Arts and Crafts
Take your creativity to the next level with our wide variety of courses in arts and crafts.
How to Register
- Register online by selecting "Add to Cart" on the desired course(s) and select "Cart" at the bottom of the page when you are ready to process your registration.
- The “Seats Left” information is updated every hour and when you checkout.
- Other registration options are available.
Courses
- Art Journaling
- Board Art
- Creative Embroidery
- Cricut Crafting Basics
- Cricut Crafting Intermediate
- Daily Art Inspirations
- Introduction to Interior Design
- Light-up Mason Jar Painting
- Spring Flowers Slate Painting
Art Journaling
An art journal does not have to be expensive or complicated. It’s one of the most forgiving ways to make art because in an art journal, everything you make is contained within your own personal book. You may choose to never share any of your pages with anyone, so it’s a space where you can let loose and explore with colors, shapes, lines, and your words all at once. You may choose to leave your journals more free-form and expressive, or you may want to have more of a “finished” art product on each page. I’ll work with you for ideas on how to get started. There is only one thing you really need to know about starting an art journal: There are no rules! Art journaling is so much fun! This course is taught remotely via Zoom. You will need your Hudson Valley username and password to access the course.
Materials Needed:
These will make the case for our journal:
- Felt 14" x 22" any color
- Felt-2 pieces 14" x 10.5"
- 4 pieces of 8" x 5/8" grosgrain ribbon
- Fabric glue or thread for felt(any color: matching or contrasting) and needle
- Ruler
- Sketchbook spiral bound 9" x 12"
You do not need any special art supplies! Use what you have or feel free to get the items below:
- Watercolor, acrylics, brushes, something for a palette, old tooth brush, watercolor pencils
- Drawing supplies.. any you have or want to get (gel pens, pencils, markers, crayons, pastels)
- Eraser
- Scissors, exact knife, white glue and or glue stick, collage papers, fabric scraps
Dorothea Osborn, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays, 2/22 - 3/29 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
ZARC-334 600 | 9 seats left | $89 |
Board Art
Join us in creating a beautiful and unique board art project that reflects statements that are meaningful to you! You will learn techniques of painting on wood, including color wash and stenciling. Students will be painting on wood boards with several quote options, stencil shapes, and colors to choose from.
On-Campus Health Screening Process
Course will be held in Day Care Center, Room B06
Art in Mind Creative Wellness Studio, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 3/23 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
ZARC-303 600 | 9 seats left | $55 |
Creative Embroidery
Are you curious about the basic embroidery techniques? Would you like to learn how to incorporate nature and embroidery? In addition to these we also produce three-dimensional embroidery on a dissolvable substrate.
This course is taught remotely via Zoom. You will need your Hudson Valley username and password to access the course.
Materials
- Embroidery needles
- Embroidery hoop 6-8 "
- Embroidery threads
- Natural items
- Small toys or objects
- Fabric scraps
- Watercolor paper (heavy weight) 140 weight, 9"x12 +-
- Canvas or plain fabric to fit in hoop
- Water soluble paper
- Acrylic paint (any colors you want)
- Brushes
- Something to mix paint on
Dorothea Osborn, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 2/20 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
ZARC-336 600 | 9 seats left | $25 |
Cricut Crafting Basics
Whether you’re a creative pro or brand-new to DIY, Cricut® will help you make personalized, professional-quality projects with ease. Cricut® smart cutting machines allow you to create projects for home décor, parties and events, weddings, apparel and more. Learn how to use Circuit Design Space™ software to find images, projects, and fonts, and design your heart out. All great projects start with an idea – make yours come to life using your computer, tablet or smartphone! Cricut® smart cutting machines are an amazing tool to create beautiful crafts for home décor, parties and events, weddings, apparel and more. This course teaches students how to navigate Circuit Design Space™ and provides a review of Cricut® smart cutting machine options, cutting materials, and cutting tools.
You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a camera and high speed internet access. You should have a computer or tablet with Cricut Design™ downloaded to the device prior to the start of the course. You do not need a Cricut® machine to take this course. This course is taught remotely via Zoom. You will need your Hudson Valley username and password to access the course.
