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.

CIC Facility – 1100 West 42nd St

June 16 - June 20

Daily at 10 am

aRT IN THE GARDEN (FREE)

In Art in the Garden,created by Touba Gardens 4-H Club, youth participants (ages 12-18) will explore creative expression through painting while engaging with themes of nature and community. Over five days, this immersive program includes an art-making workshop, a collaborative mural installation, and a final exhibit to showcase their work. Adult volunteers will assist with mural installation and support program activities.

Program Schedule:
June 16-17: Art workshop – Youth participants will create individual canvas artworks inspired by nature and storytelling.
June 18-19: Mural installation – Touba Gardens intern from Butler University will work alongside youth participants to bring a large-scale community mural to life at the garden.
June 20th: : Exhibit reception – A special event to showcase all the artwork and celebrate the artists and volunteers.

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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