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What’s happening at Jester Artspace in April? –
What's happening at Jester Artspace in April?
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The results are in, and we are overwhelmed with gratitude. During this year’s Do More 24 DE — Delaware’s 24-hour community giving event — our supporters came together in a truly remarkable way. To…
The gallery is open this Saturday, April 4th from Noon-2pm.
“It’s a Spring Thing” celebrates the return of color, light, and creative energy with work from local artists.
Stop by, explore the exhibition, and support the local arts community.
Artwork in this post is ‘Heavy Heavens’ by participating artist Paula Brown.
Paula Brown is a “Heartist”. She story-tells the “heart light” of nature with oils, pastels, and Center for Cultural Innovation illustration. Paula holds signature status with pastel societies including the Philadelphia and Maryland Pastel Society, a juried in member of the American Pastel Society, 2025 Delaware Fellow, with many national and international awards. She has been invited to speak and demonstrate her “heart essence” painting on both West and East Coasts and loves to share her passion for pastels with teaching at galleries, museums, and private one on one.
🎨 Slow down and draw something beautiful.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to build a geometric mandala from the ground up — starting with a simple grid and transforming it into intricate repeating patterns.
Instructor Leslie Barbaro will guide you through the process while encouraging a relaxed, meditative approach to drawing. No experience needed.
📅 Saturday, April 4
🕛 9am–Noon
💵 $55 / person
Sign-up here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/mandala-drawing-3-hours-tickets-1980478554670
Open to beginners and experienced artists alike.
Ages 16+ (younger students welcome with a parent)
✏️ Bring: pencil, eraser, and a fine liner pen
(Optional: watercolor paints, compass, protractor)
You might have seen this technique all over TikTok or Instagram – now is the time to try embossing metal yourself (repoussé)! Sign up at www.jesterartspace.org
Always wanted to learn watercolor but didn’t know where to start?
Beginner Watercolors is a relaxed 4-week class designed to help new painters build confidence while learning essential techniques.
You’ll practice washes, wet-in-wet brushwork, glazing, dry brush techniques, and color mixing — completing small studies and paintings as you go.
No experience required — just curiosity and a willingness to experiment. The class is taught by Karen Berstler Art Studios.
📅 Tuesdays starting April 21
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Jester Artspace
2818 Grubb Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
💲 $200 for the full 4-week course
Spots are limited — register through our website.
www.eventbrite.com/e/beginner-watercolors-4-week-class-tickets-1980481259761