It’s a fabulous line up for our Saturday Family Arts Program! There’s something for the whole family with offerings by four of our talented local artists.

For children 5 & under: Musical Picnic with Chelsea Snider

***Please note: children under the age of 3 must have a caregiver in the room with them. Children between the ages of 3-5 may attend with a caregiver on site, but who may be participating in our Adult Caregiver workshop.

Discover the wide world of percussion instruments with this interactive workshop by Wheelhouse teacher and percussionist Chelsea Snider! We will explore varied instruments, and get creative about other ways of playing with sound.

For children ages 5-10(ish): Clay Play with Asia Sosnowski

Saturday’s clay sessions will be a general exploration of clay in both solid and slip forms, combined with social energy and engagement while experiencing various sensory and creative impulses. Clay sessions are messy and very energetic, come prepared with mud clothes, muddy buddies, or waders with boots, and a small towel if possible!

For youth and adults ages 10 & up: Photography with Hillary Baack

The multi-talented Hillary Baack will guide participants in cultivating their photographic eye, and introduce techniques for framing portraiture, still lifes, or other subjects, following participants’ interests. Basic photo editing skills will also be shared. Participants may use their own humble phone cameras to learn techniques for beautiful photography, and we will also have some photo devices available for those without their own phones.

This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of The Of ice of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by CREATE Council on the Arts.

It’s a fabulous line up for our Saturday Family Arts Program! There’s something for the whole family with offerings by four of our talented local artists.

For children 5 & under: Life Drawing with Stephanie Dougherty

***Please note: children under the age of 3 must have a caregiver in the room with them. Children between the ages of 3-5 may attend with a caregiver on site, but who may be participating in our Adult Caregiver workshop.

This workshop will introduce the youngest artists to drawing techniques that will help them develop the skills to bring their visions to life. Many young children are highly interested in drawing people and animals, but can also face frustration when their attempts don’t match their imaginings. By helping children to refine their ideas, and by specific techniques for approaching drawings of from life, children will build their artistic capabilities. Very little ones are welcome to explore mark-making techniques free-style!

For children ages 5-10(ish): Filmmaking in the Wild: Using Dreams and Nature to Shape our Stories with Ryan Balas

In this workshop, youth will be introduced to some basic video techniques that can contribute to evocative visual storytelling.

For youth ages 10 - 19 (ish): Photography with Hillary Baack

The multi-talented Hillary Baack will guide participants in cultivating their photographic eye, and introduce techniques for framing portraiture, still lifes, or other subjects, following participants’ interests. Basic photo editing skills will also be shared. Participants may use their own humble phone cameras to learn techniques for beautiful photography, and we will also have some photo devices available for those without their own phones.

For adult caregivers: Mosaic Technique Discovery

Students will be led in a hands-on discovery of working with some different types of materials and tools used in mosaic making. 

We will begin with a lesson in the safe handling of stained glass, ceramic tiles and pottery shards and the different tools used in cutting the material into smaller pieces and different shapes. Small colorful pebbles, gemstones and sea shells will also be available for use. Books from my personal library will be available to look through and hand outs with mosaic information will be given. 

Students can then choose from a variety of materials for their palette of colors and textures to work from. A small wooden base, either a panel or picture frame/ or a large seashell, or a small terracotta pot can be chosen along with a small cup of thin set cement and an applicator. Once the thinset is applied to the base section by section, they can press the tiles into place. Using this method of application  for a one day workshop allows for the completion of a small project. 

We will talk about designs, what makes a good image choice for mosaics, patterns, how the background can make the subject pop out or disappear and how the direction in which tiles are placed affect the feeling of the piece. 

This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of The Of ice of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by CREATE Council on the Arts.

It’s a fabulous line up for our Saturday Family Arts Program! There’s something for the whole family with offerings by four of our talented local artists.

For children 5 & under: Color Theory with Stephanie Dougherty

***Please note: children under the age of 3 must have a caregiver in the room with them. Children between the ages of 3-5 may attend with a caregiver on site, but who may be participating in our Adult Caregiver workshop.

This workshop will provide an introduction to Two-Dimensional Art with some focused color Theory practices. We will discuss common principles and elements of art while learning ways to guide our own work. Learning about these concepts can help us sharpen our ideas already living within, and how we can strongly portray them. I will offer an array of media to choose from and a variety of surfaces to work on. Children can choose from several color-mixing approaches.

