Art

Saturday: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM 2  sessions:  May 11th and June 1st Ready to be a part of something extraordinary?  Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and join us as we turn creativity into reality. Let’s make the duCret Center of Art bloom like never before!  Be part of creating a public […]

NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED Weaving is one of the oldest art forms, and once you learn the fundamental techniques, you may experience its meditative process through repetitive hand movements. Frame loom weaving is like a blank canvas that asks you to play with color palettes, fibers and textures by feeling your way through it. With […]

Welcome to our enchanting stained glass butterfly workshop! In just 3 1/2 hours, you'll embark on a mesmerizing journey into the vibrant world of stained glass artistry. No prior experience is needed—this workshop is designed for beginners and seasoned artists alike. Under the guidance of our skilled instructor, you'll learn the fundamentals of glass cutting, […]

Lecture Series: Bohemian Paris of Amedeo Modigliani Part 1: Bohemian Paris of the 19th and 20th Century – Propaganda and Marketing of Bohemia Discover the vibrant world of Bohemian Paris through the eyes of Amedeo Modigliani, an Italian Sephardic Jew who found his artistic home in the avant-garde capital of the early 20th century. This […]

Amedeo Modigliani was fiercely proud of his Jewish heritage and Italian identity, beginning his artistic training under Macchiaioli painter Guglielmo Micheli. In 1906, at just 21, he arrived in Montmartre, Paris — handsome, talented, and free-spirited — and quickly immersed himself in the bohemian world of the avant-garde, rubbing shoulders with artists like Picasso at […]

Stained Glass Workshop – One Day Only! Discover the art of stained glass in this hands-on, one-day workshop! In just 3.5 hours, you’ll learn the basics of cutting, foiling, and soldering glass as you create your very own colorful stained glass piece to take home. Perfect for beginners, this workshop includes all tools and materials—just […]

Class Registration is open for the Fall Session.  Session starts on September 15th.  New Class and Workshop offerings - Explore

Halloween Tea Towel Workshop:  No Experience Needed Learn the basics of machine sewing and appliqué in this fun, Halloween-themed project. Choose a ghost or bat design to appliqué onto pre-cut cotton fabric, then finish your tea towel with hemming and trim. You’ll learn how to thread and operate a sewing machine—perfect for true beginners or anyone […]

Watercolor Leaves – A Fall Workshop Celebrate the beauty of autumn in this relaxing 3-hour watercolor workshop focused on painting fall leaves. You’ll explore techniques for capturing the rich colors, delicate textures, and graceful shapes of leaves using transparent layers and expressive brushwork. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class […]

Stained Glass Workshop – One Day Only! Discover the art of stained glass in this hands-on, one-day workshop! In just 3.5 hours, you’ll learn the basics of cutting, foiling, and soldering glass as you create your very own colorful stained glass piece to take home. Perfect for beginners, this workshop includes all tools and materials—just […]