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Pottery for Teens

$325

with Renee Curci Ivanoff

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 9, 2026 at 3:30 pm, runs for 8 weeks
1 additional session on Jan 10, 2026

Ages: 13 - 19

Two different days are now available!

No class Friday, February 20th

No class Saturday, January 31st + February 21st

We are pleased to offer a pottery class just for teens!

This class will provide a break from the stress of middle and high school and serve as an excellent place to nurture their inner selves while learning all aspects of ceramics. Students will focus on developing skills in wheel throwing, hand building, surface design, and glazing.

No experience required! Teenagers at all levels of experience can be accommodated in our small classes. For teens ages 13 and up.

Firing fees and material costs are the responsibility of each student.

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.

Family Clay Studio

$265

with Renee Curci Ivanoff

Calendar Next session starts Jan 10, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 8 weeks

No Class on Saturday, January 31 + February 21

For kids from 7 to 17 plus you, their family member! Set a date with your child, niece, nephew, or friend, and join us on Saturday mornings. Have fun creating, exploring, and working with clay together. Family Clay Studio is a wonderful way to share and create with clay. You’ll work together learning how to hand-build, throw on the wheel, glaze, and learn a bit about the kiln. Your glazed and fired pieces will be your clay treasures to take home.  Class runs for 8 weeks and includes materials and firing fees.

This class is for families ONLY, not for individuals. Price is by the individual, please purchase a spot for each family member. 


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. 

Full Course

Sculpture

$420

with James Murray

Calendar Next session starts Jan 11, 2026 at 11 am, runs for 4 weeks

Explore almost any material you can bring in (excluding welding) with James Murray.

Work inside (and outside) the studio of sculptor, and master woodworker, James Murray. Learn to use tools (safely) in Jim’s well-tooled workspace, including an introduction to basic woodworking. Blend various materials including wood, stone, and metal into sculpture. Bring those found objects to class and create a new work of art or bring that project that you might be wrestling with and finally bring it to completion.

Introduction to steam wood bending applied to sculpture and furniture.

Winter-Weekends:  Classes run on  January 11th (Saturday), 17th, 24th, and 31st (Sundays).

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.


Full Course

Drawing and Painting from Life

$25

with John Allen

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 12, 2026 at 9:30 am
6 additional sessions through Feb 23, 2026

On-going sessions for those who want to work on their own to develop and refine their techniques of drawing and painting from the live model. Short poses. Bring your own materials. This is a monitored event, not a class. Interested in paying for 8 sessions all at once and receiving a discount? Reach out to us at 845-424-3960 for more information.

Abstract Painting for Beginners

$170

with Melanie Delgado

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 13, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 4 weeks
1 additional session on Mar 3, 2026

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.

Intaglio- drypoint to aquatint

$350

with Ezra Heller

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 13, 2026 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

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.

Intro to Mokuhanga

$350

with Ezra Heller

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 13, 2026 at 2 pm, runs for 6 weeks

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.

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.

Cozy Knits: A Skill-Building Knitting Circle

$145

with Kit Burke-Smith

Calendar Next available session starts Jan 13, 2026 at 5:30 pm, runs for 4 weeks
1 additional session on Feb 24, 2026

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 cancellation policy can be found here.

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





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