved easily.

• Learn basic wire sculpting techniques. 
• Create your first piece of garden art to take home.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Wendy Howard has a large multi acre perennial garden in Cazenovia filled with unusual trees and shrubs and perennials that has been 25 years in the making.  She has been playing with wire sculpture for many years and is really excited to share her experiences with the community.  She is hoping to ignite an interest and explore and offer more future classes in metal garden structures such as bonsai trees.

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1-DAY WORKSHOP - SATURDAY
Times/Dates: Thursday, 10:00am - 1:00pm, June 6th
Ages/Skill Level: Adults of all skill levels - beginners welcome
Cost: $65.00 - Participants are expected to bring supplies on this list <LINK>. Senior fund recipients will be loaned a set of supplies.

Create a simple book that can be made in an hour leaving plenty of time to go out and create drawings of the environment!

We will first make the sketchbook, practice with brush and ink and then head out to the gardens of Lorenzo to fill our books with drawings!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Leigh Yardley creates work in paint and installation, situating herself as a part of the system of landscape. Yardley's most recent installation, was at Cazenovia Colleges Riesman Gallery as a part of This Land - Camino a Tierra Bendita and Camino de Sanación continued her interactions with the element of chance in the natural environment.

Leigh just retired as adjunct at SUNY Morrisville where she was awarded the New York State Chancellors Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching in the Visual Arts. She has actively pursued community-based projects, receiving NYSCA Decentralization grants and facilitating the organization of several arts programs. She participated in the NYFA MARK program and has been a NYFA Statewide Artist Consultant.

As a Visiting Teaching Artist for CNY Aesthetic Education Program she trained with the Lincoln Center Teaching Artist Mentoring Project and Advance Seminar for Teaching Artist at the Guggenheim.

Yardley received her MFA from Lesley University College of Art and Design and undergraduate degrees at Skidmore College and SUNY @Oswego. She has exhibiting widely since 1994. Her work can be found at Cazenovia Artisans, Cazenovia NY. She resides in Hubbardsville NY with her husband Bruce Moseley.
Learn more at https://www.leighyardleyartist.com/

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XX-WEEK CLASS - XXXDAYS
Times/Dates/Location: Xxxdays, XX:00am-noon, Xxxember Xth, XXth, XXth and Xxxember Xth
Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

This is an introduction to plein air oil painting with traditional oils. Using a limited palette, learn several ways to approach a garden painting/outdoor still life. Beginning with thumbnail value sketches, the instructor will then demonstrate several ways to begin an oil painting. Students will try at least two of these methods using as subject an outdoor still life, or plants and structures in a private garden. Bring a sack lunch (and a hat).
This workshop is off site at the artist's home in Cazenovia address will be sent out upon completion of registration.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Tami Louco is an oil painter who describes her work as representational, impressionistic and expressive. She paints from life, mostly plein air landscapes, but also portraits and still life. Tami was introduced to plein air painting in high school, painting garages in an alley behind her art teacher's house in western Pennsylvania. She continued practicing art making at Geneva College and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, majoring in both Studio Art and English Literature. After working in many different fields, Tami transitioned from mural/faux finish painting to making "fine art". The artist enjoys sharing her knowledge with private students and for the last decade she has participated in regional and national plein air events.

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1-DAY WORKSHOP - SATURDAY
Times/Dates: Saturday, 10:00am-1:00pm, April 18th
Ages/Skill Level: Adults of all skill levels - beginners welcome
Cost: $40.00 - Journals and pens will be provided.

Writing Workshop: Bring Your Story to Life
Have a story you've always wanted to tell but never had the time, structure or support to begin? This writing workshop series is designed to help you bring that idea to life. Through engaging discussion of essential writing techniques, guided brainstorming exercises, supportive peer review, and time for revision and polishing, you'll take meaningful steps toward shaping your story into something real. Whether you're arriving with a fully-formed idea or just the desire to write, this class will provide the creative spark, community feedback and practical tools to get your project moving. All levels and genres welcome.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Kate Hanzalik teaches a diverse range of creative and critical writing courses in the Department of Writing Studies, Rhetoric, and Composition at Syracuse University. She's written dozens of feature stories for Syracuse Woman Magazine and lots of scholarship about how the fine arts can help writers to become better at their craft while making the world a better place. Her book, Arts-Based Research Methods in Writing Studies (Routledge, 2021), sheds light on the extraordinary lives and creative processes of refugee artists living in Syracuse.  She holds a Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition from Clemson University, an M.A. in Liberal Studies from Dartmouth College, and M.F.A. in Writing from The Savannah College of Art and Design, and a B.A. in Journalism from Ithaca College. She hopes her CazArts workshop will help people to see that writing is a powerful way to help us tune into our intuition, gain clarity, and live life to the fullest.  Feel free to email her at drhanzalik@gmail.com. 

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Times/Dates/Location: Xxxdays, XX:00am-noon, Xxxember Xth, XXth, XXth and Xxxember Xth
Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

The focus of this 6-week class is on the practice and discipline of painting, its mediums and evolution into the 21st century. Participants will work with acrylic colors and will explore the many ways paint can be handled through observation and abstraction. Specific exercises will be given to explore color, light, texture, transparency, impasto and composition. Instruction and demos will be given on the preparation and handling of the painted field. At each class students will be helped and critiqued on an individualized basis. This workshop is appropriate to all individuals who are interested in honing their painting skills and creative development, no matter their skill level.

