I Am My Home
Mariapia Malerba
West Gallery
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Artist Reception: Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM
Without the corals, the octopus has no sanctuary…
Artist Reception: Friday, November 7, 2025, 5:00 PM
Without the corals, the octopus has no sanctuary…
Thursdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 & February 5, 12, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Discover the art of creating with your hands in this all-levels pottery handbuilding class! Whether you’re brand new to clay or an experienced ceramic artist, this class offers a supportive, creative environment to explore traditional and contemporary handbuilding techniques.
Thursdays, January 8, 15, 22, 29 & February 5, 12, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Beginning students will discover how to center a ball of clay and shape it into various objects. Those with prior experience will refine their skills and learn techniques to create more intricate forms.
Monday, January 19, 2026, 10:00AM – 2:00PM / Friday, March 20, 2026, 10:00AM – 2:00PM / Friday, April 10, 2026, 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Artists of all levels are welcome to explore the art of printmaking. Register for one, two, or all three classes and introduce yourself to mono-printing using a Sturges press.
Artist Reception: Friday, January 30, 2026, 5:00 PM
Ebenezer Leyva is carrying out an experimental inquiry about perception.
Artist Reception: Friday, January 30, 2026, 5:00 PM
Jonas Stirner returns to BIG ARTS with Impressions and Relics, a powerful exhibition of new two- and three-dimensional works, including maquettes of large-scale outdoor sculptures and photographic collages inspired by his global travels.
Mondays, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
In this four-week workshop open to all levels, you will discover the joy of writing as you write with others to generate fresh material, whether it be for fiction, nonfiction, or poetry – or simply for your own pleasure.
Tuesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Learn the fundamentals of drawing as Mary demonstrates and guides students through this 4-week class. Week 1: Tonal Drawing / Week 2: Portrait drawing / Week 3: Portrait drawing / Week 4: Figure drawing
Wednesdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Petra will provide students with guidance and assistance, demonstrating procedures and basic glass fusing techniques, and will include compatibility and testing, annealing, and slumping.
Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Petra will provide students with guidance and assistance, demonstrating procedures and basic glass fusing techniques, and will include compatibility and testing, annealing, and slumping.
Fridays, February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Multi-level watercolor artists will enjoy this relaxed 4-week session of watercolor painting classes covering composition, color theory, and texture. Students will work at their own pace and learn to paint with confidence under Sunny’s guidance, from reference materials provided.
Brooklyn Rider is graciously sponsored by BIG ARTS Classical Series Circle
Nancy Dehmlow, David Huggin & Ken Nees.
Hailed as “the future of chamber music” (Strings Magazine), Brooklyn Rider presents both traditional and eclectic repertoire that continues to draw rave reviews from classical, world, and rock critics alike.