Come discover the art of tapestry weaving with Gail Cunningham O’Donnell of Hudson Highlands Co. yarn! In this workshop, you will learn the basics, what the different tools are and how they are used, how to warp on, various weaving techniques, and how to finish a piece. No experience is necessary. All materials are provided, and students will leave with a small loom and their own set of weaving tools.

This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels.

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 us for a free workshop with Visiting Artist Mara Baldwin! This adult workshop will focus on observational and interpretive drawing, combining watercolor and colored pencil techniques in a session on botanical illustration. Participants will explore the relationship between observation, memory, and improvisation—echoing themes in Baldwin’s exhibition and offering creative tools accessible to all skill levels.

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 community member. 

Inspired by the landscapes of the Hudson River Valley, this workshop is one part basic painting lesson and one part art therapy. Teaching artist Laura Lanchantin creates a calm environment for you to open the door to your inner creative world, while also learning basic painting techniques that work for your individual skill set. You will be guided through a landscape painting(either from an already finished painting, or from life outside (Plein air) step by step while presenting color, composition and drawing techniques that are simple and easy to follow. This is a workshop in creative confidence, and students will learn new ways of drawing and painting that resonate personally and allow you to open up and express yourself with the paint. This class is for beginner/intermediate painters of all ages.

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.

Explore the world of abstraction through hands-on creativity! In this dynamic workshop, participants will start with paper shapes to build unique abstract compositions. You'll be introduced to key abstract artists and techniques, and experiment with warm-up exercises and mark-making methods. Perfect for artists of all levels looking to loosen up and try something new!

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.

Some of the best art happens when you let go of the plan. In this hands-on workshop, you'll be introduced to monotype printmaking — an expressive, accessible technique that trades rigid rules for creative freedom. At its core, monotype is imperfect and unpredictable, encouraging exploration over perfection. Designed for beginners and experienced artists alike, you'll learn the core fundamentals of the process: applying ink to a plate, building texture, and transferring your design to paper in a single, unrepeatable pull. Using stencils and found textures, you'll create multi-layered, multicolor prints that are entirely your own. Come ready to experiment and embrace the unexpected.

Please bring 5 stencils or flat textured materials from home (coin-thickness or less) — think leaves, lace, cut paper, or bubble wrap — with the option to create new ones in the studio. 

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.

Photography literally means “drawing with light”.  

To a photographer, it is the process of capturing light to create an image of the world that surrounds us. 

In this workshop, we will develop skills in:

• Strong Composition
• Compelling Lighting
• Defined Subject

The possibilities are as endless as the imagination. Students will use their own smartphones or dedicated digital cameras and will need to have a basic working knowledge of their equipment of choice. We will focus on composition and lighting, while teaching artist Karen Pareshkevov reviews how to hold their smartphones or dedicated digital cameras and provides guidance on settings, followed by students then taking their own photos. 

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.