Weekly Figure Drawing Session
2024-11-02 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-11-09 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-11-16 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-11-23 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-11-30 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-12-07 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-12-14 10:00 - 12:30 UTC | Arts Fort Worth, Gendy Street, Fort Worth, TX, United States
No RSVP is needed. $20 per person. Join in keeping the long tradition of painting from real life alive at Arts Fort Worth.
Artists can either paint or draw from our selection of clothed and nude models at Arts Fort Worth. Easels are provided for those drawing, however if painting, please bring your own French easel or pochade box. There’s a great schedule of excellent models!
Until December 14, 2024.

Toddler Studio: Shape Party
2024-11-02 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Don’t get too bent out of shape! Learn all about shapes as we giggle, sing, and as you enjoy toddler-friendly playtime inspired by sculptures in Richard Hunt: From Paper to Metal.
Join the Carter each month for Toddler Studio, their free program for toddlers ages 2 to 3 and their families.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send the Carter an email for more information.

Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio: Ah-MAIZE-ing Art
2024-11-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-23 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Kimbell Art Museum, Kimbell Art Museum, Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Fort Worth, TX, United States
This free program introduces children (ages 12 and younger) and their adult companions to the world of art through fun gallery explorations and related studio-art projects. To request an accessibility accommodation for a Kimbell program, please email the Kimbell as far in advance as possible.

Family Workshop: Clay Day
2024-11-02 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Loop tools, ribs and scrapers, coils and slip! Spend the afternoon learning about texture and form while making playful connections to art. Then, work together as a family to create clay sculptures inspired by Carter artworks!
Family Workshops are a quarterly program designed for children 6 to 12 years old and their favorite adults.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send the Carter an email for more information.

Forest Bathing: November
2024-11-09 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Botanic Garden Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Fort Worth, TX, United States
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Forest Bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is the deliberate practice of immersion in nature using mindfulness and the senses. This practice originated in Japan and allows the body, mind and spirit to relax and rejuvenate surrounded by the healing powers of nature. We begin the class by discussing the guiding principles of shinrin-yoku that enable us to soak up the natural world around us; then each learner will enjoy individual time practicing their Forest Bathing in our tranquil Japanese Garden before reconvening to share experiences. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden before and after class.
Saturday, November 9, 2024 (9:00-10:30am)
Registration closes November 7.
$15/Adult or $20/Member Adult
Materials: Please bring a small seat cushion if desired.
Location: Check-in at entrance to the Japanese Garden / Park in Lot D
Instructor: Randy Sabbagh is a Garden volunteer and a deep appreciator of the calming and healing effects of nature. He was introduced to shirin-yoku while living in Japan and is an enthusiastic practitioner who greatly enjoys introducing others to it.
Inclement Weather: Registered guests will be notified via email the day before the class if it has been canceled. The option to transfer or refund registrations will be offered.
**An email with class details will be sent to all registered guests the day after the registration deadline. To be sure our emails always make it to your inbox, please add the FWBG.org domain to your email whitelist. (Click here for a quick how-to)

BIG MEDIA Adult Studio
2024-11-09 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Zak Loyd and Melanie Clemmons, Heaven (detail of Hamburger), 2023. From the series Trophy Club Nissan, 2023. Aluminum Dibond UV Prints. Courtesy of the artists and Liliana Bloch Gallery
This one-day course explores fundamental skills in the New Media genre while considering the Modern’s special exhibition, Jonah Freeman + Justin Lowe: Sunset Corridor. The exhibition invites participants to consider New Media methods of artmaking as a means of creating immersive experiences for audiences.
REGISTRATION FOR MEMBERS HERE
REGISTRATION FOR NON-MEMBERS HERE
BIG MEDIA is thoughtfully curated by artists Melanie Clemmons and Zak Loyd to create a collaborative learning environment. The intensive course will feature instructor presentations, gallery discussions, and studio activities.

Artists Melanie Clemmons and Zak Loyd
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner, this adult studio course offers a unique opportunity to expand your skills, draw inspiration from the works on view, and contribute to the vibrant dialogue of contemporary art.
All materials are provided. Registration is required. Space is limited.
10 am-5 pm
$100 for members; $125 for non-members
REGISTRATION FOR MEMBERS HERE
REGISTRATION FOR NON-MEMBERS HERE

Preserving the Harvest: Holiday Jam Session
2024-11-16 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Botanic Garden Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Fort Worth, TX, United States
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Discover the age-old arts of food preservation! Learn how to extend the life of fresh, seasonal bounty while enhancing flavors and preserving nutritional content. Explore ingredient selection, food safety principles and practical tips to ensure your culinary success. With step-by-step guidance, you will create your own homemade—that is, Garden-made—preserved foods during class. You will walk away with the knowledge, resources and inspiration to continue preserving food in your own kitchen. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden after class.
Dive into the sweet world of homemade jams and water-bath canning! This Saturday morning class will provide everything you need to confidently create homemade jams to enjoy all year long.
Saturday, November 16, 2024 (9:00-11:30am)
Registration closes November 13.
$45/Adult or $38/Member Adult
Materials: All materials provided. You may wish to bring a notebook and pen.
Location: Check-in at Botanical Research Institute of Texas building / Park in main lot.
Instructor:  Michelle Cappo is a Master Food Preserver, an Advanced Master Food Safety Advisor and a Master Wellness volunteer affiliated with TAMU’s AgriLife Extension Service in Tarrant County; she is passionate about teaching safe food preservation techniques. You can learn more about the Master Wellness Volunteer Program at https://agrilife.org/mwv/ or by emailing the Tarrant County Extension Service office at tarrant-tx@tamu.edu.
Inclement Weather: N/A
**An email with class details will be sent to all registered guests the day after the registration deadline. To be sure our emails always make it to your inbox, please add the FWBG.org domain to your email whitelist. (Click here for a quick how-to)

