/// THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th 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. 

/// THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10th 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. 

/// THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 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. 

/// THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12th 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. 

We are excited to offer "Before Camp" for parents who need a little extra time in the morning

The cool part is, these lucky artists get to pick any art materials or projects to work on with the teacher. It's a small group and the kids LOVE that special time. 

/// FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH 12-2PM \\\ Draw from the figure, nude or sparsely dressed, in our Project Space. Expect traditional short poses, leading up to a longer pose. We have a facilitator, but no instruction is given. No oil paints or turpentine.

Must be 18 and up. Bring your own drawing supplies (check next door at Rocky Water Mercantile). Or basic kits will be available at the door.

/// SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12th FROM 3-5PM \\\ Join Textile and Mix Media Artist, Midge Baudouin, for a few fun hours of playful experimentation with surface design. This technique class will cover “free form” silk screening and the use of thermofax screens, creating backgrounds of colors with acrylic paints on 100% cotton muslin, paper and cardboard. 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. 

You will leave the workshop with a “fearless” attitude and big out of the box thinking! 

All Supplies Included. 

/// SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH FROM 3-5PM \\\ Join Textile and Mix Media Artist, Midge Baudouin for a 2.5 hours fun hours of playful experimentation with gelli plate surface design on Paper and Fabric. This Freestyle class will cover a “free form” Gelli Plate Mono printing process and innovative mark making techniques using found objects, stencils and cutouts. Creating imaginative, original and surprising backgrounds for paper and fabric collage. 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. Always unique and magical. The possibilities are endless.

You will leave the workshop with a “fearless” attitude and big out

of the box thinking!

All Supplies Included. Let’s have some fun.

/// SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd FROM 3-5PM \\\ Join Textile and Mix Media Artist, Midge Baudouin, for a few fun hours of playful experimentation with surface design. Work on constructing a small art fabric collage with guided instructions and demos on Midge's process of background, subject matter, layering, patterns, and more! 

You will leave the workshop with a “fearless” attitude and big out of the box thinking! 

All ages and experience levels welcome. All Supplies Included. 

/// FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH FROM 7PM-9PM \\\ Drawing, 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! No Experience Necessary. 

$25.  Online or at the door, if spots remain

Fine Print: No Cameras. No Creeps. Must be 21 and up. Bring your own drawing supplies  (check next door at Rocky Water Mercantile). Or basic kits will be available at the door.

/// FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH FROM 7PM-9PM \\\ Drawing, 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! No Experience Necessary. 

$25.  Online or at the door, if spots remain

Fine Print: No Cameras. No Creeps. Must be 21 and up. Bring your own drawing supplies  (check next door at Rocky Water Mercantile). Or basic kits will be available at the door.

/// FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH FROM 7PM-9PM \\\ Drawing, 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! No Experience Necessary. 

$25.  Online or at the door, if spots remain

Fine Print: No Cameras. No Creeps. Must be 21 and up. Bring your own drawing supplies  (check next door at Rocky Water Mercantile). Or basic kits will be available at the door.

/// FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13TH FROM 7PM-9PM \\\ Drawing, 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! No Experience Necessary. 

$25.  Online or at the door, if spots remain

Fine Print: No Cameras. No Creeps. Must be 21 and up. Bring your own drawing supplies  (check next door at Rocky Water Mercantile). Or basic kits will be available at the door.

/// SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND THRU SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD 9AM-4PM \\\  Join Derek for a two-day workshop in collage, using recycled magazines and more. Truly No Experience Necessary. Collage has a wonderful history as a medium that takes your mind beyond the trappings of realism and linear thinking – and we will gladly continue the rule-breaking tradition.

We start with brief exercises introducing you to the concepts of collage, which build your skills and understanding for a longer project the second day. In this longer project, Derek will share his approach to what has become his signature style – while helping you honor your own direction.

Derek encourages you to consider a single object or simple still life. However, don’t feel like you must know what you’ll make before you come to Day 1. The journey of discovery is indeed the point. Along the way, Derek will assist you in opening your mind to the possibilities of new textures, meanings, and spatial depth in your work. He’ll demo and lead group discussion, which will include a touch of art history as well. Lunch from within the local Eau Gallie Arts District is included!

Supply list and hotel/accommodation suggestions available upon registration.

Location: Derek’s studio at 1418 Highland Ave in Melbourne, FL

Art Jam. Saturdays Starting October 5, 2024 

Get ready for 6 weeks of seriously fun art projects exploring a variety of media such as-

Paint, Collage, Print Making, Clay, Fiber Art, Watercolor, 3D sculpture & more!

Weekly prompts will guide our artists into creating their next masterpiece with themes including-

Robot Recycle, Art in Nature, Miniatures,  and Instrument Making!

Art Jam aims to teach skills and techniques in an engaging environment that allows students to unlock creative strategies and discover new passions, all while fostering their current talents, interests, and ideas.

When:  Saturdays, Starting October 5, 2024

Who: Kids in two age groups: 

Ages 6-10:  10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 
Price: 6 Week Course $225, + $25 for materials. 

Where? Derek Gores Gallery, 1418 Highland Ave, Melbourne, FL 32935

More info:

Parents! Stroll the Eau Gallie Arts District, grab a coffee, check out the galleries and shops.

If you miss a class, let us know and we can provide a take-home kit.

Taught by Local Artist and Educator ~ Rebecca King. 

Register here: https://derekgores.com/classes/

Art Jam. Saturdays Starting October 5, 2024 

Get ready for 6 weeks of seriously fun art projects exploring a variety of media such as-

Paint, Collage, Print Making, Clay, Fiber Art, Watercolor, 3D sculpture & more!

Weekly prompts will guide our artists into creating their next masterpiece with themes including-

Robot Recycle, Art in Nature, Miniatures,  and Instrument Making!

Art Jam aims to teach skills and techniques in an engaging environment that allows students to unlock creative strategies and discover new passions, all while fostering their current talents, interests, and ideas.”

When:  Saturdays, starting October 5.

Who: Kids in two age groups:  

Ages 11-14:  1pm - 2:30pm

Price: 6 Week Course   $225, + $25 for materials. 

Where? Derek Gores Gallery, 1418 Highland Ave, Melbourne, FL 32935

More info:

Parents! Stroll the Eau Gallie Arts District, grab a coffee, check out the galleries and shops.

If you miss a class, let us know and we can provide a take-home kit.

*FREE DEMO DAY SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2024*

Taught by Local Artist and Educator~ Rebecca King. 

Register here: https://derekgores.com/classes/