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Annual Print Studio Pass

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 year (April 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024). 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.
Monthly Print Studio Pass: Spring

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.
Drawing and Painting from Life
with John Allen

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.
Handbuilding and Sculpture Techniques
with Ada Pilar Cruz

Explore creating dynamic clay sculptures in this advanced hand-building class with teaching artist and sculptor Ada Pilar Cruz. This class is open to both sculptors as well as potters working in a sculptural way. Class runs for 8 weeks and includes 4 hours a week of open studio time. Materials and firing fees are not included.
We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those that qualify.
Adult Pottery: daytime classes
with GAC Team

Seven different day/times available, check other listings for evening and Sunday classes
Join us to learn or further develop your clay skills on the wheel or hand-building (or both!) This multi-level class is designed for those with and without prior clay experience and is open to adults and mature high school students. Beginners will learn to center on the potter’s wheel and practice making basic thrown pots in addition to learning basic glazing techniques. Intermediate and advanced students will strengthen existing skills and add new ones to their repertoire. Class runs for 9 weeks and includes 4 hours a week of open studio time. Materials and firing fees are not included.
We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those that qualify.
No class May 27-29
Adult Pottery: evening classes
with GAC Team

Seven different day/times available, check other listings for daytime and Sunday classes.
Join us to learn or further develop your clay skills on the wheel or hand-building (or both!) This multi-level class is designed for those with and without prior clay experience and is open to adults and mature high school students. Beginners will learn to center on the potter’s wheel and practice making basic thrown pots in addition to learning basic glazing techniques. Intermediate and advanced students will strengthen existing skills and add new ones to their repertoire. Class runs for 9 weeks and includes 4 hours a week of open studio time. Materials and firing fees are not included.
We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those that qualify.
No class May 27-29
Children's Pottery
with Renee Curci Ivanoff

Three different days available
Instructor will guide young artists through the techniques of building with clay: pinch, slab and coil. Students will be introduced to the pottery wheel during the first block. Students who enroll in the second block will continue their work on the wheel.
For children ages 7-12.
We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those that qualify.
Family Clay Studio
with Renee Curci Ivanoff

For kids from 7 to 17 plus you, their family member! Set a date with your child, niece, nephew, or friend, and join us on Saturday mornings. Have fun creating, exploring, and working with clay together. Family Clay Studio is a wonderful way to share and create with clay. You’ll work together learning how to hand-build, throw on the wheel, glaze, and learn a bit about the kiln. Your glazed and fired pieces will be your clay treasures to take home. Class runs for 8 weeks and includes materials and firing fees.
This class is for families ONLY, not for individuals. Price is by the individual, please purchase a spot for each family member. When registering adults; please make a child account for yourself and use "Your Name+Adult" (example: SarahAdult) and set a fake birthdate.
We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those that qualify.
There will be no class on Saturday, May 27.