CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
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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. Safety Policy: Masks may or may not be worn by students and instructors. Although social distancing will be encouraged when possible, there may be times when students and instructors will be in close proximity to each other. If you need special attention, let the instructor know.
Classes at MDCA are held upstairs. There are no elevators. If you have mobility issues, consider an art class or workshop at one of our Satellite locations. We make Art accessible to All.
Classes at Waterman Village
MDCA now offers Art Instruction and fun workshops at Waterman Village. Class fee includes all materials. Registration closes 2 days before class date. These classes are held in the Activities Center at Waterman Village 445 Waterman Way Mount Dora, FL.
October at Waterman
MORE October classes to be added. Check back often.
BASIC DRAWING 3-Day workshop OCT 3, 5 & 7 10am-12pm W/Kathy Sacks
ILLUSTRATE! in WATERCOLOR, PEN and INK BOTANICAL theme Wed Oct 12 9:30-11:30am OR TRAVEL theme Wed Oct 19 9:30-11:30am W/Mira Fallbeck
PAINT A MUG/ARRANGE A VASE MON Oct 28 10am-12pm W/Jane Moody
Classes are held in the Activities Center at Waterman Village 445 Waterman Way Mount Dora, FL
$45 MDCA members/ Waterman Residents $65 Non members
November at Waterman
MORE November classes to be added. Check Back often.
ILLUSTRATE! in WATERCOLOR, PEN and INK FASHION theme Wed Nov 9 9:30-11:30am OR FOOD theme Wed Nov 23 9:30-11:30am W/Mira Fallbeck
Classes are held in the Activities Center at Waterman Village 445 Waterman Way Mount Dora, FL
$45 MDCA members/ Waterman Residents $65 Non members
December at Waterman
COMING SOON
Classes are held in the Activities Center at Waterman Village 445 Waterman Way Mount Dora, FL
$45 MDCA members/ Waterman Residents $65 Non members
Kids programs at MDCA
Illustrate! For kids at MDCA
Sat Sept 24 OR Sat Oct 22 OR Sat Nov 26- 9:30-10:30am
Instructor: Mira Fallbeck. Drop off the kids and enjoy your Saturday morning coffee downstairs at Foxtail coffee shop. Kids will work with acrylic paint and learn new techniques. $30/member $40/non member
Wednesday After Elementary School Art
Each monthly session includes four Wednesdays 2:30PM-4PM.
Try out new art techniques while learning about art history, artists, and their different styles. $120/4 session month. No prorations. After-care available from 4-5:30PM for additional fee.
Ceramics at MDCA
Monthly Pottery Open Studio
Studio hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am-4pm
Use our space and wheels for open pottery studio hours.
This is an open studio session with no instruction. We have stamps and a variety of tools for you to use.
Firing available for additional fee. Fired projects will be available for pick up at a later date.
$20 member $45 nonmember per session.
Friday Oct 28 OR Friday Nov 4 5:30-7:30PM
This fun pottery class is the perfect Date Night or Girls Night Out! Learn some basic slab work or pottery wheel instruction with hands on throwing. BYOB and let’s get creative!
Finished projects will be fired and available for pick up at a later date.
Skill Level: Beginner $40/member $50/nonmember Adults 18+.
Mon (Oct 10 & 17) and Wed (Oct 12 & 19) from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Learn the art of ceramic sculpture through hand-building with instructor Jenny Stewart.
Students will learn to build functional vessels and decorative pieces using traditional pinch, coil, and slab techniques, followed by basic glazing. All ages and levels welcome! $200
Plein Air Workshop at MDCA
DRAWING CLASS
PLEIN AIR Workshop: Color as value at MDCA
October 29, 2022 1- 4pm
Instructor: Shawn
Dell Joyce. In this fast-paced one day workshop, we will learn to start with a Notan sketch, make an underpainting, then use a system where we match colors to values by numbers and paint the scene in front of us in a new and colorful way. This concept is what “paint by numbers” is based on, and is a great exercise for plein air painters. “Value does all the work, color gets all the credit!” Timeline: 1pm Demonstration of process and Notan Everyone has time to do a Notan 1:30pm Demo Value sketch and fill in “color as value” chart Everyone has time to do a Value sketch and color chart 2:30pm Demo Notan underpainting on surface Everyone has time to underpaint based on Notan 3pm Demo Substituting color as value and lead group step-by-step Through the process starting with darks and working to lights. 4pm evaluation and group critique Key take aways: Color can be substitutes based on value (any color, any value, the wilder the color the more Fauvist the painting will look!) Always start with a value sketch which identifies 5 values (minimum) Know your focal point and identify it before you make the painting (in the value sketch) Try not to tone and tint with black and white, instead use warm and cool Materials: Worksheets will be provided Each participant will be supplied an Ampersand Pastelbord, Aquabord or Gessobord depending on their media courtesy of Ampersand Surfaces. Bring your favorite media (oil, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, gouache) Bring a surface to paint on-if you don’t want to use your Ampersand board Bring a brush and container for underpainting Plein air set up and gear Pencil & eraser $100 member $125 non member
GLASS ART at MDCA
Fusing Workshop
September 21-22-23. 8:00am-3:00pm
Students will complete several projects. Day one: we will cover all the basics about fusing and make reference materials. If you are new to glass, you will learn how to cut glass as well.
