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Drawing and Painting from Life

$25

with John Allen

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 30, 2026 at 9:30 am
2 additional sessions through Apr 13, 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.

Adult Pottery: daytime classes

$535

with GAC Team

Calendar Next session starts Apr 3, 2026 at 12 pm, runs for 10 weeks
2 additional sessions through Apr 6, 2026

Seven different day/times available, check other listings for evening classes

Come be part of the pottery community at GAC! Adult Pottery is a class where you can develop or refine your skills on the wheel or with hand-building techniques—whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced potter! This 10-week, multi-level class is open to adults and mature high school students, and offers a flexible learning experience tailored to a variety of skill levels.

Beginners will focus on essential techniques like centering clay on the wheel, throwing basic pots, handbuilding, and learning foundational glazing methods. For intermediate and advanced students, the class provides a great opportunity to deepen your expertise, refine your technique, and explore new creative possibilities. Plus, you'll have access to 6 hours per week of open studio time to practice and work on your projects outside of class.

This is a fantastic chance to build your skills at a great value, with individualized instruction and a collaborative, supportive environment. While materials and firing fees are not included, the knowledge and experience you'll gain over 10 weeks will be well worth the investment. Whether you're looking to start from scratch or take your pottery to the next level, this class offers something for everyone!

No classes on May 22 + 25

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

Adult Pottery: evening classes

$535

with GAC Team

Calendar Next session starts Apr 6, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 10 weeks
2 additional sessions through Apr 9, 2026

Seven different day/times available, check other listings for daytime and Sunday classes.

Come be part of the pottery community at GAC! Adult Pottery is a class where you can develop or refine your skills on the wheel or with hand-building techniques—whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced potter! This 10-week, multi-level class is open to adults and mature high school students, and offers a flexible learning experience tailored to a variety of skill levels.

Beginners will focus on essential techniques like centering clay on the wheel, throwing basic pots, handbuilding, and learning foundational glazing methods. For intermediate and advanced students, the class provides a great opportunity to deepen your expertise, refine your technique, and explore new creative possibilities. Plus, you'll have access to 6 hours per week of open studio time to practice and work on your projects outside of class.

This is a fantastic chance to build your skills at a great value, with individualized instruction and a collaborative, supportive environment. While materials and firing fees are not included, the knowledge and experience you'll gain over 10 weeks will be well worth the investment. Whether you're looking to start from scratch or take your pottery to the next level, this class offers something for everyone!

No class on May 25

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

Pastel Painting for Seniors

$120

with Beth Bohrer

Calendar Next session starts Apr 7, 2026 at 1 pm, runs for 8 weeks

This eight-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.

Full Course

Handbuilding and Sculpture Techniques

$535

with Ada Pilar Cruz

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

Explore creating dynamic clay sculptures in this advanced hand-building class with teaching artist and sculptor Ada Pilar Cruz. This class is open to both sculptors as well as potters working in a sculptural way.  Class runs for 10 weeks and includes 6 hours a week of open studio time. Materials and firing fees are not included.

This is a mixed-level class, which may include beginners, intermediate, and advanced-level students. We find having students of varied skill levels can create an enriched learning experience for all participants.

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

Children's Pottery

$250

with Renee Curci Ivanoff

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 8, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 8 weeks
1 additional session on Apr 9, 2026

Ages: 7 - 12

Two different days are available.

Our teaching artist, Renee Curci Ivanoff, will guide young artists through the techniques of working with clay: pinch, slab, coil, and wheel. Students will be introduced to both hand-building and the pottery wheel. Continuing students will develop and push their skills in all ways with adaptive projects that will meet everyone at their own level. This class is for students ages 7-12 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. 

Experiments in Glaze Chemistry

$185

with GAC Team

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 8, 2026 at 6 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Garrison Art Center is pleased to offer a monthly evening class for advanced clay students! In this class, we will channel our inner mad scientists and focus on exploring different glaze chemical reactions. We will conduct glaze experiments, test them in different firing processes, and share our findings with each other to further our understanding of the results.

This class will meet on the second Wednesday of the month;  April 8, May 13, and June 10 (once a month, for three months) and is only open to current GAC pottery students with at least one year of experience in clay.

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 Studio for Seniors

$120

with Beth Bohrer

Calendar Next available session starts Apr 9, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 8 weeks

This class is designed for senior students who are self-motivated and have their own projects to work on. Instructor will be working on their own piece, for students to observe and to be inspired by. Students are encouraged to bring in their own reference photos to work from. Pastels will be available for use; all other materials need to be supplied by the student. 

Students are encouraged to bring a lunch or snack for a half-hour break during the class.

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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