Say goodbye to boring butter storage! Handbuild your own French-style butter dish that keeps your butter soft, spreadable, and stylish. Add texture, color, and flair to make breakfast (and your counter) way more fun. No experience needed.
Singing Clay explores ancient clay hand building techniques through the creation of sculptural and functional ceramic works inspired by contemporary and historical folk – art traditions. Students will learn and practice three foundational hand building methods—pinch, coil, and slab construction—used thousands of years across cultures.
The course places special emphasis on the creation of folk – art ocarinas, examining their historical and cultural significance as sound – producing objects. Students will learn how to construct functional ocarinas and creatively incorporate sound elements into dishes and vessels, allowing ceramic forms to quite literally produce a voice. Through hands – on making, historical references, and guided experimentation, students will create works that merge functions, sculpture, and sound.
This course invites students to explore the dynamic intersection of function and sculpture through the art of Scopin pottery. Emphasizing both wheel – throwing and hand building techniques, students will learn to create functional pieces—such as bowls, cups, and vessels—while incorporating sculptural elements that elevate their work beyond traditional pottery.
Through a combination of guided exercises, demonstrations, and individual projects, students will develop skills in wheel – thrown forms, hand built attachments, and surface treatments. Special attention will be given to integrating functional design with expressive, sculptural forms, allowing students to experiment with creative approaches inspired by the rich heritage of Scopin pottery. By the end of the course, participants will have developed a versatile skill set, enabling them to produce functional ceramics that are both practical and artistically compelling.
Come learn oil painting in the tradition of Wilmington master Edward Loper Sr.
Loper, known for his colorful, vibrant paintings taught a way of seeing that guides and develops students to paint like themselves. His mantra of “color next to color” pushes students to paint what they see and allows them to “make their paintings their own”.
Instructor Thomas Del Porte was a long time student, friend and colleague of Loper. He teaches the same method of seeing color and applying one color next to another. His approach is also rooted in his years of study at the Barnes Foundation. His goal is for you to paint like yourself, by teaching you how to see and then paint. His lessons are steeped in the traditions both developed by Loper and the artists throughout art history.
Students will work on one painting during the semester, painting still life from direct observation. Students will learn how to compose a painting through drawing out the visual qualities of the objects, how to mix colors from an eight color Loper palette, and how to choose and apply paint in a way to create a unified painting.
Come learn oil painting in the tradition of Wilmington master Edward Loper Sr.
Loper, known for his colorful, vibrant paintings taught a way of seeing that guides and develops students to paint like themselves. His mantra of “color next to color” pushes students to paint what they see and allows them to “make their paintings their own”.
Instructor Thomas Del Porte was a long time student, friend and colleague of Loper. He teaches the same method of seeing color and applying one color next to another. His approach is also rooted in his years of study at the Barnes Foundation. His goal is for you to paint like yourself, by teaching you how to see and then paint. His lessons are steeped in the traditions both developed by Loper and the artists throughout art history.
Students will work on one painting during the semester, painting still life from direct observation. Students will learn how to compose a painting through drawing out the visual qualities of the objects, how to mix colors from an eight color Loper palette, and how to choose and apply paint in a way to create a unified painting.
Come learn oil painting in the tradition of Wilmington master Edward Loper Sr.
Loper, known for his colorful, vibrant paintings taught a way of seeing that guides and develops students to paint like themselves. His mantra of “color next to color” pushes students to paint what they see and allows them to “make their paintings their own”.
Instructor Thomas Del Porte was a long time student, friend and colleague of Loper. He teaches the same method of seeing color and applying one color next to another. His approach is also rooted in his years of study at the Barnes Foundation. His goal is for you to paint like yourself, by teaching you how to see and then paint. His lessons are steeped in the traditions both developed by Loper and the artists throughout art history.
Students will work on one painting during the semester, painting still life from direct observation. Students will learn how to compose a painting through drawing out the visual qualities of the objects, how to mix colors from an eight color Loper palette, and how to choose and apply paint in a way to create a unified painting.
Jump into the fun of making pastel marks reflecting the opposites in the color wheel. We will be working from provided source of land, sea, and skyscapes, as well as your own photos. Find out how dramatic and attractive color opposites is eye candy, and brings you into the painting whole heartedly. Explore the values, colors, compositions that draw folks into your masterpieces. Instructor demos will give you tips, of why opposites DO attract the eye and emotions in a pastel painting. The light source, values, and compositions, showing the movement, attraction of color opposites no matter the subject. Have some mark making fun, ignite your artistic passion using the crystalline beauty of the “opposites in color” with soft pastels.
