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SUMMARY:Exploring Watercolor Painting - April
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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/exploring-watercolor-painting-april/
CATEGORIES:Fine Art
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
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SUMMARY:INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED POTTERY - thursdays\, april
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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-april/
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20250620T132947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T142824Z
UID:10000592-1775145600-1775152800@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:April Wine & Paint Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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/april-wine-paint-mixer/
CATEGORIES:Wine & Art MIXERS
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20250630T175737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T143639Z
UID:10000654-1775174400-1776470399@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Ceramics Open Studio - April
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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-april/
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260408
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20250708T134034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T142504Z
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SUMMARY:Abstract Watercolor & Collage
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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/abstract-watercolor-and-collage/
CATEGORIES:Fine Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20251104T154638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T160730Z
UID:10000721-1775502000-1775502000@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:If I Had Legs\, I'd Kick You
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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/if-i-had-legs-id-kick-you/
CATEGORIES:Film Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20250922T195539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T120602Z
UID:10000712-1775674800-1775674800@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Al\, Bix\, Ding\, Kent: Captiva’s Awesome Foursome
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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/captiva-island-historical-society-film-night/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Community Film Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20250620T131653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T142835Z
UID:10000591-1775750400-1775757600@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:April Wine & Raku Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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/april-wine-raku-mixer/
CATEGORIES:Pottery,Wine & Art MIXERS
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20250926T131514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T144635Z
UID:10000714-1775815200-1775829600@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:THE ART OF PRINTMAKING #3
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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-art-of-printmaking-3/
CATEGORIES:Fine Art
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Printmaking-NEWER.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20240729T233333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T192454Z
UID:10000516-1775923200-1775923200@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY Featuring Steve Trash®
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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/family-and-friends-day/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Spring Delight
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Steve-Trash.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20260123T144957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T195356Z
UID:10000745-1776106800-1776106800@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Below the Clouds
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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/below-the-clouds/
CATEGORIES:Film Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Below-the-Clouds-NEW.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20250709T190806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T145643Z
UID:10000690-1776366000-1776366000@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Storm Stories from Sanibel: Hurricane Ian
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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/historical-museum-film-night-april/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Community Film Nights
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Ian-over-FL.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20250626T204719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T145009Z
UID:10000632-1776540600-1776540600@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:ABBAFAB
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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/abbafab/
CATEGORIES:Encore Events,Performing Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ABBAFAB.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20260206T200306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T210903Z
UID:10000747-1776711600-1776711600@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Mr. Nobody Against Putin
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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/mr-nobody-against-putin/
CATEGORIES:Film Series
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Mr.-Nobody.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20250730T182921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T202711Z
UID:10000703-1776988800-1780271999@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Annual Artists Collective
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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/annual-artists-collective-2026/
CATEGORIES:Fine Arts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Artists-Collective.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20251229T183727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T184542Z
UID:10000738-1777316400-1777316400@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Summer of Soul
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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/summer-of-soul/
CATEGORIES:Film Series
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20250708T175137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T202831Z
UID:10000682-1777593600-1780963199@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Art as Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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/art-as-therapy-2026/
CATEGORIES:Fine Arts
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20251104T160907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T160953Z
UID:10000722-1777921200-1777921200@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:20 Feet from Stardom
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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/20-feet-from-stardom/
CATEGORIES:Film Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20251104T161037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T161200Z
UID:10000723-1778526000-1778526000@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Muscle Shoals
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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/muscle-shoals/
CATEGORIES:Film Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20251104T161303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T194345Z
UID:10000724-1779130800-1779130800@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Little Richard
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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/little-richard-i-am-everything/
CATEGORIES:Film Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20250620T144916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T142843Z
UID:10000596-1780588800-1780596000@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:June Wine & Raku Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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/june-wine-raku-mixer/
CATEGORIES:Pottery,Wine & Art MIXERS
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Raku-Mixers-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20260107T193032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T143647Z
UID:10000742-1780876800-1781049599@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Summer Solstice
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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/summer-solstice/
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20250630T135913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T143656Z
UID:10000635-1780876800-1783987199@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Pottery Wheel 101 - June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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-june/
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20250630T152110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T143705Z
UID:10000640-1780963200-1784073599@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Pottery Wheel 102 - June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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-june/
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20250630T155013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T143906Z
UID:10000645-1781049600-1784159999@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Pottery Wheel 103 - Wednesdays\, June
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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-june/
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20250630T170834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T143916Z
UID:10000650-1781136000-1784246399@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Pottery Wheel 102  - Thursdays\, June
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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-thursdays-june/
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20250630T180427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T143921Z
UID:10000655-1781222400-1783727999@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Ceramics Open Studio - June
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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-june/
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20250708T180335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T142127Z
UID:10000683-1781308800-1784937599@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Dunham Family Gallery - FSW Student Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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/fsw-student-exhibit/
CATEGORIES:Fine Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20250609T202931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T142333Z
UID:10000586-1781370000-1781370000@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Vibe 2026
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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/art-vibe-2026/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Spring Delight
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260416T025600
CREATED:20251202T185734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T160643Z
UID:10000728-1782086400-1782518399@bigarts.org
SUMMARY:GLASS MOSAICS AND MORE
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 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. Have you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? 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. This pottery wheel class offers a wonderful opportunity for students at the beginning level to explore the art of clay in a fun and creative atmosphere. Open to ages 18 and up. Working with clay is an art form that transcends age\, connecting us to a realm of possibilities and self-discovery. When I ask my students\, both young and old\, why they love working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. Its gooey texture is malleable\, and it possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool and soft feel invites us to immerse ourselves in its potential. 						\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: 06/01/2026 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-mosaics-and-more/
CATEGORIES:Youth Classes
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