Watercolor Techniques
This class will focus on core watercolor techniques, including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and dry brush. Students will learn fundamental watercolor principles such as working from light to dark, using the paper’s white for highlights, and building transparent layers to maintain luminosity. Instructor demonstrations will also cover color mixing, spattering, scraping, and other expressive techniques. This class has a material list.
BYOB Paint & Sip Workshop: Fan Art
Enjoy step-by-step guidance, a relaxed atmosphere, and all supplies included as you bring your favorite characters to life. No experience necessary. Great for friends, date nights, and creative nights out!
Try Your Hand At Painting & Drawing Workshop: Session B
This workshop is geared towards the "absolute adult beginner" to come learn the basics of painting and drawing in a supportive, judgement-free session. Spend the morning in the GAC studios and learn about basic techniques, materials and approaches to working creatively in two dimensions. Come discover your creative potential.
BYOB Paint & Sip Workshop: Pet Portrait Party
Turn your furry friends into a one-of-a-kind portrait with easy, guided instruction in a laid-back social setting. All materials are included in the cost of tuition, and no experience is needed. Perfect for a girls’ night out or a fun date night activity.
No Fear Painting: Session B
This dynamic, hands-on course is designed to unlock your creative potential through playful experimentation. Discover new ways to express yourself using painting, mixed media, and collage. Explore bold color choices, develop new techniques, and simplify the essence of your subject matter using color, depth, and space. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this course will help you let go of perfectionism and embrace the joy of spontaneous creation.
Spring Vacation – Harry Potter in the Art Room: Session A
Spend one or more vacation days in the children’s art studio exploring the enchanted world of Hogwarts. Inspired by the adventures of Harry, Ron, and Hermione, students will create magical creatures, characters, and objects such as fantastical animals, potions, spellbooks, and wands using a variety of art materials.
Students will also enjoy a short outdoor break. Please bring a water bottle and a small snack.
Spring Vacation – Harry Potter in the Art Room: Session B
Spend one or more vacation days in the children’s art studio exploring the enchanted world of Hogwarts. Inspired by the adventures of Harry, Ron, and Hermione, students will create magical creatures, characters, and objects such as fantastical animals, potions, spellbooks, and wands using a variety of art materials.
Students will also enjoy a short outdoor break. Please bring a water bottle and a small snack.
No Fear Painting: Session A
This dynamic, hands-on course is designed to unlock your creative potential through playful experimentation. Discover new ways to express yourself using painting, mixed media, and collage. Explore bold color choices, develop new techniques, and simplify the essence of your subject matter using color, depth, and space. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this course will help you let go of perfectionism and embrace the joy of spontaneous creation.
Acrylic Painting
Do you have a bit of background in drawing and/or painting, but want to move beyond
your current level? This class will help. We’ll cover various approaches to developing
compositions, become more aware of tonal values and make color a friend. We’ll employ
a host of technical tips, as well as allow time for critiques
Spring Celebration of Crafts Around the World
This new class explores crafts from different corners of the world while celebrating the spirit of spring and themes of new growth and new beginnings. Students will create art inspired by global traditions, such as a New Zealand koru spiral necklace based on the unfurling fern frond. Projects may include a selection of international crafts like lantern making, printmaking, weaving, painting, clay work, and wax resist techniques, offering a hands-on introduction to art from a variety of cultures.