This class is designed to teach the basics of digital photography, with the goal of giving you a working knowledge of your camera and getting you out of auto mode. You’ll learn the functions needed to take control of the camera: aperture, shutter speed, ISO, exposure modes, white balance, depth of field, and so on. Understanding how the camera works will help you create the photos you want.  This class is appropriate for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. Please bring your…

Learn how to observe and draw objects from life, in a realistic style. In this workshop, your instructor will provide exercises that will offer you a step-by-step approach to learning observational drawing. Working in pencil and charcoal, you will learn skills to help you create a successful basic drawing.     You will be taught the following: To make accurate contour line drawings of objects To identify forms and shapes  To understand the importance of object relationships A special technique…

Learn how to observe and draw objects from life, in a realistic style. In this workshop your instructor will provide exercises that will offer you a step-by-step approach to learning observational drawing. Working in pencil and charcoal, you will learn skills to help you create a successful basic drawing. You will be taught the following: To make accurate contour line drawings of objects To identify forms and shapes To understand the importance of object relationships A special technique to establish…

This class is designed to teach the basics of digital photography, with the goal of giving you a working knowledge of your camera and getting you out of auto mode. You’ll learn the functions needed to take control of the camera: aperture, shutter speed, ISO, exposure modes, white balance, depth of field, and so on. Understanding how the camera works will help you create the photos you want.  This class is appropriate for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. Please bring your…

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. Class Dates: One Day Workshop / Saturday (1-4pm) September 10th and September 17th 1-4pm October 8th and October 15th 1-4pm Cost: $15 Members, $20 Non-members Niños de 6 a 17 años. Convierta la basura en un…

Learn how to observe and draw objects from life, in a realistic style. In this workshop, your instructor will provide exercises that will offer you a step-by-step approach to learning observational drawing. Working in pencil and charcoal, you will learn skills to help you create a successful basic drawing.     You will be taught the following: To make accurate contour line drawings of objects To identify forms and shapes  To understand the importance of object relationships A special technique…

Learn how to observe and draw objects from life, in a realistic style. In this workshop your instructor will provide exercises that will offer you a step-by-step approach to learning observational drawing. Working in pencil and charcoal, you will learn skills to help you create a successful basic drawing. You will be taught the following: To make accurate contour line drawings of objects To identify forms and shapes To understand the importance of object relationships A special technique to establish…

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 are available. Class Length: 10 weeks Fridays (1-4pm) Session I: September 16 - December 2, 2022 (no class on November 25) Cost: $150 Members, $185 Non-members.…

This class is designed to teach the basics of digital photography, with the goal of giving you a working knowledge of your camera and getting you out of auto mode. You’ll learn the functions needed to take control of the camera: aperture, shutter speed, ISO, exposure modes, white balance, depth of field, and so on. Understanding how the camera works will help you create the photos you want.  This class is appropriate for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. Please bring your…

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. Class Dates: One Day Workshop / Saturday (1-4pm) September 10th and September 17th 1-4pm October 8th and October 15th 1-4pm Cost: $15 Members, $20 Non-members Niños de 6 a 17 años. Convierta la basura en un…

Think of painting backward on a sheet of plastic, then transferring the image to paper.  It’s always a wonderful surprise to see what you get.  Sheryl will demonstrate and teach the basics of several methods of making monotypes. Beginners welcome. Class Length : 2 mornings Thursdays 11:30-2:00pm , September 22, 29 Cost: $55 members $95 non-members.  $10 Materials fee for inks, papers, and use of tools. Payable to Sheryl at the workshop.

This workshop explores the effects of tearing, cutting and gluing mulberry paper for collages.  The paper itself is enticing in its varied textures and colors.  Class Length : 1 evening Thursday, September 22  5-7:30 $30 members, $70 non-members $10 materials fee for a pack of mulberry paper, a glue stick and a surface on which to build a collage. 

