Art & Literature Series: The Magical World of Harry Potter
Discover the enchanting, wizarding world of Harry Potter in this exciting new children’s art/literature series! Little wizards will be able to use the first book “The Sorcerer's Stone” as a springboard for their own magical and creative works. We will explore themes of Harry’s fantastical adventures through creating art in a wide range of mixed media materials, including; clay, sculpture, canvas, painting, drawing, printmaking, fabrics, and even found and natural objects. Children will be able to interpret the story with projects such as; 3-D Hogwarts castles, enchanted forests filled with mythical creatures, dioramas, clay character figures such as messenger owls, cats, flying dragons, and perhaps some “chocolate frogs”. We will also have opportunities to create our own personal wands, house banners, Quidditch game pieces, an “invisibility cloak”, castle map and even study potion-making with natural dyes.
Try Your Hand At Painting & Drawing Workshop: Session A
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.
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.
Winter Fairy & Gnome Magic: Session A
Come explore a magical realm of fairy-inspired art! Students will create imaginative projects like enchanted clay luminaries, fairy treasure boxes, winter fairy houses, masks, felt creatures, and more. Join us for magical fun as we explore both real and imaginary worlds!Please note: NO class on 1/19
Winter Fairy & Gnome Magic: Session B
Come explore a magical realm of fairy-inspired art! Students will create imaginative projects like enchanted clay luminaries, fairy treasure boxes, winter fairy houses, masks, felt creatures, and more. Join us for magical fun as we explore both real and imaginary worlds!
Valentine Portraits: BYOB Paint & Sip
No art skills required – sign up with a sweetheart, a sense of humor, and your favorite bottle (BYOB!). We’ll guide you step by step, but the real fun is in the laughter, the “oops” brushstrokes, and seeing your love through their eyes. By the end of the night, you’ll each have a one-of-a-kind keepsake (and a story worth telling).
Skyscapes In Watercolor Workshop
We all look up to the skies for a myriad of reasons; beauty, peace, despair, hope, inspiration, and so much more. In this workshop we will create many skyscapes to show mood, rhythm, beauty and color while painting winter sunsets, stormy skies, and other scenes. Students are encouraged to bring in photos from their phones or magazines for inspiration. This class has a required materials list.
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.
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.
Painting Or Drawing The Portrait
Become more confident as a portraitist and capture the personality of your subject in your art. Students already confident in a medium other than graphite pencil (e.g. oil, acrylic, pastels, etc.) should feel free to bring them to class. Otherwise, prepare to draw with pencil and bring a 9 x12 sketch pad, a few soft pencils (anything from 6B to 9B), and, preferably, a kneaded eraser.
