Take a yoga class before visiting Garrison Craft! This class includes a same-day ticket to Garrison Craft, GAC’s leading, modern craft show in the Hudson Valley, showcasing a curated collection of craft makers, designers, and artists.

Join Dani Locastro a professional artist and yoga educator (E-RYT500/YACEP) for a unique experience of integrative yoga and meditation in the gallery. Dani’s creative approach to many types of yoga is steeped in yoga philosophy, anatomy, art therapeutics, and meditation so that these tools for healthy living can move with you and help you to live a balanced life physically, mentally, and creatively.  

This class is designed to be accessible to all ages and abilities. Dani will work with you in coming to meet yourself in somatic movement, simple poses and breath techniques to lead us to mindful meditation using the art exhibition as part of an integrated approach to wholeness. 

Expect to feel connected and grounded within yourself and a little more open to the creative energy within you.

We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing and silence your phone or devices for this program to get the most out of this mindfulness practice. Yoga props will be supplied but mats are limited, so students are encouraged to bring their own. No prior experience with yoga or meditation is necessary – all are welcome!

Many thanks to Dani LoCastro for donating her time as a teacher for this class so that all proceeds will go directly to Garrison Art Center!

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.

Take a workshop while visiting Garrison Craft! This workshop includes a same-day ticket to Garrison Craft, GAC’s leading, modern craft show in the Hudson Valley, showcasing a curated collection of craft makers, designers, and artists.

In this beginner-friendly needle felt workshop, you'll be guided step by step on how to make a sweet pumpkin decor out of wool. You'll learn core shaping, wool blending, fiber attachment, smoothing, and detailing. A popular and fun project that gives you a beautiful and unique piece appropriate for the season. This workshop is for adults and mature teens 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. 

Take a workshop while visiting Garrison Craft! This workshop includes a same-day ticket to Garrison Craft, GAC’s leading, modern craft show in the Hudson Valley, showcasing a curated collection of craft makers, designers, and artists.

No needles needed in this felting project. Use water, soap, and hand agitation to transform loose wool into a fabric sculpture. Learn essential wet felting skills with a resist, along with wool properties and why water, soap, and agitation magically make fiber durable. You'll be left with a 3-D sculpt to use as a vessel or a decorative conversation piece. This workshop is for adults and mature teens 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. 

Garrison Art Center is bringing back our Artist Toolbox series—practical talks focused on the nuts and bolts of being a professional artist and maker—to help our community build skills that extend beyond the studio. This series offers conversations centered on the essential, real-world aspects of professional creative practice. 

Use the promo code TOOLBOX when signing up for all three and get 10% off!

With almost twenty years of gallery representation, Stephen Mallon has amassed the skills and experience required to work with festivals, galleries, museums, and more. Whether you’re an emerging artist navigating the world of open calls or a seasoned creative looking to break into galleries, this multi-part series offers something for everyone. Join Stephen as he shares his wisdom and experience, along with plenty of helpful tips and useful hacks, to help you get your work seen by your target audience. 

Every week we will check in on projects that you are working on- archive, promotion, research, grants, residencies, open calls- what are you getting done?

In addition, Stephen will share a select list of opportunities to discuss both pending and to prepare for such as the Kentler International Drawing Space, Pen and Brush, Guggenheim fellowship, Art Bridge, NYFA’s doctor’s hours, The Dorsky, and more!

Week 1:  Show your work! 

Let’s talk about the work! Gallery and museum hierarchy - who to call? For this session, students need to bring copies of their slides or website with them. 

 Week 2: Artists in Progress  

This session focuses on brainstorming sessions, artist statements, and deliverables.

Week 3: LGO- Let's Get Organized!  

We will wrap up the series by covering photographing work, archives, spreadsheets, titles, CV, press kit, and artist bios.

Sign up for one, two, or all three sessions. Each workshop stands on its own, or attend all three and let them build on each other!

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.