2021 WORKSHOPS

~ ​Learn new art techniques from our expert artists ~
Workshops are non-refundable unless cancelled by the GAA.


SEPTEMBER

Equinox Sun Catchers
Artist: Bonniediva Shorr
SEPTEMBER 12:  1:30-3:30pm
Celebrate the equinox with your own personal sun catcher. Whether you’ve done this before or are new to working with glass beads and wire, this workshop gives you a chance to capture the sun. Feel free to bring in jewelry you never use to embellish your catcher but everything you need will be provided.
Students will learn the art of wire wrapping and the freedom to express themselves in their bead choices to create their custom sun catcher. Instructor will demonstrate different techniques and styles for building a sun catcher. Students will be able to choose their own combination of materials and create their own art. Students will be able to take home their personalized work.

​Materials needed: Instructor will provide all materials including tools, wires, and beads.

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JANUARY

The Art of Journaling
Artist: Jennifer Evans
Participants will learn how to develop skills to overcome fear of the blank page, how to work through thoughts and emotions by journaling with symbols, color, and words. Art journaling can be a powerful tool for managing anxiety, as well as exploring new ideas.

Materials needed: water-soluble pencils, crayons, watercolor, fluid acrylic, stencils, markers. Students are urged to bring an art journal, but if they want to wait until after class to purchase one, they can follow along with the demonstrations on loose leaf mixed media paper and then duplicate the process later in their own journal.


FEBRUARY

A Poet in Everyone
Artist: Tish De La Mora (-.tel)
Students will learn basic writing techniques, including how to find inspiration, not only from within but from the beauty around us. The instructor will walk through the process of poetry writing. By the end of the workshop, students will have written their own original poetry piece.

​Materials needed: pens, pencils, and paper/journal


MARCH

Introduction to Mail Art
Artist: Bonnie Shorr
Mail Art is a popular artistic movement centered on sending small scale works through the postal service. In this one-of-a-kind workshop, students will learn how to create a base collage using color and pattern theory. Students will be guided into creating their own personal small art pieces for mailing.


​Materials needed: any materials one can find at home, including old magazines, markers, paint, fabric, beads, etc...


APRIL

Getting to know Watercolors
Artist: Paula Casey
Watercolors shouldn’t be intimidating! In this GAA workshop, students will be introduced to different watercolor techniques and their uses. Our highly skilled instructor will demonstrate different watercolor techniques and participants will have an opportunity to practice together. By the end of the class, students will have begun their very own painting to complete on their own.

​Materials needed: Watercolor papers (any grade), watercolor pallet (artist recommends Windsor & Newton Cottman Watercolors), 2 watercolor brushes (size 8 and size 4) (artist recommends Princeton), 2 separate cups of water, Hard pencil


JUNE

Phone Photography
Artist: Zee Lacson
Make the most of the camera that's always with you! Pick up some general photography tips and phone photography cheats to help maximize your phone camera. Instructor will demonstrate simple photography techniques. Students will have an opportunity to practice and ask questions.

Materials needed:​ Students just need their phone!


JULY

Intro to Colored Pencil
Artist: Phil Schorn
Students will learn to draw without showing a line. Learn to layer, blend and mix the pencil to
create a realistic rendering. Instructor will discuss and demonstrate techniques on different surfaces for students to follow. Students will practice techniques on a sample drawing. Students will complete the workshop
with the beginnings of a colored pencil artwork that they can complete on their own if
necessary.
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Materials needed:​ Prismacolor soft core pencils: set of 24, Strathmore Smooth Bristol Paper 300series (yellow
cover), Pencil sharpener, Instructor will provide students with a reference drawing via email
prior to the event.


AUGUST

Silhouettes & Flowers
Artist: Heather June Toser
Students will learn to use flowers for self expression as they exercise visualization and creativity by applying their choice of flowers to their very own silhouette. Instructor will demonstrate step by step instructions on how to decorate the silhouette with flowers. By the end of the class, students will be on their way to creating their unique work of art. What a wonderful Mother’s Day present!

Materials needed: A sheet of black construction paper, Pencil, Scissors, Glue, Flower cut outs (from magazines, colored paper, scrapbook paper, artificial flowers, or real flowers!)