Workshops, Classes & Events
Workshops, classes, artist talks, receptions & community evenings. Year-round, all ages, everyone welcome.
Mon, August 3 and August 10 • 5:30–7:30 PM
Craft Lab
A hands-on creative program for kids ages 6–12. Held weekly on Monday evenings from July 6 through August 10, each session features a different project—from tie-dye and paper arts to recycled creations, embellishment, and more.
Individual project descriptions, pricing, and registration information are available for each session below.
Ages 6-12
This Summer’s Projects
• August 3 – Backpack Swag & Bag Tags → Register
• August 10 – Beach Treasures Art Studio → Register
Thu, August 6 · 6-8 PM
Harbor View: A Watercolor Workshop
Create a charming coastal harbor scene in watercolor with artist Lana Quan of The Wandering Brush. This beginner-friendly workshop includes step-by-step instruction, all materials, and a finished painting matted and ready for framing.
$50 · Members $45
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Sat, August 8 · 11 AM - 2 PM
Community Painting: Celebrating America’s 250th
Join us for a free community painting event celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
Participants of all ages will create one red, white and blue painting that becomes part of a larger collaborative artwork. Canvas, paints and brushes are provided, and a rough sketch is encouraged.
Free. Registration required.
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Sat, August 15 · 6 PM
An Evening of Dance at Down to Earth Yurt
SoCoDancers and student dancers will perform in a Yurt on a beautiful farm in South Dartmouth. Presented in part by the Dartmouth Cultural Center.
$30 per person
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Sat, August 22 · 4:30 PM
2026 Wet Paint Padanaram Plein Air
The 8th annual all-day paint-out in one of America's most beautiful harbor villages. Artists paint Padanaram's harbor, coastline, and quaint vistas, then return to the DCC for public exhibition and sale. Prizes for top three.
Boxed lunch included. Open to artists of all levels.
$40 (with lunch) · $50 (lunch + donation) ·Artist registration closes Sunday, August 9
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