Classes & Workshops
Learn Something New!
Due to Summer Art Camp, most art classes will resume in the fall.
See the CALENDAR VIEW of classes
Refund Policy: Registering for a class is a commitment. There are no prorations for classes missed in a series. Class Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. ONLY Gift Certificates will be issued in lieu of refunds for approved cancellations.
Kids
Mixed Media for Kids!
Aug 1 from 2-3:30pm
Get creative with Instructor Lemus in this fun mixed-media art class for kids ages 6–10! Young artists will use colorful markers and vibrant acrylic paints to transform a blank canvas into their own unique masterpiece. They'll learn fun techniques while exploring their creativity—and best of all, all supplies are included!
Instructor German Lemus
$35 MDCA members $65 MDCA non-members
YOGA for Kids
KIDS YOGA
Price: $10
Starts July 25th, every Saturday from 10-11am. Kids Yoga classes are designed to help children build confidence, strength, balance, and mindfulness through movement, games, music, and imaginative play. Each class encourages children to explore yoga in a fun, supportive environment while practicing breathing techniques, developing body awareness, and learning healthy ways to calm their minds and express their emotions. Perfect for children of all experience levels!
Art Camp for kids
MDCA offers a 1 week SPRING Camp, a 9 week SUMMER Camp series, and two, 2 day WINTER Camp sessions. Classes are age integrated 6-12 years old and the instructor tailors the projects to adapt to each student’s level of art experience.
After School Art for teens
After School Art Club for Teens
Every Wednesday, MDCA instructors lead teens in a creative hour of artistic fun. Try sketching, chalk drawing, painting and more!
Wednesdays| 2:00–3:00 PM
All supplies are provided. Art Club is free this month due to the generosity of donors.
All supplies are provided. Art Club is free this month due to the generosity of donors.
Not a Mount Dora Center for the Arts member yet? Save on classes, support Art Outreach in our community, & be in the know for all upcoming events! Click here for info: https://mountdoraart.com/membership/
Drawing
Beyong Stick Figures
WEDNESDAYS 3:30PM-5PM Explore different lessons in sketching, shading, and drawing! The class themes change weekly, so pick whatever interests you. No experience necessary.
MDCA: $60 Non-MDCA: $90 Instructor Nicora Gangi
Choose your class dates and interest
Mixed Media
Mixed Media Urban Art with G
Sun Aug 16 from 5-6:30pm
Discover the exciting world of urban mixed media! In this fun, hands-on class, students will transform newspaper, magazine clippings, paint, markers, and inks into bold, one-of-a-kind works of art. Instructor Lemus will introduce creative layering techniques and inspire students to think outside the box while exploring a fresh, expressive style of urban art.
Instructor German Lemus
$35 MDCA members $65 MDCA non-members
Gel Plate Printing Basics, Create one-of-a-Kind Papers for Your Mixed Media Art
Sept 21 from 10am- 1pm
Get started with the exciting process of gel plate printing! Learn how to apply paint, use stencils/mark making tools and create one-of-a-kind prints using acrylics. We’ll cover how to achieve crisp impressions, pull multiple prints from one plate, and experiment with texture tools to add interest. Perfect for beginners or those looking to refresh their skills.
Basic pulls to create striking backgrounds
Two-layer prints for rich depth and complexity
How different types of paper react with the plate to create unique images
Ghost prints and how to use the left over paint for beautiful surprises
Building compositions by combining colors, textures and layers. Instructor Korinne Carpino
$70 MDCA members $100 MDCA non-members
Printing Multi-Layered Papers on a Gel Plate for your Mixed Media Art
Sept 28 from10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m Discover the art of creating depth and dimension through layered printing! In this session, we’ll explore how to combine color, texture, and pattern to produce richly abstract and cohesive prints. You’ll learn how to build layers thoughtfully — balancing opaque and transparent colors, incorporating stencils and marks, and controlling composition for visual harmony.
We’ll also take a deeper dive into color theory, including how to mix paints for a unified palette and how layering affects tone and transparency. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a series of vibrant, multi-layered prints ready to use as stand-alone artworks or as collage elements in future projects.
This workshop is perfect for creatives with basic gel plate printing skills.
Instructor Korinne Carpino
$70 MDCA members $100 MDCA non-members
Wabi Sabi Inspired Mixed Media, Create Beautiful Gel Prints and Collage
Oct 5 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi reminds us that beauty is often found in the imperfect, the weathered, and the quietly incomplete. In this workshop, we will slow down and explore a more contemplative approach to creating art.
