Creative Arts

Knitting Open Studio

Monday, March 30, 2026 | 10:00-11:00am

Drop-in to enjoy lively discussions and laughs with this group. Work on your own project or use Next supplies to create items for donation to various charitable organizations in the area.

Children's Story Book Workshop

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 10:00-12:00pm

WORKSHOP 1: WRITE A DELIGHTFUL CHILDREN’S STORYBOOK

Tuesdays, March 17 through April 7 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Four Week Series.

Everyone has memorable personal stories and family stories, such as surprising experiences, lessons learned, funny events, clever pets. Join artist/instructor Kay Sulfaro in this 2 - part creative workshop that will teach you how to develop a children’s storybook from inception to completion. In this workshop, you will begin by examining several children’s books for clever ideas that will help you capture and invent your topic, main character, artwork, and plan for your story. You will be guided through all of the essential steps in developing a charming children’s storybook. Take a one week hiatus, and get ready for workshop 2.

Quilting Open Studio

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 10:00-2:00pm

Novice or experienced quilters are welcome each Wednesday for this social and creative group. Participants enjoy working on individual projects and sharing ideas. Drop-in any Wednesday and join the fun.

Palette and Brush Club

Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 9:30-12:30pm

This group of artists meets weekly to paint, with a focus on portraits and figures. Models are hired for each painting session. To join this group, you must be an accomplished artist and member of the Palette and Brush Club.

Advanced Pottery Studio

Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 9:30-12:30pm

This group of advance potters work independently in our studio.

Painting Open Studio

Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 1:00-4:00pm

Join fellow Next members for camaraderie and enjoy the creative synergies that come from being with other talented artists.

Wings of Color: Paint a Watercolor Butterfly

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 1:00-3:00pm

Let your creativity take flight as you paint a vibrant watercolor butterfly full of color, movement and personality. In this inspiring workshop, you’ll explore simple painting techniques that bring delicate wings, bold patterns, and glowing color to life on the page. Step-by-step guidance will help you build layers, blend beautiful hues and add expressive details that make your butterfly feel alive and luminous.  Whether you prefer soft, dreamy tones, or bright striking color, you’ll leave with a finished piece that celebrates the beauty and transformation of this magical creature.     

Next welcomes mixed media artist and instructor Tracey Ladd - her work includes fused glass, mold making, painting, drawing and design to name a few. Tracey has more than twenty years of experience in the art world -creating, teaching, instructing, and supporting many many new artists. Tracey received her Masters Degree in Fine Arts from Bowling Green State University, and was Coordinator and Master Instructor for 12 years at the School of Arts and Design, Toledo Museum of Art.

Photography Club

Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 10:00-12:00pm

Please note, the Photo Club meets on the second Thursday of each month 10:00- 12:00 pm  

The Next Photography Club is for people who are interested in photography, all ability levels welcome. We maintain our own website and take monthly photo field trips.  For more information, send an email to:  info@birminghamphotoclub.org

Spring Origami

Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 1:00-2:30pm

Lauren Northrop and Chizuko Donovan, Instructors

Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you can learn to fold paper into beautiful shapes and designs – this time, with a Spring twist! The timeless craft of origami is not only enjoyable to do, it’s good for your brain! It can help reduce stress, improve hand-eye coordination, boost creativity, enhance patience and persistence and promote learning. If you took part in last year’s workshop, you already know the benefits!