Collage is an exciting and engaging way to spontaneously  build expressive art.  We will fuse layers of freely painted and prepared magazine pages, a quick and simple technique that allows for a wrinkle free surface .  A large choice of prepared papers, additional magazines and other ephemera will be provided, but please feel free to bring papers that inspire you. 
$35 for LARAC members/$40 for non-members. For all artistic abilities, no experience necessary. All materials supplied.

Art Instructor Patrice Jarvis-Weber presents her ever-popular acrylic painting workshop. Participants will practice art skills exploring color, form, value and proportions, using acrylic paints to create a finished 8”x8” painting, while learning a little about the inspiration for this workshop: "Lily" by Georgia O’Keeffe. 
$35 for LARAC members/$40 for non-members. For all artistic abilities, all materials supplied.

Artists are invited to bring in a couple of pieces of their work, either completed or in process, to be constructively critiqued by their peers in a supportive, encouraging environment. Peer art critiques help bring different perspectives to an artist’s work, enhancing understanding of where a piece or series may be going, what might be working well or what might need a little more work.

This event is free and open to all artists and art enthusiasts. Please RVSP to programs@larac.org.

Join us to learn all about Gouache, in this 2 hour workshop taught by well-known painter Eden Compton. It's a super fun water based medium that is easy to use, clean up and transport. Gouache is opaque watercolor and can be used in a variety of ways to create rich and vibrant paintings.  It quickly becomes addictive! There are a few tricks and tips that will make learning this fun medium a bit easier and quicker than trying to learn on your own.   Topics covered will be types of gouache, color mixing, brush handling, paper and supports and suggestions for putting together a good gouache kit for plein air.  Demos and one on one instruction will help take your gouache practice to a new level.  Paper, brushes, palettes and basic sets of gouache will be available but it is recommended to purchase the Japanese Jelly Gouache from Amazon if you think you will want to continue painting with gouache after the workshop. 
$55 for LARAC members/$60 for non-members. For all artistic levels.

Bonnie Coulter leads participants in this fun workshop weaving an 8”x8” Jumbo potholder. Participants choose the design and select from a wonderful collection of 100% cotton loop colors. Each potholder is unique and personal, and finished with a wooden loop, and each participant receives a surprise thank you gift from the instructor. All materials supplied and dessert is included!

$45 LARAC members/ $50 non-members

In this informative artist development program, artist Susan Hoffer will share her experiences applying to galleries, juried shows and opportunities, artist residencies and grants in an informal conversation with LARAC staff and attendees, followed by a Q & A session. This program is ideal for artists who are interested in learning about what might be the next steps for their careers and art practice.

To register for this event, please call 518-798-1144 x2 or stop by Lapham Gallery during gallery hours.

$10 for LARAC members/$15 for non-members

Learn and become more comfortable with painting in watercolor. Participants will practice watercolor techniques to learn some of the magic of the medium, then will apply these techniques in creating their own watercolor landscape inspired by the natural beauty of our region. Watercolor artist Diane Swanson will work with each artist through the creative process, with tips on how to handle composition, color and brushwork.  This workshop is for all artistic abilities and all materials will be provided.

$35 for LARAC members/$45 for non-members. For all artistic abilities. All materials supplied.

This photography workshop conducted by Photographer Drew Monthie, consists of a series of three Saturday sessions: June 15, June 29, and July 13. All sessions run from 10am-noon. The first session meets at 10am on June 15 in Lapham Gallery, followed by an exploration of nearby outdoor surroundings. The remaining two sessions will be held at locations designated by the instructor.

We will spend some time learning about plants and animals and ways to identify them, focus on shooting techniques, creativity and composing a great photo before editing. We will also spend time out in the field photographing subjects. Whether you take pictures with a smart phone or a dedicated camera, this course will help you further develop your photography skills for nature subjects.

$95 for LARAC members/$100 for non-members.