New Gallery Exhibition, More Summer for Kids & Adults, Thank You Bailey Scarano

View ceramic work by Megan Mayall, GAC’s resident potter, in the art gallery from

August 12 – September 4.

Mayall started her residency at Guilford Art Center during the summer of 2019. When the pandemic put everything on hold, “art took center stage” says Mayall. She explored other ways to continue making, including playing with primitive firing pits, crochet and painting. These endeavors, plus additional time in the studio since then, have resulted in new works that focus on new shapes and form. Mayall prefers using porcelain, focusing on functional pieces such as bowls, mugs, and platters.

“I find its smooth texture and classic white color provides a perfect backdrop for adding floral designs along side simple lines.” Mayall loves creating teapots, focusing on the minute details that lead to classic, timeless creations.

Gallery hours are Wednesday-Friday, 12-4pm, and Saturday 10am-4pm. Admission is free and open to the community.

Monday – Friday, Aug 16-20, 4:00-5:00pm – ONLINE CLASS

Use markers, watercolor paints and colored pencils to create artwork focusing on the movements of creatures that inhabit our planet. The class will culminate with the construction of a 3D piece. Note: this is an online class via Zoom.

Tuition $75; Members $67.50

Register here spaces still available!

Saturday, Aug 14, 10:00am-3:30pm

PMC looks like clay but is actually pure silver in an organic binder. Learn all about this material and techniques for forming, texturing, firing and finishing. No previous jewelry-making experienced required. More info here.

Tuition $170; Members $153

Saturday, Aug 14, 10:00am-1:30pm

This workshop is geared towards the absolute beginner to come learn the basics of painting and drawing in a supportive, judgement-free session. Learn about basic techniques, materials and approaches to working creatively in two dimensions. Fee payable with tuition $5.

Tuition $45.50; Members $40.95

Saturday – Sunday, Aug 21-22

10:00am-4:00pm

Create a refillable 8.5 x 5.5′ leather journal cover. Students will learn various leather working skills such as sewing, tooling and patterning while creating a functional piece of art to last for years to come. Fee payable with tuition $55.

Tuition $180; Members $162

Saturday – Sunday, Aug 28-29

10:00am-4:00pm

Utilize tooling and finishing skills to create a fully functional guitar strap that can be adjusted and sized without any hardware. Suggested designs will be discussed, but students should give some thought about design ideas prior to class. Fee payable with tuition $45.

Tuition $180; Members $162

Saturday, Aug 28

9:00am-4:00pm

All are welcome to join us for this event, which features forging demonstrations by instructor Mace Vitale and a raffle, with proceeds going to the forge shop.

Preregistration: $30; Day of: $35

It’s time to take that class you’ve always thought about, or return to a craft you enjoyed a while ago. Don’t wait any longer! It’s important to have art in our lives. Registration for our fall semester is now open online; find classes & workshops for kids and adults.

Rustic, yet refined, ceramic bowls and pitchers.

The Shop is open Wed-Fri, 12-4pm; Saturdays 10am-4pm.

Bailey Scarano is a tax, audit and business advisory firm serving businesses and individuals located in the greater Connecticut shoreline area.

The Bailey Family has been serving clients in the certified public accounting profession continuously since 1916. This over-a-century of experience gives Bailey, Scarano a strong understanding of growth, succession, mergers, opportunities, and how to manage change efficiently–insights they share with their clients as they face similar challenges in managing a business and navigating personal finances.

Bailey Scarano is a longtime sponsor of Guilford Art Center. David Bailey has also served as a member of the GAC board of directors since 2018.

Prospector Partners · Yale New Haven Health

Eder Brothers · Page Hardware & Appliance · The Stone Agency

Bailey Scarano · CK Architects · East River Energy · Kebabian’s ·

Ladd Capital Management · Monte Financial Group · Shoreline Financial Advisors ·

William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty