Fall 2021 Classes & Workshops at Pelham Art Center
Fill your fall with art! Registration for Fall 2021 is now open! Pelham Art Center classes are immersive creative experiences led by professional teaching artists. Each class introduces an artistic medium in depth through guided projects suited to artists of all skill levels.
Fall 2021 courses are as follows:
Adult/High-School Classes
Adult and high-school classes at Pelham Art Center are open to students of all skill levels. Each class is guided by a professional teaching artist with expertise in their medium. Pelham Art Center instructors guide students through a series of projects and demonstrations designed to help them grasp a range of artmaking techniques in a supportive environment.
Create with Collage with Nancy Nikkal | Mondays Sep. 20 – Nov. 29, 1:00pm-3:30pm
Watercolor Sketching with Jackie Meier | Mondays Sep. 27 – Oct. 25, 6:30-8:30pm
Morning Ceramics with Susan Nathenson | Tuesdays Sep. 21 – Nov. 16, 9:30am-12:30pm
Abstract Painting with Satish Joshi | Wednesdays Sep. 22 – Nov. 17, 9:30am-12:00pm
Morning Drawing & Painting with Eleanor Miller | Thursdays Sep. 23 – Nov. 18, 9:00am-12:00pm
Drawing the Figure with Jo Jayson | Thursdays Sep. 23 – Nov. 18, 12:30-2:30pm
How to Draw a Still Life with Letizia Gentile | Thursdays Oct. 7 – Nov. 11, 6:30-8:30pm
Beginners Ceramics with Donna Ross | Thursdays Sep. 30 – Nov. 18, 6:30-9:30pm
Morning Drawing & Painting with Eleanor Miller | Fridays Sep. 24 – Nov. 19, 9:00am-12:00pm
Drawing & Painting Open Studio | Fridays Sep. 24 – Nov. 19, 12:30-3:00pm
In-depth Oil Painting with JC English | Saturdays Sep. 25 – Dec. 4, 10:00am-12:30pm
Beginners Still Life Painting with Letizia Gentile | Saturdays Sep. 25 – Nov. 20, 1:00-3:30pm
Youth Art Classes
Pelham Art Center’s youth art classes offer students the opportunity to explore, experiment, and create with a variety of materials and techniques. Artist instructors support young artists as they learn new skills and experience the benefits of imaginative artmaking. Digital media classes utilize industry standard software through fun interactive projects, while other classes introduce students to the many possibilities of traditional media.
Folk Art: Drawing & Painting with Dhanashree Gadiyar (Ages 5-8) | Mondays Sep. 20 – Dec. 6, 3:30-4:45pm
Clay Creations with Donna Ross (Ages 5-8) | Tuesdays Sep. 21 – Nov. 30, 3:30-4:45pm
Ceramics & Wheel Throwing with Donna Ross (Ages 9-13) | Tuesdays Sep. 21 – Nov. 30, 5:00-6:30pm
Sculpture & Mixed Media with Donna Ross (Ages 5-8) | Wednesdays Sep. 22 – Dec. 1, 3:30-4:45pm
Digital Art: Outdoor Edition! with The Nerdy Duo (Ages 9+) | Wednesdays Sep. 22 – Dec. 1, 3:30-5:00pm
Painting & Collage with Donna Ross (Ages 9-13) | Wednesdays Sep. 22 – Dec. 1, 5:00-6:30pm
Outline Drawing with The Nerdy Duo (Ages 8+) | Thursdays Sep. 30 – Dec. 2, 3:30-5:00pm
Intro to Printmaking with Tanaisha Semidey (Ages 9-12) | Thursdays Oct. 7 – Dec. 2, 4:30-6:00pm
Art Superstars with Dhanashree Gadiyar (Ages 5-8) | Saturdays Sep. 25 – Nov. 20, 10:00-11:15am
Painting with Watercolors with Dhanashree Gadiyar (Ages 8-11) | Saturdays Sep. 25 – Nov. 20, 11:45am-1:00pm
Clay Modeling & Animation with Frank Fanelli (Ages 9-13) | Saturdays Sep. 25 – Dec. 4, 2:00-4:00pm
Workshops for Adults
Workshops at Pelham Art Center offer unique opportunities to explore different artmaking methods. All skill levels are welcome to come enjoy these guided creative experiences.
Suminagashi Paper Marbling with Hayley Ferber | Saturday, September 18, 1:30-3:30pm
Collage & Conversation with Judith Weber | Wednesdays, November 3, 10, & 17, 10:00am-12:30pm
Create Your Book of Memories with Judith Weber | Wednesdays, December 1, 8, & 15, 10:00am-12:30pm
Additional workshops coming soon!
Scholarships
Pelham Art Center offers need-based, full and partial scholarships for all students. Scholarships are awarded based on available funds – apply now. High-school students are eligible for the David Uskali scholarship regardless of need. Visit our scholarship page for more information and applications.