Hands pulling a colorful monoprint in a bright art studio class

Classes + Creative Experiences

Learn, Make and Connect

The same curiosity, storytelling and sense of connection found in Danielle's exhibitions, brought into welcoming, hands-on art experiences for adults, children, teens and lifelong learners.

Registration open

Upcoming Classes

Confirmed sessions with dates and registration. Classes are taught at Pacific View Arts Center and registration is handled through Encinitas Parks & Recreation.

  • August 18 – September 15, 2026

    Intro to Printmaking: Monoprinting

    Pacific View Arts Center

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  • August 19 – September 16, 2026

    Inspired by Art History

    Pacific View Arts Center

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  • August 20 – September 17, 2026

    Watercolor Basics: Botanicals

    Pacific View Arts Center

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  • August 20 – September 17, 2026

    Kids Sculpture Techniques

    Pacific View Arts Center

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  • September 22 – October 20, 2026

    Intro to Printmaking: Screenprinting

    Pacific View Arts Center

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  • September 22 – October 20, 2026

    Kids Art Exploration

    Pacific View Arts Center

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  • September 24 – October 22, 2026

    Watercolor Basics: Seascapes

    Pacific View Arts Center

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  • September 24 – October 29, 2026

    Kids Sculpture Techniques

    Pacific View Arts Center

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  • October 7 – October 21, 2026

    Cyanotype: 3-Part Exploration

    Pacific View Arts Center

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  • October 13 – 15, 2026

    Art Camp for Grown-Ups

    Pacific View Arts Center

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  • November 3 – December 8, 2026

    Intro to Printmaking: Linocut

    Pacific View Arts Center

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  • November 3 – December 8, 2026

    Kids Art Exploration

    Pacific View Arts Center

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  • November 4 – December 19, 2026

    Inspired by Art History

    Pacific View Arts Center

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  • November 5 – December 10, 2026

    Watercolor Basics: Landscapes

    Pacific View Arts Center

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  • November 5 – December 10, 2026

    Kids Sculpture Techniques

    Pacific View Arts Center

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  • December 15, 2026

    Holiday Printmaking Workshop: Cards and Gift Bags

    Pacific View Arts Center

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  • December 16, 2026

    Holiday Collage Card Making

    Pacific View Arts Center

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Adult Classes

Relaxed, supportive sessions that help you rediscover the joy of making — no experience required.

Watercolor seascape painting in progress beside a palette and brush on a wooden table

Watercolor

Learn how water, pigment and paper work together — from simple washes and colour mixing to loose, expressive painting. Sessions balance technique with plenty of room to experiment.

For
Adults, teens, seniors
Level
All levels — beginners welcome
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Hands pulling a colorful monoprint from a plate in a studio class

Printmaking

An introduction to making multiples by hand. Depending on the session, artists work with monoprinting, linocut relief carving or screen printing, and leave with a small series of finished prints.

For
Adults, teens, groups
Level
All levels — beginners welcome
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Deep blue cyanotype print of ferns and eucalyptus drying in sunlight

Cyanotype

Using a nineteenth-century photographic process, participants arrange plants and objects on light-sensitive paper and let the sun do the printing — a favourite for anyone drawn to nature and happy accidents.

For
Adults, families, community groups
Level
All levels — beginners welcome
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Layered mixed media collage of torn sage and terracotta paper stitched with thread

Mixed Media Art

Collage, paint, paper, thread and found materials come together in layered work that rewards curiosity. Ideal for anyone who wants permission to experiment rather than follow a formula.

For
Adults, teens, seniors
Level
All levels — beginners welcome
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Bright layered printing ink textures on a studio surface

Screen Printing

Build a simple stencil, mix ink and pull crisp graphic prints onto paper or textiles. A satisfying, high-energy session that works especially well for groups.

For
Adults, teens, groups
Level
All levels
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Colorful monoprint being lifted from an inked plate

Monoprinting

Monoprinting is painting and printing at once — a direct, playful process where every pull is unique and mistakes usually become the most interesting part.

For
Adults, teens, seniors
Level
All levels
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Carved relief printing block and rich ink on a studio table

Linocut

Design, carve and hand-print a relief block. Sessions cover safe carving, ink consistency and how to print a clean, even edition without a press.

For
Adults, teens
Level
Beginner to intermediate
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Sculptural arrangement of a pumpkin and succulents in warm natural light

Sculpture

Hands-on building with clay, paper, wire and found objects. A tactile, forgiving way to think about form, balance and scale.

For
Adults, children, seniors
Level
All levels
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
A studio table set with a variety of art materials ready for a class

Art Exploration

A guided tour through several mediums, designed for people who aren't sure where to start — or who want to find out what they love before committing to one path.

