Robert Gladney – Intro: Wheel Thrown Form
The perfect class for newcomers to the wheel! Learn the basic tools and techniques needed to throw a variety of vessels on a pottery wheel. Participants will create cylinders and […]
Florentine Artists of Italian Renaissance With Irina Stotland
The birthplace of the Renaissance, the wealthy Republic of Florence was the early cultural capital of Italy. The Medici family, the city’s most powerful citizens, surrounded themselves with poets, scholars, […]
Peter Pan Bake-A-Long
Please tune-in to Pan & Wendy’s Pirate Radio (Facebook Live) on December 12, 2020 at 3:30p for the premier broadcast of “Peter Pan”, a radio play by Talley Willford, and bake Peter Pan Neverland Cookies with us! Writer & Director Talley Willford Starring Posie Lewis • Erinne Lewis • Laura Todd Sound Effects Ray […]
Second Saturday Artists’ Reception
Join us via Facebook live for the virtual Second Saturday Artists' Reception! Includes narrated tour of the exhibitions and talks with the artists.
Windy Karpavage – Intermediate Knitting
Beyond the basics, you’ll be amazed at what you didn’t know and how much more you will learn from Windy. Left and right hand knitting can be taught. Students will learn the many different types of fibers and how they affect the outcome of a project. You’ll learn how to understand patterns, how to add […]
Robert Gladney – Intro: Wheel Thrown Form
The perfect class for newcomers to the wheel! Learn the basic tools and techniques needed to throw a variety of vessels on a pottery wheel. Participants will create cylinders and bowls, learn the fundamentals of making more complex projects, and glaze their own works. Class includes all tools and materials, but students should have trimmed […]
Winter Closure
Dorchester Center for the Arts will be closed for the holidays December 24 - January 7
Intermediate Watercolors with Barb Zuehlke
This class explores watercolor techniques including wet on wet and the use of drawing gum. Students will practice learning different triad palette combinations and pulling and glazing watercolors using personal photographs and still life as inspiration. Use of gouache and egg tempera is acceptable. Painting experience is a must. Demonstrations and assistance will be provided […]
Fiber Fun: Exploring Contemporary Knitting & More with Windy Karpavage
You’ll be amazed at what you didn’t know and how much more you will learn from Windy. Left and right hand knitting can be taught. Students will learn the various types of fibers and how they affect the outcome of a project. You’ll learn how to understand patterns, how to add your own unique style […]
(Online) Intro to Color Theory With Emily H. Thomas
This course serves as an introduction to learning about the uses of color in art. Students will spend six weeks studying a variety of artists and materials that will assist in their education. Classes will focus on topics such as the color wheel, how we perceive color, making our own color palettes, and using light […]
Beginning Watercolors with Diana Evans
True beginners will love to see the progress they can make with even one class with Diana. Let your creative spirit soar. You’ll learn which brush to use, the proper water to paint ratio, how to set up a palette, how to mix colors, and whether to use wet on wet or wet on dry […]
(Online) Color My World: Explorations in Colored Pencil Art With Stephanie Przybylek
Want to make your world more colorful? Learn how to work with colored pencils to get vivid color and art that pops! This three-part virtual workshop will combine discussion and exercises to enhance your colored pencil works. Subjects covered will include: types and brands of colored pencils, including “student” vs. “artist” brands. Fundamental methods like […]