EDUCATION OVERVIEW
At the Armory Art Center, we believe in Community Arts for All! Our education program allows everyone, regardless of age or skill level, to learn new skills and techniques while enjoying the arts in a supportive and non-judgemental environment. We have something for everyone and offer programs during the day, evening & weekends that meet your scheduling needs throughout the year, taught by the best professional teaching artists! If you need help accessing or setting up your account, stop in or call us at (561) 831-1776 Please send all refund/credit requests to Center Staff at educationdirector@armoryart.org. If you love art but aren’t interested in art making, we have fun and informative Art Tours for all ages and events throughout the year.
ACCOUNT SETUP OR LOGIN
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CLASS SCHEDULE
We have a variety of classes to choose from for all ages and skill levels. Check out our current schedule here
SCHOOL POLICIES + TRANSFER & REFUND REQUEST
UPDATED POLICIES COMING SOON
INSTRUCTORS
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ADULT CLASSES
Learn a new skill or expand your artistic practice with one of the many classes designed to engage novice and seasoned artists. Our classes are great for college-bound high school students looking to add quality work to their art or design admissions portfolios! All classes are for ages 16+ unless otherwise specified. Highly qualified teaching artists teach all classes in engaging and nonjudgmental state-of-the-art studios. Our classes are a great way to be creative and meet new people.
CAREGIVER & ME + PRESCHOOL + YOUTH + TEENS
We offer classes for kids and teens, starting as young as preschool-aged. Teen students are eligible to enroll in teen-specific programs and designated adult classes. Students are taught professional artists in a fun, nurturing, inspiring studio environment. If you don’t see a class that works for you, sign up for private lessons or put a group of 6 together, and we can make a class for you! We are adding new programs all the time so check back often.
SUMMER CAMP
We have a full schedule of full-day camps for ages 5.5-12 and Intensive Art workshops for teens. Camps are taught by professional art educators and teaching artists who lead young artists through themed projects inspired by culture, history, and mediums. Campers will discover the work of renowned artists, experiment with many different materials, and try new techniques to make their masterpieces. Browse below to check out all of our sessions. Camp tuition includes all art supplies and materials needed for camp, but lunch and snacks are not provided. Grab your friends and sign up today. 2025 Camps will be posted in December, so check back often.
PRIVATE LESSONS OR PRIVATE SMALL GROUP CLASSES
Are you looking for one-on-one instruction? Private classes are great for artists interested in developing and advancing their skills to the next level. We encourage you to take scheduled classes and join the Armory community. However, we understand that private lessons are especially great for artists who prefer focused one-on-one instruction or those who can’t attend a scheduled group class. We look forward to developing your next private class experience or private small group class.
*Each private session is 1 hour at $60 per session.
Register for as many sessions as you would like.
*Private small group class fees vary according to class. Each class has a minimum of 6 students.
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
The Armory’s Artists-in-Residence Program fosters creative, intellectual, and professional growth for emerging and established visual artists. Residents have access to high-quality facilities and studio time, free from everyday pressures. Residents can pursue interdisciplinary projects among a community of working artists and gain feedback from prominent Visiting Artists and Department Directors. The Armory setting is specifically crafted to aid artists in the production of their work while educating them on the skills needed to be an incredible teaching artist and the understanding of how a department is organized and run professionally and successfully. The residency is designed to allow artists to take risks and pursue new projects and ideas. Residents will receive a studio, art exhibition, monthly stipend, and additional payment for teaching classes above those required as part of the program. Residencies are offered in ceramics, new media, photography, furniture design, woodworking, painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and more. CURRENTLY CLOSED FOLLOW US FOR UPDATES
OBJECTIVES
- Enhance the quality of the studio experience provided to students and the community.
- Provide artists-in-residence with the means to share their work and ideas.
- Encourage involvement with artists and artwork, providing Palm Beach County with a greater cultural experience.
- Encourage communication between Artists in Residence and the entire Armory staff.
