7 events found.
Week of Events
Monday, November 9, 2026
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November 9, 2026 -Drop-in Metalsmithing
Drop-in Metalsmithing
Drop into the Metals Studio for a three-hour session to work on your class projects or individually driven artworks. One of our expert metals artists will be monitoring the studio to offer advice and direction towards completing your artwork. Each three-hour session provides an opportunity to develop and refine your skills in an independently focused...
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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November 11, 2026 -Pet Portrait Workshop
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November 11, 2026 -Art Start
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November 11, 2026 -Drop-in Figure Drawing
Pet Portrait Workshop
Make a heartfelt portrait of your pet in this fun and engaging one-day workshop! Learn to build a painting from start to finish using acrylic paints and working from photographs of your own beloved animal companion. Whether you are new to painting or looking to sharpen your skills, an expert painter will guide you through...
Art Start
Nurture your early learner’s creativity through art, music, movement, and play! Art Start invites toddlers and preschoolers to explore in a welcoming environment that encourages curiosity, imagination, and growth. Each session features a story, song, and art-making activity, plus a special letter or instrument of the day to spark hands-on discovery for families and...
Drop-in Figure Drawing
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...
Thursday, November 12, 2026
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November 12, 2026 -Concert Series: Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen
Concert Series: Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen
After thirty-five years of being at the forefront of the ever-evolving musical landscape of New Orleans, Grammy award winner Jon Cleary decided to bring that sound back home, both figuratively and literally. He assembled the Absolute Monster Gentlemen (his acclaimed all-star big band) in his home studio in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans, drew...
Friday, November 13, 2026
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November 13, 2026 -Art For Two: Pottery on the Wheel
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November 13, 2026 -Art For Two: Clay Dishes with Autumn Impressions
Art For Two: Pottery on the Wheel
Explore the fundamental steps of wheel throwing in this fun, hands-on workshop. Guided by an expert ceramic artist, learn essential techniques including centering, pulling, and forming clay, while finishing your own functional, one-of-a-kind ceramic piece. Your creations will be fired and ready for pick up approximately four weeks after the class. Art For Two is...
Art For Two: Clay Dishes with Autumn Impressions
Create a set of autumn-themed ceramic dishes that will bring warmth to any room in your home. Guided by an expert ceramic artist, you will learn how to decorate your dishes by pressing leaves, stems, and greenery into the soft clay. Your creations will be glaze-fired and ready for pickup approximately four weeks after the...
Saturday, November 14, 2026
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November 14, 2026 -Creative Saturdays
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November 14, 2026 -Fused Glass Picture Frame Workshop
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November 14, 2026 -Exhibition Tour: Material Nature
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November 14, 2026 -Painterly Printmaking Workshop
Creative Saturdays
Create a graphic collage poster in this design-focused artmaking experience inspired by Soviet Cinema: Mikhail Dlugach and 1920s Poster Design. Explore bold shapes, typography, and imagery to design a poster with a theme of your choice. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free, family-friendly...
Fused Glass Picture Frame Workshop
Create a colorful glass photo frame designed to celebrate and brighten the faces and memories inside. Learn the basics of glass fusing with cutting glass shapes. Arrange the cut glass into a pattern of your choice and then decorate with special glass pieces to create a one-of-a-kind frame. Throughout the workshop, you will work with...
Exhibition Tour: Material Nature
Take a docent-led tour of AMFA's exhibition, Material Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection, which explores how artists use innovative approaches to traditional materials. Enjoy a guided look at the works on view and leave with a new understanding of the exhibition's themes. Material Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn...
Painterly Printmaking Workshop
Discover the art of monotype printmaking in this workshop led by an expert printmaker. Learn about the techniques of ink mixing, brush application, and printing press operations. Discussions and demonstrations include creatively using color, shapes, texture, and value to make a painterly print. Through hands-on instruction, you will learn to apply ink on a plexiglass...
Sunday, November 15, 2026
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November 15, 2026 -Making Together: Gingerbread Houses (SOLD OUT)
Making Together: Gingerbread Houses (SOLD OUT)
Celebrate the season in this collaborative workshop inspired by holiday traditions and Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story – AMFA's original Children's Theatre production. Working together, participants will sculpt and decorate clay gingerbread houses, adding colorful details and imaginative touches to create a festive keepsake inspired by the beloved story. Making Together offers families an opportunity...