The Arts Center of the Capital Region

The Arts Center engages people in the creative experience. We offer classes for adults and camps for kids in a variety of media, like painting, drawing, pottery, jewelry making, woodworking, dance, photography, and stained glass. Our classes range from absolute beginner to independent study for advanced practitioners who need minimal supervision. See you in the studios!
265 River St.
Troy , NY , 12180
Phone: (518) 273-0552 x125
42° 43' 55.5564" N, 73° 41' 29.6124" W

Wendell Castle Workshop

Wendell Castle Workshop is a woodworking and metalworking school in the longtime studio of Wendell Castle. Wendell is known as the "Father of the Art Furniture Movement" and has work in museums around the world as well as in private collections. His family started a nonprofit after his passing and opened the school. Our classes run from one to seven days consecutively. You can find beginner to advanced classes at WCW. We recently invested in equipment in order to offer blacksmithing, metal welding (forming and MiG welding), and bladesmithing.
18 Maple Ave.
Scottsville , NY , 14546
Phone: 585-889-4710
43° 1' 49.1268" N, 77° 47' 0.96" W

Shaker Heritage Society

The Shaker Heritage Society offers programming and events for all ages and educates visitors about the history and influence of the Shakers. The site itself is practically an oasis near the Albany Airport. Our grounds are open daily from dawn until dusk. Visitors can just enjoy the landscape and historic setting, walk to the nearby Ann Lee Pond Nature preserve, and picnic on the grounds. The museum is open mid-March through mid-December and sponsors a number of programs and tours.
25 Meeting House Road
Albany , NY , 12211
Phone: (518) 456-7890
42° 44' 27.1464" N, 73° 48' 43.1136" W