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.
Unified/Special Needs Art Experience
A unique art experience for special needs artists and their siblings and peers to explore their own creativity in an open and supportive environment. Emphasis will be on using a variety of mixed media art materials to create individual artwork with helpful guidance. Children will have an opportunity to paint, collage, create sculptures, build with […]
Sparkling Mosaic Workshop
Choose from this instructor’s collection of glass pieces, ephemera and faceted beads to create a square mosaic window. Wood frames are 5” x 5”. All materials are provided; students are invited to bring additional beads or jewelry to personalize your piece. Ephemera is permanently adhered to glass to create the window. Please bring a snack […]
Make a Mosaic Garden Sculpture
Learn how to cut and shape a foam base into a simple shape, add wire for hanging, and then cover your creation with mosaic tile. We will use thinset mortar and glass tiles so that your finished piece will be weather-proof for outside placement in all four seasons. Beginners welcome! Fee payable with tuition $60.00
Mother & Child Workshop: Sailor Sweetheart Box
Sailor Sweetheart boxes are a souvenir to be given to a loved one, originally made in Barbados between 1830 and 1900. These boxes are typically designed with shells glued onto a backing with heart or flower motifs and sentimental messages. In this workshop, design your own special keepsake box for Mother’s Day. Participants will be provided […]
Exploring Collage
From the French meaning “to glue,” collage describes the technique of composing an artwork by gluing a wide range of materials – including pieces of paper, fabric, newspaper clippings, and sometimes readymade objects – to a surface. We will be using a multimedia approach, incorporating a variety of materials to create expressive art. Through demonstration […]
Expressive Art: Emergence
Enjoy nature-inspired creative activities for fun, connection, self-expression and wellbeing. Activities are designed to be accessible and invite your ideas to flourish as you build a mindful practice of nature observation and creative expression to nourish yourself. Explore new growth and the emergence of spring through a selection of 2D and 3D mediums and natural […]
Gilded Frame & Encaustic Painting Workshop
How a painting is presented can make all the difference, especially for small works. In this class we will learn basic Encaustic Collage techniques and construct a beautiful, gilded frame. Our simple frame construction materials will be masked by layers of iridescent Encaustic paint that will mimic old world gilding effects. There will be a […]
Expressive Art: Journal
Create a practice of nature observation and collection as source for printmaking. Explore nature’s patterns with direct print techniques and create your own stamp designs as you construct a circle journal using a variety of mediums. Activities are designed to be accessible and invite your ideas to flourish as you build a mindful practice of […]
Creative Collage Workshop: Unleash Your Imagination!
Join us for a fun, hands-on, and inspiring four-hour collage workshop, where creativity knows no limits! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking to explore a new medium, this workshop is designed to help you express yourself through the art of collage. We’ll dive into composition, texture, layering, and storytelling, using a mix of […]
