Summer in the City Art Workshops

Summer In The City Art Workshops
The Albany Institute of History & Art presents a series of six workshops dedicated to creating art in the City of Albany. Instructors will lead neighborhood walks to examine shape, color, pattern, texture, architectural design and art exploration for this three-hour class.

July 16
City Dwellers
Create interesting drawings and place emphasis on movement while learning a variety of techniques and methods to render form and motion.

July 23
Gardens & Parks
In this class, continue to learn the fundamentals of drawing. Sharpen powers of observation and composition by using a variety of media to translate what you see into drawings.

July 30
Concourse Perspective
Capture a true essence of horizon line and perspective in this class that incorporates pencil, pastel and a great panoramic view.

August 6
Statues and Surroundings
Attention to detail large and small is emphasized in this class. Learn how to render light and shadow.

August 13
City Neighborhoods
Experience the versatility of watercolor by creating paintings that emphasize color, light, and composition to complete and Albany neighborhood.



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Summer In The City Art Workshops The Albany Institute of History & Art presents a series of six workshops dedicated to creating art in the City of Albany. Instructors will lead neighborhood walks to examine shape, color, pattern, texture, architectural design and art exploration for this three-hour class. Click Here To Register! July 9 Capital Architecture Expand your drawing skills and learn how to emphasize perspective in compositions. Use a variety of media including pencil and charcoal to explore ways to convey architectural drawings. July 16 City Dwellers Create interesting drawings and place emphasis on movement while learning a variety of techniques and methods to render form and motion. July 23 Gardens & Parks In this class, continue to learn the fundamentals of drawing. Sharpen powers of observation and composition by using a variety of media to translate what you see into drawings. July 30 Concourse Perspective Capture a true essence of horizon line and perspective in this class that incorporates pencil, pastel and a great panoramic view. August 6 Statues and Surroundings Attention to detail large and small is emphasized in this class. Learn how to render light and shadow. August 13 City Neighborhoods Experience the versatility of watercolor by creating paintings that emphasize color, light, and composition to complete and Albany neighborhood.		Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members (per workshop). Drop-off program, for children ages 13 - 15. Registration is required and can be made by contacting Kristen Schweigard, Public and Family Programs Coordinator at 518.463.4478 x435 or at schweigardk@albanyinstitute.org To register for AIHA Family Programs, for more information, or to sign-up for our Family Programs e-mail list, please contact: Kristen Schweigard Public & Family Programs Coordinator Tel: 518.463.4478 x435 Email: schweigardk@albanyinstitute.org Current Schedule of Family Programs [PDF format]



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