Wallkill River School (Formerly"Landscapes on Location") is a plein air painting workshop held throughout the mid-Hudson area on organic farms, & historic sites. Open to all media and levels of ability, workshops begin with a demonstration and end with a group critique & picnic. Beginning artists are often paired with experienced painters in their medium, and individual attention is given to all. Demonstrations by 12 well-known regional artists who's work follows in the the Hudson River School tradition. We host two benefit auctions during the painting season for nonprofits. This gives you a chance to meet art collectors, talk about your work, and make sales. Participants can sign up for as many/few classes they want from May-Nov. Classes are held on site on sundays from 9:30 am until 12 noon, critique & picnic from 12-1pm. 

Basic Drawing Class (based on Betty Edward's "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain")  An intensive beginning drawing class that unlocks your artistic potential. A guided tour of Betty Edwards' groundbreaking book, leading you through the five basic skills of drawing. Learn to use a tool invented by Albrecht Durer during the Renaissance that has helped artist draw in proportion & prespective for hundreds of years. Create the illusion of realism by learning value and shading. You will do an accurate self portrait by the end of class. Classes offered in the winter. To register click register for a class