Ages 13 – 18
Instructors: Muffinjaw Designs
In this 4-week introductory class with the talented folks at Muffinjaw Designs on our 3rd Floor teens will journey into learning the captivating art of hot glass work!
Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Instructor: Colleen Comer
In this 4-week workshop, artist Colleen Terrell Comer introduces participants the building blocks of visual art: mark making, composition and color. This course is structured to provide students with the skills and techniques necessary to create their own paintings and help develop their personal painting style.
Kindred Yoga will join us on the terrace at ACAC on the last Saturday morning of every month, from 9-10 a.m. This drop-in session will feature a 45-minute yoga flow followed by 15 minutes of mingling with fresh, cold-pressed juices for sale from Ginger & Spice.
In honor of the tremendous work mounted by artist Pinky/MM Bass and friends featured in Threads of (dis)Integration, join us for an intimate exhibition preview and dinner, featuring live music and meaningful discussion.
SUMMER CAMP
Ages 11-14
Instructor: Cheryl Ankrom
In this camp, we’ll delve into the intersection of art and nature with everything from vibrant mixed media projects to traditional painting methods. Campers will explore their role as stewards of the environment, forging a deeper connection with the world around them.
Join us for the first Mobile Animation Film festival pre-screener of 2024! This screening of experimental and a little bit out there animated short films will feature 9+ national and international shorts in varying mediums.
SUMMER CAMP
Ages 6-10
Instructors: Monica Beasley & Pame Cevallos
Students will explore different art mediums, including paint, collage, color, mixed media, watercolor, drawing, and movement.
Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Instructor: Jenny Williams
Have you ever wished you could create your own set of bowls and mugs to share delicious meals with family and friends? Learn the basics of wheel-throwing in this 6-week beginners’ ceramics class.
SUMMER CAMP
Ages 11-15
Instructor: Anne Hemphill Carr & Zak Todd
Get your hands dirty! Draw your own characters from scratch, learn the basics of sketching and illustration, then make it 3D. Campers will experiment with wheel throwing and create their own ceramic sculptures using clay.
SUMMER CAMP
Ages 6-10
Instructor: Tori Caldwell & Mary Ashley Hand
The best of both worlds: campers will experience watercolor painting and make playful sculptures out of clay with local artists Tori Caldwell and Mary Ashley Hand. Campers will create mixed media sculptures and take home their personalized stained glass, making memories that shine brightly all summer long!
SUMMER CAMP
Ages 6-10
Instructor: Soynika Edwards-Bush
Students will explore different art mediums, including portrait painting, collage, mixed media, watercolor, drawing, and movement with local artist Soynika Edwards-Bush.
SUMMER CAMP
Ages 11-15
Instructors: Courtney Matthews & Nadine Andrews
This camp will focus on exploring emotions through theatrical exercises and creating fun costumes. Students will create their own authentic character, and imagine their wardrobe, make-up and staging.
Alabama Contemporary Art Center is open every second Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. with entry by donation for Downtown Mobile’s monthly LODA Artwalk, and we almost always have a special visitors, programs, exhibitions, and/or activities to celebrate creative thinking. The Member Bar is also available to our adult members during each Artwalk while they enjoy all artist talks, exhibitions, and programs.
