Jazzy Valentine’s Concert!
DCA presents jazz musicians Linda Harris and Felipe Paccagnella, for "Songs of Love and Happiness", live in the Performance Hall on February 12. Admission is $25 per person. Proceeds benefit Dorchester Center for the Arts and the Harriet Tubman Museum. Linda is a singer and songwriter who performs regularly with the Light Switch Band. She […]
Intermediate Ceramics with Robert Gladney
An intermediate level class – basic hand building experience is necessary. Students will develop their pottery skills working independently within a classroom setting. Class includes slab, coil construction and extruding techniques. Open studio time is available outside of class and is recommended to build skill as well as finish class projects. Class fee includes one […]
Stained Glass with Jan Boettger
Anyone can learn the art of creating beautiful stained-glass plaques and panels. In this 10-week class detailed instructions will include design, cutting, foiling, and soldering. This class is geared toward beginner and intermediate students, but more advanced students are welcome. Length - 10 weeks Tuesdays (6 - 8pm) Session I: January 18 - March 22 […]
Intermediate Watercolors with Barb Zuehlke
This class explores watercolor techniques including wet on wet and 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. Demonstrations and assistance will be provided by the instructor. Painting experience is a […]
Beginning Watercolors with Diana Evans
True beginners will see the progress they can make with even one class with Diana. Students will 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 techniques. Students will experiment with several […]
Drawing Basics with Robert Gladney
Learn how to observe and draw objects from life, in a realistic style. The instructor will provide exercises for a step-by-step approach to learning observational drawing. Working in pencil and charcoal, students will learn skills for creating a successful basic drawing. Open to ages 16 and up. Students will be taught the following: How to […]
Beginner Salsa Class with Aggie Beletsky
Dancing on the Shore brings their master talent to DCA for this introductory series taught by Aggie Beletsky. Classes will be held in the Performance Hall. Singles welcome! Please Note - Dancing on the Shore Mask Policy: FULLY vaccinated people can attend dance lessons without wearing a mask ONLY IF they provide proof of vaccination. […]
Decoy Carving with Warren Saunders
Students will carve a decoy using a knife or more advanced students will power carve in the Ward-style. All decoys are completed with paint. A $75 supply fee is payable to the instructor at the first class for the wood, eyes, and paint for the project. A list of additional supplies and power tools is […]
Up-cycle Bottle Craft with World Wide Hope
Ages 6 - 17. Turn trash into treasure during this up-cycling workshop with World Wide Hope founder Griselda Jiménez. Students will learn about caring for the environment while creating art out of a recycled bottle. This class is taught in both English and Spanish. One Day Workshop / Saturday Session I: February 19 (2-5pm) Cost […]
Intermediate Ceramics with Robert Gladney
An intermediate level class – basic hand building experience is necessary. Students will develop their pottery skills working independently within a classroom setting. Class includes slab, coil construction and extruding techniques. Open studio time is available outside of class and is recommended to build skill as well as finish class projects. Class fee includes one […]
Stained Glass with Jan Boettger
Anyone can learn the art of creating beautiful stained-glass plaques and panels. In this 10-week class detailed instructions will include design, cutting, foiling, and soldering. This class is geared toward beginner and intermediate students, but more advanced students are welcome. Length - 10 weeks Tuesdays (6 - 8pm) Session I: January 18 - March 22 […]
Intermediate Watercolors with Barb Zuehlke
This class explores watercolor techniques including wet on wet and 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 by […]