Creative Arts

Knitting Open Studio

Monday, October 27, 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, October 28, 2025 | 1:00-2:00pm

New 9 week session begins Tuesdays, January 13 - March 10 

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. 

Quilting Open Studio

Wednesday, October 29, 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.

Palette and Brush Club

Thursday, October 30, 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, October 30, 2025 | 9:30-12:30pm

This group of advance potters work independently in our studio.

Painting Open Studio

Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 1:00-4:00pm

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

New! Drawing Workshop- Let's Explore Faces- Part One

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 10:00-12:00pm

4 week series. Tuesdays, November 11 - December 2

Join artist/instructor Kay Sulfaro in this new exciting workshop series “Exploring Faces”. If you have basic drawing skills, you will really enjoy this two-part workshop. In part one students will discover the basic shapes and landmark spots for eyes, noses, and mouths. You will discover details you’ve never paid attention to before. You will also begin to recognize how important shading is. In workshop part two (stay tuned for dates in the New Year), you gain confidence as you build skill with the soft shading that is so important for the gentle contours of faces. As part one ends, the class will receive suggestions on materials/photos, etc. to collect and study in preparation for workshop part two. Materials list available at the front desk upon registration. 

Basket Making Classes are Back!

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 1:00-5:00pm

Join Deborah VanderLinde, PhD, aka “The Basketmak’r” in these fun classes where you will be introduced to or review basic weaving techniques.

HOLIDAY BASKET Wednesday, November 12 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm 

This charming wall basket with a woven tree features an oak bushel basket for hanging on the wall or doorknob. Embellishments include a star button, jingle bells and a cardinal. 6” wide x 7” tall

Photography Club

Thursday, November 13, 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 - Thursdays

Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 1:00-3:30pm

9 week session: Thursdays, January 13 - March 10 

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.