adult classes

Drawing

Oil and Acrylic

Watercolor

Clay Work

Photography

We offer adult classes, open to the public, seven days a week in a variety of different art mediums.

Our instructors are accomplished, professional artists who are locally and nationally recognized in their fields with vast experience in the subjects they teach. Most teachers welcome beginners and will advise on supplies to get started.

Please contact class instructors by email or phone to assess place availability and to receive the materials lists.

OPEN STUDIO

Every Thursday
1 - 4 pm in the Auditorium

All mediums, no instruction.

Come along and paint in the company of others

$5 per session

DRAWING 

BASIC DRAWING

Time: Wednesdays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: DAC Small Studio

Email: jscaschiffman@gmail.com
Phone: (951) 212-3783

Description:
This class demystifies basic drawing problems and is geared for beginning and advanced students. With a BFA in painting, Jessica is a full-time painter and has illustrated sixteen children’s books.

Cost: $120 for 4 classes, $35 for 1 class

LIFE DRAWING

Instructor: David Fairrington
Website: www.davidfairrington.com  

Time: Sundays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: DAC Auditorium

Email: fairrington@verizon.net
Phone: (951) 966-6800

Description:
This class will have both nude and clothed models. Drawing from the “inside out” will be taught to get more volume and depth in your drawings and paintings. Painting with various media covered. Line work and capturing drama in the drawing is emphasized.

Cost: $35 for 1 class

Oil and Acrylic Painting 

OIL PAINTING

Instructor: Terry Masters
Website: www.desertpainter.com

Time: Tuesdays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: DAC Auditorium

Description:
Terry was raised here in the desert and has a beautiful appreciation of our valley and desert life. These classes are for beginner to advanced students. Terry’s art is known nationally as well as here in the desert. 

Email: tmasters452@earthlink.net
Phone: (760) 778-8855

OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTING

Instructor: Elaine Mathews

Time: Tuesdays, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: DAC Auditorium

Email: elaineartist@yahoo.com
Phone: (760) 328-4911

Description:
Elaine holds a BA in Art and an MA in teaching. Her large paintings are included in several corporate collections. Classes are for beginner to intermediate students who will paint from photos and learn plein air techniques. 

Cost: $120 for 4 classes, $35 for 1 class

VISIONARY SCAPES – ACRYLICS

Instructor: Elaine Starrett

Time: Wednesdays, 1:00  – 4:00 pm
Location: DAC Auditorium

Phone: (808) 298-9551
Email: ecstarr22@gmail.com

Description:
Elaine has many years of teaching experience. She will feature a “painterly” style primarily with acrylics. Focusing on color, mood and feeling, your resulting creation may be soothing and peaceful or dramatic and exciting!

Cost: $35 for 1 class, $125 for 4 classes

PAINTING - ALL MEDIA

Instructor: David Fairrington
Website: www.davidfairrington.com

Time: Thursdays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: DAC Auditorium

Phone: (951) 966-6800
Email: fairrington@verizon.net

Description:
David has an extensive background in painting and drawing. He has painted over 500 personal portraits, ballet subjects and he was a Combat Artist for the US Army. His class emphasizes drawing, values, color and edges.

Cost: $140 for 4 classes

PAINTING IN OIL/ACRYLICS

Instructor: Jessica Schiffman

Time: Sundays, 1:00 – 4:00
Location: DAC Auditorium

Phone: (951) 212-3783
Email: jscaschiffman@gmail.com

Description:
Jessica holds a BFA in painting. In this class you will learn her step-by-step system to help you solve visual problems. Still life supplied or paint your own subject. All levels are welcome. Materials supplied for a modest fee.

Cost: $120 for 4 classes, $35 for 1 class

OIL PAINTING TECHNIQUES

Instructor: Louise Passey

Time: Fridays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: DAC Auditorium

Phone: (310) 629-8155
Email: passeylouise@gmail.com

Description:
Louise has been an artist for all of her adult life. Her professional experience ranges from clothing and costume design to oil painting in which she holds a Master’s and a teaching credential. She specializes in figure painting, with an emphasis on classic oil techniques.  

Cost: $120 for 4 classes, $35 for 1 class

PAINTING IN OIL/ACRYLICS

Instructor: Jessica Schiffman

Time: Sundays, 1:00 – 4:00
Location: DAC Auditorium

Phone: (951) 212-3783
Email: jscaschiffman@gmail.com

Description:
Jessica holds a BFA in painting. In this class you will learn her step-by-step system to help you solve visual problems. Still life supplied or paint your own subject. All levels are welcome. Materials supplied for a modest fee.

Cost: $120 for 4 classes, $35 for 1 class

Watercolor 

WATERCOLOR PAINTING 

IMPORTANT! Ian is away on vacation. Classes will resume on Tuesday, July 30th.

Instructor:

Time: Tuesdays, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Location: DAC Small Studio

Phone: (760) 408-3313
Email: iancooke49@gmail.com

Description:
Ian welcomes beginners as well as those wishing to improve their watercolor techniques. Each week, Ian presents a new project to work on. Painting from your own photos is also encouraged. Ian is an award-winning artist, with many years of painting experience.

Cost: $100 for 4 classes, $30 for 1 class

Clay Work 

SCULPTURE

Instructor: Kay Henkel

Time: Wednesdays, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: DAC Auditorium

Phone: (760) 320-5276
Website: www.kayhenkelsculpture.com

Description:
Kay works as a full-time artist out of her studio and gallery in Palm Springs. An honored member of the National Sculpture Society, she uses varied media including clay, plaster and bronze. Many celebrities have purchased her works. Beginner to Advanced students.

Cost: Call for rates