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  • March 2026

  • Wed 25

    Oil Painting with Confidence

    Mar 25 @ 10:00 am – May 13 @ 12:00 pm

    Come paint with others in a friendly and supportive environment as you gain confidence in the fundamentals of painting. The focus will be on oils, but students can also work ...

    Get Tickets $145.00 – $170.00
  • Wed 25

    Open Abstract Studio

    Mar 25 @ 1:00 pm – May 20 @ 3:30 pm

    Cast off your preconceived ideas about abstract painting in acrylics to improve your design, expand your artistic knowledge, and enhance your painting skills! Develop your own style and approach to abstracts in an open studio format with light instruction. Students should have basic painting experience. Supply list will be included with confirmation.

    Get Tickets $220.00 – $245.00
  • Wed 25

    Mosaic Making with Hand Formed Tiles

    Mar 25 @ 6:00 pm – May 13 @ 9:00 pm

    Use stoneware clay to create and form colorful, organic mosaics onto round or square forms. This beginner-friendly class covers the process from designing to forming to glazing. Tuition includes all supplies, as well as kiln loading and firing.

    Get Tickets $325.00 – $350.00
  • Wed 25

    Guided Personal Directions in the Studio

    Mar 25 @ 6:00 pm – May 20 @ 9:00 pm

    Develop your personal artistic direction and create a series of works using drawing, painting, or mixed-media techniques in an open studio setting. Customized demonstrations and direction will meet class needs and interests. Individual and group critiques and discussions will help you expand on your favorite media. All skill levels welcome. Bring the materials that support ...

    Get Tickets $255.00 – $280.00
  • Thu 26

    Open Abstract Studio

    Mar 26 @ 1:00 pm – May 21 @ 3:30 pm

    Cast off your preconceived ideas about abstract painting in acrylics to improve your design, expand your artistic knowledge, and enhance your painting skills! Develop your own style and approach to abstracts in an open studio format with light instruction. Students should have basic painting experience. Supply list will be included with confirmation.

    Get Tickets $220.00 – $245.00
  • Thu 26

    Continuing Watercolor

    Mar 26 @ 1:00 pm – May 21 @ 4:00 pm

    Advance your skills and explore techniques in transparent watercolor painting. Emphasis will be on the elements of art and how to integrate them into the painting process. Continue to focus on composition and creating light and movement within a watercolor painting while taking inspiration from nature and the landscape. This class is for students who ...

    Get Tickets Free – $290.00
  • Thu 26

    Mixed Media Art Exploration

    Mar 26 @ 5:00 pm – May 28 @ 6:00 pm

    The perfect course for curious creators who love to try new things! Through guided projects and creative discovery, learn how different media work together as you develop confidence, problem solving skills, and your own artistic voice. Experiment with a playful mix of materials such as paint, paper, collage elements, drawing tools, and simple textures. NOTE: ...

    Get Tickets $95.00 – $120.00
  • Thu 26

    Introduction to Wheel Throwing

    Mar 26 @ 6:00 pm – May 7 @ 8:00 pm

    Learn the basics of using wheel throwing to create functional ceramics such as mugs, cups, and bowls. Surface decoration, glazing, and finishing will be introduced as well. Tuition includes all supplies, as well as kiln loading and firing. NOTE: There will be no class on April 9.

    Get Tickets $270.00 – $295.00
  • Thu 26

    Monochromatic Oil Painting: The Value of Values

    Mar 26 @ 6:00 pm – May 14 @ 9:00 pm

    One of the keys to a successful naturalistic painting is a wide range of values. By creating a grisaille, or tonal painting, you can focus on value, which is key to creating the illusion of an object that has depth. Begin the course by creating a four-value study of a composition. Then create a full ...

    Get Tickets $230.00 – $255.00
  • Thu 26

    Drawing, Doodling, and More!

    Mar 26 @ 6:30 pm – May 28 @ 7:30 pm

    Dive into the world of sketching, drawing, and doodling through themed projects, creative warm-ups, and exploration of different styles. Play with ink, markers, pencil shading, and mixed media add-ons to help you discover your unique visual voice. NOTE: There will be no class on April 9.

    Get Tickets $95.00 – $120.00
  • Fri 27

    Guided Personal Directions in the Studio

    Mar 27 @ 9:30 am – May 29 @ 12:30 pm

    Develop your personal artistic direction and create a series of works using drawing, painting, or mixed-media techniques in an open studio setting. Customized demonstrations and direction will meet class needs and interests. Individual and group critiques and discussions will help you expand on your favorite media. All skill levels welcome. Bring the materials that support ...

    Get Tickets $255.00 – $280.00
  • Fri 27

    Continuing Watercolor

    Mar 27 @ 1:00 pm – May 29 @ 4:00 pm

    Advance your skills and explore techniques in transparent watercolor painting. Emphasis will be on the elements of art and how to integrate them into the painting process. Continue to focus on composition and creating light and movement within a watercolor painting while taking inspiration from nature and the landscape. This class is for students who ...

    Get Tickets $265.00 – $290.00
  • Sat 28

    Watercolor, Collage, and Image Transfer Techniques

    Mar 28 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

    Discover a variety of watercolor material applications to develop various outcomes to be used in personal work. In this Saturday workshop, collage and image transfer techniques will also be shared to explore mixed media approaches for resolved art works. All skill levels welcome. Tuition includes all supplies.

    Get Tickets $80.00 – $105.00
  • Sat 28

    Character Design for Comics and Animation

    Mar 28 @ 10:00 am – May 2 @ 1:00 pm

    Learn the key elements of character design to create fluid and expressive characters. Bring your characters to life by creating character turnaround and expression sheets and through various exercises that will strengthen your illustration skills. Previous drawing experience recommended. Supply list included in confirmation. (Estimated maximum cost: $30)

    Get Tickets $160.00 – $185.00
  • April 2026

  • Wed 1
    Yablonsky JY Exposure Triangle

    Your New Mirrorless Camera

    Apr 1 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 8 @ 9:00 pm

    Even if you had a good handle on using your previous DSLR, the technology and options available in your new mirrorless camera can be absolutely overwhelming. They have 1,000-page instruction manuals! In this two-evening virtual workshop, discuss focus bracketing, Canon Fv exposure mode, lens adapters, the digital teleconverter, multiple exposures, display simulations, displays, grips, creative ...

    Get Tickets $75.00 – $100.00
  • Thu 2

    Third Space Open Studio

    Apr 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

    Are you seeking artistic community and physical space to make your art? Come to Third Space Open Studio to meet other artists and create your work in a supportive environment. ...

    Get Tickets Free – $5.00
  • Sat 4

    Friends Meeting School

    Apr 4 – Apr 26

    An independent K–12 Quaker school

  • Sat 4

    Delaplaine Faculty Exhibition

    Apr 4 – Apr 26

    Works in a variety of media A showcase of the talents of those who teach at The Delaplaine Arts Center, including painters, metalsmiths, photographers, sculptors, and more.

  • Sat 4

    Emerging Perspectives Exhibition

    Apr 4 – Apr 26

    Works in a variety of media This annual juried exhibition highlights young adult artists at the outset of their creative endeavors. CALL FOR ENTRIES: Students, amateur artists, and professional artists ...

  • Sat 4

    John Kachik – Heroes in America

    Apr 4 – Apr 26

    Paintings A collection of contemporary mixed media portraits of individuals from the worlds of entertainment, sports, politics, philanthropy, and service who have made a mark on modern American history. They ...

  • Sat 4

    Pick a Nose Mural

    Apr 4 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Dig into this fun collaborative activity where designing a face takes a whole new direction! Start by picking a nose shape and use that as the launch point of creating your funny and funky portrait!

    Free
  • Sat 4

    Improv Quilt Block

    Apr 4 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Inspired by the beautiful works of the Gee's Bend quiltmakers, use an antique hand crank sewing machine to create an improvisational piece based on a traditional quilt block such as a log cabin.

    Free
  • Sat 4

    Art Matters Artist Talk

    Apr 4 @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

    Join us as we enhance our understanding and appreciation of art! Talks will be presented in person at the Delaplaine, and then will be available on our YouTube channel about ...

  • Sat 4

    Creative Outlet

    Apr 4 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

    Kids and their adults are invited to drop-in and get creative together in our family open studio to create an artist-inspired project! THIS MONTH: Build a monochromatic assemblage sculpture in ...

  • Sat 4

    Exhibition Openings

    Apr 4 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Exhibition Openings

    View exhibitions and meet the artists! Get exhibition details on the Exhibitions page of our website. FREE

  • Mon 6

    Console or Side Table with Traditional Joinery

    Apr 6 @ 6:00 pm – May 4 @ 9:00 pm

    Build a tasteful side table using traditional joinery. Learn the fundamental elements of joinery and have creative control of the elements of the build. This class will teach you a repeatable skill with minimum hand tools, which will aid you in creating more traditional builds after the course. Knowledge of basic woodworking and joinery suggested ...

    Get Tickets $200.00 – $225.00
  • Thu 9

    Visual Journaling

    Apr 9 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 30 @ 9:00 pm

    Be inspired by and collaborate with others as you explore visual journaling, which combines visual and text-based mark making to record and reflect on lived experiences. Use each week to build a strong foundation while learning a variety of techniques such as watercolor painting, collage, and image transferring. Tuition includes all supplies except a 11x14-inch ...

    Get Tickets $130.00 – $155.00
  • Sat 11

    Invigorating Sketchbook Practices

    Apr 11 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

    Explore image-making and writing processes using mixed-media art materials in a visual journal. In this Saturday workshop, focus on addressing personal themes and concepts while exploring a variety of techniques such as watercolor painting, collage, and image transfer, as well as reflective writing exercises. Tuition includes all supplies.

    Get Tickets $105.00 – $130.00
  • Sat 11

    Cezanne Watercolor Tulips

    Apr 11 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

    Step into the world of Cezanne! In this hands-on workshop, create a springtime vase of tulips using watercolors as you explore color, shape, and line to create a vibrant still life! Build skills, connect with art history, and leave with a masterpiece that is uniquely yours!

    Get Tickets $20.00 – $30.00
  • Sat 11

    Afternoon on the Wheel

    Apr 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

    Discover the magic of throwing clay on the pottery wheel and learn as you are guided through the fundamentals of wheel throwing in this one-afternoon workshop. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, learn to center, pull, and shape clay into beautiful vessels. Join us for an afternoon of fun and ...

    Get Tickets $95.00 – $120.00
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