Downtown Art Center - Introducing NEW Art Classes at DAC for Jan - Feb 2023!

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Introducing NEW Art Classes at DAC for Jan-Feb 2023!

Get creative in the new year with our Jan-Feb 2023 art classes! Discover the joy of oil or acrylic painting for the first time, hone your watercolor skills, or create fun make & take projects with our weekly Saturday Making Art for Art’s Sake classes. We've also got weekly uninstructed drawing sessions, with Monday Night Life Drawing and Tuesday Portrait Sessions, starting January 9!
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Discover the Joy of Oil Painting with Alla Parsons

Instructor: Alla Parsons
6 sessions: Thursdays, January 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, and 16, from 1-3:30 p.m.
Tuition: $180
Downtown Art Center Second Floor
This class is for all levels, but will specifically address beginners, covering the fundamentals of oil painting. Students do not need any prior experience with painting of any kind; however, intermediate and advanced students may learn something new as well. This class will repeat, covering a variety of topics, so students may re-take this class to continue learning. Composition and use of color will be two major focus points.
Reserve Your Spot Now!

Watercolor Painting Class with Dwayne Adams
Instructor: Dwayne Adams
6 sessions: Sunday, January 15, 22 and 29; February 5, 12 and 19, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Downtown Art Center Inner Gallery (second floor)
Tuition: $180
This watercolor painting class is for all skill levels, from beginners to more experienced artists. Pick up a brush and make something beautiful, with tips, tricks and guidance from experienced artist and instructor Dwayne Adams.
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Introduction to Acrylics through Abstract Art with Marina Borovok
Instructor: Marina Borovok
6 sessions: Wednesdays from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 8, and 15, 2023
Location: Downtown Art Center (second floor)
Tuition: $180
In this course, you will learn how to paint with more freedom, be more expressive and spontaneous. By the end of the course, you will be able to apply art design fundamentals to your abstract painting, loosen up your painting style, and enjoy the freedom of abstract painting. Concepts of shape, value, color, edges, and center of interest in abstract art will be covered. Discover the laws of abstract geometry and contrast to create expressive, nonfigurative compositions and enjoy painting as you never did before.
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Limited Workshop Series with Esther Nowell  A special series of four afternoon workshops with versatile 102-year-old painter, collage artist, and ceramicist Esther Nowell.   Doodling with Esther:
Date and time: Wednesday, January 11 from 1-3:30 p.m.
Tuition: $30
Don’t know how to start making art? 102-year-old artist Esther Nowell will introduce you to the vast variety of possibilities! Forget being serious and learn how to play!

Collage with Esther:
Date and time: Wednesday, January 18 from 1-3:30 p.m.
Tuition: $30
Use any materials you can think of to make a fun collage in this workshop by 102-year-old artist Esther Nowell. Patterned papers, combining shapes, colors and material – your work of art can be as real or abstract as you want. Be open to experimenting, and try everything! Bring your own materials or share with the class.

Making Sketchbooks with Esther:
Date and time: Wednesday, January 25 from 1-3:30 p.m.
Tuition: $30
Everyone needs a sketch book! Anything can be put into it. You are free to collect whatever you please in your sketch book: lists or ideas, things to do, things you’ve seen, and things that inspire you. You can use pens or watercolor, collage, souvenirs or found objects. It is yours. No rules, just enjoy. Bring your own materials or share with the class.

Zentangle with Esther:
Date and time: Wednesday, February 1 from 1-3:30 p.m.
Tuition: $30
Learn the art of disciplined doodling, in this workshop by 102-year-old artist Esther Nowell. Learn patterns, invent your own patterns, or combine patterns to create interesting effects. Use different media in black and white, like ink or markers, or add color with watercolor and other paints. Enjoy!
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DAC Young ARTist Class Series  Inspire your young artist with our creative classes for youth!

Emerging Artists for Grades K-2 with Fae Yamaguchi
7 Saturday sessions: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
January 21, 28; February 4, 11, 18, 25; March 4.
Instructor: Fae Yamaguchi
Tuition: $210 (supplies included)
Classes limited to 12 students
This class is designed to explore the creative artist in each student. Young people will create 2D and 3D artworks in different mediums, such as painting, printmaking, clay, fiber and mixed media. Students will be encouraged to experiment and will have the freedom to express themselves in a safe and fun environment.

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Drawing and Painting Art Masters Remix: Grades 3-5 with Lauren Okano
7 Saturday sessions: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
January 21, 28; February 4, 11, 18, 25; March 4.
Instructor: Lauren Okano
Tuition: $210 (supplies included)
Classes limited to 12 students
Creativity Takes Courage! -Matisse  Students will engage in drawing and painting exploration that will inspire them to learn about Kandinsky, Thiébaud, Jackson Pollock, Matisse, and other famous artists, as well as finding the creative artist within. Using the tools and techniques of charcoal, pastel, pens and paint media, students will improve their skills and free their artistic expression. We are communicators… We are problem solvers… We are artists!
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Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui Spring 2023 Classes!
Announcing the Spring '23 classes for Hawaiʻi Handweavers' Hui at DAC, through March 2023. Whether you're a beginner, an expert, or somewhere in between, there's a class for you! Register now to try your hand at weaving for the first time, spinning, tapestry in the round, soapmaking, making woven lau hala jewelry, and more!  Photo: Weaving loom by Tracy Chan
Register For Classes Now!

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A 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, DAC is a thriving center for the arts in Hawaiʻi, providing display space for local artists and art organizations, workshop classrooms, performances, and more. Help us grow!
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About the Downtown Art Center (DAC):
Located in the Chinatown Gateway Plaza building at 1041 Nuʻuanu Ave., Second Floor, the nonprofit Downtown Art Center is an evolving gallery and workshop space for Oʻahu's arts scene. DAC strives to become a thriving center for the arts by providing display space for local artists and art organizations, workshop classrooms, performances, and more. Support DAC and help it grow at donorbox.org/downtownartcenter!

Parking for DAC is located at nearby municipal parking lots (onsite at Chinatown Gateway Plaza, parking entrance off Bethel Street) or at Mark's Garage (entrance at 22 S. Pauahi St.). DAC is easily accessible by public transit as well; get directions, routes and timetables at www.thebus.org.
 

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