Coral Springs Museum of Art

Parent 'N Me Creative Labs & Story Time
2026-12-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-12-09 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-12-02 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-11-25 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-11-18 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-11-11 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-11-04 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-10-28 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) and 9 more dates | Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855A Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, FL, 33065, United States
Get ready for giggles and big imaginations! In this weekly adventure, little artists and their grown-ups dive into the world of art through a playful storytime and hands-on creating. Each session kicks off with a children’s book about an inspiring artist, introducing simple art ideas in a way that’s fun and easy to understand. Then it’s off to the studio for a sensory-friendly art activity inspired by the artist’s style. Grown-ups must be present and will join in the fun right alongside their little creators!
Details:
Ages 1 to 4
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Wednesdays
Registration is available on a drop-in, session-by-session basis
Instructor:
Magali Roba
Cost:
$15 General Public | $10 Members
Note: Cost is per parent-child pair
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Discovering Your Creativity (18+)
2026-09-16 10:00 - 12:30
Curious about making art but not sure where to begin? Discovering Your Creativity is a welcoming four-week workshop designed for adults who want to explore their artistic side in a relaxed and supportive environment. Through guided exercises and demonstrations, participants will learn foundational art skills while building confidence and developing their own creative voice. Throughout the course, students will practice keeping a sketchbook, learn basic sketching techniques, experiment with watercolor painting, and explore the playful possibilities of collage. Perfect for beginners or anyone returning to art after time away, this class encourages curiosity, experimentation, and the joy of making.
Students Will Need: Purchase of additional supplies will be required. Supply list coming soon.
Wednesdays 10:00am – 12:30pm
September 16th – October 7th
Ages 18+
4 Classes
Instructor: Lesly Chamate
Fees and Discounts
$160 Non-Members | 10% discount for Members
Please note: If the class does not meet its minimum enrollment prior to the registration deadline, it risks being cancelled. Please call the Museum at 954-340-5000 for any questions related to registration.

Vivid Visions: Acrylic Painting
2026-09-15 18:30 - 20:30
In this hands-on, creativity-boosting workshop we will explore bold color, expressive brushwork, and the our own unique visual voices. Whether you’re a beginner or a returning painter, this guided session will walk you through acrylic painting techniques while encouraging experimentation and personal style.
Participants will learn how to work with color, texture, and composition to transform ideas into vibrant artworks. With step-by-step instruction, live demonstrations, and plenty of time to paint, you’ll leave with several finished pieces, and renewed creative confidence.
Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30pm
September 15th – October 6th
4 Classes
Ages: 18+
Instructor: Jennifer LaCava
Fees and Discounts
$162 Non-Members | 10% discount for Members
Please note: If the class does not meet its minimum enrollment prior to the registration deadline, it risks being cancelled. Please call the Museum at 954-340-5000 for any questions related to registration.
Students Will Need:
-Acrylic paint set Primary colors- Red, Yellow, Blue
Black, White
– Acrylic-safe brushes (variety of sizes)
-Synthetic preferred – Round, Flat, Rigger/Fine tip
-Canvas or canvas panels
-(4) 11 x 14 inches
-(4) 16 x 20 inches
-Palette (disposable or reusable)
-Palette knife
-Paper towels / rags
-Water container

