BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BIG ARTS of Sanibel - ECPv6.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T014659 CREATED:20250709T183733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T191512Z UID:10000687-1769715000-1769715000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:The Players DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, February 18\, 25 & March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used & purchased as needed through the box office. 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. You are encouraged to pursue your personal interests or develop and refine your pieces. As experienced students\, you will continue to enhance your skills through individualized instruction\, group demonstrations\, and collaboration with fellow students. A solid understanding of throwing on the pottery wheel is expected. The specific clay and glazes utilized will be determined by the instructor. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I inquire with my students\, young and old alike\, about their passion for working with clay\, their responses echo the universal charm of this ancient medium. It is gooey and malleable\, possessing the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool\, soft texture invites us to immerse ourselves in its myriad possibilities. \n \n \n \n Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \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 general info\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation deadline: 02/10/2026 Student Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund.  OR – funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. BIG ARTS Cancellation Policy: There is a minimum of 4 students required to run a class/workshop.  If the minimum number of students is not met one week (7 days) prior to the start of class BIG ARTS will cancel the class and refund students who are registered. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/the-players-2026/ CATEGORIES:Encore Events,Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/New-Players.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T014700 CREATED:20250620T141555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T203448Z UID:10000594-1769702400-1769709600@bigarts.org SUMMARY:January Wine & Paint Mixer DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, February 18\, 25 & March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used & purchased as needed through the box office. 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. You are encouraged to pursue your personal interests or develop and refine your pieces. As experienced students\, you will continue to enhance your skills through individualized instruction\, group demonstrations\, and collaboration with fellow students. A solid understanding of throwing on the pottery wheel is expected. The specific clay and glazes utilized will be determined by the instructor. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I inquire with my students\, young and old alike\, about their passion for working with clay\, their responses echo the universal charm of this ancient medium. It is gooey and malleable\, possessing the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool\, soft texture invites us to immerse ourselves in its myriad possibilities. \n \n \n \n Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \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 general info\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation deadline: 02/10/2026 Student Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund.  OR – funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. BIG ARTS Cancellation Policy: There is a minimum of 4 students required to run a class/workshop.  If the minimum number of students is not met one week (7 days) prior to the start of class BIG ARTS will cancel the class and refund students who are registered. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/january-wine-paint-mixer/ CATEGORIES:Wine & Art MIXERS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Ellis-Jan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316 DTSTAMP:20260430T014700 CREATED:20250708T173106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T185213Z UID:10000680-1769644800-1773619199@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Impressions and Relics - Jonas Stirner DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, February 18\, 25 & March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used & purchased as needed through the box office. 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. You are encouraged to pursue your personal interests or develop and refine your pieces. As experienced students\, you will continue to enhance your skills through individualized instruction\, group demonstrations\, and collaboration with fellow students. A solid understanding of throwing on the pottery wheel is expected. The specific clay and glazes utilized will be determined by the instructor. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I inquire with my students\, young and old alike\, about their passion for working with clay\, their responses echo the universal charm of this ancient medium. It is gooey and malleable\, possessing the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool\, soft texture invites us to immerse ourselves in its myriad possibilities. \n \n \n \n Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \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 general info\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation deadline: 02/10/2026 Student Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund.  OR – funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. BIG ARTS Cancellation Policy: There is a minimum of 4 students required to run a class/workshop.  If the minimum number of students is not met one week (7 days) prior to the start of class BIG ARTS will cancel the class and refund students who are registered. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/jonas-stirner/ CATEGORIES:Fine Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Jonas-Stirner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260421 DTSTAMP:20260430T014700 CREATED:20250708T181202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T180016Z UID:10000685-1769385600-1776729599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Oracle - Ebenezer Leyva DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, February 18\, 25 & March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used & purchased as needed through the box office. 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. You are encouraged to pursue your personal interests or develop and refine your pieces. As experienced students\, you will continue to enhance your skills through individualized instruction\, group demonstrations\, and collaboration with fellow students. A solid understanding of throwing on the pottery wheel is expected. The specific clay and glazes utilized will be determined by the instructor. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I inquire with my students\, young and old alike\, about their passion for working with clay\, their responses echo the universal charm of this ancient medium. It is gooey and malleable\, possessing the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool\, soft texture invites us to immerse ourselves in its myriad possibilities. \n \n \n \n Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \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 general info\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation deadline: 02/10/2026 Student Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund.  