Join us for a free workshop with Visiting Artist Mara Baldwin! This family workshop will invite participants to create small bark boats inspired by the artist’s research and materials. Held on Garrison Art Center’s riverfront property, this session will include gathering natural debris from the banks of the Hudson River and assembling boats using wax, knotting, and lashing techniques. This activity draws from camp traditions and highlights themes of resourcefulness and imaginative play.

This workshop is for children ages 6 and up and an adult member of their family. This is not a drop-off workshop. All children need to have at least one adult registered with them. Please sign up each family member individually.

This workshop is offered free of charge as part of Garrison Art Center's Visiting Artist program. Please notify us immediately if you can no longer attend so we may offer your spot to another family. 

Summer Arts on the Hudson is Garrison Art Center’s highly acclaimed arts immersion program for children entering grades K – 8. SAH is a unique opportunity for children to learn new skills and expand their worlds. While the focus is on art, the program is designed to serve all interests and the creative potential of all children. Students will use a wide range of materials in traditional and experimental approaches, with an emphasis on shared discovery and friendly fun. Each year a different theme is chosen to guide the curriculum and, along with the study of many artists and ideas, children begin the development of a richer artistic language. We welcome all young artists in 2026 as we celebrate the theme of ‘Rooted: Art and the Natural World’!

This summer’s theme will allow our teaching artists to introduce students to a wide range of artists, art history, and art-making. Students will be engaged in collage, painting, sculpture, papier mache, and more. Our teaching staff is comprised of highly credentialed teaching artists, whose knowledge and open approach will encourage and nurture all students.

The daily program runs for 4 weeks, with families having the option to choose one or both two-week sessions. We do not offer one-week sessions. Tuition includes all materials needed for the program. There is the option to pay in full or take advantage of a payment plan. Signing up a sibling? Use the promo code SIBLINGS when signing up a second or third child and save $30. Our Summer Programs Cancellation Policy can be found here. 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.

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.

Summer Arts on the Hudson is Garrison Art Center’s highly acclaimed arts immersion program for children entering grades K – 8. SAH is a unique opportunity for children to learn new skills and expand their worlds. While the focus is on art, the program is designed to serve all interests and the creative potential of all children. Students will use a wide range of materials in traditional and experimental approaches, with an emphasis on shared discovery and friendly fun. Each year a different theme is chosen to guide the curriculum and, along with the study of many artists and ideas, children begin the development of a richer artistic language. We welcome all young artists in 2026 as we celebrate the theme of ‘Rooted: Art and the Natural World’!

This summer’s theme will allow our teaching artists to introduce students to a wide range of artists, art history, and art-making. Students will be engaged in collage, painting, sculpture, papier mache, and more. Our teaching staff is comprised of highly credentialed teaching artists, whose knowledge and open approach will encourage and nurture all students.

The daily program runs for 4 weeks, with families having the option to choose one or both two-week sessions. We do not offer one-week sessions. Tuition includes all materials needed for the program. There is the option to pay in full or take advantage of a payment plan. Signing up a sibling? Use the promo code SIBLINGS when signing up a second or third child and save $30. Our Summer Programs Cancellation Policy can be found here. 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.

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.

Summer Arts on the Hudson is Garrison Art Center’s highly acclaimed arts immersion program for children entering grades K – 8. SAH is a unique opportunity for children to learn new skills and expand their worlds. While the focus is on art, the program is designed to serve all interests and the creative potential of all children. Students will use a wide range of materials in traditional and experimental approaches, with an emphasis on shared discovery and friendly fun. Each year a different theme is chosen to guide the curriculum and, along with the study of many artists and ideas, children begin the development of a richer artistic language. We welcome all young artists in 2026 as we celebrate the theme of ‘Rooted: Art and the Natural World’!

This summer’s theme will allow our teaching artists to introduce students to a wide range of artists, art history, and art-making. Students will be engaged in collage, painting, sculpture, papier mache, and more. Our teaching staff is comprised of highly credentialed teaching artists, whose knowledge and open approach will encourage and nurture all students.

The daily program runs for 4 weeks, with families having the option to choose one or both two-week sessions. We do not offer one-week sessions. Tuition includes all materials needed for the program. There is the option to pay in full or take advantage of a payment plan. Signing up a sibling? Use the promo code SIBLINGS when signing up a second or third child and save $30. Our Summer Programs Cancellation Policy can be found here. 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.

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.

Summer Arts on the Hudson is Garrison Art Center’s highly acclaimed arts immersion program for children entering grades K – 8. SAH is a unique opportunity for children to learn new skills and expand their worlds. While the focus is on art, the program is designed to serve all interests and the creative potential of all children. Students will use a wide range of materials in traditional and experimental approaches, with an emphasis on shared discovery and friendly fun. Each year a different theme is chosen to guide the curriculum and, along with the study of many artists and ideas, children begin the development of a richer artistic language. We welcome all young artists in 2026 as we celebrate the theme of ‘Rooted: Art and the Natural World’!

This summer’s theme will allow our teaching artists to introduce students to a wide range of artists, art history, and art-making. Students will be engaged in collage, painting, sculpture, papier mache, and more. Our teaching staff is comprised of highly credentialed teaching artists, whose knowledge and open approach will encourage and nurture all students.

The daily program runs for 4 weeks, with families having the option to choose one or both two-week sessions. We do not offer one-week sessions. Tuition includes all materials needed for the program. There is the option to pay in full or take advantage of a payment plan. Signing up a sibling? Use the promo code SIBLINGS when signing up a second or third child and save $30. Our Summer Programs Cancellation Policy can be found here. 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.

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.

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.