Headwaters Arts Center
Encaustics Workshop
Headwaters Arts Center 66 Main Street, Stamford, NY, United StatesDue to circumstances beyond our control, this class has been postponed. Please look forward to a spring reschedule date. Painting with Hot Wax: an exploration of encaustics with Regina B. Quinn There is a very special kind of luminosity that painters can achieve by working with encaustic paints. These paints, made from beeswax, damar resin, […]
Intro to Lino Printing
Headwaters Arts Center 66 Main Street, Stamford, NY, United StatesLearn how to create Lino prints with powerful lines, and uniform areas of color. The strong contrast between paper and ink creates the classical bold imagery that is unique to this art form. Participants will spend time learning how to carve designs in the linoleum block and make uniform high quality prints from it. This […]
Yoga with Rod
Headwaters Arts Center 66 Main Street, Stamford, NY, United StatesHeadwaters Arts Center is happy to be hosting Yoga classes with instructor Rod Sauquillo. This is a Vinyasa Flow practice and the instructor will provide modifications to accomodate different levels. Yoga mats and blocks are available if needed. Please bring a water bottle and any other yoga accessories you would like. Classes are drop-in. The fee […]
Watercolor Landscapes
Headwaters Arts Center 66 Main Street, Stamford, NY, United StatesVibrant Vistas: Abstract Watercolor Landscapes This workshop pushes the frontiers of conventional watercolor painting by incorporating synthetic paper and bold abstract composition. You will learn the fundamental philosophies of watercolor painting and how to apply those onto non-traditional surfaces. Techniques covered will include color blending, brush techniques, and composition. Celia Buchanan will guide you through […]
Stained Glass Feathers
Headwaters Arts Center 66 Main Street, Stamford, NY, United StatesLearn the unique craft of stained glass at this intensive five-hour workshop. Open to anyone 16 and up, this class will teach students how to make their own stained glass feathers. Beginners are welcome! Master the basics of stained glass art. Skills practiced will be: -Glass Cutting -Edge smoothing on diamond wheel grinders -Applying copper […]
Gouache Weekend with Lisbeth Firmin
Headwaters Arts Center 66 Main Street, Stamford, NY, United StatesOften described as a middle ground between water color and acrylic painting, gouache paints are a water-medium paint that is great for creating vibrant, colorful paintings – and it’s perfect for beginners. During this inspiring weekend workshop participants will work with painter Lisbeth Firmin in an exploration of one of her favorite mediums. At the […]
Yoga with Lindsay
Headwaters Arts Center 66 Main Street, Stamford, NY, United StatesHeadwaters Arts Center is happy to be hosting Yoga classes with instructor Lindsay O'Brien. This is a Vinyasa Flow practice and the instructor will provide modifications to accomodate different levels. Yoga mats and blocks are available if needed. Please bring a water bottle and any other yoga accessories you would like. Classes are drop-in. The fee […]
Kids Comic Creation Lab with William Waggoner
Headwaters Arts Center 66 Main Street, Stamford, NY, United StatesDoes your child have an interest in drawing? Do they want to tell stories with what they draw? Then have them join former comic-strip artist William Waggoner for a two-hour workshop on storytelling through comics! Your child will learn the basic concepts of creating a story and how to make it come to life with […]
From Sketch to Story: An Introduction to Narrative Art and Comic Drawing
Headwaters Arts Center 66 Main Street, Stamford, NY, United StatesUnleash your inner artist and embark on an exciting journey into the world of comics with our two-hour introductory workshop! Explore the fundamentals and begin developing the skills and knowledge to bring your stories to life on the page. Led by Pop Art painter and graphic designer William Waggoner, this hands-on session will cover the process of creating comics, from conceptualization to finalization. […]
Encaustics Workshop
Headwaters Arts Center 66 Main Street, Stamford, NY, United StatesPainting with Hot Wax: an exploration of encaustics with Regina B. Quinn There is a very special kind of luminosity that painters can achieve by working with encaustic paints. These paints, made from beeswax, damar resin, and pigments, are melted on a hot palette and then painted on panels or other substrates. Join Regina B. […]
Get Wild with Wildflowers: Seeded Handmade Paper Workshop
Headwaters Arts Center 66 Main Street, Stamford, NY, United StatesJoin us in welcoming Spring (Hopefully!) or just get ready to celebrate Earth Day during this free creative experience for the whole family at the Headwaters Arts Center! We'll be making handcrafted paper that is embedded with wildflower seeds! Write a love note to the planet, and then bury it in the yard and see […]
(Create a) Story Time with Rod
Headwaters Arts Center 66 Main Street, Stamford, NY, United StatesJoin Headwaters Community Engagement Specialist and local Stamford Rock Star Rod Sauquillo for a FREE collaborative creative experience for kids ages 5 - 12 (and their caregivers!)We'll be writing a story together -- will it be about a prince? Princess? Cat? Dog? Princess horse? Dragon? We won't know until you do! We need you to […]