Visual Art Classes

Art Classes

Discover your inner artist at Darlington
We offer classes and workshops in drawing, painting, sculpture, pottery, mixed media & more. Learn the skills of an artist and create beautiful pieces to take home! Our small class sizes allow for our friendly, experienced teaching artists to devote individual attention to each student. Classes and workshops are designed for children and adults of all ages and skill levels - beginners welcome! Interested in a class that has already started? If a spot is available, you may be able to join with pro-rated tuition!  Contact the office at 610-358-3632

Because we are a member-supported center for the arts, a non-refundable Family Membership of $75, valid from September 1 through August 31, is required to enroll in all activities (exceptions are noted and include all workshops) and will be pro-rated to $40 for activities beginning after March 1. The Family Membership may be tax-deductible and allows Darlington to maintain facilities, provide excellent administration, care for our instruments and studios, and fulfill our mission to provide Every Art for Everyone.

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Summer 2023

Preschool and K

Art Start | Guardian & Child
Ages: 2-5 with adult , Wednesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Team up with your little artist to explore creativity in a fun and relaxed environment. Create works of art together in many different mediums while your child learns important classroom and socialization skills. Price is for the pair. One child per adult. Use child's name and age when registering for class.
Teaching Artist: Tyler Drey
Summer Session: June 21 – August 16, 2023 (9 weeks)
Skip Dates: None
Price Before/After May 31: $236/$248
REGISTER ONLINE

Kids & Teens

Comics and Cartoons
Ages: 5-10, Mondays, 3:30pm-4:30pm
If illustration is your passion, join us for a fun afterschool class where you will learn to draw anime, cartoons, and comic book characters! Learn many illustrating techniques from classic cartooning to modern graphic novels.
Teaching Artist: Tiye Aalem Pulley
Summer Session: June 12 – August 14, 2023 (8 weeks)
**The June 12 class will be from 4:00pm to 5:00pm**
Skip Dates: June 19, July 3
Price Before/After May 31: $168/$176
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Paint The Town Red
Ages: 7-12, Mondays, 4:30pm-5:30pm
Towns and cities have inspired artists throughout the centuries. Join this great tradition as you create works of art inspired by famous towns and cities across the globe! Various painting mediums and techniques will be explored throughout each session.
Teacher: Tiye Pulley
Summer Session: June 12 – August 14, 2023 (8 weeks)
**The June 12 class will be from 5:00pm to 6:00pm**
Skip Dates: June 19, July 3
Price Before/After May 31: $168/$176
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Let’s Get Crafty
Ages: 5-10, Tuesdays, 5:00pm-6:00pm
Let your imagination soar as you create fun arts and crafts! Creativity is the name of the game as you work with a variety of different mediums such as paint, clay, fabric, and yarn to produce unique creations!
Teaching Artist: Kaity Dempsey
Summer Session: June 20 – August 15, 2023 (8 weeks)
Skip Dates: July 4
Price Before/After May 31: Session 1: $168/$176
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Drawing and Painting
Ages: 6-12, Tuesdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Have fun exploring basic drawing principles such as line, color, and texture. Develop your painting techniques using various paint media. You will create beautiful works of art while experimenting with pencil, pastel, watercolors, acrylics and more!
Teaching Artist: Kaity Dempsey
Summer Session: June 20 – August 15, 2023 (8 weeks)
Skip Dates: July 4
Price Before/After May 31: Session 1: $168/$176
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Play with Clay
Ages: 5-10, Wednesdays, 3:30pm – 4:45pm
Join us to try all kinds of clay in different projects. A great way for beginners to learn how to build with model magic, polymer clay, ceramic clay and more! Learn to build exciting sculptures as well as functional items - like a cup you can actually use! A fun and creative way to spend a Monday afternoon!
Teacher: Tyler Drey
Summer Session: June 21 – August 16, 2023 (9 weeks)
Skip Dates: None
Price Before/After May 31: Session 1: $236/$248
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Paint and Clay Works
Ages: 7-12, Wednesdays, 5:00pm-6:15pm
Heighten your imagination through the use of clay and paint! This class will teach the fundamentals of painting in acrylic and watercolor as well as three-dimensional ceramic art including the construction of fun sculptures in addition to functional pottery like mugs and bowls!
Teacher: Tyler Drey
Summer Session: June 21 – August 16, 2023 (9 weeks)
Skip Dates: None
Price Before/After May 31: Session 1: $236/$248
REGISTER ONLINE

Teens

Teen Studio Art
Ages: 11-17, Mondays, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Develop your visual arts skills and complete individual projects in a social classroom environment. With guidance and instruction from our professional teaching artist, you may develop technical skills in drawing, painting, illustration, design and more. Complete personal projects with expert assistance or build a portfolio of works for school and beyond.
Teacher: Tiye Pulley
Summer Session: June 12 – August 14, 2023 (8 weeks)
Skip Dates: June 19, July 3
Price Before/After May 31: $251/$264
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Adults

Pottery for Adults
Ages: 18+, Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Explore the many techniques of making pottery: pinch, slab, coil and wheel-throwing. Work step-by-step through each technique and use these skills to create a variety of functional and decorative forms, such as bowls, mugs, plates and plaques. All experience levels are welcome! This small class allows for a great deal of one-on-one instruction. Personal project ideas are encouraged. NOTE WELL: Students must use clay provided by Darlington Arts Center. Students may either use previously purchased clay or purchase a 25lb. block of clay for $40 at the time of registration.
Teacher: Elizabeth “Bea” Kaplan
Summer Session: June 27 – August 22, 2023 (8 weeks)
Skip Dates: July 4
Price Before/After May 31: $221/$232 + $40 for 25lb. Clay
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Drawing and Painting for Adults
Ages: 18+, Wednesdays, 6:30pm-8:30pm
In a structured class setting, individual attention and guidance allows you to develop works in drawing and painting in many different mediums. Whether you are an experienced artist or a beginner, this class will build your technical skills through the basic elements of art and principles of composition. You will create works of art while using traditional materials such as pencil, charcoal, acrylic, watercolor, and more.
Teacher: Elizabeth “Bea” Kaplan
Summer Session: June 28 – August 23, 2023 (8 weeks)
Price Before/After May 31: $221/$232
REGISTER ONLINE

Private Art Instruction
Experienced instructors can help students of all ages and levels begin or improve their technique.
To schedule your lessons call us at (610) 358-3632.

Our Students Say...

  • "[My teacher] is great! I have no talent at all, but I love to come to class and try. He is a fantastic teacher and I look forward to signing up in the Fall." - Vickie from Chadds Ford
  • "We love the variety of art classes offered!"
  • "My daughter's teacher was wonderful."
  • "The best thing about Darlington's art classes is that the students are learning and enjoy it!"
  • "We love the small groups and the option for open studio time."
  • "The access to materials and studio was wonderful and the teacher was awesome!"
  • "We love that Darlington has so many different arts activities for all ages. So much for the kids to do!"
  • "Well priced and great value!"