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.

Are you writing a memoir? Have you been taking notes for a novel but are unsure where to begin? Do you wonder if your work is ready for submission? This five-week course is intended for writers of fiction and nonfiction who want to hone their craft. Through readings, discussions and editorial feedback of up to 20 pages of your writing, we’ll explore voice, structure and revision to best tell the stories that matter.

No class on May 22

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.

Screen printing is a rich, expressive, and versatile medium. This course will cover all of the basics of screen preparation and printing. Express your ideas using hand-drawn, digital, or photographic techniques. Experimentation is encouraged! Printing on paper, wood, fabric, metal, and glass is possible. Previous printmaking experience is not required.

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.

No class on February 17th. 

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.

In this fun and creative class for kids, students will explore all the amazing things they can do with paper! They’ll learn how to roll and shape, tear and fold, and cut and glue paper strips and pieces to create intricate designs, stacked collages, and colorful quilled patterns. Along the way, children will discover the unique properties of paper and use simple techniques to turn everyday materials into imaginative works of art. All materials are included.

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.

Learn the basics of drawing cartoon characters! Using shapes as a foundation, students will experiment with creating their own characters for comics. Attention to beginning technique will be given while fostering students' creativity and character ideas!

This class is open to students ages 8 and up of all skill levels. 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.

Encaustic is a medium of texture, light, and transformation. In this immersive workshop, we’ll explore how wax interacts with collage, ink, paint, image transfers, and unexpected materials to create rich, layered surfaces.

Through guided demonstrations and open experimentation, students will learn how to build translucent layers, embed materials, incise into wax, and fuse imagery into luminous compositions. We’ll focus on texture, transparency, and the powerful dialogue between surface and story.

Whether you are new to encaustic or looking to deepen your mixed media practice, this class invites curiosity, play, and discovery. This is open to all levels of experience 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 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. 

Join us for a free workshop with Visiting Artist Mara Baldwin! This family workshop will invite participants to create small bark boats inspired by the artist’s research and materials. Held on Garrison Art Center’s riverfront property, this session will include gathering natural debris from the banks of the Hudson River and assembling boats using wax, knotting, and lashing techniques. This activity draws from camp traditions and highlights themes of resourcefulness and imaginative play.

This workshop is for children ages 6 and up and an adult member of their family. This is not a drop-off workshop. All children need to have at least one adult registered with them. Please sign up each family member individually.

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 family.