Carriage Factory Art Gallery

Age of Imagination Art Exhibit
2026-03-14 - 2026-05-08 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Join us for the opening reception for the Age of Imagination Art Exhibit, featuring art by members of the Kansas Art Guild. Saturday, March 14, 6-8 PM. Artist Talk at 7 PM. On exhibit and for sale through May 8.

Paint with Virgil Penner
2026-03-19 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
The gallery will host Paint with Penner, a demo and paint-along with member artist Virgil Penner, Third Thursday, March 19, 5:30-7:30. Space is limited, call the gallery to reserve your spot! 12×12 canvas all supplies provided. Free and open to the public, donations appreciated!

Let's Paint . . . with Pastels! Workshop with Diane Pavelka
2026-03-21 10:00 - 2026-03-22 16:00
Friday & Saturday, March 20-21, 10 AM – 4 PM. Bring a lunch or enjoy local fare.
Join local Pastelist,Diane Pavelka, to learn her method of landscape painting. See how her mantra: Shapes, Value, Color . . . can work for you.
Open to beginning or intermediate level artists who want to explore pastels. Some supplies will be provided, see needed supply list below. $135 per person. Register by March 13* on our website or by calling or stopping by the gallery.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met
Pavelka Pastel Class 2026 Supply List

Pysanky Class with E.B. Schmidt
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00
Saturday, March 28, 1-3 PM.
Join us at the Carriage Factory Art Gallery to decorate your own unique holiday egg and learn the traditional Ukrainian methods of Pysanky. Fun for all ages and skill levels. $45, all supplies included. Register by March 21* on our webpage or by calling or stopping by the gallery. Class size is limited.
*No refunds issued after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

April Third Thursday
2026-04-16 17:00 - 20:00
Stop by the gallery, 5-8 PM, to see the opening of the Goessel High School exhibit in the Koehn Gallery, on display through May 9. There will be activities for all ages, including Mini Master’s Putt Putt Gold and the Peeps Diorama People’s Choice Award Presentation at 7 PM, and MORE!

Sashiko Embroidery with Dena Bisnette
2026-04-18 13:00 - 16:00
April 18, 1-4 PM
Join Dena Bisnette and learn the art of Shashiko Embroidery. Shashiko is a Japanese technique that originated as a method of mending clothing, but is now considered a form of embroidery. It consists of running stitches – only minimal sewing skills are necessary for this class.
Participants will learn to make decorative patches of denim and cotton. The patches can later be sewn to textile items like clothing, bags, or home decor. We will explore some traditional Japanese as well as non-traditional designs.
All needed supplies and tools will be provided. This class is for participants of any age able to use a needle and manipulate fabric by hand. Designs may not be the same as shown here.
Age 10 and under need to be accompanied by an adult.
$45 per student. Register by April 11* on our website or by calling or coming by the gallery.
no refunds issued after registration deadline unless class minimum is not met.

Mosaic Garden Pillar with Mary Lee-McDonald
2026-04-23 12:30 - 2026-04-25 15:00
Thursday – Saturday April 23, 24, and 25,
12:30-4:30 PM Thursday;1-5 PM Friday; 1-3 PM Saturday
Create your own beautiful mosaic garden pillar!
Mary will guide you through the process, tiling on Thursday and Friday, and grouting on Saturday. $210 includes all supplies: glass & ceramic tiles, adhesive, 30″ pillar, grout, and weighted base.
If you have ceramic or glass materials you might want to use, bring them with you and Mary will help you evaluate their outdoor viability.
Register by April 18* on our website or by calling or stopping by the gallery.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

Tulip Talk Watercolor Class with Susan Bartel
2026-05-02 09:30 - 12:30
Saturday, May 2, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Paint a nodding tulip, roots and all, with watercolor instructor Susan Bartel. Participants will learn to use a limited palette and various watercolor techniques to create this botanical painting. Register by April 25* on our webpage or by calling or stopping by the gallery. $45 per person.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

Summer Art Camp for Grades 1-4 with Beth Burns
2026-06-09 13:00 - 2026-06-12 15:00
Join retired art teacher Beth Burns for a week of artistic fun! Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and more! 1-3 PM, June 9-12 for grades 1-4. $65 includes all supplies. Register by June 2* on our website or by calling or stopping by the gallery.
PLEASE NOTE: Most artwork created will be kept at the gallery to be displayed at the July Third Thursday downtown Newton “Art Walk” on Thursday, July 16 and can be taken home after the event.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.

Summer Art Camp for Grades 5-8 with Beth Burns
2026-07-07 13:00 - 2026-07-10 15:00
Join retired art teacher Beth Burns for a week of artistic fun! Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and more! 1-3 PM, July 7-10 for grades 5-8. $65 includes all supplies. Register by July 1* on our website or by calling or stopping by the gallery.
PLEASE NOTE: Most artwork created will be kept at the gallery to be displayed at the July Third Thursday downtown Newton “Art Walk” on Thursday, July 16 and can be taken home after the event.
*No refunds after registration deadline unless class size minimum is not met.
