Located in Chelsea Square Plaza
3305 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
Ocala, FL 344709
Phone- (352) 804-1272

Chelsea Art Center is a place for “makers” of all ages, 7 to 107!
Rediscover the creative spirit of play! Chelsea Art Center offers experiences in a broad range of visual arts and unique crafts.

* Chelsea Art Center is wheelchair friendly; a restroom is also wheelchair accessible.
* Classes are small for individual attention and safe distancing.
* Each class participant has a 5-ft table for their work.

CYBER MONDAY OFFER EXTENDED THROUGH NOVEMBER 30.

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OCTOBER 15- December 15
INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT

Click here for Information about John Elliott and this Exhibit

and more photos of the event.

Click here or on the photo below for the CEP on the Scene video.

John Elliott International Photography Exhibit

CLASSES
REGISTER TODAY!

Please click on the underlined class
to go directly to registration.

Please call 352-804-1272 to register
for children’s After-School classes.

For the FULL schedule of classes
PLEASE VISIT THE CALENDAR AND REGISTER webpages.

NOVEMBER

TUESDAY
November 28- 10 week COURSES, Winter series with Michelle Curry begin- OIL, ACRYLIC, PASTEL

THURSDAY
November 30, 10 week COURSES, Winter series with Michelle Curry begin- WATERCOLOR, DRAWING, COLORED PENCIL

THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 30 – “Golden Glow Pines”, Bob Ross style oil painting with Tanya Purdy, 12 – 4 pm. $70

DECEMBER

MONDAY
December 4, Lettered Holiday Ornaments with Barbara Fife, A Festive class. 11am-1 pm, $20 to create 4 gift ornaments. All supplies included.

TUESDAY
December 5, Holiday Paint party with Vicki Carol. Paint 2 4″ Bulks with Florida themes. Great for Gifts! 1-3 pm, $30. All supplies included.

WEDNESDAY
December 6, The Joy of Photography- John D. Elliott, 1 – 3 pm, $30

WEDNESDAY
December 6, Victorian Ornament- Colored Pencil with Anda Chance, 10 am -3 pm, $65, all ornament supplies included. Bring colored pencils.

WEDNESDAY
December 6, Intro to Zentangle with Joni Hoffman, 5:30-7:30pm $35 All supplies included.

THURSDAY
December 7, Photography Club with John Elliott, 5-6:30 pm.

SATURDAY
December 9, “Holiday Joy through Calligraphy” with Linda Schneider, hosted by Ocala Calligraphy Guild. ocalacalligraphy.org On Zoom and in-person at Chelsea Art Center.

TUESDAY
December 12, Watercolor Holiday Cards and Tags with Barbara Fife. Create 3 keepsake cards! 11 am -2 pm, $30 all supplies included.

WEDNESDAY
December 13, Zentangle- Next Step with Joni Hoffman, 5:30-7:30 pm, $35

THURSDAY FREE EVENT
December 14, “Sweet Tunes”, Community Sing-Along 6:30-8:30 pm

FRIDAY
December 15, “Aspens in Snow” acrylic with Lisa Dinkins, 6-8 pm, $30

SATURDAY
December 16, “Holiday Boots Paint Party!” acrylic with Lisa Dinkins, 10am-2 pm, $55


GRAND OPENING EVENT
August 22, 2023

Ribbon-cutting was the final event of the day, hosted by Ocala’s CEP Team and Ambassadors. Thank you!

We celebrated summer and our Grand Opening with an Acrylics Demonstration by Vicki Carol.

Photographer John Elliott captured the moment of the ribbon-cutting(above) and all the day’s events as they unfolded.
To see a few of the photos in the Blog, click here.


“Paint with Al Black”
September 9, 2023

One very happy group at the end of a fantastic day
painting with Highwayman AL BLACK.
To see more photos of our big event, read the Blog post here.

Chelsea Art Center WELCOMES CAST!

Rehearsals of the Creative Arts Student Troupe (CAST) are now held at Chelsea Art Center. WELCOME!
For more information, please continue reading….


Classes

Classes are offered for kids, youth, and adults.
See our calendar of classes. Register online.

Request a Class

Would you and your friends like to schedule a special class?
Looking for an art class for a group of home-schooled children?
Call to make arrangements.

Group Meetings

Looking for a place for your art or craft group to meet?
Scrapbooking? Crop? card-making? rock painting? dot-painting? fabric arts? needlework/stitch club to crochet, knit, embroider?
Whatever your creative interest…
Call to schedule your group’s meeting at Chelsea Art Center!

Open Studio

Wednesday 11 AM -4 PM. $15 per person. Bring your supplies, share ideas with other artists while you create. You may register online to schedule your independent creative time at the Art Center and reserve a table.
Note that this is not a class. Use of CAC supplies is extra.

Performance Arts

Creative Arts Student Troupe (CAST) is rehearsing at Chelsea Art Center. Click for info.

Art Book Club

Ocala Art Group’s next book discussion is Tuesday, Nov. 7, 12 pm
in our Reference Library. Girl in Hyacinth Blue, Susan Vreeland. $5.

After-School Series

Children 7-12 may be registered to attend a 1- hour art session,
one day a week, 4 to 6 weeks.
October – Crafty Clay Play, Thursdays, 4-5 pm.
Tuesday and Wednesday programs beginning soon.

Artist Demonstrations

Guest artists will share their process and craft in an hour’s talk and demonstration.
Get to know the artist and their work and enjoy social time with other creatives.
Watch for announcements for these special events.

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