Find descriptions of our current and upcoming class offerings below.

To register, click the "Register Here" on the calendar below.
​All classes take place at the Gaylord Arts Gallery unless noted otherwise.

Kids Art with Jill McKinley

In this class with Jill McKinley, kids can create and take home their very own art projects in a variety of mediums and styles. Each week will offer a different project to be created, pay per individual class.

Tuesdays
3:30-4:30pm
$10 per child, per week
​Ages 8-13

L.E.A.D. with Betsy Yusko

This year, L.E.A.D. students will focus on creating a variety of sculptures to be displayed in the community. From planning the design and gaining board approvals to sourcing the materials, students will learn the skills to confidently and appropriately bring art into their community.

Wednesdays
3:45-4:45
Free
​Ages 13-18

Music and Literary Painting Prompt

Join us for an artistic jam session! Artists will listen to a poem and paint or draw what they visualize while listening to Viola music playing in the background. Artists will have an opportunity to share their work at the end of the session.
Poem written and read by Audra Leininger, Executive Director of Gaylord Arts.
Viola played by Sara Craft, member of the Gaylord Community Orchestra.

Tuesday, 11/25/25
6:30-8:30pm
Free for members/$15 for non-members
Donations encouraged

100 Days Project

Beginners Crochet with Maria BridgeoThompson

Do you ever feel creatively stumped? Gaylord Arts is hosting a 100 Days Project weekly community meet up. Each member will commit to working on something every day for 100 days. You can create whatever you want: learn something new, work on a skill, capture moments, start a collection. All it takes is 5 minutes a day (or however long you wish!). The ideas are endless and totally up to you. Each week we will meet to share whatever we’ve done...no pressure, just encouragement!

​Monday's starting 1/26/26
3:00-4:00PM with Sharon Wade
6:30-7:30 with Audra Leininger
17+
Free
Donations encouraged

Learn the basics of crochet to start on your fiber journey. In this class you will learn the basic stitches and create a winter headband or a kitchen potholder. Please let us know which item you'd like to work on. The instructor will provide the cotton threadings or yarn, crochet hook, and finishing needle for the item you are interested in making. Let the crocheting begin!
Instructor: Maria BridgeoThompson
This is a 2 part class (price is for both sessions).

Thursday 1/15/26 and 1/22/26
4:30-6:30pm
Ages: 13+ 
$40 member/$50 non-member

Sketchbook Play with Marge Long

Let the sketchbook be your visual "library". Practice, experiment, & document and get creative with pencils, paints, or ink! Capture inspiration, develop ideas, explore materials without the pressure to be perfect. Let Marge show you how to open the sketchbook and doodle away! Bring a sketchbook - instructor will provide paper if you don't have one yet.

Monday, 1/26/26
5:00-6:00pm
Free
​Donations encouraged

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Pre-Recorded Virtual Workshops

Ongoing
Cost:  Free
Instructor: Betsy Yusko
JOIN: Facebook live https://www.facebook.com/GaylordAreaCouncilForTheArts 
Pour a glass of your favorite beverage and follow along with Betsy to learn how to up-cycle common household items to create beautiful jewelry worthy beads.  

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ADDITIONAL PRE-RECORDED VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE 

CLICK HERE

Funday Mondays - Winter 2020

 100-Day Project Participants 2020

Figure Drawing 2020

Various paintings from Nina Gee's
​Inspired by Masters class

Kids' Activity at Alpenfrost '20