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BEGINNING POTTERY WHEEL
Artist-Instructor: Tim Smith

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

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POTTERY: BEGINNING HAND-BUILDING
Artist-Instructor: Kim Tetmeyer

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

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CERAMICS – OPEN STUDIO
Studio Monitor: Tim Smith

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

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ZENTANGLE DRAWING
Artist-Instructor: Donna Lee Cole

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

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EXPLORING WATERCOLOR PAINTING
Artist-Instructor: Sunny Krchmar

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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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 lev-els are welcome and will work at their own pace in les-sons that explore value, layering, and understanding the movement of watercolor painting.

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Naturally Connected
Dunham Family Gallery

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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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…”

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Wine & Paint Mixer: Mandala Aqua Star
Artist-Instructor: Nancy Mayhew

BIG ARTS Sanibel 900 Dunlop Rd, Sanibel, FL, United States
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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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2026 Documentary Film Festival

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

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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ALCOHOL INK: Dynamic Fluid Color
Artist-Instructor: Julie Tibus

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

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SILK PAINTING
Artist-Instructor: Deborah Zwetsch

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

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