Day 2: we will make a dimensional fused glass mosaic, incorporating many types of decorative techniques
Day 3: we will complete a slumped project , learn about molds and forms, finish all other projects.
Use of tools and all materials included.
No experience needed.
Instructor: Rosemarie Brown $1050 member $1075 nonmember. Private dates available for groups of 3 or more.
Beginner Stained Glass Art Class
October 12 OR November 4. 9:00am-3:00pm
One day workshop
Learn the exciting craft of stained glass. Each student will learn all the basics and leave the studio with a finished project, having learned the skills to do a second project on their own! Use of tools and all materials included. Instructor: Rosemarie Brown $195 member $210 nonmember. Private dates available for groups of 3 or more.
Beginning Mosaic
September 28. 9:00am-3:00pm
Each student will complete a finished mosaic, learn to cut glass, learn about different adhesives, grouting and finishing. Use of tools and all materials included. No experience needed. Instructor: Rosemarie Brown $165 member $180 nonmember. Private dates available for groups of 3 or more.
Fused Glass Jewelry
October 7. 9:30am-12:30pm
Create hair barrettes, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more out of fused glass. No experience needed.
Use of tools and all materials included. Instructor: Rosemarie Brown $110 member $135 non member. Private dates available for groups of 3 or more.
Stained Glass Art Workshop
October 12-13-14. 9am-3pm.
THREE Day workshop.
In this session students will learn beginner to intermediate skills. No experience needed.
Day one: each student will complete a beginner project, learning cutting, tool skills, assembly and soldering.
Day two and three: students will complete a 3-D flower panel, learn decorative solder skills, learn framing, basic repair skills and make a third leaded project. Use of tools and all materials included. Instructor: Rosemarie Brown $775 member $800 nonmember. Private dates available for groups of 3 or more.
Whimsical Window
October 20. 9:30am-12:30pm
Learn how to use up scrap glass, wire and trinkets to make a unique and fun window! No experience needed. Use of tools and all materials included.
Instructor: Rosemarie Brown $145 member $160 non member. Private dates available for groups of 3 or more.
Stained Glass Angel Class
October 21. 9:30am-12:30pm
Students will complete several angels.
Learn to cut, assemble and solder the small pieces. No experience needed. Use of tools and all materials included. Instructor: Rosemarie Brown $125 member $150 non member. Private dates available for groups of 3 or more.
Mosaic Picture Frame
November 10. 9:30am-3pm
Each student will learn to cut glass, about proper adhesive and grouting a finished picture frame. No experience needed. Use of tools and all materials included. Instructor: Rosemarie Brown $125 member $150 nonmember. Private dates available for groups of 3 or more.
Leaded Glass Angel Ornaments
November 14. 9:30am-12:30pm
Students learn to use suncatcher lead, assemply process and solder techniques. No experience needed. Use of tools and all materials included.
Instructor: Rosemarie Brown $125 member $150 non member . Private dates available for groups of 3 or more.
Fused Glass Sculpture
November 18. 9:30am-3pm
Students will create a glass sculpture that will sit in a stand, learn cutting and assembly techniques. No experience needed. Use of tools and all materials included. Instructor: Rosemarie Brown $225 member $250 non member. Private dates available for groups of 3 or more.
WATERCOLOR at MDCA
Exploring Watercolor Session 1
Tuesdays 1-4pm Sept 13 through Oct 18. 2022
(4 week session. No class Sept.20 and 27)
Instructor: Susan Grogan
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Learn to paint with the luminosity of watercolor and further your painting ability. This class is designed for advanced intermediates to advanced students. Challenge yourself with new techniques as well as sharpening your skills in basic watercolor. This class will cover value, color mixing, composition, and design. Come explore new ideas and experiences! Students must be pre-approved by the instructor. Students should refer to and bring the list of recommended supplies below. You are also encouraged to bring the supplies that you already have. Members $87 non members $117
Basic Watercolor Session 1
Mondays 1-3:30pm Sept. 26 through Oct 17. 2022
(4 week session)
Instructor: Susan Grogan
Have fun while learning how to paint in watercolor. Each session will be a unique class, so even if you have taken basic watercolor, you will learn something new. This class will explore color, composition and watercolor techniques in this beginner and intermediate watercolor class. We will cover all the basics as we enjoy everything watercolor has to offer. All levels are welcome. especially newcomers to the medium. Students should refer to and bring the list of recommended supplies below. You are also encouraged to bring the supplies that you already have. Members $85 non members $115
Basic Watercolor Session 2
Mondays. Nov 7 through Dec. 5, 2022
1-3:30pm
(5-week session)
Instructor: Susan Grogan
Have fun while learning how to paint in watercolor. Each session will be a unique class, so even if you have taken basic watercolor, you will learn something new. This class will explore color, composition and watercolor techniques in this beginner and intermediate watercolor class. We will cover all the basics as we enjoy everything watercolor has to offer. All levels are welcome. especially newcomers to the medium. Students should refer to and bring the list of recommended supplies below. You are also encouraged to bring the supplies that you already have. Members $106 non members $136
