discover something new with hands-on workshops led by local professionals including artists, musicians, marine biologists, and more. Each week brings a new opportunity to create, explore, and be inspired!
All are welcome!
Sage Kelly
Workshop: “Furs, Fins, and Feathers: Mix-Em-Up!”
Thursday, June 11 at 4pm
Get ready to learn, mix, match, and make your own unique animal with Sage Kelly in this creative illustration workshop. From capybara’s to shoebill sharks, young artists will create animal illustrations using collage, color pencils, and watercolor and learn about rare animals all across the world.
Jessica from Jellyfish Museum
Workshop: “Invent a Jellyfish”
Thursday, June 18 at 4pm
Join Jessica from the Jellyfish Museum for an imaginative underwater art adventure! Kids will dream up and design their very own jellyfish species using color, texture, and creativity to create sea creatures unlike anything ever seen before. Along the way, they’ll discover what makes jellyfish so fascinating, how they help our ocean ecosystems, and why these mysterious creatures are more important than we think. It’s a playful, hands-on workshop full of art, imagination, and ocean wonder!
Alex Artrelax
Workshop: "Superhero Paint Studio"
Thursday, June 25 at 4pm
Calling all young superheroes! In this fun-filled paint party workshop, Alex Artrelax will teach kids the basics of drawing cartoon-style superhero characters using simple shapes, lines, and creative imagination. Participants will explore art techniques while painting their own colorful superhero masterpiece to take home. Perfect for young artists of all skill levels, this interactive workshop encourages creativity, confidence, and playful self-expression.
Natalie from MEEC
Workshop: “Jelly Belly Turtles”
Thursday, July 2 at 4pm
Dive deep into the ocean and discover one of the most unique organisms… the Sea Jelly! Learn about and create your own jelly during this special program hosted by the Marine Environmental Education Center.
Alex Artrelax
Workshop: "Kawaii Eyes & Expressions + DIY Squishies"
Thursday, July 9 at 4pm
Join Alex Artrelax as she teaches young artists how to draw exaggerated facial features, sparkling eyes, and emotional expressions inspired by Japanese kawaii illustrations. Participants will leave with their very own DIY Kawaii Squishy they will create themselves during this fun workshop.
Workshop: “Paper Patch Produce”
Thursday, July 16 at 4pm
Join artist Tina Wright for Paper Patch Produce! Collage painted, textured, and vintage papers into your favorite fresh fruit! Layer scraps, shapes, and colors, into a one-of-a-kind, repurposed work of art.
Cadenza Music
Workshop: "Movie Music + BINGO BLAST"
Thursday, July 23 at 4pm
Join us for ‘Movie Music’ performances from our talented young musicians and stay for Cadenza Music BINGO BLAST! Don’t miss a magically musical afternoon with Cadenza Music instructors and students!
Sandy Anime
Workshop: "Anime Character Sand Creations"
Thursday, July 30 at 4pm
Join us for a colorful anime adventure where kids create their own anime-inspired sand artwork! Young artists will explore creativity, color, and texture while bringing exciting characters to life through sand art.
Maya from Florida’s Coral Reef
Workshop: "Splash into Florida’s Coral Reef"
Thursday, August 6 at 4pm
Splash into the magical world of coral reefs! Join Maya Bhalla-Ladd from the Florida DEP Coral Reef Conservation Program to discover the wonders of Florida’s Coral Reef. Join this session to learn about Florida’s amazing coral reef ecosystem, meet some of the animals that call the reef home and craft your own clay coral creations to help build a collaborative, colorful YAA reef!