Open Mic Summer Pop-Ups!
Join us August 11 and 25 from 6-9 in the gallery for local talent onstage! Cash bar beer and wine, snacks.
Intermediate Watercolors
This class offers experienced watercolor artists the opportunity to paint together working from their own photos and the instructors, along with weekly still life setups. The class explores various techniques, learns triad painting along with how different pigments work. Critique is part of every class. Minimum 4, Maximum 10 students Materials: No materials supplied. Material […]
Beginning Watercolors
As a part of the first class participants will learn about tones, setting up a palette and how to see nature in a different light. Students will take home a finished painting. Minimum 4, Maximum 10 students Materials: Material list is available upon registration
Return to Learn
Beginners will receive step by step instruction on the pottery wheel so that you can create a simple and unique piece of pottery. For those with previous experience, this is an opportunity to practice and refine simple forms and explore more complex shapes. All materials provided. Minimum age to register for this class is 16. […]
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.
Brush Up On Acrylics
Work on your understanding of this quick drying paint medium to learn better control as you dive into this versatile vehicle for painting landscapes, still lifes, abstracts and more. Whatever the level, this class will inspire growth to find joy using this medium. Basic areas of composition, value studies and color mixing will be covered […]
Decoy Carvings For All
Students will carve a Ward Style Bufflehead drake 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. Minimum 6, Maximum 11 students Materials: A material […]
Beginning Crochet for Children and Adults
Join us for a fun and easy 4-week crochet class designed for absolute beginners—perfect for both children and adults! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the basic stitches, how to read a simple pattern, and how to start and finish a project. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to complete two […]
Family Fun Art Day: Seasonal Painting Project
Bring the family and choose from a variety of fall subjects or landscapes to paint and embellish. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Drop in, but you must arrive no later than 12:30pm. Registration is suggested. Materials: All materials supplied.
Beginning Crochet for Children and Adults
Join us for a fun and easy 4-week crochet class designed for absolute beginners—perfect for both children and adults! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the basic stitches, how to read a simple pattern, and how to start and finish a project. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to complete two […]
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 your instructor for details.
Showcase Street Festival & Chalk Walk!
Sunday September 28, 2025, the annual Dorchester Center for the Arts Showcase event returns, keeping with last year's new route that takes this art walk and street festival into the historic downtown Arts & Entertainment District. This event features art and food vendors, nonprofit organizations, and live music and dance. The event takes place from […]