Blacksmithing & Bladesmithing Classes at Guilford Art Center in Guilford, CT
Blacksmithing Classes in CT Located conveniently off of I-95 in Guilford (411 Church St, Guilford, CT 06437), Guilford Art Center is home to one of the oldest teaching forges in the Northeast. This teaching forge is well-equipped for blacksmithing, bladesmithing, and tool-making classes and workshops. Experienced instructors include Mace Vitale and Aidan Garrity, Journeyman Smiths […]
Fiber Art Gets a Bold New Look at Guilford Art Center: “Fiber Reimagined III” Opens July 1
JULY 1 – JULY 27
Youth Art Program Kicks Off Next Week: Check out the openings!
Let the Creativity Begin! Guilford Art Center’s Summer Youth Art Program kicks off next week—and it’s not too late to join the fun! Over the next 9 weeks, young artists can dive into hands-on experiences in ceramics, sculpture, painting, fiber arts, and more. Each week brings fresh projects and new creative adventures in our professional […]
Today! Live Music & Teen Art Exhibit Opens
Live Music & Teen Art this Weekend The GAC Teen Art Club is staging a exhibit of works by local teen artists, with an opening reception TODAY, Sunday, June 8 from 2:00-4:00 pm. All are invited to come view the art, meet the artists and listen to live music from students from School of Rock […]
Guilford Art Center Presents “The Third Place”: A Youth Art Exhibition Celebrating Creativity, Community & Belonging
JUNE 6 – JUNE 22
Welcome New Summer Instructors for Adult & Youth
WELCOME NEW SUMMER FACULTY AND COORDINATORS! RACHEL BARCLAY Adult/Textiles Rachel studied Textiles, Installation Sculpture, Printmaking and Elementary Education in San Francisco and Long Beach, CA. She embraces the hand-work practice of Shashiko as an act of mindfulness, empowerment, beauty and sustainability. She focuses on making functional sewn and embellished garments, home goods and mixed media […]
Summer Art Programs for Kids at GAC
Creative learning, Bridge Care, and Financial Aid available for all Looking for a fun, enriching way to keep your kids engaged this summer? Guilford Art Center’s Summer Youth Art Program is now open for registration—and we’re welcoming young artists ages 5–12 for a summer of creativity, discovery, and joy. From ceramics and sculpture to painting […]
25-40% Sale Thru Sunday: GAC Closed Monday; Spring Workshops
Save up to 40%! We’re making room on our shop shelves for new items. We have lots of beautiful things marked up 25- 40% off – jewelry, accessories, ceramics, glass items, body care, candles, wood, stationery, and lots more. The sale will run from May 17-25. The Shop is open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm and Sunday 12-4pm. […]
Inspire, Imagine, Create: Guilford Art Center Invites Kids to Join Summer Art Program with Expanded Access and Support
This summer, Guilford Art Center encourages children to keep their creativity alive through its Summer Youth Art Program, running weekly from June 23 – August 22. Designed for ages 5–12, the program offers hands-on art classes in painting, sculpture, drawing, ceramics, mixed media, and more—all taught by experienced, professional teaching artists in a supportive, inspiring […]
Call for Artists: The Third Place
The Third Place embraces the concept that a space which is not work/school or home – but a third place – is instrumental in fostering innovation of thinking, creativity, and establishing a sense of belonging. This exhibition will continue to explore how the significance of the arts, and the communities which are built around them, provide […]