Artist Reception: Saturday, November 14, 5PM
“No matter where we come from, we are all connected through the people around us, the animals we share nature with, and the environment we surround ourselves with…”
Discover the meditative and joyous journey of Mandala Dot Painting. This 2-hour class provides students with an introduction to mandalas and dot painting, hands-on practice with dot-painting tools and techniques, and step-by-step guidance for creating their very own “Aqua Star” mandala rock art.
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Join us for a three-day celebration of documentary films featuring award-winning husband-and-wife filmmakers Justin Schein and Eden Wurmfeld, who will be with us throughout the festival!
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Friday, November 20, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Dive into the breathtaking allure of this vibrant medium that effortlessly brings artwork to life. You will create multiple paintings while mastering tools, masking fluid, and precision techniques—no prior experience necessary!
Monday, November 23, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join Sissi for a 3-hour start-to-finish PAINT-ALONG class designed for islanders and visitors alike who are ready to bring joyful art and sunshine into their lives.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Deborah will inspire students with examples of textiles from all over the world, using natural images for textile design and her own creations. Students are asked to bring Inspirational examples of cloth using nature’s images.
Let’s kick off the holidays together! Nancy will guide students with step-by-step instructions on how to create your very own Grinch ornament.
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Wednesdays, December 2, 9, 16, 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.
Thursday & Friday, December 3 & 4, 2026 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Students will learn techniques for successful pastel painting under the instruction of an experienced pastel artist, depicting portraits, and still life. Curriculum will consist of a selection of materials, with instructor de-mos of various pastel techniques.
Monday, December 7, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
This is a fun class where anything is possible and the surprises are endless. Donna will demon-strate this art form and guide students through the process of learning and advancing their gel-print techniques. You’ll learn creative ideas of what can be done with the prints you have made.
Thursday & Friday, December 10 & 11, 2026 from 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Abstract monoprints are a spontaneous form of printmaking that explores the possibilities of this historically rooted medium. This 2-day workshop will focus on color and composition, where students create layered, hand-pulled prints using a Sturges press to produce individual diptychs or triptychs.
Celebrate the season with cherished holiday favorites and joyful harmonies performed by the BIG ARTS Chorus and BIG ARTS Band.
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