7 events found.
Week of Events
Monday, December 7, 2026
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December 7, 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, December 8, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
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December 9, 2026 -Art Start
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December 9, 2026 -Bright Nights
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December 9, 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...
Bright Nights
Spend the holiday season at AMFA enjoying a night of live jazz and festive vibes. Immerse yourself in the glowing ambiance of the Cultural Living Room, where the melodies meld perfectly with a glass of bubbly champagne and gourmet snacks. This experience extends into the galleries, where AMFA docents will elevate your evening with an...
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, December 10, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, December 11, 2026
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December 11, 2026 -Art For Two: Votive Candle Holders
Art For Two: Votive Candle Holders
Learn the basics of using a drill press to craft a votive candle holder of solid dark walnut. An expert woodworker will demonstrate how to sand and seal the candle holder for a pleasing and eye-catching finish. Your votive candle holder can serve as a decorative centerpiece through the holiday season and beyond. Art For...
Saturday, December 12, 2026
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December 12, 2026 -Creative Saturdays
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December 12, 2026 -Leather Working Workshop
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December 12, 2026 -The Age of Anxiety-Inspired Painting Workshop
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December 12, 2026 -Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story
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December 12, 2026 -Gingerbread Man Art Experience (Grades K-2)
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December 12, 2026 -Gingerbread Man Art Experience (Grades 3-5)
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December 12, 2026 -Exhibition Tour: The Age of Anxiety
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December 12, 2026 -Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story
Creative Saturdays
Create winter-themed brooches in this wearable art experience. Layer and design small sculptural forms using seasonal colors, textures, and patterns to build unique, stackable pieces. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop in and enjoy a free, family-friendly art-making activity in AMFA's Windgate Art School – no registration required!...
Leather Working Workshop
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces the core techniques of traditional leathercraft to make a laced leather shoulder bag. Learn hands-on processes of making a pattern, cutting pieces, and trimming laces for assembly. Various leather types, uses of leather, and terms will be discussed. Demonstrations of how to safely use tools and punches will also be instructed....
The Age of Anxiety-Inspired Painting Workshop
Explore AMFA's exhibition The Age of Anxiety: German Expressionism in Art and Film and create a painting inspired by the art on view. Learn to paint a black-and-white colorscape while learning about brush strokes, paint application, and basic painting design. Whether you are a beginner or refining your skills, you will receive expert instruction and...
Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story
Run, run — as fast as you can — to the world premiere of AMFA's original production that reimagines a beloved character through a journey of humor, heart, and self-discovery. Featuring vibrant theatrical storytelling, this imaginative musical offers a fresh take on a classic tale. Follow along as the Gingerbread Man embarks on an unexpected...
Gingerbread Man Art Experience (Grades K-2)
This special program invites young artists to enjoy an afternoon of live theatre and hands-on art-making! The experience begins in the Windgate Art School with creating a winter-themed art project inspired by the season. At 2:00 p.m., students will attend a live performance of Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story in AMFA's Performing Arts Theater. After...
Gingerbread Man Art Experience (Grades 3-5)
This special program invites young artists to enjoy an afternoon of live theatre and hands-on art-making! The experience begins in the Windgate Art School with creating a winter-themed art project inspired by the season. At 2:00 p.m., students will attend a live performance of Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story in AMFA's Performing Arts Theater. After...
Exhibition Tour: The Age of Anxiety
Take a docent-led tour of AMFA's exhibition The Age of Anxiety: German Expressionism in Art and Film, offering a bold examination of Germany during the political and economic turmoil following World War I. Enjoy a guided look at several carefully selected works on view, gain a richer connection to the exhibition, and leave with a new understanding of the exhibition's...
Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story
Run, run — as fast as you can — to the world premiere of AMFA's original production that reimagines a beloved character through a journey of humor, heart, and self-discovery. Featuring vibrant theatrical storytelling, this imaginative musical offers a fresh take on a classic tale. Follow along as the Gingerbread Man embarks on an unexpected...
Sunday, December 13, 2026
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December 13, 2026 -Making Together: Winter Weaving
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December 13, 2026 -Felting Workshop
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December 13, 2026 -Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story
Making Together: Winter Weaving
Explore the art of weaving in this collaborative workshop inspired by the textures, patterns, and fiber artworks on view throughout the Galleries. Working together, participants will create a small-scale winter-inspired weaving using colorful yarns and a simple loom, layering fibers and seasonal colors to craft a cozy work of art to take home. Making Together...
Felting Workshop
Discover the ancient and versatile art of feltmaking in this hands-on introductory workshop. Participants will learn the basics of wet felting—using warm, soapy water and agitation to transform wool fibers into fabric—and gain a deeper understanding of how to build and finish a felted piece. You will explore layering, embellishing, and fulling techniques to create...
Gingerbread Man: The Untold Story
Run, run — as fast as you can — to the world premiere of AMFA's original production that reimagines a beloved character through a journey of humor, heart, and self-discovery. Featuring vibrant theatrical storytelling, this imaginative musical offers a fresh take on a classic tale. Follow along as the Gingerbread Man embarks on an unexpected...