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SUMMARY:Hopper Master Copy Workshop: The Lee Shore (1928)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Dayton Society of Artists for a master copy workshop focused on The Lee Shore by Edward Hopper. This session will explore Hopper’s use of composition\, light\, and atmosphere through a guided painting exercise\, along with historical insights into the artist and the context surrounding the work.\n \nPainted in 1928\, The Lee Shore reflects Hopper’s ability to convey mood and psychological depth through restraint and simplicity. Participants will work from a reproduction of the painting while analyzing its structure\, value relationships\, and use of color to better understand how Hopper constructed meaning within the scene. Historical tidbits will be shared throughout the workshop\, led by Dayton Society of Artists Historian\, Kathleen Caffrey. \nPLEASE BRING SKETCHBOOK AND PREFERRED MEDIUM.  LIMITED SUPPLIES ARE AVAILABLE. \nDate and Time \nSaturday\, April 25\, 2026 \n1:00–3:00 PM \nLocation \nDayton Society of Artists \n48 High Street \nDayton\, OH 45403 \nCost \nFree for Members \n$10 for Non-Members \nAbout the Workshop \nParticipants will: \nWork from a reproduction of The Lee Shore \nThis workshop is open to all experience levels.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/hopper-master-copy-workshop-the-lee-shore-1928/
LOCATION:Dayton Society of Artists\, 48 High Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pencil and Prompts: Drawing Basics
DESCRIPTION:Sharpen up your sketching skills with a local artist providing you insights and inspirations into the world of drawing. Basic drawing materials provided. Guests are welcome to bring their own graphite drawing materials if desired. No drawing experience necessary. Each session provides insights on a different theme or drawing technique. Experimentation is strongly encouraged. \nCost: \nNon-Members – $35\nMembers – $25 \nPre-registration required  \nLocation:\nDayton Society of Artists\, 48 High Street\, Dayton 45403 \nClass Prompt:  \n \nDate & Time: \n \nSun. April 26\,12:45-2PM \nAbout your Instructor:\nMatthew Burgy is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in sculpture and painting\, with years of experience organizing and leading art workshops. An active member of the local artist community\, Matthew’s work explores movement\, form\, and expression through kinetic sculptures\, jewelry\, and paintings. Matthew continuously collaborates with organizations such as Culture Works to engage the community through his artistic process. He is a proud member of the Front Street artist community\, where he creates\, exhibits\, and sells his work from his studio (#3345) on the third floor of Building 100’s BC entrance. 
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/pencil-and-prompts-drawing-basics-2/
LOCATION:Dayton Society of Artists\, 48 High Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sketcher Social Session: Advanced Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Join in the fun with fellow sketching enthusiasts for an in-depth experience with drawing. Each session provides basic graphite materials and bringing your own advanced dry mediums (charcoal\, chalk\, colored pencil\, etc.) is encouraged. Each session also includes a time for friendly drawing critique and discussion moderated by a local artist of any work made during the session or of a recent drawing that you would like feedback on. Experimentation and imaginative exploration of topics discussed is strongly encouraged! Each month has a different theme and guests are encouraged to collaborate on future themes as desired. \nCost: \nNon-Members – $40\nMembers – $30 \nPre-registration Required \nLocation:\nDayton Society of Artists\, 48 High Street\, Dayton 45403 \nDate & Time: \n \nSun. April 26\, 2:30-4:30PM \nAbout your Instructor:\nMatthew Burgy is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in sculpture and painting\, with years of experience organizing and leading art workshops. An active member of the local artist community\, Matthew’s work explores movement\, form\, and expression through kinetic sculptures\, jewelry\, and paintings. Matthew continuously collaborates with organizations such as Culture Works to engage the community through his artistic process. He is a proud member of the Front Street artist community\, where he creates\, exhibits\, and sells his work from his studio (#3345) on the third floor of Building 100’s BC entrance. 
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/sketcher-social-session-advanced-drawing-2/
LOCATION:Dayton Society of Artists\, 48 High Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Instructed Nude Figure Drawing\, Instructor: Greg Dearth
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a focused and immersive experience in academic figure drawing. This instructed nude figure drawing session offers artists the opportunity to deepen their understanding of anatomy\, proportion\, gesture\, and light through guided study from a live nude model. \nLed by Greg Dearth\, each session includes structured instruction\, demonstrations\, and individualized feedback. Artists will work through a range of timed poses designed to strengthen observational skills and refine technique in a serious\, supportive studio environment. \nParticipants are asked to bring their own drawing materials. Suggested supplies are listed below\, but artists are welcome to work in the dry medium of their choice. Please bring any drawing board\, easel\, or preferred paper needed for your practice. \nTime will also be dedicated to thoughtful critique and discussion\, allowing space for experimentation\, technical growth\, and meaningful artistic exchange. \nCome ready to observe closely\, draw confidently\, and engage deeply in the enduring tradition of figure study. \nCost:\n \nMembers:  $20 \nNon Members:  $30 \nPre-registration Required by April 25\, 2026 \nSuggested Supply List \nSupplies are not included. Please bring what you prefer to work with. \n1 – 18″ x 24″ drawing pad \n(Strathmore 400 Series recommended) \n1 – 18″ x 24″ newsprint pad \nA couple of HB drawing pencils \nOne 2B pencil \nOne or two medium charcoal pencils \n1 kneaded eraser \nDrawing board large enough to accommodate 18″ x 24″ pads \nA couple of binder clips \nSmall utility knife for sharpening pencils \nSmall pad or piece of sandpaper \nLocation:\nDayton Society of Artists\, 48 High Street\, Dayton 45403 \nDate & Time: \nSaturday\, May 2.  930AM-12PM
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/instructed-nude-figure-drawing-instructor-greg-dearth/
LOCATION:Dayton Society of Artists\, 48 High Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Electroforming Jewelry Workshop with Verdigris and Vein(Seamus Martin)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introductory workshop in copper electroforming led by Seamus Martin of Verdigris and Vein.\n \nParticipants will first view a live demonstration of the electroforming process to gain a basic understanding of how a small piece of jewelry is created using this method. Following the demonstration\, participants will be guided in creating their own piece. \nDate: Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\n \nTime: 6:00–8:00 PM \nEach participant’s work will be electroformed after the workshop and will be ready for pickup the following week.\n \nPickup Times: \nFriday\, May 22\, 4:00–8:00 PM \nSaturday\, May 23\,  12:00–5:00 PM \nREGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL MAY 9. Please register in advance to secure your spot.\n \nLocation: \nThe Dayton Society of Artists \n48 High Street  \nDayton\, Ohio. 45403 \nCost: \nNon-Members – $110 \nMembers – $90 \nPre-registration Required \nAbout your Instructor: \nSeamus Martin of Verdigris and Vein works in copper electroforming\, mixed media assemblage\, and unconventional sculpture using bone\, nature-found materials\, recycled elements\, and repurposed objects. He was awarded the Ohio Arts Council’s Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP Grant) for FY 2026.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/electroforming-jewelry-workshop-with-verdigris-and-veinseamus-martin/
LOCATION:Dayton Society of Artists\, 48 High Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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