UPCOMING CLASSES
“ Our art classes are designed to foster creative freedom, bring people together, and help you discover the joy of making art as a community. No matter your skill level, we invite you to join us and experience how creativity can strengthen our connections and enrich our lives.”
no eXPERIENCE rEQUIRED,
JUST CREATIVE FUN!
Culture & Canvas (free)
March 5 - April 30th
Wednesdays at 12pm
Brownsburg Public Library
Cultural experiences bring us together, shaping who we are and how we understand one another. In Culture & Canvas, you’ll learn the basics of drawing and painting while forming meaningful connections in a supportive, creative community.
Across eight weeks, we’ll share stories, honor diverse backgrounds, and inspire each other to grow as artists and individuals. At the end, we’ll celebrate your journey with a final gallery event, where you’ll showcase the work you’ve created—and the community you’ve helped build.
You will build skills in:
Drawing fundamentals
Painting techniques
Translating personal and cultural stories into visual form
Made possible by the Indiana Arts Commission Lifelong Arts Indiana grant.
Ujamaa Community Bookstore
March 3rd - April 21st
Mondays at 12 pm
Urban Landscapes (free)
The neighborhoods we call home are filled with stories waiting to be told. In “Urban Landscapes: Painting Your Neighborhood,” you’ll learn how to capture the heart of your surroundings through drawing, painting, and mixed media techniques.
Over eight weeks, we’ll explore perspective, composition, and the interplay of light and shadow while connecting with one another through the art that emerges. By the end, we’ll celebrate the community we’ve built with a final exhibit showcasing each artist’s unique interpretation of their neighborhood.
You will build skills in:
Mastering perspective in urban settings
Developing strong compositions and color choices
Incorporating mixed media to enhance storytelling
Made possible by the Indianapolis Arts Council Public Arts for Neighborhood Grant.
Touba Gardens - 2258 North Bellefontaine Street in Indianapolis, IN
June 18 - June 219
Daily at 10 am
aRT IN THE GARDEN (FREE)
Art in the Garden, presented by Touba Gardens, is a two-day community arts experience that invites participants to explore creative expression while deepening their connection to nature and one another. Rooted in the belief that art can cultivate healing, joy, and collective pride, this hands-on program centers around the creation of a vibrant, large-scale community mural.
Under the guidance of lead artist Kierra Ready, participants of all skill levels will collaborate on a mural that reflects the garden’s values of growth, unity, and cultural richness.
Program Schedule:
June 18–19
Community Mural Installation – Over two immersive days, participants will co-create a mural at Touba Gardens with support and direction from artist Kierra Ready. Expect movement, creativity, and collaboration in a joyful and affirming outdoor space.
Made possible by the Indianapolis Arts Council Art & Soul Program and Touba Gardens
Learn More About Our Classes
culture & Canvas
Deepen your artistic skills through drawing and painting while exploring the richness of cultural identity.
Urban Landscapes
Interpret your neighborhood through drawing, painting, and mixed media techniques.
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