Darien Arts Center

01/09/2025

🎨✨ New Drop-In Classes Now Available! ✨🖌️ 

Let your little one explore their creativity with fun, no-commitment art classes. Drop in and create at the Darien Arts Center! 🖍️ 

Little Artist & You 

👶🎨 Little hands, big creativity! Join our Little Artist & You class with caregivers, and spark creativity together Friday’s from 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM 🌟

Beginning Art Adventures

🌈👩‍🎨 Calling K-2 artists! Join our Beginning Art Adventures class Friday’s from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM for creative fun and new artistic challenges each week 🎨 

 

01/08/2025

🎨✨ Calling all little artists (ages 1-4) and their caregivers!

Join us at DAC for a fun-filled class where creativity and self-expression come alive.

🌟Each week, explore new activities and art mediums, introducing your child to textures, techniques, and the joy of creating.

This is the perfect space for little ones to make new friends, connect with caregivers, and let their imaginations flow! 👩‍🎨🖌️

💡 Reminder: Dress for mess—we’ll be diving into hands-on fun!

📅 Class Dates: 1/10/25 - 3/21/25
⏰ Meeting Times: Friday 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
📍Darien Arts Center

01/07/2025

🎨👯‍♀️ Bond, Move, Create! 👯‍♀️🎨

Join us for our Grown-Up and Me Dance Class at the Darien Arts Center!

🌟 Perfect for little ones (18 months to 3 years) and their grown-ups, this class is all about fun, movement, and making memories together. 💃

🖌️ Explore creativity

🎵 Dance to the rhythm

🤝 Build connections

No experience needed—just comfy clothes and your excitement to move and groove! ✨

📅 1/23/25 - 5/29/25
⏱️ Session 1: Thursdays 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
⏱️ Session 2: Thursdays 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
📍 Darien Arts Center

📲 Sign up now and let’s make magic together! Sign up through the Linketree in our bio. 💖

01/06/2025

🎨✨ Friday night plans?

Join us for a fun and relaxed watercolor workshop from 7:00 PM –9:00 PM on January 17th!

Create 6 custom greeting cards that will wow your friends and family with personalized designs.

🌸💌 Learn techniques like wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and color blending, all while exploring the beauty of this fluid and ethereal medium.

No experience? No problem! Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, our skilled instructor will guide you every step of the way.

🖌️ All materials are provided—just bring your creativity (and your favorite refreshments)!

📅 Don’t miss out—grab your spot now!

01/02/2025

🌷✨ Sign up for Spring Classes at DAC! 🌷✨

Registration is now open for Spring 2025 classes at the Darien Arts Center 🎨🎶 🩰

We have a ton of great classes for dancers, artists and musicians alike!

Some of our offerings include:
    •    Beginning Art Classes
    •    Grown Up & Me Dance Classes
    •    Private Harp & Percussion Lessons

We also provide adult classes in all three disciplines!

Check out our full class offerings at www.darienarts.org

We can’t wait to see you this spring!

12/23/2024

✨ Happy Holidays from the Darien Arts Center! 🎄🎨

As we wrap up an incredible year of creativity, connection, and community, we’re so grateful for the amazing students, artists, and supporters who make DAC such a special place ❤️

Looking ahead to 2025, we’re excited to continue inspiring and growing together! 🎁

12/07/2024

🎄✨ We love our Wreath Making Workshop! ✨🎄

Last night, we had our first wreath making workshop of the season. It was so fun to decorate and start off the holidays season with some festive cheer!

❄️ We have a few more spots left in our next workshop and we would love for you to join us!

🌟 All materials provided—just bring your festive vibes and imagination!

📅 Date: December 13th
🕒 Time: 7 PM - 9 PM
📍 Location: Darien Arts Center

We can’t wait to decorate with you! 🎁

12/04/2024

🎨 Unleash your little artist’s creativity!

🌟 Our fun-filled Beginning Art Adventures class introduces young children to a variety of mediums like clay, paint, and fabric while exploring the basics of line, shape, color, and texture. 

🖌️ Watch their imagination soar as they build confidence, express themselves, and discover that making mistakes is part of the magic! 

Class Details:

🗓️January 10th - March 21st
⏰Fridays, 3:30-4:30
📍Darien Arts Center

✨ Don’t forget to dress for mess—let’s get creative! 👩‍🎨👨‍🎨

 

12/02/2024

✨ Gingerbread House Workshop at the Darien Arts Center!

