Classes & Learning events

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:30 PM · Greenville, SC

Indirect painting teaches patience. Alla prima teaches decisiveness. In this four-session course, we explore direct painting – working wet into wet, mixing…

NEEDLE FELTING: LANDSCAPE PAINTING

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Cambridge, MD

In this landscape needle felting class, participants will “paint with wool” by layering colorful wool onto a fabric or felt base using specialized barbed…

Sampler Session: Reduction Monotype

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · Minneapolis, MN

Sampler Session - October 22: Reduction Monotype $50.00 Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026 Time: 6-9 pm Cost: $50 Ages: 16+ Spots remaining: 12 Instructor: Grace…

4-Day Workshop: Enhance Your Understanding of Music Theory

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:00 PM · Online

4-Day Workshop- offered online or on-site Regardless of the option you chose, the 4-day workshop is designed to enhance your understanding of music theory, to…

Beach Resin + Beyond ($)

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 6:30 PM · South Cairo, NY

Learn the art of resin casting and create a unique, one-of-a-kind resin artwork that showcases creativity and craftsmanship. Larger project with a smaller…

Guitar Workshops: Jazz Chords for Folkies... from Cowboy Chords to Jazz Voicings

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 7:00 PM—8:00 PM · Upper Marlboro, MD

Join musician Ken Avis for a four-part workshop series. Ken is a guitarist that hails from the UK and is one half of the duo Veronneau. Students will be…

Art Workshop for Older Adults: Bookmaking & Bookbinding with Instructor Monique Ford

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Ossining, NY

Click Here to Register! Art Workshop for Older Adults – Bookmaking & Bookbinding with Instructor Monique Ford Date & Time: Friday, October 23, 2026 10AM-1PM…

EXPLORE PRINTMAKING IN EIGHT WEEKS

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 • 10:00 AM—1:00 PM · Torrington, CT

with Kathleen Schroeder Fridays, September 18 – November 6, 2026 10 AM – 1 PM Ages: 18+ Members: $324 / Non-members: $360 Explore the basics of monotype,…

Date Night Make-It-Now

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 • 5:30 PM—9:30 PM · Pittsburgh, PA

A unique date night experience. Couples work together in one of our studios and create one work of glass art together. After your hands-on studio time, we’ll…

Sip N Paint – Evening Social (Oct2026)

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM · Spring Hope, NC

Sip N Paint | Evening Social Indulge in an unforgettable evening of creativity, culture, and connection at our monthly paint class, hosted at the Artists Art…

Beach Resin + Beyond ($)

Fri, Oct 23, 2026 • 6:30 PM · South Cairo, NY

Learn the art of resin casting and create a unique, one-of-a-kind resin artwork that showcases creativity and craftsmanship. Larger project with a smaller…

Good Bug/Bad Bug with Valerie VanSweden

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Lagrange, GA

Spider webs are great decorations for spooky season, but are the critters that make them good for your garden? Join Horticulture Manager Valerie VanSweden as…

Workshop: Storytelling in Protests and Direct Actions

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Syracuse, NY

Kelly Hayes will lead a workshop on Storytelling in Protests and Direct Actions for members of the SU and local communities. Hayes is an experienced protest…

Saturday Wheel Throwing: Session 2

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 9:00 AM—11:00 AM · Northfield, MN

Historic Cooking for Kids Workshop

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 9:30 AM—2:00 PM · East Meredith, NY

Cost: $55/members, $70/non-members Children ages 7 and above, accompanied by an adult participant, will prepare a farmhouse lunch on the Hanford House…

Adult Studio: Introduction to Papermaking

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:00 PM · Asheville, NC

This workshop will give you hands-on experience working with several pulps to learn the basics of western style mould and deckle papermaking. You will learn: •…

Open Arts Studio

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 10:00 AM—2:00 PM · New Canaan, CT

Drop into the Arts Studio for a facilitated series designed by artists, curators, and educators that invites families to play, create, and experiment with…

Quilting Workshop

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:30 PM · Mumford, NY

Learn about the various stitches and patterns that 19th century quilters used to create works of textile art. Participants will go home with a partially…

Cheesemaking Workshop

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 10:00 AM—2:00 PM · Mumford, NY

Learn the fundamentals of cheesemaking in one of our 19th-century kitchens! Participants will make a hard cheese and bring home skills that they can use in…

Natural World Watercolor Journal: Hubbell Home and Studio with Helen Shafer Garcia

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM · Santa Ysabel, CA

Drawing & Mark Making on Enamel with Andrew Thornton

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 10:00 AM—5:00 PM · Pittsburgh, PA

Learn to embellish your enameled surfaces with drawing & mark making techniques! 7-Hour Workshop Date: Saturday, October 24th Time: 10am-5pm Description:…

Wheel Throwing Bootcamp - October

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Austin, MN

Saturday, October 17th from 10am - 3pm & Saturday, October 24th from 10am - 12pm Geared towards ages 18+ Instructor: Spencer Johannes Location: Clay Cavern at…

Halloween Fascinator Workshop

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Online

Join Stephanie with The Blessed Mess Express at ABAM on Saturday, 10/24 at 10am for a Halloween fascinator workshop! Get into the spooky spirit and create your…

Advanced Beginner Sewing: Zip ID Wristlet with Alli Murray

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 10:00 AM—6:00 PM · Pittsburgh, PA

Level up your sewing skills, and learn to make your own Zip ID Wristlet in this one day workshop! One-Day Workshop! Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time:…

Genealogy Symposium Celebrates America 250: Trace Your Ancestors

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 10:00 AM—2:00 PM · Bel Air, MD

Genealogy Symposium Celebrates America 250: Trace Your Ancestors with Chris Smithson October 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Every family has a story- Come and learn…

Genealogy Symposium Celebrates America 250: Trace Your Ancestors with Chris Smithson

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 10:00 AM—2:00 PM · Bel Air, MD

Genealogy Symposium Celebrates America 250: Trace Your Ancestors with Chris Smithson October 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Every family has a story- Come and learn…

Family Class | Halloween Pottery Painting

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 10:00 AM—12:00 PM · Lexington, KY

Teacher: Virginia Carvalho | October 24th, 10am-12pm | $70 ($65 Members) Enjoy a fun Halloween-themed pottery painting experience together. Choose your own…

Real Artists Don’t Starve: Part 2

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 10:00 AM—2:00 PM · San Diego, CA

In this second workshop, we cover the business elements of being a creative. Business Foundations, Money Trauma, Cost, Pricing & Marketing. In the first part…

Tree of Life Wreath

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 11:00 AM—2:00 PM · Pittsfield, MA

Tree of Life Wreath DATE: Saturday, October 24, 2026 TIME: 11 am-2 pm REGISTRATION FEE: $60/$54 (all materials included) This special wreath—ideal for display…

A Photographic Walk in the Woods with Thad Kubis

Sat, Oct 24, 2026 • 11:00 AM—1:00 PM · Torrington, CT

with Thad Kubis Choose one or more hikes (but all are welcome to attend the critique on 11/7/26) Saturday, September 26, 2026: 10 am – Noon; The John Brown…

Classes & Learning

Calendars