For
Adults, children, teens, seniors
Level
All levels — beginners welcome
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Contemporary artwork installed in a light-filled gallery space

Art History-Inspired Projects

Each session begins with a short, lively look at an artist or movement, then moves straight into the studio to make something of your own in response.

For
Adults, teens, seniors
Level
All levels
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced

Children + Teen Classes

Process-based projects that build confidence, curiosity and creative problem-solving with real materials.

Watercolor seascape painting in progress beside a palette and brush on a wooden table

Watercolor

Learn how water, pigment and paper work together — from simple washes and colour mixing to loose, expressive painting. Sessions balance technique with plenty of room to experiment.

For
Adults, teens, seniors
Level
All levels — beginners welcome
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Hands pulling a colorful monoprint from a plate in a studio class

Printmaking

An introduction to making multiples by hand. Depending on the session, artists work with monoprinting, linocut relief carving or screen printing, and leave with a small series of finished prints.

For
Adults, teens, groups
Level
All levels — beginners welcome
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Deep blue cyanotype print of ferns and eucalyptus drying in sunlight

Cyanotype

Using a nineteenth-century photographic process, participants arrange plants and objects on light-sensitive paper and let the sun do the printing — a favourite for anyone drawn to nature and happy accidents.

For
Adults, families, community groups
Level
All levels — beginners welcome
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Layered mixed media collage of torn sage and terracotta paper stitched with thread

Mixed Media Art

Collage, paint, paper, thread and found materials come together in layered work that rewards curiosity. Ideal for anyone who wants permission to experiment rather than follow a formula.

For
Adults, teens, seniors
Level
All levels — beginners welcome
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Bright layered printing ink textures on a studio surface

Screen Printing

Build a simple stencil, mix ink and pull crisp graphic prints onto paper or textiles. A satisfying, high-energy session that works especially well for groups.

For
Adults, teens, groups
Level
All levels
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Colorful monoprint being lifted from an inked plate

Monoprinting

Monoprinting is painting and printing at once — a direct, playful process where every pull is unique and mistakes usually become the most interesting part.

For
Adults, teens, seniors
Level
All levels
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Carved relief printing block and rich ink on a studio table

Linocut

Design, carve and hand-print a relief block. Sessions cover safe carving, ink consistency and how to print a clean, even edition without a press.

For
Adults, teens
Level
Beginner to intermediate
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Sculptural arrangement of a pumpkin and succulents in warm natural light

Sculpture

Hands-on building with clay, paper, wire and found objects. A tactile, forgiving way to think about form, balance and scale.

For
Adults, children, seniors
Level
All levels
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
A studio table set with a variety of art materials ready for a class

Art Exploration

A guided tour through several mediums, designed for people who aren't sure where to start — or who want to find out what they love before committing to one path.

For
Adults, children, teens, seniors
Level
All levels — beginners welcome
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Contemporary artwork installed in a light-filled gallery space

Art History-Inspired Projects

Each session begins with a short, lively look at an artist or movement, then moves straight into the studio to make something of your own in response.

For
Adults, teens, seniors
Level
All levels
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced

Seniors + Lifelong Learners

Gentle, engaging workshops designed for connection, memory and creative wellbeing.

Watercolor seascape painting in progress beside a palette and brush on a wooden table

Watercolor

Learn how water, pigment and paper work together — from simple washes and colour mixing to loose, expressive painting. Sessions balance technique with plenty of room to experiment.

For
Adults, teens, seniors
Level
All levels — beginners welcome
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Deep blue cyanotype print of ferns and eucalyptus drying in sunlight

Cyanotype

Using a nineteenth-century photographic process, participants arrange plants and objects on light-sensitive paper and let the sun do the printing — a favourite for anyone drawn to nature and happy accidents.

For
Adults, families, community groups
Level
All levels — beginners welcome
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Layered mixed media collage of torn sage and terracotta paper stitched with thread

Mixed Media Art

Collage, paint, paper, thread and found materials come together in layered work that rewards curiosity. Ideal for anyone who wants permission to experiment rather than follow a formula.

For
Adults, teens, seniors
Level
All levels — beginners welcome
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Colorful monoprint being lifted from an inked plate

Monoprinting

Monoprinting is painting and printing at once — a direct, playful process where every pull is unique and mistakes usually become the most interesting part.

For
Adults, teens, seniors
Level
All levels
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Sculptural arrangement of a pumpkin and succulents in warm natural light

Sculpture

Hands-on building with clay, paper, wire and found objects. A tactile, forgiving way to think about form, balance and scale.

For
Adults, children, seniors
Level
All levels
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
A studio table set with a variety of art materials ready for a class

Art Exploration

A guided tour through several mediums, designed for people who aren't sure where to start — or who want to find out what they love before committing to one path.

For
Adults, children, teens, seniors
Level
All levels — beginners welcome
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Contemporary artwork installed in a light-filled gallery space

Art History-Inspired Projects

Each session begins with a short, lively look at an artist or movement, then moves straight into the studio to make something of your own in response.

