Celebrate the opening of Art as Therapy in the Dunham Family Gallery and the opening of Annual Artists Collective in the Mezzanine Gallery. Enjoy complimentary beer, wine, and light bites while engaging with the artists.
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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 (in conjunction with Art Vibe)
Through its collaboration with Florida SouthWestern State College School of the Arts, BIG ARTS gives emerging artists a professional exhibition experience.
Artist Reception: Saturday, June 12
BIG ARTS continues its partnership with the Sanibel School, showcasing the creativity of the island’s youngest artists.
This is a free event; a ticket is not required
Join us for an unforgettable, free evening where community and creativity collide!
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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