DAC ART CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
At DAC, we offer a wide array of art classes and workshops designed for adults of all experience levels. From our weekly figure drawing sessions and playful Making Art for Art’s Sake make-and-take workshops, to multi-part series in advanced painting, there’s sure to be something that inspires you. Join us and discover an all-new passion, or hone your skills!
Cancellations & Refunds
If a class must be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances or low enrollment, all registered students will receive a full refund and be notified by email.
Age Guidelines
Unless otherwise noted, all classes are intended for adults (18+) and may not be suitable for children.
INSTRUCTIONAL ART CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Looking for textile art and crafting classes?
For classes in weaving, textile arts, fabric dyeing, soap-making, and more, offered by our creative partners at Hawai‘i Handweavers’ Hui, please visit hawaiihandweavers.org.
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Wearable Art Community Playshops: Create Your Own Festival Headdress
April 25 and May 2
Downtown Art Center's Studio 1C gallery (street level)
Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (drop-in anytime before 2 p.m.)
$10 per adult/session. Children ages 8 and over FREE! Each child must be accompanied by one adult (1:1 ratio)Create a fun, wearable art headdress, then show it off at the HEART Festival on Saturday, April 11! Drop in any time before 2 p.m. Materials provided.
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Basic Watercolor and Sketchbook Techniques with Michelle Dolan
Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., $60 per session
Each class is standalone and can be purchased separately.
April 16:Travel Sketchbooks/Postcards (Focusing on simple line drawings and perspective)
April 23: Jungle Landscapes (Focusing on texture and brush strokes)
April 30: Botanicals/Postcards (Focusing on form and negative space)
May 07: Beach Landscapes (Focusing on texture and brush strokes)
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Intermediate Watercolor with Dwayne Adams (April 2026)
Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
6 sessions: 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, and 5/17SOLD OUT
Dwayne Adams offers a six-week intermediate watercolor class for students with basic watercolor skills, featuring weekly demos and guided painting on values and shadows, beach landscapes, expressive figures, florals, and urban scenes, culminating in a final session where students paint from their own photographs with individualized guidance.
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Openings: Knotless & Knotted Netting Workshop with Pat Hickman
Wednesday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., $75 per person.
Special guest instructor Pat Hickman leads a hands-on workshop exploring netting and looping, two ancient, globally-used openwork textile structures. Open to all skill levels and media.
Artwork: “Dawn and Dusk” by Pat Hickman.
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SoulCollage Wellness Workshop with Dayl Workman: Words to Live By
Saturday, May 23 from 9-11 a.m. in the DAC Classroom, $25 per person.
Dayl Workman leads a reflective, creative workshop using the SoulCollage® process to help participants discover personal values and meaningful words that guide their authentic path. No artistic experience needed, all materials provided, and participants leave with handcrafted collage cards and a daily practice for connecting to their inner wisdom.
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Intermediate Watercolor with Dwayne Adams (June 2026)
Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
6 sessions: 6/14,6/21,6/28, 7/5, 7/12, and 7/19Dwayne Adams offers a six-week intermediate watercolor class for students with basic watercolor skills, featuring weekly demos and guided painting on values and shadows, beach landscapes, expressive figures, florals, and urban scenes, culminating in a final session where students paint from their own photographs with individualized guidance.
WEEKLY SESSIONS: 2026
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Making Art for Art's Sake (2026)
Saturdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. $20 per person.
Unleash your creativity in our weekly make-and-take workshops, where DAC teaching artists guide small groups through fun, one-off projects in various media, designed to spark inspiration and introduce new art-making techniques.
— APRIL —
April 4 - Stencil Pop up Book with Tamara Moan
April 11 - CANCELLED
April 18 - Mixed Media Zentangles with Jeddie Kawahatsu
April 25 - Abstract with Realism Accents with Charlene DeLory
— MAY —
May 2 - Organic Abstract from Nature with Charlene DeLory
May 9 - CANCELLED DUE TO HEART FESTIVAL!
May 16 - Watercolor Spring Themed Cards with Charlene DeLory
May 23 - Layered Papers in a Frame with Cathy Gleason
May 30 - Acrylic Canvas with Charlene DeLory
— JUNE —
June 6 - Human Form Abstract with Charlene DeLory
June 13 - Mixed Media Printmaking with Cathy Gleason
June 20 - Mail Art Collage with Tamara Moan
June 27 - Bento Box of Books with Hope Hamada
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Monday Night Life Drawing Group (2026)
Mondays from 6 - 8:30 p.m. $15 per person online, $20 at the door.
DAC is pleased to host a weekly artist-run uninstructed drawing session with live models, music, and a great collaborative, creative atmosphere.
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Tuesday Portrait Sessions (2026)
Tuesdays from 12 - 2:30 p.m.
Long Pose: Last Tuesdays from 6 - 8:30 p.m.
$15 per person.This weekly uninstructed session focuses on creating portraits of the clothed model, with live models, music, and a great collaborative, creative atmosphere facilitated by Alla Parsons.
All artists are asked to bring all their own equipment and supplies. Seating is primarily at tables. Every last Tuesday (and a few other special dates) is a Long Pose Evening Session, starting at 6 p.m., for artists who want to focus on figurative work for a longer period of time.