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Drawing and Painting from Life

$25

with John Allen

Calendar Next available session starts Aug 11, 2025 at 9:30 am
4 additional sessions through Sep 8, 2025

On-going sessions for those who want to work on their own to develop and refine their techniques of drawing and painting from the live model. Short poses. Bring your own materials. This is a monitored event, not a class. Interested in paying for 8 sessions all at once and receiving a discount? Reach out to us at 845-424-3960 for more information.

Adult Pottery: daytime classes

$535

with GAC Team

Calendar Next session starts Sep 7, 2025 at 2 pm, runs for 10 weeks
3 additional sessions through Sep 12, 2025

Seven different day/times available, check other listings for evening classes

No class Sunday, Oct 5 + 12

No class Monday, Oct 13

No class Friday, Oct 3 + 31, Nov 28

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. 

Full Course

Family Clay Studio

$265

with Renee Curci Ivanoff

Calendar Next session starts Sep 13, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 8 weeks

No class Saturday, Oct 4 + 11

For kids from 7 to 17 plus you, their family member! Set a date with your child, niece, nephew, or friend, and join us on Saturday mornings. Have fun creating, exploring, and working with clay together. Family Clay Studio is a wonderful way to share and create with clay. You’ll work together learning how to hand-build, throw on the wheel, glaze, and learn a bit about the kiln. Your glazed and fired pieces will be your clay treasures to take home.  Class runs for 8 weeks and includes materials and firing fees.

This class is for families ONLY, not for individuals. Price is by the individual, please purchase a spot for each family member. 


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. 

Full Course

Handbuilding and Sculpture Techniques

$535

with Kim Waldhauer

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 17, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 10 weeks

Explore creating dynamic clay sculptures in this advanced hand-building class with teaching artist and sculptor Kim Waldhauer. This class is open to both sculptors as well as potters working in a sculptural way.  Class runs for 10 weeks and includes 6 hours a week of open studio time. Materials and firing fees are not included.

This is a mixed-level class, which may include beginners, intermediate, and advanced-level students. We find having students of varied skill levels can create an enriched learning experience for all participants.

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. 

Watercolor and Beyond

$205

with Linda Barboni

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 19, 2025 at 10:30 am, runs for 4 weeks
1 additional session on Oct 24, 2025

No class on October 3rd and October 31st. 

Open to new and experienced students, this class will explore the world of blending pigment with water. Students will learn traditional techniques and be encouraged to take risks using different techniques and materials. Enjoy the freedom that watercolor provides!

This class is open to students of all skill levels. New students will receive an email about what supplies they will need to bring. The class runs for 4 weeks and does not include 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.

Abstract Painting for Beginners

$165

with Melanie Delgado

Calendar Next available session starts Sep 30, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 4 weeks
1 additional session on Nov 4, 2025

Unlock your creativity and explore the expressive world of abstract art! This class is perfect for anyone new to painting or those looking to expand their current practice. Under the guidance of teaching artist Melanie Delgado, students will experience a variety of warm-up exercises, multiple demonstrations, and hands-on techniques designed to build confidence and inspire experimentation. This class offers a supportive space for students of all skill levels to play, explore, and develop your unique creative voice. Basic materials are included, and students are encouraged to bring in additional supplies they want to experiment with or learn more about.

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.

Let’s Paint!

$225

with Danielle Lafayette

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 1, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 4 weeks
1 additional session on Oct 29, 2025

Do you have an image (either in your head or from one of your own photos) that you always wanted to paint on canvas?  Now is your chance. In this 4 week fall class you will have help getting this image down onto canvas.  We will lay out the composition, talk about mixing and layering colors, and more, all the while working in a relaxed and supportive environment. Treat yourself to an afternoon full of creativity. This class is for students of all skill levels and 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.

Intro to Mokuhanga

$300

with Ezra Heller

Calendar Next available session starts Oct 14, 2025 at 10 am, runs for 6 weeks

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.

Our class/workshop cancellation policy can be found here

We believe art should be accessible for all. Financial Assistance is available for those who qualify.





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