KIT RENTALS/LOANS: Senior fund recipients will be loaned a set of supplies, ONLY if registered one week prior to class; otherwise, materials will be the responsibility of the participant. If you would like to rent a materials kit from the instructor, they will only be available if requested by May 14th (one week prior to the class). Please request kit loan or rental by emailing programs@cazarts.com. Kits rentals are $30.00, payable to the instructor at the workshop.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jen Pepper is a professional artist exhibiting and participating in artist residencies internationally. She was a professor of studio art and art history for twenty years until the college's permanent closing in 2023. She has also taught at Long Island University in Brooklyn and at Pratt Munson School of Art in Utica. Pepper had taught art in the NYC Public Schools for Studio in the School, K through 12 and currently teaches as the resident artist in the New Hartford School District K through 6.

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XX-WEEK CLASS - XXXDAYS
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Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

Kick start your creative FLOW!! Taking creative inspiration from the Pop era this creative session will give you several new ways to develop stunning compositions. Like so much of Pop Art, we will make use of collage as the beginnings for pencil, charcoal and ink drawings, print making and acrylic paintings. Adults will develop various skills in composition design and development, drawing, watercolor, acrylic painting techniques while skill building from their individual creative centers. From beginner to the skilled artist, everyone is welcome and instructor will facilitate individual growth.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jen Pepper is a professional artist exhibiting and participating in artist residencies internationally. She was a professor of studio art and art history for twenty years until the college's permanent closing in 2023. She has also taught at Long Island University in Brooklyn and at Pratt Munson School of Art in Utica. Pepper had taught art in the NYC Public Schools for Studio in the School, K through 12 and currently teaches as the resident artist in the New Hartford School District K through 6.

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4-WEEK CLASS - MONDAYS
Times/Dates: Mondays, 10:00am-12:30pm, May 11th, 18th, June 1st and 8th
Ages/Skill Level: Adults of all skill levels - beginners welcome
Cost: $150.00 plus $35 materials fee which includes all Miyuki Delica glass seed beads, Miyuki thread, beading needle, and a $5 returnable deposit for the use of a beading loom.

Dive into the colorful world of beading in this workshop focused on needle and loom techniques! We will begin with a simple project to familiarize you with the basics of beading. As we progress, you will learn to create a stunning beaded bracelet using Delica Glass seed beads on a loom. This workshop is designed for those eager to explore the intricacies of beading and create beautiful wearable art. No prior experience is required; come with your creativity, and let's bring your visions to life!

Note: the beads are tiny, those with vision issues will need to bring reading glasses!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Mary Beth Fiorentino is a contemporary jeweler, designer, and educator with a background in graphic design and a passion for handmade craft. She earned a BFA in Graphic Design from SUNY Fredonia before beginning her career in San Francisco, working for Levi Strauss & Co. and Chronicle Books. She later explored letterpress printing and founded her own design studio. Her journey eventually led her back to New York, where she earned an MFA in Metal at SUNY New Paltz. She now maintains an active studio practice and teaches art and design at Pratt Munson.
website: marybethfiorentino.com
Instagram: @fiorentino19
website: marybethfiorentino.com
Instagram: @fiorentino19

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4-WEEK CLASS - THURSDAYS
Times/Dates/Location: Xxxdays, XX:00am-noon, Xxxember Xth, XXth, XXth and Xxxember Xth
Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

Draw with pen and ink with watercolor washes

Drawing and painting are intertwined, mark making and texture expand our artistic vocabulary. Working from still-life and photographs we will practice line drawing with added watercolor to enhance the drawings. We will also work with ink brushes to develop painterly expression in drawings (see materials list).

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Leigh Yardley creates work in paint and installation, situating herself as a part of the system of landscape. Yardley's most recent installation, was at Cazenovia Colleges Riesman Gallery as a part of This Land - Camino a Tierra Bendita and Camino de Sanación continued her interactions with the element of chance in the natural environment.

Leigh just retired as adjunct at SUNY Morrisville where she was awarded the New York State Chancellors Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching in the Visual Arts. She has actively pursued community-based projects, receiving NYSCA Decentralization grants and facilitating the organization of several arts programs. She participated in the NYFA MARK program and has been a NYFA Statewide Artist Consultant.

As a Visiting Teaching Artist for CNY Aesthetic Education Program she trained with the Lincoln Center Teaching Artist Mentoring Project and Advance Seminar for Teaching Artist at the Guggenheim.
Yardley received her MFA from Lesley University College of Art and Design and undergraduate degrees at Skidmore College and SUNY @Oswego. She has exhibiting widely since 1994. Her work can be found at Cazenovia Artisans, Cazenovia NY. She resides in Hubbardsville NY with her husband Bruce Moseley.
Learn more at https://www.leighyardleyartist.com/

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Times/Dates/Location: Xxxdays, XX:00am-noon, Xxxember Xth, XXth, XXth and Xxxember Xth
Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

This class is for XxxXXxx X x x X x.

