This class is designed for the art student interested in learning the basics of the human body. We will study the proportions of the head and facial features to make a pastel portrait drawing, then continue with how to sketch the whole body, given specific tools and tricks to see in three dimensions. We will finish up with learning how to draw the hands and feet. All areas will be made easy with step-by-step techniques to ensure everyone's success. This class is open to students ages 10-15 of all skill levels, and all materials are included.

There will be no class on April 23.

Our class/workshop cancelation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

Garrison Art Center is excited to announce the launch of our art classes tailored for middle school students residing in Beacon! Have your child join us at the Beacon Rec Center for art-filled afternoons every Thursday for three weeks. Led by an experienced teaching artist, these sessions will explore diverse art-making techniques and methods. Need transportation assistance from RMS? Not to worry! Reach out to us at education@garrisonartcenter.org, and we'll assist you every step of the way. 

This three week workshop is for middle school age students living in Beacon or the Beacon City School District of all skill levels and all materials are included.

Our class/workshop cancelation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

This class is for anyone who loves to draw! In this inventive, ongoing drawing class, students will learn new ways to express their experience of the visual world through drawing. Using dynamic set-ups, still life, and natural objects, each class is devoted to drawing from observation with ease. Specific elements of realistic drawing – such as positive/negative space, perspective, proportion, value, composition, etc. — will be demonstrated and practiced. For inspiration, we will study the drawings of Rembrandt, Durer, Van Gogh, Cezanne, and several contemporary artists, in order to see through their eyes more deeply. The goal of this class is for students to develop a joyful drawing practice with freedom and confidence while silencing the narrative of the inner critic. Questions are encouraged, and gentle homework assignments will be suggested but not required.  This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels, and all materials are included. Feel free to bring any favorite drawing supplies or sketchbooks.

There is no class on May 11.

Our class/workshop cancelation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

In the Watercolors Turbo class, students work on varied drawing and watercolor techniques, from wet-in-wet to dry-brush, from loose watercolor sketches to detailed studies, boosting technical skills and brush techniques, while they progress into painting realistic landscapes and seascapes. This class is ongoing, exposing new aspects of painting as students progress, and is open to students who have already taken The Building Blocks of Watercolors or are intermediate-level watercolor painters. Not sure if this level class is right for you? Send us an email!

Flowers and trees: This session bundles Watercolor Techniques and know-how in the space of a small flower with a special focus on delicate details, or in the rendering of a busy field of flowers or trees in different seasons. Students will work from reference photographs. 

This class is scheduled to be in our print studio, which is only accessible by stairs. 

Our class/workshop cancelation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

Harkening back to artists like George Bellows’ relationship with drawings in the news and lithography, in this class we will “report” on what we see in the landscape around Garrison Art Center and the surrounding environment in drawings, then translate them into lithography prints using the pronto plate lithography method. This class is for adults and mature teenagers of all skill levels and includes 2 hours a week of open studio time. All materials are included.

This class is scheduled to be in our print studio, which is only accessible by stairs. 

Our class/workshop cancelation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

The gentle and calming art of paper quilling is brought to you by this introduction to paper quilling workshop. In this class, you will be using paper strips to roll, shape, and glue together to create a botanical bouquet art perfect for the beginner quiller. Your instructor, Carlisle Azmitia, will introduce you to the fine art of paper quilling and guide you through a floral project. Students will complete the art to display or give away as a gift. This workshop is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels. All materials are included.

This workshop is in our printmaking studio and is accessible only by stairs.

Our class/workshop cancelation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

Delve into the fundamentals of design, structure, and aesthetics, where you'll learn to design and craft wreaths entirely from scratch using beautiful natural elements. In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore how to construct robust and artistic bases using found materials from nature. Guidance will be provided to help you shape these organic materials into forms ranging from traditional circles to innovative shapes based on your style and ability. You can enhance your creation with seasonal botanicals, including greenery, ribbons, and unique embellishments. This workshop is ideal for anyone looking to engage with nature creatively and craft a piece of nature art.

Connecting Generations is a hands-on session that examines family connections through art-making. We will explore various ways and materials to work with your old (or not that old) family photos. The participants will be offered different tools to choose from, such as collage, storytelling, printing, and bookmaking. Working on their individual projects, we will find new ways and new approaches to everyday materials to think about family histories beyond the family tree. This workshop is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels. All materials are included. Participants are encouraged to bring their own family photos to incoporate in their art. 

Image: Elena Kalkova, Pasha & Lena. 

This workshop is scheduled to be in our print studio, which is only accessible by stairs. 

Our class/workshop cancelation policy can be found here.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.