Week of Events
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: Small Dishes with Natural Impressions (SOLD OUT)
Create a set of floral themed ceramic candle votives! Learn to decorate the clay from an expert ceramic artist by pressing soft clay into a textured mold that has patterns of leaves, stems, and greenery. Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class […]
Art For Two: Pottery on the Wheel (SOLD OUT)
Learn how to throw pottery on a wheel! 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 skills required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening. Your […]
Tool Making for Clay Workshop
Create and design a customized wooden tool to use for forming and shaping your clay artwork. Use basic woodworking techniques to carve, cut, and sand a hard wood into a personalized, long-lasting tool for your studio. The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory […]
Glass Holiday Tree Workshop (SOLD OUT)
Create beautiful glass holiday trees to decorate your home or give away as gifts! Learn all about the fundamentals of glass fusing – such as glass cutting, snipping, and layering – to make geometric shapes and form each design. The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry […]
Slobokina-Inspired Abstract Painting Workshop
Explore the groundbreaking artwork featured in AMFA's exhibition Architects of Being and immerse yourself in the world of Esphyr Slobodkina during this exciting workshop. Learn about Slobodkina's abstract paintings and investigate how to organize a painting through composition. Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will experiment with composition, focusing on line, shape, and color to […]
Making Together: Jewelry & Textile Fusion
Create a necklace using jewelry making techniques inspired by the functional fashion on view in Architects of Being: Louise Nevelson and Esphyr Slobodkina. Learn how to fashion a chain and clasp that adorns colorful felted and silk ribbon accessories. Making Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create. Register now to enjoy a […]
Making Together: Clay Gingerbread Houses (SOLD OUT)
Celebrate the season with a creative clay project perfect for families looking to make holiday memories through art! Team up and build your very own clay gingerbread-style house. Learn simple hand-building techniques like slab construction and decorative stamping to create your cozy clay cottage. Once assembled, you will add charming, personalized details. Projects will be […]