Na bou na duru e loma ni vale ka sema ki na doka ni vale vakaviti makawa. Rairai ratou lagata na kena sa mai veisau na vale ena gauna oqo ka sa sega na bou. Ia sa tu na lalaga e lomani vale me taura cake na doka ni vale. Na i taba e cake ena rawarawa mo raica na bou, na duru e lomadonu ni vale ka ukutaki tu ena magimagi. Ena gauna makawa ni magimagi saraga (ni se sega na ivako) e vakayagataki me vesuki ira vata na vei duru kau e vakayagataki ena vale.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Instructor Name na bou na duru e loma ni vale ka sema ki na doka ni vale vakaviti makawa. Rairai ratou lagata na kena sa mai veisau na vale ena gauna oqo ka sa sega na bou. Ia sa tu na lalaga e lomani vale me taura cake na doka ni vale. Na i taba e cake ena rawarawa mo raica na bou, na duru e lomadonu ni vale ka ukutaki tu ena magimagi. Ena gauna makawa ni magimagi saraga (ni se sega na ivako) e vakayagataki me vesuki ira vata na vei duru kau e vakayagataki ena vale. https://www.goofball.com

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Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

Let's play with the Earth's earliest artistic material and get dirty while being CREATIVE! Children will explore all hand building techniques in clay. Young creatives will start by using a ball of clay, learning to make hand-built sculptures with the three basic clay building techniques: pinch pots, coil and slab construction techniques. They will come away with loads of beads and bobbles, animal and food sculptures, boxes, puppet heads and so much more! Works will be bisque fired in a kiln and then painted.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jen Pepper is a professional artist exhibiting and participating in artist residencies internationally. She was a professor of studio art and art history for twenty years until the college's permanent closing in 2023. She has also taught at Long Island University in Brooklyn and at Pratt Munson School of Art in Utica. Pepper had taught art in the NYC Public Schools for Studio in the School, K through 12 and currently teaches as the resident artist in the New Hartford School District K through 6.

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XX-WEEK CLASS - XXXDAYS
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Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

What does it take to turn your ideas into something you can actually touch? In this class, we will design and create our own plaster relief sculpture! Choosing to explore portraiture, abstract forms, or objects of interest, students will learn how to transform their sketches into a three dimensional piece! Along the way, we'll focus on strengthening skills in composition and mold making while experimenting with interesting new processes and materials! This class is all about expanding your creative ability!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Chloe Loewenguth is a mixed-media artist from Syracuse, New York. She graduated from SUNY Cortland in 2024 with a B.F.A. in sculpture and a background in drawing and painting.She has worked as a teaching artist at Stone Quarry Art Park and has taught hands-on sculpture workshops. Her personal practice focuses on drawing, foundry work, and metal fabrication, with an interest in experimenting with materials and processes!

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1-DAY WORKSHOP - SATURDAY
Times/Dates: Saturday, 9:00am - 12:00 noon, July 19th
Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $65.00 - Participants are expected to bring these supplies <LINK>. NOTE: Do not purchase these items until you are notified that the class will definitely run. Senior fund recipients will be loaned a set of supplies, ONLY if registered one week prior to class; otherwise, materials will be the responsibility of the participant.

A Morning of Plein Air Painting!

The location has yet to be determined - scouting for shade! Meet at Carpenter's Barn at 9am.

Join me for a morning of looking!  That is what I think about when painting in a landscape, putting aside everything else and noticing a particular place at a particular moment in time.

What do I hear, what do I smell, what is the weather, what types of clouds, what colors do I see? Paintings don't need to look like photographs of a place. They are about what your senses tell you about the space…

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Leigh Yardley creates work in paint and installation, situating herself as a part of the system of landscape. Yardley's most recent installation, was at Cazenovia Colleges Riesman Gallery as a part of This Land - Camino a Tierra Bendita and Camino de Sanación continued her interactions with the element of chance in the natural environment.
Leigh just retired as adjunct at SUNY Morrisville where she was awarded the New York State Chancellors Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching in the Visual Arts. She has actively pursued community-based projects, receiving NYSCA Decentralization grants and facilitating the organization of several arts programs. She participated in the NYFA MARK program and has been a NYFA Statewide Artist Consultant.
As a Visiting Teaching Artist for CNY Aesthetic Education Program she trained with the Lincoln Center Teaching Artist Mentoring Project and Advance Seminar for Teaching Artist at the Guggenheim.
Yardley received her MFA from Lesley University College of Art and Design and undergraduate degrees at Skidmore College and SUNY @Oswego. She has exhibiting widely since 1994. Her work can be found at Cazenovia Artisans, Cazenovia NY. She resides in Hubbardsville NY with her husband Bruce Moseley.
Learn more at https://www.leighyardleyartist.com/

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Times/Dates/Location: Xxxdays, XX:00am-noon, Xxxember Xth, XXth, XXth and Xxxember Xth
Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

This six-week class will introduce participants to the wonderful world of fiber. Students will receive hands-on guidance with Inkle looms, Navajo tapestry looms, peg loom weaving, rigid heddle loom, coiling techniques, traditional 19th century needle punch. Students will come away with beautiful fiber creations to enjoy and display! Each participant will make a handmade loom to continue in the meditative joy of weaving long after our sessions together ends.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jen Pepper is a professional artist exhibiting and participating in artist residencies internationally. She was a professor of studio art for the past twenty years until the college's permanent closing in 2023. Her work can be seen at jenpepper.com.

