The Delaware CreatiVeterans Program, in partnership with the Delaware Division of the Arts, the Office of Veterans Services and Mariposa Arts, is designed to provide Delaware’s veteran population with opportunities for artistic expression, social interaction, and enhanced mental and physical health through meaningful engagement in the arts.

CreatiVeterans is an eight-week art course, hosted at convenient locations at nonprofit art organizations throughout Delaware.

Led by a trained teaching artist, this course introduces a range of artistic techniques and mediums to explore.

No prior experience is required, as the teaching artist will guide you through each step of the process.

You’ll have the chance to express yourself, connect with fellow veterans, and experience the power of creativity.

Working with Clay – taught by Christine Gonzalez

Participants will learn hand building techniques with clay including pinching, coiling, slab construction, and incorporating texturing techniques and designs in an encouraging, supportive, and respectful space. Participants will also be working with low-fire glazes on their pieces. Projects will include pinch pots, coil pots, cups, and more. Each participant will receive clay and their own set of tools.

The workshop series will culminate with a celebratory event featuring the participants’ artwork. No previous experience is necessary.

Location: New Castle County Art Studio at 310 Kiamensi Road, Wilmington, DE 19804.  You need not reside in the county that the program is being held at.

Cost: FREE for Delaware veterans

Class limit: 12 participants

Class Schedule: Classes will occur on Thursdays from 5-7pm on the following dates:

• January 23, 30

• February 6, 13, 20, 27

• March 6, 13

• Culminating event: March 20

• Participants should expect to attend all class sessions.

  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NEW CASTLE COUNTY - FREE

Gelli Plate Printing with “Es” – taught by Esther Curtis

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: Biggs Museum of American Art at 406 Federal St, Dover, DE 19901.  You need not reside in the county that the program is being held at.

Cost: FREE for Delaware veterans

Class limit: 12 participants

Class Schedule: Classes will occur on Fridays from 1-3pm on the following dates:

• February 7, 14, 28

• March 7, 14, 21, 28

• April 4

• Culminating Event: April 11

• Participants should expect to attend all class sessions.

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The Bold & The Playful: Mixed-Media Collage Making – taught by Vanita Leatherwood

During this eight-session workshop series participants may be playful and bold and anything in between as they experience the fun of mixed-media collage making. In this introductory class participants will explore the use of craft embellishments, paper, and “found art” materials to create mixed-media collages on wood. The creative process includes guided reflection work using music, quotes/affirmations and sharing with others as the catalyst to create three mixed-media pieces of various shapes/sizes. The third and final piece will be a 12”x12 “plaque.

The workshop series will culminate with a celebratory event featuring the participants’ artwork. No previous experience is necessary.

Location: Rehoboth Art League at 12 Dodds Ln, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.  You need not reside in the county that the program is being held at.

Cost: FREE for Delaware veterans

Class limit: 12 participants

Class Schedule: Classes will occur on Wednesdays from 9-11am on the following dates:

• January 15, 29

• February 5, 12, 19, 26

• March 5, 12

• Culminating event: March 19

• Participants should expect to attend all class sessions.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER SUSSEX COUNTY - FREE

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