Sep
2
to Oct 30

Open Pottery Studio

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Open Pottery Studio allows individuals with previous pottery knowledge to freely create new works of art! A studio monitor will be in attendance to answer questions and provide advice, but only minimal instruction is provided. Students receive as much low-fire Gator White clay as they need for $1.00/lb, use of the pottery wheel, slab roller, and all tools and glazes. Students may also bring any low-fire clay, low-fire glazes, and tools, they may want to use. STAA will handle all bisque and glaze firing on site. Firings will take place at the end of the third and fourth weeks of the month, or as needed, so make sure your pieces are bone dry and ready! Any additional firings will be a $15 charge per firing to the student.
Come and go during the offered dates and times as you please!

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Sep
12
to Oct 17

En Plein Air - Drawing from Life

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This 6-week COURSE meets saturday, september 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, & 17
from 9:00am - 11:00am

En Plein Air is 6-week course building student’s key foundational skills in drawing before going out to capture life in Downtown Covington. The class will begin inside STAA’s studios to build confidence in capturing value, perspective, and composition. The following weeks, students will meet at the scheduled drawing locations in Downtown Covington. Each location will include two warm-up drawings and one resolved drawing. After completing the class, students have the option to display a class drawing in STAA’s member gallery for Three River’s Art Festival on November 14th & 15th.

Location of En Plein Air Drawings Examples (not limited to): Brook’s Bike Shop, Covington Cemetery, English Tea Room, STAA Courtyard (statues and fountains), & The Woodwright Shop
**Every artist draws at the location agreed upon for each day. This allows Hart to still work closely with everyone and provide feedback during the drawing session. **

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Sep
14
to Oct 26

Private Art Lessons with Amber Hart

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After two seasons of successful group classes, Amber Hart is now offering private art lessons to adults! Amber offers a variety of mediums and topics to create a customized curriculum for her students. Private sessions allow artists to have a flexible pace in a personalized curriculum for their specific interests and goals. Instruction during privates include: 

● Observational drawing and painting
● Composition and design
● Color theory and mixing
● Watercolor & acrylic painting techniques (oil painting upon request)
● Developing confidence and creative decision-making
● Building a consistent studio practice|
● Portfolio development and artistic direction

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Sep
24
6:00 PM18:00

Covington Collage Club

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THURSDAY, setpember 24th 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 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!

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Sep
26
4:30 PM16:30

Clay Date!

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single-session “date” night
Saturday, september 26th
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Join us for Clay Date and live out your Ghost fantasy!
Instructor Janie Dick will teach students how to work with clay to throw their very own vessel. Each couple will split time on the potter’s wheel and work together to create a fabulous piece! Create a variety of pieces, then choose the best one to complete the firing process. Students will choose a glaze to add color. Pieces are then fired and couples will receive an email when they are ready to be picked up!

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Oct
3
1:00 PM13:00

Handbuilding Mini Ghosts

single-session “date” night
Saturday, september 19th
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Join us for Clay Date and live out your Ghost fantasy!
Instructor Janie Dick will teach students how to work with clay to throw their very own vessel. Each couple will split time on the potter’s wheel and work together to create a fabulous piece! Create a variety of pieces, then choose the best one to complete the firing process. Students will choose a glaze to add color. Pieces are then fired and couples will receive an email when they are ready to be picked up!

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Oct
6
to Oct 27

Castles N' Dragons

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this 4-week course meets
Tuesday, October 6, 13, 20, & 27
from 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Castles? Dragons? Clay? What could be a better combination? This fall kids ages 7 to 12 can create a magical castle of their own design-complete with its very own guardian dragon! Students will learn basic hand built ceramic skills, and create their architectural marvels using real kiln fired clay and glazes. From pinching, coiling and hollowing out, be prepared to unleash your creativity, develop your ceramic chops and have a blast as Castles and Dragons become a reality! Course fees include all materials, instruction and firing costs. All levels of experience welcome.

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Oct
8
to Nov 12

Foundations: Drawing to Painting

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this 6-week course takes place
thursday, october 8, 15, 22, 29, november 5, & 12

Foundations: Drawing to Painting is a 6-week course structured to give students key skills in three different mediums: charcoal, acrylic and watercolor. Each medium will have an ‘Intro’ (Day 1)– step-by-step guide of how to use the medium followed by live demonstrations. Day 2 for each medium further explores techniques, live demonstrations by the instructor, and a completed drawing/painting on paper. The course builds confidence in foundational skills through various mediums. By experimenting in a variety of mediums, artists can see what they would like to personally further pursue through STAA’s programming and in their home studios. Foundations: Drawing to Painting is beginner friendly and open to all levels.

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Oct
10
11:00 AM11:00

Ceramic Jack-O-Lantern Mugs

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Single-session workshop on
saturday, october 10
from 11:00am - 1:00pm

Join instructor Angelina Quigley for an all ages Jack-O-Lantern Mug class! Mugs are premade, and students will attach facial features and apply glazes to customize their spooky creations! Mugs are then fired and students will be notified when they are ready to be picked up.

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Oct
10
6:00 PM18:00

Fall for Art

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Oct
17
1:00 PM13:00

Monsters! Monsters!

Single-Session Workshop
Saturday, October 17th
From 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Halloween is on the way, and what better time than this to explore making monsters in clay? This one-day workshop for young artists uses the basic pinch pot as a starting point for a bevy of monsters sporting teeth, spikes, horns-and whatever else our young artists can cook up. From the spooky to the silly, monsters are on the menu for young creators at the Art House. Come join the fun! Course fees include all materials, instruction and firing costs. All levels of experience welcome.

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Oct
23
to Nov 13

Intro to Monoprinting & Basic Bookbinding

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this 4-week course takes place
Friday, October 23, 30, november 6, & 13
from 10am - 12pm

This is a hands on class where students will learn how to work with a gel plate and acrylic paints to monoprint on paper as well as learn basic bookbinding skills. You will print book covers and create three books - single pamphlet and double pamphlet stitch books, and a hard cover accordion book. Students will leave with three completed projects.

Week 1 - Get acquainted with Monoprinting on a Gel Plate

Week 2 - Monoprinting Papers to Use as Book Covers 

Week 3 - Bookbinding: Preparing Covers & Creating a Single Pamphlet Book

Week 4 - Bookbinding: Double Pamphlet Book and Accordion Book

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Oct
23
to Oct 24

Soft Pastel Workshop

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2-day workshop
Friday October 23rd from 5:00pm - 6:30pm &
Saturday, October 24th from 10:00am - 11:30am

What are Soft Pastels? Soft pastels, also known as Chalk Pastels, are small compact blocks of dry pigment and range from soft to hard working sticks. Chalk pastels blend easily and create a vibrant matte, soft finish drawing.

The 2-Day Soft Pastel Workshop is an efficient introduction to the vibrant, immediate possibilities of the medium. Each day begins with series of short warm-ups to build confidence in blending, mark-making, and color theory alongside live demonstrations of technique. Students will be encouraged to use their fingers to blend, smudge, and manipulate the material directly on the surface. All skill levels are welcome!

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Oct
28
to Nov 18

Abstract Mixed-Media

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this 4-week course takes place
wednesday, October 28, November 4, 11, & 18
from 1:00pm - 4:00pm

STAA is thrilled to have Zona Wainwright back for her Abstract Mixed-Media Course! Students will explore the theories and techniques of larger scale abstract painting and investigate composition using the formal elements and principles of design. Each student will develop their personal expression and find their natural “mark” while further exploring the process of abstract art. Exercises may include blind contour drawing, spontaneous line drawings, observational painting, and composition investigation. Zona hopes to provide her students with the tools to explore new concepts, develop a creative voice, and build confidence as artists!

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Nov
7
10:00 AM10:00

Weaving Workshop

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Single-Session Workshop
Saturday, November 7th
10:00am - 1:00pm

In this 3-hour class, you'll learn the fundamentals of weaving — from warp to weft — while getting a glimpse into the rich history of this craft. Guided by instructor Cecelia Hopes, a fiber artist with over 10 years of experience, who teaches and exhibits her work in galleries throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. You'll learn how to warp a frame loom and build a versatile toolbox of weaving techniques that bring texture, dimension, and pattern to your work. As you weave, you'll experiment with different materials, shapes, textures, and patterns to create a piece that reflects your own creative style. By the end of the class, you'll remove your finished weaving from the loom and transform it into a wall hanging to take home. You'll take home: Your finished wall hanging A small frame loom Weaving tools Yarn to continue your practice Whether you're a total beginner curious about fiber arts or an experienced maker looking to try something new, this workshop offers a welcoming space to learn, create, and be inspired.

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Sep
15
6:00 PM18:00

Girls' Night Art - Gel Plate Printing

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single-session workshop
tuesday, september 15
from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Join instructor Amy Bethke for a night of creative experimentation using gel plates to create monoprints! Students will use a soft gelli plate and paint to create patterns, layer colors, and experiment with unique compositions. Once paint and stencils are laid out, students will lay down paper and use a brayer to roll their prints out. This workshop is great for a casual night of creativity that leaves students with fun artwork they can be proud of!

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Sep
11
3:00 PM15:00

Kindness Card Pop-Up

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Sep
4
to Sep 11

Pottery Wheel Chip & Dip Bowls - September

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2-week class
friday, september 4th & 11th
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Join Angelina for this 2-week class throwing chip and dip bowls on the potter’s wheel! In your first class, students will learn the basics of the potter’s wheel and throw a variety of bowls in different shapes and sizes. In your second class, you will attach your pieces together, embellish, and glaze your bowls! Bowls will be fired, and students will be notified when they can be picked up!

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Sep
2
6:00 PM18:00

Artist Community Night

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Aug
27
6:00 PM18:00

Covington Collage Club

THURSDAY, August 27th 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 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!

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Aug
21
to Aug 22

Drawing Workshops

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two-day weekend workshops
Please choose one weekend
Each workshop starts on Friday evening and concludes on Saturday morning
students will use charcoal and newsprint

Weekend 1
Friday, July 17th: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Saturday, July 18th: 10:00am - 11:30am

Weekend 2
Friday, August 21st: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Saturday, August 22nd: 10:00am - 11:30am

Amber Hart’s Drawing Workshop is an introduction to drawing for all skill levels over two days. Day One will include a collaborative drawing allowing students to further understand mark-making, composition, and value. Hart works closely with students through one-on-one discussion and live demonstrations of techniques. The workshop will cover drawing techniques such as Contour, Mass, Straight Line and Blind Contour. Students will gather key foundational skills and confidence in observational drawing. Each workshop starts on Friday evening and concludes on Saturday morning.

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Aug
18
6:00 PM18:00

Girls' Night Art: Refocus, Renew, Rejuvenate Art Journaling

single-session workshop
tuesday, august 18th
from 6:00 - 8:00pm

Join STAA and instructor TT Rouse for a night of rejuvenation and Art Therapy! Students will evaluate their 2026 goals and resolutions and reset their intentions through journaling prompts and collage. Discuss your newfound goals and get support from a welcoming and artistic community!

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Aug
15
6:00 PM18:00

White Linen for Public Art Markets

sign-up below for your space in Staa’s market under the oaks
during white linen for public art
saturday, august 15, 2026
6pm to 9pm
lOCATED IN FRONT OF THE ST. TAMMANY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS BUILDING (THE OLD COURTHOUSE)
510 e. boston st. in downtown covington
our market under the oaks is sold out!

PLEASE REGISTER FOR OUR ADDITIONAL MARKET IN ART ALLEY AT 320 n COLUMBIA ST.


Don’t forget to stop by staa’s Vintage Market with Two for the Show at the Covington Trailhead!

Artists are allowed to set up their booths at 3:30pm on August 15th. Artists are required to provide their own supplies for set up: tent, chairs, tables, etc. As a night market, we recommend artists bring their own lighting!

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Aug
15
2:00 PM14:00

Ceramic Chip + Dip Bowls

Single-Session Workshop
Saturday, August 15th
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Join Angelina for this single-session workshop handbuilding chip and dip bowls! Use the slab roller to create your base and shape, then learn how to create your walls by using the coiling technique. Students will then attach their pieces together and choose a fabulous glaze color! Bowls will be fired, and students will be notified when they can be picked up!

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Aug
12
6:30 PM18:30

Kindness Card Pop-Up @ the Covington Beer Garden

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Aug
7
to Aug 21

Pottery Wheel Basics

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this 3-week class meets
friday, August 7, 14, & 21
from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

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!

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Aug
7
10:00 AM10:00

Intro to Color & Design

This 8-week COURSE meets Friday, AUGUST, 7, 14, 21, 28 & SEPTEMBER 4, 11, 18, & 25
CLASSES 1 & 2 WILL MEET FROM 10AM - 1PM
REMAINING CLASSES MEET from 10am to 12pm

Want to know why Van Gogh, Cezanne and Monet's paintings are so famous and well loved? Want to make your artwork sing like theirs? In this eight week class, instructor Rachel Crawford will let you in on one of their secrets... COLOR! 
This Color Theory class will explore the theory, history and perception of color through hands-on color mixing and painting. Students will create a variety of color wheels and each week, will create a small painting applying color mixing theory using the various color wheel relationships to learn color harmony, contrast, and value. We will explore how colors affect us and how the we perceive color. This class will also cover the principles of design, the elements of art, and the Divine Proportion when planning out the small painting designs.
Each week there will be lecture and discussion, a little class work and homework.
The FIRST TWO classes will be three hours long from 10am-1pm. The rest of the classes will be TWO hours long from 10am-Noon.
*Note: Traditional gouache will be used in this class (see materials list).

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Aug
5
6:00 PM18:00

Artist Community Night

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Jul
31
6:00 PM18:00

Art in the Alley - July Block Party

Covington Art Market is a juried market of STAA Artist Members. STAA Membership is required to participate. Become a Member here.

CAM is a great opportunity for fine artists seeking a venue to sell their artwork. Painters, photographers, mixed media artists, illustrators, potters, sculptors are all encouraged to participate. Held in partnership with the City of Covington, the Covington Art Market is strategically held during different city events.