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Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

Learn peyote stitch, brick stitch, and right-angle stitch to create beautiful beaded jewelry. Each week, a new pattern will be introduced and your skills will develop. We will cover four different earring designs, a ring and a peyote-stitched bracelet. We will start with the basics and by the end of class you will be a pro! Make as many pieces as you would like and just in time for the gift giving season.

Beads are small so you will need strong readers or magnifiers for clear vision.

The $22.00 materials fee will cover most supplies, but participants are expected to also bring a few items listed here: <LINK>

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Mary Beth Fiorentino is a contemporary jeweler, designer, and educator with a background in graphic design and a passion for handmade craft. She earned a BFA in Graphic Design from SUNY Fredonia before beginning her career in San Francisco, working for Levi Strauss & Co. and Chronicle Books. She later explored letterpress printing and founded her own design studio. Her journey eventually led her back to New York, where she earned an MFA in Metal at SUNY New Paltz. She now maintains an active studio practice and teaches art and design at Pratt Munson.
website: marybethfiorentino.com
Instagram: @fiorentino19
website: marybethfiorentino.com
Instagram: @fiorentino19

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Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

Embrace the Imperfections! Gel Printmaking Transfers

“Mistakes are the portals of discovery.”    James Joyce

Gel plate printing is a great introduction to printmaking and a quick and creative way to experiment with color, composition and imagery. This class will certainly kick start some new possibilities in your studio production! In this six-week class, participants will explore a variety of gel printing techniques using stencils, masks, photography, reverse painting and layering on an assortment of papers and surfaces to make successful works of art!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jen Pepper is a professional artist exhibiting and participating in artist residencies internationally. She was a professor of studio art for the past twenty years until the college's permanent closing in 2023. Her work can be seen at jenpepper.com.

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Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

This four-hour workshop is for beginners looking to explore the versatile and satisfying medium of acrylic paint. Participants will learn about tools, applications and brushwork techniques while completing a painted still life. This is a perfect introductory course for the individual who is interested in learning but doesn't know where to start! Bring a lunch and enjoy learning a new art form for the day!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jen Pepper is a professional artist exhibiting and participating in artist residencies internationally. She was a professor of studio art and art history for twenty years until the college's permanent closing in 2023. She has also taught at Long Island University in Brooklyn and at Pratt Munson School of Art in Utica. Pepper had taught art in the NYC Public Schools for Studio in the School, K through 12 and currently teaches as the resident artist in the New Hartford School District K through 6.

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Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

Gain familiarity with basic techniques and materials needed for painting with watercolors. Taking this workshop will get you up and running for the Thoughtful Composition course that starts the following week.
Even if a more advanced class is not what you’re aiming for, we will spend the time discovering and enjoying the process of watercolor.

We will review watercolor materials, color mixing, and several essential techniques.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Lucie Wellner is a central New York State artist who has been painting using watercolors since 1997. Her formal training is in Surface Pattern design, which led to 15 years of designing dinnerware. Lucie has taught since 2010, privately and also through the Everson and Open Figure Drawing programs. She was raised and still lives in a part of the state that has an abundance of rolling hills, dairy farms, woods, fields, wildflowers and trees; their presence influences her daily life and painting.

Learn more at www.luciewellner.com.

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Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

Have you wanted to learn how to knit but don’t know how to start? Then this class is for you. In these two sessions you will learn the basic knit techniques, knit stitch, purl stitch, cast on cast off. Along the way you will also learn a little about yarn, fiber and how to read a simple pattern. There are two 2.5-hour sessions for this class and there will be homework that needs to be completed between the first and second class.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Rev Jennifer Hamlin-Navias has been knitting for approximately 57 years and during that time has also become a knitting instructor.  She has a particular passion for teaching new knitters.  Knitting is a passion of hers and she loves to share it with others and help others to become a better knitter.  You can find her on Ravelry under the user name Jhamlinn

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Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

Have you ever been interested in working with yarn to make interesting geometric patterned imagery in fiber? This is a 4-hour introductory workshop into tapestry weaving where you will learn loom warping on a mini loom, followed by basic weaving with diagonal, interlock and dovetail joins, adaptation to other Navajo patterning techniques, finishing techniques and more. You will come away with a mini wall hanging or a piece of wearable art for your very own. Looms and materials will be supplied.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jen Pepper is a professional artist exhibiting and participating in artist residencies internationally. She was a professor of studio art and art history for twenty years until the college's permanent closing in 2023. She has also taught at Long Island University in Brooklyn and at Pratt Munson School of Art in Utica. Pepper had taught art in the NYC Public Schools for Studio in the School, K through 12 and currently teaches as the resident artist in the New Hartford School District K through 6.

