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

No class May 26

Come be part of the pottery community at GAC! Adult Pottery is a class where you can develop or refine your skills on the wheel or with hand-building techniques—whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced potter! This 10-week, multi-level class is open to adults and mature high school students, and offers a flexible learning experience tailored to a variety of skill levels.

Beginners will focus on essential techniques like centering clay on the wheel, throwing basic pots, handbuilding, and learning foundational glazing methods. For intermediate and advanced students, the class provides a great opportunity to deepen your expertise, refine your technique, and explore new creative possibilities. Plus, you'll have access to 6 hours per week of open studio time to practice and work on your projects outside of class.

This is a fantastic chance to build your skills at a great value, with individualized instruction and a collaborative, supportive environment. While materials and firing fees are not included, the knowledge and experience you'll gain over 10 weeks will be well worth the investment. Whether you're looking to start from scratch or take your pottery to the next level, this class offers something for everyone!

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. 

Garrison Art Center is pleased to offer a monthly evening class for advanced clay students! In this class, co-taught by Ada Pilar Cruz and Lisa Knaus, we will channel our inner mad scientists and focus on exploring different glaze chemical reactions. We will conduct glaze experiments, test them in different firing processes, and share our findings with each other to further our understanding of the results.

This class will meet on April 9, May 14, and June 11 (once a month, for three months) and is only open to current GAC pottery students with at least one year of experience in clay.

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.

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.

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.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to knit? Or perhaps you've already made a basic hat or scarf and are ready to take on a new challenge, like learning how to cable, read a chart, or knit in the round? This class caters to all skill levels and goals! Think of this class like a group independent study focusing in knitting. Learn a cozy skill, embrace the hygge hype, and make something cool with others doing the same. We will provide some needles and yarn for folks to use while practicing new skills. Students will be responsible for bringing their own materials for individual projects. This class is for adults and teens of all skill levels.

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.

The Summer Drop-In Pottery is only available to students who have been enrolled in a Garrison Art Center adult pottery class in 2024 or 2025. 

Summer Pottery is back again!

How does it work?

Summer Drop-In Pottery allows you to attend 4, 6, or 8 of our drop-in pottery classes this summer, taught by one of GAC’s Pottery teaching artists. Each class is 3 hours long, and 3 different time slots are available each week.

When does it start?

Summer drop-in pottery classes will begin June 30 and run through August 21. There will be a short break before our regular fall classes start in early September.

What times/days are available?

There are 3 class times a week: Sundays 2:00pm-5:00pm, Mondays 6:00pm-9:00pm, and Thursdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm.

Do I have to come on the same day/time each week?

No! You can sign up for multiple classes in the same week, and skip a week (or more!) whenever you like. 

How do I schedule my classes?

Lisa will be handling the scheduling. Once you have purchased your Summer Drop-In Pottery classes, contact lisa@garrisonartcenter.org with which days/times you would like to come. We will be limiting the number of people in each class, so you must sign up ahead of time for the days you want to attend. 

We cannot accommodate students who show up without signing up first.

4 classes isn’t enough for me! Can I sign up for more?

Sure! Feel free to sign up for as many Summer Drop-In Pottery classes as you like. We have 6 and 8 class passes available as well. 

Can anyone sign up for Summer Drop-In Pottery and use the studio?

The Summer Pottery Pass is only available to students who have been enrolled in a Garrison Art Center adult pottery class in 2024 or 2025. 

Got more questions? Email Kit Burke-Smith, Education Director at eduation@garrisonartcenter.org

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.

The Summer Drop-In Pottery is only available to students who have been enrolled in a Garrison Art Center adult pottery class in 2024 or 2025. 

Summer Pottery is back again!

How does it work?

Summer Drop-In Pottery allows you to attend 4, 6, or 8 of our drop-in pottery classes this summer, taught by one of GAC’s Pottery teaching artists. Each class is 3 hours long, and 3 different time slots are available each week.

When does it start?

Summer drop-in pottery classes will begin June 30 and run through August 21. There will be a short break before our regular fall classes start in early September.

What times/days are available?

There are 3 class times a week: Sundays 2:00pm-5:00pm, Mondays 6:00pm-9:00pm, and Thursdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm.

Do I have to come on the same day/time each week?

No! You can sign up for multiple classes in the same week, and skip a week (or more!) whenever you like. 

How do I schedule my classes?

Lisa will be handling the scheduling. Once you have purchased your Summer Drop-In Pottery classes, contact lisa@garrisonartcenter.org with which days/times you would like to come. We will be limiting the number of people in each class, so you must sign up ahead of time for the days you want to attend. 

We cannot accommodate students who show up without signing up first.

6 classes isn’t enough for me/is too much for me! Can I sign up for more/less?

Sure! Feel free to sign up for as many Summer Drop-In Pottery classes as you like. We have 4 and 8 class passes available as well. 

Can anyone sign up for Summer Drop-In Pottery and use the studio?

The Summer Pottery Pass is only available to students who have been enrolled in a Garrison Art Center adult pottery class in 2024 or 2025. 

Got more questions? Email Kit Burke-Smith, Education Director at eduation@garrisonartcenter.org

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.

The Summer Drop-In Pottery is only available to students who have been enrolled in a Garrison Art Center adult pottery class in 2024 or 2025. 

Summer Pottery is back again!

How does it work?

Summer Drop-In Pottery allows you to attend 4, 6, or 8 of our drop-in pottery classes this summer, taught by one of GAC’s Pottery teaching artists. Each class is 3 hours long, and 3 different time slots are available each week.

When does it start?

Summer drop-in pottery classes will begin June 30 and run through August 21. There will be a short break before our regular fall classes start in early September.

What times/days are available?

There are 3 class times a week: Sundays 2:00pm-5:00pm, Mondays 6:00pm-9:00pm, and Thursdays 6:30pm - 9:30pm.

Do I have to come on the same day/time each week?

No! You can sign up for multiple classes in the same week, and skip a week (or more!) whenever you like. 

How do I schedule my classes?

Lisa will be handling the scheduling. Once you have purchased your Summer Drop-In Pottery classes, contact lisa@garrisonartcenter.org with which days/times you would like to come. We will be limiting the number of people in each class, so you must sign up ahead of time for the days you want to attend. 

We cannot accommodate students who show up without signing up first.

8 classes is too much/not enough for me! Can I sign up for less/more?

Sure! Feel free to sign up for as many Summer Drop-In Pottery classes as you like. We have 4 and 6 class passes available as well. 

Can anyone sign up for Summer Drop-In Pottery and use the studio?

The Summer Pottery Pass is only available to students who have been enrolled in a Garrison Art Center adult pottery class in 2024 or 2025. 

Got more questions? Email Kit Burke-Smith, Education Director at eduation@garrisonartcenter.org

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.