ART-BASED PLACEMAKING

The Department of Public Dreams (DPD) program relishes in the arts as a tool for community engagement, education, experimentation and community vibrancy. DPD offers classes, workshops and collaboration focused on creative, arts-based place-making and place-based education. Here's a sampling of classes and workshops we have offered to all ages:

• hand-drawn map making
• community mapping
• nature journaling 
• neighborhood design exploration
• youth zine making
• lantern and parade making 
• What's your DPD idea? We would love to hear about it!

"Making art with the Department of Public Dreams helps me explore my own imagination."  

- Map Maker, Eleanor, Age 8

“DPD is brilliant at making spaces where people of all types and talents can come together to create.  Claire is a gifted artist who is patient, welcoming and encouraging. She celebrates the process as much as the product. My children and I have loved the opportunity to work alongside her. She is a valuable contributor to the creative scene.” 

- Andrea Ward, Art workshop participant

“If you like making maps, you’ll love this class.” - Map Maker, Ethan Age 8