Workshop (Ages 10-15) – Folk Music Here & There

Chapman Museum 348 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY, United States

Sessions: Thursday, July 27 and Friday, July 28, 2-3pm for both sessions Teacher: Rachael Howard Take a journey through the rich history of folk music. Learn about artists and styles unique to Glens Falls and perform folk music from around the world! This workshop is intended for children ages 10-15. Space is limited to 15...

$10

Takeyce Walter demo and artist talk

Heron Marsh Art Gallery, Paul Smith's VIC 8023 State Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY, United States

Free Visiting Artist Program Saranac Lake ArtWorks is proud to present an artist talk and live painting demonstration with capitol-area artist Takeyce Walter. Walter will demonstrate her mixed media painting technique with pastels and gouache on Sunday, August 6 from 1 - 4 PM at the Paul Smith’s College VIC, 8023 NY-30, Paul Smiths, NY...

Free

Impactful Voices Theater Camp

North Country School 4382 Cascade Road, Lake Placid, NY, United States

North Country School will run “Impactful Voices” 2023, a transformative weeklong theater camp for children in the Tri-Lakes area from August 7-12, 2023. This program offers young individuals an opportunity to explore their creativity, build confidence, and bring their voices to the forefront through the performing arts. Thanks to generous support from the Essex County...

Free

Story Publishing Camp (Grades 5-8)

Adirondack Center for Writing 15 Broadway, Saranac Lake

Write, design, and print your own original book (5 days, 15 hours class time) Instructor: Francesca Padilla Ages: Children in Grades 5-8 Cost: $100 – $250 (Sliding Scale, pay what you can) Goal: Students will write and edit their own creative writing pieces and design original books for distribution. Culminating event: Students will have the...

$100 – $250

Workshops with Chicago Storyteller Scott Whitehair

Whallonsburg Grange 1610 NY-22

Two workshops with legendary storyteller Scott Whitehair! Storytelling for Everyone Workshop, Saturday, September 16 from 12:30-2:45:  Scott will facilitate a workshop for storytellers who might want to use stories for personal performances or even in their work in nonprofits or companies. Learn the basics of storytelling while sharing and experimenting with the other participants. A...

$15

Profile Writing with Annie Stoltie

Adirondack Center for Writing 15 Broadway, Saranac Lake

In this 90-min workshop, Annie Stoltie (editor in chief of Adirondack Life) will teach participants how to approach a “profile” for magazine writing. The profile is a ‘portrait in words’, but how does a writer determine the angle, tone, and composition of that portrait? The class will cover how to identify and explore engaging angles...

$15

Drawing and Pastel Workshop

AuSable Forks Free Library 9 Church Lane, P.O. Box 179, Au Sable Forks, NY, United States

Join us for this three part series that will take the participant from the underlayment to the final piece!

by donation

2023 High School Writing Retreat

Paul Smith’s College 7777 NY-30, Paul Smiths, NY, United States

Register your school group for our free, two-day writing workshop for students in grades 9 – 12. Students from all over the North Country will study creative writing, performance, and collaboration with three renowned performance poets visiting from New York City. This year’s instructors are poets Roya Marsh, José Olivarez, and Jon Sands. The High...

FREE

2023 High School Writing Retreat

Paul Smith’s College 7777 NY-30, Paul Smiths, NY, United States

Register your school group for our free, two-day writing workshop for students in grades 9 – 12. Students from all over the North Country will study creative writing, performance, and collaboration with three renowned performance poets visiting from New York City. This year’s instructors are poets Roya Marsh, José Olivarez, and Jon Sands. The High...

FREE

Card Making for All Ages

AuSable Forks Free Library 9 Church Lane, P.O. Box 179, Au Sable Forks, NY, United States

Join us at the Au Sable Forks Free Library for this free card making workshop!

Free

Joe Ferris: Caricature Workshop

Upper Jay Art Center 12198 Old Rte 9n, Upper Jay, NY, United States

ArtWorks is proud to present Joe Ferris teaching how to begin being a caricature artists. At the Upper Jay Art Center and underwritten by the Pearsall Adirondack Foundation, FREE but please register because art supplies are provided. Contact ADMIN@SaranacLakeArtWorks.org.

Free

Tahawus Fall-to-Spring Workshops: Learn about making – Spun Cotton Ornaments with Tarah Delia

Tahawus Cultural Center 14234 Rt 9N, Au Sable Forks

Learn the basics to make a spun cotton ornament - that’s accessible for most ages, 5+. Enjoy some cozy Holiday cheer at Tahawus Center in Au Sable Forks! Wear something you don’t mind getting a bit messy. Paint happens! Bring your imagination. We're excited to see a variety of designs. Let’s get a jump on...

$10