Fall Education Schedule Released at the Community Art Center

For Immediate Release: August 20, 2025
Fall Education Schedule Released at the Community Art Center
Explore Creativity at the Dahl Arts Center

RAPID CITY, SD – The Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) is excited to announce the fall semester of arts education classes, programs, and exciting events happening at the Dahl Arts Center. Every year, RCAC creates programming that our community is excited about and eager to pick up the supplies to learn. Some new offerings this semester are a beginner Crochet class and an Afterschool Art Club for middle school students.

Adult Education classes at the Dahl are for people of all abilities, ages 14 and up. Register for classes at rapidcityartscouncil.org/adultclasses.

The Open Pottery Studio at the Dahl will be hosting a Teapot Competition on November 6. This is a chance to present the functional work of art you’ve created. In preparation for this competition, RCAC is offering both Teapot Handbuilding, starting September 8, and Teapot Wheel Throwing, starting Sep 17, both from 5:30-8:30pm.

RCAC will be throwing clay at the Handbuilding for All, starting September 10 from 12-2pm. This class is designed specifically to accommodate accessibility measures required by handbuilding students, making handbuilding accessible for people with differing abilities.

For those who look down at their hands and wish they could draw the shapes in their head, Introduction to Drawing with Anastasia is the chance to develop observation, shading, and perspective skills. The 4-session Introduction to Drawing class starts September 2 from 5:30-8:30.

For welcoming spooky season artfully, the fantastical Michelle Langemeier has a handbuilding class where students will create a pinch pot salt pig, a luminary, a coil candy bowl, and a chance to explore creativity and build whatever their heart desires. This 5-session class starts September 22.

The most popular adult class this summer was our Intro to Watercolor class. Starting October 7, it’s back! Practice a variety of subjects like landscapes, botanicals, animals, and everyday objects. Learn the essentials to get started with the medium and create vibrant watercolor works. Our instructor, Callie, would also love to work with intermediate to advanced students. Regardless of your skill or experience level, this class is a great fit for those wanting to do more with watercolor. 

Fiber arts have arrived at the Dahl this autumn. Intro to Crochet is making its 2025 debut on October 8, from 1-3pm on Wednesdays. Students will learn foundational skills like slip knot, chain stitch, single & double crochet, and how to read a pattern.

Take a class in the Open Art Studio! Live Model Drawing Class will run for another 6 weeks, starting Sunday, October 12. This drop-in format allows flexibility for artists to attend as their schedules permit. Pre-registration is encouraged, and sessions will only run with at least four participants signed up 24 hours in advance.
Youth Education classes at the Dahl are for children of all abilities, grades K-12. Register for classes at rapidcityartscouncil.org/youthclasses.

Art can be a powerful tool for self-expression during the teen years. The Dahl’s Teen Art Studio offers students in grades 6–12 a chance to explore their creative voice, meet other young artists, and build a portfolio of original work. Applications are open now for the fall session, and an Open House will be held on August 22 for students and families interested in learning more.​

Afterschool Art Club is a space for students of varying ages to express their creativity through guided lessons. September will focus on character design, while October will be more focused on storytelling through art. Each age grouping will meet on a different day. K-2 will be on Thursdays, grades 3-5 will be on Tuesdays, and the newest group, grades 6-8 will be on Wednesdays.

Middle School Mural Masters will allow students to share their voices and visions. This 6-session class is structured to introduce students to the history of murals and public art, while exploring themes of community, identity, and dreams. The conclusion of the class will be an exhibition, celebrating the muralists’ work and ideas by hanging their art in the Bruce H. Lien Cultural Café & Gallery.

Afterschool Clay Club is a pottery class designed specifically for budding artists in 3rd-5th Grade. With a hands-on approach to the wonderful world of pottery, these young artists will get a chance to mold their masterpieces using slabs, coils, and other hand-forming clay techniques. 

The Rapid City Arts Council proudly offers financial assistance to anyone where registration fees would be a barrier to participation. To open the door to funds, visit rapidcityartscouncil.org/scholarships.

Take some time to explore your creativity at your local community art center. The Dahl Arts Center is located across 7th Street from the Library, Downtown Rapid City. Admission to the galleries is always free thanks to our generous supporters and Friends of the Dahl.
For more information about our upcoming classes, please visit our website rapidcityartscouncil.org or contact us at [email protected].

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For More Information:
Maggie Lepa-Wince
Rapid City Arts Council
605.394.4101
[email protected]

The purpose of the Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) is to champion the power of art to bring all kinds of people together, making art more accessible, more integral and more inspiring for the communities we serve.​ RCAC was established by community leaders in 1968 and officially partnered with the city in 1974 to manage the Dahl Arts Center and expand arts and cultural resources. RCAC creates and supports diverse programming in exhibitions, performances, and educational classes. Supported by individual donors and organizations such as the Black Hills Area Community Foundation, John T. Vucurevich Foundation, the South Dakota Arts Council through the South Dakota Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts, and others, RCAC is committed to enriching the community's artistic and cultural experiences. Located at 713 7th St in Downtown Rapid City, the center offers free admission and is open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. Discover more at rapidcityartscouncil.org.