Register for all classes and purchase event tickets here. The Darien Arts Center is located at 2 Renshaw Rd, behind Town Hall. For questions, call (203) 655-8683.
POSTPONED DANCE IS IN THE AIR, an all-new varied program from East Coast Contemporary Ballet. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the evening of dance features four neoclassical and contemporary love duets and an original and fresh world premiere. Saturday, February 11th at 7:30pm and Sunday, February 12th at 2pm. Tickets are $35.
NEW ART FROM LIFE -A drawing and painting class for Grades 3-6: Explore still life, animals, portraits and more, using live human and dog models as subject matter and a variety of media to create works of art! Students will learn fun techniques and ways of looking at real life subjects. Thursdays, March 2-May 4, from 4-5:30pm. $345.
NEW TINY DANCERS SUMMER CAMP – For ages 3-6. Each day, ballet class will be followed by a dance-related craft, ballet storytime, and end in a rhythm class. This 2-week dance camp culminates in an in-studio performance at the end of the final day. Mon.-Thurs., June 19-June 29, from noon-3pm. $480. (Also available in single week options that do not include participation in final performance. For single week registrations, please email dacadmin@darienarts.org.)
NEWLY ADDED CREATIVE WRITING CLASS, For Grades 6-8. Students will learn to express themselves through the written word. Classes will cover where to begin putting together a story, and how to share an experience or feeling with creative writing exercises. Different writing styles will be discussed and explained with examples of notable literature. (Find this class under the Visual Arts tab or on Home Page).Thursdays, Mar. 19-April 20, 3:30-4:30pm. $200.
NEWLY ADDED ACRYLIC POURS SIP & POUR WORKSHOP, For Adults. 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. Friday, March 3, 7-9pm. $65.