Artist Reception: Friday, May 7, 5PM
This annual collaboration between BIG ARTS, Hope Healthcare’s Art Therapy Program, and Lee Health’s Arts in Healthcare Program highlights the healing power of creative expression.
Mondays, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2027 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.
Tuesdays, June 8, 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 2027 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
If you’re comfortable with the basics of throwing and eager to learn more advanced techniques, this class is for you! Students will explore methods for creating larger forms and lidded pieces and incorporating sculptural and surface techniques.
Wednesdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2027 from 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.
Thursdays, June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2027 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.
Fridays, June 11, 18, 25, & July 2, 9, 2027
Available to currently registeredstudents only.
Open studio offers students extra time outside of class to continue and complete their artwork.
Artist Reception: Saturday, June 12, 5PM
Through its collaboration with Florida SouthWestern State College School of the Arts, BIG ARTS gives emerging artists a professional exhibition experience.
An unforgettable evening of artistic inspiration at this free and open-to-the-public event!
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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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