Learn how to observe and draw objects from life, in a realistic style. In this workshop, your instructor will provide exercises that will offer you a step-by-step approach to learning observational drawing. Working in pencil and charcoal, you will learn skills to help you create a successful basic drawing.     You will be taught the following: To make accurate contour line drawings of objects To identify forms and shapes  To understand the importance of object relationships A special technique…

Learn how to observe and draw objects from life, in a realistic style. In this workshop your instructor will provide exercises that will offer you a step-by-step approach to learning observational drawing. Working in pencil and charcoal, you will learn skills to help you create a successful basic drawing. You will be taught the following: To make accurate contour line drawings of objects To identify forms and shapes To understand the importance of object relationships A special technique to establish…

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! Thursday, September 22nd 7:00 - 8:30 Salsa Workshop 8:30 - 9:00pm Practice Dance Party Cost $30 per person for workshop and dance party. Five person minimum for each workshop.

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 are available. Class Length: 10 weeks Fridays (1-4pm) Session I: September 16 - December 2, 2022 (no class on November 25) Cost: $150 Members, $185 Non-members.…

This class is designed to teach the basics of digital photography, with the goal of giving you a working knowledge of your camera and getting you out of auto mode. You’ll learn the functions needed to take control of the camera: aperture, shutter speed, ISO, exposure modes, white balance, depth of field, and so on. Understanding how the camera works will help you create the photos you want.  This class is appropriate for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. Please bring your…

Think of painting backward on a sheet of plastic, then transferring the image to paper.  It’s always a wonderful surprise to see what you get.  Sheryl will demonstrate and teach the basics of several methods of making monotypes. Beginners welcome. Class Length : 2 mornings Thursdays 11:30-2:00pm , September 22, 29 Cost: $55 members $95 non-members.  $10 Materials fee for inks, papers, and use of tools. Payable to Sheryl at the workshop.

Learn how to observe and draw objects from life, in a realistic style. In this workshop, your instructor will provide exercises that will offer you a step-by-step approach to learning observational drawing. Working in pencil and charcoal, you will learn skills to help you create a successful basic drawing.     You will be taught the following: To make accurate contour line drawings of objects To identify forms and shapes  To understand the importance of object relationships A special technique…

Learn how to observe and draw objects from life, in a realistic style. In this workshop your instructor will provide exercises that will offer you a step-by-step approach to learning observational drawing. Working in pencil and charcoal, you will learn skills to help you create a successful basic drawing. You will be taught the following: To make accurate contour line drawings of objects To identify forms and shapes To understand the importance of object relationships A special technique to establish…

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 are available. Class Length: 10 weeks Fridays (1-4pm) Session I: September 16 - December 2, 2022 (no class on November 25) Cost: $150 Members, $185 Non-members.…

Learn how to observe and draw objects from life, in a realistic style. In this workshop, your instructor will provide exercises that will offer you a step-by-step approach to learning observational drawing. Working in pencil and charcoal, you will learn skills to help you create a successful basic drawing.     You will be taught the following: To make accurate contour line drawings of objects To identify forms and shapes  To understand the importance of object relationships A special technique…

Learn how to observe and draw objects from life, in a realistic style. In this workshop your instructor will provide exercises that will offer you a step-by-step approach to learning observational drawing. Working in pencil and charcoal, you will learn skills to help you create a successful basic drawing. You will be taught the following: To make accurate contour line drawings of objects To identify forms and shapes To understand the importance of object relationships A special technique to establish…

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 are available. Class Length: 10 weeks Fridays (1-4pm) Session I: September 16 - December 2, 2022 (no class on November 25) Cost: $150 Members, $185 Non-members.…

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. Class Dates: One Day Workshop / Saturday (1-4pm) September 10th and September 17th 1-4pm October 8th and October 15th 1-4pm Cost: $15 Members, $20 Non-members Niños de 6 a 17 años. Convierta la basura en un…

Learn how to observe and draw objects from life, in a realistic style. In this workshop, your instructor will provide exercises that will offer you a step-by-step approach to learning observational drawing. Working in pencil and charcoal, you will learn skills to help you create a successful basic drawing.     You will be taught the following: To make accurate contour line drawings of objects To identify forms and shapes  To understand the importance of object relationships A special technique…

Learn how to observe and draw objects from life, in a realistic style. In this workshop your instructor will provide exercises that will offer you a step-by-step approach to learning observational drawing. Working in pencil and charcoal, you will learn skills to help you create a successful basic drawing. You will be taught the following: To make accurate contour line drawings of objects To identify forms and shapes To understand the importance of object relationships A special technique to establish…

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 are available. Class Length: 10 weeks Fridays (1-4pm) Session I: September 16 - December 2, 2022 (no class on November 25) Cost: $150 Members, $185 Non-members.…

