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Ceramics Open Studio
Ceramics Open Studio is available to hobbyists and professionals who are not currently taking a class and would like to begin or work on their projects. All the materials and tools are provided, so take a chance on getting dirty and have fun. Contact Robert Gladney for additional information. [email protected]
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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 […]
Open Studio
Open Studio
Intended to foster creative collaboration and encourage artistic experimentation. No instruction, just use of the classroom as communal studio space. All mediums welcome. Clay studio will be open as well. Length – Ongoing Thursdays (5:30-8:30pm) Free for DCA Members, fee for non-members.
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Fiber Fridays
Fiber Fridays
Bring whatever project you are working on, from knitting to rug hooking to needlepoint. Enjoy the time with like-minded others. All are welcome! This group is facilitated by advanced needle artist Windy Karpavage. Ongoing Fridays. Free. No registration needed.
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Pastel Workshop: Mastering Composition in the Landscape
Cost: $180 Members, $225 Non-members Day of the Week/Time: Tuesday and Wednesday, 10am – 4pm each day Dates: September 10 & 11 Location: Classroom (Deadline to register is August 15) Material list will available upon registration.
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Learn To Turn Beginners Pottery
Maybe you have thought about taking a pottery class or considered learning how to turn a bowl on a potter’s wheel but did not know where to begin. Here is your chance. This class is for anyone with little or no clay experience! Instruction includes how to design and glaze your pieces, and you’ll be […]
Open Studio
Open Studio
Intended to foster creative collaboration and encourage artistic experimentation. No instruction, just use of the classroom as communal studio space. All mediums welcome. Clay studio will be open as well. […]
4 events,
Fiber Fridays
Fiber Fridays
Bring whatever project you are working on, from knitting to rug hooking to needlepoint. Enjoy the time with like-minded others. All are welcome! This group is facilitated by advanced needle […]
4 events,
Watercolor Saturdays with Marianne Kost
Watercolor Saturdays with Marianne Kost
Instruction focuses on journaling focusing on watercolor and pen techniques for journaling. Work from your travel or memorabilia photos. We will also feature urban sketching with instruction on perspective for architectural components. Take one class or several with ongoing critique of previous month’s studies.
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Stained Glass for Beginners and Intermediates with Jan Boettger
This class is intended to introduce you to what’s involved in the craft of stained glass. The finished piece will be a 12 x 12 Tiffany-style panel using the copper foil method. Students will be shown how to recognize and fix problems with patterns, how to choose colors that work well together, and how to […]
Beginning Soft Pastels with Cynthia G. Miles
Edward Degas, Mary Cassatt, Eugène Delacroix, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, James Whistler, Georgia O’Keeffe and Pablo Picasso all embraced pastels. Learn through understanding basic tools, materials to use as surfaces, subject matter and storage from an instructor with 40 years’ experience with medium. Demonstrations will be provided. Participants will paint from their own photos brought to […]
Basic Observational Drawing with Robert Gladney
Learn how to observe and draw objects from life, in a realistic style. In this workshop your instructor will provide exercises which will offer you a step-by-step approach to learn observational drawing. Working in pencil and charcoal, you will learn skills to help you create a successful basic drawing. Participants will learn to make accurate […]
Basic Observational Drawing with Robert Gladney
Learn how to observe and draw objects from life, in a realistic style. In this workshop your instructor will provide exercises which will offer you a step-by-step approach to learn observational drawing. Working in pencil and charcoal, you will learn skills to help you create a successful basic drawing. Participants will learn to make accurate […]
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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. Students work at their own pace with […]
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Open Studio
Open Studio
Intended to foster creative collaboration and encourage artistic experimentation. No instruction, just use of the classroom as communal studio space. All mediums welcome. Clay studio will be open as well. […]
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Decoy Carving for All with Warren Saunders
Students will carve a decoy using a knife or more advanced students will power carve. All decoys are completed with paint. A $90 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 are available.
Fiber Fridays
Fiber Fridays
Bring whatever project you are working on, from knitting to rug hooking to needlepoint. Enjoy the time with like-minded others. All are welcome! This group is facilitated by advanced needle […]
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9 events,
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9 events,
10 events,
Open Studio
Open Studio
Intended to foster creative collaboration and encourage artistic experimentation. No instruction, just use of the classroom as communal studio space. All mediums welcome. Clay studio will be open as well. […]
9 events,
Fiber Fridays
Fiber Fridays
Bring whatever project you are working on, from knitting to rug hooking to needlepoint. Enjoy the time with like-minded others. All are welcome! This group is facilitated by advanced needle […]
9 events,
Fine Silver Clay Jewelry with Lee Mallory
Fine Silver Clay Jewelry with Lee Mallory
Lee Peterson Mallory, jewelry designer and owner of What Lee Sees in Easton Maryland, will conduct a class in jewelry making working in fine silver clay. Participants will go home […]
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Showcase!
Showcase!
Sunday September 29, 2024, the annual Dorchester Center for the Arts Showcase event returns - with a twist! A new route will take this art walk and street festival into the historic downtown Arts & Entertainment District, still featuring art and food vendors, nonprofit organizations, and live music and dance. The event takes place from […]
8 events,
9 events,
Open Studio
Open Studio
Intended to foster creative collaboration and encourage artistic experimentation. No instruction, just use of the classroom as communal studio space. All mediums welcome. Clay studio will be open as well. […]
9 events,
Fiber Fridays
Fiber Fridays
Bring whatever project you are working on, from knitting to rug hooking to needlepoint. Enjoy the time with like-minded others. All are welcome! This group is facilitated by advanced needle […]