Friday, april 24th
6:00pm - 9:00pm
art alley - right next to the art house!

The C0lumbia Street Block Party Art Market provides entrepreneurial opportunities to local artists, while fostering creative community relationships by allowing artists to sell directly to the public.

This year, stroll through our Art Market located in the 300 block of Columbia Street, right next to the Art House! Find a variety of hand-made arts including: pottery, jewelry, metal sculpture, stained glass, mixed-media, hand-made garments, wood carvings, photography, and more!

thursday, April 23rd
from 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Join us for our new club, the CCC! Each club meeting will offer a brief collage tutorial followed by lots of fun with paper and glue! Feel free to bring any projects or materials you wish to work on. Sharing of ideas, tops, and supportive feedback with the group is encouraged. We will have plenty of ephemera and supplies on hand. All ages welcomed, and experience is not required!

Single-Session workshop
tuesday, april 21st from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Join local jewelry designer Angelle LeBouef at St. Tammany Art Association in downtown Covington for a hands-on jewelry making experience. Participants will learn foundational design techniques while working with semi-precious stones and gold-plated hardware, creating one custom necklace to take home. Students will choose from a variety of colors, gold spacers, and freshwater pearls!
Inspired by the natural beauty of stones, Angelle is a locally based artist and mother of six who loves helping others create meaningful, wearable pieces that reflect their own personal style.

two single-session workshops
saturday, april 18th from
11:00am - 1:00pm (POttery wheeL)
& 2:00pm - 4:00pm (Handbuilding)

Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Choose your technique in this all ages workshop to make mom a custom trinket dish!
Join Angelina in this simple, single-session workshop to create small trinket dishes on the pottery wheel or with the slab roller! Learn the beginning basics of wedging, centering, and throwing a plate or small bowl! Once finished throwing, students can use stamps, tools, and glazes to decorate their pieces. Dishes will then be fired in the kiln, and students will be notified when they are ready to be picked up!

Single-session workshop on
Friday, April 17th
from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

B.Y.O.W.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Make mom a mug, share an experience with her, or have a therapy sesh with the girls while you sip some wine and get creative!

Students will learn the basics of handbuilding with clay to create a custom mug! Instructor Angelina Quigley will teach students how to work with the slab roller, coiling technique, or pinch pot to shape their mugs. Students will work with stamps and tools to add texture to their pieces, add attachments, and use underglazes to add color. Pieces are then fired, and students will receive an email when they are ready to be picked up!

RAIN OR SHINE, Spring FOR ART IS HERE!

Mark your calendar because there are few better ways to kick off the spring season than with Spring for Art; a celebration of music, art, and performing arts. Spring for Art is a free festival held in the streets of the city’s historic downtown district. Produced by St. Tammany Art Association, the annual event draws thousands of patrons who come out to enjoy the live music, art demonstrations, performances and dining throughout our gorgeous town!

This year, Spring for Art will feature a sprawling Art Market along Columbia Street, live music, and demonstrations.

exhibition opening during Spring for art
Love in the Face of ALS: A photographic JOurney by Rusty Costanza
in the barranger Gallery

JOIN US FOR STAA’S free MEMBER EXCLUSIVE MONTHLY EVENT:
ARTIST COMMUNITY NIGHTS!

Starting in March, join us each month for Artist Community Night, a welcoming and creative gathering designed to bring St. Tammany Art Association members together for inspiration, connection, and hands-on exploration. Every first Wednesday, artists of all backgrounds meet to share ideas, learn from one another, and build a stronger creative community.
Each month features a fresh theme — from collaborative conversations and mini workshops to outdoor sketch walks, critique salons, storytelling nights, and more. Whether you’re looking to spark new ideas, meet fellow artists, or simply enjoy a relaxed evening of creativity, this series offers a space to grow your practice and deepen your ties within the STAA community.
Come create, connect, and be part of a vibrant monthly tradition that celebrates the many ways art brings us together.

On April 1st, attendees are asked to bring any leftover or unwanted art supplies to swap, a work in progress for small group discussion, and a handy material, tool, or technique to share!

