At the Dunedin Fine Art Center, we want everyone to be able to explore their artistic side! We understand that life gets busy and committing to an extended class session may not be realistic for everyone. This is why we are proud to offer weekly workshops! Through our workshops, both beginner and advanced students have the opportunity to explore new artistic mediums and techniques without committing to an extended class session.
All levels welcome! Learn to use pastel in layers to create the illusion of sunset color, and water reflections. Use scumbling and blending to capture atmospheric light, learn the Rules of Perspective to create a sense of distance in the painting, and make realistic waves. Bring your own pastels, sanded paper provided (9x12) or bring […]
All levels welcome! Cucumber tomato fetta salad Baladi pita bread Safron rice Chicken tajine Falafel Dubai Chocolate Cake Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie back long hair. *Please note: Substitutions to menu cannot […]
All levels welcome! Fun, Easy and Inspiring! Yes, Marbling with acrylics on carrageenan will inspire you with instant gratification and success! Peggy teaches Traditional Marbling techniques for you to create DECORATIVE GLASS BAUBLES ORNAMENTS. You will create 10 One-of-a-Kind Glass Beauties! A $35 materials fee is paid directly to the teaching artist the day of […]
All levels welcome! Sicilian pizza with ricotta pesto hot honey Lemon arugula salad Roasted chicken puttanesc sauce Rame di Napoli Sicilian (chocolate covered cookies with orange zest). Adult students (21 and over) are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to enjoy with their meal. Please wear comfortable shoes and tie […]
All levels welcome! Break Creative Blocks and Find Your Artistic Groove. Tired of staring at a blank canvas or a half-written page? This workshop rekindles your artistic spark, whether you're a seasoned pro or a curious beginner. We'll ditch the “inner critic" and dive into playful exercises that crack open your creative blocks. Forget rigid […]
All levels welcome! (*But some basic computer knowledge required.) Feeling overwhelmed by managing your artwork? This hands-on workshop introduces you to Artwork Archive, a powerful cloud-based software tool designed to streamline your collection! Learn to photograph your work, determine fair pricing strategies, and curate stunning online exhibitions. Discover how to generate presentation-ready cut sheets, labels, […]
All levels welcome! Fun, Easy and Inspiring! Yes, Marbling with acrylics on carrageenan will inspire you with instant gratification and success! Peggy teaches Traditional Marbling techniques for you to create DECORATIVE GLASS BAUBLES ORNAMENTS. You will create 10 One-of-a-Kind Glass Beauties! A $35 materials fee is paid directly to the teaching artist the day of […]
All levels welcome! This course is designed to introduce you to the world of gelli plate printing. Using botanicals picked from the garden, found objects, photos or images from magazines, we will use basic monoprint-making techniques to build layered dynamic images. Color, texture, line and composition are all explored through this simple and versatile process. […]
All levels welcome! This one-day workshop will explore all the wonderful creative techniques that watercolor offers. Demonstrations, individual attention, and classroom discussions that will help you create loose, impressionistic and expressive watercolors. We will learn how to plan for success by using the elements of design, color theory, and making painting plans. Enjoy the liquidity […]
All levels welcome! James McNeill Whistler (1834 - 1903) was more than the painter of a famous mother. In Victorian London, he scandalized critics, championed "art for art's sake," and crafted some of the most radical and exquisite paintings of the nineteenth century. Dee's lecture offers an engaging overview of his art, his tumultuous career, and […]
All levels welcome! Discover, create and explore the exciting techniques of silk painting. Students will learn resist application, color blending, color mixing, paint and salt techniques. You will create 1-2 Long Silk Scarves. A wealth of design ideas, reference books and handouts provided. No experience necessary. Fun, easy and creative artform that inspires and achieve […]
All levels welcome! This is for vegetable lovers. (Vegan requests welcome) We go meatless with this menu and share some creative takes on vegetables. Peas & Carrots gives us honey butter glazed roasted carrots, herbs, and crunchy crushed spiced peas. Served with a seared celery root with mushroom Demi and Cherry and Black Berry Salad […]