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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTSTAMP:20260408T065517 CREATED:20250708T181732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T202907Z UID:10000686-1761955200-1782863999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:I Am My Home - Mariapia Malerba DESCRIPTION:Artist Reception: Friday\, November 7\, 2025\, 5:00 PM \nWithout the corals\, the octopus has no sanctuary.  \nWithout the reef\, a thousand of species lose their story. \nWithout care\, we lose our home. \nTo hold life\, we must protect what sustains it.  \nTo feel at home in this world\, we must remember we are not alone in it. \n-Mariapia Malerba URL:https://bigarts.org/event/mariapia-malerba/ CATEGORIES:Fine Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/MariaPia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260421 DTSTAMP:20260408T065517 CREATED:20250708T181202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T180016Z UID:10000685-1769385600-1776729599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Oracle - Ebenezer Leyva DESCRIPTION:Image Title: Visita al Oraculo \nArtist Reception: Friday\, January 30\, 2026\, 5:00 PM \nEbenezer Leyva is carrying out an experimental inquiry about perception. This introspective search has led him to pursue the essential plot that unites things\, the energetic mesh that links all in existence.\nLEARN MORE \nArtist reception sponsored by URL:https://bigarts.org/event/ebenezer-leyva/ CATEGORIES:Fine Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Ebenezer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427 DTSTAMP:20260408T065517 CREATED:20250708T174803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T132150Z UID:10000681-1773878400-1777247999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:The Profound Drama of the Ordinary - René Miville DESCRIPTION:Image Title: Caught \nArtist Reception: Friday\, March 20\, 2026\, 5:00 PM \nMiville\, an innovator in the process of chemical manipulation using the classic darkroom printing method\, created a substantial body of work in the late 1980s and early 1990s\, at the dawn of digital photography. Each work consists of silver gelatin-paper with the basic chemical elements of developer\, stop\, and fixer applied; a pure photograph as we know one. However\, he painted the chemistry on the photo paper. Miville’s opposing aesthetic journey sparked a vigorous curiosity and interest among museum curators and international collectors. LEARN MORE URL:https://bigarts.org/event/rene-miville/ CATEGORIES:Fine Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Rene-Miville.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260320 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411 DTSTAMP:20260408T065517 CREATED:20250926T131403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T144537Z UID:10000713-1773964800-1775865599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:THE ART OF PRINTMAKING #2 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 20\, 2026\, 10:00AM – 2:00PMFriday\, April 10\, 2026\, 10:00AM – 2:00PM \nEither 1-day class fee: $115 / $92 annual donors  \n2-classes fee: $210 / $168 annual donors \n\nWe are unable to alter discounted packages once purchased.\n\nArtists of all levels are welcome to explore the art of printmaking. Register for one or two classes and introduce yourself to printimaking using a Sturges press. \nDeb will begin class with a demonstration of the creative process. She will guide students on how to apply paints and inks to a plexiglass palette\, then transfer their painted images onto paper through the pressure of the Sturges press. Everyone will create unique\, one-of-a-kind monotype prints using painterly printmaking techniques. \n \n Supply List\n \n \n Artist bio\n \nCall the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \nCancellation deadline (March class): 03/13/2026Cancellation deadline (April class): 04/03/2026 \nStudent 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. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. \nBIG 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-2/ CATEGORIES:Fine Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Printmaking-NEWER-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260421 DTSTAMP:20260408T065517 CREATED:20250630T135419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T143334Z UID:10000634-1774828800-1776729599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Beginning Pottery Wheel 101 - March 2026 DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM \n4-week class fee: $196 / $157 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used. Purchased as needed through the box office. \nHave you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? \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. Open to ages 18 and up. \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. \nCall the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \n Supply List\n \n \n Instructor Bio\n \n \n general info\n \nCancellation deadline: 03/23/2026 \nStudent 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. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. \nBIG 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-march/ CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Tim-Smith-Mondays.