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We have many art classes to offer!
See the descriptions below or download a schedule of upcoming classes.
Holiday Bisque Painting Class: Tree Ornaments
Old Murdock Building (COA), 52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon
Come join us. You have a choice in painting (glazing) an ornament for your Christmas tree. Choose between Hoolio Owl or the Retro Finial Ornament. Paint them any way you want, make your own design and add your own custom text. We will then fire your ornaments and get them back to you before Christmas.
Class is $15. Everyone is invited to attend. There is LIMITED SEATING, sign up now! Instructor: Deb and Meghan
Wednesday, December 4, 10:30 AM – 12 PM
Two ways to Register:
- Register with GALA
- Call Meghan to Register 603-313-3806 (If you are a senior, in Winchendon and Need Help with Cost or Transportation, call Senior Center at 978-297- 3155)
Bottle Collage (Mixed Media)
Old Murdock Building (COA), 52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon
This is a creative mixed media class. No experience needed.
Each student will be provided with a recycled bottle that they will then use multiple different materials to decorate, such as: metallic paint, leaves, pieces of torn paper, and more.
Take them home to put on display, or use as a great holiday gift.
Class is $40,includes all materials. Everyone is invited to attend. There is limited seating, sign up now! Instructor: Iphigenia (“Iphie”) Burg
We have two available dates: Friday, December 6th, 2-4:00pm and Saturday, December 14th, 10:00am-12:00pm
Two ways to Register:
- Register with GALA
- Call Meghan to Register 603-313-3806 (If you are a senior, in Winchendon and Need Help with Cost or Transportation, call Senior Center at 978-297- 3155)
Teen Explorations 2025: Drawing & Painting
Plan for After School and Vacation Times
Teens will explore different ways of drawing and painting, from realistic to abstract. Projects include a simple still-life, landscapes, self-portraits, drawing or painting from photos, and an intro to abstract art. They will learn basic drawing and painting techniques and get the chance to experiment with a variety of materials.
Instructor: Joanne Stowell (Joanne is an experienced instructor and an award artist)
This is a 6 week series. Students must sign up for the whole series. Classes are 2 hours on Wednesdays, 4PM-6PM.
Located at the Old Murdock School, 52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon
- Week 1, January 8 Intro to Pencil & Charcoal / Still Life Drawing
- Week 2, January 15 Intro to Acrylic /Color Wheel/ Student choice painting from photos
- Week 3, January 22 Intro to Watercolor / Landscape Painting
- Week 4, January 29 Intro to Self-Portraits / Student choice medium
- Week 5, February 5 Intro to Abstract Art/ Mixed Media
- Week 6, February 12 Intro to OP Art / Student choice medium
$150 for a series of 6 Weeks
Each student will receive a Sketching Pad and a Charcoal Set to use throughout the series to keep and bring home to work in.
Art Critiques
- Saturday, November 16th, 10 AM – 12:30 PM
All dates will be at the Old Murdock School, 52 Murdock Avenue, Winchendon MA. Enter the side door, on the 1st floor take the elevator that is to your right to the 3rd floor.
You may bring snacks to share with the group.
Bring up to 2 pieces of your artwork (finished or unfinished) to share with the group & bring your finished Mystery Art Challenge piece if you completed one. You may bring your art challenge piece to share at any future critique.
The first 15 minutes we will be networking, then we will go into discussing our artwork. You may attend even though you didn’t bring any artwork, feel free to join us.
Free to all GALA members. New artists, first 2 classes are free.
A great way to receive heartfelt feedback from your circle of artists friends.
Janet Dupuis will help guide us during our get together. Mark your calendar!
Email Janet to let her know that you will be joining us at Jandu516@gmail.com
Calling All Guitar & Piano Teachers and Students
GALA is looking for guitar and piano teachers to provide private lessons to students. Lessons will be held at the Old Murdock School in Winchendon.
Students may be of any age or level of experience. If you are interested in teaching, or would like to have lessons, please fill out this online form and provide your information.
For more info: info@galagardner.org
Winchendon Mural Project
GALA has collaborated with the town of Winchendon and HEAL to work on beautifying their town by helping with community art murals to place around the community. GALA had received a grant from the Winchendon Cultural Council to help with this project working with children and adults in the Winchendon community.
Teachers Needed
We are seeking art teachers to teach adults and teenagers painting with acrylic, oils and watercolors in an after school program, either during the week or on the weekends. Please email debgiordano59@comcast.net for more information.
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