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Introducing Our 2023 Workshop Instructors & Schedule

March 26, 2022

For those of you who just can’t wait any longer, we wanted to share our full line up of 2023 workshop instructors as soon as we’d nailed it down. The exact topics and workshop descriptions are still coming in at the moment, but we should have that information for you by summer.

We are currently accepting enrollments for all of these workshops! If you’d like more information about any of the workshops, please get in touch and we can provide more detail if we have it.

We hope this list gives you something to look forward to!

February 8-12, 2023 | Barbara Jaenicke | Oil/Pastel | Studio

March 12-18, 2023 | Ian Fennelly | Watercolor/Sketch | Plein Air/Studio

March 19-25, 2023 | Larry Moore | Gouache | Studio

March 26-April 1, 2023 | Kathleen Conover | Mixed Media | Studio

April 2-8, 2023 | Sue Spargo | Fiber | Studio

April 12-16, 2023 | Sandra Mollon | Fiber | Studio

April 16-22, 2023 | Sue Stone | Fiber | Studio

April 23-29, 2023 | Denise Labadie | Fiber | Studio

April 30-May 5, 2023 | Sarah Ann Smith | Fiber | Studio

May 7-13, 2023 | Sally Strand | Pastel & All Media | Plein Air/Studio

May 17-21, 2023 | Patti Mollica | Acrylic | Studio

May 21-27, 2023 | Robert Burridge | Acrylic | Studio

May 31-June 4, 2023 | Melanie Morris | Acrylic | Studio

June 4-10, 2023 | Koo Schadler | Egg Tempera | Studio

June 11-17, 2023 | Michael Solovyev | Watercolor | Studio

June 18-24, 2023 | Jane Davies | Mixed Media | Studio

June 25-July 1, 2023 | Kim English | Oil | Plein Air/Studio

July 5-9, 2023 | Tina Garrett | Oil | Studio

July 9-15, 2023 | Margaret Dyer | Pastel | Studio

July 16-22, 2023 | Jane Blundell | Watercolor | Studio

July 23-29, 2023 | Keiko Tanabe | Watercolor | Studio

July 30-August 5, 2023 | Joe Cunningham | Fiber | Studio

August 6-12, 2023 | Lisa Binkley | Fiber | Studio

August 13-19, 2023 | Cindy Grisdela | Fiber | Studio

August 20-26, 2023 | Deborah Fell | Fiber | Studio

August 27-September 2, 2023 | Jane Sassaman | Fiber | Studio

September 3-9, 2023 | Artist’s Retreat Week | All Media

September 10-16, 2023 | Bryan Jernigan | Pastel | Plein Air/Studio

September 17-23, 2023 | David Daniels | Watercolor | Studio

September 24-30, 2023 | David Taylor | Watercolor | Plein Air/Studio

October 1-7, 2023 | Lisa Pressman | Cold Wax | Studio

October 8-14, 2023 | Katie Pasquini Masopust | Fiber | Studio

October 15-21, 2023 | Sue Benner | Fiber | Studio

October 22-28, 2023 | Lesley Riley | Fiber | Studio

November 1-5, 2023 | Jen Duffin | Fiber | Studio

November 5-11, 2023 | Marjolaine Arsenault | Fiber | Studio

December 2-6, 2023 | Cynthia Rosen | Oil | Studio

December 10-16, 2023 | Susan Lenz | Mixed Media | Studio

Workshop Report: Painterly Landscapes & Portraits with Alain Picard

April 17, 2019

Pastel and oil painter Alain Picard joined us for the first time in April 2019 for a wonderful workshop on landscapes and portraits. Here’s what his student’s had to say;

“Such a pleasant person to learn from and be around. Very giving of his time, energy, and talent. Lots of individual attention for all levels. He worked very hard all week and was such fun to be with all that time. I am so glad that I attended and it helped all aspects of my art.”

“I thought Alain was a fantastic instructor who was able to both instruct the whole group as well as offer individualized and personalize instruction.”