OR – funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. BIG ARTS Cancellation Policy: There is a minimum of 4 students required to run a class/workshop.  If the minimum number of students is not met one week (7 days) prior to the start of class BIG ARTS will cancel the class and refund students who are registered. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/ebenezer-leyva/ CATEGORIES:Fine Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Ebenezer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260109 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260207 DTSTAMP:20260430T014700 CREATED:20250630T174303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T125400Z UID:10000652-1767916800-1770422399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Ceramics Open Studio - January DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, February 18\, 25 & March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used & purchased as needed through the box office. 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. You are encouraged to pursue your personal interests or develop and refine your pieces. As experienced students\, you will continue to enhance your skills through individualized instruction\, group demonstrations\, and collaboration with fellow students. A solid understanding of throwing on the pottery wheel is expected. The specific clay and glazes utilized will be determined by the instructor. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I inquire with my students\, young and old alike\, about their passion for working with clay\, their responses echo the universal charm of this ancient medium. It is gooey and malleable\, possessing the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool\, soft texture invites us to immerse ourselves in its myriad possibilities. \n \n \n \n Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \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 general info\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation deadline: 02/10/2026 Student Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund.  OR – funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. BIG ARTS Cancellation Policy: There is a minimum of 4 students required to run a class/workshop.  If the minimum number of students is not met one week (7 days) prior to the start of class BIG ARTS will cancel the class and refund students who are registered. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/ceramics-open-studio-january/ CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Open-Studios.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260213 DTSTAMP:20260430T014700 CREATED:20251003T192842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T125355Z UID:10000715-1767830400-1770940799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Beginning Pottery Wheel 101 - Thursdays\, January DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, February 18\, 25 & March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used & purchased as needed through the box office. 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. You are encouraged to pursue your personal interests or develop and refine your pieces. As experienced students\, you will continue to enhance your skills through individualized instruction\, group demonstrations\, and collaboration with fellow students. A solid understanding of throwing on the pottery wheel is expected. The specific clay and glazes utilized will be determined by the instructor. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I inquire with my students\, young and old alike\, about their passion for working with clay\, their responses echo the universal charm of this ancient medium. It is gooey and malleable\, possessing the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool\, soft texture invites us to immerse ourselves in its myriad possibilities. \n \n \n \n Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \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 general info\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation deadline: 02/10/2026 Student Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund.  OR – funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. BIG ARTS Cancellation Policy: There is a minimum of 4 students required to run a class/workshop.  If the minimum number of students is not met one week (7 days) prior to the start of class BIG ARTS will cancel the class and refund students who are registered. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/pottery-wheel-101-thursdays-january/ CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Tim-Smith-Mondays.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260213 DTSTAMP:20260430T014700 CREATED:20250701T181257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T124806Z UID:10000673-1767830400-1770940799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED POTTERY - thrusdays\, january DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, February 18\, 25 & March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used & purchased as needed through the box office. 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. You are encouraged to pursue your personal interests or develop and refine your pieces. As experienced students\, you will continue to enhance your skills through individualized instruction\, group demonstrations\, and collaboration with fellow students. A solid understanding of throwing on the pottery wheel is expected. The specific clay and glazes utilized will be determined by the instructor. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I inquire with my students\, young and old alike\, about their passion for working with clay\, their responses echo the universal charm of this ancient medium. It is gooey and malleable\, possessing the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool\, soft texture invites us to immerse ourselves in its myriad possibilities. \n \n \n \n Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \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 general info\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation deadline: 02/10/2026 Student Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund.  OR – funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. BIG ARTS Cancellation Policy: There is a minimum of 4 students required to run a class/workshop.  If the minimum number of students is not met one week (7 days) prior to the start of class BIG ARTS will cancel the class and refund students who are registered. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/intermediate-advanced-pottery-thursdays-january/ CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Tetmyer-NEW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260130 DTSTAMP:20260430T014700 CREATED:20250623T144815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T202940Z UID:10000601-1767830400-1769731199@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Glass Fused Art - Thurs\, Jan DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, February 18\, 25 & March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used & purchased as needed through the box office. 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. You are encouraged to pursue your personal interests or develop and refine your pieces. As experienced students\, you will continue to enhance your skills through individualized instruction\, group demonstrations\, and collaboration with fellow students. A solid understanding of throwing on the pottery wheel is expected. The specific clay and glazes utilized will be determined by the instructor. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I inquire with my students\, young and old alike\, about their passion for working with clay\, their responses echo the universal charm of this ancient medium. It is gooey and malleable\, possessing the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool\, soft texture invites us to immerse ourselves in its myriad possibilities. \n \n \n \n Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \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 general info\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation deadline: 02/10/2026 Student Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund.  OR – funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. BIG ARTS Cancellation Policy: There is a minimum of 4 students required to run a class/workshop.  If the minimum number of students is not met one week (7 days) prior to the start of class BIG ARTS will cancel the class and refund students who are registered. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/glass-fusing-thursdays-january/ CATEGORIES:Glass Fusing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Kaiser-January.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260212 DTSTAMP:20260430T014700 CREATED:20250701T175515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T191649Z UID:10000670-1767744000-1770854399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED POTTERY - wednesdays\, january DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, February 18\, 25 & March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used & purchased as needed through the box office. 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. You are encouraged to pursue your personal interests or develop and refine your pieces. As experienced students\, you will continue to enhance your skills through individualized instruction\, group demonstrations\, and collaboration with fellow students. A solid understanding of throwing on the pottery wheel is expected. The specific clay and glazes utilized will be determined by the instructor. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I inquire with my students\, young and old alike\, about their passion for working with clay\, their responses echo the universal charm of this ancient medium. It is gooey and malleable\, possessing the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool\, soft texture invites us to immerse ourselves in its myriad possibilities. \n \n \n \n Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \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 general info\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation deadline: 02/10/2026 Student Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund.  OR – funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. BIG ARTS Cancellation Policy: There is a minimum of 4 students required to run a class/workshop.  If the minimum number of students is not met one week (7 days) prior to the start of class BIG ARTS will cancel the class and refund students who are registered. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/intermediate-advanced-pottery-wednesdays-january/ CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kim-Tetmyer-Wednesdays.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260212 DTSTAMP:20260430T014700 CREATED:20250630T153458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T191618Z UID:10000642-1767744000-1770854399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Advanced Pottery Wheel 103 - Wednesdays\, January DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, February 18\, 25 & March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used & purchased as needed through the box office. 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. You are encouraged to pursue your personal interests or develop and refine your pieces. As experienced students\, you will continue to enhance your skills through individualized instruction\, group demonstrations\, and collaboration with fellow students. A solid understanding of throwing on the pottery wheel is expected. The specific clay and glazes utilized will be determined by the instructor. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I inquire with my students\, young and old alike\, about their passion for working with clay\, their responses echo the universal charm of this ancient medium. It is gooey and malleable\, possessing the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool\, soft texture invites us to immerse ourselves in its myriad possibilities. \n \n \n \n Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \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 general info\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation deadline: 02/10/2026 Student Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund.  OR – funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. BIG ARTS Cancellation Policy: There is a minimum of 4 students required to run a class/workshop.  If the minimum number of students is not met one week (7 days) prior to the start of class BIG ARTS will cancel the class and refund students who are registered. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/pottery-wheel-103-wednesdays-january/ CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Tim-Smith-Wednesdays.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260129 DTSTAMP:20260430T014700 CREATED:20250623T142814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T202919Z UID:10000600-1767744000-1769644799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Glass Fused Art - Wed\, Jan DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, February 18\, 25 & March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used & purchased as needed through the box office. 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. You are encouraged to pursue your personal interests or develop and refine your pieces. As experienced students\, you will continue to enhance your skills through individualized instruction\, group demonstrations\, and collaboration with fellow students. A solid understanding of throwing on the pottery wheel is expected. The specific clay and glazes utilized will be determined by the instructor. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I inquire with my students\, young and old alike\, about their passion for working with clay\, their responses echo the universal charm of this ancient medium. It is gooey and malleable\, possessing the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool\, soft texture invites us to immerse ourselves in its myriad possibilities. \n \n \n \n Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \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 general info\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation deadline: 02/10/2026 Student Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund.  OR – funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. BIG ARTS Cancellation Policy: There is a minimum of 4 students required to run a class/workshop.  If the minimum number of students is not met one week (7 days) prior to the start of class BIG ARTS will cancel the class and refund students who are registered. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/glass-fusing-wednesdays-january/ CATEGORIES:Glass Fusing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Kaiser-January.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260211 DTSTAMP:20260430T014700 CREATED:20250701T173402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T191429Z UID:10000667-1767657600-1770767999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:BEGINNING HAND-BUILDING 101 - January\, Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, February 18\, 25 & March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used & purchased as needed through the box office. 