The Academy is conveniently located in Mount Sterling, Kentucky - only 40 minutes from downtown Lexington and within a 30-minute drive for 150,000 Kentuckians - we are the prime location for your next creative outing!
From our popular Paint & Sip classes to Ballroom Dance workshops… from a foodways cooking class with a renowned chef to lessons in Appalachian mountain dulcimer… we have a little bit of everything for everyone!
Our classes are open to the public, and we do our best to keep everything affordable for you and your family to enjoy. Please note that new classes will regularly be added throughout the year, so keep checking back if you don’t see what you want right now!
All the Arts for All the People!
Our building is fully ADA Accessible. GRAC is a certified Safe Space.
With any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact our Director of Education & Community Programming, Jill Kohr at jill@grackentucky.org or call 859-498-6264.
Cancellation in less than 3 days prior to class (fewer than 72 hours)
No refund or class credit can be given for cancellations under 72 hours prior to the start time of the class the ticketholder is enrolled in.
Cancellation with greater than 3 days to class (72 hours)
If the ticketholder cancels via email or written notification to the Gateway Regional Arts Center at least 72 hours (three days) prior to the start time of the class, they will receive a class credit for the amount paid.
Cancellation greater than one week (7 days)
If a ticketholder cancels via email or written notification to the Gateway Regional Arts Center at least one week (seven days) prior to the start time of the class, they can receive a refund minus a $5 processing fee.
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Adult Drawing
Come add a new skill to your arsenal and gain a solid foundation in drawing. Learn a new technique every week and make some friends in the process!
September 21st: Subtractive Drawing
Ages 16+
Materials Provided
Pre-registration is required
$20/Class
Taught by Tyler Henderson
Abstract Horse Painting
Learn how to communicate our emotions through art with the help of horses’ own expressions.
Free. Materials Provided. All Ages and Levels Welcome.
Seats are limited, so register to reserve yours now!
Write Horse Poetry and Learn Black History
Write Poetry based on Frank X. Walker’s work & explore the vast history of Black jockeys.
Free. Materials Provided. All Ages and Levels Welcome.
Seats are limited, so register to reserve yours now!
Adult Drawing
Come add a new skill to your arsenal and gain a solid foundation in drawing. Learn a new technique every week and make some friends in the process!
September 28th: Vanishing Point
Ages 16+
Materials Provided
Pre-registration is required
$20/Class
Taught by Tyler Henderson
Latin Zumba!
60 min beginner friendly Zumba class infusing Pop, Salsa, Merengue, and Raegueton.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Ita Arias
CommUNITY Yoga
60 min beginner friendly Yoga class led from a safe space of love, exploration, and curiosity.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, materials provided, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Shyann Hibbs
Learn How to Sketch a Horse
See horses through the eyes of DaVinci and learn to capture detail through sketching.
Free. Materials Provided. All Ages and Levels Welcome.
Seats are limited, so register to reserve yours now!
October Paint N Sip 1
This Halloween is sure to be a spooky one! Good thing we have our furry friends to keep us company! This month’s painting is perfect for all witches and their familiars.
Ages 16+
Includes 1 drink voucher per attendee
(Non-alcoholic beverages available. Please bring a valid 21+ ID if planning to purchase adult beverages.)
$25/Single, $40/Couple, $75/Group of 4
Taught by Tyler Henderson
October Super Saturday: Scooby-Doo!
Super Saturdays are fun weekend workshops that infuse art, music, theatre, science, creativity and MESSY FUN for your kiddos!
Each workshop includes all materials and a snack. Come learn with us!
This month's theme: SCOOBY-DOO!
Ages 4-11
Pre-registration is required
FREE
Taught by Jill Kohr
Community Craft
Join us the 3rd Wednesday of every month in Jeffersonville for a 60 minute beginner friendly craft that’s fun for the whole family!
FREE
Led by GRAC Staff
Latin Zumba!
60 min beginner friendly Zumba class infusing Pop, Salsa, Merengue, and Raegueton.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Ita Arias
CommUNITY Yoga
60 min beginner friendly Yoga class led from a safe space of love, exploration, and curiosity.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, materials provided, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Shyann Hibbs
October Paint N Sip 2
DAAAAAYYYY-O! Come honor this lovable demon for spooky season! Just don’t say his name 3 times! This month’s painting is perfect for Beetlejuice fans.
Ages 16+
Includes 1 drink voucher per attendee
(Non-alcoholic beverages available. Please bring a valid 21+ ID if planning to purchase adult beverages.)