Watercolor Wonders
2026-09-15 13:30 - 15:30
Watercolor Wonders is a fun and welcoming 4-week class designed for anyone who wants to explore the beauty and spontaneity of watercolor painting. Perfect for beginners as well as those looking to refresh their skills, this course offers a playful introduction to one of the most expressive and rewarding painting mediums.
Over four weeks, students will learn essential watercolor techniques such as washes, layering, blending, wet-on-wet, dry brush, and color mixing. Through guided exercises and creative projects, you’ll discover how to control the flow of water and pigment while embracing the unexpected magic that makes watercolor unique.
Participants will paint a variety of subjects such as landscapes, florals, still life, and abstract studies while developing confidence with composition, value, and personal style. Each session includes demonstrations, hands-on practice, and individual guidance in a relaxed and encouraging environment.
Tuesdays 1:30pm – 3:30pm
September 15th – October 6th
4 Classes
Instructor: Jennifer LaCava
Fees and Discounts
Non-Members $160 | 10% Member Discount
REGISTER HERE
Please note: If the class does not meet its minimum enrollment prior to the registration deadline, it risks being cancelled. Please call the Museum at 954-340-5000 for any questions related to registration.
Students Will Need:
-Watercolor set of pans or tubes
-Watercolor Brushes: Round 4, Long Round 8, Angle Shader 3/8″, and a Wash 3/4″ flat.
-Additional items:
-Cold press watercolor paper 140 lb. or 300gsm.
-Sketchbook that contains paper that works well with water media.
-A board or flat surface to tape watercolor paper onto
-Water container
-Masking Tape
-Paper towels and tissues
-Plastic Palette or china plate to use as a palette
-Drawing pencils, erasers

Diving Into Watercolor
2026-09-03 18:00 - 20:30
Join us for an exploratory workshop and immerse yourself in the fluid, expressive world of watercolor painting. This session focuses on building confidence with water, pigment, and paper through guided practice and creative experimentation.
Participants will learn essential techniques such as washes, layering, blending, and color mixing while embracing the spontaneity that makes watercolor so captivating. With demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and time to create, you’ll develop a deeper understanding of the medium and your own artistic approach.
Thursdays 6:00 – 8:30pm
September 3rd – October 8th
6 Classes
Instructor: Jennifer LaCava
Fees and Discounts
Non-Members $240 | 10% Member Discount
REGISTER HERE
Please note: If the class does not meet its minimum enrollment prior to the registration deadline, it risks being cancelled. Please call the Museum at 954-340-5000 for any questions related to registration.
Students Will Need:
-Watercolor set of pans or tubes
-Watercolor Brushes: Round 4, Long Round 8, Angle Shader 3/8″, and a Wash 3/4″ flat.
-Additional items:
-Cold press watercolor paper 140 lb. or 300gsm.
-Sketchbook that contains paper that works well with water media.
-A board or flat surface to tape watercolor paper onto
-Water container
-Masking Tape
-Paper towels and tissues
-Plastic Palette or china plate to use as a palette
-Drawing pencils, erasers

Art & Science Unite (5-8)
2026-08-22 11:45 - 13:15
Art and Science Unite is an exciting workshop where creativity and curiosity come together. Young artists and explorers will discover how art and science connect through hands-on projects, experiments, and imaginative making. Each week, students will investigate a different theme—such as color and light, nature and patterns, motion and engineering, space and imagination, textures and materials, and simple inventions. Using paint, drawing, sculpture, collage, recycled materials, and beginner-friendly experiments, children will create artworks inspired by the wonders of science.
Saturdays 11:45am – 1:15pm
August 22nd – September 26th
6 Classes
Instructor: Alexandra Pushkin
Ages 5-8
Fees and Discounts
$126 Non-Members | 10% discount for Members
REGISTER HERE
Please note: If the class does not meet its minimum enrollment prior to the registration deadline, it risks being cancelled. Please call the Museum at 954-340-5000 for any questions related to registration.

Beginner Pottery: Hand building & Wheel Throwing
2026-08-22 10:00 - 12:30
Curious about pottery but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly workshop introduces you to both hand building and wheel throwing, giving you a well-rounded foundation in working with clay.
You’ll explore essential hand-building techniques like pinch pots, coil building, and slab construction to create sculptural and functional pieces. On the wheel, you’ll learn the basics of centering, pulling walls, and shaping simple forms like bowls and cups. Along the way, we’ll cover surface decoration, texture, and glazing to help you personalize your work.
This class is all about learning through making in a relaxed, supportive environment. No experience is needed, just a willingness to experiment, get a little messy, and enjoy the process.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a variety of finished ceramic pieces that showcase both techniques, all glazed and fired for you.
Saturdays 10:00am – 12:30pm
August 22nd – October 10th
8 Classes
Instructor: Ines Delapi
Fees and Discounts
Non-Members $380 | 10% Member Discount
Please note: If the class does not meet its minimum enrollment prior to the registration deadline, it risks being cancelled. Please call the Museum at 954-340-5000 for any questions related to registration.
REGISTER HERE