Itty-Bitty Art: Finding Form
2024-11-16 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Big, small, hollow, heavy. . . . Sculptures take all kinds of forms! Spend quality time with your infant as we practice spatial awareness and motor skills with songs, finger plays, and sensory playtime inspired by sculptures in Richard Hunt: From Paper to Metal.
Join the Carter each month for Itty-Bitty Art, their free program for children 24 months and younger and their favorite adult.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send the Carter an email for more information.

Carter Playdate: Construction Zone
2024-11-16 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Let’s get ready to build! Read Built to Last by Minh Lê, explore the galleries, and build something new and exciting using mystery materials inspired by sculptures in Richard Hunt: From Paper to Metal.
Join the Carter each month for Carter Playdate, their free program for children ages 3 to 5 and their families.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send the Carter an email for more information.

Creative Art with Olivia: Upcycled Material Printmaking
2024-11-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Botanic Garden Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Fort Worth, TX, United States
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Calling all Art Adventurers! Engage with the natural world by experimenting with a variety of media and techniques. These monthly classes are appropriate for all ability and experience levels and promote enjoyment over perfection. Enjoy playing with art materials, learning new processes and having fun with our instructor’s open-ended, judgment-free style of art-making! Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden before class to get your creative juices flowing.
In November, turn trash into treasure by etching a design into it and giving it new purpose through a unique printmaking technique you can replicate at home anytime.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 (6:00-8:00pm)
Registration closes November 14.
$42/Adult or $36/Member Adult
Materials: All materials provided.
Location: Check-in at Botanical Research Institute of Texas building / Park in main lot
Instructor:  Olivia Garcia-Hassell—The OG Art Teacher—has been teaching art to various ages and abilities since 2009 and firmly believes that anyone can create art and experience the mental and emotional benefits of the creative process. Connect with Olivia at TheOGartTeacher.com and on social media @the_og_art_teacher.
Inclement Weather: Registered guests will be notified via email the day before the class if it has been canceled. The option to transfer or refund registrations will be offered.
**An email with class details will be sent to all registered guests the day after the registration deadline. To be sure our emails always make it to your inbox, please add the FWBG.org domain to your email whitelist. (Click here for a quick how-to)

Pencil Copperplate Calligraphy: Holiday card creation with Andrea Tosten
2024-12-03 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Stage West Theatre, Stage West Theatre, West Vickery Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Fort Worth, TX, United States
In preparation for the giving season, come learn calligraphy and get inspired to craft a holiday card for a loved one using the skills taught by Andea Tosten in this warm-up and alphabet-centered class.
Andrea Tosten is a Dallas based visual artist and cultural worker. She has a Bachelor of Science in BioMedical Science from Texas A&M University and a Master of Liberal Arts in Museum Studies from the University of Oklahoma. She has exhibited in Texas including the group show Going Through a Phrase in 2020 at the Galveston Arts Center, Modern Billings in 2022 and solo exhibitions at the Cluley Project in 2021 and the South Dallas Cultural Center in 2023. She is currently Cultural Programs Coordinator at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center.

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We kick it off at 6pm. A drink and bar snacks are included with your ticket.

Season Ticket Perk! : Standard Season Ticket and Pick4 Holders get 1/2 off Tickets for First Tuesdays; the event is included in Premium Season Tickets.
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Feed your mind. Indulge your creative impulses.
Join fellow explorers for 90 minute mingles – Most First Tuesdays of the month at 6pm.

Gentle Yoga: December
2024-12-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-12-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-12-18 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Botanic Garden Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Fort Worth, TX, United States
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Join our recurring all-level yoga class to move, stretch and awaken your mind and body. You’ll learn unique connections within the body to increase muscle elasticity, loosen joints and gain flexibility. Sessions take place outside when weather permits. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden before and after class.
In December, we will keep warm by practicing indoors. The Garden will be closed on Wednesday, December 25. This month’s Gentle Yoga will meet for 3 sessions total!
Registration includes a series of 3 sessions – Please note that Gentle Yoga will meet 3 sessions in December. We cannot provide partial refunds for missed sessions.
Wednesdays, December 4, 11 and 18, 2024 (9:00-10:00am) Please note that we will not meet on December 25 as the Garden will be closed.
Registration closes December 1.
$35/Adult or $30/Member Adult
Materials: Please bring a yoga mat and any props you wish to use.
Location: Check-in at Botanical Research Institute of Texas building / Park in main lot
Instructor: Edwina Taylor is a certified yoga instructor, and she is passionate about teaching Tai Chi and yoga with a restorative emphasis. To connect with Edwina, follow her on Instagram @EdwinaTaylorLife.
Inclement Weather: N/A
**An email with class details will be sent to all registered guests the day after the registration deadline. To be sure our emails always make it to your inbox, please add the FWBG.org domain to your email whitelist. (Click here for a quick how-to)

