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.

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 9 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 May 27-29

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 7 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 May 14 or May 28

In this printmaking class, participants will learn the iterative and flexible process of drypoint etching. Drypoint, a form of intaglio printmaking without acid, is a method by which the artist draws into a surface with a needle or diamond point. Participants will gain a working knowledge of drypoint methods, working with plexiglass surfaces along with experimental recycled materials such as milk cartons and takeaway containers. Students will also get a chance to add watercolor to etchings and incorporate color. This class is for adults and teenagers of all skill levels and includes 2 hours a week of open studio time.

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

Learn screen printing basics with an emphasis on making painterly prints. Print multiple layers of your image using hand-painted/drawn color separations and transparent inks to achieve a painted effect. Drawing and painting directly on the screen to create silkscreen monotypes could be incorporated into this course. Digital images can also be incorporated into your prints. Experimentation is encouraged. This class is for adults and mature teenagers of all skill levels. There is a materials fee included in the tuition for this course.

All printmaking classes include 2 hours a week of open studio time.

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

NEW CLASS!

Pastels are not wimpy! While the word conjures up soft and grayed colors, pastel paintings can be exceptionally vibrant and exciting. In this 4-week class with 3-hour sessions, we will focus on refining drawing skills, using graphite and charcoal, and then adding color to the mix. At the end of the class, you will have several striking images, using a photographic reference or a live model in class as a jumping-off point. This class is available for adults and mature teens of all skill levels and includes basic materials needed for class. 

Topics covered include:

● Creating/choosing a reference photo 

● Lighting for photography or life models 

● Drawing through the ages, and artists to study 

● Basic drawing fundamentals, and anatomy for portraiture

● Materials to create the image, and how to use them 

● Processes: Beginning and Refining 

● Demonstrations to show as well as tell 

● At-easel instruction and tips 

● Group critiques 

● How to store and frame your artwork

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

NEW CLASS!

Bring your world to life in shades of color! Learn the essentials of painting with watercolor. Get to know your materials, learn techniques, and how to apply composition and value. Learn how the color wheel works and take on creating your own watercolor masterpieces! This class is great for beginners as well as experienced artists that want to take watercolor to the next level. New students will receive an email about what supplies they will need to bring; this class does not include materials. 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.

 There will be no class May 13.

NEW CLASS!

Want to draw a warrior, a monarch, and a villain from life? This class will focus on drawing from a live nude model interacting with props and costume elements. Students can exercise figure drawing skills, proportion, composition, and perspective. Great for illustrative artists to strengthen character development, anatomical accuracy, and build a library of reference for future works. Props will primarily be made out of cardboard with students having the opportunity to help make some for the model to use. Each week will have a different theme including Hero Warrior, Royal Nobility, and Demon Villian. The final class theme will be voted on by the group. This class is open to mature teens and adults of all skill levels.

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