BREC Art

BREC Art

BREC Art offers visual art programing for all ages across East Baton Rouge Parish. These hands-on interactive classes and workshops are grounded in true artistic principles and techniques with a dash of craftiness and a whole lot of creativity. All skill levels and ages are welcome! Let BREC Art get your creative juices flowing. 

 

BREC Art Programming 

 

Youth Art Programming


LITTLE PICASSO'S
ART STUDIO AT BARINGER ROAD PARK
Saturdays / Oct. 24-Nov. 7 / 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Ages: 5-7 / $10
This class is an introduction to making art fun! Young artists will experience their first art lessons by experimenting with paint, pastels, watercolor and mixed media. Each class will utilize art basics and include guided discovery through creative thinking and teacher-led freedom of creative expression. Each class is an individual lesson and will not be repeated. 


 SMARTIES – A FREE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
MILTON J. WOMACK PARK
 Tuesdays / Sept. 15-Nov. 17
 Wednesdays / Sept. 16-Nov. 18
ART STUDIO AT BARINGER ROAD PARK
 Tuesdays / Sept. 15-Nov. 17
 Wednesdays / Sept. 16-Nov. 18
4:30-5:30 p.m. / Ages: 8-12
BREC Art wants everyone in the community to experience fun and creativity through art and imagination. Open minds, new experiences and a lifelong appreciation of the arts is our goal! This class is free, but space is limited and registration is required. In-parish residents only.

PLUS we have Little SmARTies
ART STUDIO AT BARINGER ROAD PARK
 Thursdays / Sept. 17-Nov. 19 / 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Ages: 6-7


BOOK DAYS
ART STUDIO AT BARINGER ROAD PARK
 Oct. 17 + Nov. 14 / 10:30 a.m.-noon
MILTON J. WOMACK PARK
 Dec. 12 / 10:30 a.m.-noon
Ages: 8-12
BREC Art is very proud to collaborate with Line 4 Line, a non-profit organization that promotes literacy through diverse books designed to engage, inspire and connect. Through this collaboration we will offer classes that spotlight a beautifully illustrated and written children’s book. In each session students will create a piece of art based on the message of the book and take home both their art AND the book! Through the generous book donations of Line 4 Line this class is offered free of charge – but you must register! Limit of 12

LITTLE MUDDY BUDDIES

LITTLE MUDDIES BUDDIES I: HAND BUILDING
DRUSILLA LANE PARK
Sept. 19 + 26 + Oct. 3 + 10 / 10:30 a.m.-noon
Ages: 8-10 / $30
This class will introduce young potters to the art of hand building with clay. Students will be introduced to the “feel” of clay and basic shapes including coils, bowls and slabbing. These new techniques will lead to pieces that will even amaze the artist! Clay, glazes and tools provided.

LITTLE MUDDY BUDDIES II: WHEEL THROWING
DRUSILLA LANE PARK
Nov. 7 + 14 + 21 + Dec. 5 / 10:30 a.m.-noon
Ages: 11-14 / $30
Join us to learn basic wheel throwing skills including bowls and cylinders. We cannot wait to see what these young potters will create with these new skills! Clay, glazes and tools provided.


SATURDAY MORNING STUDIO
ART STUDIO AT BARINGER ROAD PARK + MILTON J. WOMACK PARK
Saturdays / Sept. 19-Oct. 10 / 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Ages: 8-12 / $12
This newly revised program will focus on different types of art, different mediums, genres, and themes. Our Saturday Studio classes are always fun, creative, different, and educational! Supplies included.


ART ADVENTURES!

Art Adventure at Frenchtown Conservation Area
FRENCHTOWN CONSERVATION AREA
Oct. 24 / 10:30 a.m.-noon / Ages: 8-12 - Learn more now! 

Art Adventure at Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center
BLUEBONNET SWAMP NATURE CENTER
Nov. 21 / 10:30 a.m.-noon / Ages: 8-12 - Learn more now! 

Art Adventure at Independence Park Theatre + Cultural Center
INDEPENDENCE PARK THEATRE
Dec. 12 / 10:30 a.m.-noon / Ages: 8-12 - Learn more now! 

WINTER POP-UP: BRRRR...THE GRINCH!
MILTON J. WOMACK PARK
Dec. 6 / 10 a.m.-noon / Ages: 8-11
Spend a cold December morning creating art inspired by that old Grinch! We will make Grinchy art, play Grinchy Games and have Grinchy Green treats and warm cocoa. Our hearts will grow three times! Limit of 15

 

ARTY PARTIES! NOT JUST FOR BIRTHDAYS!
Looking for a fun way to ARTy? BREC Art is now offering pARTies for birthdays, scouts, friend groups, milestones, or just-because
celebrations. Each party includes two hours: one hour of grown-up hosted party time and one hour of a teacher-led art activity. Art supplies included, but grown-ups must provide all other party needs. A half hour before the pARTy begins for grown-ups to set up and a half hour after for cleanup is included in the price.

Date: TBD by request / Ages: 7-11 / BARINGER ART CENTER
$250 for 12 guests / $15 per additional guest (up to 15 total)
Canvas Painting: $275 for 10 guests / $20 per additional guest (up to 12 total)
To book: art@brec.org 225-272-9200 EXT 1505

Choose from these themes:
Happy Lantern pARTy – Design a festive, Chinese inspired lantern complete with streamers to take home and admire long after the party ends.
Statues pARTy – Create mixed media creatures or characters made from wire, clay, and paint.
Egg-Carton Animals pARTy – Make fun animals (like Mike the Tiger!) or pets from egg cartons, mount them on cardboard, and paint them to match any décor.
Painting on Canvas – Let BREC Art help your honoree design a painting of their choice! Requested themes and design must be age appropriate.

Adult Art Programming



POP UP: HALLOWEEN PORCH SIGN
ART STUDIO AT BARINGER ROAD PARK
Oct. 3-4 / 2-4 p.m. / Ages: 16+ / $30
sign out of wood and acrylic paint. After a design is chosen, we will sketch our design on the wood and then paint and add the final (fun!) details. If you love Halloween, you will love this workshop!

 

 

 

 



TUESDAY MORNING ART
ART STUDIO AT BARINGER ROAD PARK
Oct. 6 + 13 + 20 / 10-11:30 a.m.
Ages: 16+ / $40
Something new for adult painters! Join professional artist, Abby Trabert, to paint your beloved pet! In this class we paint the pet of your choice using oil paint. All you need to bring is a print or photo of your pet. This new class is great for anyone who loves their pet and would like to build their oil painting skills!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SHINDIG
MILTON J. WOMACK PARK
Sept. 16 + 23 + 30 + Oct. 14 + 21 + 28 + Nov. 11 + 18 / 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Ages: 18+ / FREE
Word on the street is there is no place for artists to have hang time and chat with other like-minded creatives. We got you! Come hang out at BREC’s art space, listen to cool music and work on or discuss your latest project with other artists. BREC Art wants to create a space where all are welcome and creative talk is a must! Cheap eats provided.

OPEN STUDIO AT BARINGER
ART STUDIO AT BARINGER ROAD PARK
Fridays / Sept. 19-Nov. 20 / 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Ages: 18+ / FREE
Each Friday morning participants are invited to join other like-minded creatives while working on their own personal projects, visit, and get honest, caring feedback. A perfect unwinding, artsy time. This is a free, drop-in program. Also, a great time to stop by Baringer to see BREC’s Art Center and ask questions about our programs!

MUDDY BUDDIES: CLAY X2
DRUSILLA LANE PARK
Session I: Tuesdays / Sept. 15-Oct. 20
Session II: Tuesdays / Oct. 27-Dec. 8
6-8 p.m. / Ages: 16+ / $225 per session
Wheels Throwing and Hand Building. This new addition to our Muddy Buddies program will combine hand building AND wheel throwing. Our new instructor, ceramist Heather Barrios, says combing both skills can create unique and beautiful pieces. The wheel aspect will cover shapes such as the cylinders and bowls while hand building will allow for the addition of applied reliefs and shapes. It’s new, it’s fun, it’s muddy! Clay, glazes and tools provided.

MUDDY BUDDIES WHEEL THROWING
DRUSILLA LANE PARK
BEGINNER: Wednesdays / Sept. 16-Oct. 21
INTERMEDIATE: Wednesdays / Oct. 28-Dec
$200 per session
These pottery wheel classes are for those who have always wanted to build, throw and play with clay! Participants will use the potter's wheel to learn how to make basic shapes used in all pottery: the cylinder and the bowl. With these two shapes they will create, and design mugs and bowls limited only by their own imagination. This class will also explore trimming and glazing. Time to get muddy! Clay, glazes, and tools provided. Taught by ceramicist, Sandy Parfait.

ARTS + KRAFTS
MILTON J. WOMACK PARK
Session I: Fridays / Sept. 18-Oct. 9
Session II: Fridays / Nov. 6-Dec. 4
6:30-8 p.m. / Ages: 18+
$30 per session
$45 per session with childcare (Ages: 5+)
Wait! What? Krafts? Yes! BREC Art knows how fun it is to be creative just for the fun of being creative! Each week we will create something Krafty like pony bead jewelry, painted wine glasses, self-designed print cards, a clay creature, a sparkly jewelry box and much more! This is a time to be with friends, get silly and play without rules! All supplies provided.

PROFESSIONAL ARTIST SERIES
Our Professional Artist Series was such a success, we’re bringing it back!

Pressed Flora on Pumpkins
ART STUDIO AT BARINGER ROAD PARK
Oct. 17 / 2-4 p.m. - Learn more now!

Writing Art
MILTON J. WOMACK PARK
Nov. 12 / 7 p.m. - Learn more now!

Brainstorming
MILTON J. WOMACK PARK
Nov. 8 / 1-3 p.m. - Learn more now!

 
ART TIME OUT FOR GROWN-UPS
Need a break? A short getaway? A fun meet-up? If so, then check out BREC’s adult-only, fun and creative time out for grown-ups! Each of these classes is designed to encourage and inspire while enjoying time with friends. Sparkling water, juices and charcuterie as well as all art supplies are provided. Gather your group and get creative! Great for friend get-togethers, bridal parties, corporate team building or just making new friends! Limit of 15

Ages: 18+ / BARINGER ART CENTER
$45 per person (supplies, charcuterie and beverages included)
To book: art@brec.org 225-272-9200 EXT 1505

 

 

BREC Art Locations

BREC Art has three locations throughout the parish with permanent visual art programming. Be on the lookout for BREC Art pop-up programming at community events throughout the parish!

Baringer Art Center @ Baringer Road Park - located at 7401 Baringer Rd, BREC Art took over this recreational facility in 2022 to develop a neighborhood Art Center for the southeast portion of the parish. Programming focusing on ages 3-99, beginner, intermediate and advanced levels via classes and workshops are available throughout the year. Baringer Art Center also hosts a community art festival for the neighborhood every spring!

 

Drusilla Lane Park - located at 2546 Drusilla LN, is the ceramics headquarters for BREC Art. Our ceramics studio has electric wheels, new kilns and tools for hand building. Programming includes our Muddy Buddies intro classes as well as Open Studio for advanced artists.

  

Milton J. Womack Park– located at 6201 Florida Blvd, is the artistic home base for BREC Art and our youth programming as well as the arts-based camps held in March/April, June-August and December.