Unlock your creativity and explore the expressive world of abstract art! This class is perfect for anyone new to painting or those looking to expand their current practice. Under the guidance of teaching artist Melanie Delgado, students will experience a variety of warm-up exercises, multiple demonstrations, and hands-on techniques designed to build confidence and inspire experimentation. This class offers a supportive space for students of all skill levels to play, explore, and develop your unique creative voice. Basic materials are included, and students are encouraged to bring in additional supplies they want to experiment with or learn more about.

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.

Learn the traditional techniques of etching on copper! In this class, we will practice drypoint, hard ground etching, and aquatint to develop images with a full range of values, and, of course, printing those images on GAC's American French Tool Co. press. Both experienced printmakers and beginners are welcome. This class is open to adults and mature teens of all skill levels and all materials are included. Students have access to 6 hours per week of open studio time to practice and work on projects outside of class.

This class is scheduled to be in our print studio, which is only accessible by stairs.

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.

Japanese woodblock printing, or Mokuhanga, is one of the oldest methods of full color printing, and is completely nontoxic and water-based. In this class, students will learn carving technique, kento registration, and the inking and printing of Mokuhanga blocks in multiple layers. This class is open to adults and mature teens of all skill levels and all materials are included. 

Students have access to 6 hours per week of open studio time to practice and work on projects outside of class. 

This class is scheduled to be in our print studio, which is only accessible by stairs.

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here. 

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

Early Fall Session: No class on October 4 + 11

Cyanotype: A Photographic Method

Discover the magic of cyanotype, one of the oldest photographic printing processes. This class gives participants extended time to explore intricate designs on both paper and fabric. In addition to printing with natural objects, students are welcome to bring exposed film and other transparencies to experiment with. Through demonstrations and guided practice, participants will have the support they need along with room to explore independently.

This class is for adults and mature teenagers of all skill levels and includes 6 hours a week of open studio time. All materials are included. 

This class is scheduled to be in our print studio, which is only accessible by stairs. 

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.

No class on October 4 + 11

Beginner Printmaking: Your gateway to a new (ancient) art form

This class will give students the fundamentals of printmaking, with the goal of making the artform accessible to all, even those who do not think of themselves as “artists.” We would work on monotype (both trace and traditional) and linocut. Half of the sessions would be devoted to monotype and half to linocut, giving students an introduction to printmaking techniques, the time to build their skills and confidence, and the opportunity to get creative and play with these processes. This class would be heavily guided, while encouraging individuality of each student.

This class is for adults and mature teenagers of all skill levels and includes 6 hours a week of open studio time. All materials are included.

This class is scheduled to be in our print studio, which is only accessible by stairs. 

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.

This class is an introduction to mosaic using glass and broken ceramics, covering design, cutting techniques, and grouting to create a finished piece. Students will learn to plan a cohesive color palette and design, then bring their vision to life through hands-on cutting and grouting techniques.

Open to beginners as well as those with some experience, this class is designed for adults and teens of all skill levels. All materials are included.

This class is scheduled to be in our print studio, which is only accessible by stairs. 

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.

Open to new and experienced students, this class will explore the world of blending pigment with water. Students will learn traditional techniques and be encouraged to take risks using different techniques and materials. Enjoy the freedom that watercolor provides!

This class is open to students of all skill levels. New students will receive an email about what supplies they will need to bring. The class runs for 4 weeks and does not include materials.

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.

No class on November 29

Experimental Printmaking: Playful Processes

This class will give intermediate to advanced students the chance to learn new techniques, break the rules of printmaking, and experiment to create unique pieces. Exploration and pushing the boundaries of printmaking is the goal here, all while building technique and confidence. This class would have a demonstration of a given technique at the beginning of each class, with the opportunity for students to work on this technique, or a past technique shown in classes prior/they have experience in. Students will be encouraged to use unique materials and find materials that would otherwise become trash (scrap paper, onion bag netting, etc).

This class is for adults and mature teenagers of all skill levels and includes 6 hours a week of open studio time. All materials are included.

This class is scheduled to be in our print studio, which is only accessible by stairs. 

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.