Week of Events
Monday, December 14, 2026
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December 14, 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 15, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
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December 16, 2026 -Art Start
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...
Thursday, December 17, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, December 18, 2026
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December 18, 2026 -Winter Landscape Painting Workshop
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December 18, 2026 -Art For Two: Pottery on the Wheel
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December 18, 2026 -Art for Two: Coin Rings
Winter Landscape Painting Workshop
Learn how to capture the beauty of nature in this acrylic landscape painting class. Learn the fundamental techniques of acrylic paints and how to apply them in a straightforward way. With step-by-step guidance, you will create your own scenic landscape paintings while exploring color mixing and brush control. This workshop is perfect for beginners or...
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: Coin Rings
Create a custom-sized ring from a vintage silver coin. Learn techniques for shaping, refining, and finishing your original silver band. Art For Two is the perfect one-night class experience for two where you each take home a finished piece. Class materials are included and no skills are required – just come ready to create, unwind,...
Saturday, December 19, 2026
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December 19, 2026 -Creative Saturdays
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December 19, 2026 -Teen Studio: Felted Ornaments
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December 19, 2026 -Gallery Tour
Creative Saturdays
Create a decorative bowl in this hands-on clay art-making experience. Take inspiration from Material Nature: Gifts from the John and Robyn Horn Collection to shape and embellish air-dry clay, exploring texture, pattern, and form while creating a functional artwork to take home. At Creative Saturdays, guests of all ages and abilities are welcome. Just drop...
Teen Studio: Felted Ornaments
This workshop invites student artists in grades 6-12 to explore the creative possibilities of fiber through felting. Students will learn techniques such as layering, shaping, and embellishing wool fibers while experimenting with color, texture, and form to create unique seasonal ornaments. Through hands-on exploration, students will develop an understanding of material, design, and craftsmanship while...
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, December 20, 2026
No events on this day.