Instructor: Christine Germani

21 & over, Thursday, February 21, 6:15 - 9:00 pm

Zentangles are unplanned, abstract, black & white works of art that are made up of beautiful patterns. The process of creating a Zentangle is considered a form of "artistic meditation." Students don't need special tools or technology - just pen and paper. In this BYOB evening, Christine Germani (student of The Zentangle Method creators, Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas) will teach you the tools you need to begin your own Zentangle journey.

Thursday Night Out: Loosen Up and Paint
Instructor: TBA
21 & over
Thursday, March 7, 6:15 - 9:00 pm 

BYOB and join us for an evening of self expression through paint! No paint-by-numbers, no pressure to be perfect – workshop will start with a simple still-life and progress from there. Participants will be encouraged to work at their own pace, and in their own style. No experience necessary; if you've never picked up a paintbrush, make this the first time! All supplies included. (remember, BYOB!)

NEW! Boost Your Creativity
Instructor: Emi Meulbroek
Adults, Saturday, March 9, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Do you think of yourself as a creative person? Most people don’t, but everyone IS. In this two-hour workshop, explore Creative Writing and Improv games and exercises that will get your creative juices flowing, no matter how else you spend your time at home, at work, with friends and family. This is a relaxed, non-judgmental environment where we’ll have some fun and try new avenues to unlock your creativity. You’re bound to discover a side of yourself you didn’t even know existed!

Fiber Now: Textile Artists on the Cutting Edge

On view: Thursday, March 14 - Saturday, April 27, 2019
Reception: Thursday, March 14 , 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Artists from a wide-range of backgrounds will gather together to exhibit works that feature a common "thread" - fiber! Curated by Jill Parry.

Instructor: Terry Taylor
21 & over, Thursday, March 14 & 21, 6:15 - 9:00 pm
BYOB and join us for two evenings of self expression through clay! In this two-session workshop we will be making a whimsical planter pot. The first session will be working with wet clay creating the ceramic planter. The second session will focus on glazing the pieces made in the first workshop. No experience necessary; enjoy the experience in a relaxed setting. If you've never touched a lump of clay before, make this your first time! All supplies and firing included. (Remember, BYOB!)

Instructor: Keith Levenson
Ages 10 - 13, Saturdays, March 16, 23, & 30, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Keith Levenson, Broadway’s Musical Director of “Annie”, “Dreamgirls”, and “Grease”, will lead each student in developing a Musical Theatre piece for a special presentation on the last Saturday of the 3 sessions.

Instructor: Natalya Aikens
21 & over, Thursday, March 21, 6:15 - 9:00 pm
Additional date: Thursday, March 28, 6:15 - 9:00 pm
Go green and recycle your plastic bags into a work of art! Bring a bunch of bags and learn to stitch with this "unusual" material, utilizing the colors and patterns that are unique to each bag. All supplies included (but bring bags if you would like). Instructor, Natalya Aikens, will be featured in Fiber Arts: Textile Artists on the Cutting Edge (see inside cover for more information).

Instructor: Terry Taylor
Ages 5 - 8, Saturday, March 23, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Ages 9 - 12, Saturday, March 23, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Celebrate the arrival of spring with happy polymer clay unicorns! Terry Taylor shows students how to make a unicorn by transforming balls, coils and cones of polymer clay into a one-of-a kind sculpture. All supplies included.

Ages 21 & over
• Thursday, April 25, 6:15 - 9:00 pm
• Additional Date: Thursday, May 16, 6:15 - 9:00 pm
BYOB and join us for an evening of self expression through paint! No paint-by-numbers, no pressure to be perfect – workshop will start with a simple still-life and progress from there. Participants will be encouraged to work at their own pace, and in their own style. No experience necessary;

So You Wanna Be A Songwriter?!
Ages 9 - 12 • Saturday, April 27, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
This workshop is designed for songwriters of all levels that want to learn how to harness their melodies and lyrics into a great song! Writers will be encouraged to bring in finished work or ideas for critique and discussion. In addition song forms in all genres will be analyzed for greater insight.