Exploring Watercolors - Session 2
Tuesdays. Nov 1 through Dec. 6, 2022
1pm to 4pm (6 week session)
Instructor: Susan Grogan
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Learn to paint with the luminosity of watercolor and further your painting ability. This class is designed for advanced intermediates to advanced students. Challenge yourself with new techniques as well as sharpening your skills in basic watercolor. This class will cover value, color mixing, composition, and design. Come explore new ideas and experiences! Students must be pre-approved by the instructor. Students should refer to and bring the list of recommended supplies below. You are also encouraged to bring the supplies that you already have. Members $130 nonmembers $160
Line and Wash Watercolor
2 Day Workshop | Jan 12 & 23, 2023 | Feb 9 & 10, 2023 | Mar 9 & 10, 2023 9:30AM-4:30PM
Instructor: Paul Allen Taylor
“Finally, watercolor made simple.” Line and Wash was once a popular method of creating a watercolor painting. Artists have used many different tools to create entertaining drawings before adding the watercolor. Essentially, the process of making a watercolor painting with a dynamic drawing is easier. The act of painting becomes less laborious as focus is on creating the illusion of depth shape by shape while the ink line provides a clear structure for the image. Paul will share his method of working with damp saturated paper to extend working time and achieve cleaner, more saturated colors.
Day 1 will open with a practice doodle and painting session. In the afternoon a guided drawing of the class painting will take place intermixed with Paul will sharing his knowledge and experience with this approach to watercolor.
Day 2 will be painting day. Paul will work along with you as the painting progresses at a manageable pace. In the afternoon an evaluation period will take place for all works done in the class. Problems areas will be identified, and solutions suggested.
Students are encouraged to bring their own supplies when possible. See the supplies list for further information.
Recommended viewing: Youtube “Working with Matchstick and Ink” on Paul’s channel. Class fee: $140.00 member / $170 non member includes all materials.
Sumi-e Watercolor painting
Sept 28,2022 10am-12pm
1 day Workshop held at Waterman Village Activity Center.
Instructor: Jane Moody
Skill Level: Beginner The art of Sumi-e originated in China about 6000 years ago as calligraphy and led to a beautiful fluid art style emphasizing spontaneity and life in the brushwork.
$45 member
$65 nonmember
Open Studio Art Room
PAINT in ACRYLIC or OIL at MDCA
PASTELS at MDCA
Loosen Up!
Saturday October 15 / 12:30PM-4:30PM
Instructor: Souby Boski Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Learn how to loosen up and apply paint in a gestural, painterly manner using acrylic or oil. Techniques and observations on what it takes to “loosen-up” your paintings. Nearly all of these tips have a common denominator – simplification. The more you simplify what you do, the more it frees your mind to concentrate on staying loose. Students will practice using bigger brushes, more paint and working faster. We will take color to new unexpected places by working with various colors and departing from realism. Bring several canvases and reference photos. $85 member $105 non member
NO proration for unattended classes
Adding Wildlife into Atmospheric Lake/Marsh Paintings
April 22 & 23, 2023 / 10AM-3PM
Instructor: Shawn Dell Joyce Make breathtaking paintings with dramatic light and color like sunset and marsh/lake scenes, then add wildlife (birds, gators, etc) and learn to Match the lighting to make it look like they were there all along! Work from supplied photos to create an atmospheric painting, then choose which critter you want to include. Make value sketches and color studies to plan how the light will wrap around the forms, and create a finished, polished painting. Work from supplied references, individual and group attention. Open to all media, demonstrations in pastel. Materials: Shawn uses Mount Vision pastels along with Rembrandt and some Senellier and Pastels Girault on Ampersand Pastelbord. All participants will get samples of materials to take home, courtesy of the manufacturers. In addition, bring two large surfaces 16×20 or 18×24 to paint on, your favorite media (oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic) a sketchbook and pencil, eraser and a washcloth or paper towels. Material provided by Ampersand.
Photography
iPhone Photography
Choose Tues Oct 11/ Tues Nov 15/ Tues Jan 10/ Tues Feb 14/ Tues Mar 14/ Tues Apr 11/ Tues May 9 from 1-4PM
Instructor: Paul Morris teaches you how to take great photos every time with your iPhone. Join him for a hands-on seminar where you will look under the hood at the features and settings for your iPhone camera. You will to take photo walk in downtown Mount Dora to explore the settings and options, then back in class to learn how to enhance and share your pictures…….
Given that most smartphones have amazing features that most users don’t even know about, this workshop will cover the following points:
Hour 1 – In class, learn about camera setup and settings, what they are for and when to use them. How to make better videos with your smartphone.
Hour 2 – Photo walk, using the options we learned in class we will go outside and take a short walk shooting photos along the way.
Hour 3 – back in class we will go over enhancing your photos and sharing options.
$55 members $80 non members