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Like action movies? Superheroes? Into comics and manga? This is no ordinary life drawing class. In this series, we will explore the human form in all of its heroic glory. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, teen or adult, all are welcome! This class will cover the basic fundamentals of proportion, anatomical accuracy, drawing techniques and capturing the dynamic movement of the human body. Packed with reference materials, drawing diagrams, and resources to help you moving forward. We will cover backgrounds, foreshortening, and forced perspective. There will be a live nude model in powerful, animated poses and occasionally using props. This is not your typical Figure Drawing. Are you ready? Let’s Go!!! This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels, and all materials are included.

There is no class on May 12. 

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!

Land and Sea: This session expands on knowledge acquired in Building Blocks (or similar experience) and is meant for the more accomplished artist seeking to fill gaps in their nature watercolor renderings. It covers Composition, Accuracy of measure and hand-eye coordination, Glazing, Mediums, Perspective, and Setting Moods.  Students will work from reference photographs.

There is no class on May 12.

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.

Screen printing is a rich, expressive, and versatile medium. This course will cover all of the basics of screen preparation and printing. Express your ideas using hand-drawn, digital, or photographic techniques. Experimentation is encouraged! Printing on paper, wood, fabric, metal, and glass is possible. Previous printmaking experience is not required.

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.

Take advantage of our fully equipped printmaking studio and work on our own projects on your own time! This pass gives you unlimited access to our print studio during open studio hours for one month.This is not a class and is for experienced printmakers only. Artists are responsible for their own ink and paper. Open Studio hours will be sent to all registrants.

We require anyone new to our print studio to set up a time to meet with a member of our staff so we can show you the studio and answer any questions in person. Please contact info@garrisonartcenter.org to make an appointment.

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

The practice of art journaling is a place where creatives can explore their artistic voice while experiencing a variety of media such as collage, painting, printmaking, drawing, and stitching. In this class, participants will be encouraged to create journal pages that reflect observations from life and personal experiences. In the first class, we will be creating a handmade art journal to use as our art journal.

This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels, and 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.

Collage artwork created with hand-painted fabric, fibers, and embroidery thread. Various hand-painted and printed fabric techniques will be explored to integrate into your work. Participants will be introduced to needles, thread, and a variety of embroidery stitches to use as mark-making to embellish their fabric collage designs. 

Participants are encouraged to bring some fabric, thread, yarn, buttons, ephemera and a pair of sharp scissors.

This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels, and 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.

Students will explore using various art materials and techniques in this fun and creative class.  Interesting still lives will be created, and students will learn the fundamentals of how to construct a still painting from start to finish. 

This class is for adults and mature teens 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. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

Come discover the art of tapestry weaving! In this 4 week class, students will learn the basics of tapestry. Find out what the different tools are and how they are used, how to warp on, various weaving techniques, and how to finish a piece. We will also explore making alternative looms and using unexpected materials in the weavings. This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels, and all materials are included. Students will leave with a small loom and their own set of weaving tools. This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels.

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.