Plein Air Drawing Class at the Cornish Estate Ruins

Join us for a 9:30AM to 2:30PM plein air drawing class at the mysterious Cornish Estate (AKA Northgate!).

This class is for students of all ages focusing on drawing in the Hudson Highlands at Northgate (the old Cornish estate). Students will be instructed to create observational drawings at the site. Instruction will include pencil types and their uses, shading, blending and how to build a drawing. This class will also include history about Thomas Cole and the Hudson River School. All materials will be provided & no experience necessary!

This class will meet at the Hudson Highlands State Park Parking Lot and hike up to the site as a group. This is the parkig area on Route 9D across from Little Story Point (3011 NY-9D, Cold Spring, NY 10516). Please bring a bagged lunch for our mid-day picnic lunch break! 

Thom Johnson is a lifetime resident of the Hudson Valley who has used ruins as inspiration for much of his work. Thom was the Art Teacher for the Irvington High School for over 30 years. He has also been working with the State Park staff to clear and care for the Northgate site.

Cost for this event, all materials included, is $25 General Admission, $20 for PHM members.