Art Encounters

About this event

Check out our new workshop series, Art Encounters! Starting this September, our weekly program will get you creating with new mediums Our NEW Arts Encounters provide easygoing, one-time workshops in various artistic fields, making creativity accessible to everyone. Each workshop aims to spark curiosity, build connections in a supportive art-making studio. Students can explore disciplines like ceramics, jewelry making, drawing, printmaking, fiber arts, photography, mosaics, and more. This is a great way to explore before signing up for a full-term class. All materials are provided, so just bring your imagination!

Art Encounter workshop Fees: $85 ($75 + $10 studio fee) per workshop. Includes all supplies

REGISTER WITH US ONLINE IN ORDER TO ATTEND: https://canvas.armoryart.org/classes?category=Workshops

• CAKE STAND - Build your own one of a kind clay cake stand with Mark Lester Tuesday, September 8th @ 1:3O-4:30PM

• EXPERIMENT W/ PAINT - Let intuition and media lead the way with Christina Sucgang Tuesday, September 8th @ 10:00 AM – 1:00PM

• WIRE WRAP JEWELRY - Twist & wrap your own wearable work of art with Mary Christou

• Wednesday, September 9th @ 9:30 AM – 12:30PM

• JEWELRY CHARMS - Create personal charms just for you guided by Jeane Cooper Wednesday, September 9th @ 6:00 PM – 9:00PM

• ELEVATED COLLAGE - Slow down, relax and explore collage with Maddison Meruvia Wednesday, September 9th @ 6:00 PM – 9:00PM

• CHARCUTERIE - Build a one of a kind serving piece with Shanna Campbell Wednesday, September 9th @ 1:3O-4:30PM

• TRY THE WHEEL - Curious about the wheel? Then come on & spin with Sara Lerner Thursday, September 10th @ 6:00 PM – 9:00PM

• PET PORTRAIT - Furry, feathered, or 4-legged friend turned into art! with Nicole Cipriani

Thursday, September 10th @ 6:00 PM – 9:00PM

• Art Encounters: A Painting in One Session with Nancy Tart

Thursday, September 17, 2026 @ 01:30 PM to 04:30 PM In this engaging workshop taught by instructor Nancy Tart, participants will explore the fundamentals of color mixing, brushwork, composition, and expressive mark-making while creating a finished painting from start to finish.

• Art Encounters: Stained Glass- Explore the timeless beauty of stained glass in this hands-on introductory workshop with instructor Juan Giraldo.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

• Art Encounters: Ceramic Tumblers - Create a one-of-a-kind ceramic tumbler in this hands-on, one-session workshop with instructor Sara Lerner

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 @ 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

• Art Encounters: Gelli Printmaking - Discover the playful and versatile world of Gelli plate printmaking in this hands-on, one-session workshop with Patricia Lappin. Saturday, October 3, 2026 @ 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM

• Art Encounters: Handmade Earrings - Create custom brass earrings by cutting, shaping, and texturing brass or copper sheet metal with instructor Deborah Kashdan. Thursday, October 8, 2026 @ 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

• Art Encounters: Drawing What You See - Sharpen your observation skills and discover the foundations of drawing in this engaging, one-session workshop with instructor Jeanne Bootz Brown

Thursday, October 15, 2026 @ 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

• Art Encounters: Watercolor Wonders - Discover the beauty and versatility of watercolor in this fun, one-session workshop with instructor Michael Las Casas

Thursday, October 22, 2026 @ 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

• Art Encounters: MUGnificient Mugs! - Create a mug that’s as unique as you are in this fun, one-session ceramic workshop instructed by Sarah Lerner

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 @ 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

• Art Encounters: Botanical Life in Monotypes - Discover the magic of monotype printmaking in this fun, beginner-friendly workshop with Isabel Gouveia

Friday, November 6, 2026 @ 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

• Art Encounters: One of a Kind Screenprint - Explore the creative possibilities of screenprinting in this hands-on, one-session workshop with Daniel Gorostiaga Wednesday, November 11, 2026 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Art Encounters: Make A Ring - Create a custom gemstone ring with silver bezel cup and silver or brass ring with Deborah Kashdan

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Art Encounters: The Magic of Relief Printmaking with Alexandra Fernandez

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

From Armory Art Center Meetup