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 Open to the public
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.
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
Off for the Holidays!
January 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
Line and Wash Watercolor
2 Day Workshop | Jan 12 & 13, 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.
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.
iPhone Photography
Choose 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
Open Studio Art Room
Sumi-e Watercolor painting
Future class date TBD
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