Friday, march 27th
6:00pm - 9:00pm
art alley - right next to the art house!

The C0lumbia Street Block Party Art Market provides entrepreneurial opportunities to local artists, while fostering creative community relationships by allowing artists to sell directly to the public.

This year, stroll through our Art Market located in the 300 block of Columbia Street, right next to the Art House! Find a variety of hand-made arts including: pottery, jewelry, metal sculpture, stained glass, mixed-media, hand-made garments, wood carvings, photography, and more!

Thursday, march 26th
from 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Join STAA for its new program, the CCC! Each club meeting will offer a brief collage tutorial followed by lots of fun with paper and glue! Feel free to bring any projects or materials you wish to work on. Sharing of ideas, tops, and supportive feedback with the group is encouraged. We will have plenty of ephemera and supplies on hand. All ages welcomed, and experience is not required!

SATURDAY, march 21, 2026
6:00PM TO 9:00PM
AT THE ART HOUSE
320 n. Columbia St. in Downtown Covington

Join us this spring for a celebration of art, community, and creativity at the St. Tammany Art Association’s annual fundraiser! We are thrilled to invite you to a memorable evening filled with artistry, live music, delectable food, an open bar, and an exciting silent auction—all in support of our beloved art house.

The art house stands as a beacon of inspiration and artistic expression in our community. As we strive to continue our mission of promoting the arts and supporting local artists, we need your help more than ever. The funds raised from this event will directly contribute to our operating expenses and repairs to the building, ensuring that our art house remains a vibrant hub for creativity.

Highlights of the Evening Include:
DJ Spade curates the evening’s rhythm
Delectable food from del Porto Ristorante
Open Bar: Enjoy a selection of premium beverages and signature cocktails at our open bar, raising your glass to support the arts!
Silent Auction: Bid on exquisite artworks, unique experiences, and one-of-a-kind treasures generously donated by local artists and businesses. Your participation in the silent auction will directly support our fundraising efforts and help us achieve our goals.

This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the artistic landscape of our community. Whether you choose to sponsor the event, donate a silent auction item, or simply attend and show your support, your contribution will have a lasting impact on the St. Tammany Art Association and the artists we serve.

Together, let’s ensure that art continues to thrive and inspire generations to come. Join us in celebrating creativity, community, and the power of the arts at our spring fundraiser!

To sponsor the event or donate a silent auction item, please contact Maggy Case-Eymard at (985) 892-8650 or by email at maggy@sttammany.art.

We look forward to welcoming you to an unforgettable evening of art and camaraderie!

single-session workshop
tuesday, March 17th
from 6:00 - 8:00pm

Join STAA and instructor Blair Barlow for a linocut print class that explores illustrating poetry! This class will walk the participants through a meditation on poetry and sketch images that arise. We will then translate these sketches into a linocut carving and decorate the cover of a sketchbook with your original print. Come and explore print making and stretch your creative muscles!

single-session workshop
Saturday, March 14th
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Be the talk of your family’s Easter celebration with a custom, handmade deviled egg platter! Students will use the slab roller to create uniform pieces of clay to then cut and form their desired shape of platter! Use tools to create egg-shaped indentations, textures, and designs. Students will also underglaze details onto their platters. Platters will be dried and fired, and students will be notified when they are ready to be picked up!

this 3-week class meets
Saturday, march 7th, 14th, & 21st
from 11:00am to 1:00pm

Students will learn step by step how to throw basic forms on the potter’s wheel. In the first class, students will learn and practice making different vessels that could be wheel thrown such as mugs, bowls, and plates. Students will trim their thrown pieces and then work with stamps and tools to add different textures, designs, and attachments to their work. In the last class students will apply glazes and the instructor will give students a time and date to pick up their fired pieces. Students are asked to bring an old rag or towel to use for clean up!

JOIN US FOR STAA’S free MEMBER EXCLUSIVE MONTHLY EVENT:
ARTIST COMMUNITY NIGHTS!

Starting in March, join us each month for Artist Community Night, a welcoming and creative gathering designed to bring St. Tammany Art Association members together for inspiration, connection, and hands-on exploration. Every first Wednesday, artists of all backgrounds meet to share ideas, learn from one another, and build a stronger creative community.
Each month features a fresh theme — from collaborative conversations and mini workshops to outdoor sketch walks, critique salons, storytelling nights, and more. Whether you’re looking to spark new ideas, meet fellow artists, or simply enjoy a relaxed evening of creativity, this series offers a space to grow your practice and deepen your ties within the STAA community.
Come create, connect, and be part of a vibrant monthly tradition that celebrates the many ways art brings us together.

On March 4th, artists are encouraged to bring a signature piece of work to display. Discuss the media, subjects, and techniques that inspire your work! We’ll also discuss your hopes and goals for STAA’s ACNs, and how we can all collaborate on making those visions come to life!

Thursday, February 26th
from 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Join STAA for its new program, the CCC! Each club meeting will offer a brief collage tutorial followed by lots of fun with paper and glue! Feel free to bring any projects or materials you wish to work on. Sharing of ideas, tops, and supportive feedback with the group is encouraged. We will have plenty of ephemera and supplies on hand. All ages welcomed, and experience is not required!

Single-session workshop on
wednesday, february 25th
from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

B.Y.O.W.
Bring your friends, sip some wine, and create your very own mug!

Students will learn the basics of handbuilding with clay to create a custom mu! Instructor Angelina Quigley will teach students how to work with the slab roller, coiling technique, or pinch pot to shape their mugs. Students will work with stamps and tools to add texture to their pieces, add attachments, and use underglazes to add color. Pieces are then fired, and students will receive an email when they are ready to be picked up!

single-session valentine’s “date” night
Saturday, february 14th
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Just added - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Have a special someone you want to create a memorable Valentine’s Day with? Join us for Clay Date and live out your Ghost fantasy!
Each couple will work together to create hand thrown pieces on the potter’s wheel. Instructor Janie Dick will teach students how to work with clay to throw their very own vessel. Create a variety of pieces, then choose the best one to complete the firing process. Students will work with stamps and tools to add texture to their pieces, attachments, and choose glazes to add color. Pieces are then fired, and students will receive an email when they are ready to be picked up!

Single-Session Experience
Friday, February 13th at 6:30pm

Join STAA and Janie for a one-of-a-kind vase hugging experience! Bring a loved one or two to gently embrace a freshly thrown vase. Vases will be thrown in different shapes and be 12 - 14 inches in height. You will then choose from a selection of glazes for your finished piece! Vases are then fired and will be ready for pick up 3-4 weeks later.

two single-session workshops
saturday, February 7th from
11:00am - 1:00pm & 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Have you always been interested in learning how to use the pottery wheel? Too noncommittal to make the investment into a new hobby? Well, have we got the workshop for you!
Join Angelina in this simple, single-session workshop to create small trinket dishes on the pottery wheel! Learn the beginning basics of wedging, centering, and throwing a plate or small bowl! Once finished throwing, students can use stamps, tools, and glazes to decorate their pieces. Dishes will then be fired in the kiln, and students will be notified when they are ready to be picked up!

2 Single-Session workshops
Saturday, January 24th
11:00am - 1:30pm
& 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Join Rachael for some creative Mardi Gras fun with an introduction to paper flower techniques, headpiece construction, and a variety of king cakes to sample! Use your new knowledge of creating paper flowers, combined with other provided decorative elements, to create a unique Mardi Gras paper flower headpiece!

First meeting of the covington collage club is
thursday, january 22nd
from 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Join our first ever session of the CCC! Each club meeting will offer a brief collage tutorial followed by lots of fun with paper and glue! Feel free to bring any projects or materials you wish to work on. Sharing of ideas, tops, and supportive feedback with the group is encouraged. We will have plenty of ephemera and supplies on hand. All ages welcomed, and experience is not required!
In our January meeting, Amy Bethke will demonstrate gel plate techniques to create hand-printed collage papers!