Autumn Celebration of Crafts Around the World
Celebrate autumn traditions from around the world through art, stories, and cultural exploration. Young artists will create multimedia projects inspired by festivals such as China’s Mid-Autumn Festival, Mexico’s Day of the Dead, India’s Diwali, Spain’s La Mercè, and more while expanding their understanding of our diverse global community.
Advanced Rigid Heddle Loom Weaving
Designed for students already comfortable with the basics of rigid heddle weaving, this class explores more complex patterns, techniques, and design possibilities. Expand your skills while experimenting with texture, color, and structure to create more dynamic woven pieces. Advance students must bring their own rigid heddle loom and yarn. Materials for the advanced session will not be provided by the school.
Art & Literature Series: Classic & Modern Fairytales
Explore classic and modern fairy tales, myths, and animal stories through creative art projects. Children will paint, draw, sculpt, and create using a variety of materials while bringing beloved stories such as Stellaluna, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White to life. Imagination and artistic choice are encouraged every step of the way! Please note: No class 10/12
Beaded Tree of Life Workshop
Create a beautiful Beaded Tree of Life artwork while learning basic wire and beading techniques in a relaxed, creative setting. Participants will use wire and natural stone beads to design a unique piece that encourages self-expression, mindfulness, and artistic connection.
Try Your Hand At Painting & Drawing Workshop: Session A
This workshop is geared towards the absolute adult beginner. 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!
Tabby Weave Trivets
Create a coordinating pair of woven trivets using a sturdy metal peg loom and 100% cotton loops from a New England family-owned mill. Learn to read weaving charts while creating classic tabby, herringbone, and gingham patterns. Materials fee includes cotton loops, printed patterns, and use of the loom and hooks.
The Art of Magical Beings: Fall Fairies and Fantastic Beasts from the World of Harry Potter
Explore the magical world of fairies, elves, and fantastical creatures inspired by folklore and the Harry Potter series. Using natural materials and mixed-media techniques, young artists will create fairy houses, dragons, phoenixes, wizard wands, potions, and more while experimenting with sculpture, painting, and clay.
Learn to Weave on a Rigid Heddle Loom
Rigid heddle weaving is a rewarding way to learn the basics of weaving while creating something beautiful and functional. Learn how a rigid heddle loom works and explore simple weaving patterns, design ideas, and finishing techniques. Get personalized, hands-on instruction to leave with a finished project of your choice! Please note: No class 10/12.
Weaving Mug Rugs Workshop
Weave a coordinating set of four mug rugs on the traditional size peg loom with your choice of color ways. Complete four tabby patterns inspired by classic fabric arts, including the nine-patch quilt block, plaid, gingham, and bordered square. Printed weaving charts and 100% cotton weaving loops included in materials fee; bring embroidery scissors. Metal peg loom and hooks available for $20 purchase.
Discover Silver Metal Clay Workshop
Explore Silver Metal Clay, a versatile material that transforms into pure silver when fired. Learn forming, texturing, firing, finishing, and optional gemstone setting techniques while creating your own unique jewelry pieces. Perfect for beginners, this workshop includes materials, tools, supplies, and handouts. Materials fee of $130 payable to the instructor includes metal clay, tools, supplies, and handouts. Fee subject to change based on metal market prices.This class has a required materials list.