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Holiday Gifting, November Classes & Workshops Still Available, Soup Support

Holiday Shopping at Guilford Art Center

Like Craft Expo? You’ll love Guilford Art Center’s annual HOLIDAY SHOP, which is open through the holidays. The shop space is doubled in size and filled with extraordinary work from over 200 American artists, makers and designers. Gift categories include ceramics, pottery, glass, jewelry, homewares, clothing, fiber, ornaments, accessories, toys, specialty foods, stationery, leather goods […]

What’s Happening in November at GAC?

Interested in Precious Metal Clay? Precious metal clay (or PMC) is just what it sounds like: fine silver or gold ground extremely small and suspended in a binder to create clay. Join instructor Nancy Karpel in the metals studio for two different workshops to learn more about this unique material. INTERMEDIATE PRECIOUS METAL CLAY WORKSHOP […]

15% Members Week Discount Starts Today

Members Week at Guilford Art Center

GAC Members Week begins today in the Shop Today’s the day! Doors to the Holiday Shop open at 10:00am and stay open 7 days a week through the holidays. Come explore all the handcrafted work that fill the shop and gallery space from over 200 American artists, makers and designers. Gift categories include ceramics, pottery, […]

Making the Final Touches in the Holiday Shop

We’re making the finishing touches to our Holiday Shop! Our Shop and Gallery are filled with handcrafted items by hundreds of American artists. And don’t worry – there are no inventory issues on our shelves! Doors open Monday, November 1 at 10:00 am. The Shop will be open 7 days a week through December. GAC […]

Announcing GAC Members Week, New Classes & Soup Support

Upcoming Events Like Craft Expo? You’ll love Guilford Art Center’s annual holiday shop, which opens this coming Monday (Nov 1). The Shop doubles in size, filled with extraordinary work from over 200 American artists, makers and designers. Gift categories include ceramics, pottery, glass, jewelry, homewares, clothing, fiber, ornaments, accessories, toys, specialty foods, stationery, leather goods and […]

Next Week’s Classes, Soup Last Call, Here Comes Artistry

Classes & Workshops Beginning Next Week CAMERA BASICS PHOTOGRAPHY 1 5 Wednesdays begins October 27 11:00am-1:00pm Instructor: Jonathan Weekes Basic mastery of digital camera controls and image composition can greatly improve the quality of your photographs. This class will discuss exposure and the proper use of the aperture and shutter. We will focus on applying […]

All that glitters IS gold (and silver, and Stony Creek granite too!)

  Workshops This Week   Register now for a range of workshops held in person and online this week!     Watercolor Painting Inspired by the Masters 2 Fridays, October 15 & 22 – ONLINE 10:00am-1:00pm Instructor: Marcy La Bella   There is much to be learned from the great masters at any level in […]

Soup for Good TO GO Tickets Available Now

  Ticketing is now open for our popular Soup for Good TO GO event, scheduled for Sunday, November 21.   This events provides crucial support for Guilford Art Center and the Guilford Food Bank. Tickets are $40 per person and a bowl, plus a choice of 3 homemade soups, bread, a split of wine, and […]

Forging Ahead & Ready to Party

  October Blacksmithing Workshops   Did you know that Guilford Art Center operates one of the largest working/teaching forges in Connecticut and the Northeast? And that it’s open to students of all levels and abilities? Come take a class or workshop in the fully-equipped forge and explore blacksmithing, swordsmithing, bladesmithing and metalworking. The atmosphere is relaxed […]

You’re Invited to the GAL Opening Reception Tonight

  Tonight in the Gallery! Opening Reception for the Guilford Art League Gallery Exhibit     The community is invited to join the Guilford Art League tonight from 6-8pm to celebrate the opening of the 73rd Annual Juried Exhibit & Sale on view in the gallery. Enjoy beverages, live music, and award presentations.   Juried […]