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. You are encouraged to pursue your personal interests or develop and refine your pieces. As experienced students\, you will continue to enhance your skills through individualized instruction\, group demonstrations\, and collaboration with fellow students. A solid understanding of throwing on the pottery wheel is expected. The specific clay and glazes utilized will be determined by the instructor. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I inquire with my students\, young and old alike\, about their passion for working with clay\, their responses echo the universal charm of this ancient medium. It is gooey and malleable\, possessing the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool\, soft texture invites us to immerse ourselves in its myriad possibilities. \n \n \n \n Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \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 general info\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation deadline: 02/10/2026 Student Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund.  OR – funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. BIG ARTS Cancellation Policy: There is a minimum of 4 students required to run a class/workshop.  If the minimum number of students is not met one week (7 days) prior to the start of class BIG ARTS will cancel the class and refund students who are registered. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/handbuilding-101-tuesdays-january/ CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kim-Tetmyer-Tuesdays.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260211 DTSTAMP:20260430T014700 CREATED:20250630T150130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T191412Z UID:10000637-1767657600-1770767999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Intermediate Pottery Wheel 102 - January 2026 DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, February 18\, 25 & March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used & purchased as needed through the box office. 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. You are encouraged to pursue your personal interests or develop and refine your pieces. As experienced students\, you will continue to enhance your skills through individualized instruction\, group demonstrations\, and collaboration with fellow students. A solid understanding of throwing on the pottery wheel is expected. The specific clay and glazes utilized will be determined by the instructor. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I inquire with my students\, young and old alike\, about their passion for working with clay\, their responses echo the universal charm of this ancient medium. It is gooey and malleable\, possessing the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool\, soft texture invites us to immerse ourselves in its myriad possibilities. \n \n \n \n Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \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 general info\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation deadline: 02/10/2026 Student Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund.  OR – funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. BIG ARTS Cancellation Policy: There is a minimum of 4 students required to run a class/workshop.  If the minimum number of students is not met one week (7 days) prior to the start of class BIG ARTS will cancel the class and refund students who are registered. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/pottery-wheel-102-january/ CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Tim-Smith-Tuesdays.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260210 DTSTAMP:20260430T014700 CREATED:20250701T172020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T191351Z UID:10000664-1767571200-1770681599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:BEGINNING HAND-BUILDING 101 - January DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, February 18\, 25 & March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used & purchased as needed through the box office. 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. You are encouraged to pursue your personal interests or develop and refine your pieces. As experienced students\, you will continue to enhance your skills through individualized instruction\, group demonstrations\, and collaboration with fellow students. A solid understanding of throwing on the pottery wheel is expected. The specific clay and glazes utilized will be determined by the instructor. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I inquire with my students\, young and old alike\, about their passion for working with clay\, their responses echo the universal charm of this ancient medium. It is gooey and malleable\, possessing the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool\, soft texture invites us to immerse ourselves in its myriad possibilities. \n \n \n \n Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \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 general info\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation deadline: 02/10/2026 Student Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund.  OR – funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. BIG ARTS Cancellation Policy: There is a minimum of 4 students required to run a class/workshop.  If the minimum number of students is not met one week (7 days) prior to the start of class BIG ARTS will cancel the class and refund students who are registered. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/handbuilding-101-mondays-january/ CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kim-Tetmyer-Mondays.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260210 DTSTAMP:20260430T014700 CREATED:20250626T153604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T191329Z UID:10000630-1767571200-1770681599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Beginning Pottery Wheel 101 - January 2026 DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, February 18\, 25 & March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used & purchased as needed through the box office. 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. You are encouraged to pursue your personal interests or develop and refine your pieces. As experienced students\, you will continue to enhance your skills through individualized instruction\, group demonstrations\, and collaboration with fellow students. A solid understanding of throwing on the pottery wheel is expected. The specific clay and glazes utilized will be determined by the instructor. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I inquire with my students\, young and old alike\, about their passion for working with clay\, their responses echo the universal charm of this ancient medium. It is gooey and malleable\, possessing the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool\, soft texture invites us to immerse ourselves in its myriad possibilities. \n \n \n \n Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \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 general info\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation deadline: 02/10/2026 Student Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund.  OR – funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. BIG ARTS Cancellation Policy: There is a minimum of 4 students required to run a class/workshop.  If the minimum number of students is not met one week (7 days) prior to the start of class BIG ARTS will cancel the class and refund students who are registered. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/pottery-wheel-101-january/ CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Tim-Smith-Mondays.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR