GLAF BLOG

November 22, 2025 - January 3, 2026 Open during Museum Hours: 11 AM - 3 PM Friday - Monday The Lake Geneva Museum (255 Mill Street) is hosting its 7th Annual Parade of Trees.  GLAF's display this year is one trimmed with creative paintbrushes, made by members Caroll Pearson, Shelly Heiss, Sarah McConnell and Kelley Happ.  This seasonal display of over 20 trees created by local businesses and charities opens November 22. VISIT FOR THE TREES - STAY FOR THE HISTORY!

2026: January 14 • Wednesday, 6 - 9:00 PM • $15 • Space is limited to 7 attendees, registration required • experience necessary LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI REGISTER: CLASS DESCRIPTION: These Open Studio Nights are a perfect blend of creativity and camaraderie where artists of all levels and mediums gather in a lively supportive environment. So join us as we explore how to set up a still life with a different themed focus in each of the months we meet.

• 2026: February 11 - March 4 • 4-class Session • Wednesdays 1 - 3 PM • Space is limited to 6, Registration Required • Adult Beginner/Intermediate Levels • $130 per student Registration: Select REGISTER button to connect to registration & payment. Class Description: During this session we will use juicy washes to create the settings and shadows for more detailed subjects.  The first painting using this technique will be an atmospheric landscape, then applying the same techniq

2026: February 11 • Wednesday, 6 - 9:00 PM • $15 • Space is limited to 7 attendees, registration required • experience necessary LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI REGISTER: CLASS DESCRIPTION: These Open Studio Nights are a perfect blend of creativity and camaraderie where artists of all levels and mediums gather in a lively supportive environment. So join us as we explore how to set up a still life with a different themed focus in each of the months we meet

• 2026: February 19 - March 19 • 5-week session • Thursdays, 10 AM - Noon • Ages 18+ • Space is limited to 6, Registration required • All supplies included • $140 GLAF Members • $150 Non Members Registration: Select REGISTER button to connect to registration & payment. Class Description: Explore acrylic painting in a fun, relaxed environment.  Enjoy learning to create original paintings on stretched canvas that reflect vibrant to soft colors through line, shape, texture and d

2026: March 5 - April 9 • 6-week session • Thursdays 1:30 - 3:30 PM • $130 per 6-week session, per student • Space is limited to 6 students • Ages 18+ LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI REGISTER: THIS CLASS HAS BEEN FILLED. EMAIL US IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST IN THE EVENT OF A CANCELLATION: genevalakeartsfoundation@gmail.com CLASS DESCRIPTION: The first 4-weeks of class is packed with hands-on demonstrations and instruction on “how to” do

Gallery 223 visitors were given ballots to vote for the People's Choice Award Winner for the Fall 2025 Show. Congratulations to GLAF...

• 2026: MAR 10 & 11 • 2-Day Class • Tuesday & Wednesday 10 AM - 1 PM • Space is limited to 6, Registration Required • Adults of all levels, previous drawing & painting skills are beneficial • All supplies included, see optional items below • $135 GLAF Members • $150 Non Members Registration: Select REGISTER button to connect to registration & payment. Class Description: Capturing a Dog's Likeness in Oils Day One :  We will cover an overview of materials and a demo on how to d

2026: March 11 • Wednesday, 6 - 9:00 PM • $15 • Space is limited to 7 attendees, registration required • experience necessary LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI REGISTER: CLASS DESCRIPTION: These Open Studio Nights are a perfect blend of creativity and camaraderie where artists of all levels and mediums gather in a lively supportive environment. So join us as we explore how to set up a still life with a different themed focus in each of the months we meet. T

• 2026: March 18 - April 8 • 4-class Session • Wednesdays 1 - 3 PM • Space is limited to 6, Registration Required • Adult Beginner/Intermediate Levels • $130 per student Registration: Select REGISTER button to connect to registration & payment. Class Description: In preparation for Spring, we will start with painting a wild rabbit.  Focus will be on a different background, animal fur and eyes.  Then, a much more detailed and controlled painting of fuchsias trailing from an in

• 2026: March 18 • WED 5:30 - 8:30 PM • Ages 18+ • Space is limited to 7, registration required $ 85 GLAF Members $ 95 Non Members LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI Class Description: Learn and experience KINTSUGI.  Kintsugi is a 400 year old Japanese craft in the mending of ceramics using precious metals, such as gold, silver and copper.  The purpose behind Kintsugi (translated as gold mending in Japanese) is to create beauty from brokenness.   In this cla

The GLAF Art Access program conducts specially designed art classes, programs, and activities in area communities with youth and adults....

2026: April 28 - May 26 • 5-week session • Tuesdays 10 AM - Noon • Space is limited to 6 students • Ages 18+ $140 GLAF Members $150 Non Members LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI REGISTER: CLASS DESCRIPTION: This 5-week class is designed for those with no or minimal experience working with charcoal as a drawing medium.  Explore this unique medium as a drawing tool in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere to learn various methods for creating unique works of art d

2026: May 6 - May 27 • 4-week session • Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:30 PM • $125 per 4-week session, per student • Space is limited to 6 students • Ages 18+ LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI REGISTER: CLASS DESCRIPTION: Do you already have some basic watercolor experience and want to take your skills to the next level?  Gain confidence in your watercolor painting ability by developing added skills and brush techniques in the Advanced Beginner Watercolor Class in a

• 2026: May 13 • WED 5:30 - 8:30 PM • Ages 18+ • Space is limited to 7, registration required $85 GLAF Members $95 Non Members LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI Class Description: Learn and experience KINTSUGI.  Kintsugi is a 400 year old Japanese craft in the mending of ceramics using precious metals, such as gold, silver and copper.  The purpose behind Kintsugi (translated as gold mending in Japanese) is to create beauty from brokenness.   In this class y

• 2026: July 15 • WED 5:30 - 8:30 PM • Ages 18+ • Space is limited to 7, registration required $85 GLAF Members $95 Non Members LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI Class Description: Learn and experience KINTSUGI.  Kintsugi is a 400 year old Japanese craft in the mending of ceramics using precious metals, such as gold, silver and copper.  The purpose behind Kintsugi (translated as gold mending in Japanese) is to create beauty from brokenness.   In this class

• 2026: October 21 • WED 5:30 - 8:30 PM • Ages 18+ • Space is limited to 7, registration required $85 GLAF Members $95 Non Members LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI Class Description: Learn and experience KINTSUGI.  Kintsugi is a 400 year old Japanese craft in the mending of ceramics using precious metals, such as gold, silver and copper.  The purpose behind Kintsugi (translated as gold mending in Japanese) is to create beauty from brokenness.   In this cla

Walworth County high school students were honored for their outstanding works of art during an awards program Thursday, April 10 as part...

March, 2025 A new feature of the current Spring Show at Gallery 223 was balloting by gallery visitors for a People’s Choice Award. ...

It is with gratitude that the members of Geneva Lake Arts Foundation celebrate the ten years of service given by Nicholette Marsicano. ...