Drawing in the Garden: Poinsettias
2024-12-07 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Botanic Garden Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Fort Worth, TX, United States
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Engage with Nature by discovering and polishing your drawing skills! Bring your favorite portable medium and explore a new artistic focus each month. Our award-winning artist instructor will start with a demonstration, then answer questions and provide tips and one-on-one attention throughout a free-drawing session. We will end by gathering to share our experiences and drawings. Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden after class!
In December, capture the beauty of a holiday favorite by sketching from our collection of poinsettias, including several with unique patterns and coloration.
Saturday, December 7, 2024 (9:00-11:00am)
Registration closes December 4.
$35/Adult or $30/Member Adult
Materials: Please bring your favorite drawing pencils, pens and paper.
Location: Check-in at the Botanical Research Insitute of Texas building / Park in main lot
Instructor:  Erika Duque Scully is an award-winning landscape and nature-based painter who lives and works in Fort Worth, TX. Connect with Erika online at www.erikaduque.com and on Instagram – @erika_duque.art.
Inclement Weather: Registered guests will be notified via email the day before the class if it has been canceled. The option to transfer or refund registrations will be offered.
**An email with class details will be sent to all registered guests the day after the registration deadline. To be sure our emails always make it to your inbox, please add the FWBG.org domain to your email whitelist. (Click here for a quick how-to)

Toddler Studio: Shadow Games
2024-12-07 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Without a shadow of a doubt, the Carter’s the place to be for toddlers! Practice gross motor movement and close looking with this toddler-friendly playtime full of light, shadow, and special surprises inspired by Carter artworks. .
Join us each month for Toddler Studio, our free event for toddlers ages 2 to 3 and their families.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send us an email for more information.

Presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas-Fort Worth

Good4U: Health by Chocolate
2024-12-10 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Botanic Garden Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Fort Worth, TX, United States
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Join the Garden and our partner, Natural Grocers, to explore, discover and engage with a variety of health & earth-conscious topics. Good4U classes are free; registration is recommended to help us best prepare a top-notch experience.
Hooray! Chocolate can actually be good for us. Taste the quality and learn how to use chocolate to enhance your food… and your health! Join us to learn how to indulge and be well.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 (6:00-7:00pm)
Registration closes December 8
This class is free for all adults and member adults. Registration is recommended.
Materials: All materials provided.
Location: Check-in at Botanical Research Institute of Texas / Park in main lot
Instructor:  Jayne Bell is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach whose passion regarding the importance of food to the body drives her continual desire to empower others. You can connect with Jayne in her role as a Nutritional Health Coach at Natural Grocers at https://www.naturalgrocers.com/nhc/jayne-bell-cinhc
Inclement Weather:  N/A
**An email with class details will be sent to all registered guests the day after the registration deadline. To be sure our emails always make it to your inbox, please add the FWBG.org domain to your email whitelist. (Click here for a quick how-to)

BIG PHOTO Adult Studio
2024-12-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-18 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
December 11 & 18, January 8–29
Wednesdays, 6–9 pm
Members: $165
Nonmembers: $215
This six-week course explores fundamental and alternative approaches to photography while considering the special exhibition Diaries of Home. Over the course of BIG PHOTO, professional artists Holly Gray, Jamie Acker, and Ari Brielle lead classes through presentations, thoughtful discussions, and engaging activities relating to their respective practices and works seen throughout the exhibition. Additionally, this course will feature an exclusive tour of the museum’s photography collection. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner, this adult studio course offers a unique opportunity to expand your skills, draw inspiration from the works on view, and contribute to the vibrant dialogue of contemporary art.
Students are encouraged to bring their choice of camera or smartphone. All other materials are provided. Registration is required. Space is limited.

Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio: Breaking News
2024-12-14 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Kimbell Art Museum, Kimbell Art Museum, Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX, USA, Fort Worth, TX, United States

Itty-Bitty Art: Light and Shadow
2024-12-21 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
Hey, who turned out the lights? We did! Enjoy a calming morning of light-up sensory play as we explore silhouettes and stories in the Carter galleries.
Join the Carter each month for Itty-Bitty Art, their free program for children 24 months and younger and their favorite adult.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send the Carter an email for more information.

Carter Playdate: Shapes in the Dark
2024-12-21 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX, 76107, United States
What’s black, white, and read all over? A silhouette that tells a story! Read Foggy Foggy Forest by Nick Sharratt and play with pattern, light, and shadow to create your own silhouette collages inspired by Carter artworks.
Join the Carter each month for Carter Playdate, their free program for children ages 3 to 5 and their families.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation may be provided during this event upon advance request. Please send the Carter an email for more information.
