Week of Events
Monday, November 16, 2026
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November 16, 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 17, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
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November 18, 2026 -Art Start
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November 18, 2026 -Drop-in Figure Drawing
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 caregivers...
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 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, November 20, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, November 21, 2026
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November 21, 2026 -Creative Saturdays
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November 21, 2026 -CNC Woodworking Presentation
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November 21, 2026 -Gallery Tour
Creative Saturdays
Create a festive paper garland in this cheerful holiday artmaking experience. Take inspiration from AMFA's holiday production, Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story, to cut, decorate, and assemble colorful paper shapes into a playful garland perfect for celebrating the season. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy...
CNC Woodworking Presentation
Learn what Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) routers are and what they can add to your woodworking process. Tools, terminology, and processes will be discussed, with computer programs like Vectric VCarve Pro and other CAD/CAM software being the presentation focus. A short demonstration of the CNC router will follow the presentation. The Windgate Art School is...
Gallery Tour
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.
Sunday, November 22, 2026
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November 22, 2026 -Making Together: Felted Ornaments
Making Together: Felted Ornaments
Discover the art of transforming fibers into sculptural creations in this collaborative workshop inspired by the textiles, materials, and handcrafted works on view throughout the Galleries. Working together, learn the basics of needle felting as you shape colorful wool into festive handmade ornaments. Making Together offers families an opportunity to come together and create. Register...