A separate registration is required for each date. Registration typically opens 4 to 6 weeks prior to any event.
For two artists sharing a space, membership is required for each artist.

Please email photos of your artwork to maggy@sttammany.art for approval. If you have any additional questions, please call the St. Tammany Art Association at (985) 892-8650.

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Jul
23
6:00 PM18:00

Covington Collage Club

THURSDAY, July 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!

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Jul
20
to Jul 24

Young Artist Studio: Pottery Week

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This summer studio will be held
Monday, july 20th to friday, july 24th

Have a teen that’s interested in ceramics or wants to hone their skills? In this teen studio, students will primarily focus on using the potter’s wheel. Students will learn how to throw functional and decorative pieces, add attachments and embellishments, and glaze! Janie will teach students about the entire process including throwing, trimming, decorating, glazing, and firing!

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Jul
17
to Jul 18

Drawing Workshops

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two-day weekend workshops
Please choose one weekend
Each workshop starts on Friday evening and concludes on Saturday morning
students will use charcoal and newsprint

Weekend 1
Friday, July 17th: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Saturday, July 18th: 10:00am - 11:30am

Weekend 2
Friday, August 21st: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Saturday, August 22nd: 10:00am - 11:30am

Amber Hart’s Drawing Workshop is an introduction to drawing for all skill levels over two days. Day One will include a collaborative drawing allowing students to further understand mark-making, composition, and value. Hart works closely with students through one-on-one discussion and live demonstrations of techniques. The workshop will cover drawing techniques such as Contour, Mass, Straight Line and Blind Contour. Students will gather key foundational skills and confidence in observational drawing. Each workshop starts on Friday evening and concludes on Saturday morning.

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Jul
11
6:00 PM18:00

Kokomo Stroll Art Market

Saturday, july 11th
6:00pm - 9:00pm
art alley - right next to the art house!

The Kokomo Stroll 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!

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Jul
11
to Sep 12

The 56th Annual National Juried Artists Exhibition: The Summer Show

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56th annual national juried artists exhibition: the summer show
exhibition opening july 11, 2026 at 6:00pm

Awards:
$2,000 Best in Show Sponsored by Heather Barranger Case
$1,000 First Prize Sponsored by Cathy Deano
$500 Second Prize sponsored by cindy & gary vaughan
$350 Third Prize sponsored by david haynes & dr. miguel rivera

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Jul
6
to Jul 31

Kids Pottery Camps

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All students should bring a snack and something to drink!

Everyone’s favorite pottery camp is back! Ceramics instructors, Janie Dick and Angelina Quigley, will explore old and new techniques used throughout history in ceramics with students. Campers will work with clay and use a variety of techniques to create fabulous ceramic pieces. While developing their fine and major motor skills, children will be encouraged to use their imaginations to create functional and sculptural work on the potter’s wheel and through handbuilding techniques. 

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Jul
1
6:00 PM18:00

Artist Community Night

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Jun
26
6:00 PM18:00

June Block Party Art Market

Friday, june 26th
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!

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Jun
25
6:00 PM18:00

Covington Collage Club

JUST ADDED!
THURSDAY, JUNE 25TH 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!

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Jun
22
6:00 PM18:00

Girls' Night Art - Jewelry Workshop

Single-Session workshop
monday, june 22nd from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Join local jewelry designer Angelle LeBouef for a hands-on, guided experience where you’ll design and create your own custom necklace using high-quality, carefully selected materials. This class is designed for all skill levels and offers a relaxed, welcoming environment to explore your creativity.
Participants will choose between two distinct design styles
Signature Candy Necklace
A playful design featuring semi-precious gemstones arranged in an easy to wear style. Each piece showcases a variety of colors and a modern, eye-catching aesthetic.
Coastal Collection Necklace
A refined, coastal-inspired design featuring freshwater pearls in a variety of shapes, sizes, and tones. This style highlights organic beauty creating a timeless piece inspired by the shoreline.
All materials are provided, and each participant will leave with a finished necklace they designed themselves. This class is perfect for individuals, friends, or small groups looking for a creative and meaningful experience.

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Jun
20
11:00 AM11:00

Summer Member Gallery Rotation

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Jun
15
3:30 PM15:30

Young Artist Studio 2026

June 15th - 19th
3:30pm - 6:00pm

Does your child want a summer program where they can immerse themselves in visual art?
The Young Artists Studio summer program educates and promotes teen artists in a hands on learning environment through painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed-media project. Students will create unique projects while also learning professional art techniques and theories. With only 10 spots available, specialized and personal instruction gives students the opportunity to pick their own path as an artist and develop skills to create a diverse portfolio or art for their personal collection.

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Jun
14
to Jul 26

Sunday Summer Sessions

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Jun
13
11:00 AM11:00

Summer Member Gallery Rotation

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