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Classes &

Workshops

Fostering the creativity of artists of all levels

The mission of the continuing education program is to give our community a safe place to experiment and strengthen the importance of creating.

Check out the following categories for learning at Arlene’s:

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Adult Classes & Workshops

Covering a broad range of artistic mediums and techniques, our multi-day adult classes offer plenty of time for immersion and experimentation while our one day workshops are a great way to try something new. 

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Make and Take's

Open to all ages and experience levels, Make and Take’s are a great way to turn something new. No judgement. All supplies included. Make and Take’s are done in conjunction with our Artist in Residence Program.

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Student Guide

Learn how to get involved with workshops, residences, mentorship program, and more at the Atelier. Everything you need to know is in this guide.

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Search our upcoming classes and workshops catalog below! 

Register for classes and workshops below, by calling Arlene’s at (518) 481-8882, or in person, at 57 Fuller Rd Albany NY 12205. For additional details, including supply lists and registering for individual classes or workshops, click the REGISTER HERE button next to the listing. 


Have questions? Please review our Registration Information and Policies, and don’t forget to check out the Atelier FAQs.

Upcoming Classes & Workshops

  • Intro to Silver Metal Clay with Nancy Miller
    Intro to Silver Metal Clay with Nancy Miller
    Oct 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Springs, NY, USA
    Discover the magic of turning soft, sculptable clay into solid, shimmering silver in this inspiring beginner‑friendly workshop with artist and instructor Nancy Miller.
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  • Paint a Polaroid: Watercolor Workshop with Stephanie Facchine
    Paint a Polaroid: Watercolor Workshop with Stephanie Facchine
    Oct 31, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    In this relaxed and supportive workshop, you will adapt detailed landscape photos into 2x3 inch polaroid-style paintings. Painting mini can help you hone your watercolor skills without the pressure of planning a larger painting.
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  • Tuesday Studio Seminar- Painting Light with Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins, MFA
    Tuesday Studio Seminar- Painting Light with Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins, MFA
    Nov 03, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Light is one of the most powerful tools an artist can use—and in this focused studio seminar, you’ll learn how to make it work for you. Through demonstrations and individual instruction, Carolyn will guide you in understanding how value, color, edges, and atmosphere come together to create...
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  • Painting a Lake Scene in Watercolors with Kris Woodward
    Painting a Lake Scene in Watercolors with Kris Woodward
    Nov 07, 2026, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Capture the quiet serenity of a lake in this watercolor workshop designed to strengthen your observational skills and simplify your landscape process.
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  • Encaustic Mixed Media Collage with Tracy Loring
    Encaustic Mixed Media Collage with Tracy Loring
    Sat, Nov 07
    Nov 07, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Curious about the luminous, tactile world of encaustic painting? This beginner‑friendly workshop invites you to explore the magic of creating vibrant mixed media collages using thin, translucent layers of encaustic medium.
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  • The Artist's Sketchbook: A Creative Practice with Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins, MFA
    The Artist's Sketchbook: A Creative Practice with Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins, MFA
    Nov 07, 2026, 11:00 AM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Discover how a sketchbook can become your most powerful creative tool. In this four‑week course, you’ll build a personal sketchbook practice through drawing, watercolor, collage, journaling, and close observation. Each session encourages exploration, play, and thoughtful reflection...
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  • Mixed Media with Hand Stitching with Maria DeAngelo
    Mixed Media with Hand Stitching with Maria DeAngelo
    Nov 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Spend an afternoon creating purely for the joy of making. In this mixed media workshop, you’ll learn how to build layered images that explore hand stitching as line, color, and texture—transforming simple materials into richly expressive artwork.
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  • Basic Watercolors with Kris Woodward
    Basic Watercolors with Kris Woodward
    Fri, Nov 13
    Arlene's Artist Materials
