This workshop will cover mixing alternative materials into your clay to create unique clay bodies. Traditionally, clay has materials mixed into it to allow for porosity. In commercial clay, this is typically grog, but ancient people used to use materials such as sand, ground stone, ground ceramics, volcanic ash, diatomaceous earth, shells, charcoal, plant fibers, manure, and more! Inspired by this history, as well as the work of artists such as Don Ricardo and Masaomi Yasunga, we are going to play around and experiment with introducing organic materials to clay. This workshop is taught by teaching artist Lisa Knaus, who has been experimenting with clay additives and the unique effects they create in her own works for years. 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.

In this workshop, participants will learn how to spin wool into hand-made yarn with a drop spindle. It’s a wonderful and meditative craft perfect for fiber lovers of any kind. Participants will learn what makes wool such a special fiber, as well as the tools and techniques that turn a sheep’s fleece into spun yarn. 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.

Join Garrison Art Center for a two-hour figure drawing session with a live nude model. Work from a series of short poses and enjoy wine and seltzer as you settle in for an evening of focused creativity. This is an independent, open studio-style session—bring your own materials. A limited number of easels will be available.

This event is only for individuals 21 years of age and older.

Join teaching artist Linda Barboni and learn how to create strong contrast with value changes in a still life setting with pastels.  A set-up will be provided using colorful objects that we’ll have fun painting, or you can have the option to work on a landscape. Students will provide their own materials; we will reach out to you to discuss before the workshop.

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.