Free Family Art Labs, Alliance For the Arts

Fourth Saturdays, starting October 26 • 10 a.m. – Noon
Make creativity part of your family routine the 4th Saturday of each month during Family Art Labs! Drop in for free, hands-on family fun! Explore something new every month like art making, gallery activities, games and more – all inspired by artworks on view in the gallery, famous artists, national holidays and artistic traditions around the world.
This month, celebrate and learn about our Dia de los Muertos Exhibit by painting sugar skulls on small flower pots and planters!
Hula Dance Class
Fridays, Nov 1 – 22 • Fridays are for fun with Hawaiian, Tahitian, Maori and Samoan movement!
Art for Young People
Tuesdays, Nov 5 – 19 • Let your little one explore basic art principles, such as line, texture, color and composition while also learning about art history!
Zentangle – Drawing Effortlessly
Workshop, Nov 3 • Zentangle is easy, fun and stress-free. Learn everything you need to create beautiful designs that can be combined, altered and repeated to create unlimited images!
Youth Art Works
Thursdays, Nov 7 – Dec 19 • With an emphasis on exploration, professional artists teach students in a fun, relaxed environment where they can express their creativity and gain self-confidence.
Better Than Bows
Workshop, Nov 10 • Learn an easy-to-master technique to create beautiful gift bags using a multitude of papers and other fun embellishments.
Watercolor – Getting Started
Workshop, Nov 16 • This workshop is the first in a series of progressively more advanced sessions to be held in the coming months
Watercolor – Beyond Beginner
Workshop, Nov 23 • This session will concentrate on the importance of perspective, light and shadows, and the principles of design and composition.
Visual Arts for Artists with Autism
Tuesdays, Nov 7 – 21 • Classes are designed for students 8-18 to focus on identity development, self-awareness, self-esteem, and positive coping skills.