CREATE Council on the Arts
2024 Grant Funded Programs
SCHOHARIE COUNTY
ARTS EDUCATION GRANT

"The grants are made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants 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. "

Casey Beal + Middleburgh High School, “Leaving Your Mark, Printmaking on Fabric Workshop” - This project will provide a specialized 8 week Printmaking Workshop for Middleburgh High School students. This workshop will be open to all students Grades 9th-12th. Students will create at least one design to screen print and one design to block print. In the end they will have printed one t-shirt with each method, as well as printed a variety of useful fabric items ranging from sew-on patches, to reusable hand towels, to a drawstring bag, and a bandana.
September- October 2024

Participant Feedback:

• "I really enjoyed the process of everything and would love to see it offered again!"

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Schoharie Free Library, “The Power of Observation: Nature Art Journaling” - Instructor Casey Beal will guide participants through the process of observing the natural world and expressing their observations through art. They will learn about the Elements of Art, Basic Color Theory, and the use of pencils, pens and gouache as they fill their journals with the wonder and beauty found in Schoharie County's fields and forests. This series is offered at no cost, and is open from ages 12 through adult.
September- October 2024
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Participant Feedback:

• "Liked that instruction was informative and guiding, allowing each person to explore their individual expression"
• "Loved the chance to explore the material, and the instruction on how to best explore and achieve my results"
• "Good company, mutual interest, fun."
• "Appreciated the friendliness, instruction with kindness and wisdom."
• "Casey’s great and Schoharie Library rules!"

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One Day Classes and Workshops are in the works for 2025!  Some of these classes will require a fee to cover supplies and instruction.  They will be open to teens and adults in the areas of printmaking, drawing, and painting.  Private classes and closed group lessons may be available upon request.
If you are a business looking to host a class, please do not hesitate to reach out.