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.

NEW CLASS!

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.

NEW CLASS!

Learn basic drawing skills and develop them into big and bold paintings!

We will start with learning how to draw simple found objects, following teaching artist Beth Tango as she takes you through the process step by step, how to draw basic shapes from simple to more complex ones. Then students will choose their favorite drawing and turn it into a bold, fun, colorful acrylic painting! Students are encouraged to develop their own style. This class includes a fee for basic materials and is for teenagers ages 13-19 of all skill levels are welcome.

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

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.

NEW CLASS!

In this class, students will have the opportunity to draw from a still life arrangement in a variety of materials such as pencil, pen, charcoal, or pastels. Discussions and guidance around perspective, overlapping, and proportions will take place during class time. This class is for adults 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 10.

In this class for kids 8-13yo students will learn basic skills and techniques to help them draw and paint. Students will explore drawing with different materials such as pencil, colored pencil, markers, and pastels. Painting techniques are also explored using the masters for inspiration. All materials will be provided. This class is for children 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 10.

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. 

Explore the possibilities of relief printing with linoleum in this class with expert printmaker and founder of Fledgling Press, Melissa Schlobohm. Students will explore relief printing as it relates to both color and pattern.  Learn each step of the process in depth, from creating an image, carving, inking, operating a press, and editioning. This class welcomes beginner and experienced printmakers alike.  This class is for adults and mature 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.