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East Gallery | November 19th — January 16th | Opening Reception: November 19th from 5:30pm — 8:30pm Artist Statement: Demetrius Bing | Art of Bing For me, art is more than just putting paint on a canvas. It’s my freedom, my therapy, my voice, and a way of expressing the things I sometimes can’t put into words. My...

West Gallery | November 19th 2026 — January 16th 2027 | Opening Reception: November 19th 2026 from 5:30pm — 8:30pm Featuring the works of: Mary Hoffman Anna Ladyzhenskaya John Lindroth Susan Lowcavage Andrea Davis Octavia Cohen Joy Varley Carole Bruno Molly Carey-Dunkle Britney Tyler Beth Pomeroy Exhibition...

Schedule: Saturday 11/21, 10am-12pm Turn fabric and paper into a one-of-a-kind notebook, made entirely on the sewing machine. In this class, your child will design and sew a custom fabric cover, then machine-stitch the paper pages right into the binding. Every notebook is unique. Students choose their own fabric...

Schedule: Wednesdays 12/2-16, 10:30-11:30am, 3 weeks In this playful, exploratory class, young artists will make, view, and talk about art while discovering the tools and techniques that help artists bring their ideas to life. Through exciting, age-appropriate projects, students will experiment with a variety of...

Schedule: Thursdays 12/3-17 4-5pm, 3 weeks My name is Jessica Smith and I am an art teacher at Alston-Bailey Elementary. I teach art summer camps at Public Works as well! I am excited to begin teaching after school art at Public Works! One of my favorite things as an educator is watching children express...

Schedule: Friday 12/11, 4-5pm In this holiday workshop, young artists ages 6 and up will create their own personalized snow globes. Students will begin by drawing a small winter-inspired illustration to place inside their globe, then add glitter and use acrylic paint markers to decorate the exterior with their own...

Schedule: Saturday 12/12, 10am-12pm Make Your Own Christmas Ornaments: Level 2 Machine Sewing Get ready for the holidays with a class full of handmade ornaments. Your child will pick from a variety of designs, including a candy cane, a tree, and a gingerbread man. Then they’ll customize and sew their ornaments on...

Schedule: Thursdays 1/7-2/11 4-5pm, 6 weeks My name is Jessica Smith and I am an art teacher at Alston-Bailey Elementary. I teach art summer camps at Public Works as well! I am excited to begin teaching after school art at Public Works! One of my favorite things as an educator is watching children express...

Schedule: Saturday 1/16, 10am-12pm In this fun and hands-on 2-hour class, kids will get an exciting introduction to the sewing machine! This class goes over the basics of machine operation, threading, straight stitching, and backstitching—all while building confidence and creativity. Then, students will put their...

Schedule: Wednesdays 1/20-2/17, 10:30-11:30am, 5 weeks In this playful, exploratory class, young artists will make, view, and talk about art while discovering the tools and techniques that help artists bring their ideas to life. Through exciting, age-appropriate projects, students will experiment with a variety of...

Schedule: Wednesdays 1/20-2/10, 4:30-5:30pm, 4 weeks In this drawing course, students will develop the foundational skills and techniques needed to create realistic drawings. Through hands-on projects and guided practice, students will strengthen their drawing, shading, observational, and design skills while...

Schedule: Thursdays 1/21-2/18, 10:30-11:30am, 5 weeks This is an art class designed for 18 month – 5 year old toddlers. Each 5-week session is based around a theme and includes 1-3 projects per class. We will explore different art mediums and concepts, while building your toddlers fine motor skills, & love for...

Schedule: Make Your Own Beanie, Sat 1/30, 10am-12pm Make a winter hat you’ll actually wear. In this class, your child will choose their own fleece from a variety of fabrics, then measure, cut, and sew a custom beanie on the sewing machine. By the end of class, they’ll have a warm, one-of-a-kind hat to wear home....

Schedule: Thursdays 2/18-3/25 4-5pm, 6 weeks My name is Jessica Smith and I am an art teacher at Alston-Bailey Elementary. I teach art summer camps at Public Works as well! I am excited to begin teaching after school art at Public Works! One of my favorite things as an educator is watching children express...

Schedule: Thursdays 2/25-3/25, 10:30-11:30am, 5 weeks This is an art class designed for 18 month – 5 year old toddlers. Each 5-week session is based around a theme and includes 1-3 projects per class. We will explore different art mediums and concepts, while building your toddlers fine motor skills, & love for...