Winter/spring registration is open for Visual Arts, Dance, Martial Arts and Music classes for all ages at darienarts.org. Classes begin in January. Art classes for kids include Drawing/Painting, Cartooning, Digital Illustration and Caregiver & Me for pre-schoolers.New Visual Arts Classes include:
Creations!, Grades 3-5 | Thursday, 3:30-5pm, Jan. 19-Feb. 16 | $200. Taught by local artist Lisa Thoren. Students will learn about and be inspired by famous artists from different time periods, while experimenting with various techniques and colors.
Introduction to Watercolor, For Adults | Tuesday, 9:30am-12:30pm, Jan. 24-Feb. 14 | $365. For beginners and those who need a refresher course. Materials, brushstrokes, color mixing, painting techniques and much more will be reviewed. Subject matter will be flowers, other natural forms or photographs of choice.
Digital Camera Photography Basics Workshop, For Adults | Saturday, January 21, 10am-1pm | $125. Become familiar & comfortable with your digital camera and use it beyond the automatic settings. Learn about all basic controls and photography terms such as aperture, depth of field, ISO, resolution and more. No experience necessary.
Acrylic Pours Sip & Pour Workshop, For Adults | Friday, January 20, 7-9pm | $65. Explore the techniques of this liquid painting method and be amazed at the beautiful abstract paintings you can create without any painting experience. Each person will work on two canvases, using a different pour technique for each. BYO wine or refreshments.