Activity Artists
FEATURE ARTIST
Dmitri Kasterine
"WHO HOW
WHEN WHERE"
Dmitri offers insight into how and what the photographer sees—what he calls “the jolt,”—and how he captures the energizing moment when he sees the photograph he must take. With 70 years of capturing cultural icons and everyday faces, Dmitri's got stories that'll make you laugh, gasp, and maybe even question his life choices. 10:30 AM & 2 PM FREE
Dmitri's prints & books available for sale
Cheryl Bielli
MIXED-MEDIA STRAWBERRY
Celebrate the season and try your hand at a small mixed-media painting of a juicy, ripe strawberry. Yum! Approx.4"x6" Mini workshops with artist Cheryl Bielli at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Free-will donation for materials/mini-lesson appreciated.
Trudi Jacobson
TRIANGLE ACCORDIAN BOOK
In this activity, you will learn how to fold a single piece of paper to make a clever triangle accordion book that you can decorate or illustrate however you like. I will provide the paper to make the book and a heavier paper for the front and back covers free of charge. While you won’t be adding the covers during the activity, you will learn how to do that, and get ideas for completing your book. Please sign up, as there is a limit of 5 people per session.
No charge. 10:30-11:00 & 2:00-2:30
Linda Biggers
MOSAIC OF INSPIRATION
Learn the art of mosaic while creating a mini mosaic to keep. Choose an inspirational word tile to begin your mosaic, then choose from a wide variety of fun, colorful tiles and beads to complete your piece. Participants will have a large variety of colorful tile to work with. This activity will be suitable for children ages 12 and up to adults. I will have a sign-up sheet and can accommodate 5 students per session. Material cost is $12 upon signup. Sessions 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
Tricia Watson
BIRCH BARK SWITCH COVER
Explore the realm of rustic design and discover how to create switch plate covers with birch bark. Pursue creativity and a relationship with nature through this methodical procedure.
Tricia will be demonstrating this process all day. She will be teaching the tricks to the trade at no cost to you. Several finished rustic and beach switch plate covers, along with rustic décor, will be available for purchase.
The Studio for Art and Craft
PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY
Choose your piece and we'll add a magnet or pin when it comes out of the kiln (your choice). Fun to do and a great keepsake too. Continuous activity all day. FREE
SEEC Gallery at 287 Main
ARTIST JAMBOREE
Join us in creating an artwork built from the imagination of our community. Choose a community themed idea and bring it to life through drawing or painting. Each finished piece, labeled with its prompt on the back will be combined with others to form one, collective canvas. The final artwork will be displayed on our 287 Main gallery wall as a vibrant reflection of the many voices, ideas, and perspectives that shape us. We can accommodate about 5 people at a time. 9:00-11:00 and 1:30-3:30 FREE
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Angus Kolakoff
EVERYBODY CAN DRAW!
Create a line drawing from a reference photo! Learn how to make measurements and estimate angles for accurate sketches. Everybody can draw, we all just need some practice! 10-11:30 and 2-3:30 for instruction and practice time. No sign up necessary. FREE
The Community Library
STOMP & STAMP BANNER PAINTING
Use paint and jumbo stamps to help us decorate a dinosaur-themed banner for Summer Reading, then make your own stamped card to take home! FREE
Kate Rowlison
COMMUNITY MURALS
Unleash your inner artist and make your mark on history at the Cobleskill Art In Action Festival & Auction's Community Mural activity! Under the guidance of facilitator Kate Rowlison, participants of all skill levels will collaborate to paint two massive 4' by 12' canvases inspired by the America 250 theme. Whether you prefer contributing to the vibrant, imaginative abstract mural or the detailed realistic piece, you'll help create a lasting community masterpiece celebrating our shared heritage. 9 AM - Noon. 1 PM - 4 PM FREE
Bill Combs Jr.
NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS & TRICKS
Join award-winning photographer Bill Combs Jr., widely known as "The Eagle Man," for an inspiring, slide-show-illustrated journey into the heart of wildlife photography. Discover the professional techniques, patience, and passion required to capture breathtaking images of majestic eagles and elusive wildlife in their natural habitats. Whether you are an aspiring photographer or a nature lover, this engaging presentation will change the way you view the great outdoors. FREE
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Elizabeth Schafer
PAINTING IN YARN
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Anya Pautova
PAPER MOSAIC STILL LIFE
Create your own colorful paper mosaic still life with artist Anya Pautova. In this hands-on workshop, participants will use bright paper pieces to build a fruit composition while learning about composition, viewpoint, color, style, and the mosaic approach to image-making. This activity is beginner-friendly, playful, and suitable for both adults and children. A sign-up sheet can be available at the workshop table, but walk-ins are welcome as space allows. Anya will be participating in the Quickdraw in the morning. Workshop will run after the auction from 2 PM–4 PM.
Free to participate and materials will be provided. Anya requests a $5 contribution to cover material costs.
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Austin Brock
SPRAY PAINT ART
Live demonstration of my process of spray painting
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All artwork and photographs copyright of the artist
Attendees who pre-register for the event will be entered in a raffle to WIN a free gift!
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of The Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by CREATE Council on the Arts.
