Mondays, June 8, 15, 22, 29 & July 6, 13, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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.
Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 & July 7, 14, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
If you’re comfortable with the basics of throwing and eager to learn more advanced techniques, this class is for you! Students will explore methods for creating larger forms, lidded pieces, and incorporating sculptural and surface techniques.
Wednesdays June 10, 17, 24 & July 1, 8, 15, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Prerequisite: Participants must have taken Beginner and Intermediate Pottery Wheel classes in advance of this class -OR- have significant pottery wheel experience prior to registering for this class. In this advanced pottery wheel course, students will engage in independent special projects.
Thursdays June 11, 18, 25 & July 2, 9, 16, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Prerequisite: Participants must have taken Beginner and Intermediate Pottery Wheel classes in advance of this class -OR- have significant pottery wheel experience prior to registering for this class. In this advanced pottery wheel course, students will engage in independent special projects.
Fridays, June 12, 19, 26 & July 3, 10, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Students who are registered in the June/July 6-week pottery sessions will be allowed to participate in these Friday open studio classes. The open studio will offer current students extra time outside of class to continue and complete their artwork.
Artist Reception: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 5:00 PM
BIG ARTS is proud to collaborate with Florida SouthWestern State College to showcase the work of emerging artists.
An unforgettable evening of artistic inspiration at this free and open-to-the-public event!
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Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Ages 10-14
Students will have fun learning the art of fused glass. First, creating projects like wind chimes, dishes, jewelry, wall hangings, and more.
Monday, June 22 – Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Ages 9-12 (students entering 4th, 5th & 6th grade)
During this 1-week pottery camp, students will learn how to create colorful clay masks inspired by the artist, Picasso. Using the “slab” method, students will roll out a flat piece of clay to form the base of their masks.
Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17, 2026, 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Students entering 3rd grade through 9th grade
This hands-on, creativity-packed art camp invites students to explore exciting techniques across painting, printmaking, mixed media, and sculpture!