The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Robert Schulten of Asylum Distillery in Bridgeport gives Kristin and Jason Brown samples of Fifth State Maple Flavored Whiskey. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Robert Schulten of Asylum Distillery in Bridgeport holds a bottle of Asylum Winter which is Orange Flavored Gin. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Asylum Distillery brought samples of Asylum Winter (Orange Flavored Gin), Fifth State Maple Flavored Whiskey, Aged Corn Whiskey, and Moonshine. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Local trio band One & Done plays for the audience. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Stony Creek Beer representatives chat with guests. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. A silent auction accompanied the event. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. A silent auction accompanied the event. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Glass and youth program instructor Christa LorussoþÄôs kiln formed glass and copper sculpture þÄòYellow LilyþÄô brightens up the gallery. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Beading and youth program instructor Cheryl TuttleþÄôs clay sculpture called þÄòYoung BoyþÄô sits atop a pedestal. She was inspired by the birth of her grandson and wanted to capture the innocence and exuberance of a little boy. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Litchfield Distillery Brand Ambassador Jacqui Hornish talks to Joey Redmond about their drinks. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Litchfield Distillery is a family owned business and 95% of their grains are from Lion Rock Farm in Sharon, CT. Their signature cocktail is The Litchfielder. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Ceramics instructor Lisa WolkowþÄôs earthenware and glass sculpture þÄòTown JewelsþÄô sits on a pedestal. She is interested in how her ideas translate into the material similar to the ancient art of alchemy. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Nicole Falcone from Two Roads Brewing Company brought samples of Two Roads Cruise Control Lager, Cold Brew Coffee Stout, and Dry and Mighty Brut IPA. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Nicole Falcone from Two Roads Brewing Company brought samples of Two Roads Cruise Control Lager, Cold Brew Coffee Stout, and Dry and Mighty Brut IPA. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. John Peters, Jeffery Johnson, Colleen Hicks, and David Hicks grab a bite to eat. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Doug Payette listens to a 30 Mile Brewing Co. representative talk about their drinks. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. 30 Mile Brewing Co. from Old Saybrook brought samples of their Going Sour: Black Currant and Baby Fight Club drinks. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Al Maiorino, Elena Albergo, and Cathi Forcello chat while enjoying drinks from local companies. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Glass instructor Stephanie MaddalenaþÄôs þÄôNestþÄô is made of found objects with lampworked glass eggs. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Kristen Skonieczmy looks at items in the silent auction. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Blacksmithing instructor Mace VitaleþÄôs work is showcased at the event as blacksmithing demonstrations occur. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Youth program and adult workshops instructor Marcy La Bella created a mixed media piece on cradled board and another piece with stoneware, cone 6, slip, englobe, glaze, driftwood, and cradled board. She says that art is an outlet and reflection of where she is at that particular moment in time. Making art makes her happy. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Ceramics instructor Anita Griffith created Platter þÄúOn a Theme of MatisseþÄù and þÄòMiss MatisseþÄô out of earthenware, underglaze, and glaze. She is inspired by the folk art of the world, a childhood living and traveling overseas, and pop culture. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Attendees look at the items and bids for the silent auction. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Ceramics and youth program instructor Victoria Burnham created þÄòTeapotþÄô out of cone 10 stoneware. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Painting, drawing, and youth program instructor Dolores Marchese created þÄòPamþÄô and þÄòMarianoþÄô out of oil pastels. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier

The Guilford Art Center hosted its annual Craft Beer and Spirits Tasting event on Friday, March 8, 2019. Local distilleries and breweries brought samples of their beer and spirits for guests to try at the art center. There was also a faculty art exhibition, live music from One & Done, food, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Money raised goes to GAC community outreach programs. Photo by Meglin Bodner/The Courier