Art Explorers Workshops

 
 
 

In collaboration with EmmEmm Publishing in NYC, Art Explorers Workshops is a monthly intergenerational creative experience designed to inspire young artists. Held once a month on Saturdays, each workshop is led by talented artists from Carter Burden Gallery, offering a hands-on opportunity to explore various artistic techniques.


 
 

Upcoming Workshops

2026

January 24
, 2-4pm with Barbara Herzfeld, Watercolor Artist
Portraits: Exploring the Human Face: The human face is like a fascinating landscape full of shapes and expressions. In this fun art workshop with Barbara Herzfeld, kids and adults will learn the basics of drawing faces by looking closely at features and emotions. REGISTER

February 28
, 2-4pm with Barbara Lubliner aka Ms. Muscle, Performance Artist
Sash Making: Wear Your Voice!: Drawing inspiration from the women’s suffrage movement, participants will craft their own sashes. Ms. Muscle will present her sash and examples worn by the Suffragettes. Participants will then design and decorate their sashes using words, colors, and symbols to express what they care about. REGISTER

March 28
,  2-4pm with Liz Curtin, Mixed Media Artist
The Magic of Joomchi: Joomchi is a centuries old felting technique developed in Korea to make clothing, bags and other utilitarian objects. Recently revived by Korean artist Jiyoung Chung it is becoming a popular art form. Come join Liz Curtin for a fun Joomchi making session! REGISTER

May 2
, 2-4pm with Karin Bruckner, Printmaker,
Suminagashi Workshop: Have you ever watched a pond with green algae floating on the surface, creating swirly shapes depending on which way the wind blows or the current drifts? Ancient Japanese have taken the inspiration and developed a kind of printing technique called “Suminagashi” or “floating ink”. REGISTER

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June 6
, 2-4pm with Liz Curtin, Mixed Media Artist

July 11
, 10-12pm with Ann Kronenberg, Textile Artist

August 15
, 2-4pm with Diane Schneck, Textile Artist

September 19
, 2-4pm with Ellen Denuto, Photographer

October 24
, 2-4pm with Alexandra Borovski, Mixed Media Artist

December 5
, 2-4pm with Jennifer Simon, Ceramicist

 

 
 

Our past workshops have included:

* Printmaking with Karin Bruckner
* Jewelry Bead Making with Syma
* Holiday Paper Art with Jennifer Simon.
* Spirit Masks of the Forest with Andrée Brown
* Hat-making and Embroidery with Julia Sabova, Silvia Fedorova and Julia Kunovska
* Wax Sculpture Techniques and Jazz with Peter Krsak, music by Alan Bartus and the Tribeca Jazz Institute
* Portrait Heads Collages with Bernice Sokol Kramer
* Miniature Basket Weaving with Jennifer Simon
* Superhero Clay with Barbara Lubliner aka Ms. Muscle
* Fabric Collage Workshop with Quimetta Perle
* Watercolor Workshop with Barbara Herzfeld
*Monster Mash Masks Workshop with Alexandra Borovski
*Found Object Sculpture - Worry Sticks with Liz Curtin
*Arting Your Personal Treasure Box with Leticia Mulzac