Spend 90 focused minutes creating in a community-minded café studio in downtown Dover. Supplies, guided prompts, and optional wet-media upgrades make this session accessible to beginners while supporting a nonprofit arts project.
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Morning light filters through the café windows as easels line a long, communal table and the smell of fresh tea hangs in the air. Participants gather around a still-life buffet — a bowl of apples, a handful of shells, an old National Geographic photo — and the room leans in; it feels equal parts workshop and sanctuary.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–1.5 hours
Fitness Level
No particular fitness required; seating and light movement suffice for all physical levels.
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History
Dover is one of New Hampshire’s oldest settlements (dating to the 1620s) with a history tied to mills and river commerce; the Aplomb Project builds on local traditions of craft and community programming.
Conservation
The studio emphasizes sustainable supply use and supports a nonprofit model; consider using refillable tools and accepting recycled-paper options where offered.
Reserve your spot on the Inspiring Art Making Session at Aplomb Cafe today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Arrive Early
Show up 10 minutes before start time to pick your supplies and settle into a chosen seat; parking is available behind the café off Kirkland Street.
Wear Mark-Friendly Clothing
Choose clothing or bring an apron you don’t mind getting paint or graphite on since mixed-media options are available.
Bring a Reference
Bring a phone photo, Polaroid, or a small object to personalize your session and speed up creative decisions.
Accessibility and Transit
The space and transportation options are wheelchair-accessible; public transit stops are nearby for those not driving.
Comfortable, mark-friendly clothing
Protects regular clothes when working with wet media or charcoal.
Small sketchbook or journal
Useful for continuing studies after the session and for planning compositions.
Reference photo or small object
Speeds creative choices and personalizes your work.
Reusable water bottle
Hydration is provided, but a refillable bottle is convenient and reduces waste.