Student Will Need:
– Apron
-Towel
– Pottery Tool Kit (available for purchase at the museum store)
– Clay (Available for purchase at the museum store)

Sculpture Lab (9-12)
2026-08-22 09:30 - 11:00
Unlock the world of 3-D Art and step beyond the flat page into the thrilling realm of three-dimensional creation! In this hands – on studio, students become innovators, learning the foundational skills of sculpting with clay while pushing creative boundaries by incorporating unexpected, recycled and mixed media materials. All supplies are included.
Saturdays 9:30am – 11:00am
August 22nd – September 26nd
6 Classes
Instructor: Alexandra Pushkin
Ages 9-12
Fees and Discounts
$126 Non-Members | 10% discount for Members
Please note: If the class does not meet its minimum enrollment prior to the registration deadline, it risks being cancelled. Please call the Museum at 954-340-5000 for any questions related to registration.
REGISTER HERE

Ceramics: Wheel Throwing (Intermediate)
2026-08-20 18:00 - 20:30
Ready to build confidence and improve your skills on the potter’s wheel? This adult workshop is designed as dedicated practice time for those with some basic wheel-throwing experience who want to strengthen technique through repetition and guided support.
Rather than focusing on step-by-step beginner instruction, this class emphasizes steady practice, troubleshooting, and refining forms. You’ll work on centering more efficiently, pulling consistent walls, improving shape control, and creating sets of functional ware like bowls, cups, and cylinders. Individual feedback and demonstrations will help you break through common challenges and develop greater control at the wheel.
This is a supportive, focused studio environment where progress comes from doing, again and again. Expect lots of throwing, learning from mistakes, and seeing real improvement week by week.
Thursdays 6:00 – 8:30pm
August 20th – October 8th
8 Classes
Instructor: Ines Delapi
Fees and Discounts
Non-Members $380 | 10% Member Discount
Please note: If the class does not meet its minimum enrollment prior to the registration deadline, it risks being cancelled. Please call the Museum at 954-340-5000 for any questions related to registration.
Students Will Need:
– Apron
-Towel
– Pottery Tool Kit (available for purchase at the museum store)
– Clay (Available for purchase at the museum store)
REGISTER HERE

Comic Books (9 -12)
2026-08-20 16:30 - 18:00
Comic Books Workshop is an exciting 6-week class for young artists ages 9–12 who love to draw, imagine, and tell stories. Students will explore the world of comics while learning character design, facial expressions, action poses, page layout, speech bubbles, and visual storytelling. Participants will create their own heroes, villains, creatures, and worlds as they develop original stories and comic pages. Through guided lessons and fun drawing exercises, students will build confidence in their art skills while learning penciling, inking, and cover design. By the end of the workshop, each student will have their own original comic book and the skills to keep creating stories at home.
Thursdays 4:30 – 6:00pm
August 20th – September 24th
6 Classes
Instructor: Miriam Rae- Silver
Ages 9-12
REGISTER HERE

Future Cities (5-8)
2026-08-20 16:00 - 17:30
Imagine a brave new world where cities are built with harmony in mind. Using drawing, painting, collage, recycled materials, clay, cardboard, and other sculptural supplies, students will design maps, buildings, parks, transportation systems, and imaginative inventions for their ideal metropolis. Our young artists will be planners of these futuristic new cities as they design exciting plans and create 2D and 3D renderings of their perfect future metropolis!
Thursdays 4:00 – 5:30pm
August 20th – September 24th
6 Classes
Instructor: Rachel Gordon
Ages 5-8
Fees and Discounts
$117 Non-Members | 10% discount for Members
Please note: If the class does not meet its minimum enrollment prior to the registration deadline, it risks being cancelled. Please call the Museum at 954-340-5000 for any questions related to registration.
REGISTER HERE

