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Hand Building Clay (Slab Construction) ages 6+
Fri, Jan 2 · 1–3 PM
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Intro to Watercolor
Sat, Jan 3 · 10 AM–12 PM
Closing soon
Alcohol Ink
Sat, Jan 3 · 10 AM–12 PM
Fun with Acrylics
Mon, Jan 5 · 11 AM–1 PM
Stained Glass (2-day)
Tue, Jan 6 · 12 PM → Wed, Jan 7 · 4 PM
Fun with Acrylics
Thu, Jan 8 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Member Art Show Awards Reception
Fri, Jan 9 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Cyanotype Botanicals
Sat, Jan 10 · 1–2:30 PM
Hand Building Clay (Slab Construction)
Sat, Jan 10 · 5–7 PM
Advancing in Watercolor
Mon, Jan 12 · 9:30–11:30 AM
Coffee & Pie with Michelangelo
Mon, Jan 12 · 3:30–5:30 PM
Advanced Airbrushing
Tue, Jan 13 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Alcohol Ink
Thu, Jan 15 · 10 AM–12 PM
Girls' Night Out Art Journaling
Thu, Jan 15 · 4–6 PM
Hand Building Clay (Coil Construction) ages 6+
Fri, Jan 16 · 5–7 PM
Stained Glass (1-day)
Sun, Jan 18 · 9 AM–5 PM
Basic Watercolor
Mon, Jan 19 · 10 AM–12 PM
Art Lab! Open Studio
Wed, Jan 21 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Oil Painting Workshop with Sean Mullins
Fri, Jan 23 · 11 AM–3 PM
Hand Building Clay (Coil Construction)
Sat, Jan 24 · 1–3 PM
Miniature Mosaics
Tue, Jan 27 · 1–4 PM
Stippling Workshop
Fri, Jan 30 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Resin Art - Day 1
Sat, Jan 31 · 5–7 PM
Resin Art - Day 2
Sun, Feb 1 · 2–3 PM
Fun with Acrylics
Mon, Feb 2 · 11 AM–1 PM
Fun with Acrylics
Thu, Feb 5 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Alcohol Ink
Sat, Feb 7 · 10 AM–12 PM
Batik Workshop with Nancy Derheimer
Sat, Feb 7 · 10 AM–3 PM
Advancing in Watercolor
Mon, Feb 9 · 9:30–11:30 AM
Galentine's Day Party
Thu, Feb 12 · 6–8 PM
Digital Painting
Fri, Feb 13 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Intro to Watercolor
Sat, Feb 14 · 10 AM–12 PM
Basic Watercolor
Mon, Feb 16 · 10 AM–12 PM
Alcohol Ink
Wed, Feb 18 · 10 AM–12 PM
Art Lab! Open Studio
Wed, Feb 18 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Basic Calligraphy
Wed, Feb 18 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Girls' Night Out Art Journaling
Thu, Feb 19 · 4–6 PM
Mixed Media Infusion
Tue, Feb 24 · 1–4 PM
Resin Art - Day 1
Sat, Feb 28 · 5–7 PM
Resin Art - Day 2
Sun, Mar 1 · 2–3 PM
Fun with Acrylics
Mon, Mar 2 · 11 AM–1 PM
Fun with Acrylics
Thu, Mar 5 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Intro to Watercolor
Sat, Mar 7 · 10 AM–12 PM
Alcohol Ink
Sat, Mar 7 · 10 AM–12 PM
Cyanotype + Encaustic
Sat, Mar 7 · 1–4 PM
Advancing in Watercolor
Mon, Mar 9 · 9:30–11:30 AM
Art & Soul Chalk Talk: MICHELANGELO
Sat, Mar 14 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Basic Watercolor
Mon, Mar 16 · 10 AM–12 PM
Alcohol Ink
Tue, Mar 17 · 10 AM–12 PM
Art Lab! Open Studio
Wed, Mar 18 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Drawing Made Easy
Wed, Mar 18 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Girls' Night Out Art Journaling
Thu, Mar 19 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Copper Repoussé & Chasing Workshop
Sat, Apr 4 · 12–2 PM
Hand Carving Stamps
Fri, Apr 10 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Intro to Watercolor
Sat, Apr 11 · 10 AM–12 PM
Gallery LIVE: Driveway Theater Project
Sat, Apr 11 · 12:30–2:30 PM
Advancing in Watercolor
Mon, Apr 13 · 9:30–11:30 AM
Art Lab! Open Studio
Wed, Apr 15 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Basic Airbrushing
Wed, Apr 15 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Girls' Night Out Art Journaling
Thu, Apr 16 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Basic Watercolor
Mon, Apr 20 · 10 AM–12 PM
Hats Off to Mom Mother's Day Tea
Sat, May 2 · 11:30 AM–2 PM
Intro to Watercolor
Sat, May 9 · 10 AM–12 PM
Cyanotype for Two
Sat, May 9 · 1–2:30 PM
Advancing in Watercolor
Mon, May 11 · 9:30–11:30 AM
Intro to Realistic Oil Painting (3-week course)
Tue, May 12 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Basic Watercolor
Mon, May 18 · 10 AM–12 PM
Art Lab! Open Studio
Wed, May 20 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Girls' Night Out Art Journaling
Thu, May 21 · 4–6 PM
Advancing in Watercolor
Mon, Jun 8 · 9:30–11:30 AM
Digital Painting
Fri, Jun 12 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Intro to Watercolor
Sat, Jun 13 · 10 AM–12 PM
Basic Watercolor
Mon, Jun 15 · 10 AM–12 PM
Art Lab! Open Studio
Wed, Jun 17 · 5:30–7:30 PM
Girls' Night Out Art Journaling
Thu, Jun 18 · 4–6 PM
Artist of the Day
Pat Albala
Pat Albala is a creative and versatile artist based in Lake City, Florida. As a senior instructor with the Gateway Art Gallery’s Youth Art League, she specializes in paper art, Zentangle, and wood-based projects, sharing her skills and enthusiasm with…
Pat Albala is a creative and versatile artist based in Lake City, Florida. As a senior instructor with the Gateway Art Gallery’s Youth Art League, she specializes in paper art, Zentangle, and wood-based projects, sharing her skills and enthusiasm with students of all ages.
With a degree in education earned in New Jersey in 1971, Pat has spent decades fostering artistic expression — from leading large-scale summer art programs for children to teaching workshops at senior centers in South Florida. At the Gateway, she engages young artists through hands-on, thoughtfully structured classes that encourage exploration and joy in creating.
Her own artwork often features intricate paper designs and unique wood pieces, reflecting her love of texture and form. Through both her teaching and her personal practice, Pat brings energy, warmth, and a deep commitment to making art accessible to the Lake City community.
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