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Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

One of the things that distinguishes an intermediate knitter from a beginner knitter is the ability to spot and fix mistakes. In this 2-hour lesson you will learn how to fix some basic mistakes that all knitters make. You will learn how to fix

1. how to read your knitting
2. fix a stitch if it is seated incorrectly
3. dropped stitches in both garter and stockinette
4. fix a “wrong” stitch i.e when there is a purl where there should be a knit or visa versa
5. pick up a dropped edge stitch
6. and more
   

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Rev Jennifer Hamlin-Navias has been knitting for approximately 57 years and during that time has also become a knitting instructor.  She has a particular passion for teaching new knitters.  Knitting is a passion of hers and she loves to share it with others and help others to become a better knitter.  You can find her on Ravelry under the user name Jhamlinn.

REGISTER & PAY ONLINE   OR    REGISTER & PAY BY CHECK/SCHOLARSHIP

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Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

Dive into the colorful world of beading in this workshop where you will learn how to make a gorgeous woven bracelets using a loom just in time for the gift giving season! You will be shown how to thread the loom, follow a pattern, and weave on the beads. Bring your own pattern or choose from the selection provided. Many different bracelet closure options will be discussed. These are so satisfying to make and end in an impressive wearable piece of art! Make as many pieces as you would like.

Beads are small so you will need strong readers or magnifiers for clear vision.

The $8.00 materials fee will cover most supplies, but participants are expected to also bring a few items listed here: <LINK>

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Mary Beth Fiorentino is a contemporary jeweler, designer, and educator with a background in graphic design and a passion for handmade craft. She earned a BFA in Graphic Design from SUNY Fredonia before beginning her career in San Francisco, working for Levi Strauss & Co. and Chronicle Books. She later explored letterpress printing and founded her own design studio. Her journey eventually led her back to New York, where she earned an MFA in Metal at SUNY New Paltz. She now maintains an active studio practice and teaches art and design at Pratt Munson.
website: marybethfiorentino.com
Instagram: @fiorentino19
website: marybethfiorentino.com
Instagram: @fiorentino19

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Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

During the three 2-hour sessions of this class, you will learn to knit a simple top down sweater. You will be knitting a 6-month old sweater size because, that way you can finish the homework between classes. And you will still learn all the techniques you need to knit an adult size sweater. We will be using the pattern “Flax” from Tin Can Knits.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Rev Jennifer Hamlin-Navias has been knitting for approximately 57 years and during that time has also become a knitting instructor.  She has a particular passion for teaching new knitters.  Knitting is a passion of hers and she loves to share it with others and help others to become a better knitter.  You can find her on Ravelry under the user name Jhamlinn. https://www.goofball.com

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Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

Have fun creating fiber collage art that is suitable for greeting cards or framing. Starting with an inspirational photo or just your imagination, participants play with bits of cotton, silk, paper and threads combined with fusible bond to create a natural scene or abstract design. We even paint used dryer sheets. Instructor will provide some materials.

Participants should bring fabric shears and tweezers. A small ironing surface and iron are welcome but not mandatory. Additional scraps and or trims are optional. We have lots of scrap fabric at the barn to share.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Sharon Bottle Souva is an artist who works with fabric. Growing up on a farm in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains brought about an intimate relationship with the natural world. As a child, she was drawn into the beauty of trees, flowers and rolling farm hills. Inspirations come from the views in gardens, woods, streams and mountains.  I am able to incorporate a sense of realism edged with minimalism to translate the simplicity of nature into her designs.

The pure nature of fabric with all its complexities and possibilities offers a connection to the creative process. She is continually learning the language of fabric to bring it to its full potential. There is a measure of immediacy as she works intuitively and spontaneously with the cloth. Exploration of the materials and techniques brings fluency of the language of fabric allowing for more calculated choices, along with a freedom to continue the creative process. It is here with fabric that she has found her voice as an artist.

Her work can be found at Cazenovia Artisans and in private and public collections around the country.
She currently is an associate professor at Onondaga Community College, whereshe teaches color theory. In addition, she holds workshops and classes specializing in fabric art and collage throughout the region.
She received a MA in Studio Art and a BFA / studio art- printmaking concentration from the State University of NY at Oswego.
smsouva@yahoo.com
www.sharonbottlessouva.com

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Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

Sewing provides a wonderful way to to explore and apply STEM principles in an approachable and practical way. From planning and measuring patterns, picking fabric and understand the various properties of fabrics, to exploring the use of a needle and thread to create your own design, and then getting hands on experience with a sewing machine and understanding how it works. Sewing is filled with opportunities to explore and understand so many concepts of science, technology, and engineering and math. Join CazArts on a sewing adventure and earn your “sewing license”.

Projects and finished products will vary based on interests, but may include:

• sewing a bookmark
• embroidering wall art
• machine sewing a hot/cold pack, pouch, tote, toy, or accessories
• play with no sew projects and techniques.
• exploring motors and how they work

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Kate Untiedt has been working with fiber and fabric for over 30 years, developing skills in a range of techniques. Over the last several years she found a passion for sharing these skills with others; seeing the value in the mindfulness that can be embraced in the making process and the confidence that can be built through creating. Classes focus on the core skills to create and an openness to each person’s personal style. She encourages approaching art without judgment; making for the process rather than the product. But the products are definitely fun to see!!