This two-day workshop will teach the art of up-cycling furniture. Through the magic of ideas, paint, glue, and other materials, a shabby old piece of furniture will be transformed into a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Students learn how to decoupage and embellish with a variety of items, then seal the piece with polyurethane to last a lifetime and more. Students should bring a small piece of furniture; all other supplies will be provided. Participants take home their completed piece of…

This two-day workshop will teach the art of up-cycling furniture. Through the magic of ideas, paint, glue, and other materials, a shabby old piece of furniture will be transformed into a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Students learn how to decoupage and embellish with a variety of items, then seal the piece with polyurethane to last a lifetime and more. Students should bring a small piece of furniture; all other supplies will be provided. Participants take home their completed piece of…

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. Class Dates: One Day Workshop / Saturday (1-4pm) September 10th and September 17th 1-4pm October 8th and October 15th 1-4pm Cost: $15 Members, $20 Non-members Niños de 6 a 17 años. Convierta la basura en un…

Carve a linoleum block and make relief prints. Sheryl will demonstrate and teach the basics of linoblock printing which enables you to make many prints from one block.  A fun way to make cards for the holidays. Class Length: 2 evenings Thursdays October 20, 27, 5:00-7:30. Class Cost: $55 members $95 non-members $15 Materials fee for a linoblock, inks, papers, and use of tools. Payable to Sheryl at the workshop.

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 are available. Class Length: 10 weeks Fridays (1-4pm) Session I: September 16 - December 2, 2022 (no class on November 25) Cost: $150 Members, $185 Non-members.…

Ages 16 and up. The perfect class for newcomers to glazing and firing. Learn the techniques needed to glaze and fire your pottery projects. Class includes all tools and materials. Completion of Intro to the Wheel is required to register for this class. (Or permission of the instructor).   Class Length: 6 weeks Thursdays, 3:00 - 5:00 pm,  October 27-December 8 2022 (no class on November 24) Class Cost : $140 Members, $175 Non-members

Carve a linoleum block and make relief prints. Sheryl will demonstrate and teach the basics of linoblock printing which enables you to make many prints from one block.  A fun way to make cards for the holidays. Class Length: 2 evenings Thursdays October 20, 27, 5:00-7:30. Class Cost: $55 members $95 non-members $15 Materials fee for a linoblock, inks, papers, and use of tools. Payable to Sheryl at the workshop.

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! Thursday, Oct 27th 7-8:30 East Coast Swing Workshop 8:30 - 9 Practice Dance Party Cost $30 per person for workshop and dance party. Five person minimum for each workshop.

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 are available. Class Length: 10 weeks Fridays (1-4pm) Session I: September 16 - December 2, 2022 (no class on November 25) Cost: $150 Members, $185 Non-members.…

Ages 16 and up. The perfect class for newcomers to glazing and firing. Learn the techniques needed to glaze and fire your pottery projects. Class includes all tools and materials. Completion of Intro to the Wheel is required to register for this class. (Or permission of the instructor).   Class Length: 6 weeks Thursdays, 3:00 - 5:00 pm,  October 27-December 8 2022 (no class on November 24) Class Cost : $140 Members, $175 Non-members

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 are available. Class Length: 10 weeks Fridays (1-4pm) Session I: September 16 - December 2, 2022 (no class on November 25) Cost: $150 Members, $185 Non-members.…

Just in time for an affordable DIY Holiday, explore the world of 3-dimensional wool sculpting through needle felting. Learn basic techniques for needle felting festive acorn ornaments, tiny Tenenbaums, a Christmas owl, or your own creation! All materials provided, including more than 50 colors of the wool batt.  Makes an affordable and lovely gift. Students will leave with their completed creations plus their own felting needle and foam pad, as well as a handout about techniques and resources– everything needed…

A class for beginning painters and experienced painters who want to explore creative approaches to design. The first three classes will focus on designing several compositions using contour line. Student designs will become a practice sheet for exploring various watercolor techniques, including graded wash, layered wash, wet into wet painting, application of texture, and use of white intervals. Class work will begin with studies based on still life setups and emphasize bold but simple drawing exercises. After initial exploration in…

Ages 16 and up. The perfect class for newcomers to glazing and firing. Learn the techniques needed to glaze and fire your pottery projects. Class includes all tools and materials. Completion of Intro to the Wheel is required to register for this class. (Or permission of the instructor).   Class Length: 6 weeks Thursdays, 3:00 - 5:00 pm,  October 27-December 8 2022 (no class on November 24) Class Cost : $140 Members, $175 Non-members

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! Thursday, November 10th 7-8:30 Bachata Workshop 8:30-9 Practice Dance Party Cost $30 per person for workshop and dance party. Five person minimum for each workshop.

