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DRAWING OBJECTS: LOOKING, DRAWING, UNDERSTANDING

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 • 11:00 AM—3:30 PM · Torrington, CT

with Terry Donsen Feder Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20, & 27 11 AM – 3:30 PM Ages: 18+ Members: $135 / Non-members: $150 Join artist and educator Terry Feder in a…

Live Model Drawing

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · San Diego, CA

Monthly, Third Tuesdays 1:00–3:00 p.m. Museum Art Studio Join us for a live model drawing session. Come engage in figure drawing in the SDMA Museum Art Studio!…

Cutting Equipment Lab

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 • 5:00 PM—9:00 PM · Minneapolis, MN

Cut paper and book board using MCBA’s cutting equipment.

Figure Drawing at 906 Art Gallery

Tue, Oct 20, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM · Greenville, SC

Draw from a live nude model for a 2-hour session at 906 Art Gallery. All skill levels are welcome to attend! 18 and up only. Show up early for the reception to…

The Art of Acrylics: Seasonal Scenes

Wed, Oct 21, 2026 • 9:30 AM—12:30 PM · Great River, NY

The Art of Acrylics: Seasonal Scenes Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Wednesday, October 7, 2026…

CERAMIC WHEEL THROWING AND SURFACE TECHNIQUES

Wed, Oct 21, 2026 • 9:30 AM—1:30 PM · Torrington, CT

with Kathy Cady Wednesdays: September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, & 28 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM Ages: 18+ Members: $378 / Non-members: $420 Learn the fundamentals of…

Connections

Wed, Oct 21, 2026 • 10:30 AM—12:00 PM · Dallas, TX

This informal program is designed for individuals with early-stage dementia and their care partners or family members. Participants explore the galleries…

Bead and Tea

Wed, Oct 21, 2026 • 1:00 PM—4:00 PM · Shawnee, OK

This is a class for all levels, join us to drink tea and share your knowledge or learn from others. Tools are provided and we encourage you to bring your own…

Garden to Vase: Haunted Halloween Design

Wed, Oct 21, 2026 • 5:30 PM—8:00 PM · Greenville, DE

Get your spooky on by using a festive Halloween element with the deepest, darkest flowers. Create a design so beautiful, it’s bound to be haunting.…

Zine Club

Wed, Oct 21, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:30 PM · New York, NY

Join us every two weeks for Zine Club, a gathering dedicated to DIY bookmaking, self-publishing, creative experimentation, and community. Whether you’re new to…

Print Center New York x Lower East Side Printshop: Beginner Drypoint Workshop

Wed, Oct 21, 2026 • 6:00 PM—9:00 PM · New York, NY

Meant for beginners curious about drypoint, in this workshop participants will use an etching needle to learn about intaglio processes without using a metal…

BAA 3-Day Painting Workshop with Derek Penix / “Loosen’ Up”

Wed, Oct 21, 2026 • 9:00 AM—4:00 PM · Cartersville, GA

BAA 3-Day Painting Workshop with Derek Penix / “Loosen’ Up” Wednesday, October 21 – Friday, October 23, 2026 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM This workshop is for all skill…

JAM Sessions: Dino Footprints

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 10:15 AM—11:15 AM · Overland Park, KS

Dinosaur bones are some of the coolest things you can find on a paleontology expedition, but a fossil can be other things besides bones. JAMmers will get to…

Farm School – Autumn Adventures (Ages 2-5)

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 11:00 AM—12:00 PM · Great River, NY

Farm School: Autumn Adventures Thursdays, September 17 – October 22, 2026 9:30 – 10:30 AM OR Thursdays, September 17 – October 22, 2026 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM…

WATERCOLOR: TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR ALL LEVELS

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 11:00 AM—3:00 PM · Torrington, CT

with Leslie Watkins Thursdays, October 15, 22, 29 & November 12 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Ages: 18+ Members: $223.20 / Non-members: $248 Learn the foundations of…

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures – Go With the Flow

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 1:00 PM—3:00 PM · Gainesville, FL

The SparkSeekers program is designed to empower homeschooled students (ages 7–11) by immersing them in the captivating intersection of science and imagination…

Making It Real with Healthy Choices—with a Donation-Based Payment Structure Option

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 5:00 PM—6:30 PM · Online

10/22—Making It Real with Healthy Choices—with a Donation-Based Payment Structure Option $5.00 10/22— Making It Real with Healthy Choices DATE: Thursday,…

INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING THE FIGURE

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:30 PM · Torrington, CT

with Bryn Brunnstrom Thursdays, October 15 – November 12 5:30 – 7:30 pm Ages: 18+ Members: $162 / Non-members: $180 Learn the fundamentals of human figure…

Collaboratory Presents: Ordinary to Extraordinary

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 5:30 PM—7:30 PM · Fort Myers, FL

Join us for an inspiring evening designed for college students, emerging leaders and young professionals. Begin the evening by making new connections during a…

LIVE DRAW at the ART JUNCTION

Thu, Oct 22, 2026 • 5:30 PM—8:30 PM · El Paso, TX

LIVE DRAW at the ART JUNCTION All are invited to the LIVE DRAW sessions at the El Paso Art Association's Art Junction. In a professional and friendly…

Alla Prima: Painting in One Sitting

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…

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…

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

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