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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: Ebb Tide
“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…
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…
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,…
October Galleries Opening Reception: Passage | Dhaye Kim | Marian Fuller
On Display: October 2 – 31 Opening Reception: October 3rd, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Passage: A Themed Members Show We invite all Alliance member artists to submit one…
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…
A Ghost Class- Sculpting with Jeff Ocasio
Gather with us for a ghostly afternoon of creativity as you sculpt your own friendly ghost. This class welcomes artists of all skill levels, whether you’re a…
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 – October 2026
On Display: October 2 – 31 Opening Reception: October 3rd, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Passage A Themed Members Show We invite all Alliance member artists to submit one…
Get Hooked: An Introduction to Crochet
In this fun and relaxed four-week series, you’ll discover the building blocks of crochet while creating a beginner-friendly fall pumpkin. This class is…
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…
Homeschool Enrichment Series: Journeys with ARThur (Ages 9-11)
This is a Waldorf-inspired book club in which students explore the legends of King Arthur through a child-accessible retelling of the Arthurian stories.…
Homeschool Enrichment Series: A Love of Wisdom (Ages 9-11)
What does it mean to be wise? How do we know what is real? Can something change and still remain itself? What happens when a question has no answer? A Love of…
Homeschool Enrichment Series: What is…the Self? (Ages 13-18)
In this workshop, students will investigate one of the oldest and most elusive questions: what is a human? Rather than approaching the question through…
In the Galleries – October 2026
On Display: October 2 – 31 Opening Reception: October 3rd, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Passage A Themed Members Show We invite all Alliance member artists to submit one…
Homeschool Enrichment Series: One Dimension, Two Dimension, Three Dimension, Four (Ages 13-18)
A Literature and Arts Exploration of Flatland In this four-week arts-centered literature study, students will read Flatland outside of class and gather each…
Drop In with Terry Lynn (All Levels)
Interested in taking a class with beloved Instructor Terry Lynn, but not sure you can make all the sessions? Wanting to try painting, but a little worried the…
Contemporary Painting with Terry Lynn
Unlock your creativity in this engaging weekly painting class with beloved artist and instructor, Terry Lynn Spry! Designed for all skill levels—from beginners…
Homeschool Enrichment Series: Take Me Down to Paradox City (Ages13-18)
In this four-week workshop, students will encounter a collection of famous paradoxes that challenge the limits of human understanding. Through discussion,…
Group Ukulele Lessons
Strum, sing, and connect through music in this fun, welcoming group ukulele class for players of all levels. Whether you’re picking up an instrument for the…
Advanced Drawing for Tweens and Teens (Ages 11-16)
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…
Sound, Breath & Body Series
Give yourself the space to slow down, reconnect, and reset. Sound, Breath & Body is a six-week adult wellness series designed to explore the powerful…
In the Galleries – October 2026
On Display: October 2 – 31 Opening Reception: October 3rd, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Passage A Themed Members Show We invite all Alliance member artists to submit one…
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…