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260421 DTSTAMP:20260408T065517 CREATED:20250701T173042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T124039Z UID:10000666-1774828800-1776729599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:BEGINNING HAND-BUILDING 101 - March\, Mondays DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! \nMondays\, March 30 & April 6\, 13\, 20\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM \n4-week class fee: $196 / $157 donorsSupply fee: $65 includes a 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used. Purchased as needed through the box office. \nDiscover the timeless art of pottery through hand-building! \nThis beginner-friendly class is perfect for those new to working with clay. You’ll learn foundational techniques such as pinch\, coil\, and slab construction to create both functional and decorative pieces. The class also introduces basic surface decoration and glazing\, helping you bring your creations to life with color and texture. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\n  Pinch\, coil\, and slab building techniques\n  How to design and build simple forms (cups\, bowls\, vases\, and small sculptures)\n  Introductory surface decoration: stamping\, carving\, and texture tools\n  Basic glazing and studio safety practices\n\nNo experience necessary\, just curiosity and creativity! \nCall the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \n general info\n \n \n Supply List\n \n \n Instructor Bio\n \nCancellation deadline: 03/23/2026 \nStudent 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. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. \nBIG ARTS Cancellation Policy: There is a minimum of 4 students required to run a class/workshop.  If the minimum number of students is not met one week (7 days) prior to the start of class BIG ARTS will cancel the class and refund students who are registered. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/handbuilding-101-mondays-march/ CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kim-Tetmyer-Mondays.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260422 DTSTAMP:20260408T065517 CREATED:20250630T151559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T130053Z UID:10000639-1774915200-1776815999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Intermediate Pottery Wheel 102 - March 2026 DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, March 31 & April 7\, 14\, 21\, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM \n4-week class fee: $196 / $157 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used & 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\, 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. \nCall the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \n Supply List\n \n \n Instructor Bio\n \n \n general info\n \nCancellation deadline: 03/24/2026 \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/pottery-wheel-102-march/ CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Tim-Smith-Tuesdays.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260422 DTSTAMP:20260408T065517 CREATED:20250701T174745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T130111Z UID:10000669-1774915200-1776815999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:BEGINNING HAND-BUILDING 101 - March\, Tuesdays DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, March 31 & April 7\, 14\, 21\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM \n4-week class fee: $196 / $157 donorsSupply fee: $65 includes a 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used. Purchased as needed through the box office. \nDiscover the timeless art of pottery through hand-building! \nThis beginner-friendly class is perfect for those new to working with clay. You’ll learn foundational techniques such as pinch\, coil\, and slab construction to create both functional and decorative pieces. The class also introduces basic surface decoration and glazing\, helping you bring your creations to life with color and texture. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\n  Pinch\, coil\, and slab building techniques\n  How to design and build simple forms (cups\, bowls\, vases\, and small sculptures)\n  Introductory surface decoration: stamping\, carving\, and texture tools\n  Basic glazing and studio safety practices\n\nNo experience necessary\, just curiosity and creativity! \nCall the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \n general info\n \n \n Supply List\n \n \n Instructor Bio\n \nCancellation deadline: 03/24/2026 \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/handbuilding-101-tuesdays-march/ CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kim-Tetmyer-Tuesdays.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423 DTSTAMP:20260408T065517 CREATED:20250623T151240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T142817Z UID:10000606-1775001600-1776902399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Glass Fused Art - Wed\, April DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, April 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM \n4-session class fee: $168 / $135 annual donorsBeginning Student Kit: $125 \nThis class will combine beginning and advanced students. 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\, and 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. \nBeginners will purchase their kits on the first day of class. The Beginning Student Kit for $125 includes all the necessary tools and supplies you will need for your first project. \nSupplies are purchased directly from the instructor. \nAdditional 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 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. \n \n Studio Safety& Etiquette\n \n \n Artistbio\n \nCall the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \nCancellation deadline: 03/25/2026 \nStudent 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. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. \nBIG ARTS Cancellation Policy: There is a minimum of 4 students required to run a class/workshop.  If the minimum number of students is not met one week (7 days) prior to the start of class BIG ARTS will cancel the class and refund students who are registered. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/glass-fusing-april/ CATEGORIES:Glass Fusing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Kaiser-April.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423 DTSTAMP:20260408T065517 CREATED:20250701T180549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T120732Z UID:10000672-1775001600-1776902399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED POTTERY - wednesdays\, april DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays\, April 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM \n4-week class fee: $196 / $157 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used for that bag of clay. 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: \n\n  Refining construction techniques\n  Adding texture and decorative surfaces\n  Advanced glaze theory and application\n\nCall the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \n general info\n \n \n Supply List\n \n \n Instructor Bio\n \nCancellation deadline: 03/25/2026 \nStudent 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. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. \nBIG ARTS Cancellation Policy: There is a minimum of 4 students required to run a class/workshop.  If the minimum number of students is not met one week (7 days) prior to the start of class BIG ARTS will cancel the class and refund students who are registered. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/intermediate-advanced-pottery-wednesdays-april/ CATEGORIES:Pottery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kim-Tetmyer-Wednesdays.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417 DTSTAMP:20260408T065517 CREATED:20260310T114908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T145102Z UID:10000749-1775088000-1776383999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Exploring Watercolor Painting - April DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, April 2\, 9 & 16\, 2026from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM \n3-day multi-week class fee: $140 / $112 annual donors \nBack by popular demand! \nMulti-level watercolor artists will enjoy this relaxed 3-week session of watercolor painting classes covering composition\, color theory\, and texture. Students will work at their own pace and learn to paint with confidence under Sunny’s guidance\, from reference materials provided. Return students are welcome! \nCall the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \nCancellation deadline: 03/26/2026 \n \n Supply List\n \n \n Instructor Bio\n \nStudent 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. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. \nBIG 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Krchmar-FEB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424 DTSTAMP:20260408T065517 CREATED:20250701T182120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T143623Z UID:10000675-1775088000-1776988799@bigarts.org SUMMARY:INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED POTTERY - thursdays\, april DESCRIPTION:Thursdays April 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 2026from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM \n4-week class fee: $196 / $157 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used for that bag of clay. Purchased as needed through the box office. \nDiscover the art of creating with your hands in this all-levels pottery handbuilding class! \nWhether you’re brand new to clay or an experienced ceramic artist\, this class offers a supportive\, creative environment to explore traditional and contemporary handbuilding techniques. \nStudents will learn slab\, coil\, and pinch methods to build functional and sculptural pieces while experimenting with texture\, surface design\, and glazing. Beginners will receive step-by-step guidance on foundational skills\, while returning or advanced students can pursue independent projects with individualized instruction to refine their technique and style. \nCall the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \n general info\n \n \n Supply List\n \n \n Instructor Bio\n \nCancellation deadline: 03/26/2026 \nStudent 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. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. \nBIG 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Tetmyer-NEW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418 DTSTAMP:20260408T065517 CREATED:20250630T175737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T143639Z UID:10000654-1775174400-1776470399@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Ceramics Open Studio - April DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, April 3\, 10\, 17\, 2026from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM \n1-day fee: $30 for all participants each Friday; available to registered students only. \nStudents who are registered in the March/April 4-week pottery sessions will be allowed to participate in these Friday open studio classes. The open studio will offer current students extra time outside of class to continue and complete their artwork.   \nThe studio time cannot be used for production work\, defined as high-volume production; creating more than 25 mug-sized pieces in a month is considered production and is not permitted. \nPlan on spending 20 minutes on cleaning before the studio closes or at the end of studio hours; ensure all cleanup is completed before you leave the studio. Open Studio will be monitored by BIG ARTS instructor Tim Smith to assist in maintaining classroom discipline and organization. \nCall the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \n general info\n \n \n General Info\n \n \n Instructor Bio\n \nCancellation deadline: 1-week prior to class date \nStudent 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. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. \nBIG 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Open-Studios.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T065517 CREATED:20250922T195539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T120602Z UID:10000712-1775674800-1775674800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Al\, Bix\, Ding\, Kent: Captiva’s Awesome Foursome DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with the Captiva Island Historical Society \nAlice O’Brien\, Harold Bixby\, J.N. Darling and Kent Curtis. Individually\, remarkable. Together\, unstoppable!  Acclaimed documentarian and award-winning broadcast journalist Ken Sneeden scores another winner in this premiere of the 11th full-length documentary of the Captiva Island Historical Society’s “Captiva Memories Collection.” \n– \nABOUT KEN SNEEDEN: Following his career as a TV anchor and producer\, Ken established his expertise in visual storytelling and\, since 2016\, has worked with the Captiva Island Historical Society to produce seven full-length documentaries and other videos related to the history of the islands. He heads the CIHS board committee for Documentaries.   URL:https://bigarts.org/event/captiva-island-historical-society-film-night/ CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Community Film Nights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Captivas-Awesome-Foursome-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T065517 CREATED:20250620T131653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T142835Z UID:10000591-1775750400-1775757600@bigarts.org SUMMARY:April Wine & Raku Mixer DESCRIPTION:Class fee: $105 for all participants. Includes a pre-thrown 8-inch clay pot for each student. \nEnjoy this fun-filled evening as we begin in the classroom learning about Raku\, a traditional Japanese pottery-firing technique. Students will experience the application of crackle glaze\, copper mat glaze\, and more… \nStudents will observe the exciting steps of loading and unloading the kilns\, outside in the sculpture garden\, while sipping on wine and enjoy light snacks during the 45-minute firing process. Finally\, the pots are quenched with water before each student takes home their beautiful raku work of art. \n \n Artist BIO\n \nCall the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \nCancellation deadline: 04/02/2026 \nStudent 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. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. \nBIG 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Raku-Mixers-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T140000 DTSTAMP:20260408T065517 CREATED:20250926T131514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T144635Z UID:10000714-1775815200-1775829600@bigarts.org SUMMARY:THE ART OF PRINTMAKING #3 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 10\, 2026\, 10:00AM – 2:00PM \n1-day class fee: $115 / $92 annual donors  \nArtists of all levels are welcome to explore the art of printmaking during this one-day class\, and introduce yourself to printmaking using a Sturges press. \nDeb will begin class with a demonstration of the creative process. She will guide students on how to apply paints and inks to a plexiglass palette\, then transfer their painted images onto paper through the pressure of the Sturges press. Everyone will create unique\, one-of-a-kind monotype prints using painterly printmaking techniques. \n \n Supply List\n \n \n Artist bio\n \nCall the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \nCancellation deadline: 04/03/2026 \nStudent 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. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. \nBIG 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:20260408T065517 CREATED:20240729T233333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T192454Z UID:10000516-1775923200-1775923200@bigarts.org SUMMARY:FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY Featuring Steve Trash® DESCRIPTION:Eco-educator and PBS star Steve Trash® brings his award-winning blend of magic\, music\, and eco-fun to this annual\, free event at BIG ARTS! After the show\, stay for outdoor festivities in the Sculpture Garden\, with live performers\, art projects\, and delicious family-friendly food\, drinks\, snacks and desserts. Free and fantastic fun for all ages! \nSteve Trash is the star of his own nationwide PBS kids science show\, STEVE TRASH SCIENCE.   \nHe’s appeared on many national and international TV shows\, including CBS THIS MORNING\, ESPN OUTDOORS\, VH1 TOP 20 COUNTDOWN and was recently interviewed on Levar Burtons’ READING RAINBOW. \nThis is a free event but a ticket is required. \nFamily & Friends Day is graciously sponsored by 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:20260408T065517 CREATED:20260123T144957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T195356Z UID:10000745-1776106800-1776106800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Below the Clouds DESCRIPTION:Gianfranco Rosi\, 2025\, 1h 55m\nThis film is not rated\nItalian with English subtitles \nNaples faces dual volcanic threats from Vesuvius and Campi Flegrei. Amid increasing tremors\, archaeologists work as residents live anxiously\, haunted by Pompeii’s fate while emergency services strain. 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T065517 CREATED:20250709T190806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T145643Z UID:10000690-1776366000-1776366000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Storm Stories from Sanibel: Hurricane Ian DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village \nAward-winning filmmaker Ken Sneeden returns with the second installment in his film series about how hurricanes have shaped the history of the islands. This time\, the documentary focuses on the destruction that followed Hurricane Ian\, which hit Florida in September of 2022. Through personal stories and community footage\, Storm Stories from Sanibel captures the devastation—and the remarkable resilience and community healing that followed the storm. Stay for a Q&A with Sneeden after the film. Cash bar available. \n– \nABOUT KEN SNEEDEN: Following his career as a TV anchor and producer\, Ken established his expertise in visual storytelling and\, since 2016\, has worked with the Captiva Island Historical Society to produce seven full-length documentaries and other videos related to the history of the islands. He heads the CIHS board committee for Documentaries. 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:20260408T065517 CREATED:20250626T204719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T145009Z UID:10000632-1776540600-1776540600@bigarts.org SUMMARY:ABBAFAB DESCRIPTION:We invite you to slip on your bell bottoms and platform shoes and “party like it’s 1979” when ABBAFAB turns Christensen Performance Hall into a glittering disco. Backed by a multimedia light show\, world‑class vocalists and musicians recreate every shimmering harmony and hook from “Waterloo” to “Dancing Queen\,” weaving in film and Broadway favorite “Mamma Mia.” Their infectious energy and spot‑on musicianship have packed theaters worldwide; now they invite you on a technicolor time‑machine ride through the biggest pop hits of the ’70s and ’80s. Retro attire encouraged—costumes\, sing‑alongs\, and all‑ages fun guaranteed! \nPlease Note: This show is ticketed individually and does not include a Platinum Club reception or reserved season seating. \nThis event includes free valet parking. 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:20260408T065517 CREATED:20260206T200306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T210903Z UID:10000747-1776711600-1776711600@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Mr. Nobody Against Putin DESCRIPTION:David Borenstein and Pavel Talankin\, 2025\, 1h 30m\nNot Rated \nA Russian teacher secretly documents his small town school’s transformation into a war recruitment center during the Ukraine invasion\, revealing the ethical dilemmas educators face amid propaganda and militarization. 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:20260408T065517 CREATED:20250730T182921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T202711Z UID:10000703-1776988800-1780271999@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Annual Artists Collective DESCRIPTION:Artwork Credit: Barbara Ellis \nArtist Reception: Friday\, May 1\, 2026\, 5:00 PM \nThis annual exhibit highlights the work of artist-instructors who lead BIG ARTS Workshops and Classes. Through a diverse mix of mediums\, it reflects the creativity\, skill\, and passion they share with students throughout the season. 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:20260408T065517 CREATED:20251229T183727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T184542Z UID:10000738-1777316400-1777316400@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Summer of Soul DESCRIPTION:Questlove\, Hal Tulchin\, 2021\, 1h 58m \nPG-13 for some disturbing images\, smoking and brief drug material \nDocumentary about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival which celebrated African-American music and culture and promoted Black pride and unity. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/summer-of-soul/ CATEGORIES:Film Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Summer-of-Soul-Sized-for-Web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260609 DTSTAMP:20260408T065517 CREATED:20250708T175137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T202831Z UID:10000682-1777593600-1780963199@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Art as Therapy DESCRIPTION:Image: The Weight of Memory\, Damaris Cebrian-Hernandez \nArtist Reception: Friday\, May 1\, 2026\, 5:00 PM \nThis collaboration between Hope Healthcare’s Art Therapy Program and Lee Health’s Arts in Healthcare Program highlights the healing power of creative expression. This meaningful exhibit reveals personal journeys through grief\, illness\, and recovery\, offering insight into the strength that emerges through art. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/art-as-therapy-2026/ CATEGORIES:Fine Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Art-as-Therapy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T065517 CREATED:20251104T160907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T160953Z UID:10000722-1777921200-1777921200@bigarts.org SUMMARY:20 Feet from Stardom DESCRIPTION:Morgan Neville\, 2013\, 1h 39mPG-13 for some strong language and sexual material \nBackup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music\, but we’ve had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead\, until now. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/20-feet-from-stardom/ CATEGORIES:Film Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/20-Feet-from-Stardom-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T065517 CREATED:20251104T161037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T161200Z UID:10000723-1778526000-1778526000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Muscle Shoals DESCRIPTION:Greg ‘Freddy’ Camalier\, 2013\, 1h 51mPG for thematic elements\, language\, smoking and brief partial nudity \nA documentary that celebrates Rick Hall\, the founder of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals\, Alabama\, and the signature sound he developed in songs such as “I’ll Take You There”\, “Brown Sugar”\, and “When a Man Loves a Woman”. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/muscle-shoals/ CATEGORIES:Film Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Muscle-Shoals-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T065517 CREATED:20251104T161303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T161401Z UID:10000724-1779130800-1779130800@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Little Richard DESCRIPTION:Lisa Cortes\, 2023\, 1h 41m\nNot rated \nThe life and career of Little Richard\, the one-of-a-kind rock ‘n’ roll icon who shaped the world of music. URL:https://bigarts.org/event/little-richard-i-am-everything/ CATEGORIES:Film Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Little-Richard-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T180000 DTSTAMP:20260408T065517 CREATED:20250620T144916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T142843Z UID:10000596-1780588800-1780596000@bigarts.org SUMMARY:June Wine & Raku Mixer DESCRIPTION:Class fee: $105 for all participants. Includes a pre-thrown 8-inch clay pot for each student. \nEnjoy this fun-filled evening as we begin in the classroom learning about Raku\, a traditional Japanese pottery-firing technique. Students will experience the application of crackle glaze\, copper mat glaze\, and more… \nStudents will observe the exciting steps of loading and unloading the kilns\, outside in the sculpture garden\, while sipping on wine and enjoy light snacks during the 45-minute firing process. Finally\, the pots are quenched with water before each student takes home their beautiful raku work of art. \n \n Artist BIO\n \nCall the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \nCancellation deadline: 05/28/2026 \nStudent 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. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. \nBIG 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:20260408T065517 CREATED:20260107T193032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T143647Z UID:10000742-1780876800-1781049599@bigarts.org SUMMARY:Summer Solstice DESCRIPTION:Monday\, June 8 & Tuesday\, June 9\, 2026from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM \n2-day fee: $195 / $156 donorsSupply fee: $32.50  \nAll-Levels Workshop  \nDana will encourage students of All-Levels to explore their creativity during this handbuilding pottery workshop.  Students will practice the “slab” method\, the “scratch and slip” method\, use coils\, press molds\, add texture and decorative details using various tools and everyday objects to create their very own sun or sunflower.  Tools will be provided by BIG ARTS. – Supply fee pays for a 10 lb. bag of clay and glaze. \nCall the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n Instructor Bio\n \n \n general info\n \nCancellation deadline: 06/01/2026 \nStudent 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. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. \nBIG 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Nicloy-June-Image-SQ.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260714 DTSTAMP:20260408T065517 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 \n6-week class fee: $295 / $236 donorsSupply fee: $65 per 20 lb. bag of clay & glaze used. Purchased as needed through the box office. \nHave you always wanted to learn the basics of throwing clay on the pottery wheel? \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. Open to ages 18 and up. \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. \nCall the box office to register: 239-395-0900 \n \n Class Curriculum\n \n \n Studio Etiquette\n \n \n Safety Protocols\n \n \n Supply List\n \n \n Instructor Bio\n \n \n general info\n \nCancellation deadline: 06/01/2026 \nStudent 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. \nRegistration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for cancellations made less than one-week prior to the start of the class. \nBIG 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bigarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Tim-Smith-Mondays.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR