The Summer Drop-In Pottery is only available to students who have been enrolled in a Garrison Art Center adult pottery class in 2025 or 2026. 

Summer Pottery is back again!

How does it work?

Summer Drop-In Pottery allows you to attend 4, 6, or 8 of our drop-in pottery classes this summer, taught by one of GAC’s Pottery teaching artists. Each class is 3 hours long, and 3 different time slots are available each week.

When does it start?

Summer drop-in pottery classes will begin July 5 and run through August 23. There will be a short break before our regular fall classes start in early September.

What times/days are available?

There are 3 class times a week: Sundays 2:00pm-5:00pm, Mondays 6:00pm-9:00pm, and Tuesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm.

Do I have to come on the same day/time each week?

No! You can sign up for multiple classes in the same week, and skip a week (or more!) whenever you like. 

How do I schedule my classes?

Lisa will be handling the scheduling. Once you have purchased your Summer Drop-In Pottery classes, contact lisa@garrisonartcenter.org with which days/times you would like to come. We will be limiting the number of people in each class, so you must sign up ahead of time for the days you want to attend. 

We cannot accommodate students who show up without signing up first.

4 classes isn’t enough for me! Can I sign up for more?

Sure! Feel free to sign up for as many Summer Drop-In Pottery classes as you like. We have 6 and 8 class passes available as well. 

Can anyone sign up for Summer Drop-In Pottery and use the studio?

The Summer Pottery Pass is only available to students who have been enrolled in a Garrison Art Center adult pottery class in 2025 or 2026. 

Got more questions? Email Kit Burke-Smith, Education Director at eduation@garrisonartcenter.org

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

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

The Summer Drop-In Pottery is only available to students who have been enrolled in a Garrison Art Center adult pottery class in 2025 or 2026. 

Summer Pottery is back again!

How does it work?

Summer Drop-In Pottery allows you to attend 4, 6, or 8 of our drop-in pottery classes this summer, taught by one of GAC’s Pottery teaching artists. Each class is 3 hours long, and 3 different time slots are available each week.

When does it start?

Summer drop-in pottery classes will begin July 5 and run through August 23. There will be a short break before our regular fall classes start in early September.

What times/days are available?

There are 3 class times a week: Sundays 2:00pm-5:00pm, Mondays 6:00pm-9:00pm, and Tuesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm.

Do I have to come on the same day/time each week?

No! You can sign up for multiple classes in the same week, and skip a week (or more!) whenever you like. 

How do I schedule my classes?

Lisa will be handling the scheduling. Once you have purchased your Summer Drop-In Pottery classes, contact lisa@garrisonartcenter.org with which days/times you would like to come. We will be limiting the number of people in each class, so you must sign up ahead of time for the days you want to attend. 

We cannot accommodate students who show up without signing up first.

6 classes isn’t enough for me! Can I sign up for more?

Sure! Feel free to sign up for as many Summer Drop-In Pottery classes as you like. We have 4 and 8 class passes available as well. 

Can anyone sign up for Summer Drop-In Pottery and use the studio?

The Summer Pottery Pass is only available to students who have been enrolled in a Garrison Art Center adult pottery class in 2025 or 2026. 

Got more questions? Email Kit Burke-Smith, Education Director at eduation@garrisonartcenter.org

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

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

The Summer Drop-In Pottery is only available to students who have been enrolled in a Garrison Art Center adult pottery class in 2025 or 2026. 

Summer Pottery is back again!

How does it work?

Summer Drop-In Pottery allows you to attend 4, 6, or 8 of our drop-in pottery classes this summer, taught by one of GAC’s Pottery teaching artists. Each class is 3 hours long, and 3 different time slots are available each week.

When does it start?

Summer drop-in pottery classes will begin July 5 and run through August 23. There will be a short break before our regular fall classes start in early September.

What times/days are available?

There are 3 class times a week: Sundays 2:00pm-5:00pm, Mondays 6:00pm-9:00pm, and Tuesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm.

Do I have to come on the same day/time each week?

No! You can sign up for multiple classes in the same week, and skip a week (or more!) whenever you like. 

How do I schedule my classes?

Lisa will be handling the scheduling. Once you have purchased your Summer Drop-In Pottery classes, contact lisa@garrisonartcenter.org with which days/times you would like to come. We will be limiting the number of people in each class, so you must sign up ahead of time for the days you want to attend. 

We cannot accommodate students who show up without signing up first.

Can anyone sign up for Summer Drop-In Pottery and use the studio?

The Summer Pottery Pass is only available to students who have been enrolled in a Garrison Art Center adult pottery class in 2025 or 2026. 

Got more questions? Email Kit Burke-Smith, Education Director at eduation@garrisonartcenter.org

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

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

On-going sessions for those who want to work on their own to develop and refine their techniques of drawing and painting from the live model. Short poses. Bring your own materials. This is a monitored event, not a class. Interested in paying for 8 sessions all at once and receiving a discount? Reach out to us at 845-424-3960 for more information.

Art a la Carte offers children the opportunity to experience multiple types of art-making at our studios. This program offers two weeks of half-day, one-week classes in the morning and the afternoon, giving families the flexibility of half or full-day, and one or two weeks. Students registered for a full-day experience will be supervised for lunch and free time between classes. Students must bring their own food. Tuition includes all materials needed for the program. 

