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Our 7 week launch program at Bovina Center Montessori School is available for booking.
“Imagination is more important than knowledge.”
—Albert Einstein
Delaware Co. Art + Design Studio is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit art learning organization.
Our mission is to provide creative learning art and design classes, with an emphasis in science and math in nature, free to all kids ages 8-12 residing in Delaware County area. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to explore their creative potential and develop a deep appreciation for the arts while enhancing their scientific and mathematical aptitude.
We offer four different programs:
At DCAD Studio, we value the sciences, nature and creativity. That's why we're excited to offer Cow Bell Kids Workshop, a free program that takes young artists 8-12 on a thrilling adventure through the worlds of art and design.
Free For Any Kid 8-12 In The Delaware County Area.
Cow Bell Kids Workshop is more than just art. We bring together different subjects like science, math, and nature to create a well-rounded learning experience. Children can explore the connections between art and these subjects through fun activities and teamwork. They'll learn about patterns and shapes in math, experiment with colors in science, and find inspiration in nature. Our workshops are designed to be enjoyable and engaging, focusing on creating a love for art and design. Join us at Cow Bell Kids Workshop for a unique creative adventure. Enroll now to reserve your spot and experience the colorful world of creativity at Cow Bell Kids Workshop.
Paid Classes—When you take a class below, it helps fund a Cow Bell class for one of our kids.
Create your logo. Build your brand. Design your product. Produce a package. Make a poster. This program is developed to equip teens with the creative skills to adapt to the changing future. Ages 13 and up. $75: One 3 hour class.
Are you a young adult wanting to go to an art school, or perhaps just wanting to up your game? This 6 week crash course with former School Of Visual Arts Senior Portfolio Instructor, Neil Powell, will help you whip your book into shape and get you ready for the next level. Limited availability. Age 16 and up. $450: 3 hours a week for 6 weeks.
An art workshop for adults who want to rediscover their creative bone or believe they were born without one. Neil will guide you through various art processes and you leave with your masterpiece under arm. Ages 18 and up. $75: One 3 hour class.
Located in the town of Bovina Center, NY, DCAD Studio sits on a picturesque, pine covered 15 acres owned by artist and designer Neil Powell.
Neil grew up on a small pig farm nature-scape in rural Western Kentucky. It was there he developed a deep appreciation for the handmade—whether while making salt dough sculptures with his mother or learning to crochet with his grandmother, he realized the hands are wonderful tools for creating. From there he went on to get his BFA from the University of Kentucky where he studied graphic design and painting.
For thirty years, Neil has created award winning brand design and advertising communications for many of the worlds largest brands. His work has been recognized nationally and internationally, and has garnered Best Of Show honors at The Art Directors Club of New York, The One Club and Clios., and his work has garnered an Emmy. He has guest lectured on the subject of design around the world and is a former senior portfolio instructor at the School Of Visual Arts in Manhattan. His design work is part of the permanent collection of The Smithsonian Institute’s Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum.
Now, Neil spends most of his time pursuing fine art. His lifelong obsession with old books led to his discovery of them as a unique art medium. Most of the books used in his art are damaged, tattered and torn, discarded and banished to the $1 shelf or garage bin. Conceptually, his work explores new social, cultural, and political narratives through themes of relatedness and identity.
Neil lives and works from his studio in Bovina Center, NY with his chocolate lab, Which Way and pig Toodle Loo.
As an artist, designer and teacher, Neil embraces a multi-disciplinary approach to creativity. He encourages students to take risks and discover hidden talents while questioning norms. Neil prompts critical thinking and discussions, encouraging students to explore the purpose and meaning of their work. He helps students develop technical skills and confidence, embracing a fluid approach and challenging the established ways of doing things.