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Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

In this cartooning class, learn to bring characters to life not just through how they look, but through how they think, move, and tell a story. We'll focus on drawing original characters with personality, and explore how shape, proportions, clothing, and props help express who they are. We will practice short assignments aimed to help young artists sharpen their drawing and storytelling techniques and building skills needed for comics, graphic novels, children's books, or storyboarding while having fun and experimenting with their own ideas.

Perfect for kids who love to draw and want to learn how to make their characters leap off the page! Students should bring a 9x12 sketchbook, one package of blank index cards, pens, pencils, and an eraser. All skill levels welcome!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jason Goodfriend, a Syracuse University Adjunct Professor and MFA Illustration Student, specializes in visual development for film and animation. Jason is a dedicated arts educator with over a decade of experience teaching students of all ages, from K-12 to adults. Currently he offers professional and amateur workshops, alongside independent one-on-one teaching opportunities for young people, college students and elders. He received early training from Ringling College of Art and Design in Florida, and his bachelor's degree from Pratt Institute in NYC. He has developed a deep practice of traditional sketching and plein air painting while traveling throughout Mexico, Guatemala, California, Florida, and New York. Jason is devoting his research toward exploring the intersection of narrative art and the dynamic landscapes of Central New York.

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Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

What happens when your drawings step off the page? In this exciting new class, students will design original characters and explore how shape, proportion, gesture, and personality can be used to bring them to life.

Through a series of fun drawing exercises, we’ll develop character ideas and learn how simple forms can communicate expression and emotion.

Using their sketches as a guide, students will transform one of their original characters into a three-dimensional sculpture. We’ll build armatures and sculpt by molding heavyweight paper over simple forms before painting and finishing touches to our character creations. Along the way, students will strengthen their drawing skills, develop creative problem-solving abilities, and discover how artists think in both two and three dimensions.

This class is perfect for young artists who love to draw, invent characters, and explore new materials. No prior sculpture experience is necessary just curiosity and imagination!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jason Goodfriend, a Syracuse University Adjunct Professor and MFA Illustration Student, specializes in visual development for film and animation. Jason is a dedicated arts educator with over a decade of experience teaching students of all ages, from K-12 to adults. Currently he offers professional and amateur workshops, alongside independent one-on-one teaching opportunities for young people, college students and elders. He received early training from Ringling College of Art and Design in Florida, and his bachelor's degree from Pratt Institute in NYC. He has developed a deep practice of traditional sketching and plein air painting while traveling throughout Mexico, Guatemala, California, Florida, and New York. Jason is devoting his research toward exploring the intersection of narrative art and the dynamic landscapes of Central New York.

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Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

Participants will be guided through various skill building lessons in mediums and techniques suited for acrylics and will be inspired through weekly art historical samples and discussion. We will cover color mixing towards advanced technical practice in layering, intentional underpainting, and refined brushwork and composition. This class is designed for those who wish to strengthen their creative journey in a more advanced way.

KIT RENTALS/LOANS: Senior fund recipients will be loaned a set of supplies, ONLY if registered one week prior to class; otherwise, materials will be the responsibility of the participant. If you would like to rent a materials kit from the instructor, they will only be available if requested by May 14th (one week prior to the class). Please request kit loan or rental by emailing programs@cazarts.com. Kits rentals are $30.00, payable to the instructor at the workshop.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jen Pepper is a professional artist exhibiting and participating in artist residencies internationally. She was a professor of studio art for the past twenty years until the college's permanent closing in 2023. Her work can be seen at jenpepper.com.

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Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

Have you ever wanted to pick up paint and a brush to create an accomplished painting of your very own? This introductory 6-week class will get you there! Participants will be taught foundational materials, essential color theory, composition and paint application each week while undertaking a new technique. A weekly step-by-step framework will assist in strengthening your creative journey to create a number of successful completed works. Supplies will be provided by the instructor for a materials fee of $18 Fee: $18 payable to the teacher on the first day of class.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jen Pepper is a professional artist exhibiting and participating in artist residencies internationally. She was a professor of studio art for the past twenty years until the college's permanent closing in 2023. Her work can be seen at jenpepper.com.

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Ages/Skill Level: Adults
Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

Whether you joined us in dusting off our machines last session, want to refresh your old sewing skills, or are finally finding some time to learn the basics, this series will have something for you. Beginner focused, with new projects to work on. We will continue to build our confidence in navigating our sewing machines and will begin to explore the use of basic pattern in sewing.

Please bring your sewing machine along with power cord, pressor foot, manuals and any accessories sets OR you can rent a machine. Also, please bring 100% cotton sewing thread (Coates and Clark brand recommended), 1 yard of 100% cotton quilting fabric, fabric clips for sewing. If you prefer to buy from the teacher, you can do that on the first day of class .

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Kate Untiedt has been working with fiber and fabric for over 30 years, developing skills in a range of techniques. Over the last several years she found a passion for sharing these skills with others; seeing the value in the mindfulness that can be embraced in the making process and the confidence that can be built through creating. Classes focus on the core skills to create and an openness to each person’s personal style. She encourages approaching art without judgment; making for the process rather than the product. But the products are definitely fun to see!!

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Draw with pen and ink with watercolor washes

Drawing and painting are intertwined, mark making and texture expand our artistic vocabulary. Working from still-life and photographs we will practice line drawing with added watercolor to enhance the drawings. We will also work with ink brushes to develop painterly expression in drawings (see materials list).

