Bright Nights

Bright Nights

Spend the holiday season at AMFA enjoying a night of live jazz and festive vibes. Immerse yourself in the glowing ambiance of the Cultural Living Room, where the melodies meld perfectly with a glass of bubbly champagne and gourmet snacks. This experience extends into the galleries, where AMFA docents will elevate your evening with an […]

Drop-in Figure Drawing

Immerse yourself in a three-hour drawing session set in an untutored environment at the Windgate Art School. This dynamic experience will feature a variety of timed poses with draped and undraped models, providing an excellent opportunity for first-time students and experienced artists alike to hone their skills. Students must be 18+ to attend, as the […]

Holding Sacred: Artist Talk with Antonius-Tín Bui

Explore the intricate, hand-cut portraiture of Antonius-Tín Bui, whose practice holds sacred the rituals of making, memory, and identity. Drawing from their Vietnamese heritage, queer experience, and community storytelling, Bui transforms paper into intimate monuments that honor the complexity of diaspora and the fluidity of self. About Antonius-Tín Bui Antonius-Tín Bui is a polydisciplinary artist […]

Art for Two

Art For Two: Swizzle Sticks (SOLD OUT)

Create decorative and reuseable glass swizzle sticks to stir your favorite holiday beverages! Experience the thrill of glass torchworking by melting, fusing, shaping, and layering glass rods together. Then, lean into your creativity and sculpt colorful glass ornaments to place on the top of the swizzle sticks. Art For Two is the perfect one-night class […]

Between the Lines: Drawing Workshop with Antonius-Tín Bui

Through imaginative exercises and group installations, discover how everyday items can speak to identity, memory, and belonging. In this hands-on workshop led by artist Antonius-Tín Bui, work together with other students to create collaborative still life drawings inspired by personal objects and shared narratives. This is a two-day workshop that meets on Saturday, November 22, […]

Bright Nights

Bright Nights

Spend the holiday season at AMFA enjoying a night of live music and festive vibes. Immerse yourself in the glowing ambiance of the Cultural Living Room, where the melodies meld perfectly with a glass of bubbly champagne and gourmet snacks. This experience extends into the galleries, where AMFA docents will elevate your evening with an […]

Bright Nights

Bright Nights

Spend the holiday season at AMFA enjoying a night of live music and festive vibes. Immerse yourself in the glowing ambiance of the Cultural Living Room, where the melodies meld perfectly with a glass of bubbly champagne and gourmet snacks. This experience extends into the galleries, where AMFA docents will elevate your evening with an […]

Drop-in Printmaking

Experiment with printmaking during this three-hour drop-in experience at AMFA's Windgate Art School. Open to beginner and experienced artists alike, it's a great way to learn a new art form or work independently on your own projects. An instructor will moderate the session and be available for critiques and questions upon request. Students are encouraged […]

Art for Two

Art For Two: Hammered Copper Bracelets (SOLD OUT)

Create a hammered copper bracelet with a personalized message or design! Learn how to hammer, bend, and stamp designs onto a piece of heavy copper wire. Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials, a charcuterie board, and refreshments are included, no […]

Glass Snowman Workshop (SOLD OUT)

Design colorful and festive glass snowmen that will lighten up any tree or window! Learn the basics of glass fusing to arrange shapes and patterns in a creative way. Your completed designs will be transformed in the kiln to achieve a smooth and glossy finish. This is an excellent workshop for those interested in experiencing […]

“Uncommon Threads” Inspired Jewelry Workshop (SOLD OUT)

Make an inspired pendant and earrings with polymer clayand learn how to create designs and patterns inspired by the art on view in AMFA’s exhibition, Uncommon Threads in Contemporary Art. This workshop includes an hour lunch break while your work is fired in a kiln. The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate […]

Phone Photography Workshop

Travel to the AMFA galleries with professional photographer Margo Duvall and artistically explore the art on display with your camera phone. Following museum guidelines, participants will take photographs while learning about composition, color balance, and how to use the viewfinder. Bring your camera phone and experience the art on display through the lens of a […]