For
Adults, teens, seniors
Level
All levels
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced

Private Groups

Celebrations, family gatherings and small groups who want a shared creative experience.

Watercolor seascape painting in progress beside a palette and brush on a wooden table

Watercolor

Learn how water, pigment and paper work together — from simple washes and colour mixing to loose, expressive painting. Sessions balance technique with plenty of room to experiment.

For
Adults, teens, seniors
Level
All levels — beginners welcome
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Hands pulling a colorful monoprint from a plate in a studio class

Printmaking

An introduction to making multiples by hand. Depending on the session, artists work with monoprinting, linocut relief carving or screen printing, and leave with a small series of finished prints.

For
Adults, teens, groups
Level
All levels — beginners welcome
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Deep blue cyanotype print of ferns and eucalyptus drying in sunlight

Cyanotype

Using a nineteenth-century photographic process, participants arrange plants and objects on light-sensitive paper and let the sun do the printing — a favourite for anyone drawn to nature and happy accidents.

For
Adults, families, community groups
Level
All levels — beginners welcome
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Layered mixed media collage of torn sage and terracotta paper stitched with thread

Mixed Media Art

Collage, paint, paper, thread and found materials come together in layered work that rewards curiosity. Ideal for anyone who wants permission to experiment rather than follow a formula.

For
Adults, teens, seniors
Level
All levels — beginners welcome
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Bright layered printing ink textures on a studio surface

Screen Printing

Build a simple stencil, mix ink and pull crisp graphic prints onto paper or textiles. A satisfying, high-energy session that works especially well for groups.

For
Adults, teens, groups
Level
All levels
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Colorful monoprint being lifted from an inked plate

Monoprinting

Monoprinting is painting and printing at once — a direct, playful process where every pull is unique and mistakes usually become the most interesting part.

For
Adults, teens, seniors
Level
All levels
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Carved relief printing block and rich ink on a studio table

Linocut

Design, carve and hand-print a relief block. Sessions cover safe carving, ink consistency and how to print a clean, even edition without a press.

For
Adults, teens
Level
Beginner to intermediate
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Sculptural arrangement of a pumpkin and succulents in warm natural light

Sculpture

Hands-on building with clay, paper, wire and found objects. A tactile, forgiving way to think about form, balance and scale.

For
Adults, children, seniors
Level
All levels
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
A studio table set with a variety of art materials ready for a class

Art Exploration

A guided tour through several mediums, designed for people who aren't sure where to start — or who want to find out what they love before committing to one path.

For
Adults, children, teens, seniors
Level
All levels — beginners welcome
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced

Corporate + Community Experiences

Hands-on art experiences that help teams and communities connect, collaborate and see one another differently.

Hands pulling a colorful monoprint from a plate in a studio class

Printmaking

An introduction to making multiples by hand. Depending on the session, artists work with monoprinting, linocut relief carving or screen printing, and leave with a small series of finished prints.

For
Adults, teens, groups
Level
All levels — beginners welcome
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Deep blue cyanotype print of ferns and eucalyptus drying in sunlight

Cyanotype

Using a nineteenth-century photographic process, participants arrange plants and objects on light-sensitive paper and let the sun do the printing — a favourite for anyone drawn to nature and happy accidents.

For
Adults, families, community groups
Level
All levels — beginners welcome
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Layered mixed media collage of torn sage and terracotta paper stitched with thread

Mixed Media Art

Collage, paint, paper, thread and found materials come together in layered work that rewards curiosity. Ideal for anyone who wants permission to experiment rather than follow a formula.

For
Adults, teens, seniors
Level
All levels — beginners welcome
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Bright layered printing ink textures on a studio surface

Screen Printing

Build a simple stencil, mix ink and pull crisp graphic prints onto paper or textiles. A satisfying, high-energy session that works especially well for groups.

For
Adults, teens, groups
Level
All levels
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
A studio table set with a variety of art materials ready for a class

Art Exploration

A guided tour through several mediums, designed for people who aren't sure where to start — or who want to find out what they love before committing to one path.

For
Adults, children, teens, seniors
Level
All levels — beginners welcome
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced
Contemporary artwork installed in a light-filled gallery space

Art History-Inspired Projects

Each session begins with a short, lively look at an artist or movement, then moves straight into the studio to make something of your own in response.

For
Adults, teens, seniors
Level
All levels
Dates
Upcoming dates to be announced

Looking for something that isn't listed?

Danielle teaches 10 core class formats and builds custom sessions for schools, senior communities, workplaces and private groups.

What Could We Create Together?

Whether you are developing an exhibition, looking for curatorial guidance or searching for a meaningful creative experience, Danielle would love to hear what you are imagining.