Paula Brown is your pastel guide in this exploration. She holds signature status with pastel societies including the Philadelphia and Maryland Pastel Society, a juried in member of the American Pastel Society, 2025 Delaware Fellow, with many national and international awards. Paula has been invited to speak and demonstrate her “heart essence” painting on both West and East Coasts and she loves to share her passion for pastels with teaching at galleries, museums, and private one on one.
In Optical textures in watercolor and their creative application we will review the application of watercolor as a fine art medium in various artistic fields: Painting, Drawing, Sketching, Illustration, etc.
The workshop will cover materials, supplies and techniques to enhance visually watercolor artwork: Papers, Brushes, Transparent and Opaque Watercolor Media
We will introduce a variety of specific technical approaches: wet on dry, layering, wet on wet, imprinting, scraping, spraying
The instructor will demonstrate the use of watercolor mediums We will discuss examples of artwork in watercolor and color pencil, and watercolor and ink.
Pastels are a colorful and beautiful medium for painting your pet portraits. They capture the mood, the glow, the expression, the love, and the connection between you and your pet. With pastels you can paint their beautiful eyes, their shapes, their ears, their nose, their fur, and their whiskers. Pet Portraits make great keepsakes and gifts to family and friends. Come and learn about pastel painting while creating portraits of pets that will be cherished forever.
During this course, we will learn about all of the materials and surfaces for painting with pastels. We will cover many of the techniques for various strokes, mark – making, and underpainting to apply pastels including hard pastels, soft pastels, and pastel pencils. Stephen has been painting watercolors, pastels, and oils around the world since 1996. He has studied with the artists at the Cape Cod School of Art and many of the top artists internationally. His paintings are in many private collections, Veteran Homes, and Museums. Stephen regularly exhibits his work in various events in DE, PA, NJ, MD, and VA. His paintings have appeared in a number of local publications.
Aspiring young illustrators will share their stories with original cartoon creations! The museum’s one of a kind illustration collection will serve as inspiration as the campers create artwork full of imagination. Projects include illustrated color cartoons and 3D characters made out of clay.
The Delaware Art Museum’s summer program provides a creative experience with professional instruction in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Young artists explore drawing, painting, ceramics, and more in the Bank of America Education Wing Studio as well as throughout the Museum’s galleries and Copeland Sculpture Garden. Camp is from 9 am – 4 pm. Each session ends with a camper art show for family and friends.
We are pleased to offer before and after care for our students and their families. Before care is from 8–9am and costs $15 per day or $75.00 per week. After care is from 4–5:30pm and costs $22 per day or $112 per week.
Campers will go on an epic adventure and envision their own fantastical worlds as they delve into stories from all across the globe and deep dive into the Museum’s most beloved paintings of pirates and mermaids. Projects include “far far away” landscapes, mythological sculptures and magical clay creations.
The Delaware Art Museum’s summer program provides a creative experience with professional instruction in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Young artists explore drawing, painting, ceramics, and more in the Bank of America Education Wing Studio as well as throughout the Museum’s galleries and Copeland Sculpture Garden. Camp is from 9 am – 4 pm. Each session ends with a camper art show for family and friends.
We are pleased to offer before and after care for our students and their families. Before care is from 8–9am and costs $15 per day or $75.00 per week. After care is from 4–5:30pm and costs $22 per day or $112 per week.
This session is all about Things That Move! Campers will find inspiration all over the museum in sculptures that spin, paintings of animals. And illustrations of vehicles. Campers will use a variety of materials to create their own kinetic sculptures and other works of art featuring THINGS THAT MOVE!
The Delaware Art Museum’s summer program provides a creative experience with professional instruction in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Young artists explore drawing, painting, ceramics, and more in the Bank of America Education Wing Studio as well as throughout the Museum’s galleries and Copeland Sculpture Garden. Camp is from 9 am – 4 pm. Each session ends with a camper art show for family and friends.
We are pleased to offer before and after care for our students and their families. Before care is from 8–9am and costs $15 per day or $75.00 per week. After care is from 4–5:30pm and costs $22 per day or $112 per week.
Landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, and even the Museum’s outdoor sculptures will serve as inspiration for this session. Campers will capture the beauty of nature with a variety of mediums.
The Delaware Art Museum’s summer program provides a creative experience with professional instruction in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Young artists explore drawing, painting, ceramics, and more in the Bank of America Education Wing Studio as well as throughout the Museum’s galleries and Copeland Sculpture Garden. Camp is from 9 am – 4 pm. Each session ends with a camper art show for family and friends.
