9/13 Make your own Odyssey earrings by James Thurman
Learn how ancient Mediterranean jewelry was made while making your own pair of earrings.
9/13 Witchy Ouija Board Miniature Scene by Donna Vaux
Whether you love Halloween, witchy aesthetics, or simply creating tiny things, this class is the perfect way to celebrate the season with a little creepy fun and a lot of imagination.
9/14 Making Zines 101 by Orion Fern
In this 3-hour workshop, you’ll learn all about zines, their history, and most importantly become equipped with the method for making the most basic type of zine: the 8-page mini zine!
9/17 Character Design Concept Art for Beginners by Walker Register
This class will help students understand the basics of character design.
9/20 Copper Luminaria by Umut Thurman
We will make a luminaria and its saucer using 20 Gauge copper sheet.
9/21 Watercolor Workshop: “September Sunset” with Orion Fern
Have you ever wanted to paint with watercolors but didn’t know where to start?
9/22 Ghostly Transfers by Linda Hilterbrandt
Come learn the art of image transfers on a Gelli plate.
9/25 The Victorian Language of Flowers by Carey Gibbons
After examining examples of paintings and their botanical symbolism, participants will create their own symbolic bouquets using a selection of fresh flowers.
9/26 Seminar: The History of the Vampire by Dr.Megan Bryan
In this session, students will learn all about the long history of the vampire, from its roots in 18th century Eastern European folklore through the literary tradition of the 19th century, and into the visual arts of the 20th and 21st centuries.
9/26 Spooky Charms by James Thurman
Get into the spirit of Halloween by making your own Spooky Charms!
9/26 Block Printed Spooky Bandana by Umut Thurman
Make your own spooky-themed bandanas using block prints by DMC.
9/29 Haunted Brushstrokes by Linda Hilterbrandt
Participants will explore a variety of watercolor techniques while creating spooky landscapes that will serve as the background for a haunted setting of your choice.
9/30 Traditional Life Drawing by Kalish
Participants will be able to gain the valuable experience of working from a live nude model.
10/2 First Friday LEGO Printmaking by James & Umut Thurman
Curious about LEGO Printmaking? This is your chance to try it out!
10/4 Print Your Own Halloween T-shirt
Bring your own t-shirt! We provide fabric dyes and Halloween-themed block prints!
10/7 Foam Horns by Alex Heder
Learn how to create light weight horns using the wonderfully versatile craft material EVA foam.
10/10 Seminar: The History of the Vampire by Dr.Megan Bryan
In this session, students will learn all about the long history of the vampire, from its roots in 18th century Eastern European folklore through the literary tradition of the 19th century, and into the visual arts of the 20th and 21st centuries.
10/10 Neurographic Drawing: Doodle for Your Brain by Makenna Connors
Students will explore neurographic drawing with different materials and gain the skills to create a habit of doodling with low stakes.
10/17 Ghostly Transfers by Linda Hilterbrandt
Come learn the art of image transfers on a Gelli plate.
10/17 Crafting an Otsu-e Omamori by Crystal Garrett
This workshop will cover basic wood burning techniques and how to make smooth lines as well as how to correct mistakes when they occur.
10/17 Three Tales of the Yokai by Crystal Garrett
This is a seminar about three common motifs, one from Korea, China, and Japan and the folk lore associated with them.
10/21 Haunted Brushstrokes by Linda Hilterbrandt
In this workshop participants will explore a variety of watercolor techniques while creating spooky landscapes that will serve as the background for a haunted setting of your choice.
10/24 Clay Zombie Heads by Ariel Bowman
Rise up and sculpt some fun zombie heads out of clay for the spooky season.
10/25 Witchy Ouija Board Miniature Scene
Filled with black cats, ghostly vibes, autumn enchantment, and just the right amount of creepy fun, this class is the perfect way to celebrate the most magical season of the year. 🎃🕯🔮👻🦇.
10/26 Watercolor Workshop: Haunted Courthouse with Orion Fern
Have you ever wanted to paint with watercolors but didn’t know where to start?
10/26 Watercolor Workshop: Haunted Courthouse with Orion Fern (Copy)
Join us in a 3-hour beginner-friendly watercolor workshop where you’ll learn all the basic techniques!
10/28 Traditional Life Drawing by Kalish
Participants will be able to gain the valuable experience of working from a live nude model.
11/6 First Friday LEGO Printmaking by James & Umut Thurman
Curious about LEGO Printmaking? This is your chance to try it out!
11/8 Fused Glass Snowman Ornament by Linda Hilterbrandt
Come join us for some fun with hot glass!
12/4 First Friday LEGO Printmaking by James & Umut Thurman
Curious about LEGO Printmaking? This is your chance to try it out!
12/6 Fused Glass Snowman Ornament by Linda Hilterbrandt
Come join us for some fun with hot glass!
12/14 Making Zines 101 with Orion Fern
Each month we will be offering different perspectives on zines and their relevancy to different areas of life and history.
12/21 Watercolor: “Longest Night Starscape” with Orion Fern
Join us in a 3-hour beginner-friendly watercolor workshop where you’ll learn all the basic techniques and then get to paint alongside Orion’s instruction using a pre-inked illustration to practice your newly learned painting skills on.