$25/Single, $40/Couple, $75/Group of 4
Taught by Tyler Henderson
Latin Zumba!
60 min beginner friendly Zumba class infusing Pop, Salsa, Merengue, and Raegueton.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Ita Arias
CommUNITY Yoga
60 min beginner friendly Yoga class led from a safe space of love, exploration, and curiosity.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, materials provided, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Shyann Hibbs
Latin Zumba!
60 min beginner friendly Zumba class infusing Pop, Salsa, Merengue, and Raegueton.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Ita Arias
CommUNITY Yoga
60 min beginner friendly Yoga class led from a safe space of love, exploration, and curiosity.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, materials provided, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Shyann Hibbs
November Paint N Sip
This month our Paint N Sip class will be in tandem with our Die De Los Muertos Celebration! Come paint a gorgeous sugar skull and honor your loved ones!
Ages 16+
Includes 1 drink voucher per attendee
(Non-alcoholic beverages available. Please bring a valid 21+ ID if planning to purchase adult beverages.)
$25/Single, $40/Couple, $75/Group of 4
Taught by Tyler Henderson
Latin Zumba!
60 min beginner friendly Zumba class infusing Pop, Salsa, Merengue, and Raegueton.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Ita Arias
CommUNITY Yoga
60 min beginner friendly Yoga class led from a safe space of love, exploration, and curiosity.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, materials provided, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Shyann Hibbs
November Super Saturday: Harry Potter
Super Saturdays are fun weekend workshops that infuse art, music, theatre, science, creativity and MESSY FUN for your kiddos!
Each workshop includes all materials and a snack. Come learn with us!
This month's theme: HARRY POTTER!
Ages 4-11
Pre-registration is required
FREE
Taught by Jill Kohr
Latin Zumba!
60 min beginner friendly Zumba class infusing Pop, Salsa, Merengue, and Raegueton.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Ita Arias
CommUNITY Yoga
60 min beginner friendly Yoga class led from a safe space of love, exploration, and curiosity.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, materials provided, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Shyann Hibbs
Community Craft
Join us the 3rd Wednesday of every month in Jeffersonville for a 60 minute beginner friendly craft that’s fun for the whole family!
FREE
Led by GRAC Staff
Latin Zumba!
60 min beginner friendly Zumba class infusing Pop, Salsa, Merengue, and Raegueton.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Ita Arias
CommUNITY Yoga
60 min beginner friendly Yoga class led from a safe space of love, exploration, and curiosity.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, materials provided, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Shyann Hibbs
Latin Zumba!
60 min beginner friendly Zumba class infusing Pop, Salsa, Merengue, and Raegueton.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Ita Arias
CommUNITY Yoga
60 min beginner friendly Yoga class led from a safe space of love, exploration, and curiosity.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, materials provided, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Shyann Hibbs
Latin Zumba!
60 min beginner friendly Zumba class infusing Pop, Salsa, Merengue, and Raegueton.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Ita Arias
CommUNITY Yoga
60 min beginner friendly Yoga class led from a safe space of love, exploration, and curiosity.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, materials provided, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Shyann Hibbs
Community Craft
Join us the 3rd Wednesday of every month in Jeffersonville for a 60 minute beginner friendly craft that’s fun for the whole family!
FREE
Led by GRAC Staff
Latin Zumba!
60 min beginner friendly Zumba class infusing Pop, Salsa, Merengue, and Raegueton.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Ita Arias
CommUNITY Yoga
60 min beginner friendly Yoga class led from a safe space of love, exploration, and curiosity.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, materials provided, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Shyann Hibbs
Community Craft
Join us the 3rd Wednesday of every month in Jeffersonville for a 60 minute beginner friendly craft that’s fun for the whole family! This month we are making friendship bracelets!
FREE
Led by GRAC Staff
Adult Drawing
Come add a new skill to your arsenal and gain a solid foundation in drawing. Learn a new technique every week and make some friends in the process!
September 14th: Negative Space
Ages 16+
Materials Provided
Pre-registration is required
$20/Class
Taught by Tyler Henderson
September Super Saturday: Sanrio
Super Saturdays are fun weekend workshops that infuse art, music, theatre, science, creativity and MESSY FUN for your kiddos!
Each workshop includes all materials and a snack. Come learn with us!
This month's theme: SANRIO
Ages 4-11
Pre-registration is required
FREE
Taught by Jill Kohr
Learn How to Sketch a Horse
See horses through the eyes of DaVinci and learn to capture detail through sketching.
Free. Materials Provided. All Ages and Levels Welcome.
Seats are limited, so register to reserve yours now!