For children ages 5-10(ish): Filmmaking in the Wild: Using Dreams and Nature to Shape our Stories with Ryan Balas

In this workshop, youth will be introduced to some basic video techniques that can contribute to evocative visual storytelling.

For youth ages 10 - 19 (ish): Mosaic Technique Discovery with Christine Moss

Students will be led in a hands-on discovery of working with some different types of materials and tools used in mosaic making. 

We will begin with a lesson in the safe handling of stained glass, ceramic tiles and pottery shards and the different tools used in cutting the material into smaller pieces and different shapes. Small colorful pebbles, gemstones and sea shells will also be available for use. Books from my personal library will be available to look through and hand outs with mosaic information will be given. 

Students can then choose from a variety of materials for their palette of colors and textures to work from. A small wooden base, either a panel or picture frame/ or a large seashell, or a small terracotta pot can be chosen along with a small cup of thin set cement and an applicator. Once the thinset is applied to the base section by section, they can press the tiles into place. Using this method of application  for a one day workshop allows for the completion of a small project. 

We will talk about designs, what makes a good image choice for mosaics, patterns, how the background can make the subject pop out or disappear and how the direction in which tiles are placed affect the feeling of the piece. 

For adult caregivers: Photography with Hillary Baack

The multi-talented Hillary Baack will guide participants in cultivating their photographic eye, and introduce techniques for framing portraiture, still lifes, or other subjects, following participants’ interests. Basic photo editing skills will also be shared. Participants will use their humble phone cameras to learn techniques for beautiful photography.

This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of The Of ice of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by CREATE Council on the Arts.

Our monthly community meal will honor our Operations Manager, Christina Dietmann, for almost ten years of work with Wheelhouse. Christina will be moving on at the end of the school year into her next chapter. We will miss you!

It’s a fabulous line up for our Saturday Family Arts Program! There’s something for the whole family with offerings by four of our talented local artists.

For children 5 & under: Painting with Plants with Hannah Ross

***Please note: children under the age of 3 must have a caregiver in the room with them. Children between the ages of 3-5 may attend with a caregiver on site, but who may be participating in our Adult Caregiver workshop.

A sensory exploration on watercolor paper using paints made from flowers and food scraps.  We will create works of art using homemade watercolors from non toxic plant pigments, kids will get to touch, feel and smell the materials that the colors are made from during the class. An introduction to the rainbow of colors that can be created from foods and flowers that we see everyday. 

For children ages 5-10(ish): Clay Play with Asia Sosnowski

Time to play with clay! Children will have the opportunity to dive into the soothing sensory world of clay, learning basic clay shaping techniques as they do so.

For youth ages 10 - 19 (ish): Mosaic Techniques Discovery with Christine Moss

Students will be led in a hands-on discovery of working with some different types of materials and tools used in mosaic making. 

We will begin with a lesson in the safe handling of stained glass, ceramic tiles and pottery shards and the different tools used in cutting the material into smaller pieces and different shapes. Small colorful pebbles, gemstones and sea shells will also be available for use. Books from my personal library will be available to look through and hand outs with mosaic information will be given. 

Students can then choose from a variety of materials for their palette of colors and textures to work from. A small wooden base, either a panel or picture frame/ or a large seashell, or a small terracotta pot can be chosen along with a small cup of thin set cement and an applicator. Once the thinset is applied to the base section by section, they can press the tiles into place. Using this method of application  for a one day workshop allows for the completion of a small project. 

We will talk about designs, what makes a good image choice for mosaics, patterns, how the background can make the subject pop out or disappear and how the direction in which tiles are placed affect the feeling of the piece. 

For adult caregivers: Capoeira Angola with Taganyahu Swaby

Capoeira Angola is an Afro-Brazilian martial art dance with a liberatory purpose and strong musical tradition at its core.  Capoeira Angola is a movement practice that facilitates play. The performing of it is called play and not dancing or fighting as it centers joy and reciprocal interaction through music. It is also an Afro-diasporic tradition that complements Africana studies, and can serve as an important home and refuge for all students and Afro-descended students in particular.  For some videos see here and here. 

This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of The Of ice of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by CREATE Council on the Arts.

