Creative Arts

Drawing Workshop for Beginner & Intermediate Students

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | 10:00-12:00pm

6 week series: March  - April 15 

Discover drawing abilities you don’t realize you have! This workshop can accommodate beginners, as well as those who would like to build strong skills and increase confidence. You will practice skill-building exercises from Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. These exercises will help you steadily build skills. You will gradually gain confidence in your abilities. Surprise yourself in this workshop and have fun with Kay along the way. Level 1- Begin……Level 2 – Build confidence 

Quilting Open Studio

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 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.

Introduction to the Ancient Art of Henna

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | 12:00-2:00pm

Wednesday, March 26 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm    or     Thursday, April 24 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Next welcomes Lauren Northrop. Lauren is excited to teach this introductory class and to bring access to this ancient art to our community! Come and learn the culture and history of the ancient art of henna, along with a tutorial of basic henna designs and techniques. Participants will receive their own organic henna cone, and will receive instruction on beginner henna application. We will draw various designs on paper and learn about henna body art. The henna used in this course is pure, natural, USDA certified and contains no synthetic chemicals. This is a great course to take with a friend or family member because students will get to keep their henna cones so they can practice at home!

Palette and Brush Club

Thursday, March 27, 2025 | 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, March 27, 2025 | 9:30-12:30pm

This group of advance potters work independently in our studio.

Painting Open Studio

Thursday, March 27, 2025 | 1:00-4:00pm

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

Knitting Open Studio

Monday, March 31, 2025 | 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.

New! Studio Art on Tuesdays

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 1:00-3:30pm

Two sessions to regisdter for: 3 weeks, April 8 - 22 and 9 weeks, May 6 - July 1 

The class purpose is to broaden the knowledge and growth of each student’s skills in their chosen medium. Most preferred mediums are acrylics, oils, watercolors, or collage/mixed medium. The students and Karen work together to develop student’s subjects and carry the project forward. Karen is excited to explore fresh ideas and viewpoints of the students various art backgrounds to recharge our creative juices. We look forward to sharing concepts to continue enriching our visual statements. Students are required to have prior basic instruction in the medium they will use in class. Bring your materials and what you plan to work on to class. If you work upright, plan to bring your own lightweight portable easel. 

Photography Club

Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 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

Studio Art Class

Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 1:00-3:30pm

Two sessions available: 3 weeks April 10 - April 24, and/or 9 weeks, May 8 - July 3 

Bring your own subject, reference material, and the supplies you typically work with. No assignments. Instructor Karen Halpern will foster critical thinking, and make suggestions to guide you, as you advance with your individualized project. Her goal is to broaden your viewpoint, and develop your skills and knowledge. Students generally use materials such as acrylics, oils, watercolor or collage. Bring your own lightweight portable easel, if you work upright. If you are a returning student, plan to start a fresh piece of work this semester! Not for beginning students.

Introduction to the Ancient Art of Henna

Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 4:00-6:00pm

Next welcomes Lauren Northrop. Lauren is excited to teach this introductory class and to bring access to this ancient art to our community! Come and learn the culture and history of the ancient art of henna, along with a tutorial of basic henna designs and techniques. Participants will receive their own organic henna cone, and will receive instruction on beginner henna application. We will draw various designs on paper and learn about henna body art. The henna used in this course is pure, natural, USDA certified and contains no synthetic chemicals. This is a great course to take with a friend or family member because students will get to keep their henna cones so they can practice at home!