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Visiting Artist Family Workshop
with Jeremy Dennis
This workshop is for children ages 8-12 and their caretakers. This workshop is for families ONLY, not for individuals. Please register for each family member.
The public can join Jeremy Dennis on an exploration of the themes of Indigenous identity, history, and the layers of meaning within his artwork. Participants are invited to bring photographs from their personal collection to manipulate and use in a collage exploring identity. Families will have the opportunity to share why they created their piece and leave with a finished collage.
Visiting Artist Workshop for Adults
with Jeremy Dennis

The public can join Jeremy Dennis on an exploration of the themes of Indigenous identity, history, and the layers of meaning within his artwork. Participants are invited to join Jeremy on a walk with their choice of camera, trying to see the landscape through the eyes of Indigenous peoples. The participants will have an opportunity at the end to share one image and why they created it.
Plein Air Pastels
with Linda Barboni

This 3-hour plein air pastel workshop will explore the basics and refinements of landscape painting. Working on the bank of the beautiful Hudson River, our subject matter will be all around us for inspiration. All materials will be supplied; bring a folding chair if desired.
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.
Nature’s Palette
with Laura Lanchantin

In this workshop, plein air/abstract artist Laura Leigh Lanchantin will walk through the traditional method of creating watercolor paint from local stones. This includes gathering stones, milling pigments, and applying these paints with your painting process. Laura will also discuss basic geology, the history of pigments, safety procedures, and areas of the Appalachian and Green Mountains where she collects her stones. Each student will have the opportunity to create a small watercolor palette to take home. The end of the workshop will feature an open-paint session with pigments, charcoal and watercolor mediums. Laura will guide you to create your own painting based on nature, imagination, or a reference photo. This workshop is for adults and mature teens of all skill levels. All materials are included.
This workshop is in our printmaking studio and is accessible only 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.
Abstract Drawing
with Melanie Delgado

Explore the world of abstraction through hands-on creativity! In this dynamic workshop, participants will start with paper shapes to build unique abstract compositions. You'll be introduced to key abstract artists and techniques, and experiment with warm-up exercises and mark-making methods. Perfect for artists of all levels looking to loosen up and try something new!
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.
Paper Flowers
with Julia Prestigiacomo

Come join us at the GAC for a fun, 2-hour workshop where you will learn how to make beautiful flowers out of crepe paper. Beginner friendly, just bring yourself and your creativity!
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.
Needle Felted Beehive
with Carlise Azmitia

Join us for a fun and creative needle felting workshop where you’ll learn both basic and advanced techniques to craft a charming beehive décor piece. We’ll cover core shaping, sculpting, wool painting, flat felting, color mixing, thread drawing, and attaching fine details. Perfect for beginners and intermediate felters alike — all supplies are included!
This workshop is in our printmaking studio and is accessible only 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.