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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 […]
Mondays, 6 Week ClassMondays are geared to those new to the intuitive process Has your artwork lost its spark? Are you caught in the struggle of trying too hard, feeling frustrated, and surrounded by unfinished paintings? Let’s change that. This class is designed to bring back the joy, ease, and fun in your creative process. […]
All levels welcome! Already taking a course with DFAC and you need more time to work on your two dimensional work? Then this is the course for you. This is a 6 week session of unguided course time. A monitor will be provided to check class rosters and help set up the room, but there […]
All levels welcome! A relaxed, beginner-friendly course. An inviting introduction to printmaking for anyone curious about exploring new materials and creative processes. No prior printmaking experience is required. We’ll work at a comfortable pace with guided demonstrations and plenty of time for experimentation in a supportive studio environment.Participants will explore a variety of traditional and […]
Mondays, 6 Week ClassAll levels welcome! The ancient Mayan art of back-strap weaving is a delicate and beautiful art form, highly portable (you can tie it to any post, tree, or even a nail in the wall), and you can make original table runners, scarves, place mats, shawles and much more. Students will learn to […]
Mondays, 6 Week ClassAdvanced, Professional This is a guided independent studies class for the intermediate to advanced metalsmith student. A different skill-set is focused on each semester, but you may bring in your jewelry projects or start something new! Bring in your jewelry projects or start something new! We'll troubleshoot both design and technique challenges […]
Mondays, 6 Week Course All levels welcome! Young artists will start out working with the basic shapes, then on to blind contour drawings, gesture drawings, still life and landscape drawings. Come explore how to capture the world with a variety of 2D materials! For new and continuing students, ages 8 -12. Details Date & Time: […]
Mondays, 6 Week Class All levels welcome! For the young Naturalist! This six-week course will work specifically with Florida native plants and animals. We will get to know our plants and how they are beneficial, as well as learn how to sketch en plein air. Botany and plant parts will be introduced. Students willget to choose the design and content of their […]
Mondays, 6 Week ClassIntermediate, Advanced In this class, we will focus on bottle forms as well as vase forms - throwing, trimming, and preparing pieces for glaze night will take place weeks 1 through 4. Week 5 will be glaze night. We 6 will be finishing pieces and a group critique exploring glaze results. This […]
Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassAdvanced, Professional This class is for the student who has some experience on the potter’s wheel. Students will work with the instructor to better understand different throwing techniques and work on their own ideas in class. Ages 17 and up. Ages 17 and up. Details Date & Time: Instructor
Tuesdays, 6 Week ClassBeginner In this introductory class we will be exploring all the possibilities for clay handbuilding. Each week will be a new project with a different technique to help you build on your skills. You will learn to use hump and slump molds, coil, extruder, and slab building. With these techniques we will […]
Tuesdays, 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 […]