Events
Craft & Connect
Dover Art League’s Member Mixer!
Let’s gather, create, and collaborate! Join us for Craft & Connect, our member mixer, where we’ll enjoy hands-on crafting and meaningful conversations about the future of our art league.
Date: Tuesday, April 22nd
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
What’s in store?
Fun, small craft projects to spark creativity
A look back at 2024—highlights, successes & lessons learned
Open discussion on future goals and ideas
A chance to connect with fellow artists and creatives
Light refreshments & great company!
Your voice matters! Come share your thoughts, get inspired, and help shape the future of the Dover Art League.
Bring a friend! Whether they’re an artist, an art lover, or just curious about the league, all are welcome to join in the fun and see what we’re all about.
We can’t wait to create and connect with you!
Art & Art Supply Swap
FREE and open to the public!
Saturday, May 3, 1-4PM
Declutter your space and refresh your creativity! The Dover Art League is hosting an Art & Art Supply Swap during the annual Dover Days Festival! Contribute items from your collection that are no longer inspiring you (homemade or store-bought) and browse through others' donations for your next piece of art and/or materials!
Nothing to donate? No worries! Feel free to take from the donations and participate in our community art project! There will also be a resource booth that may be helpful to members of our community, such as mental health literature, mutual aid organizations, and more.
Donations will be accepted starting April 16 during DAL's operating hours: Wed-Sat, 10AM-4PM including the day of the event (May 3).
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Notes:
1) EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Regardless of if you make a donation, you may browse the selection of donated items and participate in the community art project.
2) DAL has the right to deny any donations for any reason.
3) Please be considerate about the condition of your donations - if you would not gift it to a friend, please do not contribute it. Items should be clean and ready to take by others.
4) If your art/supplies are not claimed, DAL has full discretion how to donate (or dispose) of the remaining products.
5) Any items identified as "mature" by DAL representatives will be relocated to a separate, labeled location in the building for those consenting to browse.
Learn How to Use a Cricut!
Age 16+
Date: May 9th
Time: 6-7:30pm
With Ursula!
Fee: $10 (pre-register or pay at the door)
Join us for a Tote Bag Party, where you’ll design and create your very own custom tote bag using our Cricut machine. Whether you use your design or ours, we’ll guide you through the process from start to finish. After this workshop, members will be able to use the cricut for open studio! This is just one piece in the new addition to a much bigger members only opportunity. More to come!
*This event is members only*
3D Printing Workshop
(Member exclusive event!)
Age 16+
April 25th
Friday 6-7:30pm
Instructed by Ursula
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the basics of using the Dover Art League’s Bambu P1S 3D printer. We'll walk you through how to set up the printer, find ready-to-use designs from popular platforms like Thingiverse and MakerWorld, and guide you through the full printing process - from download to finished product. You’ll even get a chance to explore the first steps of creating your own custom designs. If you have a laptop, bring it along - it’ll come in handy! By the end of the session, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to start printing your own 3D creations.
*must be a member to attend
*kids age 15 and under can attend with a parent present
Free Your Pen
Free Your Pen is back for 2025!
Join us on 2nd Tuesday of each month for a free free-write session! This monthly event is facilitated by award winning poet Kari Ebert, who provides attendees with creative prompts to exercise their writing skills. This is an environment free of judgement - all levels are welcome!
And did we mention it's free?
Arty Party: A Monthly Open Studio for Kids!
Arty Party is a fun, monthly drop-in event for young artists ages 4-14! Designed like an open studio, kids can choose to work on a guided project provided by our instructor or dive into their own creative ideas.
Cost: $10 for members | $12 for non-members
Parents can pre-register or pay at the door.
Bring your little artists for an evening of creativity!
*Supplies provided, but attendees are welcome to bring their own for personal projects.