All levels welcome! Chicken with 40 cloves of garlic Brown butter mashed potatoes Green beans with lemon and capers Chocolate chunk bread pudding 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 […]
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All levels welcome! Krab RangoonCalifornia Roll, Mexican Roll, Veggie RollSpam Masubi 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 be made the day of class. Registration […] |
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2 day Workshop Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4All levels welcome! The elongated hexagon is one of my favorite shapes! It is the perfect canvas to indulge my love of art nouveau and art deco. This pattern is a blend of both flourish and grandeur in a unique presentation. This fusible and machine appliqué […]
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All levels welcome! (Please have your child eat dinner before arriving & bring your flashlight). Come join us for an evening of fun! We will begin our night with a creative, artsy activity. Next, we will travel through the featured exhibits with our flashlights in hand and then return to finish our time in the […] |
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All levels welcome! This class is a brief introduction to watercolors for beginners. No prior experience needed, just a desire to have fun. We will finish a painting that you can take home. We will even supply all the materials so you can try watercolor techniques before investing in supplies. Ages 17 and up. Details […] Beginner, Intermediate Learn how to scumble, use linear strokes, daubing and dusting to create a single painting. Start with an underpainting using an alcohol wash, then build up layers using each technique, one at a time. Get handouts showing each technique and practice before applying it to your painting. Fun and step-by-step process, finish a […]
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Saturdays, October 4th, 11th, 18th All levels welcome! Calling All Middle School & Early High School students! Come out and join DFAC's Teen Art Club! Sign up with a friend and meet some new ones. In this club we encourage socializing in a positive, artsy, open studio type environment. The instructor will offer suggestions, but […] |
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Mondays, 4 Week WorkshopAll levels welcome! Design a dog, fashion a feline or any four legged friend and "bring it to life" with paper mache. Students will use a variety of recyclable materials including plastic bottles, cardboard and newspaper to create an animal's body shape, then add layers of paper mache, embellishments and paint to […] |
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Intermediate, Advanced See the dramatic difference temperature changes can make by painting in all warm colors with just a bit of cool and painting in all cool colors with just a touch of warm. It can make all the difference in the feeling of the finished painting. Instructor demos and lots of personalized instruction will […] |
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All levels welcome! Tagliatelle Pasta Spicy Marinara and Fresh Seafood Kale Caesar 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 be made the day of class. […] |
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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 […] |
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All levels welcome! Agnolotti filled with braised chicken thighs and brown butter-sage Honey and rosewater semifreddo 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 be made […] |
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All levels welcome! Experience the meditative beauty of traditional Japanese ink painting in this engaging 2-hour workshop. Perfect for both beginners and experienced artists, this session offers a taste of Sumi-e’s elegant simplicity and profound artistic principles. The workshop begins with a brief introduction to the essential tools of Sumi-e: the brush, ink and special […] |
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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 […]
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Beginner, Intermediate Learn how to use pointed pen calligraphy as a mindfulness tool in this new beginner friendly class. Medallions are a beautiful way to practice your skills and let your mind wander while focusing at the same time. We will discuss common elements and how they interact to create a graceful design that's much […]
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All levels welcome! In this workshop, we use Zentangle® and other art methods. In a "No Mistakes" environment, we relax and focus on the art principle of Pattern (repeating elements in our compositions). For the beginner, this builds self-confidence, strengthens muscle-memory, and helps nurture individual style. For the non-beginner, this offers help for artist's block […] |
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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 […] |
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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, […] |
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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 […]
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Beginner In this 3-hour workshop, students will learn the difference between traditional broad edge and modern pointed pen calligraphy. Participants will use a range of pressure sensitive writing implements and learn the basic foundational strokes used in such hands as Copperplate, Spencerian, and modern brush lettering. We will cover the preparation, use, and care of […] All levels welcome! Learn an interesting approach to making a colorful and realistic pet portrait! Your canvas will be pre-sketched (email a photo a week in advance to shawndelljoyce@gmail.com) then follow along, step-by-step with instructor on how to use a “paint by numbers” approach, and mix colors based on primaries. Perfect beginners class, or a […] |
