Artist Reception: Saturday, November 14, 5PM
Each summer, BIG ARTS Outreach Program partners with The Heights Center to provide more than 120 students in grades K–8 with hands-on visual arts experiences that encourage creativity and self-expression.
Artist Reception: Friday, October 30; Artist Talk: 4PM
Marie-Chloé Duval examines the underlying frameworks —both physical and invisible— that organize human interaction and perception.
Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Hand-building for the intermediate to the advanced. We will explore more hand-building techniques and work on skills. We will further your understanding of techniques such as coil, slab, and pinch construction. We will focus on improving form, structure, and surface design while incorporating decorative elements like carving, stamping, and glazing.
Thursdays, November 5, 12, 19, & December 3, 10, 17, 2026 (No class on Thursday 11/26/26 Holiday) from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? Join us! 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.
Thursdays, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Discover the timeless art of pottery through hand-building! This beginner-friendly class is perfect for those new to working with clay. You’ll learn foundational techniques such as pinch, coil, and slab construction to create both functional and decorative pieces.
Artist Reception: Saturday, November 14, 5PM
“No matter where we come from, we are all connected through the people around us, the animals we share nature with, and the environment we surround ourselves with…”
Wednesdays, December 2, 9, 16, 2026 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
This class will combine beginning and advanced students. It will be a hands‐on learning experience offering an outlet for creativity for those who are artistically blessed, as well as those who are artistically challenged.
2026, PG-13, 100 min, Directed by Anthony Maras; Starring: Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon
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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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Artist Reception: Friday, December 18, 5PM
Step into the world of original artworks of Southwest Florida artists featuring an array of genres, styles, media and design.
Graciously Sponsored by Bank of the Islands
This is a free event; a ticket is not required
Experience the magic of the season as BIG ARTS transforms its halls into a holiday wonderland.
This is a free event but a ticket is required
Follow an unsuspecting dad who accidentally becomes the new Santa Claus and discovers the true meaning of Christmas along the way.