Events

Dive into the fundamentals of drawing and composition and learn about balance, proportion, contrast, and scale during this one-day workshop in AMFA's Windgate Art School. An expert artist will teach you simple drawing and mixed media techniques to organize your vision on paper. Then, capture the line, shape, form, and texture and explore composition to...

Learn how to use and better understand how to apply color as an artist in this one-day workshop. Visualize how colors relate to another by studying the color wheel. Gain understanding of how to mix colors to achieve a desired result as well as learn the technique of optical blending. Explore how to lighten and...

Immerse yourself in the rhythms of nature with Worm Weather, a delightful story about rainy-day adventures. Inspired by artist Natalie Miebach’s weather-driven art installation Under a Restless Sky, this session connects weather, art, and sound. We will create and decorate rain shakers, then bring the story to life by using them during the reading. Art...

Elevate your midweek mood at Wednesday Spins! Experience a night of art, music, drinks, and socializing over beautiful views of the Museum. Kick back with craft cocktails, enjoy music mixed by Mike Poe, pop into the galleries to explore the art on view, and strike a pose in the photo booth with your friends. AMFA...

Immerse yourself in a three-hour drawing session set in an untutored environment at the Windgate Art School. This dynamic experience will feature a variety of timed poses with draped and undraped models, providing an excellent opportunity for first-time students and experienced artists alike to hone their skills. Students must be 18+ to attend, as the...

Inspired by Nathalie Miebach’s installation Under A Restless Sky – which explores weather, maps, and layering materials together – this Creative Saturdays art project invites you to create an abstract topography map. Using colorful foam sheets, build a 3D piece that brings the dynamic world of weather patterns and terrain to life in a tactile,...

Drop in and discover AMFA with a free docent-led tour through the galleries! With this fun, engaging, and memorable experience, guests of all ages are invited to explore the art on view while learning how to interpret and appreciate works of art in various media. Image courtesy of Jason Masters.

Create and design a customized wooden tool to use for forming and shaping your clay artwork. Use basic woodworking techniques to carve, cut, and sand a hard wood into a personalized, long-lasting tool for your studio. The Windgate Art School is generously supported by the Windgate Foundation with additional support from Sherry Worthen in memory...

Design colorful glass coasters that will lighten up any table or counter top! This one-day workshop in AMFA's Windgate Art School is excellent for those interested in experiencing the basics of glass fusing. Learn the basics of glass fusing to arrange shapes and patterns in a creative way. Your completed designs will be transformed in...