BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BIG ARTS of Sanibel - ECPv6.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:BIG ARTS of Sanibel X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bigarts.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BIG ARTS of Sanibel REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T170000 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260526T191143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T172443Z UID:10000812-1780992000-1788022800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Sanibel School K-8 Artists DESCRIPTION:Artist Reception: Saturday\, June 13\, 2026\, 5:00 PM \nBIG ARTS is proud to continue its cherished partnership with Sanibel School for the second consecutive year\, bringing the vibrant creativity of our island’s youngest artists to the Mezzanine Gallery this summer. Featuring works by students in grades K–8\, this colorful showcase spans a wide variety of mediums. We invite parents\, families\, and neighbors to stop by\, celebrate these remarkable young artists\, and experience the joy their work brings to our walls. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/sanibel-school-k-8-artists/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Sanibel-School.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260810 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260721T142413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T143844Z UID:10000909-1786320000-1793404799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Currents DESCRIPTION:Back (L to R): Shah Hadjebi\, Wilson McCray\, Macy Noll / Front (L to R): MariaPia Malerba\, Marti Koehler / Not Pictured: Dahye Kim \nFollowing the success of BIRDS\, No Words in 2025\, BIG ARTS once again invites visitors to experience art as it unfolds. CURRENTS transforms the Dunham Family Gallery into a collaborative underwater mural created by six artists over the course of almost 3 months. \nWorking together on a continuous 6-foot-tall by 125-foot-long expanse of paper throughout the gallery\, each artist contributes their own perspective while building upon one another’s work\, allowing the mural to gradually evolve into an immersive underwater environment. \nThroughout the process\, BIG ARTS will share artist schedules and photos on our social media so visitors can plan to stop in while artists are working or follow the mural’s progress. \n– \nFeatured Artists \nShah HadjebiAn award-winning Southwest Florida watercolor artist based in Fort Myers\, Hadjebi draws inspiration from a lifelong artistic background and explores nature through expressive\, intuitive painting. WEBSITE \nDahye KimAn interdisciplinary researcher and professor of Digital Arts at Florida SouthWestern State College\, Kim previously presented a projected installation at the BIG ARTS Dunham Family Gallery in 2024. WEBSITE \nMarti KoehlerA Naples native\, Koehler creates work inspired by Southwest Florida’s coastal landscapes\, memories\, and the textures and rhythms of the natural world. WEBSITE \nMariaPia MalerbaAn Italian-born multidisciplinary artist whose work blends painting\, textile design\, and immersive installation. WEBSITE \nWilson McCrayAn artist and Gallery Director at BIG ARTS\, McCray oversees the organization’s visual arts program and works with artists from Southwest Florida and around the world to bring diverse exhibitions to the community. \nMacy NollA senior at Florida Gulf Coast University double majoring in Marine Biology and Visual Arts\, Noll teaches scuba diving for marine research and creates marine illustrations and murals. \n– \nClosing Reception: Friday\, October 30\, 2026 | 5:00 PM \nCelebrate the completion of CURRENTS during the closing reception in the Dunham Family Gallery. Meet the artists\, experience the finished mural\, and enjoy complimentary wine\, beer\, and light bites as we conclude this collaborative exhibit! URL:https://bigarts.org/event/currents/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Currents-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270208 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260803T201304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T202031Z UID:10000920-1788825600-1802044799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:COLOR AND SHAPES DESCRIPTION:Each summer\, BIG ARTS Outreach Program partners with The Heights Center to provide more than 120 students in grades K–8 with hands-on visual arts experiences that encourage creativity and self-expression. In 2026\, students explored the work of Piet Mondrian\, Henri Matisse\, Sonia and Robert Delaunay\, and Jean Arp\, drawing inspiration from each artist’s distinctive style to create the collaborative mural which we will proudly display at BIG ARTS. \nArtist Reception: Saturday\, November 14\, 5:00PM URL:https://bigarts.org/event/color-and-shapes/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Color-and-Shapes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T190000 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260515T182920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T142451Z UID:10000805-1789066800-1789066800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Tunnel to Towers Foundation 9/11 Institute Speaker DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 25th anniversary of the events that took place on 9/11\, and BIG ARTS is partnering with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation for a special event to never forget the lives affected by it. Sanibel Councilman John Henshaw will be the keynote speaker and present on his experience at Ground Zero when he was the Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA. The talk will be followed by a Q&A. \nTHIS IS A FREE EVENT BUT A TICKET IS REQUIRED.\nLIMIT SIX TICKETS PER CUSTOMER. \nIn Parnership with \n \nGraciously Sponsored by URL:https://bigarts.org/event/john-henshaw/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/John-Henshaw.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260713T210223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T143240Z UID:10000876-1789344000-1792454399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Beginning Potter’s Wheel DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, September 14\, 21\,28\, October 5\, 12\, 19\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM6-class session fee: $295 / $236 annual donorsStudent supply fee: $65 purchased as needed through the box office. Includes a 20lb. bag of clay\, glaze used and kiln firing. \nDuring this 6-week course\, beginning students will learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel\, learning how to wedge\, center\, and start on a path to making many different shapes. The potter’s wheel can be a meditative\, and challenging\, yet rewarding\, artistic journey that acts as a therapeutic escape. \nPreparation for class starts before you leave home. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting mud on. It was hard to imagine the havoc it would create when I was staring down at the spotless wheel and a small lump of clay centered in the middle. Embrace the wonky and wobbly\, which is all part of the learning. Once you get the feel\, it is like riding a bike and you will be hooked! \nCancellation deadline: 9/7/26Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n supply list\n \n \n studio etiquette\n \n \n studio safety\n \n \n general info\n \n \n registration info\n \nBIG ARTS 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. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-potters-wheel/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Nicoly-Beginner-Wheel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260713T170616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T143438Z UID:10000874-1789430400-1792540799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Intermediate/Advanced Handbuilding DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, September 15\, 22\, 29\, October 6 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM6-class session fee: $295 / $239 annual donorsStudent supply fee: $65 purchased as needed through the box office. Includes a 20lb. bag of clay\, glaze used and kiln firing. \nHand-building for the intermediate to the advanced. We will explore more hand-building techniques and work on skills. We will further your understanding of techniques such as coil\, slab\, and pinch construction. We will focus on improving form\, structure\, and surface design while incorporating decorative elements like carving\, stamping\, and glazing. Students will work on projects such as honing their skills and opening the world of new and different techniques. Glazing techniques will be further explored\, and we will work on the student’s expectation from concept to completion. This class will be a collaborative venture where learning from all levels is shared. Prerequisite: A desire to learn and improve creativity and forms. \nCancellation deadline: 9/8/26Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n supply list\n \n \n studio etiquette\n \n \n studio safety\n \n \n general info\n \n \n registration info\n \nBIG ARTS 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. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/intermediate-advanced-handbuilding/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Nicloy-Advanced-Handbuilding.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260715T152119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T143502Z UID:10000902-1789430400-1792540799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:INTERMEDIATE POTTERS WHEEL DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, September 15\, 22\, 29\, October 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM \n6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 a 20 lb. bag of clay\, glaze used and firing of artwork.Purchased as needed through the box office. \nIf you’re comfortable with the basics of throwing and eager to learn more advanced techniques\, this class is for you! \nStudents will explore methods for creating larger forms and lidded pieces and incorporating sculptural and surface techniques. This class encourages students to develop their unique style in pottery and ceramics\, with brainstorming sessions focused on what they wish to create. Examples of projects could include teapots or tea sets\, vases\, jars or lidded vessels\, luminaries\, and more! \nWorking 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. \nRegistration deadline: 9/8/2026Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n Printable PDF\n \n \n Instructor Bio\n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n Supply List\n \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n Studio Safety\n \n \n General Info\n \n \n Registration Info\n \nBIG ARTS 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 requires a minimum of 4 students to run a pottery class. If the minimum number of students (4) is not met one week (7 days) prior to the start of class\, the class will be cancelled\, and registered students will be refunded. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/intermediate-potters-wheel/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Smith.Int_.Sept_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260622T155052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191951Z UID:10000813-1789516800-1789689599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Artisan Fused-Glass Jewelry DESCRIPTION:Wednesday & Thursday September 16\, 17\, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM2-day class fee: $95 / $76 annual donors \nDiscover the vibrant world of kiln-formed glass in this hands-on\, multi-session workshop. Whether you are a seasoned fuser or a complete beginner\, this class guides you through the process of designing\, firing\, and finishing stunning glass pendants that capture light and color. All levels welcome \nSupplies are purchased directly from the instructor: material costs will depend on the quantity of glass used and projects you choose to create.  Each student invoice tracks all glass purchases to be paid to the instructor at the end of the session. \nWorkshop Experience \nDay 1: Design & Foundation (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM) We begin with the fundamentals of glass preparation. You will learn how to select and layer glass to create depth and interest\, completing your first one or two pendants to be loaded into the kiln for their first firing. \nDay 2: Expansion & Refinement (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM) Build on your skills as we design additional pieces. We will also revisit the work from Day 1\, discussing the firing results and\, if necessary\, preparing them for their final stages. \nThe Final Touch (Pickup Day) Once the kiln has worked its magic\, return on the third day to collect your treasures. We will focus on the final assembly – adding chains or learning the basics of wire wrapping to turn your glass pieces into professional-quality jewelry. \nCancellation deadline: 9/9/2026Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n Printable PDF\n \n \n Instructor Bio\n \n \n Classroom Etiquette & Safety\n \nBIG ARTS 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. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/artisan-fused-glass-jewelry/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Glass Fusing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Artisan-Fused-Glass-Jewelry.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260713T165418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T143520Z UID:10000872-1789516800-1792627199@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Beginning Pottery – Handbuilding DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, September 16\, 23\, 30\, October 7\, 14\, 21 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM6-class session fee: $295 / $239 annual donorsStudent supply fee: $65 purchased as needed through the box office. Includes a 20lb. bag of clay\, glaze used and kiln firing. \n“Ready to get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing?” \nStep away from the screen and into the soothing\, tactile world of clay. Our handbuilding class is the perfect place to slow down\, explore your imagination\, and create something truly unique — no pottery wheel required! Whether you’re a total beginner or just looking to reconnect with your creative side\, this class offers a fun\, relaxing\, and rewarding experience. Come discover the joy of shaping clay with your hands and watch your ideas take form\, one pinch\, coil\, and slab at a time! \nCancellation deadline: 9/9/26Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n supply list\n \n \n studio etiquette\n \n \n studio safety\n \n \n general info\n \n \n registration info\n \nBIG ARTS 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. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-pottery-handbuilding/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Nicloy-Beginner-Handbuilding.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260714T163636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T143540Z UID:10000894-1789516800-1792627199@bigarts.org SUMMARY:ADVANCED POTTERS WHEEL DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, September 16\, 23\, 30 October 7\, 14\, 21\, 2026 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM \n6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 20 lb. bag of clay\, glaze\, and firing artwork.Purchased as needed through the box office. \nPrerequisite: 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. \nIn this advanced pottery wheel course\, students will engage in special independent 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. \nWorking 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 are drawn to working with clay\, their responses echo the universal appeal of this ancient medium. It is gooey\, malleable\, and possesses the remarkable ability to take on any shape. The cool\, soft texture invites us to immerse ourselves in its endless potential. \nRegistration deadline:9/9/26 Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n Printable PDF\n \n \n Instructor Bio\n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n Supply List\n \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n Studio Safety\n \n \n General Info\n \n \n Registration Info\n \nBIG ARTS 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 requires a minimum of 4 students to run a pottery class. If the minimum number of students (4) is not met one week (7 days) prior to the start of class\, the class will be cancelled\, and registered students will be refunded. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/advanced-potters-wheel/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Smith-Adv-Fall-26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260714T134802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T143546Z UID:10000888-1789603200-1792713599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:BEGINNING POTTERY WHEEL DESCRIPTION:Thursdays September 17\, 24\, October 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM \n6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay\,glaze used\, and firing artwork. Purchased as needed through the box office. \nHave you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? Join us! \nBeginning 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. \nWorking 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. I can easily spend the entire day working with clay. \nRegistration deadline: 9/10/26Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n Printable PDF\n \n \n Instructor Bio\n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n Supply List\n \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n Studio Safety\n \n \n General Info\n \n \n Registration Info\n \nBIG ARTS 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 requires a minimum of 4 students to run a pottery class. If the minimum number of students (4) is not met one week (7 days) prior to the start of class\, the class will be cancelled\, and registered students will be refunded. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-pottery-wheel/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Smith-Beg-Sep-Nov.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260624T135105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T143604Z UID:10000832-1789689600-1792195199@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Open Studio Sept Oct DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, September 18\, 25\, & October 2\, 9\, 16\, 2026from 9:30am to 12:30pm1-day fee: $25 each FridayAvailable to currently registered students only. \nOpen studio offers students extra time outside of class to continue and complete their artwork. \nThe studio time cannot be used for production work\, defined as high-volume production; creating multiple pieces outside of class projects is considered production and is notpermitted. \nPlan on spending 15 minutes cleaning up before the studio closes or at the end ofstudio hours; ensure all cleanup is completed before you leave the studio. \nOpen Studio will be monitored by BIG ARTS instructor\, Tim Smith. Assisting inmaintaining classroom discipline\, answering questions\, and enforcing protocols. \nPre registration is recommended due to limited seating & you can register the day of open studio if there is availability. To register call: 239-395-0900. \n \n Printable PDF\n \n \n Instructor bio\n \n \n general info\n \n \n registration info\n \n \n studio etiquette\n \n \n studio safety\n \nBIG ARTS 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. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/open-studio-sept-oct/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Open-Studio.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260629T191654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191839Z UID:10000838-1790899200-1792799999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Exploring Watercolor Painting October DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, October 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n4-day multi-week class fee: $180 / $144 annual donors \nJoin us to jump start your creativity and be inspired by a variety of watercolor exercises. Students of all skill lev-els are welcome and will work at their own pace in les-sons that explore value\, layering\, and understanding the movement of watercolor painting. Students will be in-spired to create more freely and leave with a better un-derstanding of watercolor materials.\nThis class is for those new to watercolors or at an inter-mediate level who are interested in improving current skills. Sunny will provide individual guidance during each class. Repeat students are always welcome. \nCancellation deadline: 9/25/26\nCall the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n\nPrintable pdf\n\n\ninstructor bio\n\n\nsupply list\n \nBIG ARTS Cancellation Policy:\nCancellations 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.\nRegistration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/exploring-watercolor-painting-october/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Krchmar3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T190000 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260728T171256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T170034Z UID:10000910-1791226800-1791226800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Edward Scissorhands DESCRIPTION:1990\, PG-13\, 105 min\nDirected by Tim Burton\nStarring: Johnny Depp\, Winona Ryder\, Dianne Wiest \nIn a castle high on top of a hill lives an inventor’s greatest creation – Edward\, a near-complete person. The creator died before he could finish Edward’s hands; instead\, he is left with metal scissors for hands. Since then\, he has lived alone\, until a kind lady called Peg discovers him and welcomes him into her home. At first\, everyone welcomes him into the community\, but soon things begin to take a change for the worse. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/edward-scissorhands/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Monday Night Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Edward-Scissorhands.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T180000 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260623T165913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191827Z UID:10000827-1791302400-1791309600@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Wine & Raku Mixer October DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMClass fee: $105 for all participants. Includes a pre-thrown 8-inch clay pot for each student and glaze. \nEnjoy this fun-filled evening as we begin in the classroom learning about Raku\, a traditional Japanese pottery-firing technique. Tim & Dana will guide students through the enjoyable process of glazing a pre-thrown pot. Offering a different glazing technique for each class. See class curriculum link below for details. \nStudents will observe the exciting steps of loading and unloading the kilns outside in the sculpture garden while sipping on wine and enjoying light snacks during the 45-minute firing process. Finally\, the pots are quenched with water before each student takes home their beautiful one-of-a-kind Raku work of art. \nWe recommend students wear comfortable clothing\, sunscreen\, sunglasses\, bug spray\, and a hat. \nCancellation deadline: 9/29/26Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n smithbio\n \n \n nicloy bio\n \nBIG ARTS 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. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/wine-raku-mixer-october/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Wine & Art MIXERS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Raku1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T190000 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260728T171916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T170053Z UID:10000911-1791831600-1791831600@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Psycho DESCRIPTION:1960\, R\, 109 min\nDirected by Alfred Hitchcock\n Starring: Anthony Perkins\, Vera Miles\, John Gavin \nPhoenix office worker Marion Crane is fed up with the way life has treated her. She has to meet her lover Sam in lunch breaks\, and they cannot get married because Sam has to give most of his money away in alimony. One Friday\, Marion is trusted to bank forty thousand dollars by her employer. Seeing the opportunity to take the money and start a new life\, Marion leaves town and heads towards Sam’s California store. Tired after the long drive and caught in a storm\, she gets off the main highway and pulls into the Bates Motel. The motel is managed by a quiet young man called Norman who seems to be dominated by his mother. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/psycho/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Monday Night Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Psycho.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T130000 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260701T181454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191821Z UID:10000864-1791885600-1791896400@bigarts.org SUMMARY:TAPE IT UP: October Crescent Moon DESCRIPTION:1-day class fee: $90 / $72 annual donors\nSupply fee: $10 per student payable to the instructor for all supplies provided \nSculpt an October Crescent Moon with Jeff Ocasio during this fun\, hands-on\, class. \nYou’ll learn his technique of sculpting with masking tape\, including all the basics of shaping and constructing with this unusual medium. In this three-hour beginner-friendly class\, you’ll transform a roll of masking tape\, glass marbles and wire into a charming crescent moon that hangs from the ceiling. \nJeff’s teaching style is relaxed and conversational\, and each student is given personalized attention. By the end of the class\, you’ll leave with your very own masking tape-sculpted moon and an instructional handout on how to seal and paint your sculpture at home with easy-to-find materials. \nCancellation deadline: 10/6/26\nCall the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n\nprintable pdf\n\n\ninstructor bio\n \nBIG ARTS Cancellation Policy:\nCancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% re-fund. OR – funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season.