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 with acrylics. Work from photos as you gain or build on foundational skills of composition, color, materials, and methods, including a step-by-step approach that can ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
An independent K–12 Quaker school
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
View exhibitions and meet the artists! Get exhibition details on the Exhibitions page of our website. FREE
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
