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Advanced Drawing for Tweens and Teens (Ages11-16)
Drawing by Emily, age 11 Discover the skills to draw with greater confidence and realism! If you’ve ever wanted to improve your drawing abilities, this class…
Zentangle for the Seasons
Discover the Art of Zentangle: A Creative Journey Through the Seasons Unwind and unlock your inner artist with Zentangle—a simple, meditative method of drawing…
Instructed Life Drawing – Gestural & Structural Approach to the Figure (18+, Beginner to Advanced Level)
“Students both beginning, intermediate and advanced can learn from Francesco’s excellent teaching methods, knowledge, humor, passion for the human form and all…
Fine Art Acrylics with Marilyn Hedlund
Join artist Marilyn Hedlund for a dynamic, critique-based class designed to inspire artists of all levels. Each session begins and ends with lively group…
Hula Dance (Ages 3-12)
Experience the spirit and rhythm of the Pacific Islands in Hula with Marliss! This dynamic class introduces students to the traditional styles of Hawaiian,…
Life Drawing Lounge
Now on Wednesday evenings AND Sunday afternoons! Drop in, settle in, and draw! Life Drawing Lounge is a relaxed, non-instructed life drawing session featuring…
Watercolor with Linda Benson
Enjoy being creative with transparent watercolors. Linda Benson’s hands-on teaching technique allows you to create along with her in the classroom. Learn…
Paint Like Bob Ross: Cliffside
“Let’s build a happy little cloud. Let’s build some happy little trees.” – Bob Ross Join Mathew Halstead, CRI of Lazy Painter Brushworks, for a classic Bob…
The Quill: A Writers Circle
The Quill at Alliance for the Arts is a writers group with the goal of building a stronger creative writing community in Southwest Florida. We are, primarily,…
Art Without Rules: Teen MultiMedia Space (Age 13-18)
Step into a creative space where experimentation is encouraged and there’s no single “right” way to make art. In this ongoing studio-style class, teens will…
November Galleries Opening Reception: That’s Absurd | Zan Lombardo | Nude Works
On Display: November 6 – 28 Opening Reception: November 6th, 5:00-7:00 p.m. That’s Absurd. We invite artists everywhere to submit strange, illogical, and…
Auditions: ‘night, Mother
Alliance for the Arts is holding auditions for ‘night, Mother Written by Marsha Norman Directed by Michael Hebler Friday, November 6 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM –…
Color, Confidence and Cosmetics
Discover how professional makeup artists use the science and art of color and light to create balanced, flattering, and polished looks in this interactive,…
Oil Painting Basics
Build confidence and develop your painting skills in this comprehensive 7-week oil painting course designed for both beginners and experienced artists. Whether…
Artful Bohemian Craft Series: Fall Feathers
Step Away from the rush of everyday life and into a warm, creative space inspired by soft textures, earthy tomes and a relaxed Boho style. This experience is…
Drawing Fundamentals Ages 16+
Discover the joy of drawing in this inspiring 7-week course designed for artists of every skill level. Whether you’re a complete beginner who thinks you can’t…
In the Galleries – November 2026
On Display: November 6 – 28 Opening Reception: November 6th, 5:00-7:00 p.m. That’s Absurd. We invite artists everywhere to submit strange, illogical, and…
Step By Step Batik: Sunlit Basket
Explore the Art of Wax and Watercolor with a Fabric-Like Finish If you’re looking for a unique and immersive art experience, this full-day workshop is not to…
Life Drawing Lounge
Now on Wednesday evenings AND Sunday afternoons! Drop in, settle in, and draw! Life Drawing Lounge is a relaxed, non-instructed life drawing session featuring…
For the Love of Music, Vol. IV
For the Love of Music, Vol. IV Featuring Michelle Malone & Kelly Neff Sunday, November 8 | 3:00–5:00 PM Foulds Theatre at Alliance for the Arts For the Love of…
Homeschool Enrichment Series: Prometheus Bound-Waldorf Inspired Story Class (Ages 9-11)
In Prometheus Bound, students encounter the story of Prometheus and Epimetheus through oral narration, chalkboard drawing, discussion, and the creation of…
Homeschool Enrichment Series: Wise Humans (Ages 9-11)
A Waldorf-Inspired Philosophy II Class Building on the philosophical exploration begun in Philosophy I, Wise Humans takes students further into the strange…
Homeschool Enrichment Series: What Is…Art? (Ages 13-18)
Rather than beginning with definitions, students will encounter objects, ideas, provocations, and philosophical problems that complicate the boundary between…
In the Galleries – November 2026
On Display: November 6 – 28 Opening Reception: November 6th, 5:00-7:00 p.m. That’s Absurd. We invite artists everywhere to submit strange, illogical, and…