Programs for ADULTS

Friday, July 11th

11:00am-12:30pm

Love books but don’t love the pressure of assigned reading? Want a cozy space to share what you’re reading while enjoying good company (and snacks)? Then this book club is for you! We're planning on meeting the first Friday of the month. 

How It Works: 

*Bring whatever book you're currently reading (or just finished). 

*Give a short, casual synopsis to the group—no spoilers! *Share some snacks & chat about books. 

*Enjoy quiet, dedicated reading time together. 

No assigned books. No pressure. Just good reads, good people, and good snacks! All book lovers welcome—fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, thrillers, graphic novels, poetry… whatever you love! Bring a book, bring a snack, and join us for a relaxed and enjoyable reading experience.

Saturday, June 14th

1:00pm-4:00pm

This program is for adults.

Capture the beauty of cityscapes and architectural details in this immersive watercolor workshop designed for adults. Whether you're drawn to charming town squares, towering skyscrapers, or intricate facades, this class will guide you through techniques for painting buildings with depth, perspective, and atmosphere. You'll learn how to use light, shadow, and washes to bring urban scenes to life, all while developing your unique artistic style. All materials are included—just bring your creativity!

Thursday, June 19th

1:00pm-4:00pm

This program is for adults.

Capture the magic of the night in this Watercolor & Ink workshop, where you’ll create atmospheric and ethereal evening scenes. Through guided instruction, you’ll learn how to blend and layer watercolor washes to evoke the depth and mystery of starry skies, rolling hills, and moonlit landscapes. Once the watercolor base is complete, you’ll enhance your piece with fine line ink detailing, adding definition and texture. Whether outlining silhouettes of trees, tracing the gentle curve of a horizon, or adding intricate starbursts, the ink brings bold contrast and striking dimension to your dreamy nightscape.

6-Week Course

Tuesdays, June 24th - July 29th

7:00pm-8:00pm

Many people want to learn to speak Spanish but don’t know where to start. This fun 6-week course will get you off on the right foot by learning how to focus on everyday interactions without the fear or embarrassment you might have when it comes to learning another language. 

Instructor: Lynn Byrne, MS 

Middle and High School Spanish/French Teacher Hunter-Tannersville CSD 

Adjunct Spanish Instructor SUNY Albany

6-Week Course

Tuesdays, June 24th - July 29th

6:00pm-7:00pm

If you have been wanting to brush up on your Spanish conversational skills, please join me for a six week class. This will be a continuation of last year’s class. If you have ever studied Spanish, you will quickly be able to catch up. Emphasis will be placed on learning vocabulary and phrases used in everyday conversation as well as topics of student interest.

Instructor: Lynn Byrne, MS 

Middle and High School Spanish/French Teacher Hunter-Tannersville CSD 

Adjunct Spanish Instructor SUNY Albany

2 Day Workshop

Mondays, July 7th & 14th

2:00pm-5:00pm

Explore and challenge the idea of a photograph. What is a photograph, types of photography, ways of looking at

it and creating an image that helps express the imagination of the image maker that goes beyond the description of a traditional photograph.

In this two day workshop, participants will enjoy visual presentations of traditional photography and compare

those to the works of photographers who paved the way to an alternative approach of appreciating a photograph, engage in discussions on the process and have an opportunity to experiment with image making,

using their cell phone or digital cameras.

Wednesday, July 9th

10:30am-12:30pm

Add a personal touch to your garden or windowsill! Join Adrianna Maselli of Meaningful Colors Fine Art and Design for a fun and creative Terracotta Pot Painting Workshop. In this hands-on adult craft class, you'll design and paint your own unique pot to take home. Perfect for gifting or displaying your favorite plant. All materials provided, no experience necessary! Come ready to relax, paint, and get inspired.

Saturday, July 19th

1pm-3pm

Fun for the whole family

In this all-ages tie-dye workshop, each participant will create their own vibrant t-shirt masterpiece. Our friendly staff will be on hand to guide you through different folding and design techniques, spirals, stripes, hearts, and more! Whether you're new to tie-dye or a seasoned swirl-maker, this is a fun, hands-on activity for the whole family. All materials provided. Leave your t-shirt size in the notes at check out.

2 Day Workshop 

Monday, July 21st & 28th

1:30pm-4:00pm

This program is for Adults

There is nothing still in still photography and there is nothing linear in a video. At least not always. Putting together a visual narrative is not as simple as it seems. Creating a powerful story takes different paths and

complex methods. Conveying a specific message is at the core of the maker's intent. Unraveling the message is at the viewer's discretion and willingness to receiving it.

This workshop will help the participant delve into the use of still and moving imagery and the edit process in assigning a specific meaning the author of the project wants to leave the viewer with. Whether through the use of traditional photographs, set of videos or other visual and auditory cues, the intricacies of assembling the material and the editing process help highlight the message.

In this two day workshop, participants will look at projects that exemplify the simplicity, complexity and joy of the editing process and will have the opportunity, if they so wish, to give it a try in their own work.