Watercolor Spring Flowers Workshop - Instructed by Jennifer Gibson Saturday, March 8 from 10:30 am-1:30 pm at CSMA Ages: Teens & Adults Celebrate the beauty of spring by painting spring floral arrangements in watercolor! This workshop introduces essential watercolor techniques such as wet-on-wet, dry brush, layering, and color blending. We will work from life, using fresh spring flowers as our ... Read More

Spring classes are blooming at CSMA! Registration for classes in art, music, theatre, and dance for all ages begins March 8th, with most classes beginning the week of April 8th. Visit us at www.csma-ithaca.org to view our course catalog and join our creative community! Be sure to check back often, as we'll be adding even more classes as details are ... Read More

CSMA's March gallery show is an exhibition of traditional Japanese woodworking by Hammerstone School founder, Maria Klemperer-Johnson! Known as “kumiko ( 組子),” this meticulous technique is used to create intricate patterns with small, interlocking pieces of wood. Join us for a hands-on demonstration of kumiko woodworking on opening night, March 7th, at 6:30pm.

CSMA is proud to present "Our Seats for the Table" in our gallery! This powerful art exhibit by Village at Ithaca Youth, Sarah Wolff, and Grace Azaula honors Black agents of freedom through reimagined found chairs. Join us on Ithaca Gallery Night, Feb 7, for a live performance by the Breaking Ground Steppers, an impactful film, and the chance to ... Read More

Drop in for figure drawing sessions at CSMA, generally held on the 2nd and 4th Friday evenings of each month. If you’re an intermediate or advanced-level artist interested in drawing from the nude model, come join our non-instructed, open sketch sessions. Just grab your own supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity in the company of other artists.

Join our writer's group at CSMA! Open to fiction writers of all levels. Bring a piece of writing to read out loud for constructive feedback, or just come to hear other writer's share and offer your support.

Grab your instrument and come jam with us! CSMA is hosting Beginner Jazz Jam sessions on Saturdays running bi-weekly from 2:30 - 4:30pm. These sessions are available to anyone regardless of their experience level, though some experience is recommended. Whether you have a little experience playing jazz, or have been playing live jazz for years, this is a chance to ... Read More

Join us at CSMA for an autumnal watercolor workshop! We will learn some watercolor painting basics through various exercises, then dive into a fall still life scene. In this workshop, participants will explore fundamental painting techniques while painting autumn pumpkin scenes. All necessary materials will be provided, ensuring participants have everything they need to explore and create with watercolor. Participants ... Read More

Drop in for figure drawing sessions at CSMA, generally held on the 2nd and 4th Friday evenings of each month. If you’re an intermediate or advanced-level artist interested in drawing from the nude model, come join our non-instructed, open sketch sessions. Just grab your own supplies and enjoy an evening of creativity in the company of other artists.

Join us for a unique figure drawing session at CSMA featuring two models! This non-instructional event is perfect for intermediate and advanced-level artist who want to explore form, light, and composition in an inspiring setting. Bring your own materials and enjoy an afternoon dedicated to creativity, where you can connect with fellow artists and deepen your skills in a relaxed, ... Read More