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THE SECRET WEAPONS OF COLORED PENCIL
Master Artist-Instructor: Melissa Miller Nece

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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October 19 & 20, 2026 Monday & Tuesday From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
As a fine art medium, colored pencil is versatile, inexpensive, and easy to master. Whether you are new to colored pencils or experienced with them, you will discover techniques for effective results. Working with specialty erasers and household items, you will learn how to smooth and blend color and to create convincing textures rapidly.

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EXPLORING PRINTMAKING:
Monotype/Monoprint
Artist-Instructor: Deb Zwetsch

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026 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.

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the shining

The Shining*

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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1980, R, 146 min; Directed by Stanley Kubrick; Written by Stephen King; Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd. NOTE: This is an Epic film and will begin at 6:00 P.M.

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miranda, succulent planters

LET’S MAKE ORCHID & SUCCULENT PLANTERS
Master Artist-Instructor: Gus Miranda

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, October 27, 28, 29, 2026 From 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Students interested in expanding their pottery skills while creating functional ceramic pieces for their home or garden will create a collection of beautiful, functional planters designed specifically for orchids and succulents.

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nicoly, beginner wheel

Beginning Potter’s Wheel
Artist-Instructor: Dana Nicloy

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Mondays, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 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.

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INTERMEDIATE POTTERS WHEEL
Artist-Instructor: Tim Smith

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Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 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.

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nicloy, advanced handbuilding

Intermediate/Advanced Handbuilding
Artist-Instructor: Dana Nicloy

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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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.

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glass fused art nov, dec

Glass-Fused Art
Artist-Instructor: Petra Kaiser

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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Wednesdays, November 4, 11, 18, 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.

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