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 are available. Class Length: 10 weeks Fridays (1-4pm) Session I: September 16 - December 2, 2022 (no class on November 25) Cost: $150 Members, $185 Non-members.…

A class for beginning painters and experienced painters who want to explore creative approaches to design. The first three classes will focus on designing several compositions using contour line. Student designs will become a practice sheet for exploring various watercolor techniques, including graded wash, layered wash, wet into wet painting, application of texture, and use of white intervals. Class work will begin with studies based on still life setups and emphasize bold but simple drawing exercises. After initial exploration in…

Ages 16 and up. The perfect class for newcomers to glazing and firing. Learn the techniques needed to glaze and fire your pottery projects. Class includes all tools and materials. Completion of Intro to the Wheel is required to register for this class. (Or permission of the instructor).   Class Length: 6 weeks Thursdays, 3:00 - 5:00 pm,  October 27-December 8 2022 (no class on November 24) Class Cost : $140 Members, $175 Non-members

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 are available. Class Length: 10 weeks Fridays (1-4pm) Session I: September 16 - December 2, 2022 (no class on November 25) Cost: $150 Members, $185 Non-members.…

A class for beginning painters and experienced painters who want to explore creative approaches to design. The first three classes will focus on designing several compositions using contour line. Student designs will become a practice sheet for exploring various watercolor techniques, including graded wash, layered wash, wet into wet painting, application of texture, and use of white intervals. Class work will begin with studies based on still life setups and emphasize bold but simple drawing exercises. After initial exploration in…

A class for beginning painters and experienced painters who want to explore creative approaches to design. The first three classes will focus on designing several compositions using contour line. Student designs will become a practice sheet for exploring various watercolor techniques, including graded wash, layered wash, wet into wet painting, application of texture, and use of white intervals. Class work will begin with studies based on still life setups and emphasize bold but simple drawing exercises. After initial exploration in…

Ages 16 and up. The perfect class for newcomers to glazing and firing. Learn the techniques needed to glaze and fire your pottery projects. Class includes all tools and materials. Completion of Intro to the Wheel is required to register for this class. (Or permission of the instructor).   Class Length: 6 weeks Thursdays, 3:00 - 5:00 pm,  October 27-December 8 2022 (no class on November 24) Class Cost : $140 Members, $175 Non-members

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 are available. Class Length: 10 weeks Fridays (1-4pm) Session I: September 16 - December 2, 2022 (no class on November 25) Cost: $150 Members, $185 Non-members.…

A class for beginning painters and experienced painters who want to explore creative approaches to design. The first three classes will focus on designing several compositions using contour line. Student designs will become a practice sheet for exploring various watercolor techniques, including graded wash, layered wash, wet into wet painting, application of texture, and use of white intervals. Class work will begin with studies based on still life setups and emphasize bold but simple drawing exercises. After initial exploration in…

Ages 16 and up. The perfect class for newcomers to glazing and firing. Learn the techniques needed to glaze and fire your pottery projects. Class includes all tools and materials. Completion of Intro to the Wheel is required to register for this class. (Or permission of the instructor).   Class Length: 6 weeks Thursdays, 3:00 - 5:00 pm,  October 27-December 8 2022 (no class on November 24) Class Cost : $140 Members, $175 Non-members

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! Thursday, December 8th 7:00 - 8:30 Cha-Cha workshop 8:30-9 Practice Dance Party Cost $30 per person for workshop and dance party. Five person minimum for each workshop.

A class for beginning painters and experienced painters who want to explore creative approaches to design. The first three classes will focus on designing several compositions using contour line. Student designs will become a practice sheet for exploring various watercolor techniques, including graded wash, layered wash, wet into wet painting, application of texture, and use of white intervals. Class work will begin with studies based on still life setups and emphasize bold but simple drawing exercises. After initial exploration in…