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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Class Session Schedule: Dunedin, FL USA
Our workshops are offered during the weekdays and on some weekends throughout the year. Registrations are currently available for the following sessions:
Fall I: September 11 – October 22, 2023
Workshop Week: October 23 – October 29, 2023
Fall II: October 30 – December 17, 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 & Wellness Workshops
These workshops 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.
Art & Wellness
Art Talks Workshops
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 Workshops
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 Workshops
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
Clay Workshops
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
Digital Art Workshops
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
Drawing Workshops
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
Fiber Arts Workshops
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
Food Arts Workshops
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
Jewelry Workshops
Learn the basics of jewelry making including soldering, metal forging and more in various jewelry workshops offered by the Dunedin Fine Art Center.
Jewelry
Life Arts Workshops
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
Metal Arts Workshops
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
Mixed Media Workshops
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
Painting Workshops
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
Pastel Workshops
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
Photography Workshops
Shorter, focused workshops provide specific information geared for novice and experienced digital photographers.
Photography
Printmaking Workshops
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
Stone Carving Workshops
Take an introductory workshop or hone a specific skill in these exciting workshops.
Stone Carving
Woodturning Workshops
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
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!
All 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.