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Mondays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced, Professional *Please note: Students must be able to attend the first class of the session. Students will learn the fundamentals of working with porcelain paper-clay, including how to make the paper-clay slip, composition, preparation and ideal firing techniques. We will also cover essential and creative methods of construction. Each week […] Mondays, 6 Week Class Intermediate In this Intermediate Metalsmithing class, students will be introduced to technique-based projects designed to increase confidence with the torch and expand and hone their jewelry fabrication skill set, with a focus on torch control and more advanced stone setting techniques like unusual bezel and tube settings. Basic metal fabrication skills are […] Mondays, 6 Week ClassBeginner, Intermediate This is an introductory class to the pottery wheel. Instructor provides step-by-step instruction and demonstrations to help you create functional clay objects. This class will cover the basics of wheel throwing, trimming, and glazing of functional forms. We will create mugs, bowls, plates, and more. Ages 17 and up. Details […] |
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Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! This class will provide students with the creative tools to improve overall functioning and will aim to introduce relaxation techniques that focus on positive thinking, mindfulness, self-awareness, and growth. Using therapeutic approach focused on natural expression and mindful intention, participants will learn to utilize important and beneficial coping skills […] Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner In this introductory class we will be exploring all the possibilities for clay handbuilding. Each week will be a new technique, including slab, coil, and extruder. With these techniques we can explore tile making, containers, dinnerware and non-functional decorative pieces. Lastly you will be learning how to decorate you pieces with […] Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced Enjoy all the wonderful creative techniques that are unique to watercolor: how to control wet-into wet washes and use those creative techniques to express your subject. We will learn how to plan for success by using the elements of design, color theory and painting plans. Emphasis will be on how […] |
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Saturdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner, Intermediate An atelier is an art school focused on teaching classical drawing techniques. Atelier training has been highly sought after by prospective art students in recent years because it provides students with the skills they need to create realistic artworks. In this class, students will learn foundational drawing techniques that are […] Wednesdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner, Intermediate In this class, you will learn the fundamental principles of portrait painting from life using direct painting methods. We will concentrate on proper proportion, values, skin tones, and getting a likeness. The instructor will give step-by-step demonstrations and lots of individual instruction from how to begin the initial drawing through […] Wednesdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner Introduction to basic and safe methods of etching with anon-acid solution (ferric chloride) using copper plates. Printmaking experience is not necessary but having takena drawing class or have some basic drawing ability is required. Those with etching experience can move their work to the next level. The use of a large and small etching press, […] |
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Thursdays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! This course will cover several techniques for decorating pottery. We will cover modern day Majolica, stenciling, painting with underglazes, wax resist, bubble painting, masking, slip trailing, sgraffito, flicking, sponging, using oxides for antiquing, and others. Students will make slab tiles and bowls out of slump molds to practice the […]
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Cottage CampusThursdays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced Students in the intermediate woodturning class will learn more advanced skills and the use of additional tools and equipment. Demonstrations on technique and tool use on more complex projects will be included. Students can select their project and review the process steps with the instructor prior to beginning the […]
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All levels welcome! In this class, students will learn all of the fundamental skills required to work with metal clays and be successful with silver metal clay products. This class is great for beginners, as a refresher course, or for the experienced user who would like to teach metal clay jewelry making. Students will practice […] |
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Fridays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! Improve your skills in technique, composition and concept. Individualized instruction to develop your own style of painting in acrylics or oils. (Colored pencil and other media accepted with instructor's permission). Choose personal subject matter, explore composition and color theory, solve painting problems. Drawing experience recommended. Ages 17 and up. […] Fridays, 6 Week ClassAdvanced, Professional Only Exploration of traditional, safe methods of etching with anon-acid solution (ferric chloride) using copper plates. This Friday session is for students with considerable etching experience who may expand on more advanced techniques or try mezzotints (Please contact instructor in advance to order plates.) The studio is equipped with both a large 36” and smaller […]
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Fridays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced, Professional This class is for those who would like to stretch their skills in metal clay and/or metalsmithing. Combining metal clay elements with metal-smithed pieces allows jewelry makers to more easily incorporate molded or highly textured elements into their jewelry. Knowing basic metal smithing techniques allows metal clay jewelry makers […] |
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All levels welcome! First time making a ring? No problem.Learn to solder wire, form it into a ring and shape it using a steel ring die and the hydraulic press. Combine die shapes and different metals to make a stunning ring stack. Beginners can expect to make 3 to 6 individual rings (1 to 2 […] Saturdays, 6 Week Class All levels welcome! Explore the exciting world of Virtual Reality! In this class students will draw their favorite animal, dinosaur, flower, or character, then paint it with traditional 2D materials. After painting, students will then construct an abstract 3D wire model using wire and self-hardening clay. Finally, students will use headsets, […] |
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