Free drop-in workshops. Bring your own projects, or join in with ours! Dress to get messy.

Registration is not necessary but a text to let us know you’ll be there is much appreciated. (329) 222-4930

FREE

Tuesdays:
February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 10, 17, 24
April 7, 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26

Time: 6:30–8:00PM

Where: Warwick Valley Community Center, 11 Hamilton Ave., Warwick, NY 10990

Who: Adults. Teens. Children

Explore the art of printmaking in a focused, four-session workshop with artist and educator Sharon Lindenfeld .

Students master a new medium each week. The workshop focuses on expression and experimentation, helping students translate their personal style and ideas into a portfolio of hand-pulled prints. Participants leave with the technical know-how to continue exploring these processes in their own space.

You can register for stand alone workshops or take the entire course.

Saturdays
March 28: Paper Stencil Silkscreen.
April 11: Silkscreen Monotype.
April 18: Linocut Printing.
April 25: Drypoint Etching. 

Time: 10AM - 1PM

Where: Warwick Valley Community Center, 11 Hamilton Ave., Warwick, NY 10990

Who: Adults & Teens (13+). Space limited

REGISTER, PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP

Pick up a new skill in this two-part crochet workshop for Adults and Teens (13+), and Children ages 6-12. Educator and artist Christina LeBar shares a beginner-friendly introduction to crochet with hands-on instruction and guided practice. Participants learn essential crochet techniques and gain the confidence to continue crocheting independently.

Session 1: Crochet Basics
Session 2: Skill Building & Next Steps

Saturdays
Workshop 1: March 7 & 21
Workshop 2: April 11 & 25
Workshop 3: May 16 & 30

Who: Children (6 - 12): 12 - 2PM
Adult & Teens (13+): 2 - 4PM

Where: Warwick Valley Community Center, 11 Hamilton Ave., Warwick, NY 10990

REGISTER FOR CHILDREN’S CROCHET WORKSHOPS

REGISTER FOR ADULT/TEENS CROCHET WORKSHOP

Build your own fantasy creature with papier mache in this two-part, hands-on workshop for kids. Artist Lisa Cullen from Kids Art Club will guide children through designing, sculpting an armature, and layering papier mache to bring an imaginary animal to life.

Session 1: Design & build an armature
Session 2: Paint & embellish your fantasy creature.

Workshops offered:
Sunday April 12 & 19
Saturday May 9 & 16

Time: 2 - 4PM

Where: Warwick Valley Community Center, 11 Hamilton Ave., Warwick, NY 10990

Who: Children 8+

REGISTER, PAPIER MACHE FANTASY ANIMAL WORKSHOP

A joyful arts and crafts program led by experienced Wickham Works teaching artist Jenny Torino. Activities are designed to suit a range of skill levels, making the program welcoming for everyone. The goal is to enhance seniors’ quality of life by offering a social, creative experience that encourages them to stay active, independent, and connected to their community. Workshops include: Felting, Printmaking, Bookmaking, and Decorative Arts.

Fridays in May, 2026
May 1
May 8
May 15
May 22
May 29

Time: 11:30AM - 1PM

Where: Albert Wisner Public Library

Who: Senior Adults 60+ and caregivers

FREE but REGISTER AT THE LIBRARY

Please contact us if you would like us to host a workshop for your organization. The majority of our workshops are suitable or adaptable for all ages.

(329) 222-4930, or email Melissa Shaw-Smith mshawsmith@wickhamworks.org.

In these hands-on workshops you’ll take a dive into the science and practice of transforming materials into art with Nikki Romanello, an experimental sculptor, educator, and BioArt practitioner: “I convert scientific research and procedures into an artistic practice. Art and science share the same spirit of discovery.”

Sundays in May
May 3: Cold Process Soap Making
Adults & Children 8+. 10AM - 12PM
Learn about the ancient history and science of soap making and create your own gentle oil-based soap to take home.

May 17: Cyanotype Printing  
Adults & Children 8+. 10AM - 1PM
Dive into the deep blue world of cyanotype as you explore the historic photographic process and create one-of-a-kind prints.

May 31: Pewter Casting
Adults & Teens 13+. 10AM - 1PM
Explore ancient and modern metal casting techniques while creating our own pewter piece using sand or cuttlefish bone molds.

Where: Warwick Valley Community Center, 11 Hamilton Ave., Warwick, NY 10990

REGISTER FOR ART LAB WORKSHOPS

Join figurative abstract artist Heidi Lanino in a supportive, immersive environment where women can develop observational skills, experiment with intuitive mark-making, and translate internal experience into drawing and clay sculpture.

Saturdays SOLD OUT
March 7: Observational Drawing & Contour Plant Drawing.
March 14: Drawing from the Inside Out.
March 21: Blind Contour Clay Figurative Studies & Collaborative Scrollwork.

Time: 10AM - 12PM

Where: Warwick Valley Community Center, 11 Hamilton Ave., Warwick, NY 10990

Who: Adult 18+ (female identifying)

REGISTER DRAWING FROM INSIDE OUT