September Paint N Sip
Get ready to unleash your inner artist while enjoying a glass of your favorite drink. This month’s painting will get you ready for the long awaited PSL season. We will also be offering alcoholic PSL’s for purchase*. YUM!
Ages 16+
Includes 1 drink voucher per attendee
*drink voucher cannot be used on PSL
(Non-alcoholic beverages available. Please bring a valid 21+ ID if planning to purchase adult beverages.)
$25/Single, $40/Couple, $75/Group of 4
Taught by Tyler Henderson
CommUNITY Yoga
60 min beginner friendly Yoga class led from a safe space of love, exploration, and curiosity.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, materials provided, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Shyann Hibbs
Latin Zumba!
60 min beginner friendly Zumba class infusing Pop, Salsa, Merengue, and Raegueton.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Ita Arias
Horse String Art
Create string art as we learn how horses’ needs are similar to our own
Free. Materials Provided. All Ages and Levels Welcome.
Seats are limited, so register to reserve yours now!
Adult Drawing
Come add a new skill to your arsenal and gain a solid foundation in drawing. Learn a new technique every week and make some friends in the process!
September 7th: Blending
Ages 16+
Materials Provided
Pre-registration is required
$20/Class
Taught by Tyler Henderson
CommUNITY Yoga
60 min beginner friendly Yoga class led from a safe space of love, exploration, and curiosity.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, materials provided, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Shyann Hibbs
Latin Zumba!
60 min beginner friendly Zumba class infusing Pop, Salsa, Merengue, and Raegueton.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Ita Arias
Adult Drawing
Come add a new skill to your arsenal and gain a solid foundation in drawing. Learn a new technique every week and make some friends in the process!
August 31st: Hatching
Ages 16+
Materials Provided
Pre-registration is required
$20/Class
Taught by Tyler Henderson
CommUNITY Yoga
60 min beginner friendly Yoga class led from a safe space of love, exploration, and curiosity.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, materials provided, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Shyann Hibbs
Latin Zumba!
60 min beginner friendly Zumba class infusing Pop, Salsa, Merengue, and Raegueton.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Ita Arias
Cartoon Horse Sketching/Flipbook Animation
Learn how horses communicate and create a flipbook animation
Free. Materials Provided. All Ages and Levels Welcome.
Seats are limited, so register to reserve yours now!
Adult Drawing
Come add a new skill to your arsenal and gain a solid foundation in drawing. Learn a new technique every week and make some friends in the process!
August 24th: Block In
Ages 16+
Materials Provided
Pre-registration is required
$20/Class
Taught by Tyler Henderson
CommUNITY Yoga
60 min beginner friendly Yoga class led from a safe space of love, exploration, and curiosity.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, materials provided, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Shyann Hibbs
Latin Zumba!
60 min beginner friendly Zumba class infusing Pop, Salsa, Merengue, and Raegueton.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Ita Arias
Community Craft
Join us the 3rd Wednesday of every month in Jeffersonville for a 60 minute beginner friendly craft that’s fun for the whole family!
August Craft: Origami Animals
FREE
Led by GRAC Staff
Adult Drawing
Come add a new skill to your arsenal and gain a solid foundation in drawing. Learn a new technique every week and make some friends in the process!
August 17th: Gesture Drawing
Ages 16+
Materials Provided
Pre-registration is required
$20/Class or $115/Full Course
Taught by Tyler Henderson
August Super Saturday: Spongebob
Super Saturdays are fun weekend workshops that infuse art, music, theatre, science, creativity and MESSY FUN for your kiddos!
Each workshop includes all materials and a snack. Come learn with us!
This month's theme: SPONGEBOB
Ages 4-11
Pre-registration is required
FREE
Taught by Jill Kohr
CommUNITY Yoga
60 min beginner friendly Yoga class led from a safe space of love, exploration, and curiosity.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, materials provided, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Shyann Hibbs
Latin Zumba!
60 min beginner friendly Zumba class infusing Pop, Salsa, Merengue, and Raegueton.
All ages and levels welcome!
No pre-registration required, just bring yourself!
FREE
Taught by Ita Arias
August Paint N Sip
Get ready to unleash your inner artist while enjoying a glass of your favorite drink. This month’s painting is perfect for your classroom or as a gift for your favorite teacher! Includes one drink voucher per attendee.
This month, Teachers are free when they register with a valid school email!
Ages 16+
(Non-alcoholic beverages available. Please bring a valid 21+ ID if planning to purchase adult beverages.)
$25/Single, $40/Couple, $75/Group of 4
Taught by Tyler Henderson
