Calendar

Spring 2012

Drop-in Open Studio Hours

Mondays – Saturdays

1 pm – 5 pm

Spring 2012 After-School Classes for Kids continue:

Drawing for Kids (ages 8-12)
Mondays, 4pm-5:30pm

Children will explore a variety of drawing media and techniques, including pencil, pastels, charcoal, and ink.  Children will be encouraged to develop and pursue their own ideas and interests, and share what they learn/discover with each other.

Telling Stories With Art (ages 10+)
Tuesdays, 4pm-5:30pm

Children and adults will explore their creativity and develop their skills in drawing, painting, collage, and mixed-media.  Each class will begin with a short lesson about techniques and/or art history.  The Art Garden’s communal studio environment fosters self-directed art-making and informal sharing of ideas, technical discoveries, and stories.

Building and Painting (ages 6+)
Thursdays, 4pm-5:30pm

From creating small sculptures to BIG Paintings, this class allows younger artists to let their imaginations go wild!  Children will learn how to use an extensive variety of materials and techniques while developing their own ideas, inspiring each other as they grow.

Kids classes cost $10/class  or
4 classes for $30.
Rolling enrollment means you can join anytime.
Please call 413-625-2782
or email csartgarden@gmail.com to register.

NEW Homeschool group meeting on Fridays from 1pm-3pm!

For Adults:

Figure Drawing at The Art Garden Continues!

There are Figure Drawing sessions at The Art Garden every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.

Sessions run from 6-9pm with the first half hour dedicated to snacks and set-up and to accommodate those of us who tend to be a little late for things.  The drawing sessions go from 6:30-9pm, beginning with traditional short gesture sketching and moving to progressively longer poses.  Regular participants can make requests for specific poses and/or duration of poses. Feedback and instruction available when requested.

Cost:  $15 if you have your own materials, $20 if you need to use The Art Garden’s materials.

Acrylic Painting and Mixed Media Workshop for Adults

This 4-week workshop is for adults who are interested in acrylic painting and/or mixed media. Participants will explore image-making and their own creative journeys through exercises and prompts designed to inspire diverse responses. All levels of experience are welcome. 

Two extra hours of studio time per week are included in the class.

Class meets on Thursdays from Noon-2pm, starting April 5, 2012.

Cost: $100/4 weeks.  Members get 10% discount.

Art For A Change

Are you an artist who wants to make art about social and environmental issues?

Are you an activist who wants to express a message more creatively?

This interdisciplinary Open Studio/Forum/Network/’small group of concerned citizens’ will focus on making art about issues that affect the common good. Whether you are making a poster, banner, installation, or performance piece (and whether you are working alone or with others), this on-going series of workshops will provide the space, materials, and feedback (from each other) to help support your work.

Art For A Change will meet on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month (starting October, 2011) from 6pm-9pm (potluck at 6pm.)

There is no set fee for participation.  Suggested donation: $15
No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Please note:  The Art Garden, as a public charity, cannot lobby or support any political candidate. All views expressed are those of participants.