Holiday-Themed Workshops for Kids
These are fun and festive for the kids (and give parents a few hours on a Saturday to get some shopping done too!). And we just added a gingerbread house workshop to the line-up.
Saturday, Dec 7 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Design and decorate a stocking using colorful felt buttons, sequins and lace. You'll learn basic sewing, applique & embroidery techniques.
Saturday, Dec 14 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Make unique ornaments using silver bells, felt, plastic globes and beads. Learn basic sewing, drawing and beading.
(ages 7 and older )
Saturday, Dec 14 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Decorate a gingerbread inspired house using cardboard, silver bells, tinsel, pom poms, papers and gold foils. You'll learn curling, folding and cutting techniques. Decorate real gingerbread cookies at the end of class.
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Printed Catalogs are Out!
All class and workshop information is online, but printed catalogs are now out too. Don't delay - register now to make sure you get the class that you want! Questions? Give us a call 203-453-5947 or email us at info@guilfordartcenter.org.
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Financial Aid for Winter 2020 Classes
If you are interested in being considered for financial aid,
click here to download a financial aid form
or stop by our office. Applications are due by January 6, 2020. Questions? Call Lisa Wolkow at 203-453-5947 or lwolkow@guilfordartcenter.org.
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Join us to sip and shop on
THURSDAY
, Dec 5, 5-8pm in The Holiday shop. Enjoy glasses of
Mionetto prosecco, Aperol spritzers and chocolates
while viewing a wide range of jewelry and accessories for sale. There will be
free raffles and give-aways
offered throughout the evening.
The Holiday Shop will show work from over
fifty jewelry artists and designers
from across the country. Shoppers will find a range of styles and price points in a variety of materials including metal, stones, leather, brass, sterling, beads, resin and 14-karat gold.
It's free and open to everyone. And you can shop for everyone on your list - find ceramics, glass, wood, leather, kids items, gourmet foods, fiber, accessories and LOTS more.
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Men's Shopping Night in The Holiday Shop
Thursday, Dec 19 5-8pm
Do you know a man who waits until the last minute to shop? Or just needs some help with selecting gifts? We're here to help!
All shoppers
(women too!)
will enjoy beer and bar food while shopping. Friendly shop assistants will be on hand to help with gift selections and wrapping.
This event is free and open to the public.
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We are MAKERS here at GAC - and artists, visitors, viewers and learners. As one of our supporters, you are
making
sure that the arts in our community are strong and that all are welcome. Please join us in our 2019 Annual Appeal, as we continue to bring the benefits and joys of art to our community. Thank you!
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GAC Adult Student Exhibit 2020
Feb 21 - March 6
Adult students who have taken a class between September 2018 and January 2020 are invited to show up to two pieces of artwork created in a GAC class, or as a result of study in a GAC class. As many works as possible will be included in the exhibit, space permitting; students will be represented by at least one art work.
Receiving dates: Thursday & Friday, Feb 13, 14.
GAC retains a 40% commission on sales.
Click here for a submission form
. Questions? Please contact Maureen Belden, Executive Director mbelden@guilfordartcenter.org
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Craft Expo 2020
Exhibition dates: July 17, 18, 19, 2020
Application deadline: January 21, 2020
Late Entry: January 23, 2020
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Click here
for a complete prospectus and application
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Click here
for additional details about Craft Expo
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BLACKSMITHING
SPECIAL INTEREST
KIDS
Dec 14 Artsy Gingerbread Houses (7 yrs and up)
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Jan 5
Open Arts Day
Jan 13
Winter Semester Officially Begins
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Weather Cancellation Policy
Call GAC's main number - 203.453.5947 - for weather-related cancellations.
If there is staff in the office, they will speak to you. If not, cancellations will be announced on the main phone message line (for morning classes by 8am). Cancellations will also be posted to GAC's Facebook page.
THE ANNOUNCEMENT WILL ONLY BE MADE IN THE CASE OF CANCELLATION.
Please note: GAC does not necessarily follow the cancellation schedule of Guilford Public Schools. Please always check with us to be most sure of the schedule. Classes cancelled due to inclement weather will be rescheduled, usually at the end of the semester. Pottery practice hours cancelled due to weather will NOT be made up.
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(203) 453-5947 | info@guilfordartcenter | www.guilfordartcenter.org
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