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Explore Our Art Classes & Events

Whether you're a beginner looking to explore a new hobby or an experienced artist seeking to refine your skills, our center offers something for everyone. Browse our classes and reserve your spot.

We reserve the right to cancel classes if we do not have a minimum amount of students

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Classes & Experiences

From single-session workshops to guided studio classes, explore a variety of ways to learn, create, and connect at the Beach Art Center.

Art On The Rocks

Join us for “Make it and Take it Home” one of our most popular classes! No experience or supplies needed—just sign up, show up, and enjoy a fun, creative time with friends. Bring your favorite snacks and drinks!

Limited Series

Each class builds upon the previous one, providing a structured, in-depth learning experience.

Workshops

Dive deep in a longer one day session. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, our series ensures steady progress, guiding you step-by-step to develop valuable techniques.

Open Studio

Artists work independently on their projects in a supportive studio-style  environment, often receiving inspiration from other artists. Open studio is $5 to members and $15 for non-members.

Community Events

Come together, try something new, and enjoy activities that support connection, creativity, learning, and well-being.

Guided Studio Class

Provides structured support in a studio-style setting. Bring your own materials, work on personal projects, and receive personalized instruction, and occasional themed lessons. Flexible, pay-by-week sessions—open to all skill levels unless noted.

Schedule

OPEN STUDIO

Open Studio

Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Mo/Th/Fr 12:00 - 3:00 PM

Sa 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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GUIDED STUDIO

Exploring Watercolor Magic - Intermediate/Advanced

Wednesdays

1:00 - 4:00 PM

Roberta Romeo

GUIDED STUDIO

NEW - Watercolor Made Easy - Weekly Beginners

Tuesdays Starts October 13th

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Deborah Barnard

LIMITED SERIES

Expressive Still Life

Nov 9, 16, 23, 30 | Dec 8, 14 (NO CLASS on Monday, December 7)

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Jim Gigurtsis

LIMITED SERIES

Learning Watercolors Through Prompts

November 11, 18, 25 | December 2, 9, 16

6:00 - 8:00 pm

Jennifer Auge

POTTERY

Beginner Series Pottery Wheel Foundations with Gaby Hernandez

November 11, 18 & December 2, 9

6:00 - 8:30 PM

Gaby Hernandez

WORKSHOP

Painting & Drawing with Mixed Media Collage

November 14 & 15, 2026

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Christine Peloquin

WORKSHOP

Acrylic, Oil & Impasto Workshop – Chickadee

November 15, 2026

1:00 - 4:00 PM

Chrissy Samson

COMMUNITY EVENTS

The Art of Mahjong: Beginner's Series

Nov. 30, Dec 7 & 14

1:00 — 4:00 PM

Roberto Romeo

WORKSHOP

Nocturnes in Plein Air on Indian Rocks Beach

December 4, 2026

6:00 - 9:00 PM

Shawn Dell Joyce

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Brushes on the Beach: A Plein Air Art Walk & Celebration

December 5, 2026

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Art Walk

5:00 - 7:00 PM Reception

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ART ON THE ROCKS

Just Beachy - Resin Ornaments and Jewelry

December 8, 2026

5:30 - 8:30 PM

Elizabeth Mason

ART ON THE ROCKS

2D/3D Driftwood Tree

December 10, 2026

6:00 - 9:00 PM

Patty Sachse

POTTERY

Merry & Bright: Hand build Ceramic Tree

Dec. 11, 2026

6:00–8:30 PM

Christina Lorenzen

WORKSHOP

Tides & Light: Expressive Seascapes in Oil + Cold Wax

December 12, 2026

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Karen Sako

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