Turn everyday materials into a personal masterpiece! In this creative workshop, you'll upcycle packing paper into a one-of-a-kind accordion or half-fold art journal. Teaching artist Theresa Ely will guide you through distressing techniques and surface design, then help you fill your journal with affirmations, poems, or lyrics that uplift and inspire.

Saturday, June 7th | 1:00 - 3:00 PM 

Location: GAC Courtyard 

All Materials included in registration costs

Non-Member: $25 | Register (2) $35

Member: $21.25 | Register (2) $29.75

Join fiber artists Hope Kesler and Dani Burke for a fun and floral macramé workshop! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to tie simple macramé knots to create a charming flower wristlet—perfect for festivals, weddings, or just adding a handmade touch to your style. With plenty of colors and textures to choose from, you’ll leave with a unique wearable piece and the skills to keep on knotting. All levels welcome!

Thursday, June 12th  | 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Location: GAC Courtyard 

All Materials included in registration costs

Non-Member: $55

Member: $46.75

Get ready for art full of color, creativity, and discovery! In Art Explorers, young artists will dive into the exciting world of mixed media with teaching artist Caroline Toomer. Kids will experiment with paint, collage, sculpture, drawing, and more—blending materials and techniques to create unique, imaginative works of art each day.

4 Wednesdays, July 9th - 30th | 12:30 - 1:30 PM 

Location: GAC Upstairs Art Classroom

All Materials included in registration costs

Non-Member: $75

Member: $63.75

In this creative and community-focused workshop, Dani Burke and Hope Kesler will guide you through crafting your own custom macramé plant hanger—perfect for displaying your favorite greenery with style.Bring a plant cutting to pot after your hanger is finished, and join in a cutting swap with fellow plant lovers! Trade, share, and repot your new plant baby into a provided pot, giving your handmade hanger a fresh and leafy resident.

All materials provided—just bring a cutting (or a few to share) and your love of plants and crafts!

Thursday, July 10th | 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Location: GAC Courtyard 

All Materials included in registration costs

Non-Member: $55

Member: $46.75

Transform everyday materials into meaningful art! In this creative workshop with teaching artist Theresa Ely, students will use upcycled packing paper to craft a one-of-a-kind word banner. Learn how to distress and add surface design to paper, choose a word or phrase that speaks to you, and assemble your banner using ribbon, string, or bias tape.

Saturday July 12th | 1:00 - 3:30 PM 

Location: GAC Courtyard 

All Materials included in registration costs

Non-Member: $25 | Register (2) $35

Member: $21.25 | Register (2) $29.75

Join Amanda Sage for an hour and half guided creative journey to discover our own personal gifts and vision through the Vision Train Drawing Project. Learn tools to access creative insight in a supportive and collaborative environment. Draw it out, write it out and give it a way! No prior experience needed, just a good dose of curiosity and willingness. 

Saturday, July 19th | 10:00 - 11:30 PM OR 12:00 - 1:30 PM 

 (Under 8 Parent Present) 

Location: GAC Cy Baird Main Gallery 

All Materials included in registration costs

Non-Members: $20 

Members: FREE (Please still register) 

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Add a little sparkle to your space with this fun and creative suncatcher workshop! Join artist Anette Akselson to design and craft your own dazzling gemstone + wire suncatchers that shimmer in the sunlight.You’ll learn how to layer, arrange, and assemble a unique piece that 

reflects your personal style and brightens any window or garden. 

Saturday, July 26th | 11:30 - 1:30 PM  

7-9 Requires Parent Present 

Location: GAC Art Classroom

All Materials included in registration costs

Non-Member: $30 | Register Parent + Child Deal: $50

Member: $25.50 | Register Parent + Child Deal: $42.50

Dive into the colorful world of fiber art in this playful and hands-on workshop with local artist Sarah Sharsmith. You’ll learn the fundamentals of wet felting as you create vibrant, sculptural flowers. Sarah will guide you step-by-step through the process—from layering and shaping the wool to adding dimension and detail—resulting in beautiful felted blooms! 

Thursday, July 31st | 6:00 - 8:00 PM 

Location: GAC Courtyard 

All materials included in Registration cost

Non-Member: $35 

Member: $29.75

Get ready to head back to school in style! In this playful and creative class, artist Shana Vogel will guide you through the basics of working with resin to make your own custom jewelry. Design colorful earrings, keychains, or backpack charms using glitter, dyes, and fun add-ins—perfect for showing off your unique style this school year.

Saturday, August 2nd | 4:00 - 5:30 PM 

(8-10 Parent must be present)

Location: GAC Courtyard

All Materials included in registration costs

Non-Member: $25 

Member: $21.25

Join teaching artist Cat Avila for this 3-day art camp filled with color, imagination, and hands-on fun. Young artists will explore a variety of mediums—from painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media—while making new friends and building confidence. Whether your kiddo is a seasoned creator or just loves to get crafty, this camp is the perfect way to jumpstart the school year with creativity and joy!

Tuesday - Thursday | August 5th, 6th + 7th | 2:30 - 3:45 PM 

Location: GAC Art Classroom

All Materials included in registration costs

Non-Member: $75

Member: $63.75

Create your own one-of-a-kind writing journal in this hands-on workshop with teaching artist Theresa Ely! Using upcycled packing and donated papers, you’ll learn how to design and personalize an affordable, handmade journal. Explore distressing and surface design techniques to craft unique collage covers—inside and out—that reflect your personal style.

Saturday, August 16th | 1:00 - 3:30 PM

Location: GAC Courtyard 

All Materials included in registration costs

Non-Member: $25 | Register (2) $35

Member: $21.25 | Register (2) $29.75

Channel your inner royalty in this magical wire-wrapping workshop with artist Anette Akselson! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the basics of wire wrapping as you create your very own gemstone crown. Choose from a variety of crystals and stones, and let Anette guide you step-by-step through the process of shaping, wrapping, and securing your crown to fit your personal style. Whether you're crafting for a festival, special occasion, or just for fun, you’ll leave with a sparkling, one-of-a-kind accessory and the skills to keep creating. All levels welcome—just bring your imagination!

Saturday, August 23rd |11:30 - 1:30 PM 

7-9 Requires Parent Present 

Location: GAC Art Classroom

All Materials included in registration costs

Non-Member: $30 | Register Parent + Child Deal: $50

Member: $25.50 | Register Parent + Child Deal: $42.50

Happy little trees await! Join artist Sarah Sharsmith for a joyful and relaxed night of painting inspired by the legendary Bob Ross. Follow along step-by-step as you create your own serene landscape using Bob’s signature techniques—gentle brushstrokes, fluffy clouds, and of course, plenty of happy accidents.

Saturday, August 30th | 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Location: GAC Blue Box Theatre

All Materials included in registration costs

Kids Non-Member: $35

Kids Member: $29.75