\nRegistration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/tape-it-up-october-crescent-moon/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Craft ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ocasio.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260622T160440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191817Z UID:10000814-1791936000-1792108799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Artisan Fused Glass Jewelry Oct DESCRIPTION:Wednesday & Thursday October 14\, 15\, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM2-day class fee: $95 / $76 annual donors \nDiscover the vibrant world of kiln-formed glass in this hands-on\, multi-session workshop. Whether you are a seasoned fuser or a complete beginner\, this class guides you through the process of designing\, firing\, and finishing stunning glass pendants that capture light and color. All levels welcome \nSupplies are purchased directly from the instructor: material costs will depend on the quantity of glass used and projects you choose to create.  Each student invoice tracks all glass purchases to be paid to the instructor at the end of the session. \nWorkshop Experience \nDay 1: Design & Foundation (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM) We begin with the fundamentals of glass preparation. You will learn how to select and layer glass to create depth and interest\, completing your first one or two pendants to be loaded into the kiln for their first firing. \nDay 2: Expansion & Refinement (10:00 AM – 12:30 PM) Build on your skills as we design additional pieces. We will also revisit the work from Day 1\, discussing the firing results and\, if necessary\, preparing them for their final stages. \nThe Final Touch (Pickup Day) Once the kiln has worked its magic\, return on the third day to collect your treasures. We will focus on the final assembly – adding chains or learning the basics of wire wrapping to turn your glass pieces into professional-quality jewelry. \nCancellation deadline: 10/7/2026Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n Printable PDF\n \n \n Instructor Bio\n \n \n Classroom Etiquette & Safety\n \nBIG ARTS 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. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/artisan-fused-glass-jewelry-oct/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Glass Fusing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Artisan-Fused-Glass-Jewelry2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260629T192332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191809Z UID:10000839-1792368000-1792540799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:The Secret Weapons of Colored Pencil DESCRIPTION:Monday & Tuesday \, October 19 & 20\, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM2-day workshop fee:$245 / $196 annual donorsSupply fee: $10 per person\, payable to instructor for some materials provided. \nAs a fine art medium\, colored pencil is versatile\, inexpensive\, and easy to master. Whether you are new to colored pencils or experienced with them\, you will discover techniques for effective results. Working with specialty erasers and household items\, you will learn how to smooth and blend color and to create convincing textures rapidly. You will then apply these techniques to a project provided or choose one of your own. As you work\, you’ll learn details to look for\, what to bring out or minimize\, and shortcuts to finish more quickly. \nDiscussion will include characteristics of various pencil brands\, color choices\, and mixing tips. Supplies provided include a 9”x12″ pad of Stonehenge paper\, assorted sample papers\, erasers and surprise tools\, and outline and color reference images for exercises and practice projects. Pencil sets will be available for use in class for those who do not bring their own. \nThe first morning will include a series of exercises to familiarize you with tools and techniques\, as well as a discussion of pencil and paper types. In the afternoon\, you will work on projects provided in your kit. On the second day\, you may continue the same projects or choose from available references and outlines or bring your own. There will be mini demonstrations as needed\, depending on class interests (three-color palette\, skin tones\, foliage\, backgrounds\, miniature art\, etc.). There will be plenty of individual attention and frequent group demonstrations. The class will meet at 900 Dunlop Rd.\, Sanibel. \nCancellation Deadline: 10/12/2026Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n Printable pdf\n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n supply list\n \nBIG ARTS Master Artist Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the contractual agreements with some artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund. less the $75 non-refundable fee.ORYour funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\,less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/the-secret-weapons-of-colored-pencil/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Miller-Nece.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T190000 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260728T172513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T170102Z UID:10000912-1792436400-1792436400@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Bram Stoker's Dracula DESCRIPTION:1992\, R\, 128 min\nDirected by Francis Ford Coppola\nStarring: Gary Oldman\, Winona Ryder\, Anthony Hopkins\, Keanu Reeves \nThis version of Dracula is loosely based on Bram Stoker’s classic novel. Young barrister Jonathan Harker is assigned to a gloomy village in the mists of eastern Europe. He is captured and imprisoned by the undead vampire Dracula\, who travels to London\, inspired by a photograph of Harker’s betrothed\, Mina Murray. In Britain\, Dracula begins a reign of seduction and terror\, draining the life from Mina’s closest friend\, Lucy Westenra. Lucy’s friends gather together to try to drive Dracula away. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/bram-stokers-dracula/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Monday Night Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Dracula.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T140000 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260629T192416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191803Z UID:10000840-1792576800-1792591200@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Exploring Printmaking Monotype Monoprint DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 21\, 2026\nFriday\, January 8\, 2027\nFriday March 26\, 2027\nfrom 10:00am to 2:00pm\nAny 1-day class fee: $115 / $92 annual donors\nAny 2 classes fee: $210 / $168 annual donors\nAll 3 classes fee: $285 / $228 annual donors\nRegister for one\, two\, or all three classes and introduce yourself to printmaking using a Sturges press. \nArtists of all levels are welcome to explore the art of printmaking. We will approach printmaking through monotype and monoprint using a Sturges press and then incorporate collage\, along with using additive and subtractive methods. \nClass will begin with a brief history of monotype/monoprint throughout the ages\, followed by an instructor demonstration of the various techniques used to create these painterly prints. \nStudents will learn various methods of applying inks to the plexi-plates\, using brayers\, and brushes\, as well as creating textures from collage. Everyone will create unique\, one-of-a-kind prints under Deb’s instruction. \nCancellation deadline: 7 days prior to the start of class.\n10/14/26 – 12/31/26 – 3/19/27\nCall the box office to register: 239-395-0900. \n\nprintable pdf\n\n\ninstructor bio\n\n\nclass outline\n\n\nsupply list\n \nBIG ARTS Cancellation Policy:\nCancellations 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.\nRegistration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week prior to the start of the class. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/exploring-printmaking-monotype-monoprint-2/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Zwetsch3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270118 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260804T152836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T135047Z UID:10000927-1792713600-1800230399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Architecture of Human Ties DESCRIPTION:I Could See Beyond \nMarie-Chloé Duval examines the underlying frameworks —both physical and invisible— that organize human interaction and perception. Grounded in close\nobservation of contemporary society\, the series positions painting as a space of inquiry\, asking viewers to look beyond first impressions and consider the systems that quietly shape how we relate\, move\, and belong. \nAbout the Artist\nMarie-Chloé Duval\, a former criminologist\, is a New York based painter who maps the unseen architectures of human connection. In her work\, movement\, perception\, and social structures collide within fragmented\, evolving compositions. WEBSITE \nArtist Reception: Friday\, October 30; Artist Talk 4PM URL:https://bigarts.org/event/architecture-of-human-ties/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Fine Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Marie-Chloe-Duval-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T180000 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260728T173047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T170114Z UID:10000913-1793037600-1793037600@bigarts.org SUMMARY:The Shining DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This is an Epic film and will begin at 6:00 P.M. \n1980\, R\, 146 min\nDirected by Stanley Kubrick\nWritten by Stephen King\nStarring: Jack Nicholson\, Shelley Duvall\, Danny Lloyd \nAfter landing a job as an off-season caretaker\, Jack Torrance\, an aspiring author and recovering alcoholic\, drags his wife Wendy and gifted son Danny to snow-covered Colorado’s secluded Overlook Hotel. However\, writer’s block prevents Jack from pursuing a new writing career. Everything has its time\, however. First\, the manager must give Jack a grand tour. Then\, Mr Hallorann\, the facility’s aging chef\, chats with Danny about rare psychic gifts. The mysterious employee also warns the boy about the cavernous hotel’s abandoned rooms. Room 237\, especially\, is off-limits. That’s all very well\, but Jack is gradually losing his mind. After all\, strange occurrences and blood-chilling visions have trapped the family in a silent gargantuan prison hammered by endless snowstorms. And now\, incessant voices inside Jack’s head demand sacrifice. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/the-shining/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Monday Night Cinema ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Shining.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260710T163643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T143610Z UID:10000868-1793059200-1793318399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Orchid & Succulent Planters DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday\, October 27\, 28\, 29\, 2026from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM3-day workshop fee:$225/$180 annual donors \nFor intermediate & advanced students with experience in both hand-building and the potter’s wheel. \nSupply Fee: $65 each student. Includes 20lb. bag of clay\, glaze used\, a firing of artwork. \nStudents interested in expanding their pottery skills while creating functional ceramic pieces for their home or garden will create a collection of beautiful\, functional planters designed specifically for orchids and succulents. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, students will explore both wheel-thrown and hand-built techniques while learning how to design planters that support healthy plant growth and showcase their unique beauty. Participants will create a variety of planter styles\, including hanging planters\, wall planters\, tabletop planters\, pedestal planters\, and planters with attached or separate drainage dishes. Surface decoration techniques will be incorporated throughout the workshop\, allowing students to personalize their pieces with texture\, carving\, slips\, and other surface design. \nCancellation deadline: 10/20/2026Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n class curriculum\n \n \n supply list\n \n \n studio etiquette\n \n \n studio safety\n \n \n general info\n \n \n registration info\n \n \nBIG ARTS Master Workshop Cancellation Policy:We offer a variety of workshops taught by nationally and internationally recognized master artists. Due to the contractual agreements with some of these artists\, $75 of the workshop fee is non-refundable and non-transferable upon registration.Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% refund\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.-OR-Your funds may be applied to any other workshop of your choice during the current season\, less the $75 non-refundable fee.All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one week (7 days) prior to the start of the class.-NOTE-BIG ARTS requires a minimum of 5 students to run this workshop. If the minimum is not met\, BIG ARTS will cancel the workshop 7 days prior to the start of class and issue refunds. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/orchid-succulent-planters/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Miranda-Succulent-Planters.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T190000 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260803T140919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135246Z UID:10000916-1793214000-1793214000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Secrets and Stories of the Sanibel Lighthouse DESCRIPTION:A collaboration with the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village \nRumors spread through crowded hotels\, on social media sites\, and in storm shelters: “the lighthouse is gone.” And\, it wasn’t until “dawn’s early light” on September 29\, 2022\, that we knew our light tower was “still there.” In disbelief\, people whispered\, “the keepers cottages are … gone.” Standing bravely on three legs\, the lighthouse symbolized the grievous injury we all felt. \nNow mended\, the lighthouse\, the pulsing heart of Sanibel Island\, proudly stands as a beacon of hope for resilience and recovery. \nSecrests and Stories of the Sanibel Lighthouse is a remarkable documentary about the beloved lighthouse\, completed just months before Hurricane Ian. \nAbout the Filmmaker \nKen Sneeden is an award-winning journalist and television station executive. Sneeden founded his Fort Myers based multimedia company in 1991. The firm produces high impact videos and multimedia presentations for diverse national clients showing proven expertise in high-end presentation services with an emphasis on visual storytelling. In 2016\, Ken brought his professional skills to the islands. His tenacious research ethic\, along with his passion for local history\, has resulted in numerous full-length documentaries created for the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village\, as well as the Captiva Island Historical Society. \nTickets coming soon! CLICK HERE to join our email list and be the first to know when they’re available. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/secrets-and-stories-of-the-sanibel-lighthouse/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Engagement ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Community-Film-Night-Oct.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261208 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260713T210357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T143616Z UID:10000877-1793577600-1796687999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Beginning Potter’s Wheel DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, November 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, December 7\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM6-class session fee: $295 / $236 annual donorsStudent supply fee: $65 purchased as needed through the box office. Includes a 20lb. bag of clay\, glaze used and kiln firing. \nDuring this 6-week course\, beginning students will learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel\, learning how to wedge\, center\, and start on a path to making many different shapes. The potter’s wheel can be a meditative\, and challenging\, yet rewarding\, artistic journey that acts as a therapeutic escape. \nPreparation for class starts before you leave home. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting mud on. It was hard to imagine the havoc it would create when I was staring down at the spotless wheel and a small lump of clay centered in the middle. Embrace the wonky and wobbly\, which is all part of the learning. Once you get the feel\, it is like riding a bike and you will be hooked! \nCancellation deadline: 10/26/26Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n supply list\n \n \n studio etiquette\n \n \n studio safety\n \n \n general info\n \n \n registration info\n \nBIG ARTS 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. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-potters-wheel-2/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Nicoly-Beginner-Wheel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261208 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260713T213231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T143622Z UID:10000881-1793577600-1796687999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:POTTERY: HAND-BUILDING INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, November 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, December 7\, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM \n6-week class fee: $295/$236 annual donors \nSupply fee: $65 includes a 20 lb. bag of clay – glaze\, and kiln firing. Purchased as needed through the box office \nDesigned for students with basic hand-building experience\, this class deepens your understanding of techniques such as coil\, slab\, and pinch construction. You’ll focus on improving form\, structure\, and surface design while incorporating decorative elements like carving\, stamping\, and glazing. Students will work on guided projects such as lidded vessels\, sculptural forms\, or functional ware\, with increasing creative freedom. \nPrerequisite: Completion of a beginner pottery class or equivalent experience \nSkills Developed:• Refining construction techniques• Adding texture and decorative surfaces• Advanced glaze theory and application \nCancellation deadline: 10/26/26Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n supply list\n \n \n studio etiquette\n \n \n studio safety\n \n \n general info\n \n \n registration info\n \nBIG ARTS 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. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/pottery-hand-building-intermediate-advanced/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tetmeyer.Int_.Ad_.Nov_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261216 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260713T171037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T143636Z UID:10000875-1793664000-1797379199@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Intermediate/Advanced Handbuilding DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, November 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, December 1\, 8\, 15\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM6-class session fee: $295 / $239 annual donorsStudent supply fee: $65 purchased as needed through the box office. Includes a 20lb. bag of clay\, glaze used and kiln firing. \nHand-building for the intermediate to the advanced. We will explore more hand-building techniques and work on skills. We will further your understanding of techniques such as coil\, slab\, and pinch construction. We will focus on improving form\, structure\, and surface design while incorporating decorative elements like carving\, stamping\, and glazing. Students will work on projects such as honing their skills and opening the world of new and different techniques. Glazing techniques will be further explored\, and we will work on the student’s expectation from concept to completion. This class will be a collaborative venture where learning from all levels is shared. Prerequisite: A desire to learn and improve creativity and forms. \nCancellation deadline: 10/27/26Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n supply list\n \n \n studio etiquette\n \n \n studio safety\n \n \n general info\n \n \n registration info\n \nBIG ARTS 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. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/intermediate-advanced-handbuilding-2/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Nicloy-Advanced-Handbuilding.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260622T161120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191730Z UID:10000815-1793750400-1795046399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Glass Fused Art\, Nov DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, November 4\, 11\, 18\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM3-session class fee: $142 / $114 annual donorsBeginning Student Kit $125 \nThis class will combine beginning and advanced students. It will be a hands‐on learning experience offering an outlet for creativity for those who are artistically blessed\, as well as those who are artistically challenged. \nPetra will provide students with guidance and assistance\, demonstrating procedures and basic glass fusing techniques. She will include compatibility and testing\, annealing\, and slumping. Art glass\, frit\, stringers\, and high-fire paints will be used to produce tiles\, dishes\, jewelry\, bowls\, clocks\, and more. The advanced kiln-forming techniques take fusing to another level. Mold making\, pattern bars\, combing\, and casting will be some of the techniques explored. \nThe costs of materials vary depending on the projects you create.Beginners will purchase their kits on the first day of class. The Beginning Student Kit is $125 and includes all the necessary tools and supplies you will need for your first project. \nSupplies are purchased directly from the instructor.Additional material costs will depend on the quantity of glass purchased and the size of the projects you choose to create. Glass purchases are measured by length & width. Each student invoice tracks all glass purchases and is to be paid to the instructor at the end of the session. \nWorking in glass can become costly\, but Petra will show you how to use it economically; and the value of your finished work will generally exceed that of the materials. As Petra always says\, “Glass is difficult to mess up.” You will be able to create anything from functional to expressive\, from jewelry to sculpture\, from tableware to wall art. Nearly everything is possible in the craft of glass fusing. \nCancellation deadline: 10/28/26Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n Printable pdf\n \n \n Instructor Bio\n \n \n Classroom Etiquette & Safety\n \nBIG ARTS Cancellation Policy:Cancellations made more than one week (7 days) prior to the start of class will receive an 80% re-fund. 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. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/glass-fused-art-nov/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Glass Fusing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Glass-Fused-Art-Nov-Dec.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261210 DTSTAMP:20260817T001527 CREATED:20260713T170103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191723Z UID:10000873-1793750400-1796860799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Beginning Pottery – Handbuilding DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, November 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, December 2\, 9\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM6-class session fee: $295 / $239 annual donorsStudent supply fee: $65 purchased as needed through the box office. Includes a 20lb. bag of clay\, glaze used and kiln firing. \n“Ready to get your hands dirty and your creativity flowing?” \nStep away from the screen and into the soothing\, tactile world of clay. Our handbuilding class is the perfect place to slow down\, explore your imagination\, and create something truly unique — no pottery wheel required! Whether you’re a total beginner or just looking to reconnect with your creative side\, this class offers a fun\, relaxing\, and rewarding experience. Come discover the joy of shaping clay with your hands and watch your ideas take form\, one pinch\, coil\, and slab at a time! \nCancellation deadline: 10/28/26Call the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n printable pdf\n \n \n instructor bio\n \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n supply list\n \n \n studio etiquette\n \n \n studio safety\n \n \n general info\n \n \n registration info\n \nBIG ARTS 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. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/beginning-pottery-handbuilding-2/ LOCATION:BIG ARTS Sanibel\, 900 Dunlop Rd\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Nicloy-Beginner-Handbuilding.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR