UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming events.
Find information about upcoming programs at Garden City Arts by viewing the calendar overview or scrolling down the page to find a list of events.
Drop-BY Art Saturday - Jan 4th
P ICK UP & TAKE HOME
Pick up a free bag with all the supplies needed to create the featured project of the month! Bags will be set outside the gallery's front door starting at 10 AM and be available until 5 PM or until supplies run out.
Featured project is shown in the banner.
Watercolor Workshop - Jan
Each month the instructor will cover basic techniques, offer tips, and give you a new challenge to help grow your skills and comfort level with the medium. Step-by-step instructions will be provided, but participants are encouraged to make modifications as they see fit.
These workshops are designed for beginners and are all stand-alone workshops. All supplies and tools will be provided for you to create one 8x10 inch watercolor painting during each workshop.
Downtown Discovery - Jan
Join Garden City Arts on the 2nd Wednesday of every month for this special program designed and geared towards Pre-K children and their caregivers/family members. There will be a new take home arts& crafts project each month and LOTS of creative art games for everyone to enjoy.
This program is organized by Downtown Vision. Weeks hosted by Garden City Arts are FREE for everyone
Blushing Artiste - Jan 10th
Bring your own beverage and join us at Garden City Arts for a night of fun and painting! Participants will paint on a 14x18 stretched canvas. No previous art experience is needed as the instructor will provide easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
GCA will not serve refreshments during these classes, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Writers Meetup - January
Calling all Writers! Whether you are a published writer, compose poems or prose for fun, or are interested in how to get started, this program is for you! Once a quarter, Garden City Arts will host a writers meetup to encourage networking and create a support system so that you can pursue your creative endeavors.
While this event is free, we ask that you sign up in advance by completing the signup form on our website.
Open Studio - January
Get out of your craft room/studio or off your kitchen table and join your fellow creatives for open studio nights at GCA. Bring your own projects to work on and join in the comradery of other creatives in our community. This is an informal event. You are welcome to come and go at your convenience.
Drop-BY Art Saturday - Jan 18th
P ICK UP & TAKE HOME
Pick up a free bag with all the supplies needed to create the featured project of the month! Bags will be set outside the gallery's front door starting at 10 AM and be available until 5 PM or until supplies run out.
Featured project is shown in the banner.
Reading Goals
January is the perfect month to set goals for the year and to learn something new! During this workshop you will create a bookshelf that reflects your personality on an 8x10 piece of paper using watercolor and ink. Add as many books to your shelf as you would like to set your reading goal for the year. You can then track your progress and the titles you read by adding the titles with pen to your shelf throughout the year
Canvas+Paint - Jan 23rd
This beginner’s class helps participants follow step-by-step instructions to recreate the painting of the month on an 11X14 stretched canvas. All supplies will be provided. No experience required.
Mini & Me - Jan 25th
Come and bond with your child while painting an 8x10 canvas masterpiece! The instructor will help guide all participants step-by-step through the painting process. Each ticket covers 1 adult & 1 child.
Drop-BY Art Saturday - Feb 1st
P ICK UP & TAKE HOME
Pick up a free bag with all the supplies needed to create the featured project of the month! Bags will be set outside the gallery's front door starting at 10 AM and be available until 5 PM or until supplies run out.
Featured project is shown in the banner.
Watercolor Workshop - Feb
Each month the instructor will cover basic techniques, offer tips, and give you a new challenge to help grow your skills and comfort level with the medium. Step-by-step instructions will be provided, but participants are encouraged to make modifications as they see fit.
These workshops are designed for beginners and are all stand-alone workshops. All supplies and tools will be provided for you to create one 8x10 inch watercolor painting during each workshop.
Bookmaking Workshop by Katy Guthrie
Learn how to make your own one-of-a-kind journal during this two-night workshop. You will design and create your own artful covers using quality papers; you will learn the basic components of bookmaking; and finally, you will learn how to bind your journal using the long stitch. No previous experience is required. All materials provided.
Blushing Artiste - Feb 7th
Bring your own beverage and join us at Garden City Arts for a night of fun and painting! Participants will paint on a 14x18 stretched canvas. No previous art experience is needed as the instructor will provide easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
GCA will not serve refreshments during these classes, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Downtown Discovery - Feb
Join Garden City Arts on the 2nd Wednesday of every month for this special program designed and geared towards Pre-K children and their caregivers/family members. There will be a new take home arts& crafts project each month and LOTS of creative art games for everyone to enjoy.
This program is organized by Downtown Vision. Weeks hosted by Garden City Arts are FREE for everyone
Drop-BY Art Saturday - Feb 15th
P ICK UP & TAKE HOME
Pick up a free bag with all the supplies needed to create the featured project of the month! Bags will be set outside the gallery's front door starting at 10 AM and be available until 5 PM or until supplies run out.
Featured project is shown in the banner.
Open Studio - February
Get out of your craft room/studio or off your kitchen table and join your fellow creatives for open studio nights at GCA. Bring your own projects to work on and join in the comradery of other creatives in our community. This is an informal event. You are welcome to come and go at your convenience.
Mini & Me - Feb 22nd
Come and bond with your child while painting an 8x10 canvas masterpiece! The instructor will help guide all participants step-by-step through the painting process. Each ticket covers 1 adult & 1 child.
Canvas+Paint - Feb 27th
This beginner’s class helps participants follow step-by-step instructions to recreate the painting of the month on an 11X14 stretched canvas. All supplies will be provided. No experience required.
Drop-BY Art Saturday - Dec 21st
P ICK UP & TAKE HOME
Pick up a free bag with all the supplies needed to create the featured project of the month! Bags will be set outside the gallery's front door starting at 10 AM and be available until 5 PM or until supplies run out.
Featured project is shown in the banner.
Poinsettia Painting with Robin Valenzuela
Join Robin Valenzuela as we paint colorful poinsettias just in time for your holiday celebrations! Learn tips and tricks from Robin as you create on a 6x6 canvas. No previous experience needed. All supplies will be provided.
Mini & Me - Dec 14th
Come and bond with your child while painting an 8x10 canvas masterpiece! The instructor will help guide all participants step-by-step through the painting process. Each ticket covers 1 adult & 1 child.
Blushing Artiste - Dec 13th
Bring your own beverage and join us at Garden City Arts for a night of fun and painting! Participants will paint on a 14x18 stretched canvas. No previous art experience is needed as the instructor will provide easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
GCA will not serve refreshments during these classes, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Canvas+Paint - Dec 12th
This beginner’s class helps participants follow step-by-step instructions to recreate the painting of the month on an 11X14 stretched canvas. All supplies will be provided. No experience required.
AGES 12+
Dec 12th | 6-8PM
$25 per class ($20 members)
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
Location: Garden City Arts
Downtown Discovery - Dec
Join Garden City Arts on the 2nd Wednesday of every month for this special program designed and geared towards Pre-K children and their caregivers/family members. There will be a new take home arts& crafts project each month and LOTS of creative art games for everyone to enjoy.
This program is organized by Downtown Vision. Weeks hosted by Garden City Arts are FREE for everyone
Watercolor Workshop - Dec
Each month the instructor will cover basic techniques, offer tips, and give you a new challenge to help grow your skills and comfort level with the medium. Step-by-step instructions will be provided, but participants are encouraged to make modifications as they see fit.
These workshops are designed for beginners and are all stand-alone workshops. All supplies and tools will be provided for you to create one 8x10 inch watercolor painting during each workshop.
Drop-BY Art Saturday - Dec 7th
P ICK UP & TAKE HOME
Pick up a free bag with all the supplies needed to create the featured project of the month! Bags will be set outside the gallery's front door starting at 10 AM and be available until 5 PM or until supplies run out.
Featured project is shown in the banner.
Acrylic Pour Ornaments - Dec 5th
Learn how to make your own one-of-a-kind journal during this two-night workshop. You will design and create your own artful covers using quality papers; you will learn the basic components of bookmaking; and finally, you will learn how to bind your journal using the buttonhole stitch. No previous experience is required. All materials provided.
Mini & Me - Nov 23rd
Come and bond with your child while painting an 8x10 canvas masterpiece! The instructor will help guide all participants step-by-step through the painting process. Each ticket covers 1 adult & 1 child.
AGES: 5+
10-11:30AM | Nov 23rd
$30 per pair ($25 members)
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
Location: Garden City Arts
Blushing Artiste - Nov 22nd
Bring your own beverage and join us at Garden City Arts for a night of fun and painting! Participants will paint on a 14x18 stretched canvas. No previous art experience is needed as the instructor will provide easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
GCA will not serve refreshments during these classes, but you are welcome to bring your own.
MUST BE 21+
Nov 15 | 7-9:30PM
$30 ($25 members)
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
Location: Garden City Arts
Open Studio - Nov
Get out of your craft room/studio or off your kitchen table and join your fellow creatives for open studio nights at GCA. Bring your own projects to work on and join in the comradery of other creatives in our community. This is an informal event. You are welcome to come and go at your convenience.
Nov 21st | 6-8PM
Ages 14+
FREE
Location: Garden City Arts
Bookmaking Workshop by Katy Guthrie
Learn how to make your own one-of-a-kind journal during this two-night workshop. You will design and create your own artful covers using quality papers; you will learn the basic components of bookmaking; and finally, you will learn how to bind your journal using the buttonhole stitch. No previous experience is required. All materials provided.
NOV 19th & 20th | 6 - 8 PM
$40 ($35 members)
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
MUST BE 12+
Location: Garden City Arts
Mini & Me - Nov 16th
Come and bond with your child while painting an 8x10 canvas masterpiece! The instructor will help guide all participants step-by-step through the painting process. Each ticket covers 1 adult & 1 child.
AGES: 5+
10-11:30AM | Nov 16th
$30 per pair ($25 members)
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
Location: Garden City Arts
Drop-BY Art Saturday - Nov 16th
P ICK UP & TAKE HOME
Pick up a free bag with all the supplies needed to create the featured project of the month! Bags will be set outside the gallery's front door starting at 10 AM and be available until 5 PM or until supplies run out.
Featured project is shown in the banner.
Nov 16th | 10AM - 5PM
All ages are welcome
FREE
Location: Garden City Arts
Blushing Artiste - Nov 15th
Bring your own beverage and join us at Garden City Arts for a night of fun and painting! Participants will paint on a 14x18 stretched canvas. No previous art experience is needed as the instructor will provide easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
GCA will not serve refreshments during these classes, but you are welcome to bring your own.
MUST BE 21+
Nov 15 | 7-9:30PM
$30 ($25 members)
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
Location: Garden City Arts
Canvas+Paint - Nov 14th
This beginner’s class helps participants follow step-by-step instructions to recreate the painting of the month on an 11X14 stretched canvas. All supplies will be provided. No experience required.
AGES 12+
Nov 14th | 6-8PM
$25 per class ($20 members)
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
Location: Garden City Arts
Downtown Discovery - Nov
Join Garden City Arts on the 2nd Wednesday of every month for this special program designed and geared towards Pre-K children and their caregivers/family members. There will be a new take home arts& crafts project each month and LOTS of creative art games for everyone to enjoy.
This program is organized by Downtown Vision. Weeks hosted by Garden City Arts are FREE for everyone.
Nov 13th | 9:30 - 10:30AM
All ages are welcome
FREE
Location: Garden City Arts
Watercolor Workshop - Nov
Each month the instructor will cover basic techniques, offer tips, and give you a new challenge to help grow your skills and comfort level with the medium. Step-by-step instructions will be provided, but participants are encouraged to make modifications as they see fit.
These workshops are designed for beginners and are all stand-alone workshops. All supplies and tools will be provided for you to create one 8x10 inch watercolor painting during each workshop.
MUST BE 12+
Nov 2nd | 1 - 3PM
$30 ($25 members)
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
Location: Garden City Arts
Drop-BY Art Saturday - Nov 2nd
P ICK UP & TAKE HOME
Pick up a free bag with all the supplies needed to create the featured project of the month! Bags will be set outside the gallery's front door starting at 10 AM and be available until 5 PM or until supplies run out.
Featured project is shown in the banner.