“Alain is a wonderful teacher. He gave clear & interesting examples & instructions & answered all our questions. His Demos were great! He was pleasant & very helpful always. I hope he returns to give more workshops in future. Especially plein air & portraits.”

“Pastels were new to me, and I feel that I have a very good foundation for continuing my exploration of this medium. The workshop also highlighted areas that I need to work on for all art mediums (watercolor, oil, and pastel), and I received much individual attention in these areas. I never felt ‘left behind’. Alain expanded all of us wonderfully.”

Workshop Report: True Colors with Kellee Wynne Conrad

April 11, 2019

Our first workshop of 2019 couldn’t have been more fun! Maryland-based artist Kellee Wynne Conrad joined us for the first time for an acrylics and mixed media workshop. Here’s what her students had to say;

“The workshop exceeded my expectations. Kellee was like a breath of fresh air, filled with ideas, creativity, encouragement and personalized teaching for each person as well as twice daily group instruction. She is a really fine teacher.”

“This workshop was everything I hoped for and more. I felt so well taken care of and all my favorite things were available in one place – studio time, amazing food, cookies, and coffee!!

“Kellee was a great teacher. I learned new techniques that a will be use in my futures works.“

“The workshop was a good mix of excellent instruction and and freedom to create in a moat nurturing atmosphere.”

Workshop Report: Paper Collage with Fran Skiles

November 15, 2017

We’ve officially finished off our painting workshop for the seasons and we couldn’t have ended it with a more exciting workshop! Fran Skiles and seventeen students spent the week crafting mixed media paper collage pieces including all sorts of varieties of paper, fiber, paint, thread, and more.

As always, we’ll share a few of the images we captured here on our blog, but encourage you to also check out the full gallery on our Facebook page. You can also scroll back in our Instagram feed to see what we captured during the class.

And of course, our video for the week, found on our YouTube channel!

Workshop Report: Studio Painter’s Guide to Success with Plein Air & Still Life with Leah Lopez

October 25, 2017

It was a week of all varieties of weather for Leah Lopez’s indoor/outdoor workshop guiding studio painters through both plein air and still life painting. The week concluded with two beautiful days of painting on Fredrick Church’s historic Olana.

And of course, our video for the week, found on our YouTube channel!

Workshop Report: Large Scale Figures In Cloth with Susan Else

September 12, 2017

Fiber artist Susan Else visited our studio for a very different kind of workshop crafting figures out of cloth! Here’s a few things her students had to say about their experience;

“Wonderful. The instructor was excellent. Class description was perfect. I learned so much about workshop no with fabric in a 3-d way. I also learned new techniques and about new tools.“

“Susan was excellent. The convenience of living, working, and eating on site was fabulous.”

And of course, our video for the week, found on our YouTube channel!

Workshop Report: Subject to Interpretation with Joe Cunningham

August 30, 2017

We were so pleased to welcome Joe “The Quilter” Cunningham to our studio for the first time this year. His workshop came with insightful activities that gently pushed and encouraged all the students to think creatively and with fresh ideas about quilting and quilt blocks. Here’s a few things his students had to say about their experience;

“Very enjoyable week with Joe and his guitar! I commuted this time, next time I’ll stay, lovely place!“

“I have done a workshop with Joe before. I really like his teaching style and the general feel of his workshops.“

And of course, our video for the week, found on our YouTube channel!

Workshop Report: Capturing the Moment with Kim English

August 28, 2017

It was a beautiful week in early August to have artist Kim English and a troop of outdoor painters working to perfect their quick sketching techniques with oil paints. As always, we’ll share a few of the images we captured here on our blog, but encourage you to also check out the full gallery on our Facebook page. You can also scroll back in our Instagram feed to see what we captured during the class.

And of course, our video for the week, found on our YouTube channel!

Workshop Report: Impressionist Approach to Watercolor with Alvaro Castagnet

August 16, 2017

We had a full house of 20 artists for a weekend watercolor workshop with Uruguayan artist Alvaro Castagnet at the beginning of August. Aside from onsite painting around the Hudson River Valley, the workshop was also treated to a full birthday surprise for one of our attendees with balloons and a very special gluten free cake from a local bakery. Here’s a few things the students had to say about their experience;

“As a day student, I liked seeing the Greenville Arms Inn very much, and was impressed with the quality of the paintings on the walls of the inn. Any of the staff that I happened to meet were very friendly and helpful.“

“Thank you so much for offering vegetarian options at lunch and dinner . . . plus making them gourmet! Gnocchi was magnifico; apple pie and chocolate chip cookies outstanding.”

“Alvaro’s workshop exceeded my expectations! I was familiar with his paintings, and I had seen some of his videos, but to witness his painting, and his explanations he gave as he painted was dramatic and exciting and eye-opening. I greatly appreciated his opening lecture on his philosophy of art, which clarified for me my mission as an artist.“

“My stay at the Greenville Arms for the Alvaro Castagnet Watercolor Workshop has been a complete delight. I have a severe Gluten allergy complicated by other food allergy considerations, yet, for every meal Chef Mark LaPolla produced completely delightful gourmet meals that more than met my needs and made me feel so pampered and so welcome.”

Workshop Report(s): Collage & Watercolor Studio with David Daniels

August 9, 2017

An unexpected turn of events brought watercolor artist David Daniels to our studio for two weeks at the end of July. Through two workshops, the studio turned into a vibrant space full of color through the creation of collage and watercolor pieces alike. Here’s a few things his students had to say about their experience;

“Wonderful week of painting in an atmosphere of tranquility and inspiration.”

“I didn’t know what I was getting into, I thought it would be the usual watercolour but David Daniels was a real surprise. He pitched the course at an advanced level gave us so much theory and instruction we’ll be busy all winter. And he did it all with great humour and fun.”

“The instruction, as always with Dave, was excellent, and tailored to individual needs. The lighting in the studio was great. Also, this is less tangible–but the group dynamics were terrific, and I appreciated the chance to focus on conversations with friends I hadn’t seen in a long while, especially during dinner.“

“Dave Daniels creates such a relaxed atmosphere in which to learn and try new things and fosters collaboration between the participants so everyone, no matter where they are starting from, can move forward.”

As always, we’ll share a few of the images we captured here on our blog, but encourage you to also check out the full gallery on our Facebook page; Collage & Watercolor here and Watercolor Studio here. You can also scroll back in our Instagram feed to see what we captured during the class.

And of course, our videos for the week, found on our new YouTube channel!

Workshop Report: Watercolor Landscapes & Still Life with Paul George

July 26, 2017

The first of four watermedia workshops during the month of July brought long time instructor Paul George to us for a long weekend workshop. Here’s a few things the students had to say about their experience;

“The workshop was tremendously worthwhile; I felt Paul George’s approach was perfect – low-key, inspirational, and directed. The staff did a superb job of making us all feel welcome, and of course, the food was excellent! I only wish it could have gone on for another few days. Many thanks!“

“I loved the workshop with Paul George — he was engaging, hugely talented, kind, and clear. I left feeling as if I had really learned some very important perspectives and practical steps. I felt very inspired.“

“First, thank you for a lovely experience. In many ways it exceeded my expectations, particularly with respect to the bonding of the participants and instructor. I don’t know if that was particular to our group or just the way things go when you have like-minded people who are all gathered for a similar pursuit. The staff was kind and welcoming.“

And of course, our video for the week, found on our new YouTube channel!

Workshop Report: Expressive Portraits with Paul Leveille

July 19, 2017

Portrait artist Paul Leveille joined us last month for a week of painting in pastel, oil, and watercolor. Paul provided three demos, one for each medium, before spending the rest of the week providing individual instruction to the students. Here’s a few things we heard from the students after the workshop;

“Paul was wonderful! I learned so much….great instructor. The inn made everything just perfect! Excellent experience!”

“Paul is s very professional, talented teacher as well as artist. I was very impressed!”

Have you heard, we’ve also launched a YouTube page to share our videos with those of you who aren’t so into Facebook! We hope you enjoy this look into experiencing one of our workshops!

Workshop Report: Fractured Landscapes with Katie Pasquini Masopust

July 12, 2017

We welcomed back fiber artist Katie Pasquini Masopust last month and watched her amazing students tackle some stunning fractured landscape pieces! Here’s a few things we heard from the students about their experience;

“Way beyond expectations!! Excellent!.“

“I learned about ways to use value to bring dimensionality to my work, learned the importance of variety in my fabric stash, and learned the fun technique of fracturing to add an element of design to my work.“

“Instructor, meals, staff were all excellent!”

And of course, our video for the week, found on our new YouTube channel!

Workshop Report: Loosen Up With Aquamedia Painting with Robert Burridge

July 5, 2017

Artist and ever popular instructor Robert Burridge joined us for a week early last month to share his inspiring approach to making art as well as his famed magic show along with Chef de Cuisine Mark LaPolla! Here’s a few things we heard from the students when asked if their expectations were met;

“Yes and more…staff was friendly and welcoming…food was amazing. Loved that they accommodated my dietary needs.“

“Yes! Came home energized with lots of new ideas and resources.“

“above and beyond what I expected….. Bob brought a great energy, humor, patience and he willingness to share scads of information he’s gained over the years, and his demos were enlightening.”

New for this workshop, we’ve also launched a YouTube page to share our videos with those of you who aren’t so into Facebook! We hope you enjoy this look into experiencing one of our workshops!

Workshop Report: Loosen Up & Get Painterly with Patti Mollica

June 7, 2017

Seventeen students filled our studio for a week of learning from one of our most popular instructors, Patti Mollica. Patti guided them through a variety of timed and structured exercises – including one which limited their brush strokes – to study both color and value in acrylic and oil paints.

Workshop Report: Watercolor from Within with Barbara Nechis

June 5, 2017

While watercolorist Barbara Nechis now visits us all the way from wine country in California. She used to be based out of upstate New York and has been teaching with the Hudson River Valley Art Workshops since close to the founding of the school in the mid-1980s.

Workshop Report: Visual Improvisation with Jane Davies

May 24, 2017

Artist Jane Davies spent her first week with us and a full house of eighteen students using acrylic painting, collage techniques, and more to create beautiful and colorful abstract art.

Workshop Report: Quilt the Environment with Repurposed Materials

May 8, 2017

Art quilter Deborah Fell joined us for the first time a couple of weeks ago for a small but mighty workshop filled with the most creative uses of found and reused materials! One student even managed to reuse the wrappers from our soap bars and tea tags in her pieces.

Workshop Report: Painting with Thread

May 3, 2017

Our first fiber art workshop of the year kicked off on April 2nd with an instructor coming to us all the way from Australia, Pam Holland! This was a detail oriented workshop as nine students worked to paint pictures of their own pets, beautiful birds, and more under Pam’s guidance.

We’ll share a few of the images we captured here on our blog, but encourage you to also check out the full gallery on our Facebook page. You can also scroll back in our Instagram feed to see what we captured during the class and watch the video in our Facebook Video Library.

Workshop Report: Landscapes with Pastels

May 1, 2017

Our second workshop of the year kicked off on March 26th with six intrepid students, a slew of gorgeous photos for inspiration, and guidance from Susan Ogilvie. Each student brought a number of beautiful photos from their own travels to reinterpret through pastels. The early spring weather even gave the group just one day warm enough to do some quick sketches outdoors on our grounds in a warm sun.

Also, we’re also now producing videos of each of our workshops. For the moment, you can watch them through our Facebook Video Library.

Workshop Report: Expanding Your Vision with Oil & Cold Wax

March 30, 2017

On March 19th, we kicked off our 2017 season by welcoming abstract artist Lisa Pressman and nine students for a week of oil and cold wax painting. This fun loving group were some of the most prolific artists we’ve had in our studio – each day completing numerous, gorgeous, abstract pieces using the techniques taught by Lisa.

Also, before we get started with a few more photos – make sure to keep checking back on our Facebook page for a class video that we’ll post within the next week!