In this three session class students will use beautiful colored glass tiles to create an image or pattern, learn how to use tile nippers to cut different shapes, and grout your work for a finished indoor piece. Join visiting artist Ellen Dinerman in this creative learning experience!

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

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

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.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

Discover the art and versatility of needle-felt art by painting with wool. This introductory course will teach you what tools and supplies you need to start a 2-D felt painting. Students will learn the wool sketch method to block in their art, color mix wool to get the best colors for their work, and detailing to bring their pieces to life. Registered students are encouraged to bring a picture of a simple scene, portrait, or still-life image or use images provided in class. Art will be 8” x 10” so that artwork can be completed during class time. This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels, and all materials are included.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

Harkening back to artists like George Bellows’ relationship with drawings in the news and lithography, in this class we will “report” on what we see in the landscape around Garrison Art Center and the surrounding environment in drawings, then translate them into lithography prints using the pronto plate lithography method. This class is for adults and mature teenagers of all skill levels and includes 2 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. 

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

This class is for anyone who loves to draw! In this inventive, ongoing drawing class, students will learn new ways to express their experience of the visual world through drawing. Using dynamic set-ups, still life, and natural objects, each class is devoted to drawing from observation with ease. Specific elements of realistic drawing – such as positive/negative space, perspective, proportion, value, composition, etc. — will be demonstrated and practiced. For inspiration, we will study the drawings of Rembrandt, Durer, Van Gogh, Cezanne, and several contemporary artists, in order to see through their eyes more deeply. The goal of this class is for students to develop a joyful drawing practice with freedom and confidence while silencing the narrative of the inner critic. Questions are encouraged, and gentle homework assignments will be suggested but not required.  This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels, and all materials are included. Feel free to bring any favorite drawing supplies or sketchbooks.

There is no class on May 11.

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

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.

Getting high-quality renditions of your artwork can be an art-form in itself. This course will demonstrate how to create a seamless background for 3-D work such as sculpture and ceramics, as well as setups for flat and 2-D artwork. Using available light or fixtures that can be found around the home, as well as studio-based lighting, we’ll explore how to illuminate artwork to capture volumetric form and detail and natural color. Cameras that can be used for this class range from smartphones to DSLR’s and mirrorless. The course will also cover post-processing using apps as well as demonstrations of computer based software such as Photoshop and Lightroom. Students may bring a small-scale example of a 2D or 3D artwork for us to experiment with. This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels. Cameras are not included; please bring your own to class.

Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. We also have a separate application for Financial Assistance for Senior Citizens.

Grab an artichoke or an onion and discover the art of printmaking with vegetables! It's amazing to see the wonderful patterns you can create using items from the produce section at the grocery store or the farmers' market. In this fun and informative workshop, you will be given the tools and guidance to make your very own vegetable-printed apron. This can make a fantastic hostess gift or keep it for yourself! Apron and vegetables are provided but feel free to bring your own vegetables to experiment with as well.

Each Creative Happy Hour features a professional teaching artist leading a project, drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and a chance to be creative in a special place. When possible, our galleries will be open during this event, so you also have the opportunity to take in the latest exhibition. No previous art experience is needed; it's just the desire to relax and have fun!

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

Two sessions available

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.