    Nov 13, 2026, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Build a strong foundation in watercolor by learning the essential techniques every beginning artist needs. This hands-on workshop focuses entirely on skill‑building—not creating a finished painting—so you can practice with confidence and develop a toolkit you’ll use in every future project.
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  • Magical Menagerie - Creating Fantasy Animals in Watercolor with Aly Parrott
    Magical Menagerie - Creating Fantasy Animals in Watercolor with Aly Parrott
    Nov 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Step into a world of myth and imagination as you design your own fantastical creatures in watercolor. From gryphons and kelpies to krakens and jackalopes, this workshop invites you to explore the creatures that have shaped fantasy art and storytelling for generations.
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  • Botanical Drawing with Colored Pencils- Bittersweet with Nancy Lyons
    Botanical Drawing with Colored Pencils- Bittersweet with Nancy Lyons
    Nov 14, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Celebrate the colors of autumn by learning how to draw one of the season’s most striking natural elements: Bittersweet, the climbing vine known for its vibrant red and orange berries.
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  • Tuesday Studio Seminar- Mixed Media on Paper with Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins, MFA
    Tuesday Studio Seminar- Mixed Media on Paper with Carolyn DiFiori Hopkins, MFA
    Nov 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Explore the creative possibilities of mixed media in this lively one‑day seminar focused on building layered, expressive artwork on paper. You’ll experiment with watercolor, acrylic, collage, graphite, and other water‑soluble materials to discover how different mediums interact, overlap, and...
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  • Everyday Sketching: Our Furry Friends with Ottavia Huang
    Everyday Sketching: Our Furry Friends with Ottavia Huang
    Nov 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Every pet has a personality worth capturing, and this workshop is a great way to learn how. Ottavia will guide you step‑by‑step through creating an expressive watercolor sketch from a photograph—starting with a simple pencil layout, moving into clean ink outlines, and finishing with watercolor.
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  • Watercolor Rainbow Trout with Stephanie Facchine
    Watercolor Rainbow Trout with Stephanie Facchine
    Sat, Nov 21
    Nov 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    In this workshop, you’ll learn how to capture the key identifying features of a rainbow trout. Steph will provide step-by-step instructions to paint your fish, including how to use reference photos and field guide notes to plan and execute your painting.
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  • Working with Clay Slabs with Natalie Kossack
    Working with Clay Slabs with Natalie Kossack
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Dec 04
    Arlene's Artist Materials
    Dec 04, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Discover how fun and approachable ceramics can be in this hands‑on workshop focused on building with clay slabs. Slab construction is a versatile technique used to create functional pieces like mugs, bowls, vases, and more!
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  • Alcohol Inks on Tile with Kris Woodward
    Alcohol Inks on Tile with Kris Woodward
    Sat, Dec 05
    Arlene's Artist Materials
    Dec 05, 2026, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Unlock the bold, fluid magic of alcohol inks in this colorful, hands‑on workshop. You’ll experiment with brilliant blends, flowing effects, and expressive mark‑making as you transform ceramic tiles into vivid works of art.
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  • Knitting 101 with Aly Parrott
    Knitting 101 with Aly Parrott
    Sat, Dec 05
    Arlene's Artist Materials
    Dec 05, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Always wanted to learn to knit but never knew where to start? If online tutorials feel overwhelming, this beginner‑friendly workshop offers a supportive, hands-on way to build your skills from the ground up.
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  • Drawing with Drag Queens featuring Typhoid Mary
    Drawing with Drag Queens featuring Typhoid Mary
    Tue, Dec 15
    Dec 15, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Draw, sketch, and create with drag performer Typhoid Mary as your live model. Enjoy a fun, open studio figure drawing session full of creativity and fun.
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  • Everyday Sketching: Cozy Vibes & Quiet Moments with Ottavia Huang
    Everyday Sketching: Cozy Vibes & Quiet Moments with Ottavia Huang
    Dec 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Arlene's Artist Materials, 57 Fuller Rd, Albany, NY 12205, USA
    Winter has a way of slowing things down and draws our attention to the small moments that feel warm, quiet, and comforting. In this workshop, Ottavia will help you capture those cozy scenes through simple watercolor sketches that focus on mood, simplicity, and observation.
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