Loose Ends

Let BREC Art help with the mid-week slump! Twice a month, Baringer Art Center will open its doors to the creative world of art! Music, artsy games, art films, art chats and visual art will be part of this ongoing series. Classes will vary from week to week and will not repeat. Feb. 1 + 15 + March 15 + 29 + April 5 + 19 Wednesdays / 4:30-5:30 p.m. $10 per visit per child for EBR Parish residents $12 for out-of-parish residents

Ages: 8-12

Loose Ends

Let BREC Art help with the mid-week slump! Twice a month, Baringer Art Center will open its doors to the creative world of art! Music, artsy games, art films, art chats and visual art will be part of this ongoing series. Classes will vary from week to week and will not repeat. Feb. 1 + 15 + March 15 + 29 + April 5 + 19 Wednesdays / 4:30-5:30 p.m. $10 per visit per child for EBR Parish residents $12 for out-of-parish residents

Ages: 8-12

Art Intensive Workshop

Join us at BREC’s Baringer Art Center for our first-ever series of workshops for adults. These two-hour workshops will highlight a different art process at each meeting. Designed for participants to learn skills that will enable them to continue their interests on their own. Each session will be taught by professional artist and illustrator, Holly Stone-Barker. All supplies included. Feb. 13: Mono Printing - Create a monoprint by learning a simple technique using ink, a quill pen, and watercolors. Feb. 27: Gelli® Plate Printing Learn how to use a Gelli® plate to create beautiful texture papers by using acrylic paint and a variety of texture tools and paper. March 13: Sketchbook 101 - During this workshop participants we will learn simple and fun ways to create in a sketchbook by using color pencils, markers and watercolor. March 27: Birds in Collage - In this workshop students will choose from a variety of painted papers to snip and glue to create a bird using elevated collage techniques. $30 for EBR Parish residents $33 for out-of-parish residents

Ages: 18+

Art UnWined: Baringer

Tired of the same ol’ paint and drink?! If so, then check out BREC Art’s adult-only, fun and creative grown-up timeouts. Each of these classes are designed to encourage and inspire while enjoying beverages and nibbles. All art supplies, nibbles and adult (or not) beverages are included. Great for friend get-togethers, bridal parties, corporate team building or just making new friends! Private ART UnWINEd bookings are also available. Must be 21 to join the fun.

Ages: 21+

ArtsFest @ Baringer Park

Join BREC Art and artists for our first ArtsFest @Baringer Park. This free, immersive experience will give the public a chance to see what BREC Art can do for your creative instincts. Live artist demonstrations including painting, pottery wheel throwing, sculpture, encaustic painting, printmaking and art journaling. Some “curious arts” will be explored with demonstrations of macrame/fiber arts, Ikebana and latte art. Mural painting on the Baringer Art Center will be in progress for the public to view. For the kids, lots of creative play and art activities to join in and a sidewalk chalk drawing contest as well! March 11 / 5-8 p.m.

Ages: all ages

Loose Ends

Let BREC Art help with the mid-week slump! Twice a month, Baringer Art Center will open its doors to the creative world of art! Music, artsy games, art films, art chats and visual art will be part of this ongoing series. Classes will vary from week to week and will not repeat. Feb. 1 + 15 + March 15 + 29 + April 5 + 19 Wednesdays / 4:30-5:30 p.m. $10 per visit per child for EBR Parish residents $12 for out-of-parish residents

Ages: 8-12

Art Intensive Workshop

Join us at BREC’s Baringer Art Center for our first-ever series of workshops for adults. These two-hour workshops will highlight a different art process at each meeting. Designed for participants to learn skills that will enable them to continue their interests on their own. Each session will be taught by professional artist and illustrator, Holly Stone-Barker. All supplies included. Feb. 13: Mono Printing - Create a monoprint by learning a simple technique using ink, a quill pen, and watercolors. Feb. 27: Gelli® Plate Printing Learn how to use a Gelli® plate to create beautiful texture papers by using acrylic paint and a variety of texture tools and paper. March 13: Sketchbook 101 - During this workshop participants we will learn simple and fun ways to create in a sketchbook by using color pencils, markers and watercolor. March 27: Birds in Collage - In this workshop students will choose from a variety of painted papers to snip and glue to create a bird using elevated collage techniques. $30 for EBR Parish residents $33 for out-of-parish residents

Ages: 18+

Studio 3, 4, 5

It’s never too early to begin creative play with art! This class will introduce both the grown-up and child to the fundamentals of art through songs, games and an introduction to brushwork, watercolors, tempera, pastels and mixed media. Grown-ups are required to stay with students. March 7 + 21 + April 4 + 18 Tuesdays / 9:30-10:30 a.m. $40 for EBR Parish residents $48 out-of-parish residents

Ages: 3-5

Studio 3, 4, 5

It’s never too early to begin creative play with art! This class will introduce both the grown-up and child to the fundamentals of art through songs, games and an introduction to brushwork, watercolors, tempera, pastels and mixed media. Grown-ups are required to stay with students. March 7 + 21 + April 4 + 18 Tuesdays / 9:30-10:30 a.m. $40 for EBR Parish residents $48 out-of-parish residents

Ages: 3-5

Artist's Studio

Have a question? Need more space? Lack motivation? Then this new, FREE offering from BREC Art is for you! Bring your supplies and your art piece to our studio time and let professional artist, Holly Stone-Barker provide guidance, give useful and practical advice and inspire you to begin or finish a polished piece of art! Basic supplies including water cups, paper towels, a variety of used brushes, basic paint colors, color pencils and a basic palette of watercolors, will be available. REMEMBER: This is NOT a class! This is a time for artists to gather, get advice, share work and meet like-minded friends. Feb. 17: Painting – Acrylic or Watercolor March 3: Collage April 21: Sketching May 5: Painting – Acrylic or Watercolor

Ages: 16+

Homage to a Hero: Seeds of Change - Wangari Maathai

As a young girl in Kenya, Wangari was taught to respect nature. She grew up loving the land, plants, and animals that surrounded her. Although most Kenyan girls were not educated, Wangari, curious and hardworking, was allowed to go to school. There, her mind sprouted like a seed. She excelled at science and went on to study in the United States. After returning home, Wangari blazed a trail across Kenya, using her knowledge and compassion to promote the rights of her countrywomen and to help save the land, one tree at a time. Let’s celebrate Wangari by learning more about her and painting an African-inspired landscape of her beloved Kenya.

Ages: 8+