We are pleased to offer before and after care for our students and their families. Before care is from 8–9am and costs $15 per day or $75.00 per week. After care is from 4–5:30pm and costs $22 per day or $112 per week.
Create one of a kind treasure from ordinary materials! Campers will reconfigure everyday objects with creative twists to make unique works of art.
The Delaware Art Museum’s summer program provides a creative experience with professional instruction in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Young artists explore drawing, painting, ceramics, and more in the Bank of America Education Wing Studio as well as throughout the Museum’s galleries and Copeland Sculpture Garden. Camp is from 9 am – 4 pm. Each session ends with a camper art show for family and friends.
We are pleased to offer before and after care for our students and their families. Before care is from 8–9am and costs $15 per day or $75.00 per week. After care is from 4–5:30pm and costs $22 per day or $112 per week.
Students will develop their leadership, communication skills, and creative thinking through engaging activities. From learning the fundamentals of projection, articulation, and dramatic movement to building self confidence through imaginative character building and group scenes, our class offers a fun and educational experience.
This session is all about carving, building, forming, and sculpting! Campers will find inspiration in a variety of three–dimensional artworks on display in the Copeland Sculpture Garden and inside the Museum. Using various materials from cardboard to clay, campers will make nature installations, leaning towers, ceramic sculptures, and much more!
The Delaware Art Museum’s summer program provides a creative experience with professional instruction in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Young artists explore drawing, painting, ceramics, and more in the Bank of America Education Wing Studio as well as throughout the Museum’s galleries and Copeland Sculpture Garden. Camp is from 9 am – 4 pm. Each session ends with a camper art show for family and friends.
We are pleased to offer before and after care for our students and their families. Before care is from 8–9am and costs $15 per day or $75.00 per week. After care is from 4–5:30pm and costs $22 per day or $112 per week.
Campers will go on an adventure through the Museum exploring animals in some of our most beloved works of art and will be inspired by all kinds of creatures, both real and imagined! Projects include fantastical ceramic figures, cut paper designs, and creative creatures large and small.
The Delaware Art Museum’s summer program provides a creative experience with professional instruction in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Young artists explore drawing, painting, ceramics, and more in the Bank of America Education Wing Studio as well as throughout the Museum’s galleries and Copeland Sculpture Garden. Camp is from 9 am – 4 pm. Each session ends with a camper art show for family and friends.
We are pleased to offer before and after care for our students and their families. Before care is from 8–9am and costs $15 per day or $75.00 per week. After care is from 4–5:30pm and costs $22 per day or $112 per week.
Travel the world through art! Campers will learn about a variety of cultures and locales creating everything form ceramic vessels inspired by Ancient Greece to contemporary painted folk art.
The Delaware Art Museum’s summer program provides a creative experience with professional instruction in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Young artists explore drawing, painting, ceramics, and more in the Bank of America Education Wing Studio as well as throughout the Museum’s galleries and Copeland Sculpture Garden. Camp is from 9 am – 4 pm. Each session ends with a camper art show for family and friends.
We are pleased to offer before and after care for our students and their families. Before care is from 8–9am and costs $15 per day or $75.00 per week. After care is from 4–5:30pm and costs $22 per day or $112 per week.
Participants will create mixed-media collage using found vintage materials and personal imagery, exploring composition, color, and texture to express a theme such as memory, identity, or transformation. This 2.5 hour workshop emphasizes creative exploration, storytelling, and hands-on process over perfection.
Learning Objectives
Workshop Outline (2.5 hours)
Teaching Approach
My approach is exploratory, and accessible—welcoming participants of all skill levels. I emphasize discovery and storytelling through materials, encouraging intuition and imperfection over precision. The workshop fosters community through shared creativity and personal expression.
Participants will create mixed-media collage using found vintage materials and personal imagery, exploring composition, color, and texture to express a theme such as memory, identity, or transformation. This 2.5 hour workshop emphasizes creative exploration, storytelling, and hands-on process over perfection.
Learning Objectives
Workshop Outline (2.5 hours)
Teaching Approach
My approach is exploratory, and accessible—welcoming participants of all skill levels. I emphasize discovery and storytelling through materials, encouraging intuition and imperfection over precision. The workshop fosters community through shared creativity and personal expression.
Participants will create mixed-media collage using found vintage materials and personal imagery, exploring composition, color, and texture to express a theme such as memory, identity, or transformation. This 2.5 hour workshop emphasizes creative exploration, storytelling, and hands-on process over perfection.
