Art Encoutners

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 – Your furry, feathered, or 4-legged friend turned into art with Nicole Cipriani!
Thursday, September 10th @ 6:00 PM – 9:00PM

A Painting in One Session – Participants will explore the fundamentals of color mixing, brushwork, composition, and expressive mark-making while creating a finished painting from start to finish with instructor Nancy Tart.
Thursday, September 17, 2026 @ 01:30 PM to 04:30 PM

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

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

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

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

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

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

MUGnificient Mugs! – Create a mug that’s as unique as you are in this fun, one-session ceramic workshop instructed by Sara Lerner
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 @ 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

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

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

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

The Magic of Relief Printmaking with Alexandra Fernandez
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 @ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM