Oak Cliff Cultural Center Spring Workshops

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SPRING WORKSHOPS

GLUE PAPER SCISSORS

presented by DSGN FOR US

Every Wednesday in April (4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30)

at 4:00 PM at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center

Learn various cutting techniques and explore shapes as a fundamental element of design using only glue, paper and scissors. In this one-hour session—or a five-session series—you’ll create a single flower or a vibrant bouquet. All materials are included.

For adults and their children ages 5-7.

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INTRO TO SALSA

EVERY FRIDAY IN APRIL (4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/5)

at 7:00 PM at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center

Join us for a series of dance classes and step into the world of Latin rhythm, movement, and joy. Designed for all skill levels, this class will guide you through the vibrant movements and steps of Salsa. Come learn about the roots of this popular dance style to understand, participate and take pride in Latin/Afro Caribbean rhythms.

What to Expect:

Warm-Up: We’ll start with a lively warm-up to get your body moving and in the groove.
Basic Steps: Learn fundamental Salsa steps, including the forward and back basic, side
steps, and turns.
Partner Work: If you come with a partner, great! If not, we’ll rotate partners so
everyone can enjoy the experience.
Styling & Technique: Discover how to add flair to your movements with arm styling
and body isolation.
Social Dancing: At the end of the class, we’ll have a mini social dance session to
practice what you’ve learned in a fun, supportive atmosphere.

What to Bring:

Comfortable shoes (preferably with a smooth sole)
A water bottle to stay hydrated

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ONE LINE AT A TIME

An interactive Workshop Exploring Line as an Element of Art

In this interactive workshop guests will review the Elements of Art, with a specific focus on line as an integral role in art making and communication. Traditionally, the elements of art are the visual components that artists use to create art, and are important in fostering aesthetics, professionalism, and appreciation for art. During this in-person session, filmed live and offered online simultaneously, participants will practice various techniques regarding value, form, and texture, as well as creative activities for shape, space, color, and design. We will explore artistic tools, trades, careers, and practices, as well as review canonical artists with exceptional line works and designs. Understanding these foundational aspects of art is greatly beneficial for AP college portfolio preparation, art educators, self-taught artists, curators, and art appreciators of all ages.

Bring your sketchbook, paper, pencil, and eraser. Rulers, black ballpoint pen, black ultra fine Sharpie markers welcomed.

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SPRING FIRST STEPS

WITH AVANT CHAMBER BALLET

Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-5 PM April 15-May 22, 2024

at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center

For 6 weeks, it’s Spring First Steps with Avant Chamber Ballet for ages 5-6 at 4:00-5:00 PM.

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MORTAR AND PESTLE CLASS

with James Beard Nominated Chef Reyna Duong

Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 7:30-8:30 PM

Dallas College El Centro Culinary Center
801 Main Street
Dallas, Texas 75202

Join us for the first class in our Mortar and Pestle series with James Beard nominated and founder/executive chef of Sandwich Hag and chimanh, Reyna Duong, in collaboration with artist, educator and founder of Break Bread, Break Borders, Jin-Ya Huang, and Dallas College Culinary, Pastry, and Hospitality Center.

A mortar and pestle improves the quality of your meals and taps into the primal joys of cooking. Learn proper mixing, grinding, smashing, pulverizing, and pounding techniques for both wet and dry ingredients using a mortar and pestle in this no-cook, demonstration class with Chef Reyna Duong. All materials provided.

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