Upcoming CreatiVeterans Classes
Discover upcoming free art classes through CreatiVeterans, created especially for Delaware veterans. Whether you are trying something new or returning to a favorite medium, each class offers space to create and connect.
The Courage to Create
We are all born creative and often just need direction, opportunity, and a safe space to explore. With just paper and pencil, you’ll begin discovering your own visual language—letting go of “perfect” and embracing mistakes as part of the process. This course explores new ways of seeing through both realism and abstract art. Using graphite and a variety of colorful drawing materials, you’ll build confidence, crush creative fear, and express your unique point of view.
The workshop series will culminate with a celebratory event featuring the participants’ artwork. No previous experience is necessary.
Location:
American Legion Stahl Post 30
156 A N Dupont Hwy
New Castle, DE 19720
Teaching Artist:
Jane Quartarone
Class Time & Dates:
Wednesdays from 3:00 – 5:00 pm
April 8 – June 3, 2026
Culminating Event:
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 @ 3:00 pm
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Gelli Plate Printing with Es
Try out this incredibly satisfying art form and rethink how you “paint.” A gelli plate is a gelatin-like plate made of solidified mineral oil. We will explore transferring magazine images, preserving nature and everything in between! Create beautiful gelli plate art, page after page, learn the basics, and dive into more complex projects throughout the course of this class. The possibilities are endless!
The workshop series will culminate with a celebratory event featuring the participants’ artwork. No previous experience is necessary.
Location:
Smyrna VFW Post 8801
4941 Wheatleys Pond Rd
Smyrna, DE 19977
Teaching Artist:
Es Curtis
Class Time & Dates:
Tuesdays from 5:00 – 7:00 pm
April 7 – June 2, 2026
Culminating Event:
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Registration Info:
The Power of Visual Creativity
Drawing inspiration from iconic artists and our own lives, this class explores a wide range of materials—from paint and paper to graphic images, natural objects, and upcycled items. Participants will tap into their creative power, strengthen skills, and learn more about their personal creative process while building community with fellow Veterans. Open to all levels, classes include material introductions, demonstrations, one-on-one and group guidance, journal prompts, and guided meditations to help you discover your own creative voice.
The workshop series will culminate with a celebratory event featuring the participants’ artwork. No previous experience is necessary.
Location:
American Legion Post 17
113 American Legion Rd
Lewes, DE 19958
Teaching Artist:
Barbara Calkins
Class Time & Dates:
Thursdays from 12:00 – 2:00 pm
April 9 – June 4, 2026
Culminating Event:
Thursday, June 2, 2026 @ 12:00 pm
Registration Info: