UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS
Derek Gores Gallery is thrilled to offer a variety of art classes for all experience levels and ages.
Whether you’re just starting out, looking for date night or girls’ night ideas, or looking to expand your artistic skills, we are happy to be your Art Hub.
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Opening Reception for Rock, Paper, Scissors
Show up from November 3rd – 26th | Opening Reception Friday, November 3rd from 6PM – 8PM | Artwork celebrating Music Greats like Bruce Springsteen, Van Halen, Nirvana, and more, from artists Andrew Spear, Derek Gores, and more to be announced!
Beginning Drawing with Art More Place
Mondays from 6:30PM – 8:30PM | In this 6 week class, students learn fundamental graphite drawing techniques to enhance their artistic expressions. Projects include an introduction to still life and portrait drawing. | $150/6 weeks
IntuiMix with Carol Muro of Art More Place
Tuesdays from 12PM – 2PM | IntuiMix is an Intuitive Mixed Media Class which provides students weekly prompts and guidance to help enable expressive mark making, painting, collage work, and more! The ultimate “me time” for creative people. (Ages 16+) | $95/month
Dramatic Draw with Art More Place
Tuesdays from 6:30PM – 8:30PM | In this course, students will learn a variety of techniques to expressively render subjects including humans, animals, plants, and still life. Students of all levels will learn to loosen up and draw subjects quicker and more accurately, with impressive results. (Ages 16+) | $95/month
Wednesday Kids Art with Art More Place
Wednesdays from 4:45PM – 5:45PM | Kids can enjoy weekly projects exploring a variety of mediums, including graphite, colored pencil, watercolor, pen work, and more! Students will learn to do both stylized and realistic art with a wide range of themes and subjects. Perfect for the creative student wanting to excel, while having fun with like-minded friends. (Ages 8-11) | $65/month
Paint & Pencil with Carol Muro of Art More Place
Wednesdays from 6:30PM – 8:30PM | In this guided class, students will learn many different tips and techniques for a variety of mediums, including graphite, colored pencil, watercolor, and more! We will produce art that ranges from abstract to realistic. (Ages 16+) | $95/month
Stitch Society Fiber Art Meetup
Thursdays from 5PM – 7PM | Jump in on our new weekly meetup for all things fiber art! Bring a project to work on, or grab a kit at Rocky Water Mercantile. All ages and experience levels welcome! Drop in any time during 5-7pm. | FREE
Afterschool Art Jam with Danielle Dolmaten
Fridays from 2:30PM – 3:30PM | This month long class allows students to explore exciting materials each week including paint, fabric/textiles, 3D found object sculptures, markers, items found in nature, and certainly glitter and special effects. We will study from some of the greatest artists, and learn a little art history along the way! (Ages 8-11) | $65/month
Semester begins Nov. 3rd. Limited Space, Reserve Now!
Teen Artz with Carol Muro of Art More Place
Fridays from 4PM – 6PM | This is the class for advancing in drawing, painting, and mixed media, for learning to stylize or be realistic with a wide range of subjects, and for having fun with like-minded friends. This is the class for the artistic student wanting to excel. (Ages 12-16) | $95/month
Parent & Me Art Workshop
Saturdays from 11:30AM – 12:30PM | Our Parent & Me Art Workshop provides a unique opportunity for children to explore their creativity alongside a parent or family member. Together, they will bond, learn new artistic techniques, and create lasting memories through the power of art. (Ages 4-8) | $65/month
Semester begins Nov. 4th. Limited Space, Reserve Now!
Studio Social
Every 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Sunday of the Month | Meet Creatives of all stripes. Bring something to work on, or not, jump in on a prompt or game. Let’s Build that Creative Community while we’re at it. All disciplines are welcome. | FREE
Marketing for Artists with Derek Gores
Saturday, Nov. 4th from 1PM – 3PM | Learn from Derek Gores as he shares his own experiences in marketing art, as well as hands-on activities to create powerful visibility for your artwork. All art forms and disciplines are welcome. | $25
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Acrylic Painting with Dave Jones
Tuesdays from 2:30PM – 4:00PM – In this course, students will learn acrylic paint techniques, basic color theory, paint mixing, composing a successful acrylic painting, and more with expert instruction and individual coaching from Dave Jones. Students will produce at least 1 complete painting over the 4 week course. | $115/month
Semester begins Nov. 7th. Limited Space, Reserve Now!
Abstract Acrylic Painting with Dave Jones
Tuesdays from 4:30PM – 6:00PM – This course is for students who are interested in abstract painting and want guidance in developing their own abstract style and techniques. Students will learn about different abstract painting styles, painting composition, paint mixing, tools and more, with expert instruction and individual coaching from abstract artist Dave Jones. Students will produce at least 1 complete painting over the 4 week course. | $115/month
Semester begins Nov. 7th. Limited Space, Reserve Now!
Paint Like Bob Ross with Bob Holby
Thursday, November 9th from 1PM – 5PM | Paint in the spirit of TV’s Number One Art Show The Joy of Painting, with expert instruction from Certified Bob Ross Instructor, Bob Holby! Bob will guide you step-by-step to create a Bob Ross Painting of your own. Learn to paint the world’s most popular painting method, the Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Technique! And as always, No Experience Necessary. | $100
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Black Pumpkin Society Interactive Adventure
Friday, November 10th from 6PM – 9PM & Saturday, November 11th from 2PM – 5PM & 6PM – 9PM | Enter the world of Mystery Club in this strange immersive scavenger hunt where you will encounter live actors, solve mysteries, and scour the Eau Gallie Arts District for clues on how to stop a strange calamity! | $50
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Make A Mini Collage with Derek Gores
Friday, November 17th from 6 – 8PM | Create a stunning collage with this expert-led workshop. Learn from artist Derek Gores, who has made collages for Tiffany and Co, Hotel Bel-Air, and countless private collectors, as he leads you through a mini masterpiece of your own. Truly, no experience necessary. | $100
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Freestyle Fabrics with Midge Baudouin
Saturday, Nov. 18th from 1PM – 4PM | Join Textile and Mixed Media Artist, Midge Baudouin, for a few fun hours of playful experimentation with surface design. You will be examining different and exciting ways to layer color and pattern, as well as exploring the power of simple mark making with found objects. The possibilities are endless! | $45
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Dr. Sketchy’s Anti Art: Rock, Paper, Scissors
Saturday, Nov. 18th from 7PM-9PM | Drawings, Drinks, Dames, or so the saying goes. This is NOT the same old boring art drawing class. Expect a model in costume, expect cool vibe, cool music, cool drinks, and expect yourself to draw the scene – Stick Figures Welcome! Truly No Experience Necessary. (21+) | $25
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Figure Drawing
Sunday, Nov. 26th from 12-2:30PM | Draw from the figure, nude or sparsely dressed, in our Project Space. Expect traditional short poses, leading up to a longer pose. No instruction is given, draw at your own pace. (18+) | $20
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Opening Reception for 12 x 12
Friday, December 1st from 6PM – 8PM | This exclusive art exhibition showcases a curated collection of unique small artworks (no larger than 12″x12″ to be exact) perfect for gifting this holiday season! | FREE
Kids Holiday Gift Workshop
Saturday, December 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd from 1PM – 3PM | An exciting and creative opportunity for kids to craft unique art gifts for their loved ones this holiday season! Drop your kids off for two hours of fun-filled festivities. Kids will have the opportunity to create three different art gifts, carefully wrapped and tagged for take-home. | $40
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Dr. Sketchy’s Anti Art: Naughty Santa
Friday, December 8th from 7PM-9PM | Drawings, Drinks, Dames, or so the saying goes. This is NOT the same old boring art drawing class. Expect a model in costume, expect cool vibe, cool music, cool drinks, and expect yourself to draw the scene – Stick Figures Welcome! Truly No Experience Necessary. (21+) | $25
Limited Space, Reserve Now!
Paint Like Bob Ross with Bob Holby
Thursday, December 14th from 1PM – 5PM | Paint in the spirit of TV’s Number One Art Show The Joy of Painting, with expert instruction from Certified Bob Ross Instructor, Bob Holby! Bob will guide you step-by-step to create a Bob Ross Painting of your own. Learn to paint the world’s most popular painting method, the Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet Technique! And as always, No Experience Necessary. | $100
Limited Space, Reserve Now!