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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: Of Two Minds- Arts/Philosophy Class III for Teens (Ages 13-18)
Of Two Minds is a four-week arts and philosophy class for ages 13+ exploring the relationship between the rational and irrational dimensions of human life.…
Ukulele Group 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 (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…
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
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until April 28, 2027 An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating…
Wednesday Life Drawing Lounge
ON HOLD- will resume Weds. 11/4 at 6pm Now on Wednesday evenings 6-9pm AND Sunday afternoons 1-4pm! Drop in, settle in, and draw! Life Drawing Lounge is a…
Watercolor with Linda Benson
NO CLASS 11/26 Enjoy being creative with transparent watercolors. Linda Benson’s hands-on teaching technique allows you to create along with her in the…
Acrylic Painting with Pat Smelkoff: Beginning Metal Zhostovo Tray
Discover the elegance and drama of the traditional Russian decorative technique known as Zhostovo in this multi-week painting series. Inspired by the…
Paint Like Bob Ross: Ocean Breeze
“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,…
December Galleries Opening Reception: Small Works: Off the Walls | Nicole Foran | LAEA Educators
On Display: December 4 – 23 Opening Reception: December 4th, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Small Works Off the Walls Coinciding with the onset of the holiday shopping season,…
In the Galleries – December 2026
On Display: December 4 – 23 Opening Reception: December 4th, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Small Works Off the Walls Coinciding with the onset of the holiday shopping season,…
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: Marblized Ornaments
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…
Step By Step Batik: Sea Turtle
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
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until December 23, 2026 An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Sunday, repeating…
Sunday Life Drawing Lounge
ON HOLD from 10/18-11/1, will resume Sun. 11/8 at 1pm Now on Wednesday evenings 6-9pm AND Sunday afternoons 1-4pm! Drop in, settle in, and draw! Life Drawing…
Homeschool Enrichment Series: Myth, A Waldorf Inspired Intro to Mythology (Ages 9-11)
Myth is a four-week Waldorf-inspired introduction to mythology for ages 9–11. Through stories drawn from the Greek, Indian, and Norse traditions, students will…
Homeschool Enrichment Series: A Button, a Trolley and the Kobayashi Maru- Waldorf Inspired Ethics Class (Ages 9-11)
A Button, a Trolley, and the Kobayashi Maru is a four-week Waldorf-inspired ethics class for ages 9–11 built around classic moral dilemmas, thought…
In the Galleries – December 2026
On Display: December 4 – 23 Opening Reception: December 4th, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Small Works Off the Walls Coinciding with the onset of the holiday shopping season,…