9/12 Crafting an Otsu-e Omamori by Crystal Garrett
We will first wood burn and paint the wood and then use cord to create a traditional Japanese omamori knot to hang the charm.
9/12 Decoding Art: Daughters-Sisters-Wives by Emanda Johnson
We will look at works by female artist who have disappeared from art history because they were in the orbit of more famous male arts, especially women who were their daughters, sisters, or wives.
8/30 B&W Film Development by Cade Cargill and Maria Ruvalcaba
Always wanted to get into analog photography but don’t know where to start? A long time connoisseur of the medium, but longing to get into the nitty gritty of developing your own film? Look no further!
8/29 Three Tales: Folk Tales from Korea, China, and Japan by Crystal Garrett
This is a seminar about three common motifs, one from Korea, China, and Japan and the folk lore associated with them.
8/26 Traditional Life Drawing by Kalish
Participants will be able to gain the valuable experience of working from a live nude model.
8/23 Shadowbox Diorama by Donna Vaux
Step into a tiny, magical world where imagination shrinks and
creativity grows!
8/22 Handmade Chains by Sarah Loch-Test
This is a 2-part workshop: August 22nd and 29th, 2-5 pm.
Students will learn how to create a handmade chain from brass or copper wire.
8/15 Crafting an Otsu-e Omamori by Crystal Garrett
In this workshop we will create a small Otsu-e Omamori charm to hang near the entry of your home.
8/15 Poetry + Cyanotype Workshop by Lora O’Shaughnessy and Sofie Carlin
Discover the joys of “the blue print!” The Prussian Blue print to be exact. Within this workshop, students will uncover one fact: What even is poetry?
8/9 Wonders of Watercolors by Linda Hilterbrandt
In this hands-on workshop, we will explore the unique properties of watercolor through a variety of techniques.
8/8 Neurographic Drawing: Doodle for Your Brain by Makenna Connors
Students will learn about the process of neurographic drawing, its history, and benefits to mental and neurological health.
7/26 Basse-taille Enamel Charms by Sarah Loch-Test
Students will learn basic metal texturing and stamping techniques to embellish copper pieces. We will then fire the work in a kiln, applying transparent enamel to each side.
7/25 Fused Glass Pendants by Linda Hilterbrandt
Come join us for an hour of fun with hot glass!
7/23 Film Happy Hour by Lora O’Shaughnessy
For a $10 flat rate you can develop as much film as you can, scan 35mm or 120 film to your hearts content, or cyanotype like there is no tomorrow.
7/19 Nerdy Terrarium by David Bayon
By the end of the class, students will leave with a completed terrarium and the foundational skills to continue creating their own miniature worlds at home.
7/18 Origami Tulips by Nicol Fuller
Discover the art of origami through the timeless tulip.
7/16 Neurographic Drawing: Doodle for Your Brain by Makenna Connors
Students will learn about the process of neurographic drawing, its history, and benefits to mental and neurological health.
7/12 Shadowbox Diorama by Donna Vaux
Step into the magical world of miniature making and create
your own one-of-a-kind shadowbox diorama!
7/11 Crafting an Otsu-e Omamori by Crystal Garrett
In this workshop we will create a small Otsu-e Omamori charm to hang near the entry of your home.
7/11 Decoding Art: Gods and Goddesses
Who is that in the painting? When looking at art, it helps to know who is doing what.
6/28 Anthotypes + Chlorophyll Prints by Lora O’Shaughnessy
Did you know you can make photographic prints with just plants? Did you know you can make photographic prints ON plants?
6/27 Beaded Square Stitch Bezel by Emma Roberts
In this workshop, students will learn how to use the square stitch technique with beads to create a bezel for cabochons by creating a pendant or a set of earrings.
6/25 Film Happy Hour
The DMC Darkroom is excited to present “Film Happy Hour” Thursday nights in June from 6pm - 9pm. For a $10 flat rate you can develop as much film as you can, scan 35mm or 120 film to your hearts content, or cyanotype like there is no tomorrow.
FREE! Life Drawing with Kalish
FREE LIFE DRAWING EVENT! Participants will be able to gain the valuable experience of working from a live clothed model.
6/19 Natural Suncatchers by Dii Dii Crossett
In this class we will be making natural suncatchers with sticks, glass beads and mirror beads.
6/18 Film Happy Hour
The DMC Darkroom is excited to present “Film Happy Hour” Thursday nights in June from 6pm - 9pm. For a $10 flat rate you can develop as much film as you can, scan 35mm or 120 film to your hearts content, or cyanotype like there is no tomorrow.
6/16 Gelli-Palooza by Crystal Nelson
What is Gelli printing, you may ask? It is a form of mono printing that uses flexible printing plates to create textures and layers of color. These prints can be used in collage, as backgrounds for other artworks, or as a stand alone artwork.
6/14 Gelli-Palooza by Crystal Nelson
What is Gelli printing, you may ask? It is a form of mono printing that uses flexible printing plates to create textures and layers of color. These prints can be used in collage, as backgrounds for other artworks, or as a stand alone artwork.
6/13 Pinhole Camera Workshop by Lora O’Shaughnessy
Get back to basics with one of the oldest styles of photography!