🏠Get into the holiday spirit with our Gingerbread House Making Workshop!

Join us for a festive afternoon of creativity, sweets, and fun for you and your little one and decorate your own delicious masterpiece 🎄🍬

📅 Date: December 15th
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Darien Arts Center

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss your chance to build sweet holiday memories with us!

11/28/2024

🦃Happy Thanksgiving from the Darien Arts Center! 🍁🍂

Today, we give thanks for the vibrant creativity, passion, and support that our community brings to life every day. From the artists and performers to our dedicated students, volunteers, and patrons – you are the heart of the arts in Darien ❤️

Wishing you a joyful holiday filled with love, gratitude, and a touch of inspiration 🎨🎭🎶

11/22/2024

🌟Get into the holiday spirit with the Darien Arts Center! ✨

We’re thrilled to showcase our festive holiday tree at Lit Tree Lane, hosted by the Darien Library!

🎄✨ Come admire our creativity and enjoy the magic of the season.

🎉 Join us for the Opening Event:

🗓️ Friday, November 29th
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Darien Library

Celebrate with us, explore the beautifully decorated trees, and kick off the holiday season in style! 🎁❄️

The trees will be on display through the first week of January. Be sure to be a part of this beautiful holiday tradition 💫

11/20/2024

🎨✨ Relax & Reset Before the Holidays! ✨🎵

Join us for a special evening of creativity and mindfulness at the Darien Arts Center!

🌟 Create your own masterpiece with artist Karen Siegel using vibrant water media, then unwind with a soothing sound meditation led by certified practitioner Lisa Cooper.

✨ Sound therapy has been shown to reduce stress, boost heart health, improve immunity, and promote relaxation and focus—perfect for the holiday season.

🗓️Date: 11/26/24
⏰ Time: 7PM - 9PM
📍 Location: Darien Arts Center Weatherstone Studio

🧘‍♀️ Yoga mats & art supplies provided!

Reserve your spot today!

11/19/2024

🎄✨ Add a personal touch to your holiday greetings! ✨🎄

Join us for a festive afternoon of watercolor magic at the Darien Arts Center!

Under the guidance of the talented Kathie Milligan, you’ll create stunning, hand-painted holiday cards that are sure to bring joy to your loved ones.

🌟 No experience? No problem—this relaxed workshop is perfect for all skill levels.

🎨 Create, paint, and soak in the holiday spirit as we craft memories together!

🗓️ Date: December 3rd
⏰ Time: 11 AM - 2 PM

📍 Location: Darien Arts Center

Spots fill up fast—reserve yours today! ❤️🎁

11/18/2024

✨🍂 Create, Shine, & Dine! 🍂✨

Kids will love this Fall Luminaries Workshop, where they’ll craft a glowing mason jar lantern with colorful tissue paper, leaves, and unique embellishments—perfect for holiday decorating! 🕯️🎨

After crafting, participants can enjoy a delicious NAYA “Little Habibi” Kids Meal with their classmates! 🥗🍗 Each meal includes a choice of base, protein, toppings, and a drink, plus a fun coloring book and pencils to take home.

🗓️ Date: November 21st
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

📍 Location: NAYA DARIEN

Register online at www.darienarts.org

Don’t miss this fun, festive afternoon! Register now! 🌟

10/07/2024

Whether you are trying to hone your culinary presentation skills, or you just want to put together a beautiful charcuterie board for Friday night festivities, you will love this workshop! Design a 9" round charcuterie platter with kiwi flowers, salami roses, prosciutto ribbons, cheese and more - all with a take-home white box. Sip on your own refreshments while you have fun with friends! Sign up now at darienarts.org for this December 12th evening workshop. All materials and ingredients are included.

10/03/2024

Relax and reset before the holidays! Join us for a restorative evening of creativity, mindfulness and inspiration, and an energizing boost for the holiday season.

At our Art & Meditation Retreat, you will use various water media to make your own piece of art with artist Karen Siegel and then be guided through a sound meditation accompanied by different instruments with Adriana DeSousa.

Sound meditation uses relaxing sounds and tones to focus the mind, reduce stress and anxiety, boost immune and heart health, reduce pain and inflammation, and enhance mindfulness and focus. Studies show that sound meditation lowers cortisol levels, reduces stress, improves heart health, boosts the immune system, and helps manage pain through the release of endorphins.

Sign up now at darienarts.org

At the Darien Arts Center, students of all ages and event attendees deepen their understanding and appreciation of visual & performing arts.