Ceramics: Hand Building Techniques (All Levels)
2026-08-20 10:00 - 12:30
Discover the expressive possibilities of ceramic art and explore the wonderful qualities of clay. Perfect for beginners and those with some experience, this workshop focuses on foundational hand building methods such as pinch, coil, and slab construction.
Participants will learn how to form functional and sculptural pieces while exploring texture, surface design, and personal style. Guided instruction and demonstrations will support you through each step, from shaping to refining your work, in a relaxed and welcoming studio environment.
Thursdays 10:00am – 12:30pm
August 20th – October 8th
8 Classes
Instructor: Ines Delapi
Fees and Discounts
$380 Non-Members | 10% discount for Members
Please note: If the class does not meet its minimum enrollment prior to the registration deadline, it risks being cancelled. Please call the Museum at 954-340-5000 for any questions related to registration.
Students Will Need:
– Apron
-Towel
– Pottery Tool Kit (available for purchase at the museum store)
– Clay (Available for purchase at the museum store)
REGISTER HERE

Figure Drawing
2026-08-19 18:00 - 20:30
Explore the human form in this eight-week live nude figure drawing class designed for artists of all levels, from beginners to advanced. This course encourages careful observation with creative expression in a structured and supportive environment. Students begin with quick gesture drawings and gradually progress to longer, more resolved studies. Instruction emphasizes proportion, anatomy, action, line variation, and the effective use of light and shadow, as well as understanding mass, planes, and overall design to capture the essence of the pose. Each session includes demonstrations, guided instruction, and ample studio time, along with individual support and feedback from the instructor. By the end of the class, students will have a stronger understanding of the human figure and a body of work that reflects their growth and creative progress.
Wednesdays 6:00pm – 8:30pm
August 19th – October 7th
8 Classes
Instructor Lisa Lee
Fees and Discounts
Non-Members $160 | 10% Member Discount
Please note: If the class does not meet its minimum enrollment prior to the registration deadline, it risks being cancelled. Please call the Museum at 954-340-5000 for any questions related to registration.
Fees and Discounts
Non-Members $380 | 10% Member Discount
Please note: If the class does not meet its minimum enrollment prior to the registration deadline, it risks being cancelled. Please call the Museum at 954-340-5000 for any questions related to registration.
Students will Need:
Newsprint paper
Charcoal Pencils 2B Wolf or General brand. (no vine sticks)
Kneaded eraser, pink pearl eraser
Tortillians and blending stunps
Sandpaper palette
1Pc Transparent 4 Holes Charcoal Pencil Sharpener, (plastic long point) ($6.99 Amazon)
Board to lean paper on.
Materials for Extended Figure Drawings:
Strathmore 300 Series Bristol Board Pads 9 x12”
Graphite 2B Pencils
REGISTER HERE

Beginner Pottery: Wheel Throwing
2026-08-19 18:00 - 20:30
Always wanted to try the potter’s wheel? This 8-week beginner class is designed especially for adults who want to slow down, get their hands in clay, and build real skills in a supportive space.
We’ll cover wedging, centering, coning, drilling, pulling walls, shaping forms like bowls and cylinders, trimming, handle variations, surface decoration and glazing. As the weeks progress, you’ll gain confidence, refine your technique, and develop your own style.
Learning to throw on the wheel takes time, patience, and consistent practice. We’ll be here every step of the way to guide you, answer questions, and help you improve, but your progress ultimately comes from the effort you put in. If you’re ready to get your hands dirty, stay curious, and embrace the learning process, you’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish in eight weeks.
Wednesdays from 6:00pm – 8:30pm
August 19th – October 7th
8 Classes
Instructor: Carlo Chinatti
Fees and Discounts
Non-Members $380 | 10% Member Discount
Please note: If the class does not meet its minimum enrollment prior to the registration deadline, it risks being cancelled. Please call the Museum at 954-340-5000 for any questions related to registration.
Students Will Need:
– Apron
-Towel
– Pottery Tool Kit (available for purchase at the museum store)
– Clay (Available for purchase at the museum store)
REGISTER HERE
