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Art Classes and Workshops

We offer various art classes, workshops, and events, as well as some craft activities. Anyone may register.

Pins for Possibilities Auction Fundraiser is Live!

Auction ends 12/6/26

Proceeds will go towards The HUB and GALA for new bowling shoes and art programming.

You may also make a donation to our community fundraiser on the auction site. Just click on Donate. We all thank you for your generous support!

Visit the auction site or scan the QR code with your phone to go to the auction site and view all the art pins, make a bid, or give a donation to the community fundraiser.

Note: If you want to make a bid, you will need to create your Bidding Owl auction account.

Gaming Club

GALA Art Center
2nd Floor in the Art Gallery Room
Old Murdock Building, 52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon

Join us for bi-weekly or monthly get-togethers to play games. This club is NEW and we would love to hear from you as to what type of games you are interested in. There is comfortable space to play more than one type of game in the art gallery.

Would you love to spend a fun friendly evening playing games? Play some of the latest designer board or classic games and unwind in a relaxing atmosphere. Are you interested in board, card, or dice games? Do you have a specific game you would like to play; share or teach?

Whether you’re looking to try something new, a seasoned gamer, we welcome ALL levels of experience and comfort. No worries, we will teach you, there are no cliques.

Board games have changed over the years, from older games like Monopoly and Risk to many different themes and styles that appeal to all kinds of players. There are strategy games, cooperative games, party games and many more. There are games that are simple and quick to learn and games that can take 30 minutes, 60 minutes or several hours.

All games can be found at boardgamegeek.com where there are short summaries, videos on how to play and much more. Some beginners or gateway games include “Carcassonne”, “Ticket to Ride” and SCOUT.

If you are interested in a social gathering and try some games, let us know by filling out our brief questionnaire. The Link is below and we will get back to you so we may set a date to kick this off. All games will be supplied and taught before playing.

Come game with Us! Everyone is welcome.

Gaming Coordinator: John Totten. If you have any questions, email John at Johnboardgames@protonmail.com

Bi-Weekly/Monthly
Time/Place = TBD

We offer coffee, tea. You may bring and share food.

Please take this brief questionnaire, so we may gather information on what you are looking for.

Paint Abstract Botanical Art with Acrylic Paint

Sponsored in part by the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation

GALA Art Center – Old Murdock Building
52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon

$30

For adults and teens (12+)
Instructor: Yvonne Toomey

Saturday, November 14,
1:00 – 4:00 PM

Work step-by-step with Yvonne while creating your own original painting.
You’ll learn techniques that take your artistic skills to the next level.
No previous painting experience required.
Everyone leaves with a finished painting regardless of skill level.
All supplies are included!

The following techniques will be covered:

How to create an interesting abstract background.
How to choose colors that create a visual visual impact.
How to build depth and dimension by layering paint, texture, and transparent color.
How to simplify botanical forms into expressive abstract shapes.
How to use composition to create a painting that feels balanced and intentional.
How to add contrast and focal points so your painting has areas that draw the eye.
How to know when to stop, so it doesn’t look overworked.
How to loosen up and let go of perfectionism.

Art Critiques

Saturday, November 21 & December 12
10:00am-1:00pm

Old Murdock Building, 52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon MA
We will be holding the critique in the Gallery on the 1st floor

In November, after our normal Critique, we will be playing the “Guess Who Done It” game of all our paintings of “Lucy’s Farm in Jaffrey” up in the art gallery. All the paintings will be hung. You will need to guess who did the paintings and answer other questions on your clipboard. Hang with us if you want to play. FUN prizes will be awarded (You can play this game even if you did not enter a painting)

You still have TIME to paint your Lucy’s Farm challenge if you have not yet turned yours in. Since we did not play this game at our Oct critique, you still have till November 6th to turn in your painting to us so we can add you to the game.

*Sign your name on the back and not the front of your painting and make sure it is hangable.

Are you looking for encouragement and support from other artists?

Bring up to 2 pieces of your artwork (finished or unfinished) to share with your circle of artist friends. The first 15 minutes we will be social time, then we will go into sharing our artwork. You may bring snacks to share with the group.

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 time together. Mark your calendar! Email Janet to let her know that you will be joining us at Jandu516@gmail.com