Wednesdays, December 2, 9, 16, 2026 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
This class will combine beginning and advanced students. It will be a hands‐on learning experience offering an outlet for creativity for those who are artistically blessed, as well as those who are artistically challenged.
Thursday & Friday, December 3 & 4, 2026 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Students will learn techniques for successful pastel painting under the instruction of an experienced pastel artist, depicting portraits, and still life. Curriculum will consist of a selection of materials, with instructor de-mos of various pastel techniques.
Monday, December 7, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
This is a fun class where anything is possible and the surprises are endless. Donna will demon-strate this art form and guide students through the process of learning and advancing their gel-print techniques. You’ll learn creative ideas of what can be done with the prints you have made.
Thursday & Friday, December 10 & 11, 2026 from 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Abstract monoprints are a spontaneous form of printmaking that explores the possibilities of this historically rooted medium. This 2-day workshop will focus on color and composition, where stu-dents create layered, hand-pulled prints using a Sturges press to produce individual diptychs or triptychs.
Celebrate the season with cherished holiday favorites and joyful harmonies performed by the BIG ARTS Chorus and BIG ARTS Band.
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Enjoy this fun-filled evening as we begin in the classroom learning about Raku, a traditional Japanese pottery-firing technique. Tim & Dana will guide students through the enjoyable process of glazing a pre-thrown pot.
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Artist Reception: Friday, December 18, 5PM
Step into the world of original artworks of Southwest Florida artists featuring an array of genres, styles, media and design.
Graciously Sponsored by Bank of the Islands.
Experience the magic of the season as BIG ARTS transforms its halls into a holiday wonderland.
Follow an unsuspecting dad who accidentally becomes the new Santa Claus and discovers the true meaning of Christmas along the way. This is a free event but a ticket is required.
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Monday & Tuesday, January 4, 5, 2027 from 9:00 AM -4:00 PM
Intermediate & Advanced watercolor artists will be approaching abstract artwork through the creation of a collage on day one. The elements of design and composition will be discussed, and several collages
Mondays, January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2027 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
During this 6-week course, beginning students will learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel, learning how to wedge, center, and start on a path to making many different shapes.
Mondays, January 4, 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 2027 & Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 2027 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Students can register for either Monday or Tuesday
Designed for students with basic hand-building experience, this class deepens your understanding of techniques such as coil, slab, and pinch construction.