Upcoming Classes

Dates: May 15, 29, June 5, 12, 19 & 26th, 2026
Time: 9:30am-12:30pm
Place: Studio is located between Stone Ridge and Hurley, NY

Learn basic watercolor painting techniques or continue advancing your skills in a fun and supportive environment. Some topics we will cover include: choosing a painting subject, drawing for painting, composition, brushwork, color mixing, techniques for applying paint and more. Work from from a still life, your own photographs or use mine. Bring your own materials. A suggested material list will be emailed upon registration. Appropriate for absolute beginners to painters of all levels.

Cost is $175. for the 6 week class. Studio is located between Stone Ridge and Hurley, NY. Directions will be sent on registration.

Space is limited in the studio so register ASAP by emailing me at mirafinkfineart@gmail.com

Dates: May 17, Rain date May 31st, 2026
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Place: The garden is located on the FDR Estate behind the Bellville House 4097 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY

Connect with the beauty of nature while drawing what naturally attracts you in the garden. Observe a natural object, such as a flower or vine closely, then draw it slowly, following it's unique contours to capture it's essence. Allow yourself to mindfully draw while relying on your “artist's eye”. Professional artist, Mira Fink will guide you in the process. No previous drawing experience needed.

All materials will be provided. There is a fee to participate.
More Information: https://www.viewcy.com/event/drawing_from_the_gard
For registration email: info@bfgahydepark.org

About the Instructor

Mira Fink is an accomplished watercolor artist and certified art teacher. Her paintings inspired by the natural world have been exhibited in solo and juried shows locally and regionally for the last 20 years and are in many private collections all over the country.

Mira Fink is a certified and seasoned art teacher. She was inspired to facilitate Art Play for Adults to simulate all the fun the children were having making mixed media projects with her at Mill Street Loft's Dutchess Arts Camp over the last 8 years. Mira has also taught painting workshops and classes for adults at the Art Society of Kingston, SUNY Ulster, The Esopus Library and at The Wallkill River School of Art. She also offers private lessons.