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Leigh Yardley creates work in paint and installation, situating herself as a part of the system of landscape. Yardley's most recent installation, was at Cazenovia Colleges Riesman Gallery as a part of This Land - Camino a Tierra Bendita and Camino de Sanación continued her interactions with the element of chance in the natural environment.

Leigh just retired as adjunct at SUNY Morrisville where she was awarded the New York State Chancellors Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching in the Visual Arts. She has actively pursued community-based projects, receiving NYSCA Decentralization grants and facilitating the organization of several arts programs. She participated in the NYFA MARK program and has been a NYFA Statewide Artist Consultant.

As a Visiting Teaching Artist for CNY Aesthetic Education Program she trained with the Lincoln Center Teaching Artist Mentoring Project and Advance Seminar for Teaching Artist at the Guggenheim.
Yardley received her MFA from Lesley University College of Art and Design and undergraduate degrees at Skidmore College and SUNY @Oswego. She has exhibiting widely since 1994. Her work can be found at Cazenovia Artisans, Cazenovia NY. She resides in Hubbardsville NY with her husband Bruce Moseley.
Learn more at https://www.leighyardleyartist.com/

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Cost: $XXX.00 plus $XX.00 materials fee

NOTE: Prerequisite - you must know how to knit in the round using the magic loop method. Also, you will need to bring the following:

• 1 skein worsted weight yarn
• 1 size 7 circular needle 32 or 40 inches long
• stitch markers

Have vou always wanted to learn how to knit a pair of socks? It is easier than it seems. In this class we will be using Twice Sheared Sheep "Magic No Gauge Sock" pattern to learn a basic and easy way to make socks. Prerequisite you must know how to knit in the round using the magic loop method. Participants will be sent a list of supplies they should bring to class .

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jennifer Hamlin-Navias has been knitting for approximately 57 years and during that time has also become a knitting instructor.  She has a particular passion for teaching new knitters.  Knitting is a passion of hers and she loves to share it with others and help others to become a better knitter.  You can find her on Ravelry under the user name Jhamlinn.

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With the holidays around the corner, this two-session calligraphy class with Sharon Blair will teach you the basics of lettering and how to elevate your own handwriting. She will guide you in developing a unique style while demonstrating how to use a variety of inks, pens, brushes, and pencils.

In this class, you will learn a brief history of lettering as you practice historical scripts, including Spencerian, Blackletter, Palmer, and Zaner-Bloser methods. You will then learn how to incorporate these techniques to

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Sharon Blair is a lifelong artist who works to capture the essence of her experiences and stories through her art. As a young girl, she discovered the wonder of nature during walks along the shores of Lake Ontario with her grandmother, gathering baskets of pink-speckled lucky rocks. Her grandfather introduced her to a handwritten family history penned in Spencerian script from the late 1800s, which inspired her handwriting style starting in the sixth grade. Encouraged by her mother, Sharon's artistic vision was also shaped by her father, who often took the family on long drives to unexpected places—experiences that frequently find their way into her artwork.

Through the 1980s and 1990s, her plein air work while living in the Adirondacks expanded her medium from drawing and acrylics to watercolor and oils. Throughout her life, Sharon has continuously taken classes and seminars, with each opening doors to new techniques. She established Artistic Impressions in the early 2000s when she began working at The Art Store in Syracuse, NY, further expanding her range of artistic media.

Sharon’s work has been exhibited across Central New York and the Adirondacks. Notably, her Military Series—comprising 20 portraits—has been featured in events traveling from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and the Modern Day Marine Expo in Quantico, Virginia, to Hope For The Warriors at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., as well as multiple veterans' events across upstate New York.

For 20 years, Sharon has taught at The Art Store, led fellow artists and students on an annual Adirondack Plein Air painting retreat for 16 years, and provided private lessons. She has also served as a judge for Scholastic Arts, the Salmon River Art Guild, and the Veterans Creative Arts competitions in Central New York.

Sharon’s plein air experience ranges from her backyard gardens to New York State parks and National Parks in California, all captured in her journals and paintings. For her, art is a journey without end.

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Join Kate of Heart Felt Arts in this beginner needle felting workshop and make your own needle felted penguin for yourself or a loved one! A great project to make a beautiful homemade gift. This workshop is perfect for all skill levels of felting artists. Learn about the fibers and tools to be a successful needle felting artist.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Kate Untiedt has been working with fiber for over 30 years, developing skills in a range of fiber techniques.  Over the last several years she found a passion for sharing these skills with others; seeing the value in the mindfulness that can be embraced in the making process and the confidence that can be built through creating.  Needle felting is her favorite skill to teach; loving the use of natural fibers and the freedom this technique allows for. Classes focus on the core skills to create and an openness to each persons personal style. She encourages approaching art without judgment; making for the process rather than the product. But the products are definitely fun to see!!