It’s a fabulous line up for our Saturday Family Arts Program! There’s something for the whole family with offerings by four of our talented local artists.

For children 5 & under: Nature as Inspiration with Ngonda Badilla

***Please note: children under the age of 3 must have a caregiver in the room with them. Children between the ages of 3-5 may attend with a caregiver on site, but who may be participating in our Adult Caregiver workshop.

Using nature and natural materials to inspire creativity, this workshop will cultivate connection with the natural world. Children will use their senses to adventure in our forest and meadow spaces, then explore their own artistic expression through natural materials.

For children ages 5-10(ish): Creative Fusion Movement with Anna Mayta

Explore the world of movement! This lively creative multicultural movement class introduces children to the basic dance concepts such as rhythm, space, and bodily awareness. Props, and a diverse, traditional music selections are incorporated into the class. Plus multicultural emphasis in learning about different dance styles such as Flamenco, Classical Indian, Modern, Latin, and African.

For youth ages 10 - 19 (ish): Capoeira Angola with Taganyahu Swaby

Capoeira Angola is an Afro-Brazilian martial art dance with a liberatory purpose and strong musical tradition at its core.  Capoeira Angola is a movement practice that facilitates play. The performing of it is called play and not dancing or fighting as it centers joy and reciprocal interaction through music. It is also an Afro-diasporic tradition that complements Africana studies, and can serve as an important home and refuge for all students and Afro-descended students in particular.  For some videos see here and here. 

For adult caregivers: Clay Play with Asia Sosnowski

Time to play with clay! Grown-ups will have the opportunity to dive into the soothing sensory world of clay, learning basic hand building techniques as they do so.

This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of The Of ice of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by CREATE Council on the Arts.

It’s a fabulous line up for our Saturday Family Arts Program! There’s something for the whole family with offerings by four of our talented local artists.

For children 5 & under: Nature as Inspiration with Ngonda Badilla

***Please note: children under the age of 3 must have a caregiver in the room with them. Children between the ages of 3-5 may attend with a caregiver on site, but who may be participating in our Adult Caregiver workshop.

Using nature and natural materials to inspire creativity, this workshop will cultivate connection with the natural world. Children will use their senses to adventure in our forest and meadow spaces, then explore their own artistic expression through natural materials.

For children ages 5-10(ish): Creative Fusion Movement with Anna Mayta

Explore the world of movement! This lively creative multicultural movement class introduces children to the basic dance concepts such as rhythm, space, and bodily awareness. Props, and a diverse, traditional music selections are incorporated into the class. Plus multicultural emphasis in learning about different dance styles such as Flamenco, Classical Indian, Modern, Latin, and African.

For youth ages 10 - 19 (ish): Filmmaking in the Wild: Using Dreams and Nature to Shape our Stories with Ryan Balas

In this workshop, youth will be introduced to some basic videography techniques that can contribute to visual storytelling.

For adult caregivers: Photography with Hillary Baack

The multi-talented Hillary Baack will guide participants in cultivating their photographic eye, and introduce techniques for framing portraiture, still lifes, or other subjects, following participants’ interests. Basic photo editing skills will also be shared. Participants will use their humble phone cameras to learn techniques for beautiful photography.

This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of The Of ice of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by CREATE Council on the Arts.

It’s a fabulous line up for the kick-off of our Saturday Family Arts Program! There’s something for the whole family with offerings by four of our talented local artists.

For children 5 & under: Creative Fusion Movement with Anna Mayta

***Please note: children under the age of 3 must have a caregiver in the room with them. Children between the ages of 3-5 may attend with a caregiver on site, but who may be participating in our Adult Caregiver workshop.

Explore the world of movement! This lively creative multicultural movement class introduces children to the basic dance concepts such as rhythm, space, and bodily awareness. Props, and a diverse, traditional music selections are incorporated into the class. Plus multicultural emphasis in learning about different dance styles such as Flamenco, Classical Indian, Modern, Latin, and African.

For children ages 5-10(ish): Capoeira Angola with Taganyahu Swaby

Capoeira Angola is an Afro-Brazilian martial art dance with a liberatory purpose and strong musical tradition at its core.  Capoeira Angola is a movement practice that facilitates play. The performing of it is called play and not dancing or fighting as it centers joy and reciprocal interaction through music. It is also an Afro-diasporic tradition that complements Africana studies, and can serve as an important home and refuge for all students and Afro-descended students in particular.  For some videos see here and here. 

