Learn With Us
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Oil by Lisa Gillis
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Lisa assisting Karen with her painting.
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Rebecca Finch
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Wednesday Morning Group
Rebecca has a Master of Arts degree and has been practicing her art career focusing on still life paintings in oil for over 20 years. She has taught children, teens and adults throughout these years giving instruction in drawing from life, oil painting, watercolor and art appreciation in her home, at 171 Cedar Arts Center, Family Enrichment Center and with the Elmira Regional Art Society.. Her greatest joy is seeing students improve their skills in art technique and watching kids develop a life-long love for art appreciation and art creation. |
Lisa Gillis
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Monday Afternoon GroupMonday Afternoon Group
Contact us if you would like to join this group instruction. Space is limited..Lisa Gillis has her masters in Art Education. Retired from teaching art, she now mentors others, helping them to reach their artistic goals. During Monday afternoons, each artist will work on their own project and Lisa will move around the room assisting each one to grow in their creative endeavors. |
Upcoming Workshops!
Paint Radiant Watercolor Landscapes with Light & Mood 3 Seats Left!
with Joel Popadic
October 20 - October 22, 2025
9:30 AM- 4:00 PM
Hosted by the Elmira Regional Art Society
@Bethanly Lutheran Church
214 S. Walnut Street Elmira NY 14904
Fees: Members $300
Non Members $350
Unlock your creativity and explore watercolor with a focus on light and mood. In this three-day workshop led by master watercolorist Joel Popadics, you'll learn techniques to bring color and clarity to your paintings. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, this workshop will help you to mix colors accurately, avoid muddiness, and create fresh, clean washes employing a wet-in-wet technique.
Joel is noted for his traditional approach to watercolor, in particular, his use of green which has been passed down to him by a teacher who studied with the highly regarded American Impressionist painter and instructor Frank Vincent DuMond (1865 - 1951). He has adapted DuMond's principles and unique palette to his methods in watercolor..
You'll gain skills to mix naturalistic colors for landscape and develop confidence in handling the challenge that the color green presents. From skies to trees, this workshop will cover it all. Techniques for creating clouds and moody weather will be explored, as well as how to handle many aspects of the landscape.
We’ll kickstart each morning and afternoon session with a painting demonstration that explores a variety of topics, followed by hands-on opportunities for you to apply the concepts addressed in the demos. Throughout the day, you’ll receive personalized instruction tailored to your individual needs and skill level.
Bring your own photos or sketches (especially those with strong light and shadow), and learn how to translate them into dynamic watercolors.
Don’t miss this chance to enhance your watercolor skills and unleash your creativity!
with Joel Popadic
October 20 - October 22, 2025
9:30 AM- 4:00 PM
Hosted by the Elmira Regional Art Society
@Bethanly Lutheran Church
214 S. Walnut Street Elmira NY 14904
Fees: Members $300
Non Members $350
Unlock your creativity and explore watercolor with a focus on light and mood. In this three-day workshop led by master watercolorist Joel Popadics, you'll learn techniques to bring color and clarity to your paintings. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, this workshop will help you to mix colors accurately, avoid muddiness, and create fresh, clean washes employing a wet-in-wet technique.
Joel is noted for his traditional approach to watercolor, in particular, his use of green which has been passed down to him by a teacher who studied with the highly regarded American Impressionist painter and instructor Frank Vincent DuMond (1865 - 1951). He has adapted DuMond's principles and unique palette to his methods in watercolor..
You'll gain skills to mix naturalistic colors for landscape and develop confidence in handling the challenge that the color green presents. From skies to trees, this workshop will cover it all. Techniques for creating clouds and moody weather will be explored, as well as how to handle many aspects of the landscape.
We’ll kickstart each morning and afternoon session with a painting demonstration that explores a variety of topics, followed by hands-on opportunities for you to apply the concepts addressed in the demos. Throughout the day, you’ll receive personalized instruction tailored to your individual needs and skill level.
Bring your own photos or sketches (especially those with strong light and shadow), and learn how to translate them into dynamic watercolors.
Don’t miss this chance to enhance your watercolor skills and unleash your creativity!
Art Business Workshop with Rebecca Finch
Saturday October 25th 9:30AM-12:30
Horseheads Historical Society
312 Broad Street
Horseheads, New York 14845
Art Business Workshop: Crucial Elements & Planning Session
For artists who need help starting an art business or want to level up their existing business.
Learn three elements needed to create a sustainable art career, plan the months ahead based on your new goals & get you art business questions answered all while connecting with a supportive community of fellow creatives.
Cost:
Workshop is hosted by Elmira Regional Art Society (ERAS)
$40 for ERAS Members
$45 for not-yet-members
Become an ERAS member: https://www.elmiraregionalartsociety.com/membership.html
To register, send your name, email address, phone number and payment to :
Barbara Kurcoba
212 West 14 th Street, Elmira Heights, NY 14903
[email protected]
607 742-8979
**As part of registering and to ensure this workshop serves you best, please email Rebecca ([email protected]) your answer to the following:
- What aspects of art business and marketing do you need the most help with right now?
- Please share any questions you have on art marketing/business topics so they can be addressed.