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 the entire winter class season,  January 2 - March 30, 2025. 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 who qualify.

This four-week class for students 65+ years of age focuses on basic drawing and painting from objects. Still-life displays will be set up around the room. Class will begin with a drawing and painting demonstration and then students will continue independently with support from teaching artist Beth Bohrer. This class is for beginners and for those looking to refresh their skills. Senior citizen students looking for a creative outlet and camaraderie are encouraged to join in the fun! Some basic drawing materials will be provided but students are also encouraged to bring in their own favorite supplies.

These sessions are for senior citizens only and are low-cost to help ensure that art is available to experience at any age.

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.

This mosaic class is an introduction to glass mosaics. This includes design, cutting techniques, and grouting to create a finished piece. Open to beginners as well as those with some experience. This class is for adults and 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 to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

Play around with materials, collaging, and photo transfer in this fun four-week class. Over the course of the first two weeks, students will sift through, collect, forage, and collage materials that are inspiring to each individual, then experiment and build a completed piece of artwork. For the second two weeks, students will learn how to incorporate mixed media and photo transfer methods into their projects. This class includes a fee to cover materials, but students are also encouraged to bring different ephemera items to work with. This class is for adults and mature teenagers of all skill levels.

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.

A vision board is a creative and powerful tool used in manifestation honoring what we want to create in our lives and how we want to live; a reminder of our focus. In this class with teaching artist Patricia Blanco, participants will create their own vision boards. If you would like, you can bring collected pictures of people, places, things, perhaps small objects, inspiring notes or quotes that hold meaning. We will also provide images and materials from other sources. No experience necessary.

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.

Taking advantage of the scenic beauty of the Hudson Highlands, we will visit four locations that provide photo opportunities ranging from close-ups to grand vistas. We’ll start with a basic overview of exposure and any questions about camera operation, then set out on our first shoot. Following sessions will meet on-location (within 5 miles of GAC) and focus on various forms of composition and photographic techniques. The instructor will give immediate feedback on student work and progress. Cameras suitable for this course range from smartphones to DSLR and mirrorless. Useful options include close-up, wide-angle, and telephoto lenses. This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels. Cameras are not included; please bring your own to class. 

This class will take place in a different location each week. Students will receive an email with location information for the first class. 

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.

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.

There will be no class May 26

Our class/workshop cancelation policy can be found here. 

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

You’re not a little kid anymore and you’re too young to drive. You like your independence and want to build your artmaking skills. This mixed media class is just for you! Create art that honors your younger self, who you are now, and your dreams for the future. Using recycled materials, traditional art supplies, and text, tell your story and be in community with other young artists. Some of the art activities include: wood and toy assemblage sculpture, abstract painting to music, and collaged memorabilia scrapbooks. There will be choices of materials for each week and students are encouraged to take the projects into independent directions. This class is intended for middle school aged students and is open to 11-14 year olds of all skill levels.

Materials are included; students can bring in old toys, photographs, candy wrappers, etc. to supplement class 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.