Looking for something engaging for your kid to do while school is out? Have your child join us for Winter Workshop for Kids on Presidents Day! They will explore a variety of art-making methods and materials with their favorite Garrison Art Center teaching artists. Our in-person program for kindergarteners-5th graders will take place in our studios at Garrison Art Center. Please have your child bring lunch, a snack, a water bottle, and coats/clothes for going outside. Price includes all materials.

Signing up for both days? Use the code TWODAYS and receive $10 off!

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

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 life 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.

Colors-Values-Light-Techniques:

The study of watercolors, their varied aspects, and allure.

In this 4-week course, students use the three building blocks of painting; Primary Colors, Values, and Light, to learn to paint in the Primary Colors palette, from the neutrals of watercolor sketches to the primary colors of the Impressionistic palette. We learn about essential brush handling, the science of Light, what are values, and how to apply color. This basis provides solid insight and an essential understanding of painting in watercolors. This session can be taken multiple times or as a stepping stone for Building Blocks II. Materials are not included; the teaching artist will reach out to all new students with a list of recommended watercolor supplies. This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels.

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.

This class encourages individual expression as we study the basic elements of figure drawing: proportion, light and shade, anatomy, perspective, mass, planes, and design. We will have a special focus on hands, feet and movement through dynamic poses. We will be working from a live nude model. This class is open to adults and mature teens of all skill levels; 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 four-week class for students 65+ years of age focuses on basic drawing and painting from objects. Still-life displays will be set up around the room. Class will begin with a drawing and painting demonstration and then students will continue independently with support from teaching artist Beth Bohrer. This class is for beginners and for those looking to refresh their skills. Senior citizen students looking for a creative outlet and camaraderie are encouraged to join in the fun! Some basic drawing materials will be provided but students are also encouraged to bring in their own favorite supplies.

These sessions are for senior citizens only and are low-cost to help ensure that art is available to experience at any age.

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.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to knit? Or perhaps you've already made a basic hat or scarf and are ready to take on a new challenge, like learning how to cable, read a chart, or knit in the round? This class caters to all skill levels and goals! Think of this class like a group independent study focusing in knitting. Learn a cozy skill, embrace the hygge hype, and make something cool with others doing the same. We will provide some needles and yarn for folks to use while practicing new skills. Students will be responsible for bringing their own materials for individual projects. This class is for adults and 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.

This class will introduce students to the concepts and basics of printmaking. We will explore monoprinting, reduction printing, screen printing, and gelli plate printing. This class will focus on using printmaking techniques to create images and will not be concerned with printing an edition. Both experienced printmakers and beginners are welcome and you'll have access to 6 hours per week of open studio time to practice and work on your projects outside of class. This class is open to 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.

This class will cover the basics of drawing, including how to use materials, develop hand-eye coordination, and explore concepts like space, volume, and perspective. We will focus on hand-eye coordination and line control through blind contour exercises and Bauhaus techniques. This class is open to adults and mature teens of all skill levels and all materials are included.

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.