Birmingham location WORKSHOPS Max 10 Students

Workshops       Open Studio       Classes

*Please Click on the artist name for more class information.

*Unless noted our workshops are for beginners and experienced artist.  The experienced artist will gain new insights adding to their knowledge base while the beginner will leave with enough skill to complete a new project.

Call Alabama Art at 322-4741 to reserve your spot .  A $25.00 non-refundable deposit ( Cash, Check or Credit Card Please Note:  Credit cards will be ran same day they are received ) is required to reserve your spot. The deposit will be refunded or moved to another workshop only if the workshop doesn’t make.  Be prepared to give the workshop teacher a Check or Cash for the remaining balance ( Cost of class less deposit amount) Make checks for balance out to the teacher.

Workshop Guest:

Time/ Workshops begin at 10 AM and end at 4 PM unless noted differently on class information. Note: The store will be opened early at 9:30 for workshop guest who need to get last minute items.

Parking/ Please park on the street due to the length of workshops. There is additional parking on Magnolia Ave.  This will give you a quicker access to class room.  You may enter the class from the 2229  Magnolia entrance. Thank You

Lunch/ Lunches vary by teacher.  Many students bring a sack lunch to keep from leaving the store location.  We have a refrigerator and microwave for your use. We provide coffee and have drinks that you may purchase for .50.  There are a few fast food locations in the area also.

Final Payment/ Be prepared to give the workshop teacher a Check or Cash for the remaining balance ( Cost of class less deposit amount) Make checks for balance out to the teacher. No Credit Cards for final payment.

Sat.    Feb. 25th      Nelson Grice more info      Clay Transfer                   $ 100.00

 $25.00 Paid to Alabama Art when you signup for class & $75.00 paid directly to the teacher at time of class.    See note below for workshop guest


Sat.    Mar. 3rd       Carolyn McDonald more info       OIL                           $ 100.00

$25.00 Paid to Alabama Art when you signup for class & $75.00 paid directly to the teacher at time of class.      See note below for workshop guest


Sat.    Mar. 10th    Melanie Morris more info                                                           $100.00

$25.00 Paid to Alabama Art when you signup for class & $75.00 paid directly to the teacher at time of class.      See note below for workshop guest

                                                                                                  

Sat.    Mar. 17th      Ed. Abernathy more info      Caricatures                    $100.00  $25.00 Paid to Alabama Art when you signup for class & $75.00 paid directly to the teacher at time of class.    See note below for workshop guest


Sat. Mar. 24th      Don Rankin more Info     Watercolor Glazing Techniques      $100.00 $25.00 Paid to Alabama Art when you signup for class & $75.00 paid directly to the teacher at time of class.    See note below for workshop guest


Sat. Mar. 24th   Tommy Sanderson more info   Website                         $ 100.00 $25.00 Paid to Alabama Art when you signup for class & $75.00 paid directly to the teacher at time of class.    See note below for workshop guest

This to help you set up a website that you can manage yourself.

Sat. Mar. 31st   Amy Collins more info            Painting on Black Gesso   $ 100.00 $25.00 Paid to Alabama Art when you signup for class & $75.00 paid directly to the teacher at time of class.    See note below for workshop guest


Fri. & Sat Apr 21st & 22nd  Kellie Newsome more info  Vibrant Farm Collection $180.00 $35.00 Paid to Alabama Art when you signup for class & $145.00 paid directly to the teacher at time of class.     See note below for workshop guest


Sat. Apr. 28th      Nan Cunningham more info          Color Theory        $100.00 $25.00 Paid to Alabama Art when you signup for class & $75.00 paid directly to the teacher at time of class.     See note below for workshop guest


Sat. May 5th           Allison Rhea           Mixed Media Portraits          $ 100.00  $25.00 Paid to Alabama Art when you signup for class & $75.00 paid directly to the teacher at time of class.     See note below for workshop guest

Live clothed model will be used


Sat.     Jun 2nd        Anita Bice more info         Photoshop for Artist     $ 100.00

Must bring or provide your on laptop

    Also you will need to have Photoshop or Photoshop Elements loaded on your Laptop.  If you use a trial version make sure your trial 30 days will include the class date.  Photoshop Elements can be found at most office supply and electronics stores form $79 to $99.

Note: Anita will be using Elements 10 for all on screen demos.  Students should already have a working knowledge of their laptop and operating system.

 $25.00 Paid to Alabama Art when you signup for class & $75.00 paid directly to the teacher at time of class.    See note below for workshop guest

Fri. & Sat Jun 15th & 16th  Barbara Dunham more info  Collage with Papers $180.00 $35.00 Paid to Alabama Art when you signup for class & $145.00 paid directly to the teacher at time of class.     See note below for workshop guest


OPEN STUDIO Birmingham

Every Thursday From 9:00AM - 12:00AM   And   1:00PM - 4:00PM

Join Cynthia Parsons as she instructs in Watercolor/Acrylics/Oils. Beginners are Welcome.  Advanced students bring your work in progress and Cynthia will help you with any problems as she shares valuable technics. Cost is $40.00 per session.

Every Monday From 12:30 - 3:30

Troy Crisswell ~ Oil / Acrylic & Watercolor instruction

Bring your own basic painting supplies and join the Monday group.  Crisswell will be on hand for demonstrating process, giving assistance  and teaching techniques in a fun, relaxed & creative atmosphere You may work with Crisswell to develop an idea to begin a new painting or you may bring your own paintings if you have questions and he can offer help & ideas in any painting medium. Cost Per Session $25.00 for a limited time


Kellie Newsome

Vibrant Pet Portraits

Carolyn McDonald

Paint in Oil

Anita Bice

Photoshop Workshop

Photoshop for Artist

Palette Knife Cityscapes or Villagescapes in Acrylic

Melanie Morris

Palette Knife Cityscapes or Villagescapes in Acrylic

Amy Collins

Painting on Black Gesso

Barbara Dunham

Collage with Papers

Nan Cunningham

Color Theory

Getting the Color You Want

Don Rankin Watercolor Glazing Techniques