Join our 2 evening Learn to Play Mahjong event at the Ridgefield Guild of Artists. This 2 part lesson will introduce you to the game of American Mahjong, in a gallery filled with art from our Mad For Modern show. Lessons will be held on Tuesday June 16 and 23, from 6:00-8:30pm at the Ridgefield […]

Discover the magic of watercolor painting in this relaxing and inspiring Watercolor Art Workshop. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your technique, this session offers a welcoming space to explore the fluid beauty of watercolor. What You’ll Learn: Fundamentals of Watercolor: Understand brush control, color mixing, and water-to-paint ratios. Techniques & Effects: […]

This two-day workshop will help students develop their painting skills, using  oil or acrylic paints. The instructor will set up a still life in the studio, and will guide students through the process of composing a well-designed painting and executing accurate drawing with paint. The workshop will help students see and interpret value and color […]

Step outside the Ridgefield Guild of Artists studio and discover the joy of painting directly from life in this welcoming beginner-friendly plein air workshop. Designed for absolute beginners, this class introduces the fundamentals of outdoor painting in a relaxed, supportive environment — no prior experience required. Students will paint the historic Norway Maple, right outside […]

Join us for a fun night of Card Making and shopping at extended hours of our annual Festive Home holiday market experience! Ridgefield Guild of Artists will supply all materials needed to make beautiful hand crafted holiday cards, either with watercolors, or collage.  Our downstairs galleries, full of beautiful hand crafted gifts for our Festive […]

Create beautiful, one-of-a-kind silver jewelry in this 2 day hands-on workshop. You’ll shape and design real silver pieces (like earrings or pendants) using silver in a sculptable form. First developed in Japan in the 1990s, metal clay is a non-toxic material that can be shaped like traditional clay, then kiln-fired to create pure silver or […]

  Learn to create unique, layered prints without using a press in this one day workshop. This Gelli Plate Printmaking workshop will teach you the fundamentals on how to create unique prints using a soft, pliable gelatin plate. Gelli printmaking is a form of monotype printmaking that does not require a printing press. Our  class […]

Paint your own poured acrylic masterpiece. Students will learn to thin and pour acrylic paint to create an abstract painting. Students will learn techniques including ribbon pour, dirty pour and flip technique. Techniques include the use of strings, squirt bottles, cups, palette knives and straws to create different effects. Participants will create a pair of […]

Join us for a hands-on Pastel Art Workshop, where you’ll explore the vibrant and expressive medium of soft and oil pastels. This engaging session is designed for beginners and experienced artists alike, offering a supportive space to experiment, learn, and create. What to Expect: Introduction to Pastels: Learn the basics of working with both soft […]

Join us for Art After Hours, basic drawing class to dip your toe into pencil drawing and materials. This drawing class is designed for complete newbies to allow you to come and try something new and work on a small project. If you ever wanted to learn what a value scale is and have no idea how to hold a […]