Nov 2nd | 10AM - 5PM
All ages are welcome
FREE
Location: Garden City Arts
It’s a Wrap: Earrings
Join Jeena Walkinshaw and learn how to make your own jewelry! You will learn all of the basics of how to create a pair of earrings using basic wire wrapping techniques. This class is for beginner to intermediate creatives. All supplies will be provided.
Oct 25th | 6 - 8 PM
MUST BE 14+
$35 ($30 members)
Instructor: Jeena Walkinshaw
Location: Garden City Arts
Canvas+Paint - Oct 24th
This beginner’s class helps participants follow step-by-step instructions to recreate the painting of the month on an 11X14 stretched canvas. All supplies will be provided. No experience required.
AGES 12+
Oct 24th | 6-8PM
$25 per class ($20 members)
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
Location: Garden City Arts
Aspen Grove
Join Robin Valenzuela on a mixed media adventure using clay board, paint, and inks to create a fall inspired ‘aspen grove’. You’ll be using a variety of tools to create texture and apply color to your 9x12 claybord panels. By the end of class you’ll have a finished piece to display or give away. No previous experience needed. All supplies will be provided.
OCT 19TH | 1:30 - 4:30 PM
MUST BE 18+
$45 ($40 members)
Instructor: Robin Valenzuela
Location: Garden City Arts
Drop-BY Art Saturday - Oct 19th
P ICK UP & TAKE HOME
Pick up a free bag with all the supplies needed to create the featured project of the month! Bags will be set outside the gallery's front door starting at 10 AM and be available until 5 PM or until supplies run out.
Featured project is shown in the banner.
OCT 19TH | 10AM - 5PM
All ages are welcome
FREE
Location: Garden City Arts
Mini & Me - Oct
Come and bond with your child while painting an 8x10 canvas masterpiece! The instructor will help guide all participants step-by-step through the painting process. Each ticket covers 1 adult & 1 child.
AGES: 5+
10-11:30AM | Oct 19th
$30 per pair ($25 members)
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
Location: Garden City Arts
Blushing Artiste - Oct 18th
Bring your own beverage and join us at Garden City Arts for a night of fun and painting! Participants will paint on a 14x18 stretched canvas. No previous art experience is needed as the instructor will provide easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
GCA will not serve refreshments during these classes, but you are welcome to bring your own.
MUST BE 21+
Nov 15 | 7-9:30PM
$30 ($25 members)
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
Location: Garden City Arts
Open Studio - Oct
Get out of your craft room/studio or off your kitchen table and join your fellow creatives for open studio nights at GCA. Bring your own projects to work on and join in the comradery of other creatives in our community. This is an informal event. You are welcome to come and go at your convenience.
Oct 17th | 6-8PM
Ages 14+
FREE
Location: Garden City Arts
Downtown Discovery - Oct
Join Garden City Arts on the 2nd Wednesday of every month for this special program designed and geared towards Pre-K children and their caregivers/family members. There will be a new take home arts& crafts project each month and LOTS of creative art games for everyone to enjoy.
This program is organized by Downtown Vision. Weeks hosted by Garden City Arts are FREE for everyone.
OCT 9TH | 9:30 - 10:30AM
All ages are welcome
FREE
Location: Garden City Arts
Downtown Discovery - Oct (Copy)
Join Garden City Arts on the 2nd Wednesday of every month for this special program designed and geared towards Pre-K children and their caregivers/family members. There will be a new take home arts& crafts project each month and LOTS of creative art games for everyone to enjoy.
This program is organized by Downtown Vision. Weeks hosted by Garden City Arts are FREE for everyone
Watercolor Workshop - Oct
Each month the instructor will cover basic techniques, offer tips, and give you a new challenge to help grow your skills and comfort level with the medium. Step-by-step instructions will be provided, but participants are encouraged to make modifications as they see fit.
These workshops are designed for beginners and are all stand-alone workshops. All supplies and tools will be provided for you to create one 8x10 inch watercolor painting during each workshop.
MUST BE 12+
Oct 5th | 1 - 3PM
$30 ($25 members)
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
Location: Garden City Arts