There is the option to pay in full or take advantage of a payment plan. Our Summer Programs Cancellation Policy can be found here. Signing up for the full day? Use the promo code AMPM when signing up for a morning and afternoon class on the same week and save $50. If you do not get a spot immediately, do not despair! Please put yourself on the waiting list. We were able to accommodate many of the children from the wait list last year.

Week 1 morning COLLAGE + PHOTO
Point & Click: Photography with Tamarah Bridgewater

Learn to use a simple thermo-print camera. Explore your environment, find a focus. Take instant flicks. Tint and color your black and white photos, creating a brilliant & fun-foldout album.

Week 1 afternoon DRAWING + PAINTING
(Somewhat) Scientific Illustrations with Kat Boss 

Artists will take a closer look at the fascinating and strange wonders that bloom, swim, fly, or otherwise share our world, and document their observations through drawing and painting. They will develop their own curiosity cabinet on paper, recording patterns and organic shapes they find. Additionally, they will imagine discovering a never-before-seen life form, and be tasked to capture the nature of their unprecedented subject. Inspired by artist Sun Lee, students will use watercolor and ink to depict their findings.

Week 2 morning MIXED MEDIA
If I Drew the Zoo with Sam Shields

Using animals, real and imagined, to explore various two dimensional media. Spots, stripes, feathers, fur- we will depict creatures large and small.  Each day our featured fauna will inspire works in drawing, painting, collage, and printmaking.

Week 2 afternoon ART WITH LIGHT
Create and Illuminate with Kate Daley

Construct dynamic works of art that change right in front of you! Make mobiles, lanterns, shadow puppets and more. Using light intentionally, your artwork will transform into many interpretations of itself. Color, scale, and perception will shift, depending on the

direction of light, time of day, and movement. For inspiration, we’ll look at the work of illuminated artists like Olafur Eliasson, Yayoi Kusama and Alexander Calder.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Use this link to apply. The deadline for requesting financial assistance is 11:00am on March 27, 2026 for all summer programs.

Art a la Carte offers children the opportunity to experience multiple types of art-making at our studios. This program offers two weeks of half-day, one-week classes in the morning and the afternoon, giving families the flexibility of half or full-day, and one or two weeks. Students registered for a full-day experience will be supervised for lunch and free time between classes. Students must bring their own food. Tuition includes all materials needed for the program. 

There is the option to pay in full or take advantage of a payment plan. Our Summer Programs Cancellation Policy can be found here. Signing up for the full day? Use the promo code AMPM when signing up for a morning and afternoon class on the same week and save $50. If you do not get a spot immediately, do not despair! Please put yourself on the waiting list. We were able to accommodate many of the children from the wait list last year.

Week 1 morning DRAWING + PAINTING
(Somewhat) Scientific Illustrations with Kat Boss 

Artists will take a closer look at the fascinating and strange wonders that bloom, swim, fly, or otherwise share our world, and document their observations through drawing and painting. They will develop their own curiosity cabinet on paper, recording patterns and organic shapes they find. Additionally, they will imagine discovering a never-before-seen life form, and be tasked to capture the nature of their unprecedented subject. Inspired by artist Sun Lee, students will use watercolor and ink to depict their findings.

Week 1 afternoon COLLAGE WITH PHOTOS
Clip, Cut & Paste: Photomontage with Tamarah Bridgewater         

Search the magazine stacks to find interesting images, words and letters.   Use space, placement, and composition to layer your cutouts and create a unique piece. Share your perspective, thoughts, and voice through Photomontage.

Week 2 morning ART WITH LIGHT
Create and Illuminate with Kate Daley

Construct dynamic works of art that change right in front of you! Make mobiles, lanterns, shadow puppets and more. Using light intentionally, your artwork will transform into many interpretations of itself. Color, scale, and perception will shift, depending on the

direction of light, time of day, and movement. For inspiration, we’ll look at the work of illuminated artists like Olafur Eliasson, Yayoi Kusama and Alexander Calder.

Week 2 afternoon MIXED MEDIA
Mixed-Media Menagerie: Fantastic Beasts and How to Draw Them with Sam Shields

Through two dimensional techniques, including drawing, painting, and printmaking, we will explore the animal form.  Learn to use line, color, anatomy, and texture to bring your real or imagined creature creations to life!

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Use this link to apply. The deadline for requesting financial assistance is 11:00am on March 27, 2026 for all summer programs.

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 the entire spring class season,  April 1 - June 28, 2025. 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 who qualify.

Seven different day/times available, check other listings for evening classes

No Monday class on September 21 or October 12.

No Friday class on October 2, 23, and November 27.

No Sunday class on October 4, 11, and November 29.

Come be part of the pottery community at GAC! Adult Pottery is a class where you can develop or refine your skills on the wheel or with hand-building techniques—whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced potter! This 10-week, multi-level class is open to adults and mature high school students, and offers a flexible learning experience tailored to a variety of skill levels.

Beginners will focus on essential techniques like centering clay on the wheel, throwing basic pots, handbuilding, and learning foundational glazing methods. For intermediate and advanced students, the class provides a great opportunity to deepen your expertise, refine your technique, and explore new creative possibilities. Plus, you'll have access to 6 hours per week of open studio time to practice and work on your projects outside of class.

This is a fantastic chance to build your skills at a great value, with individualized instruction and a collaborative, supportive environment. While materials and firing fees are not included, the knowledge and experience you'll gain over 10 weeks will be well worth the investment. Whether you're looking to start from scratch or take your pottery to the next level, this class offers something for everyone!

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here.

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