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Seasonal Print Studio Pass

$300
Calendar Current session started Apr 2, 2024

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 31, 2024. 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.

 

Experiments in Glaze Chemistry

$160

with Lisa Knaus

Calendar Current session started Apr 10, 2024 at 6:30 pm, runs for 3 weeks

Garrison Art Center is pleased to offer a new monthly evening class for advanced clay students! In this class, 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 10, May 8, and June 12 (once a month, for three months) and is 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. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

Full Course
Dynamic Figure Drawing
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Dynamic Figure Drawing

$265

with Brian Beaton

BAM! ZONK!! POW!!!

Like action movies? Superheroes? Into comics and manga? This is no ordinary life drawing class. In this series, we will explore the human form in all of its heroic glory. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, teen or adult, all are welcome! This class will cover the basic fundamentals of proportion, anatomical accuracy, drawing techniques and capturing the dynamic movement of the human body. Packed with reference materials, drawing diagrams, and resources to help you moving forward. We will cover backgrounds, foreshortening, and forced perspective. There will be a live nude model in powerful, animated poses and occasionally using props. This is not your typical Figure Drawing. Are you ready? Let’s Go!!! This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels, and all materials are included.

There is no class on May 12. 

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. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

Portrait and Life Drawing (Ages 10-15)

$140

with Beth Tango

Calendar Current session started Apr 16, 2024 at 4 pm, runs for 4 weeks
1 additional session on May 14, 2024

This class is designed for the art student interested in learning the basics of the human body. We will study the proportions of the head and facial features to make a pastel portrait drawing, then continue with how to sketch the whole body, given specific tools and tricks to see in three dimensions. We will finish up with learning how to draw the hands and feet. All areas will be made easy with step-by-step techniques to ensure everyone's success. This class is open to students ages 10-15 of all skill levels, and all materials are included.

There will be no class on April 23.

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. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

Tapestry Weaving

$205

with Gail Cunningham O'Donnell

Calendar Current session started Apr 18, 2024 at 10:30 am, runs for 4 weeks
2 additional sessions through May 16, 2024

Come discover the art of tapestry weaving! In this 4 week class, students will learn the basics of tapestry. Find out what the different tools are and how they are used, how to warp on, various weaving techniques, and how to finish a piece. We will also explore making alternative looms and using unexpected materials in the weavings. This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels, and all materials are included. Students will leave with a small loom and their own set of weaving tools. This class is for adults and mature 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. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

Beeswax & Beyond: An Exploration of Encaustic Painting
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Beeswax & Beyond: An Exploration of Encaustic Painting

$210

with Alaina Enslen

Embark on your journey into the world of encaustic art with our Beeswax & Beyond class. In this introductory setting, you’ll learn the fundamentals of working with molten beeswax, damar resin, and pigments to create beautiful, textured compositions. Explore basic encaustic techniques, including layering, fusing, mark-making, and image transfers. Whether you’re new to art or seeking to expand your skills, join us for a hands-on exploration of this ancient and versatile medium. This class is for 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 cancelation policy can be found here

We believe art should be accessible to all. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

Intro to Mosaics

$140

with Ellen Dinerman

Calendar Current session started Apr 19, 2024 at 10:30 am, runs for 3 weeks

In this three session class students will use beautiful colored glass tiles to create an image or pattern, learn how to use tile nippers to cut different shapes, and grout your work for a finished indoor piece. Join visiting artist Ellen Dinerman in this creative learning experience!

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. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.

Wool Painting
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Wool Painting

$125

with Carlise Azmitia

Discover the art and versatility of needle-felt art by painting with wool. This introductory course will teach you what tools and supplies you need to start a 2-D felt painting. Students will learn the wool sketch method to block in their art, color mix wool to get the best colors for their work, and detailing to bring their pieces to life. Registered students are encouraged to bring a picture of a simple scene, portrait, or still-life image or use images provided in class. Art will be 8” x 10” so that artwork can be completed during class time. This class is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels, and all materials are included.

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. We also have a separate application for Financial assistance for Senior Citizens.





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