Drop-in Critique: Ceramic Wheel Throwing

Ready to better your understanding of ceramic-making techniques and deepen your knowledge of materials? Bring your questions and ceramic work to discuss in a group setting. Windgate Art School faculty will lead participants through a thoughtful and respectful critique of artwork and ceramic processes. Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

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. Tools by Kim Arcega.

Event Series Creative Saturdays

Creative Saturdays

Start your weekend with free art-making fun for all ages and skill levels in AMFA’s Windgate Art School! Inspired by Anne Lindberg’s installation passage, this Creative Saturdays activity invites you to create your own string artwork. Using Lindberg’s innovative use of thread as your guide, experiment with string to create dynamic designs that explore the […]

Gallery Tour

Drop in and discover AMFA with a free docent-led tour through the galleries! With this fun, engaging, and memorable experience, guests of all ages are invited to explore the art on view while learning how to interpret and appreciate works of art in various media. Photo by Jason Masters.

Event Series Art Start

Art Start

Art Start is an early reader program that pairs children’s books with art activities, inviting toddlers and preschool students to learn through reading, imaginative play, and art-making. This free program welcomes parents, grandparents, caregivers, and our youngest patrons to drop in and explore with us – no reservations required! In this session, we are reading […]

Drop-in Printmaking

Experiment with printmaking during this three-hour drop-in experience at the 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 […]

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 […]

Event Series Rivera’s Paris

Rivera’s Paris Preview Night

Take a trip back in time to the world of Rivera’s Paris, an exhibition exploring Diego Rivera’s early years as an artist living in the art capital of the world before he became one of the most influential Mexican painters of the 20th century. DJ Nick Hud sets the scene at this exclusive preview party […]

Event Series Art for Two

Art for Two: Hammered Copper Bracelets (SOLD OUT)

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 are required – just come ready to create, unwind, and add some artistic spark to your evening. In this session, create a hammered copper bracelet […]

Event Series Rivera’s Paris

Family Fest: Rivera’s Paris

Long before fame and Frida, Diego Rivera set out on a bold journey from Mexico to Europe, chasing his dream of becoming an artist. Now, you can travel alongside Rivera, exploring the vibrant cultures and artistic influences that shaped his iconic style. Immerse yourself in the music and dance of Rivera’s world, enjoy captivating stories, […]

Event Series Rivera’s Paris

Exhibition Tour with ASL Interpretation: Rivera’s Paris

Discover Rivera’s Paris through a docent-led exhibition tour accompanied by an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter! Take a guided look at several carefully selected works on view and leave with a new understanding and appreciation of Diego Rivera’s life as an artist in the early 20th century. Rivera’s Paris is supported in part by the […]

Expressive Watercolor Workshop (SOLD OUT)

Explore artwork on view in the AMFA Galleries and learn how to create an expressive watercolor painting. Students will work with watercolor on paper to create artwork inspired by works featured in one of AMFA's exhibitions. Image courtesy of Jason Masters.