Sanibel Island Writers Conference
BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United StatesBIG ARTS is proud to host the Sanibel Island Writers Conference.
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BIG ARTS is proud to host the Sanibel Island Writers Conference.
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Thursdays, November 5, 12, 19, & December 3, 10, 17, 2026 (No class on Thursday 11/26/26 Holiday) 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.
Thursdays, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Discover the timeless art of pottery through hand-building! This beginner-friendly class is perfect for those new to working with clay. You’ll learn foundational techniques such as pinch, coil, and slab construction to create both functional and decorative pieces.
Fridays, November 6, 13, 20, & December 4, 11, 2026
Available to currently registeredstudents only.
Open studio offers students extra time outside of class to continue and complete their artwork.
Monday, November 9, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Donna will guide you through the Zentangle process step by step as you create this fun folded card on which you will learn and draw many different tangles. The best thing is there are no mistakes in Zentangle and each finished piece will look different from anyone else’s in the class. That is the fun of Zentangle.
1975, R, 160 min, Directed by Robert Altman; Starring: Keith Carradine, Karen Black, Ronee Blakley. NOTE: This is an Epic film and will begin at 6:00 P.M.
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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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Thursdays, November 12, 19, 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.
A collaboration with The First Nation Group Foundation and the Oscar Mike Foundation
A group of disabled veterans, each impaired in all four limbs, confront battles more personal than war itself on and off the wheelchair-rugby court.
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…”
Celebrate the opening of Naturally Connected in Dunham Family Gallery and Colors & Shapes in the West Gallery. Enjoy complimentary beer, wine and light bites while engaging with the artists.
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2026, R, 106 min, Directed by Matt Johnson; Starring: Dominic Sessa, Antonio Banderas, Emilia Jones, Leo Woodall
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