Create Community Studios

⭐ Upcoming workshops in Schenectady! ⭐

It's a busy month in Schenectady! We have plenty of workshops coming up, from Block Printing 101 to Craft Swap and so much more! Sign up now to save your spot and create something new.

📅Check our calendar for full descriptions and to register
https://www.createcommunitystudios.org/calendar

✨More times to get creative! ✨

Have you heard we have added even more Open Studio times!?! Come drop into the studio, get inspired, and create in community!

🔹Adult Open Studio, 1st Friday of the month, 5-7pm, Ages 18+, Schenectady

🔹Open Studio, Saturdays, 11am-12pm, All Ages, Saratoga

🔹Kids Open Studio, Saturdays, 10:30am-12pm, Ages 5+

🍂🍁Let's make it a colorful October!🍁🍂

We've added extra Open Studios and new workshops this month, everything from Clay Pumpkin Workshop to Craft Swap. With so much going on, we have something for everyone to get creative!

We are always adding and updating our classes.
📅Visit our calendar to see full description and to register
https://www.createcommunitystudios.org/calendar

🍂September was full of art, creativity, and community! Here's what we've been up to.🍂

⭐What we've been CREATE-ing
1)Our school-based instructors met in early September to brainstorm about the upcoming school year! Included are Ashley, Bridget (intern), Kristi, Jenna, Laura, Aysha, Erin, Lisa & Bri.
2)We held another fun and successful co****le tournament, raising funds for our youth expressive arts programs in Saratoga.
3)We were at the Stockade Art Show in early September. It’s always fun making art with the community there.
4)Groups from AIM started back at the studio. We love all the joy and creativity they bring into the space.
5)Our first test run at Raku firing was a blast and a success 🔥
6)Some beautiful glaze outcomes and Halloween pieces were created!
7)The Troy Studio hosted the opening of the ‘this is . . . Me, She, We’ art exhibit curated by Ashley Rutledge. Stop by to see the exhibit during Open Studio from 4-6pm on Thursdays!

🎃 Clay Pumpkin Workshop in Schenectady! 🎃

Learn how to create a clay pumpkin using a variety of hand building techniques. Perfect for autumn displays, Halloween décor, or thoughtful handmade gifts. Sign up now to save your spot!

🔹Clay Pumpkin Workshop, Friday 10/9, 4-6pm, Ceramics studio

💚💜🩵
As we wrap up September, which is Su***de Prevention Month, we were privileged once again to bring art experiences to the Schenectady & Saratoga Out-of-Darkness Walks.
Scroll through for closeups of the inspiring messages that participants contributed to the “Strength Tree.”
It’s a powerful reminder that ART and self-expression are important tools for mental health and su***de prevention.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please call 988 to be connected to the su***de hotline.

🤩We are so proud of Tiffany and all she’s accomplishing in Schenectady! And proud to be partners in her vision for “Blight to Light.” Stay tuned for sneak peaks of Aysha’s beautiful artwork at Orchard Park.
It’s just the beginning!!!

Mont Pleasant newcomer aims to turn blight into light Schenectady newcomer Tiffany Caldwell has attracted praise and support for her efforts to improve her Mont Pleasant neighborhood.

⭐What will you CREATE this week!?! ⭐
Sept 28th - Oct 4th

There is so much going on this week! We've added extra Open Studios in Saratoga, Schenectady, and Troy, Wheel Throwing Taster, and new sessions for Intro to Wheel Throwing! Be sure to save your spot to get creative in community!

📅Check our calendar for a full description and to sign up for classes

CREATE's programs are made possible by New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.