Continuing the Heritage of Traditional Realism
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Call for Volunteers
Have an interest in getting more involved in The Ridgewood Art Institute?
This 90+ year old institution is entirely volunteer-run.
The Board is always looking for more talented and committed community members to help us make the organization strong.
Schedule of Classes
All classes are “beginner-to-advanced”. Instructors work with each student at their own level.
RAI is pleased to welcome our new instructors:
Clinton Hobart (Tuesdays, 6:30pm — Starting June 2nd)
Denise Stass (Wednesdays, 10am — Starting June 3rd)
Shawn Vales (Saturdays 1pm — already in session)
Please contact the instructor directly for class information and to sign-up!
Contact info can be found under the instructor’s name in the top menu of the website.
CLASSES FOR ADULTS
A large selection of Classes offered in Drawing, Oil Painting, Watercolor and Pastel. Check out our schedule of classes to find one that fits your needs. All students must take out a membership in order to take classes after one trial class.
CLASSES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
We offer instruction on an individual basis for young people in Drawing, Watercolor, and Oil Painting. All students must take out a membership in order to take classes after one trial class.
Membership & Donations
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For any inquiries into specific classes, please reach out to instructors directly. Contact information can be found within the Adult Classes and Student Classes pages or on individual Instructors’ pages from our main menu.
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