BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BIG ARTS of Sanibel - ECPv6.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:BIG ARTS of Sanibel X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bigarts.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BIG ARTS of Sanibel REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270109T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270109T193000 DTSTAMP:20260802T182823 CREATED:20260515T161639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T171946Z UID:10000752-1799523000-1799523000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:B.B. & Me DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/bb-and-me/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/B.BMe-NEW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270108T140000 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260630T133834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191423Z UID:10000849-1799402400-1799416800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Exploring Printmaking Monotype Monoprint DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/exploring-printmaking-monotype-monoprint-3/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Zwetsch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270206 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260624T140036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191430Z UID:10000834-1799366400-1801871999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Open Studio Jan Feb DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/open-studio-jan-feb/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Open-Studio.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270212 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260714T135916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T192025Z UID:10000890-1799280000-1802390399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:BEGINNING POTTERY WHEEL DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-pottery-wheel-3/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Smith-Beg-Jan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270212 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260710T165909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191435Z UID:10000869-1799280000-1802390399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Beginning Pottery - Hand Building DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-pottery-hand-building/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Nicloy-All-Levels-Handbuilding.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270129 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260622T164114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191440Z UID:10000818-1799280000-1801180799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Glass Fused Art\, Jan\, Thurs DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/glass-fused-art-jan-thurs/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Glass Fusing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Glass-Fused-Art-Jan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270211 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260714T163739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191446Z UID:10000896-1799193600-1802303999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:ADVANCED POTTERS WHEEL DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/advanced-potters-wheel-3/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Smith-Adv-Jan-Jun.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270211 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260713T220341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191453Z UID:10000885-1799193600-1802303999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:POTTERY: BEGINNING HAND-BUILDING DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/pottery-beginning-hand-building/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tetmeyer.Begin_.Feb_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270128 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260622T162934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191505Z UID:10000817-1799193600-1801094399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Glass Fused Art\, Wed\, Jan DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/glass-fused-art-wed-jan/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Glass Fusing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Glass-Fused-Art-Jan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270210 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260715T152458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191458Z UID:10000903-1799107200-1802217599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:INTERMEDIATE POTTERS WHEEL DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/intermediate-potters-wheel-2/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Smith.Int_.Jan_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270210 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260713T214000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191510Z UID:10000882-1799020800-1802217599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:POTTERY: HAND-BUILDING INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/pottery-hand-building-intermediate-advanced-2/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tetmeyer.Int_.Adv_.Jan_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270209 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260713T210529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191515Z UID:10000878-1799020800-1802131199@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Beginning Potter’s Wheel DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-potters-wheel-3/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Nicoly-Beginner-Wheel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270106 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260630T191201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191521Z UID:10000859-1799020800-1799193599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Abstract Watercolor & Collage DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/abstract-watercolor-collage/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fausel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261215T180000 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260623T175241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191538Z UID:10000829-1797350400-1797357600@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Wine & Raku Mixer December DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/wine-raku-mixer-december/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine & Art MIXERS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Raku3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260629T194514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191544Z UID:10000848-1796860800-1797033599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Abstract Printmaking DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/abstract-printmaking/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Harrison.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T130000 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260629T194449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191550Z UID:10000847-1796637600-1796648400@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Colorful Creative Gel Prints DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/colorful-creative-gel-prints/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Cole.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260629T194423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191554Z UID:10000846-1796256000-1796428799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Pastel Painting DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/pastel-painting/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Klunk2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261217 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260622T162228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191559Z UID:10000816-1796169600-1797465599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Glass-Fused Art Dec DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/glass-fused-art-dec/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Glass Fusing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Glass-Fused-Art-Nov-Dec.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T180000 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260623T162928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191604Z UID:10000824-1796140800-1796148000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Wine & Mosaic Mixer DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/wine-mosaic-mixer/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine & Art MIXERS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Mayhew2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261124T140000 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260629T194359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191609Z UID:10000845-1795514400-1795528800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Silk Painting DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/silk-painting/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Zwetsch4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T150000 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260629T194332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191614Z UID:10000844-1795435200-1795446000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Playful Discoveries with Acrylics DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/playful-discoveries-with-acrylics/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Janku2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T150000 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260629T192557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191619Z UID:10000843-1795168800-1795186800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Alcohol Ink Dynamic Fluid Color DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/alcohol-ink-dynamic-fluid-color/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tibus.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261122 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260730T135446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T151137Z UID:10000914-1795046400-1795305599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:2026 Documentary Film Festival DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/2026-documentary-film-festival/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Film-Festival-Layout.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T180000 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260623T164358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191626Z UID:10000826-1794931200-1794938400@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Wine & Paint Mixer DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/wine-paint-mixer/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine & Art MIXERS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/LaBounty.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260629T192453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191631Z UID:10000841-1794441600-1795132799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Exploring Watercolor Painting November DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/exploring-watercolor-painting-november/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Krchmar2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T180000 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260623T175228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191639Z UID:10000828-1794326400-1794333600@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Wine & Raku Mixer November DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/wine-raku-mixer-november/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine & Art MIXERS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Raku2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T130000 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260629T192519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191644Z UID:10000842-1794218400-1794229200@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Zentangle Drawing DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/zentangle-drawing/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Cole3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260624T135643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191650Z UID:10000833-1793923200-1797033599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Open Studio Nov Dec DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/open-studio-nov-dec/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Open-Studio.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261218 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260714T180346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191655Z UID:10000900-1793836800-1797551999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:POTTERY: BEGINNING HAND-BUILDING DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/pottery-beginning-hand-building-4/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tetmeyer.Begin_.April_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261218 DTSTAMP:20260802T182824 CREATED:20260714T135005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191700Z UID:10000889-1793836800-1797551999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:BEGINNING POTTERY WHEEL DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday January 25\, 26\, 2027from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM2-day workshop fee: $423 / $345 annual donorsThis new workshop will cover the basic principles of oil painting with regard to painting palms. It will include interesting and memorable discussions on composition\, massing\, building form\, light and shadow\, depending on your own style\, and knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are incredible foundations for your painting\, whether a beginner or seasoned professional.After the brief morning intro\, a very hands-on approach to the class gets students mixing colors and preparing to paint. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own. Douglas will overview his palette and concepts that his work entails. Students will mix paints and learn to mix basic strings of color to help comprehend how this preparation makes the painting process a little simpler and get a working under-standing of the value/strings of color. Students will work from wonderful photos of palms that Douglas provides. This incredible hands-on painting experience will yield a palm or two through a logical thought process in a fun-yet-focused atmosphere to help you guide your future study. Your painting can be as complicated or as simple as needed. Demos and individual discussions/instruction will help each student start to begin.Cancellation deadline: 01/18/27To register call the box office: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n supply list\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the con-tractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-pottery-wheel-2/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Smith-Beg-Sep-Nov.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR