- Therapeutic Art for WellnessAlliance for the Arts, Fort Myers, FL
This workshop offers the opportunity to make art designed to create inner peace, balance, reduce stress, anxiety, and tension. By creating art that’s connected with our breath, nervous system, body, mind, and spirit we will create different projects based on a particular emotional focus and need.
‘Tis the Season for “Colorful Self Compassion”-Reduce levels of anxiety, stress, with a focus of self compassion using shaved crayon & marbled line to design ornaments.
Pre-register for this class here: www.artinlee.org/event/therapeutic-art-for-wellness-3/
- Café PetitAlliance for the Arts, Fort Myers, FL
Imagine a space where parents and caregivers can relax and enjoy a craft coffee while their child has fun creating their own masterpiece…
It’s here, at the Alliance! Grab a coffee at the Arts & Eats Café, on our campus, and then join us in the kids’ classroom next door for a drop-in make and take project with your little artist. Also available for your child are exploratory sensory bins to stimulate their imaginations. Classes are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 1:00pm-2:30pm, stop in anytime between these hours. Project completion times will vary.
All supplies provided.
Pre-register for this class here: www.artinlee.org/event/cafe-petit-ages-3-4/
- Fridays with Francesco: PaintingAlliance for the Arts, Fort Myers, FL
Pre-Register for this class here: www.artinlee.org/event/fridays-with-francesco-painting/
Awaken your inner artist with Francesco’s inspiring art classes! With over 15 years of experience teaching at universities, colleges, and art centers, Francesco provides instruction tailored for all skill levels. Whether you’re just starting out or refining advanced techniques, you’ll receive personalized guidance in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. Bring your own artwork to develop or select a subject to work on, with plenty of references available from Francesco’s collection.
Students are encouraged to share insights, walk around, and connect with fellow art enthusiasts. As one student shared, “Francesco’s teaching methods, passion, and humor create a wonderful learning environment for all levels.” Join us and enhance your skills in a community of like-minded artists!
Pre-Register for this class here: www.artinlee.org/event/fridays-with-francesco-painting/
- Bluegrass Indoor Concert Series presents HWY 41 SNeeds location
Tickets are $18 for Alliance members, $20 for non-members and available here: www.artinlee.org/event/hwy-41-south-indoors-bluegrass/
Join us indoors as HWY 41 S brings their toe-tapping, knee slapping music to the Foulds Theatre.
HWY 41 SOUTH has performed at nearly every major bluegrass festival in Florida, surpassing their own expectations as a band. They’ve had the opportunity to meet and play alongside their bluegrass heroes, backing up artists like James King and sharing the stage with top performers such as Claire Lynch and Jim Lauderdale.
Tickets are $18 for Alliance members, $20 for non-members and available here: www.artinlee.org/event/hwy-41-south-indoors-bluegrass/
- School's Out! Drop in Art ClassAlliance for the Arts, Fort Myers, FL
You must pre-register for this class: www.artinlee.org/event/schools-out-art-class-mermaid-memories/
Don’t just sit around the house on your day off, or early dismissal, from school- come to the Alliance and get creative! Every day that school is closed for a planned break, the Alliance will offer a variety of classes to keep your imagination and creativity flowing.
We’ll be creating “Mermaid” projects- an adaptation of our super popular adult class. Students will leave with a goody bag, a custom mermaid’s memory item and a little personalized canvas they get to finish while their mermaids memory dries.You must pre-register for this class: www.artinlee.org/event/schools-out-art-class-mermaid-memories/
