Artist Reception: Friday, January 22, 5PM
After 20-plus years of working primarily as a photojournalist, John Nordell made a shift. To share his knowledge of image making, in 2006 he joined the faculty at Hallmark Institute of Photography.
In 2025, artists Shah Hadjebi, Marti Koehler, MariaPia Malerba, and Wilson McCray worked on a collaborative drawing inspired by Sanibel’s designation as a sanctuary island.
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Mondays, February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2027 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
During this 6-week course, beginning students will learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel, learning how to wedge, center, and start on a path to making many different shapes.
Mondays, February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2027 & Tuesdays, February 23, March 2, 9, 16 23, 30, 2027 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Students can register for either Monday or Tuesday
Designed for students with basic hand-building experience, this class deepens your understanding of techniques such as coil, slab, and pinch construction.
Wednesdays, February 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2027 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.
Thursdays, February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 2027 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
“Ready to get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing?” Step away from the screen and into the soothing, tactile world of clay. Our hand-building class is the perfect place to slow down, explore your imagination, and create something truly unique — no pottery wheel required!
Fridays, February 26, & March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2027
Available to currently registeredstudents only.
Open studio offers students extra time outside of class to continue and complete their artwork.
Artist Reception: Friday, March 19, 5PM
This exhibition, curated by Patricia Diaz, presents 13 Cuban artists who no longer live and create in Cuba, each with a distinct migration story that has shaped their artistic practice
Friday, March 26, 2027 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Artists of all levels are welcome to explore the art of printmaking. We will approach printmaking through monotype and monoprint using a Sturges press and then incorporate collage, along with using additive and subtractive methods.
2026, R, 160 min, Directed by Na Hong-Jin; Starring: Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Hoyeon, Korean and English with English Subtitles. NOTE: This is an Epic film and will begin at 6:00 P.M.
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Thursdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2027 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us to jump start your creativity and be inspired by a variety of watercolor exercises. Students of all skill levels are welcome and will work at their own pace in lessons that explore value, layering, and understanding the movement of watercolor painting.
Graciously Sponsored by Susen and Jim Berg & Vibeke and Gustav Christensen
ABT Studio Company features rising stars of the ballet world performing favorite excerpts from the classical and neoclassical canons, alongside inventive contemporary pieces.