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Open Studio Night hosted by Artist Sharon Larson: "Winter Floral"
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.


Open Studio Night hosted by Artist Sharon Larson: "Valentine"
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


Painting with Acrylics for Beginners with Artist Christine Sotos-Barrera
• 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


Adult Beginner Watercolor Class with Artist Sharon Larson
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: CLASS DESCRIPTION: The first 4-weeks of class is packed with hands-on demonstrations and instruction on “how to” do various techniques, learning how to use watercolor qualities to create beautify paintings. Following each class, students will take home a piece of a


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


Dog Portraits in Oil for Adults, with Artist Bonnie Siegel
• 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 • $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 draw and block in a value study drawing of a dog po


Open Studio Night hosted by Artist Sharon Larson: "Springtime"
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


Kintsugi: Creating Beauty from Brokenness with Artist Steve Jensen
• 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


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


Charcoal Drawing for Beginners with Artist Christine Sotos-Barrera
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


Watercolor for Advanced Beginners with Artist Sharon Larson
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


Kintsugi: Creating Beauty from Brokenness with Artist Steve Jensen
• 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


Kintsugi: Creating Beauty from Brokenness with Artist Steve Jensen
• 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


Kintsugi: Creating Beauty from Brokenness with Artist Steve Jensen
• 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


Student Art Show 2025
Walworth County high school students were honored for their outstanding works of art during an awards program Thursday, April 10 as part...


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


A Letter from the Past President: Nicholette Marsicano
It is with gratitude that the members of Geneva Lake Arts Foundation celebrate the ten years of service given by Nicholette Marsicano. ...


'Tis the Season for Parade of Trees!
November 23, 2024 - January 5, 2025 Open during Museum Hours: 11 AM - 3 PM Friday - Monday The Lake Geneva Museum (255 Mill Street) is...
Geneva Lake Arts Foundation
Nov 22, 2024


2024 Annual Meeting & Honoring Nicholette Marsicano
We enjoyed a beautiful day on the shores of Geneva Lake for our Annual Meeting & Luncheon. Social hour began at noon at Abbey Springs in...
Geneva Lake Arts Foundation
Oct 10, 2024


Student Art Show 2024
GLAF held its annual Student Art Show from April 11 - 14, 2024, with a celebratory Open House on April 11. Students representing eight...
Geneva Lake Arts Foundation
Apr 16, 2024
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