Fridays, June 12, 19, 26 & July 3, 10, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Students who are registered in the June/July 6-week pottery sessions will be allowed to participate in these Friday open studio classes. The open studio will offer current students extra time outside of class to continue and complete their artwork.
Artist Reception: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 5:00 PM
BIG ARTS is proud to collaborate with Florida SouthWestern State College to showcase the work of emerging artists.
Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Ages 10-14
Students will have fun learning the art of fused glass. First, creating projects like wind chimes, dishes, jewelry, wall hangings, and more.
Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17, 2026, 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Students entering 3rd grade through 9th grade
This hands-on, creativity-packed art camp invites students to explore exciting techniques across painting, printmaking, mixed media, and sculpture!
Learn to create a charming, free-standing mango sculpture with a playful style using masking tape as a sculpting medium. This fruit character sculpting class welcomes students of all artistic levels, whether you’re a beginner looking to explore your creativity or an experienced artist wanting to experiment with a new medium.
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Graciously Sponsored by Bank of the Islands
This is a free event but a ticket is required
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the events that took place on 9/11 and BIG ARTS is partnering with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation for a special event to never forget the lives affected by it.
Mondays, September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 2026 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.
Tuesdays, September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 2026 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, September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21 2026 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 handbuilding class is the perfect place to slow down, explore your imagination, and create something truly unique — no pottery wheel required!
Fridays, September 18, 25, & October 2, 9, 16, 2026
Available to currently registeredstudents only.
Open studio offers students extra time outside of class to continue and complete their artwork.
Fridays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026 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.
1990, PG-13, 105 min; Directed by Tim Burton; Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest
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