Spring & Summer News, Student Exhibition & Wedding Gifts

 

Register now for vacation workshops for youth and teens held April 12-16. We are offering two different sessions each day that are tailored for younger and older age groups. Sessions for ages 9+ are 10am-11:30am; sessions for ages 13+ are 1:30 – 3:30pm. Sign up now for one (or all!) of these daily on-campus sessions. See full details and info on our website.

 

Register: 9+ class; 13+ class

Tuesday April 13: Beading (bracelets & earrings)

Register: 9+ class: 13+ class

Register: 9+ class; 13+ class

Register: 9+ class; 13+ class

Register: 9+ class; 13+ class

 

While many classes began last week, there are still plenty to come – and workshops too! Take a look at our online catalog here, or head straight to the registration page. There are so many options for kids, teens (you can be 13 or older and take an adult class) and kids.

 

 

April 10 Paint & Collage Mixed Media Journals Workshop

April 12 Noticing Nature (photography)

April 18 Make Friends with your Sewing Machine Workshop

April 21 Patternmaking 3

April 24 Painting with Paper Workshop

April 24 Painterly Effects on the Gelli Plate Workshop

April 24 BBQ Tools Workshop (blacksmithing)

April 29 Painting from Within/The Outdoors Version

 

Our summer youth program will offer weekly sessions from June 21 – August 20 for children ages 5 – 12 years and teens. Registration will be online only. 

 

The summer program features weekly on-campus sessions; youth can attend half-day or full-day. Bridge care will be available. There will also be weekend workshops and online workshops offered throughout the summer. 

 

Classes and workshops are available in a variety of mediums, including beading, jewelry making, leather working, metalsmithing, painting, paper arts (paper quilling), pottery (hand-building and potters’ wheel), recycled material art, shell crafts, sculpture, weaving and special interest online workshops in drawing and mixed media. Teen classes include blacksmithing, leatherworking and stained glass. 

 

Financial aid is available; applications can be found at www.guilfordartcenter.org and are due June 11.

Full listings of all classes, registration, and financial aid information can be found here or download the Summer Youth Program 2021 Catalog now.

 

GAC will hold a student exhibition in the gallery, June 25 – July 31. All students who have taken a GAC class between September 2019 and June 2021 are invited to participate. It doesn’t matter if you’re a new student or experienced – you are encouraged to share your work with our supportive arts community.

 

Click here for more information and submission form.

 

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