For Ages 5-14

The Superpowers of Art and Nature

Do you like to play outside and be creative? Art Explorers is for you! We will take inspiration from the flowers, bugs, trees, and mountains around us. We will tap into our creative problem solving to capture the magic of nature and create paintings, drawings,and sculptures. Each day will include free play in the gorgeous Catskill Mountains, art exploration and creative connections. We will build, construct and play. Join us!

Fee: $240 + $35 Non-Refundable Registration Fee

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE!!!

Please submit all scholarship materials PRIOR TO REGISTRATION.

Scholarships are available to students enrolled full-time in Greene County schools

To apply please provide:

• A statement requesting scholarship

• A copy of most recent report card or school evaluation

• A recommendation letter from teacher

Scholarship Request must be received by June 17, 2024

Tuition with scholarship: $65 + $35 Registration Fee = $100

Materials should be submitted to Hillary Morse: morseh@catskillmtn.org

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

This workshop provides a hands-on experience in wheel throwing and soda firing. Students will experiment with altering and incorporating various flashing slips to enhance the aesthetic aspects of their work. Participants are encouraged to bring gathered materials, such as sand and small stones, to be added to slips. Each material can provide unique textures, patterns, or even contrasting colors. This process adds both aesthetic and tactile dimensions to the fired works. The combination of wheel throwing, alterations, slip additions and atmospheric firing allows for a diverse range of artistic expression. Fresh ways of throwing will be demonstrated, and individual attention emphasized.

Chad Steve was raised in Lake Mills, Wisconsin. He received his BFA from University of Wisconsin-Stout and his MFA from University of Hawaii at Manoa where he worked as an adjunct professor and a lab technician. Chad has instructed at a variety of institutions. He’s had the honor of being an artist-in-resident at Clay Studio of Missoula and the Armory Art Center. He’s currently the Director of Ceramics and Sculpture at the Lighthouse Art Center in Tequesta, Florida.

Learn more: ceramicchadsteve.com

Fee: $570 (includes first bag of clay + $40 Non-Refundable Registration Fee

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced

This workshop is designed for beginners or students who wish to continue working with watercolor and other water-based painting such as tempera gouache and acrylics. Techniques such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, scumbling and “dry brush” will be demonstrated. Students will learn how to create patterns, layers, color relationships, brush strokes and effects in watercolor painting. In-depth explorations of various types of paper will be led, in addition to using unexpected tools to apply paint and achieve unique results. Bring your creativity and love for color, and let loose in the beautiful, yet unpredictable, world of water-based painting. All levels are most welcome!

Loreen Oren graduated from Cornell University with a dual degree Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, followed by a Master of Architecture degree from Pratt Institute. Art and design as disciplines were instilled in her from a young age, and she is a third generation architect and artist. Loreen has traveled to over 40 countries, which has provided inspiration for her work. She works in various mediums, including watercolors, ink, acrylic and oil paint, but linear repetition inspired by nature is the essence.

Learn more: instagram.com/loreen.oren.art

Fee: $350 + $40 Non-Refundable Registration Fee

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

This pivotal workshop will provide a great experience of wood-firing as a group. Various approaches to using flashing slips, glazing with materials to create texture, and firing techniques will be emphasized. Specific placement in the kiln, for various effects from the flame, smoke, and ash accumulation will be an important component of the experience. Philosophy, design, and specific ways of processing pottery will be shared. A hands-on workshop will take place while the wood kiln cools. Information on clays and materials to use for this workshop will be provided.

Ben Owen III is an American potter born and raised in Seagrove, North Carolina. A sixth-generation ceramist learning from his family, Owen holds a BFA in Ceramics at East Carolina University. He was awarded a fellowship in Japan, and was a visiting artist in Jingdezhen, China. Ben continues to work in the family business, “Ben Owen Pottery,” established by his grandfather and father. Wood firing has continued to influence Ben's work by creating moments in time for color and surface effects from the process.

Learn more: benowenpottery.com

Fee: $1,030 + $40 Non-Refundable Registration Fee

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced

Join us for a dynamic exploration of drawing where you'll delve into the fundamentals of capturing form, image, and narrative through a wide array of media and tools. This workshop goes beyond the mechanics of drawing, inviting you to discover the profound connection between observation, understanding, and artistic expression. Engage in insightful lectures, stimulating exercises, and engaging presentations that fuel your artistic growth. This workshop is perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with drawing, whether as a foundation for further artistic pursuits or simply as a rewarding exploration of self-expression. This workshop welcomes artists of all skill levels. 

Kulvinder Kaur Dhew holds a BFA (Hons) from Bath Spa University and an MFA in Painting from The Royal College of Art in London. She was Head of Painting at the Dunedin Art School in New Zealand, and Lecturer at the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak on the Island of Borneo. Kulvinder’s work is included in many collections as diverse as Kazuo Ishiguro and MTV Europe. She received numerous Residencies including the prestigious Delfina Trust in London, ARCO in Lisbon, and most recently at The Vermont Studio Center. A recipient of the New Jersey Artist Fellowship Award, her drawings recently were featured in the book, Water’s Edge, edited by Lenore Manderson and Pulitzer Prize winner, Forrest Gander. Dhew is currently the Director of Sugar Maples Center For Creative Arts at the Catskill Mountain Foundation in New York.

Learn more: instagram.com/kulvinder_kaur_dhew

Fee: $545 + $40 Non-Refundable Registration Fee

Skill Level: Beginner To Advanced

This workshop is your gateway to the captivating world of natural perfumery. We'll start by covering the fascinating history and methods of scent extraction, and then delve into the principles of fragrance structure, composition, and how scents interact with your unique skin chemistry. Embark on a sensory adventure with a guided sampling of the 13 olfactory families before experimenting with over 50 raw materials from our extensive library. Design and create your own, bespoke natural perfume/cologne to take home, using professional skeletal formulas as your roadmap. For a personalized touch, infuse your fragrance with decorative flowers and gemstones. This workshop is perfect for anyone curious about the art of natural perfumery and eager to express their creativity through scent.

Michelle O’Carroll received her BA in architecture and MA in Urban Planning from the University of Florida, She received her MA in Architecture from Columbia University. As an architect, she specialized in sustainable design and worked with clients to create wholesome living spaces and landscapes. After years of practice, O’Carroll realized that while the impact of our surroundings is significant, a building is really the outermost layer of a person. Health is a dynamic state of balance between the mind, body and environment, and the skin is the interface between these inner and outer worlds. Michelle founded the flagship NYC herbarium, Bios Apothecary in 2016 to address this more intimate scale of wellness.

Learn more: biosapothecary.com

Fee: $290 + $40 Non-Refundable Registration fee

Ages: 9-12

Maude Adams Theater Hub
Catskill Mountain Foundation
and Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts present

Theater Explorers!

Is your child looking for an imaginative summer experience? Look no Further! MATH’s two-week workshop will be an immersive trip into all the things that go into making theater: script-writing, acting, directing, costuming, movement, production, puppets, and much more! Building small plays based on Super Hero Powers, participants will be working in teams to create original material that results in a showcase!

Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm

Students may attend one week or two weeks--if you'd like to attend both weeks, please register for both sessions.

More information: maudeadamsinfo@gmail.com or maudeadamstheaterhub.org

Fee: $240 PER SESSION + $35 Non-Refundable Registration Fee

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE!!!

Please submit all scholarship materials PRIOR TO REGISTRATION.

Scholarships are available to students enrolled full-time in Greene County schools

To apply please provide:

• A statement requesting scholarship

• A copy of most recent report card or school evaluation

• A recommendation letter from teacher

Scholarship Request must be received by June 17, 2024

Tuition with scholarship: $65 PER WEEK + $35 Registration Fee = $100

Materials should be submitted to Hillary Morse: morseh@catskillmtn.org

Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Focus your playful side and inner glaze alchemist! This workshop will emphasize throwing a variety of forms, including the instructor’s beloved teapot, and delves into the mesmerizing world of unorthodox glazing, blending and learning how to tweak Mayco's low-fire crystal glazes with their mid-range counterparts, for a kaleidoscope of unpredictable finishes. Expect luscious runs, marbled swirls, and delightful "dwippiness" (as the instructor puts it). We'll also explore his renowned handle-building techniques using unique materials like cane and reed, transforming your handled works into mini masterpieces. Come experiment, embrace the unexpected, and discover the magic of firing to cone 5-6 with the master of this approach.

Fong Choo has taught workshops across the US and internationally in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, Israel, Canada, and in his native Singapore. His work has also received numerous awards at The Smithsonian Craft Show, The Philadelphia Museum of Art Show and The American Craft Exposition. He is currently working on several patron-commissioned pieces.

Learn more: instagram.com/fongchoo.teapots

Fee: $590 + $40 Non-Refundable Registration Fee