FIND LOCAL ART LESSONS OR ADD YOUR LISTING FOR FREE

This art directory is an ongoing project of the VAA to promote arts education opportunities by working artists, art therapists, art centers and more within Escambia and Santa Rosa County, Florida. All listings shown were submitted directly to the VAA with approved intent to promote. 

To submit information for you or your organization please see forms located below directory listings on this page.

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JANUARY SPOTLIGHT 

Yoga + Art for Kids at First City Art Center

The Yoga + Art for Kids Workshop offers children (ages 5-12) the opportunity to express themselves through art and movement. The yoga component of the workshop allows students to explore fun poses, stretches, games and mindful activities. Following yoga the students will learn and explore elements of art such based on the theme of their yoga instruction. Art projects involve various media such as painting, collage, pottery and drawing. 

Classes are offered the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month and held at First City Art Center. Pre-registration is required, class size limited to 8 students, no walk-ins. For details and registration please visit, firstcityartcenter.org. 

Image and workshop information provided by First City Art Center.

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TEACHING ARTISTS
​PRIVATE OR GROUP LESSONS

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Heather Mitchell

Art Disciplines: Drawing

Category: Art Teacher, Mentor

Madewell Art Studio, LLC

Art Disciplines: Painting, Ceramics, Pottery, Collage, Mosaics, Drawing and Printmaking

Category: Certified Art Therapist

Josh Hutson

Art Disciplines: Jewelry, Metal, LED, Microcontrollers

Category: Art Teacher, Mentor

Sidney Copson

Art Disciplines: Painting, Collage, Mosaics, Jewelry, Metal and
Mixed Media

Category: Art Teacher, Mentor

WORKSHOPS / CAMPS

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First City Art Center 

Lesson Options: Workshops and Camps

Art Disciplines: Painting, Ceramics, Pottery, Collage, Mosaics, Drawing, Fiber Arts, Textiles, Glass Arts, Jewelry, Metal
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Age Groups Taught: Children, Youth, Adults, Seniors

Category: Arts Nonprofit

Quayside Art Gallery

Lesson Options: Workshops

Art Disciplines: Painting, Mixed Media, Ceramics, Collage, Mosaics, Drawing, Fiber Arts, Textiles, Jewelry, Metal

Age Groups Taught: Adults, Seniors

Category: Nonprofit Art Gallery

ONGOING CALL FOR ART WORKSHOPS + TEACHERS OF ALL VISUAL ARTS DISCIPLINES

Do you teach or host an in-person art class in Escambia and/or Santa Rosa county? Classes, workshops and camps in all mediums, skill levels and for all ages welcome. Private or group lessons. With your help we are making local art education more accessible in our community - and more profitable for teachers! ​Listing is FREE and may be completed by filling out either of the two forms below. 

Through your help this list will be continually updated to evolve to a comprehensive database. Listings will also be promoted via VAA social media channels and email. For questions or feedback please email us directly at visualartsnwf@gmail.com.

List a class you teach/host

For those who teach or host in-person art lessons or serve as an arts mentor in a specific field. 

list a workshop/camp

For those who teach or host art workshops, camps or recurring classes with specific dates.
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Are you an organization with a wide range of multiple ongoing education events? Email us directly with your website link and approval for us to promote.