Using acrylic paint, a brayer, and a gel plate, you’ll learn simple printing techniques that allow subtle layers, worn surfaces, and rustic textures to emerge naturally. Through this purposeful practice, you’ll explore how restraint, simplicity, and thoughtful mark-making can create depth and meaning.
The papers you print will then become the building blocks for your simple, meaningful collage that reflects the quiet beauty and philosophy of Wabi-Wabi.
Instructor Korinne Carpino
$120 MDCA members $150 MDCA non-members
Basic Botanical Mono-Printing on the Gel Plate
Oct 12 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the natural beauty of leaves, flowers, and stems to create stunning botanical prints using a gel plate. You will learn how to work with fresh plant materials to capture delicate textures, shapes, and silhouettes on paper.
Perfect for artists who love nature, printmaking, or just want to explore new creative possibilities, this session builds on gel plate printing basics and focuses on techniques that highlight organic forms and natural detail.
We will cover creating backgrounds, masking and silhouette techniques, using ghost prints to capture delicate secondary impressions. You will be able to use your botanical prints for art cards, collage elements or standalone pieces with a few finishing details. Instructor Korinne Carpino
$70 MDCA members $100 MDCA non-members
Creating Basic Collage with your Gel Plate Prints and Paper: Explore Composition, Layering and Mixed Media Play
Oct 19 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm It’s time to turn your gel plate prints and papers into stunning mixed media collages! In this workshop, we’ll explore the fundamentals of collage—composition, contrast, balance, and storytelling—while using your handmade papers as the main material.
This class is perfect for beginners and creatives of all levels who want to loosen up, experiment, and develop their visual voice through paper layering and intuitive design.
You’ll create 4 small “sketch collages” to warm up then move onto larger pieces creating one or two collages up to 8”x10”. You will incorporate drawing, stamping or focal imagery and add final details with pencils, pens, or stamps and ink.
Instructor Korinne Carpino
$120 MDCA members $150 MDCA non-members
Painting
Vibrant Light with Color: Oil Painting!
SATURDAYS Choose Aug 8, 15, or 22. 9:30am- 11:30am Join a guided oil painting lesson with award-winning Instructor Nicora Gangi. Bring whatever supplies you prefer and work one-on-one with her to bring an original oil painting to life! The theme of this class series is Still Life: vegetables, fruit, and objects.
$60 MDCA members $90 MDCA non-members
Choose your class dates
Paint and Sip with G!
Sat Aug 1 from 5-6:30pm Turn up the music, uncork your favorite drink, and get ready for a fun night of painting with G! Create your own vibrant acrylic masterpiece on canvas in a relaxed, upbeat atmosphere filled with great tunes, creativity, and good company. BYOB and we'll provide everything else you need—just bring your imagination and get ready to paint, sip, and have a blast!
$35 MDCA members $65 MDCA non-members
Vibrant Light with Color: Watercolor!
SATURDAYS 9:30am- 11:30am Join a guided watercolor lesson with award-winning Instructor Nicora Gangi. Bring whatever supplies you prefer and work one-on-one with her to bring an original oil painting to life! The theme of this class series is Still Life: vegetables, fruit, and objects.
$60 MDCA members $90 MDCA non-members
Choose your class dates
Basic Watercolor
New Dates TBD
This basic watercolor painting class is open to all skill levels. Learn foundational techniques while exploring color, brushwork, and composition at your own pace, with guidance tailored to beginners and more experienced painters alike.
Instructor Susan Grogan
$168 MDCA members $198 MDCA non-members
Exploring Watercolor
New Dates TBD
Explore watercolor painting in a welcoming class for Intermediate and Advanced experience levels. Susan offers personalized instruction to help each student grow their skills and reach their individual goals. Instructor Susan Grogan
$168 MDCA members $198 MDCA non-members
Not a Mount Dora Center for the Arts member yet? Save on classes, support Art Outreach in our community, & be in the know for all upcoming events! Click here for info: https://mountdoraart.com/membership/
Printmaking
Gel Plate Printing Basics, Create one-of-a-Kind Papers for Your Mixed Media Art
Sept 21 from 10am- 1pm
Get started with the exciting process of gel plate printing! Learn how to apply paint, use stencils/mark making tools and create one-of-a-kind prints using acrylics. We’ll cover how to achieve crisp impressions, pull multiple prints from one plate, and experiment with texture tools to add interest. Perfect for beginners or those looking to refresh their skills.
Basic pulls to create striking backgrounds
Two-layer prints for rich depth and complexity
How different types of paper react with the plate to create unique images
Ghost prints and how to use the left over paint for beautiful surprises
Building compositions by combining colors, textures and layers. Instructor Korinne Carpino
$70 MDCA members $100 MDCA non-members
Printing Multi-Layered Papers on a Gel Plate for your Mixed Media Art
Sept 28 from10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m Discover the art of creating depth and dimension through layered printing! In this session, we’ll explore how to combine color, texture, and pattern to produce richly abstract and cohesive prints. You’ll learn how to build layers thoughtfully — balancing opaque and transparent colors, incorporating stencils and marks, and controlling composition for visual harmony.
We’ll also take a deeper dive into color theory, including how to mix paints for a unified palette and how layering affects tone and transparency. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a series of vibrant, multi-layered prints ready to use as stand-alone artworks or as collage elements in future projects.
This workshop is perfect for creatives with basic gel plate printing skills.
Instructor Korinne Carpino
$70 MDCA members $100 MDCA non-members
Wabi Sabi Inspired Mixed Media, Create Beautiful Gel Prints and Collage
Oct 5 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi reminds us that beauty is often found in the imperfect, the weathered, and the quietly incomplete. In this workshop, we will slow down and explore a more contemplative approach to creating art.
Using acrylic paint, a brayer, and a gel plate, you’ll learn simple printing techniques that allow subtle layers, worn surfaces, and rustic textures to emerge naturally. Through this purposeful practice, you’ll explore how restraint, simplicity, and thoughtful mark-making can create depth and meaning.
The papers you print will then become the building blocks for your simple, meaningful collage that reflects the quiet beauty and philosophy of Wabi-Wabi.
Instructor Korinne Carpino
$120 MDCA members $150 MDCA non-members
Basic Botanical Mono-Printing on the Gel Plate
Oct 12 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the natural beauty of leaves, flowers, and stems to create stunning botanical prints using a gel plate. You will learn how to work with fresh plant materials to capture delicate textures, shapes, and silhouettes on paper.
Perfect for artists who love nature, printmaking, or just want to explore new creative possibilities, this session builds on gel plate printing basics and focuses on techniques that highlight organic forms and natural detail.
We will cover creating backgrounds, masking and silhouette techniques, using ghost prints to capture delicate secondary impressions. You will be able to use your botanical prints for art cards, collage elements or standalone pieces with a few finishing details. Instructor Korinne Carpino
$70 MDCA members $100 MDCA non-members
Creating Basic Collage with your Gel Plate Prints and Paper: Explore Composition, Layering and Mixed Media Play
Oct 19 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm It’s time to turn your gel plate prints and papers into stunning mixed media collages! In this workshop, we’ll explore the fundamentals of collage—composition, contrast, balance, and storytelling—while using your handmade papers as the main material.
This class is perfect for beginners and creatives of all levels who want to loosen up, experiment, and develop their visual voice through paper layering and intuitive design.
You’ll create 4 small “sketch collages” to warm up then move onto larger pieces creating one or two collages up to 8”x10”. You will incorporate drawing, stamping or focal imagery and add final details with pencils, pens, or stamps and ink.
Instructor Korinne Carpino
$120 MDCA members $150 MDCA non-members
Glass Art
Dance
Adult Dance Classes
From Ballet to Heels to Tap...you're never too old to learn new or improve your dance skills. These classes are for both men and women and all skill levels are invited to attend. Classes are held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Location: Mount Dora Center for the Arts. 138 E. 5th Ave Mt. Dora.
Guitar
Beginner Guitar
MDCA is excited to announce our Beginner Guitar course to expand your musical artistic abilities!
Contact Instructor Alfie Carroll directly at alfie.carroll@hotmail.com
or 407 576 0815 for more information and to register for this 5 week, 1 hour per session course on Tuesday evenings. $150 per student.
Time: 6-7pm.
Clay
Open Studio
Open Studio
Looking for a place to let your creativity run wild?
Whether you're painting, crafting, sketching, or simply escaping into your next creative project, our Open Studio is the perfect place to make it happen. Bring your ideas, your supplies, and your imagination.
No classes, no rules, no pressure—just time and space to create.
Shared Open Studio Rates $20 per day (Mon - Fri 9AM–4PM) $50 per week (Mon - Fri 9AM–4PM) $150 per month (Mon - Fri 9AM–4PM) OR $250 per month for a Private studio room with 24-hour access
Come create something amazing!
Artist Studio Space
Contact us for information about private and semi private rooms to develop your artistic creativity and store your art supplies.
$250-$500 per month
Not a Mount Dora Center for the Arts member yet? Save on classes, support Art Outreach in our community, & be in the know for all upcoming events! Click here for info: https://mountdoraart.com/membership/
Refund Policy: Registering for a class is a commitment. There are no prorations for classes missed in a series. Class Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. Only Gift Certificates will be issued in lieu of approved cases.
