Get Creative! Classes & Workshops around Dayton

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Classes & Creative in Dayton

Moss and Mocktails

Moss and Mocktails

Saturday, May 02 2026

Join Now and Zen DIY for a mom's morning out with "mimosas" while you design a beautiful 8" x 8" piece of wall art using preserved moss and other interesting natural elements. A truly unique accent for your home!

Beltane Celebration: Snacks & Craft

Beltane Celebration: Snacks & Craft

Sunday, May 03 2026

Join us in the Temple for an afternoon celebrating Beltane!

Victorian Afternoon Teas at Patterson Homestead

Victorian Afternoon Teas at Patterson Homestead

Sunday, May 03 2026

Join us for an authentic three course tea service by costumed interpreters and learn about the Patterson family. Advance Registration Required.

Wooly Wonders: Spring on the Farm!

Wooly Wonders: Spring on the Farm!

Saturday, May 09 2026

It is Baby Season at Learning Tree Farm and we kick it off with our WOOLY WONDERS event!

Collage Night

Collage Night

Thursday, May 14 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.

Second Annual Fairy Fest @ Learning Tree Farm

Second Annual Fairy Fest @ Learning Tree Farm

Saturday, May 30 2026

Step into a world of wonder and magic at our family-friendly, Second Annual Fairy Festival!

Special Interest Tour – How’s the Weather? - Dayton Art Institute

Special Interest Tour – How’s the Weather? - Dayton Art Institute

Saturday, May 30 2026

DAI’s Special Interest Tours are community tours with specialized themes! Explore the museum and make new connections! Invoke your creative spirit following the tour with a quick, make-and-take art activity.

Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: TBD The Musical

Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: TBD The Musical

Monday, June 01 2026

In DLCA SUMMER CAMP: TBD THE MUSICAL, teaching artists will guide participants through a creative process that leads to self-discovery, self-expression, and social emotional exploration.

Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Pop Goes Broadway

Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Pop Goes Broadway

Monday, June 08 2026

It’s the perfect place for young performers to explore pop music through musical theatre and shine together on the stage!

Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Comedy Camp

Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Comedy Camp

Monday, June 08 2026

Campers stretch their comedy muscles in acting, singing, slapstick, and more!

Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Imaginators

Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Imaginators

Monday, June 15 2026

In DLCA SUMMER CAMP: IMAGINATORS, campers use their voice, body, and creativity to learn and experience performing like never before.

Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Mini Imaginators

Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Mini Imaginators

Monday, June 15 2026

DLCA SUMMER CAMP: MINI IMAGINATORS is the perfect way for your rising star to explore different aspects of theatre using very familiar stories.

Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Tiny Broadway Stars

Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Tiny Broadway Stars

Monday, June 15 2026

Campers will sing, dance, and act while building confidence, listening skills, and imagination in a supportive, joyful environment.

Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Welcome To Hawkins

Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Welcome To Hawkins

Monday, June 15 2026

Campers will explore acting, movement, storytelling, and ensemble work while building a thrilling narrative filled with secret labs, strange creatures, and heroic friendships.

Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Beetlejuice Intensive

Dayton Live Creative Academy Summer Camp: Beetlejuice Intensive

Monday, June 22 2026

Participants will work with local theatre professionals, artists, and BEETLEJUICE: THE MUSICAL company members (when possible), in sessions filled with the music, dance, and scene work from this wildly popular musical!

Summer Art Camp - Dayton Art Institute (Grades 1-2)

Summer Art Camp - Dayton Art Institute (Grades 1-2)

Monday, June 22 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.

Summer Art Camp - Dayton Art Institute (Grades 3-5)

Summer Art Camp - Dayton Art Institute (Grades 3-5)

Monday, June 29 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.

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