Draw From The Collection

Get inspired, get creative, get sketching! Learn about a variety of drawing concepts and techniques with the guidance of a Museum Educator while exploring the artworks of a highlighted collection gallery each month. All materials provided, but guests may bring their own sketchbook. Open to all abilities and interests, Draw from the Collection is best for ages 12 and up. Advanced registration encouraged; drop-ins welcome.

Draw from the Collection takes place every 3rd Sunday from 3–4 p.m. Click the link to learn more about the Draw from the Collection program, download drawing lessons for at-home use, and register for the in-person program: https://www.daytonartinstitute.org/create-learn/ draw-from-the-collection/

Draw From The Collection

Who: Ages 12 and up

When: Every 3rd Sunday from 3–4 p.m. Cost: FREE with admission

Community Studio Workshop: Painting En Plein Air. Curious about the process of painting outdoors? Many of the artists featured in New Beginnings: An American Story of Romantics and Modernists in the West painted directly from nature or within their community. Come create original watercolor paintings right on DAI’s grounds! While we welcome all ages, these workshops are ideal for ages 16 and up. Space is limited and spots fill up quickly. Advanced reservation is required. Weather permitting. Rain plan: workshop will occur in Hale Cloister.

Register for Workshop with this link: https://dai.ticketapp.org/portal/product/49/events

Painting En Plein Air

Who: Ages 16 and up

When: Saturday, April 22, 11:30 .am.–1 p.m., Sunday, May 7, 12:30–2 p.m.

Cost: $20 non-members; $10 members (max. capacity 20 for each)

Look closely, you may be overlooking the hands in this still life.

Is this a painting of someone placing or removing a floral arrangement from the ledge? What do you think? Come see for yourself.