Art Instruction | Westchester & Putnam

Offering group and individual fine art instruction in a variety of locations in greater NYC, the Hudson Valley, Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Ulster and Fairfield Counties.

Private Art Lessons (all levels)

Personalized art lessons tailored to your unique goals and skill level. Our private art classes offer one-on-one guidance from professional artists, ensuring a customized learning experience that nurtures your artistic growth. All media can be used including watercolor, oil and acrylic paint, gouache, inks, pencil, charcoal, chalk and oil pastels. Any who wish to create within a wide range of subject such as still life, portraits, figure, animal portraits and landscapes.

Painting Class for Beginners

There are many approaches to painting. Sometimes the amount of information presented can be overwhelming. We enjoy leading students through a set of what has been interpreted as the fundamental “elements of art”. These elements are a great support system, which invite you to further explore ways of unique visual interpretation. These elements present the groundwork necessary to lay a foundation for beginners. Each class with bring you through a series of exercises and examples for you to explore each element of art. Students may work in the painting medium of choice (pastel, acrylic and / or oil paint), please contact me for a list of supplies.
Fridays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Railyard Arts Studio in Croton Falls, NY.

Painting & Drawing Class - All Levels

It is important for an artist to be nurtured and guided through their own personalized process. There is a gamut of different approaches in order to solve a painting. Various painting approaches and techniques will be covered in this all levels class. Students are welcome to work from a number of inspirations, including still life and/or printed images. Students are welcome to use mediums such as, watercolors, pencil, charcoal, chalk pastel, oil pastels, inks, gouache, acrylics and oil paints. Please contact me for a list of supplies.
Thursdays 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Railyard Arts Studio in Croton Falls, NY.

Outdoor Painting - Plein Air Painting

Outdoor landscape painting, also known Plein Air Painting, a wonderful way be fully inspired to capture an outdoor scene. read more…

Painting Abstracted Botanicals

Discover techniques to observe and interpret botanical forms, developing your own unique abstract painting process. Through guided exploration, students will learn deconstruction methods to break down natural shapes, access essential visual elements, and build a strong artistic foundation—leading to a dynamic and expressive final piece.

Portfolio Development for Teens

Our private art classes offer one-on-one guidance from professional artists, helping you showcase your unique creativity and talents. Students will focus on mastering techniques, refining personal style, and curating your best work to make a lasting impression.

Drawing

Discover the beauty of dry media with pencil and chalk pastels in this hands-on class! Whether you're new to drawing or looking to refine your skills, you'll explore various techniques for creating stunning textures, shading, and vibrant colors. From the precision of pencil sketches to the bold, expressive strokes of chalk pastels, each session will encourage experimentation and creativity. Perfect for those eager to develop their mastery of dry media and enhance their artistic range.

Watercolor Painting

Explore Watercolor in a variety of styles and techniques to bring your artistic vision to life! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class will guide you through diverse methods such as wet-on-wet, layering, and dry brushing. Each session encourages bold creativity and experimentation, allowing you to discover the endless possibilities of watercolor painting. Perfect for anyone eager to expand their artistic range and develop a deeper understanding of watercolor’s unique fluidity.

Portrait Sketch Meetups

Join us in Danbury, CT every other Friday night taking turns drawing one another’s portrait. Join our Meetup Group Here!

Mixed Media Class / Art Journaling

Perhaps you are curious about the fun and exploratory approach to making and building a work of art. Together, we will learn how to apply various methods using wet and dry media, collage and imagery. Learn how to exercise your creative muscle, structure and execute within the limits of each type of media.

Go with the Flow! Pour Painting

Fluid painting has gained much popularity in recent years. I love this paint application for its slow unfolding of visual delights! These fluid or “pour” paintings are an interesting alternative to traditional brush work and paint application. A beautiful and mesmerizing approach to covering your canvas. Let your paintings unravel themselves through a series of applications. This workshop is a wonderful experience to appreciate the relationships between colors, and the role of gravity, viscosity, and happenstance that takes place while making art.

Chi Gong & Art

Hands Like Clouds

An introductory class to focus on incorporating your breath into your artwork using ancient QiGong movements to cultivate and connect awareness with your Chi.

Mobile and Virtual Art Classes with Keith Yerger

Paint, Draw & Sculpt Family Class

Open to all ages and skill levels, this engaging class invites students to explore their unique artistic voice through a variety of mediums, including paint, colored pencils, watercolor, pastels, and sculpture. With expert artist Keith Yerger participants will refine their skills, experiment with new techniques, and bring their creative visions to life. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, the possibilities are limitless—discover, create, and express yourself!

Sculpture with Keith Yerger

Sculpture is a great hands-on tactile experience for any age. Our traveling sculptor Keith Yerger works in a variety of materials such as clay, wax, stone, recycled or “found” objects.

Kids Sculpture and Much More! (virtual)

Join Keith Yerger is this virtual sculpture class where students will learn how to render in three-dimensional form. Students will learn to create and problem solve using a variety of materials.Each child will be supported and guided to apply their own individual creative “spin” on the project!

Kids Painting & Drawing (virtual)

The possibilities are endless in this kids class! Join renowned artist and instructor Keith Yerger in this multi-faceted art class where students are prompted to find their own artistic individuality using a range of art supply types such as paint, colored pencil, watercolor and pastel.