- Learn teaching skills and develop a professional understanding of running a department/studio program
AREAS OF INTEREST
2D
- Seeking artists in 2-dimensional media including digital media, painting, drawing, fiber, and/or multi-media
- Responsible for booking models for open sketch sessions, monitoring open sketch, and assisting with special projects.
PRINTMAKING
- Knowledgable in multiple printmaking techniques with an interest for experimentation, expansion of traditional and contemporary approaches within printmaking, and intersection of other media.
- Responsible for the upkeep of the printmaking studio.
JEWELRY + METALSMITHING
- Advanced knowledge in soldering fabrication techniques.
- Knowledgeable in forming methods using various stakes/hammers, surface finishes & patinas, centrifugal or vacuum casting, enameling, stone setting & or 3-D rendering
- Assist with upkeep of studio
CERAMICS
- Competent in wheel throwing, hand building, firing reduction, raku, soda, and electric kilns
- Assist with upkeep of studio
SCULPTURE
- Competent in reductive processes, welding (MIG, TIG, SMAW, Oxy/Acetylene gas welding), forging, mold making, and/or casting.
- Note that materials used include, stone, wood, clay, metal, and mixed media.
- Assist with upkeep of studio
RESIDENCY INCLUDES
- Facility hours: daily, nightly, and limited weekend access; No Sundays
- Participation in the Artists-in-Residence Exhibition
- Competitive monthly stipend
- Additional income and teaching opportunities after residency requirements are met.
- Workshops and/or opportunities with visiting master artists
- There is no housing available however, we can provide you with area information
STUDIO AREA INFORMATION
2-D Department
Easels, tables, wall space, 3 printing presses, desktop Mac Pros with Adobe Suite, large scale ink jet printer. Additionally, running water, virtual reality creative suite in MAC lab, and ample natural light.
Clay Studio
1 slab roller, 1 spray booth, 2 extruders (standard and hydraulic), 16 electric Brent wheels, Soldner clay mixer, pug machine, ball mill (2 barrels), fully stocked standard dry materials room, low to high fire glazes, clay supply room, 3D printer and virtual reality equipment and software for clay.
Kilns
45 cubic ft downdraft natural gas kilns, natural gas soda kiln, 30 cubic ft natural gas fiber kiln, raku kiln, 10 electric computer-controlled kilns (2/10 electrics are testers).
Metalsmithing Studio
2 large metalsmithing classrooms, jeweler’s benches, hand tools, drill presses, anvils, rolling mills, hydraulic press, flex shafts, a large variety of hammers & stakes, stone setting tools/GRS bench system, lapidary wheels, polishing motor/wheels, centrifuge & vacuum casting area, enameling area & kilns, polishing wheels, electro-etching, laser welder, microscope.
Sculpture Studio
Slab roller, industrial compressor, carving equipment, MIG, TIG, Plasma Cutter, Arc, Oxygen/Acetylene, propane, clamps/ vice, Band Saw, Table Saw, a wide range of power tools, belt sander, anvil, grinders, a large supply of stone carving tools and materials. Variety of standard materials: waxes, plaster, oil-based clays, etc.
REQUIREMENTS
- Residents must be on campus by the date indicated in the application/agreement.
- Residency is a minimum of 35 hours a week, not including teaching hours.
- Work 15 hours per week for the Armory. Tasks may include
- Keeping facilities and equipment clean and ready for use; performing basic tasks necessary for upkeep of communal studio within their department.
- Active involvement in the daily life of the Armory.
- Monitor open studio hours and assist during Master Artist Workshops as needed.
- Contribute a piece to an annual Armory Art Center Fundraiser.
- Attend Armory public relations events, including exhibition receptions, fundraisers, etc., as needed.
- Artists must commit a minimum of 20 hours per week in their studio, at least two 8-week classes and one workshop per session.
APPLICATION
Applications are currently closed. Please follow us for openings as they become available.
