Delaware Creative Aging Classes
The Access Creative Aging initiative is designed to provide Delaware’s older population with opportunities for artistic expression, social interaction, and enhanced mental and physical health through meaningful engagement in the arts.
Below you’ll find recently announced classes at locations statewide. Registration information will be found within the details and is handled at the library/senior center level (not with the Division of the Arts). If a class is at capacity, we encourage you to ask about a waiting list.
Explore Watercolors
This eight-week program combines demonstration, discussion, and hands-on learning in the art of watercolor painting. Participants will create their own paintings and they will engage in supportive review and sharing of their work with the instructor and their peers. Students will receive a review sheet with each class summarizing terms and techniques.
Location:
Brandywine Hundred Library
1300 Foulk Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
Teaching Artist:
Stephanie Przybylek
Class Time & Dates:
Wednesdays 2:00 – 3:30 pm
September 9, 2026 – November 4, 2026
Culminating Event:
November 4, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Registration Info:
Mindful Drawing
Drawing is good for the brain and the body! It reduces stress, strengthens memory, and releases endorphins. Using a variety of mediums and gentle drawing exercises, students will learn to link the hand with the brain and their inner world with the outer world.
Location:
Appoquinimink Community Library
204 E Main Street
Middletown, DE 19709
Teaching Artist:
Rebecca Howell
Class Time & Dates:
Wednesdays 10:30am – 12:30pm
September 9, 2026 – November 4, 2026
Culminating Event:
November 4, 2026
Registration Info:
Mindful Drawing
Drawing is good for the brain and the body! It reduces stress, strengthens memory, and releases endorphins. Using a variety of mediums and gentle drawing exercises, students will learn to link the hand with the brain and their inner world with the outer world.
Location:
Bear Library
101 Governors Pl
Bear, DE 19701
Teaching Artist:
Rebecca Howell
Class Time & Dates:
Wednesdays 1:30 – 3:30pm
September 9, 2026 – October 28, 2026
Culminating Event:
October 28, 2026 1:30pm
Registration Info:
Paper Petals & Quilled Containers: An Exploration of Dimensional Paper Arts
Participants will learn how to make beautiful botanicals and decorative quilled containers using simple techniques and colorful materials. This hands-on class encourages creativity and artistic exploration while providing opportunities to socialize.
Location:
Frederica Senior Center
216 Market Street
Frederica, DE 19946
Teaching Artist:
Linda Majewski
Class Time & Dates:
Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:30 am
September 8, 2026 – October 27, 2026
Culminating Event:
November 3, 2026 @ 10am
Registration Info:
Please contact Frederica Senior Center for details (302) 335-4555.
Writing Your Life Story: How I Found My Way
Claymore Center will present Writing Your Life Story: How I Found My Way, an eight-week Creative Aging writing program designed to help adults ages 55 and older reflect on their life experiences through storytelling, guided writing, and meaningful conversation.
Location:
Claymore Senior Center
504 S Clayton Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
Teaching Artist:
Stephen Terranova
Class Time & Dates:
Mondays 9:00am – 11:00am
September 14, 2026 – November 2, 2026
Culminating Event:
November 9, 2026
Registration Info:
Please contact Claymore Senior Center for details (302) 428-3170.
You Can Sing!
Do you love music? Have you ever wanted to sing? This is a friendly and welcoming group voice class where you can learn and develop your singing voice. The sessions are designed to be fun and educational while learning more about your individual instrument. Join us as we develop our creativity, control, and confidence through 8 weeks of classes, ending with a final showcase in the 9th week to celebrate each participant’s musical journey.
Location:
Woodlawn Library
2020 W 9th Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
Teaching Artist:
Elizabeth Joy Kelly
Class Time & Dates:
Mondays 10:30am – 12:30pm
September 28, 2026 – November 23, 2026
Culminating Event:
TBD
Registration Info:
Passport to Creativity: A Global Arts Journey
Passport to Creativity is an eight-week arts enrichment program that invites older adults to explore the world through art. Together, we explore a variety of art forms and creative activities. The program combines hands-on artmaking with cultural discovery, allowing participants to experience different artistic traditions, materials, and techniques. No prior artistic experience is required. The focus is on exploration, personal expression, and the joy of learning something new.
Location:
Kingswood Community Center
2300 Bowers Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
Teaching Artist:
Wendy Fantini
Class Time & Dates:
Thursdays 11:30am – 1:00pm
August 20, 2026 – October 8, 2026
Culminating Event:
TBD
Registration Info:
Please contact Kingswood for more information 302-764-9022.
Creative Aging Paint Class Series
The MOT Senior Center proposes an eight-week acrylic painting class designed specifically for adults age 50 and older beginning the week of September 7, 2026 – October 29, 2026. The program will meet once each week for two-hour instructional sessions led by Cynelsa Broderick, a qualified teaching artist and Mimi Berry, the MOT Senior Center’s Programs Manager. Participants will explore painting fundamentals while creating individual works of art in a supportive and encouraging environment. The class will accommodate approximately 15 seniors with varying artistic experience, including beginners.
Location:
MOT Senior Center
300 S Scott Street
Middletown, DE 19709
Teaching Artist:
Cynelsa Broderick
Class Time & Dates:
September 7, 2026 – October 29, 2026
Culminating Event:
October 29, 2026
Registration Info:
Please contact MOT Senior Center for more information 302-978-4758.
Support for Access Creative Aging
The FY27 Access Creative Aging program is funded by the Delaware Division of the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts; a Creative Aging, Creative Futures Grant from the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies and E.A. Michelson; and a federally funded American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Healthy Aging grant from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities.
The program is provided by the Delaware Division of the Arts in partnership with the Delaware Division of Libraires and the Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities.