Wed, September 16 · 6 PM
Dartmouth Cultural Center
Out & About
Inside the Workshop
with Gary Adriance
Adriance Furnituremakers | 288 Gulf Road, Dartmouth

Go behind the scenes at Adriance Furniture Makers for a special visit with local furniture maker and designer Gary Adriance. See traditional craftsmanship up close, learn about the tools and techniques behind his work, and discover the distinctive details that make each piece uniquely Adriance.
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Tues, September 22 - October 20 | 6-8 PM
Drawing for Beginners with Jane Bregoli

Learn to slow down, look closely, and discover how much you can see when you begin to draw. Working from still life arrangements and natural objects, students will explore the fundamentals of observational drawing in a relaxed, supportive setting.

No previous drawing experience is needed.

Five-week class · Sep 22,29 and Oct 6,13,20
Members $140 | Non-members $160
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Sat, October 3 |10 AM-2 PM
Welcome to the Graveyard: Gravestone Art, History & Symbolism with the Gravestone Girls

Spend an October day exploring the art, symbolism, history, and stories hidden in New England’s cemeteries. Begin with the Gravestone Girls’ illustrated Welcome to the Graveyard presentation, enjoy a light lunch, then head to historic South Dartmouth Cemetery to explore its gravestones, carving traditions, and some of the notable people buried there.

Saturday, October 3 | 10 AM–2 PM
Illustrated presentation · Light lunch · Guided cemetery exploration
Members $75 | Non-members $85
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Sat, October 10 | 1-3 PM
Origami for Everyone

Discover the art of paper folding in a fun, hands-on class for all ages. Learn basic folds and techniques as you transform simple sheets of paper into delightful creations with step-by-step guidance.

Saturday, October 10 | 1–3 PM
All ages · No experience necessary · Materials provided
Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Members $20 | Non-members $25
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Mon, October 19 - November 2 | 6-8 PM
Intro to Digital Photography

Get out of automatic mode and discover what your camera can really do. This three-week beginner course combines hands-on instruction in camera controls, composition, shutter speed, exposure, and depth of field with weekly photo assignments and supportive in-class feedback.

Mondays, October 19, 26 & November 2 | 6–8 PM
Three-week course · Bring your DSLR camera and camera manual
Members $120 | Non-members $140
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Sat, October 24 - November 21 |10 AM- 12 PM
Watercolor for Beginners with Jane Bregoli

Discover the possibilities of watercolor in a relaxed, supportive five-week course designed for beginners. Through demonstrations and hands-on practice, explore layering and mixing paint, color, composition, brushes, and papers while building confidence with this expressive medium.

Saturdays, October 24 – November 21 | 10 AM–12 PM
Five-week course · No experience necessary
Members $140 | Non-members $160

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Thu, October 22 - Nov 19 · 6:00-8:30 PM
Learn to Weave: Rigid Heddle Loom

Spend five evenings discovering the surprisingly satisfying rhythm of weaving. With fiber artist Lisa Elliott as your guide, you’ll learn to work on a rigid heddle loom, experiment with color and texture, and watch your own fabric take shape, thread by thread. Designed for beginners and limited to just six students, this small, hands-on class offers plenty of individual guidance and time to settle into the creative process. You’ll leave with new skills and a beautiful handwoven piece of your own.

Five-week course · Oct 22,29 and Nov 5,12,19
Members $160 | Non-members $180
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Thu, November 19 · 5:30-8:00 PM
Coastal Cheer: Holiday Watercolor Cards & a Buoy Tree Ornament

Create four coastal holiday watercolor cards and a Padanaram buoy tree ornament in this beginner-friendly workshop with Lana Quann of The Wandering Brush. All materials included.

Members $50 | Non-members $60
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