DAC Gallery is dedicated to exposing the community to all things art.  Located on Downtown LA’s Gallery Row, DAC Gallery is opening its doors to artists of all levels.  Whether you are a professional artist looking to enrich your current skills, or someone who has never picked up a paintbrush, but always wanted to, you are welcome at our center!  Click REGISTER now!

All classes are held at DAC Gallery, located at 828 S Main Street in Downtown Los Angeles.  Unless otherwise noted, all classes are appropriate for all skill levels.  Class fees cover all materials and parking for the duration of the class.  Parking is conveniently located in a lot next to our building.  Classes vary in duration, as noted in class description.  If a class does not meet minimum registration requirements, it will be cancelled in a timely manner.

Fee: $160

Wednesdays 7pm-9pm

8 weeks

Instructor: Jason Miracle

Fee: $180

Sundays 1pm-4pm

8 weeks

Instructor: Amelia Vella

Fee: $180

Saturdays 10am-12pm

8 weeks

Instructor: Alan Bruni

Painting and Design on Fabric

You will be using batik (wax resist), fabric paints and pens, and tie dye to create wall hangings and decorative t-shirts.  You won’t need any special skills for this class.

Ceramics

We will cover basic construction, pinch pots, slab building and coiling, and glazing techniques.  Students will create different vessels, bowls, platters, cups and more using the construction methods they have learned, as well as explore their artistic styles through the use of various glazing techniques.

Fee: $150

Tuesdays 7pm-9pm

6 weeks

Instructor: Dianne Powell

Fee: $210

Thursdays 7pm-9pm

10 weeks

Instructor: Adriane Mota

Introduction to Visual Culture

This class is the study of the basic principles, elements, and media of art as introductory to understanding its purposes and uses. Though the subject matter is organized thematically, there will be emphasis on historical chronology as it relates to style. You will be asked to participate in class discussions and activities, as well as complete some light writing assignments designed to make you think critically and creatively.

Fee: $150

Sundays 10am-12pm

10 weeks

Instructor: Javier Valenzuela

Downtown Art Center Gallery

Downtown Community Art Classes

In this course, the student will be exposed to a wide variety of media, techniques and subject matter; from pencil to charcoal, gesture to technical, still– life to landscape. This far-reaching course provides a wide survey of the art of rendering.

This class is for those who have little or no painting background.  We will explore the elements and principals of design, including: color, shape, line, balance, and value, as we learn and play through the acrylic paintings process.

Winter Session 09:

January 12th —March 22nd

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Class Information

Using traditional techniques, this class walks through the fundamentals one step at a time.  Instruction includes group demos, slides, critiques, and one-on-one guidance.  Slides and discussions will introduce historical and contemporary examples, as well as providing a platform for “dialoguing” with other past and contemporary artists.

Drawing

Oil Painting

Acrylic Painting

Last day to register: Friday, January 9th, 2009

Register by Friday, December 5th, 2008 and take $20 off of the class fee

 

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info@dacgallery.com

310-773-9422