This summer, the Decatur Area Arts Council is offering a wide variety of arts classes for aspiring artists of all ages, pre-k to seniors.
Classes will be held at the Madden Arts Center at 125 North Water Street in downtown Decatur. Advance registration is required. Class sizes limited. No walk-ins. DAAC members receive a discount.
For more information or to register, click HERE or call 217-423-3189.
Camps and Weekly Series
- International Arts Camp - July 9-13, 9:30am-12pm
- Art with the Masters – Thurs., June 7- July 26, 1-3pm
- Drawing Series - Tues., June 12-26, 5:30-7pm
- Painting Series - Tues., July 3-17, 5:30-7pm
- Mixed Media and Printmaking Series - Tues., July 24-Aug 7, 5:30-7pm
- Film and Art for Kids - Wed., June 6-Aug. 8 (closed July 4), 9:30am-12pm
Friday FunDay Series
- Bubble Art, Painting and Drawing - Fri., June 15, 10-11:30am
- Ocean Watercolor Painting - Fri., June 29, 10-11:30am
- Cupcakes–Decorate, Paint and Eat! - Fri., July 6, 10-11:30am
- Polymer Clay Animals - Fri., July 20, 10am-12pm
Family Events
- American Girl Doll and Friends Galaxy Space Party - Sat., June 9, 11am-1:30pm
- Lego Blind Bag Bash Pizza Party - Sat., July 14, 11am-1:30pm
- Pre-K AFRICA! - Sat., June 30, 10:30-11:30am
Something For All Ages
- Super Heroes and Villains - Sat., June 16, 11am-1:00pm
- Stop-Action Animation - Sat., July 7, 9am-3pm
- Drawing Workshop–Realistic Animals - Sat., July 14, 9am-4pm
- Mixed Media Canvas–Gelli Printing, Painting & More - Sat., Aug. 11, 10:30am-1:30pm
- Recycled Purses - Sat., Aug. 18, 10:30am-1:00pm
Cinema Series: The Directors
- Movie Series for Film Buffs - Wed., June 6-Aug. 8 (closed July 4), 6:30-9pm
Cocktails & Creations
- Simple Flowers in a Vase - Thurs., June 7, 6-8pm
- Summer Flip Flops - Thurs., June 21, 6-8pm
- Acrylic Pour on Recycled Records or Canvas - Thurs. July 5, 6-8pm
- Whimsical Watercolor Ocean Scene - Thurs., July 19, 6-8pm
- Mixed Media Abstracts on Canvas - Thurs., Aug. 2, 6-8pm
- Dragonfly on Flower - Thurs., Aug. 16, 6-8pm
Senior (Ages 55+) Classes - Mondays, June 4-July 9, 10-11:30 a.m.
Knit Nite
A DAAC program for knitting enthusiasts that meets every Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. in the 2nd floor Schmalz Classroom of the Madden Arts Center. Join on a drop-in basis ($3.00 per visit) or as a regular weekly attendee by becoming a DAAC member ($35 per year).