PAST RESIDENTS
2023-2024
Ali Saunders-Ceramics
John Lark – 2D
2022-2023
Hannah Scrima – Ceramics
Tony Baker- Sculpture
John Lark – 2D
Maria Camera-Smith – Jewelry
2021-2022
Kim Rae Taylor- 2D
Jennifer Kaplan- Ceramics
Maria Camera-Smith – Jewelry
Article: Art&Culture Magazine (Winter 2022)
2019-2020
Corran Shrimpton- Sculpture
Robyn Gibson- 2D
Nikki Lau- Ceramics
2018-2019
Derek Decker- Ceramics
Nicholas Kakavas- Sculpture
Richard Santiago- 2D
2017-2018
Andy Denton- Sculpture
Nate Ditzler- Ceramics
Maria Tritico-Jewelry
Amber Tutwiler-2D
2016-2017
Spence Townsend-2D
Andy Denton-Sculpture
Chad Steve-Ceramics
Jenny Day-2D
Alicia Jane Boswell-Jewelry
2015-2016
Nolan Baumgartner – Ceramics
Tristyn Bustamante – Sculpture
Isabel Gouveia – 2D
Chad Steve – Ceramics
Izel Vargas – 2D
2014-2015
Jessie Maddocks – Ceramics
Chris Pickett – Ceramics
Lisa Johnson – Jewelry
Hiromi Katayama – Painting
Woody Othello – Sculpture
2013-2014
Jessica Bradl-Ceramics
Josh Stover-Ceramics
Lisa Johnson-Jewelry
Hiromi Katayama – Painting and Drawing
Maggie Finlayson-Sculpture
2012-2013
Matt Fiske-Ceramics
Ariel Bowman-Ceramics
Jesse Ring-Ceramics
Virginia McKinney-Sculpture
Eriberto Biera-Painting and Drawing
Lisa Johnson-Jewelry
2011-2012
Matt Fiske-Ceramics
Tess Stillwell-Ceramics
Sean Erwin-Sculpture
Steven Rogers-Painting and Drawing
Joe Korth-Jewelry
2010-2011
Chandra Debuse-Ceramics
Virginia Jenkins-Ceramics
Jonathan Read-Sculpture
Suzanne Scherer-Painting and Drawing
Pavel Ouporov-Painting and Drawing
2009-2010
Stephanie Stueffer – Ceramics
Tyra Forker – Ceramics
Bethany Krull – Sculpture
Doug Crocco – Painting and Drawing
2008-2009
Bethany Krull – Ceramics
Daniel Ricardo Teran – Ceramics
Misty Gamble – Sculpture
Jesse Walp – Sculpture
2007-2008
Lauren Clay – Ceramics
Jeff Forster – Ceramics
Eric Holzman – Painting and Drawing
Richar Mrianda – Jewelry
Brian Somerville – Sculpture
Kim Spivey – Printmaking
2006-2007
Stephen Futej – Ceramics
Brian Sommerville – Ceramics
Ernie Sandidge – Painting and Drawing
2005-2006
John Elder – Ceramics
Chris Riccardo – Sculpture
Sibel Kocabasi – Painting and Drawing
2004-2005
Yoko Sekino- Ceramics
John Elder- Ceramics
2002-2004
John Hasegawa- Ceramics
2002-2003
Tom Harnack- Ceramics
2002
Jiang Tieli (China)- Sculpture
2001-2002
Barbara Schwartz-Ceramics
2000-2001
Deborah Weinstein- Ceramics
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
The BraveHeARTS program promotes the rehabilitation of military service veterans through visual arts and the power of creative expression. This program began in April 2018 to assist military veterans from the VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach. The program builds self-esteem, nurtures talent, and promotes the development of new skills through the visual arts. Additionally, the organization helps veterans to be present and improve dexterity. Also, the BraveHeARTS Program strives to instill a sense of accomplishment in each veteran and encourage each to learn new skills. The Armory Art Center is proud to actively support these brave women and men. Veterans re-discover strengths while using community resources.
