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

Join us to learn or further develop your clay skills on the wheel or hand-building (or both!) This multi-level class is designed for those with and without prior clay experience and is open to adults and mature high school students. Beginners will learn to center on the potter’s wheel and practice making basic thrown pots in addition to learning basic glazing techniques. Intermediate and advanced students will strengthen existing skills and add new ones to their repertoire. Class runs for 10 weeks and includes 4 hours a week of open studio time. Materials and firing fees are not included.

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

No class on Sept 29-Oct 1, Oct 7-9, and Nov 22-26. 

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 2 hours a week of open studio time. All materials are included.

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

Using archetype as a springboard, each participant will be able to create an oracle deck for meditation or personal divination. These homespun images will be created using acrylic paint, ink, pen, copies of personal photos for collage, and image transfer. When we finish, you will have your own deck of 12 cards to use in your own way and to build on beyond the course. This class is open to adults and mature teens of all skill levels.

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

Take advantage of our fully equipped printmaking studio and work on our own projects on your own time! This pass gives you unlimited access to our print studio during open studio hours for one month.This is not a class and is for experienced printmakers only. Artists are responsible for their own ink and paper. Open Studio hours will be sent to all registrants.

We require anyone new to our print studio to set up a time to meet with a member of our staff so we can show you the studio and answer any questions in person. Please contact info@garrisonartcenter.org to make an appointment.

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

In this Experimental Intaglio class, participants will learn the fundamentals of selected intaglio processes. Etching and aquatint methods will be introduced along with designated experimental aspects. Participants will gain a working knowledge of the science behind the proper preparation of copper plates, etching, and printing process, in addition to working with safer etchants, grounds as well as cleaning solutions. Non-toxic BIG ground will be introduced, replacing asphaltum base ground. Students will work with etching, aquatint, and sugar lift processes.

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.

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

Explore black and white drawing using pencil, charcoal, and pen and ink. Get creative!

Study dark and light, and form conveyed by line or shade. Learn how to translate color images into interesting black and white patterns that show value and energy. "Value" or tone is about the relationship between darkness and light. Learn to look at colorful images, and see them as if they were black and white. Once you do, you'll create interesting designs, and your color work will improve, too!

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 that qualify.

There will be no class on October 30.

It’s time for everything Pumpkin! Are you ready for trick or treats? Have a spooktabular time as you tie and dye a pumpkin treat bag! Draw a pumpkin face first and dye or Candace can guide you in a more advanced way to tie dye a pumpkin (skull and ghost too)! Bags are provided, and you are encouraged to bring a white 100% cotton shirt or article of clothing if you want to try both ways of dyeing!

Each Creative Happy Hour features a professional teaching artist leading a project, drinks (wine 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, just the desire to relax and have fun!

This workshop is only for individuals 21 years of age and older. Farm fresh cocktails generously supplied by Liquid Fables.

Two sessions available

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

Just in time for that most famous dinner! Grab an artichoke or maybe an onion or two. Teaching artist Candace Winter has opened the fridge and filled a basket of veggies…to print with!

Vegetable printing is an incredibly fun and rewarding way to create art. Practice printing and making designs and then choose what you like to go on a set of 4 napkins or 2 tea towels. You will be amazed at how wonderful they look. They make a fantastic hostess gift, or keep them for yourself! Napkins and tea towels are provided; please indicate when enrolling if you would prefer to make a set of napkins or tea towels.

Each Creative Happy Hour features a professional teaching artist leading a project, drinks (wine 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, 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 that qualify.