For youth ages 10 - 19 (ish): Filmmaking in the Wild: Using Dreams and Nature to Shape our Stories with Ryan Balas

In this workshop, youth will be introduced to some basic videography techniques that can contribute to visual storytelling.

For adult caregivers: Clay Play with Asia Sosnowski

Time to play with clay! Grown-ups will have the opportunity to dive into the soothing sensory world of clay, learning basic hand building techniques as they do so.

This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of The Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by CREATE Council on the Arts.

Take a little break…Bring your kids, and come play in our play yard and classroom spaces while we make your family dinner! We’ll provide the basics (beans, rice, cheese, tortillas - both wheat flour & gluten-free), you bring your favorite toppings and make your own tacos for your crew. Grown-ups chat, kids play, and everyone gets home before the witching hour begins. Every first Thursday. Hope to see you! R.S.V.P.’s are helpful by not required; contact alanna@catskillwheelhouse.org.

This weekend, come shop sustainably and play! It's time for our biannual clothing swap. Bring clothes to trade or just come to shop! Gently used kids and adult clothing accepted. If you can volunteer to help us set up or take items for donation after the event, please let us know. All are welcome!

Take a little break…Bring your kids, and come play in our play yard and classroom spaces while we make your family dinner! We’ll provide the basics (beans, rice, cheese, tortillas - both wheat flour & gluten-free), you bring your favorite toppings and make your own tacos for your crew. Grown-ups chat, kids play, and everyone gets home before the witching hour begins. Every first Thursday. Hope to see you! R.S.V.P.’s are helpful by not required; contact alanna@catskillwheelhouse.org.

Solidarity Saturdays are a forum for exploring how we as a group of caregivers and children can support the most vulnerable members of our communities. People of all ages are invited to gather with us to educate ourselves about specific injustices, both locally and nationally, and identify ways in which we can take better care of one another. Activities might include creating art, reading groups & story times, discussions, guest speakers, engaging in action calls such as letter writing or calling elected representatives, building networks for mutual aid, or exploring other ideas that arise. Children of all ages are welcome, playful engagement is encouraged!

R.S.V.P.’s are helpful by not required; contact alanna@catskillwheelhouse.org.

Take a little break…Bring your kids, and come play in our play yard and classroom spaces while we make your family dinner! We’ll provide the basics (beans, rice, cheese, tortillas - both wheat flour & gluten-free), you bring your favorite toppings and make your own tacos for your crew. Grown-ups chat, kids play, and everyone gets home before the witching hour begins. Every first Thursday. Hope to see you! R.S.V.P.’s are helpful by not required; contact alanna@catskillwheelhouse.org.

Let’s celebrate friends and friendship! We will be making cards and friendship-focused crafts, read friendship stories together, listen to songs about friendship, and enjoy some yummy snacks!

Solidarity Saturdays are a forum for exploring how we as a group of caregivers and children can support the most vulnerable members of our communities. People of all ages are invited to gather with us to educate ourselves about specific injustices, both locally and nationally, and identify ways in which we can take better care of one another. Activities might include creating art, reading groups & story times, discussions, guest speakers, engaging in action calls such as letter writing or calling elected representatives, building networks for mutual aid, or exploring other ideas that arise. Children of all ages are welcome, playful engagement is encouraged!

This month, we will be facilitating activities designed to learn and engage with the important local initiatives focused on supporting immigrant communities.

R.S.V.P.’s are helpful by not required; contact alanna@catskillwheelhouse.org.

Take a little break…Bring your kids, and come play in our play yard and classroom spaces while we make your family dinner! We’ll provide the basics (beans, rice, cheese, tortillas - both wheat flour & gluten-free), you bring your favorite toppings and make your own tacos for your crew. Grown-ups chat, kids play, and everyone gets home before the witching hour begins. Every first Thursday. Hope to see you! R.S.V.P.’s are helpful by not required; contact alanna@catskillwheelhouse.org.

Join us to learn more about our preschool and toddler Community School programs. During this drop-in Open House, staff and current parents will be on site to share information about curriculum, logistics, and more. Families are welcome to stop by at any time during this window. Children are welcome to attend along with caregivers, and to explore our play spaces.