BIG ARTS is proud to continue its cherished partnership with Sanibel School for the second consecutive year.
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Wednesdays June 10, 17, 24 & July 1, 8, 15, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Prerequisite: Participants must have taken Beginner and Intermediate Pottery Wheel classes in advance of this class -OR- have significant pottery wheel experience prior to registering for this class. In this advanced pottery wheel course, students will engage in independent special projects.
Artist Reception: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 5:00 PM
BIG ARTS is proud to collaborate with Florida SouthWestern State College to showcase the work of emerging artists.
Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17, 2026, 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Students entering 3rd grade through 9th grade
This hands-on, creativity-packed art camp invites students to explore exciting techniques across painting, printmaking, mixed media, and sculpture!
Learn to create a charming, free-standing mango sculpture with a playful style using masking tape as a sculpting medium. This fruit character sculpting class welcomes students of all artistic levels, whether you’re a beginner looking to explore your creativity or an experienced artist wanting to experiment with a new medium.
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Graciously Sponsored by Bank of the Islands
This is a free event but a ticket is required
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the events that took place on 9/11 and BIG ARTS is partnering with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation for a special event to never forget the lives affected by it.
1990, PG-13, 105 min; Directed by Tim Burton; Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest
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Enjoy this fun-filled evening as we begin in the classroom learning about Raku, a traditional Japanese pottery-firing technique. Tim & Dana will guide students through the enjoyable process of glazing a pre-thrown pot.
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1960, R, 109 min; Directed by Alfred Hitchcock; Starring: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, John Gavin
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sculpt an October Crescent Moon with Jeff Ocasio during this fun, hands-on, class. You’ll learn his technique of sculpting with masking tape, including all the basics of shaping and constructing with this unusual medium. In this three-hour beginner-friendly class, you’ll transform a roll of masking tape, glass marbles and wire into a charming crescent moon that hangs from the ceiling.
October 14, 15, 2026 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Discover the vibrant world of kiln-formed glass in this hands-on, multi-session workshop. Whether you are a seasoned fuser or a complete beginner, this class guides you through the process of designing, firing, and finishing stunning glass pendants that capture light and color. All levels welcome.