GARDEN ANIMALS
Ages 21 & over
Thursdays, May 2 & 9, 6:15 - 9:00 pm

BYOB and join the fun in the clay studio for two evenings of self expression through clay! In this two-session workshop we will be making whimsical garden animals to jazz up your garden or flowerbed. The first session will be working with wet clay creating the animals. The second workshop will focus on glazing the pieces created in the first workshop. No experience necessary; enjoy the experience in a relaxed setting. If you've never touched a lump of clay before, make this your first time! All supplies and firing included.

On view: Thursday, May 9 - Saturday, May 25, 2019
Reception: Thursday, May 9, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Since 2001, The Rye Arts Center has presented the ever-popular community favorite, Painters on Location. Join us for this special exhibit, featuring works from the private collections of previous year’s attendees, as we celebrate this Rye institution and look forward to POL 2019 in September.

Adults (Ages 18 & up)
Saturday, May 11, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Enjoy a day of painting outside with Larry D'Amico, whose many years of plein-air painting experience will guide you through a successful outdoor session. Colors abound in the springtime, with a multitude of locations to paint; gather your supplies and head outdoors! See our website for a supply list. Students will be notified of Rye location in advance.

Wednesday, May 15, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm • New Canaan, CT

We will explore the renowned River building, designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning architectural firm SANAA, and experience three of the 80 acres of Grace Farms, along with its expansive vistas and permanent art installations by Beatriz Milhazes, Teresita Fernandez, Thomas Demand and Olafur Eliasson. Boxed lunches to follow tour.

Ages 21 & over
• Thursday, May 16, 6:15 - 9:00 pm
BYOB and join us for an evening of self expression through paint! No paint-by-numbers, no pressure to be perfect – workshop will start with a simple still-life and progress from there. Participants will be encouraged to work at their own pace, and in their own style. No experience necessary; if you've never picked up a paintbrush, make this the first time! All supplies included. (remember, BYOB!)

Ages 11 & up • Saturday, May 18, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Join instructor, Lauren Rubino, for a one day workshop based on our popular summer program! Working from nature is a wonderful way to connect with your surroundings while learning composition, form, and light. Students will sketch on the grounds of the RAC, then set up their easel to complete their masterpiece. All supplies included.

Ages 5 - 8 • Saturday, May 18, 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Ages 9 - 12 • Saturday, May 18, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Learn how to transform a block of polymer clay into a friendly alligator using simple shapes! Includes all materials.

On view: Thursday, May 30 - Saturday, June 22, 2019
Reception: Thursday, May 30, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Celebrate the works of the talented instructors and students at The Rye Arts Center. This community favorite is a culmination of works by young and old, novice, and accomplished.

Summer Warm Up Weeks (Ages 3.5 - 5)
June 10 - 14 and June 17 - 21
9:15 am - 12:00 pm
This morning program is an educational, multi-disciplinary creative arts immersion program designed specifically for your Pre-K child. Your child will explore the arts while developing cognitive, social, creative and motor skills through drawing, painting, music and creative movement. Please pack a nut free morning snack.

Fiber Now: Textile Artists on the Cutting Edge

On view: Thursday, March 14 - Saturday, April 27, 2019
Reception: Thursday, March 14 , 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Artists from a wide-range of backgrounds will gather together to exhibit works that feature a common "thread" - fiber! Curated by Jill Parry.

On view: Thursday, May 9 - Saturday, May 25, 2019
Reception: Thursday, May 9, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Since 2001, The Rye Arts Center has presented the ever-popular community favorite, Painters on Location. Join us for this special exhibit, featuring works from the private collections of previous year’s attendees, as we celebrate this Rye institution and look forward to POL 2019 in September.

On view: Thursday, May 30 - Saturday, June 22, 2019
Reception: Thursday, May 30, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Celebrate the works of the talented instructors and students at The Rye Arts Center. This community favorite is a culmination of works by young and old, novice, and accomplished.