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.
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Our workshops are offered during the weekdays and on some weekends throughout the year. Registrations are currently available for the following sessions:
Winter I: January 9 – February 19, 2023
Workshop Week: February 20 – February 26, 2023
Winter II: February 27 – April 9, 2023
Spring: April 10 – May 21, 2023
What We Offer
The Dunedin Fine Art Center offers a variety of workshops, so wherever your interests lie, there is something for you. Browse our offerings below, get to know our award-winning instructors, enroll in a workshop and start discovering the arts!
Art Talks
Let’s talk about ART! Lectures, presentations and discussions on art, art history and culture. Art Talks include visual presentations and lectures by art historians and local experts.
Art Talks
Business of Art
You’ve developed your artwork to a professional level and now it’s time to start your art business. Well-established successful artists will help you overcome the hurdles, plan for success and answer questions you were afraid to ask.
Business of Art
Calligraphy
Discover the beautiful art of hand lettering with a highly skilled instructor. Learn how to letter your own invitations, letters, posters and more! Learn a different style of calligraphy in each workshop.
Calligraphy Workshops
Clay
Nationally renown clay artists lead workshops which will kick your creativity into high gear. Clay workshops cover special topics like crystalline glaze, paper clay, and more! Takes your skills to the next level.
Clay Workshops
Digital Art
Learn how to edit photos, create professional documents, even design your own website! Explore how technology can be incorporated into your artistic process.
Digital Art Workshops
Drawing
Drawing enthusiasts will love honing their skills in a drawing workshop. Participants can discover the possibilities of watercolor pencils, explore the ancient technique of silverpoint, or go with the flow of sketching in pen and color!
Drawing Workshops
Fiber Arts
The world of fiber arts is vast and full of creative possibilities! Participants can choose from several fiber arts workshops ranging from Appalachian basketry to using Florida plants to dye eco-conscious fabrics.
Fiber Arts Workshops
Food Arts
Learn the tips and tricks of great food and beautiful presentation from professional chefs in a relaxed atmosphere. Explore French or Spanish cooking, learn about street food, try some delicious soup recipes… endless choices for a fun time and new dining experiences.
Food Arts Workshops
Jewelry
Learn the basics of jewelry making including soldering, metal forging and more in various jewelry workshops offered by the Dunedin Fine Art Center.
Jewelry Workshops
Life Arts
Unleash your creativity and tell your stories through the art of the written word, learn and analyze art in popular culture, or learn the art of inner space with a spiritual art class.
Life Arts Workshops
Metal Arts
Explore the basic metalworking skills, including how to cut metal using various techniques and Mig and Tig welding. Workshops include equipment maintenance and safety procedures. Courses are held at the Institute for Creative Arts on Douglas Ave in Dunedin.
Metal Arts Workshops
Mixed Media
Mixed media is all about experimenting! Learn to use different materials and mediums in your paintings and fine art collage to build texture and create unique visual effects. Is 3D more your fancy? Explore paper mache sculpture, paper quilling, and more!
Mixed Media Workshops
Painting
Discover the many possibilities of painting in a workshop at the Dunedin Fine Art Center. From color mixing to acrylics to pastels, we have workshops for novice and expert painters alike.
Painting Workshops
Pastel
Explore a world of color! This classic art form uses sticks or crayons that consist of pure powdered pigment combined with a binder. Workshops are available for both beginners and advanced pastel artists.
Pastel Workshops
Photography
Shorter, focused workshops provide specific information geared for novice and experienced digital photographers.
Photography Workshops
Printmaking
Explore the possibilities of printmaking with introductory workshops in wood cut printing and intaglio etching. Learn how to plan and design stunning prints from our talented faculty.
Printmaking Workshops
Stone Carving
Take an introductory workshop or hone a specific skill in these exciting workshops.
Stone Carving Workshops
Woodturning
Special topics in woodturning include turning a bowl, turning bottle stoppers, and holiday ornaments. All equipment and tools are provided in these hands-on workshops.
Woodturning Workshops
All Workshops
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!
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Come Out and Play!
At the Dunedin Fine Art Center, we’re proud to offer a little something for everyone through a variety of fun, educational art classes for adults. We hope you come out and take a class or two and see why everyone says the Dunedin Fine Art Center is where the art is! To learn more about our mission, and us, click here, or contact us for more information on our classes.