Get Creative! Classes & Workshops around Dayton
Art class, music and dancing lessons, sewing classes, cooking classes, and more. Discover your creative side and be inspired!
Classes & Creative in Dayton
Humanity Circle w/ Kirtan & Potluck Prasad (Second Sundays)
Sunday, July 12 2026
Humanity Circle is a place to pursue individual spirituality, without dogma, guilt, or shame.
Terrarium Building at Now and Zen DIY Studio
Sunday, July 12 2026
Visit Now and Zen DIY Studio any Thursday-Sunday from 11am-4pm for a terrarium building class!
Glen Helen Threatened and Endangered
Monday, July 13 2026
Discover the fascinating world of birds of prey and the challenges they face in the wild with this engaging educational program from the Glen Helen Raptor Center.
Intermediate Archery Camp for boys and girls 12-16 years old
Monday, July 13 2026
In this intermediate camp, archers will review the core concepts covered in our Beginner Camp and build on those core concepts.
Intermediate Archery Camp for boys and girls 7-11 years old
Monday, July 13 2026
In this intermediate camp, archers will review the core concepts covered in our Beginner Camp and build on those core concepts.
Introducing Camp DNA - Developing New Artists
Monday, July 13 2026
A three-week, full-day summer theatre experience where high school students don't just learn theatre, they LIVE it. Open to rising 9th-12th graders. Acting, playwriting, directing, stage management, producing, tech theatre.
Mini & Junior Farmers Summer Day Camp at Learning Tree Farm
Monday, July 13 2026
Learning Tree Farm is offering Summer Day Camps from July 6th- July 9th & July 13th – July 16th
Summer Art Camp - Dayton Art Institute (Grades 3-5)
Monday, July 13 2026
Introduce your children to the world of art through Summer Art Camps at the DAI. Campers explore the museum with fun gallery games, new interdisciplinary art lessons, creative art projects and more.
Learning Tree Farm Visits the Library - New Lebanon
Tuesday, July 14 2026
Get ready for a farm experience like no other!
Scottish Country Dance Lessons
Tuesday, July 14 2026
Come learn the reels, jigs, and strathspeys of Scotland in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. No experience or partner are required. All you need are comfortable, soft-soled shoes.
Sound Spirit & Body: Monthly Soundbath (Donation-Based)
Tuesday, July 14 2026
Join Jesse Sage of Akunah's Dream and Jeff Wilson for a monthly gathering to recenter the heart, soul, and body.
Splash of Creativity
Tuesday, July 14 2026
Come out and soak up the sun and create something while you enjoy a day at Wilson Pool. A fun and free activity during your visit on select days.
The Foodbank Good-to-Go Backpack Notes
Tuesday, July 14 2026
Each week, Foodbank volunteers build packs full of food to help sustain the children through the weekend. These packs are then given to schools and agencies, who in turn, give them to children they see have a hunger need.
Recovery Dharma: Inquiry Meeting
Wednesday, July 15 2026
Recovery Dharma is a Buddhist inspired, peer-led movement and community, unified by our trust in the potential of each of us to recover and find freedom from the suffering of addiction.
Collage Night
Thursday, July 16 2026
Come get creative in a relaxed gallery setting. No experience necessary. Free for Members of The Contemporary Dayton, $10 at the door for non-Members.
July 16 -Intro to Encaustic Painting
Thursday, July 16 2026
Learn the basics of encaustic painting! In this 2 hour class, participants will explore the basics of encaustic techniques, including layering, mark-making, and surface manipulation.
Thursday Night Kirtan & Prasadam
Thursday, July 16 2026
Put simply, kirtan is the use of call and response singing (using sacred mantras and the names of the Divine) to cultivate love and devotion.
Goddess Kirtan led by Sam & Sarah
Friday, July 17 2026
Join us for a playful, soulful gathering of song, rhythm, and devotion.
Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights
Friday, July 17 2026
We socially dance many types of historical and modern dances. Our emphasis is typically on having fun with partnered social dances, but we also do set dances, circle dances, line dances, and solo dance as well.
Family Open Studio
Saturday, July 18 2026
Join us for a time of open-ended creativity and art making! No signup necessary. We encourage you and your family to just drop in!
Foam Frenzy
Saturday, July 18 2026
Foam Frenzy is a free, family-friendly event and a favorite summer tradition in West Carrollton. Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and join us for an afternoon of bubbly fun in the park.
The One with Goats & Watermelon
Saturday, July 18 2026
It's part watermelon carving, part goat snack time, and 100% summer fun! Create your own carved watermelon while our goats help with the cleanup. Includes goat snuggles, photos, and lots of laughs.
Yeck Artist in Residence Community Workshops at Dayton Art Institute
Saturday, July 18 2026
Our artist-led, two-day workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests, local artists and The Dayton Art Institute through conversation and art making. Select a session option and register early!
Dayton Live Creative Academy Adult Summer Intensive: Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Monday, July 20 2026
Join our DLCA ADULT SUMMER INTENSIVE: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL – a Broadway-style summer experience.
Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Jungle Jam
Monday, July 20 2026
Perfect for our littlest performers, this camp invites kids to explore the jungle through songs from jungle and animal-themed musical theatre favorites, creative drama activities, and plenty of hands-on fun.
Dayton Live Creative Academy: Rise Of The Demon Hunters K-Pop Camp
Monday, July 20 2026
Campers will step into the role of performer heroes as they learn choreography, vocal performance, and character work while building an original ensemble piece set in a dramatic, pop-powered world.
Summer Art Camp - Dayton Art Institute (Grades 1-2)
Monday, July 20 2026
Introduce your children to the world of art! Campers explore the museum with fun gallery games, new interdisciplinary art lessons, creative art projects and more.
