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Tuesday, July 14th
Clay Birds Workshop by Trisha Best
Location: Keeseville Country Gardens
10:00am – 11:30am
Friday, July 17th
Paint Party by Jesse Furnia
Location: Gerald B. Edwards Center
10:00am
Kids Acrylic Painting Workshop by Jennifer Kasper
Location: Keeseville Free Library | 1721 Front Street, Keeseville
11:00am – 12:00pm
Ages 3-8. Registration is required. Call the Keeseville Free Library at (518) 834-9054.
Plein Air Show & Sale Opening Reception at the Old Stone Mill
Sponsored by the Keeseville Free Library
5:00pm – 8:00pm – Open to the public
See what artists have chosen to paint around Keeseville in the days leading up to the festival! View 120 newly created works of art by 40 talented artists, showing the beautiful landscapes and architecture of Keeseville. Paintings are available for purchase from Friday’s opening reception through Saturday afternoon. Admission to the reception and a portion of artwork sale proceeds benefit the Keeseville Free Library.
A suggested donation of $15 at the door includes a limited-edition Keeseville Community Arts Festival glass and complimentary beverage from Ausable Brewing Company.
Saturday, July 18th
5K Color Run/Walk
Keeseville Free Library – 1721 Front Street, Keeseville
Run begins at 9:00AM
Click HERE to register
Raku Workshop
Riverside Inn & Pottery Studio – 95 Ausable Street, Keeseville. Limited parking available
9:00am – 3:00pm
Raku is an old Japanese pottery technique that has been adapted to create blackened pottery with metallic and crackle glazes. Firing Raku pottery is an event to behold, it is a very smoky affair that has dramatic and unpredictable results. Participants can glaze a piece (created by a local artist) for FREE, as this year the cost for materials has been provided through a grant!
- 9:00am – 11:00am: Glaze a piece
- Pick up finished work by 3:00pm
- Potters can bring cone 5/6 bisqueware to glaze and fire
- Raku glazes will be available on site
Adult Painting Class by Jessie Furnia
Location: AARCH Building (enter on Stone Mill side)
10:00am –11:30am
Registration is required. Call the Keeseville Free Library at (518) 834-9054
Local Artisan Fair and Music
Organized by the Keeseville Free Library
Location: The park behind the Library
10:00am – 2:00pm
Hands-on demonstrations and sales from local artisans. Music provided by Zip City.
Brunch with the Artists | Plein Air Show & Sale
Old Stone Mill – 126 Ausable Street, Keeseville
Sponsored by the Keeseville Free Library
Brunch available from 10:00am – 1:00pm
Show open from 10:00am – 2:00pm
Enjoy mimosas and light brunch fare while viewing 120 newly created works of art by 40 talented artists, showing the beautiful landscapes and architecture of Keeseville.
Gallery admission is free, brunch is $10 at the door.
Tie Dye Workshop for Kids
by AdkAction and the Keeseville Free Library
Location: Stone Mill Lawn – 126 Ausable Street, Keeseville
10:00am – 2:00pm (or until supplies run out)
Includes all materials including a Keeseville Community Arts Festival tee to dye!
Keeseville Coloring Book
by Adirondack Architectural Heritage
Location: Stone Mill Lawn – 126 Ausable Street, Keeseville
10:00am – 2:00pm
Anderson Falls Heritage Society Activity for Kids
Location: Stone Mill Lawn – 126 Ausable Street, Keeseville
10:00am – 2:00pm
- Free kids raffle
- Photo board for picture taking
- Historical building puzzles and games
Free Ice Cream Sundae Bar
Location: Stone Mill Lawn
10:00am – until supplies melt
Donated by Stewart’s Shops
Barn Quilt Making by the Ausable Valley Grange
Location: 1749 Main St., Keeseville
10:00am – 2:00pm
Ceramics Workshop
Location: Third Space Ceramic Studio – 92 Kent Street, Keeseville
11:00am – 1:00pm
Stop by Third Space Studios downtown for a FREE hands on ceramic activity. Children and adults can make their own trinket dishes using natural materials to create unique impressions and patterns. Pieces will be glazed and fired for folks to pick up in August.
Learn more about upcoming class offerings and get a studio tour.
Face Painting & Balloon Art by Merriloons the Clown
Location: Stone Mill Lawn
11:00am – 2:00pm
The Art of Magic by Wyatt Hackett
Location: AARCH Building (enter on Stone Mill side)
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Come and enjoy a fun and interactive magic show. Great for all ages!
Plein Air Painting for Kids by Jennifer Kasper
Location: Park behind the Keeseville Free Library
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Try your hand at painting en plein air or “in fresh air” outdoors
Ages 8 and older. Registration is required for this activity.
Call the Keeseville Free Library at (518) 834-9054