Computer System Access Information
Heather Chase, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 2/20 9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
ZARC-298 600 | 9 seats left | $25 |
Cricut Crafting Intermediate
Cricut® smart cutting machines are an amazing tool to create beautiful crafts for home décor, parties and events, weddings, apparel and more. Navigating Circuit Design Space™ is key to successful crafting with Cricut®. In this course you will learn how to upload SVG, JPEG, and PNG files, and how to use the group, attach, weld, slice, contour, and how to add score lines in Circuit Design Space™.
You will need a computer, tablet or phone with video capability and high speed internet access. You should have a computer or tablet with Cricut Design™ downloaded to the device prior to the start of the course. You do not need a Cricut® machine to take this course. This course is taught remotely via Zoom. You will need your Hudson Valley username and password to access the course.
Computer System Access Information
Heather Chase, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 2/20 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
ZARC-304 600 | 11 seats left | $25 |
Daily Art Inspirations
Take a risk in creative exercises that are organized to make it easy to have a successful time making art…wherever and whenever! Creativity, open-mindedness, and innovation are encouraged in this class. Cultivate curiosity for the ordinary things in life and become passionate for everyday life. Have fun, play, and learn techniques while creating art.
This course is taught remotely via Zoom. You will need your Hudson Valley username and password to access the course.
Materials List - The items below will be needed to make the case for our book during the first class
- Felt 1 of- 14" x 22" any color and 2 pieces 14" x 10.5"
- 4 pieces of 8" x 5/8" grosgrain ribbon
- Fabric glue or thread for felt(any color: matching or contrasting) and needle
- Ruler
- Sketchbook spiral bound 9" x 12"
Additional supplies needed (we will discuss during the first class)
- Watercolor, acrylic or gouche (Winsor lemon, Winsor blue and Permanent Rose), brushes, something for a palette, old tooth brush
- Drawing supplies: any you have or want to get (gel pens, pencils, markers, crayons, pastels, colored pencils, charcoal)
- Eraser
- Scissors, exact knife, white glue and or glue stick, collage papers, fabric scraps
Dorothea Osborn, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursdays, 4/15 - 5/20 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
ZARC-335 600 | 10 seats left | $89 |
Introduction to Interior Design
Are you a creative person with an eye for design? If so, this course will show you how to transform plain living spaces into beautiful and functional rooms. Interior design takes training as well as talent, and these lessons will give you the know-how you need to design a room from floor to ceiling. You’ll delve into color theory, industry trends, spatial arrangements, floor plans, traditional and modern interior design ideas, and other basics. In addition, you’ll explore a range of careers in interior design and get insider tips for entering this exciting field. Because interior design is constantly evolving, you’ll also learn about some of the latest trends affecting the industry. You’ll investigate “green” sustainable design, and you’ll find out how to modify your designs for people with special needs. As you master design skills step-by-step, you’ll complete your first project: a fully developed room design complete with spatial layout, lighting, and finish selections. Your new knowledge and hands-on practice will give you the confidence you need to start creating beautiful residential interiors for yourself and others. This course is taught online through our partnership with Ed2go. To log into your online classroom, please visit www.ed2go.com/hvcc and select My Classroom. Please note, it may take 24 - 48 hours before your registered course appears in My Classroom.
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online, 2/10 - 4/2 | ZILC-067 600 | 8 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 3/17 - 5/4 | ZILC-067 601 | 12 seats left | $115 | |
| Online, 4/14 - 6/4 | ZILC-067 602 | 12 seats left | $115 |
Light-up Mason Jar Painting
Join the experienced educators from Art in Mind to paint spring daisies on a mason jar that lights up to beautifully glow! You will learn glass painting techniques and brush work skills. All supplies included and no experience necessary.
On-Campus Health Screening Process
Course will be held in Day Care Center, Room B06
Art in Mind Creative Wellness Studio, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 5/18 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
ZARC-333 600 | 9 seats left | $55 |
Spring Flowers Slate Painting
Join the experienced educators from Art in Mind in painting spring flowers on beautiful genuine roofing slate removed from Adirondack homes! You will learn techniques of painting on natural stone, as well as many other painting techniques as we walk you through this project. All supplies included and no experience necessary.
On-Campus Health Screening Process
Course will be held in Day Care Center, Room B06
Art in Mind Creative Wellness Studio, Instructor
| Schedule | Section | Seats Left | Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 4/20 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm |
ZARC-316 600 | 4 seats left | $55 |
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Get in Touch
Community and Professional Education
Fax: (518) 629-8103
Regular Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(excluding college holidays and vacations)