June Programs
Art Exploration Summer Camps
We have a summer full of creative fun planned at the Art Center!
Full-Day and Half-Day Camps for kids rising into 1st – 5th grades, Preschool Camps on Fridays, and Camps for Tweens & Teens!
Camps start on June 1 and run through the end of July.
Classes and Workshops for ADULTS
Summer Ceramic Workshop Series
Soda Firing Workshop with Jonas Hurley
Students will bring finished, bisque-fired pots made with cone 10 clay. On the first day of this two-day workshop, we will apply glazes and wadding, and load the pots into the kiln to be candled overnight. On the second day, the pots will be hit with soda, creating unique colors and textures.
This workshop will be held in Springfield, and pots will be unloaded and delivered to the Art Center the following weekend.
Saturday, June 27, 9 am to 6 pm
Sunday, June 28, 9 am to 8 pm
Register HERE
Starry Night Studio
at Bird’s Nest Brewing Company
Unwind with a creative evening at a favorite local spot! We will paint outside, weather permitting.
Your registration includes a drink ticket to enjoy one of Birds Nest’s locally crafted beers, brewed right on-site in the heart of Danville.
Friday, June 5, 7-9 pm
Register HERE
Beginning/Intermediate Pottery
Learn basic wheel-throwing techniques in a six-week class. Throw, trim, and glaze your pottery with hands-on help from our experienced instructors.
Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm, June 1 through July 13, with instructor Hanna Baker
Register HERE
Thursdays, 6-8 pm, June 25 through July 30, with instructor Elizabeth Graves
Register HERE
Starry Night Studio
at Pioneer Playhouse
When you purchase your tickets for the Pioneer Playhouse’s opening production, “The Play That Goes Wrong,” you can add on a session of Starry Night Studio before the show!
Join artist Brandon Long and paint a scene from “The Iron Baby Angel,” a novel by Charles R. McDowell adapted for the stage by Robby Henson. This is ticketed through the Pioneer Playhouse.
Tuesday, June 16
5-8 pm
Register HERE
Bob Ross Painting Class
Join certified Bob Ross instructor Shane Morrow and learn the wet-on-wet oil painting technique perfected by Ross in a hands-on, supportive class. No experience necessary, all materials provided!
Saturday, June 20
1-5 pm
Register HERE
Hand Building with Clay
Explore sculptural techniques to create expressive, one-of-a-kind pieces using methods like pinching, coiling, and slab-building. No experience needed, beginner-friendly.
Tuesdays, 6-8 pm, June 23 through July 28, with instructor Elizabeth Graves
Register HERE
Murrini Café
Traditional Tea Service
Join us for a Harry Potter-inspired tea!
Inspired by the magic and wonder of the wizarding world, this enchanting experience invites you to indulge in a spellbinding assortment of delicate fare, whimsical treats, and decadent desserts, all paired with your choice of Elmwood Inn Fine Teas or another specialty beverage.
Monday, June 8, at noon
Reserve a spot HERE
Monday, June 8, at 6 pm
Reserve a spot HERE
New Exhibit
Licia Priest – Layered Reflections
Louisville-based artist Licia Priest brings a body of work showcasing research done in Zimbabwe. Licia documented food, flora, fauna, architecture, city, rural, and family life, and their view and care of the elderly. Her focus is on dispelling perceived views of Africa and showing the realities that exist to bridge the cultural gap.
Exhibit: June 19 – July 25
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 20, 2-4:30 pm
Evening with the Arts: Thursday, July 9, 6-7 pm
Her Story Studio Workshop: July 10-12
Register HERE