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Classes at the DIA
Classes at the DIA

There's a bit of creative genius in all of us!


The DIA Studio offers a wide range of activities to bring out the inner artist in everyone. It is a great place to explore your artistic interests, meet interesting people, and get those creative juices flowing! Our class sizes are kept small to ensure plenty of individual attention and our highly skilled artist-instructors tailor each class. We offer courses for children, adults, and families. No prior art-making experience is required, simply bring your desire to express yourself and we'll help you take it from there.

All studio art classes are held in the DIA Studio (view studio location) in the Wayne and Joan Webber Education Wing, 1st level. The studio is accessible from the John R Group Entrance and the Farnsworth Entrance.

Register for a class

Pre-registration and pre-payment is required for all classes with fees. Space is limited, so register early. Walk-ins will be accommodated only if space is available. Please note that photographs may be taken by DIA staff during classes and used for promotional purposes.

You can register online @ tickets.dia.org. You may also register by calling the Box Office at 313.833.4005 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday. Accept: Discover, MasterCard, Visa or American Express. Credit card will be charged at time of registration. Class reservations are held at the door.

Cancellation policy: In order to ensure you receive a personal experience from our highly skilled artist-instructors, each class is customized and the number of participants limited. As a result, our class registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Discounted class fee for DIA members (with current Membership Card): Not a member? Call 313.833.7971 for membership information or visit our membership section.

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Class

Clay: Potter's Wheel Workshop

Saturday, June 16, 2012

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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Class

Clay: Toad House

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Class

Clay: Pots, Bowls & Vessels

Friday, June 22, 2012

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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Class

Clay: Mug Shots

Saturday, June 23, 2012

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

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Class

Clay: The Potter's Wheel for Adults and Children

Sunday, July 01, 2012

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Class

Printmaking

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Class

Summer Camps at the DIA

Monday, July 16, 2012 – Friday, July 20, 2012

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Class

Rediscovering the Crayon: Scrape, Scribble & Melt

Sunday, July 22, 2012

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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Class

Hand-Bult Platters and Vases

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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Class

Clay: Light My Fire (Luminaries)

Friday, July 27, 2012

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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Class

Summer Camps at the DIA

Monday, July 30, 2012 – Friday, August 03, 2012

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Class

Higher Thinking Skills: The Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS)

Wednesday, August 01, 2012 – Friday, August 03, 2012

9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

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It's for the Birds!

Sunday, August 05, 2012

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

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Class

Higher Thinking Skills: The Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS)

Wednesday, August 08, 2012 – Friday, August 10, 2012

9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

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Class

Clay: Potter's Wheel Workshop

Saturday, August 11, 2012

– 4:00 PM

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Class

Meet Me at the DIA: A Program for People with Early Stage Dementia and their Caregivers

  • Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
  • Saturday, July 21, 2012 - 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
  • Saturday, August 18, 2012 - 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
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Class

Painting: Painting in the Spirit of the Spanish Masters

  • Saturday, July 14, 2012 - 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Saturday, July 21, 2012 - 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
  • Saturday, July 28, 2012 - 10:00 AM–2:00 PM