Learning Objectives
Workshop Outline (2.5 hours)
Teaching Approach
My approach is exploratory, and accessible—welcoming participants of all skill levels. I emphasize discovery and storytelling through materials, encouraging intuition and imperfection over precision. The workshop fosters community through shared creativity and personal expression.
Participants will create mixed – media collage using found vintage materials exploring composition, color, and texture to express a theme such as memory, identity, or transformation. This 2.5 hour workshop emphasizes creative exploration, storytelling, and hands – on process over perfection.
Learning Objectives
Teaching Approach
My approach is exploratory, and accessible—welcoming participants of all skill levels. I emphasize discovery and storytelling through materials, encouraging intuition and imperfection over precision. The workshop fosters community through shared creativity and personal expression.
Participants will create mixed – media collage using found vintage materials exploring composition, color, and texture to express a theme such as memory, identity, or transformation. This 2.5 hour workshop emphasizes creative exploration, storytelling, and hands – on process over perfection.
Learning Objectives
Teaching Approach
My approach is exploratory, and accessible—welcoming participants of all skill levels. I emphasize discovery and storytelling through materials, encouraging intuition and imperfection over precision. The workshop fosters community through shared creativity and personal expression.
Participants will create mixed – media collage using found vintage materials exploring composition, color, and texture to express a theme such as memory, identity, or transformation. This 2.5 hour workshop emphasizes creative exploration, storytelling, and hands – on process over perfection.
Learning Objectives
Teaching Approach
My approach is exploratory, and accessible—welcoming participants of all skill levels. I emphasize discovery and storytelling through materials, encouraging intuition and imperfection over precision. The workshop fosters community through shared creativity and personal expression.
Participants will create mixed – media collage using found vintage materials exploring composition, color, and texture to express a theme such as memory, identity, or transformation. This 2.5 hour workshop emphasizes creative exploration, storytelling, and hands – on process over perfection.
Learning Objectives
Teaching Approach
My approach is exploratory, and accessible—welcoming participants of all skill levels. I emphasize discovery and storytelling through materials, encouraging intuition and imperfection over precision. The workshop fosters community through shared creativity and personal expression.
What does it mean to write your truth? Is there a meaningful memory that you would like to capture in story form? Or is there a broader issue that you would like to explore through research and narrative writing? This creative nonfiction writing workshop, created and led by Cassandra Lewis, is an opportunity for adult writers of all levels to share excerpts of their creative nonfiction works in progress in a welcoming environment and receive encouraging feedback. Creative nonfiction encompasses true stories in the forms of memoir, personal essay, and literary journalism.
Using a writer – centered workshop method designed to foster cohesion and community, each writer gets to decide how layered their feedback will be. Another unique benefit of Cassandra’s workshop method is that homework is an optional extension of each writer’s individualized weekly writing goals. Writers are encouraged to continue writing and revising and to read published works that relate to their works in progress.
Writers in this workshop will build and refine a strategy to stay motivated and keep up the momentum by setting writing goals that fit within their real – life schedules. Reviewing the foundational story elements, writers will apply these concepts to their own work by responding to writing prompts that are focused on revision and expansion.
This creative writing workshop, created and led by Cassandra Lewis, is an opportunity for adult writers of all levels to share excerpts of their fictional works in progress in a welcoming environment and receive encouraging feedback. Using a writer – centered workshop method designed to foster cohesion and community, each writer will get to decide how layered their feedback will be. Another unique benefit of Cassandra’s workshop method is that homework is an optional extension of each writer’s individualized weekly writing goals. Writers are encouraged to continue writing and revising and to read published works that relate to their works in progress.
Writers in this workshop will build and refine a strategy to stay motivated and keep up the momentum by setting writing goals that fit within their real – life schedules. Reviewing the foundational story elements, writers will apply these concepts to their own work by responding to writing prompts focused on revision and expansion.
This creative writing class, led by Cassandra Lewis, is inspired by the Citizen Artist exhibition. Writers in this class will visit the Citizen Artist exhibition together and connect the past and present by exploring what it means to be a working artist.
What paid opportunities existed for writers in the 1930s, 1970s, and today? What could we learn from history? How might one become a working writer today? How has technology changed publishing opportunities? What publishing pathways might writers consider pursuing? Writers in this creative writing class will discover how the historic infusion of support for arts and culture and the creative economy led to community connections that helped shape some of Delaware’s arts and cultural institutions that still thrive today. Writers will come away with practical tips for building an outreach strategy and resources for publication opportunities.