Autumn Air Dry Clay: Animals & More
Come join the tactile fun of creating 3-dimensional clay animal sculptures, vessels, luminaries, boxes, castles, toad houses, 3-dimensional trees, and wind chimes. Children will explore methods to create fall animals such as birds, bats, owls, bugs, woodland animals, as well as mythical creatures! Students can explore their own ideas in clay and create all sorts of awesome beings and forms from the imagination. Young artists will learn how to work with high quality air-dry clay, by learning the techniques of slab, rolling, pinching, coiling, stamping. imprinting, joining, and carving patterns with special tools. We will finish our pieces with clay glaze paint and can embellish with a variety of mixed media such as beads, stones and shells.
Comics & Graphic Novelas for Teens
Interested in making comics or illustrated stories? Or maybe you've started a project but need dedicated time, motivation, and a creative community to help you complete it? This class will offer prompts and exercises for story writing, character design, and setting building, as well as flexible class time where you can choose what you work on. We'll get inspiration from a wide range of illustrators and graphic novelists, and we'll frequently share and discuss our projects with one another, collaborating to find playful solutions throughout our endeavors. Please note no class 9/29
Potholder Weaving: Mastering the Basketweave
Building on the basic tabby weave, explore the design possibilities of longer “floats” which result in double-sided patterns reminiscent of traditional quilting motifs. You’ll complete both coordinating potholders in class.
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.
With Hands and Heart
In a turbulent and changing world, we can sometimes feel powerless. This workshop celebrates the impact each of us makes through our daily actions. Our hands are our hearts in action. We begin by tracing our hands with awareness of the gifts we offer and receive. Paint, draw, collage and decorate your hand art. Join hands into a book where you can write a message. How do your hands tell your story?
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.
Sweetheart Twill Weaves Workshop
Using 100% cotton loop materials from a New England family-owned mill and a sturdy metal peg loom, create a coordinating pair of potholders with your choice of traditional or contemporary color schemes. You’ll finish at least one potholder in class and be able to complete the other at home. Printed weaving charts and 100% cotton weaving loops are included in materials fee; bring embroidery scissors. Metal peg loom and hooks available in class for $20 purchase.
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.
Visual Journal Practice
Connect to your creative language through this visual journaling process that everyone can do. Participants are invited to practice awareness of their felt sense and work intuitively to create simple images using color, lines, shapes, and collage materials. Engage in a brief reflective writing process to explore their meaning for you. This workshop provides an introduction to the expressive arts process that may start or complement your self-care routine to reduce stress, gain insight, and foster well-being.
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!
