Different Flowers: Recognizing Flowers and Their Many Painting Facets

6 CLASSES:

Day 1-2: Techniques of painting individual flowers

Recognizing the shape of flowers. Learning to sketch and paint different kinds of flowers

Flowers in a landscape. Learning to paint a landscape with flowers in fields in the foreground and background.

Day 3-4: How do we use light and see shadows to bring life into painting flowers?

Flowers in light and shadow. How to define shadows and paint light?

How do we find the right colors to depict the many variations of bright and soft colors in lights and darks that flowers represent?

Day 5-6: Painting Details. 

Using techniques of broad washes and fine detail. 

Learning Techniques that define botanical art.

Basic Knowledge of painting in Watercolors is required.

Additional materials are required. 

No class May 11th + May 25th

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 is a very basic, nuts-and-bolts fundamental figure drawing class that focuses on the core elements of drawing the human form. We’ll cover essential concepts like proportion, light and shade, anatomy, perspective, mass, planes, and design. Special attention will be given to hands, feet, and capturing movement through dynamic poses. This class is designed to build a strong foundation for anyone looking to improve their figure drawing skills. We will be working from a live nude model. This class is open to adults and mature teens of all skill levels; all materials are included.

There is no class on May 11th or May 25th

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.

Different Tree Types: Recognizing Trees and Their Many Painting Facets.

The Spring session with 6 classes:

Day 1 and 2: Techniques of painting trees in a landscape

Recognizing Trees  and learning to sketch and paint different kinds of trees

Trees in a landscape. Learning to paint a landscape with trees in the foreground and background and their perspective.

Day 3 and 4: How do we use light and see shadows to bring life into painting trees?

Trees in light and shadow. How do we portray the shapes?

How do we find the right colors to depict the many variations of green in lights and darks that trees represent?

Day 5 and 6: Sketching and painting trees outside, i.e., ‘en plein air’

How do we set up outside and paint in watercolors?

How do we deal with sunny days and dark days to paint a scenery of trees?

How do we depict the scene accurately with its proportions and selection of subject matter?

Open to all who have basic knowledge of painting in watercolors.

Additional materials required

No class May 11 or May 25

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

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.

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.

There will be no class May 26

Our class/workshop cancelation policy can be found here. 

We believe art should be accessible for all. Financial Assistance for Seniors 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 your projects outside of class.

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

No class May 26

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.

You’re not a little kid anymore and you’re too young to drive. You like your independence and want to build your artmaking skills. This mixed media class is just for you! Create art that honors your younger self, who you are now, and your dreams for the future. Using recycled materials, traditional art supplies, and text, tell your story and be in community with other young artists. Some of the art activities include: wood and toy assemblage sculpture, abstract painting to music, and collaged memorabilia scrapbooks. There will be choices of materials for each week and students are encouraged to take the projects into independent directions. This class is intended for middle school aged students and is open to 11-14 year olds of all skill levels.

Materials are included; students can bring in old toys, photographs, candy wrappers, etc. to supplement class 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.

Unlock the magic of encaustic painting in Wax & Wonder, a dynamic four-week course where color, composition, and mixed media techniques come alive through layers of molten wax. Whether you’re new to encaustic or looking to deepen your practice, this class will guide you through innovative ways to blend pigment, texture, and collage into striking, multi-dimensional artworks.

What You’ll Explore:

• Week 1: The Alchemy of Color – Learn how to mix and layer encaustic pigments for depth, luminosity, and impact. Experiment with blending techniques that create harmony and contrast in your compositions.

• Week 2: Layering & Texture – Discover how to build rich, tactile surfaces using wax as both a sculptural and painting medium. Explore scraping, incising, and mark-making to add depth to your work.

• Week 3: Mixed Media & Collage – Fuse fabric, paper, and found materials into your encaustic pieces, transforming simple elements into evocative narratives.

• Week 4: Composition & Refinement – Learn the principles of strong composition and how to balance color, texture, and form. Finish your final pieces with expert tips on polishing and preserving encaustic art.

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

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.

White line woodcut was developed in the early 1900’s in Provincetown, Massachusetts by a group of artists, including Blanche Lazzell and B.J.O. Nordfeldt, who wanted an alternative to traditional Japanese woodblock printing.  They were interested in simplifying the process and worked out a way to use one woodblock instead of several, one for each color. We’ll focus on creating an image, cutting the block, registration, using watercolor or gouache to print, and experimenting with different Asian papers.  In some ways these prints are like monotypes.  Each color is painted on the woodblock and hand printed using a baren to create a transparent or opaque hue. You can create a monotype or a variable edition. 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.