Art School of Columbia County

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Nurture learning, creativity, and community through the visual arts

Since its founding in 2012, the Art School of Columbia County has been housed in an historic schoolhouse building and is located on a bucolic landscape, with studio spaces and a gallery inside. Our mission is guided by supporting artistic expression for youth, teens and adults while serving people from diverse, socio-economic backgrounds. Through our work in education and the visual arts, we do not discriminate on any level with regard to people’s abilities to participate. Our work welcomes you here and also brings us locally and regionally, wherever you are….. we look forward to seeing you.

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Classes

We offer year-round art programming for youth, teens and adults with a wide range of art classes and workshops, from several weeks to weekend long. We hope you’ll discover a variety of options to fulfill your interests and creative pursuits.

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Spring/Summer 2025 Classes

Summer Art Camp for children ages 8-13
$500.00

Two one week sessions, and a two week option with a $50 discount

August 11-15 9-3 $500

August 18-22 9-3 $500

August 11-22 9-3 $950
Introduction to Paper Making with Amelia McIsaac
$75.00

Sunday, May 25, 1 – 4pm
Indigo Dyeing with Amelia McIsaac
$75.00

Sunday, July 27th, 1 – 4pm
Unlocking Abstract Mixed Media with Tim Ebneth session 2
$280.00

Thursdays, June 5 – July 3

1:30 – 4:30pm
Exploring Abstract Watercolor with Tim Ebneth
$280.00

Mondays, June 2 – June 30

1:30 – 4:30pm
Let’s Get Growing FREE COMMUNITY EVENT Seed Swap and Volunteer Day
$0.00

Saturday, May 17, 12 – 3pm
Printing and Collage with Gelli Plates and More with Laurie Sussman Session 1
$200.00

Tuesdays, May 6 – May 27

12:30 – 3pm
The Joys of Acrylic Painting with Liz Shelly session 2
$240.00

Mondays, June 16, 23, 30 and July 14

1:30 – 4:30pm
Figure Drawing Fridays – Female Model
$20.00

Fridays, 1:30 – 4:30pm, April 18, 25

Fridays, 10am – 1pm, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27
The Joys of Acrylic Painting with Liz Shelly
$240.00

Mondays, May 12, 19, June 2 and 9

1:30 – 4:30pm
Exploring Drawing and Buildings in Landscapes with David Lesako session 2
$160.00

Tuesdays, June 24 – July 15

10am – 12pm
Exploring Drawing and Buildings in Landscapes with David Lesako Session 1
$160.00

Tuesdays, May 20 – June 10

10am – 12pm
Printing and Collage with Gelli Plates and More with Laurie Sussman Session 3
$200.00

Tuesdays, September 9 – 30

12:30 – 3pm
Printing and Collage with Gelli Plates and More with Laurie Sussman Session 2
$200.00

Tuesdays, June 10 – July 1

12:30 – 3pm
Painting in Oils: with Bob Watkins session 2
$300.00

Wednesdays, May 28 – June 25

5:30pm – 8:30pm
Painting in Oils: with Bob Watkins
$300.00

Wednesdays, April 23 – May 21

5:30pm – 8:30pm
Intro to Oil Painting: with Bob Watkins Starting session 2
$300.00

Wednesdays, May 28 – June 25

12pm – 3pm
Intro to Oil Painting: with Bob Watkins
$300.00

Wednesdays, April 23 – May 21

12pm – 3pm
Figure Drawing Fridays – Male Model
$20.00

Fridays, 10am – 1pm, April 4, 11, 18, 25

Fridays, 1:30 – 4:30pm, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27

Gallery and ASCC News

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Art School of Columbia County Annual Faculty Exhibit:
Opening Reception on Saturday, March 22, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Exhibiting artists include: Amelia McIsaac, Bob Watkins, David Lesako, Tim Ebneth, Liz Shelley & Mary Flinn

Liz Shelley

Tim Ebneth

Mary Flinn

Bob Watkins

David Lesako

Amelia McIsaac

The Art School of Columbia County would like to acknowledge the generous support of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, The Spark of Hudson and Stewart’s Shops.

Testimonials

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“I am so happy I have found this pocket of creativity in the county!”

— ASCC student

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“Learning at ASCC has brought me JOY and expanded my painterly vision. Thanks so much.”

— ASCC student

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“Great school, great teachers, great instructor, great ambiance, great location.”

— ASCC student

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“I want to thank ASCC for helping me do something I wouldn’t have been able to do.”

— ASCC scholarship recipient

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“I enjoyed myself so much. I would definitely take another class here. I loved the atmosphere.”

— ASCC student

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“Thank you for encouraging art!”

— ASCC student

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“We are lucky to have this place.”

— ASCC student

We’re part of the community

Through consistently dynamic programming both at the Art School of Columbia County and in schools, libraries, and community centers throughout the County, ASCC has sought to enrich and serve the lives of its diverse populations.

Classes

Summer Art Camp for children ages 8-13

Introduction to Paper Making with Amelia McIsaac

Indigo Dyeing with Amelia McIsaac

Unlocking Abstract Mixed Media with Tim Ebneth session 2

Exploring Abstract Watercolor with Tim Ebneth

Let’s Get Growing FREE COMMUNITY EVENT Seed Swap and Volunteer Day

Printing and Collage with Gelli Plates and More with Laurie Sussman Session 1

The Joys of Acrylic Painting with Liz Shelly session 2

Figure Drawing Fridays – Female Model

The Joys of Acrylic Painting with Liz Shelly

Exploring Drawing and Buildings in Landscapes with David Lesako session 2

Exploring Drawing and Buildings in Landscapes with David Lesako Session 1

Printing and Collage with Gelli Plates and More with Laurie Sussman Session 3

Printing and Collage with Gelli Plates and More with Laurie Sussman Session 2

Painting in Oils: with Bob Watkins session 2

Painting in Oils: with Bob Watkins

Intro to Oil Painting: with Bob Watkins Starting session 2

Intro to Oil Painting: with Bob Watkins

Figure Drawing Fridays – Male Model

Gallery and ASCC News

Exhibiting artists include: Amelia McIsaac, Bob Watkins, David Lesako, Tim Ebneth, Liz Shelley & Mary Flinn

We’re part of the community

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