Fall Short Courses & Workshops

Looking for a shorter art class or weekend workshop in Dallas this fall? The Creative Arts Center's short courses and workshops are built for focused learning without the eight-week commitment — single-session workshops, weekend intensives, and multi-week short course classes that fit around a full schedule.

These are the classes to choose when you want to try a new medium, learn one specific technique, or make something start to finish in an afternoon. Build a ring in the jewelry studio, throw a few bowls, or spend a Saturday on watercolor or printmaking. Many make excellent gifts, or a first introduction for someone curious about a craft but not ready to enroll in a full session.

Workshops are open to adults at all levels, and most are designed so beginners can walk in with no experience and leave with finished work and a real feel for the medium. The core studio equipment is provided; a few workshops ask you to bring or buy a small supply or two — personal items you keep and reuse — and those are noted on the class page. Class sizes stay small, so you get hands-on time and direct instruction.

As a nonprofit, our goal is simply to get more people in Dallas making art — and a short course is the easiest way to start. If tuition is tight, our scholarship program can help cover the cost. Apply here.

Browse the fall short courses and workshops below and grab a spot. Single sessions and weekend workshops often sell out quickly.