ArtBar (21+): Painting Mini Planters
Join us for a Friday Evening ArtBar!
Let your creativity bloom! Paint and personalize your own mini terracotta flower pot while enjoying a relaxed, social evening at the Arts Center!
Stop by before or after dinner, or bring your meal along!
Grab a friend, get a drink, and let your inner artist out! 21+
$10 per person
Whimsical Resin Jewelry w/ Wendy Dispennette
Create Wearable Wonders!
Explore different techniques to create a variety of effects using silicone jewelry molds. Several earring and necklace molds will be provided, including plain shapes and more whimsical designs to satisfy quirky and bold humans! Each participant will complete 2 pieces of their choice: either 2 pairs of earrings, 2 necklaces, or one of each. Some of the materials you can choose from include glitter, pigments, alcohol inks, and dried flowers.
$25 per person
All materials provided. Ages 18+
CritZ: Community Art Critique (August)
CritZ! Community Critique Session
CritZ sessions are friendly, constructive discussions oriented around process + creativity. Bring a piece or two of your original artworks (finished or in-progress) for a group critique. No prior critiquing experience is necessary, and all skill levels are encouraged to join!
FREE! No cost to participate.
The Portrait in Oil w/ Ana V. Fleming
$30 for GCAC Members / $35 for Nonmembers
Join Ana to learn the fundamentals of portraiture in oil paint while working from a live model. This class is suitable for all skill levels — some prior oil painting experience helpful, though not required. All necessary materials will be provided (but you are welcome to bring your own paints and brushes if desired!).
Ana will cover the fundamentals of mapping out your portrait and the basic anatomy of the head, establishing your palette, and building form starting from large, abstract masses and slowly integrating detail. The long open working time of oil paint will be used to our advantage to look slowly and carefully as we paint from direct observation of a live model. We will take a short break halfway through the class!
The Basics of Handbuilding w/ Chris Dokolasa
Learn the 3 Major Handbuillding Techniques to Create 3 Works of Art!
PINCH, COIL, SLAB! Whether you're brand new to clay or looking to strengthen your skills, this class is the perfect introduction to handbuilding. Spend the day exploring the three foundational techniques with Chris Dokolasa and create one ceramic piece using each method.
Then, finish your designs with colorful glazes!
Separate glazing sessions will be held at a later date, for an additional fee.
*Must be 18+
$40, plus $25 glazing fee
ArtBar (21+): Artist Trading Cards
Join us for a Thursday Evening ArtBar!
Tiny artworks, big creativity! Design your own set of ATCs, using paint, collage, found objects, and more! Share your creations, trade with fellow artists, and start (or grow!) your collection.
Stop by before or after dinner, or bring your meal along!
Grab a friend, get a drink, and let your inner artist out! 21+
$10 per person
CritZ: Community Art Critique (September)
CritZ! Community Critique Session
CritZ sessions are friendly, constructive discussions oriented around process + creativity. Bring a piece or two of your original artworks (finished or in-progress) for a group critique. No prior critiquing experience is necessary, and all skill levels are encouraged to join!
FREE! No cost to participate.
CritZ: Community Art Critique (July)
CritZ! Community Critique Session
CritZ sessions are friendly, constructive discussions oriented around process + creativity. Bring a piece or two of your original artworks (finished or in-progress) for a group critique. No prior critiquing experience is necessary, and all skill levels are encouraged to join!
FREE! No cost to participate.