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Learning to see as an artist is a lifelong journey. A surprising aspect of this is perceiving colors as they are, and a challenging aspect is then to interpret them in our painting, either realistically or imaginatively. This class helps us understand color – what we perceive compared to what is real, and how as artists we can manipulate it most successfully to achieve our painting goals.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Mary P. Murphy has a studio in Barneveld, New York, in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. She works primarily in watercolor, oil, and pen and ink. She’s been recognized in national shows sponsored by the Art Students League in New York City, Cooperstown Art Association, Marblehead MA Art Association, Hudson Valley Art Association (Connecticut) and View Art Center in Old Forge NY. She was featured in International Artist Magazine’s April/May 2026 issue.

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NOTE: Prerequisite - you must already know how to knit lace. You will need to produce a lace sample done as pre-work - instructions for this will be sent out a week ahead.  The sample should only take a couple of hours to knit. You will also need the following for the prework and class:

• lace-weight or fingering weight yarn (not mohair)
• needles with a gauge appropriate to the yarn chosen
• set of small gauge double pointed needles (DPNs)
• T-pins
• foam blocking pad

So you have learned how to knit lace but it is hard to fix mistakes when you make them. In this class you will learn how to fix some common mistakes. Participants will be asked to complete a small piece of lace work before class. Instructions will be sent ahead of time. Pre requisite you must already know how to knit lace.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jennifer Hamlin-Navias has been knitting for approximately 57 years and during that time has also become a knitting instructor.  She has a particular passion for teaching new knitters.  Knitting is a passion of hers and she loves to share it with others and help others to become a better knitter.  You can find her on Ravelry under the user name Jhamlinn.

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Join Kate of Heart Felt Arts in this beginner needle felting workshop and design and create your own custom needle felted ornament ball. This workshop is perfect for all skill levels of felting artists. Learn about the fibers and tools to be a successful needle felting artist.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Kate Untiedt has been working with fiber for over 30 years, developing skills in a range of fiber techniques.  Over the last several years she found a passion for sharing these skills with others; seeing the value in the mindfulness that can be embraced in the making process and the confidence that can be built through creating.  Needle felting is her favorite skill to teach; loving the use of natural fibers and the freedom this technique allows for. Classes focus on the core skills to create and an openness to each persons personal style. She encourages approaching art without judgment; making for the process rather than the product. But the products are definitely fun to see!!

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NOTE: Prerequisite - you must already know how to do stranded color work.  It is not necessary for you to know how to knit a sweater. Participants are expected to bring: one skein worsted weight yarn, one size 7 circular needle 32 or 40 inches long and stitch markers.  

Cutting one’s knitting always seems counterintuitive. But like anything done in knitting when done with intention it is usually possible. Steek is a Scottish word meaning to close or pierce. And that is exactly what you do in steeking - you pierce your knitting with a pair of scissors. Steeking allows you to knit a color work sweater in the round (no purling!) and then cut holes for the arms, neck and front, if making a cardigan. In this one session class you will learn why steeking works and how to do it. Participants will be asked to knit up a few small swatches before coming to class. Instructions will be sent ahead of time. Prerequisite you must already know how to do stranded color work.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Jennifer Hamlin-Navias has been knitting for approximately 57 years and during that time has also become a knitting instructor.  She has a particular passion for teaching new knitters.  Knitting is a passion of hers and she loves to share it with others and help others to become a better knitter.  You can find her on Ravelry under the user name Jhamlinn.

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What better place to explore STEAM topics than at your local Art studio! In this kids series we will continue to explore the relationship between art and science; getting creative and making beautiful projects while learning about the world around us.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Kate Untiedt has been working with fiber for over 30 years, developing skills in a range of fiber techniques.  Over the last several years she found a passion for sharing these skills with others; seeing the value in the mindfulness that can be embraced in the making process and the confidence that can be built through creating.  Needle felting is her favorite skill to teach; loving the use of natural fibers and the freedom this technique allows for. Classes focus on the core skills to create and an openness to each persons personal style. She encourages approaching art without judgment; making for the process rather than the product. But the products are definitely fun to see!!

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Let’s jump into the joy of the winter season and embrace the beauty of nature in this painting workshop. Participants will paint their own winter themed design onto rustic wooden circles.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Kate Untiedt has been working with fiber for over 30 years, developing skills in a range of fiber techniques.  Over the last several years she found a passion for sharing these skills with others; seeing the value in the mindfulness that can be embraced in the making process and the confidence that can be built through creating.  Needle felting is her favorite skill to teach; loving the use of natural fibers and the freedom this technique allows for. Classes focus on the core skills to create and an openness to each persons personal style. She encourages approaching art without judgment; making for the process rather than the product. But the products are definitely fun to see!!

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Let your child explore the joy of needle felting, with the ease of using pre shaped balls and an array of beautiful wool fiber. They will be guided through the steps of creating a charming snowman ornament, and given freedom to take the project where their imagination takes them.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER:
Kate Untiedt has been working with fiber for over 30 years, developing skills in a range of fiber techniques.  Over the last several years she found a passion for sharing these skills with others; seeing the value in the mindfulness that can be embraced in the making process and the confidence that can be built through creating.  Needle felting is her favorite skill to teach; loving the use of natural fibers and the freedom this technique allows for. Classes focus on the core skills to create and an openness to each persons personal style. She encourages approaching art without judgment; making for the process rather than the product. But the products are definitely fun to see!!

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