The Fishers Art Center is launching an extensive lineup of art classes and workshops this fall, catering to both adults and children. Located in the newly established facility within Fishers City Hall at 1 Municipal Drive, the center boasts over 100 multi-week classes and 30 one-time “Make It Take It” (MITI) workshops, all taught by professional artists from around central Indiana.
“If you are curious or creative, want to learn something new or build on your skills, we have something for you,” says Mark Williams, president of the art center. “Amazing art experiences for all ages are now available, and not far from home.”
The Fishers Art Center is a collaborative effort between the City of Fishers and the Indy Art Center. The facility features 1,200 square feet of exhibition space, three art studios, and a flexible theater designed for performances, meetings, events, and classes. Adult classes range from beginner to advanced levels in various disciplines, including drawing, painting, clay, digital art, and printmaking.
The center also offers unique opportunities for parents and young children to create art together. Classes such as “Little Big Art: Messy Art” and “Art & Stories” cater to children as young as 2 years old. Older children, aged 4-14, can explore a variety of art forms, from clay to digital art. High school students have the opportunity to join “Teen Institute” classes, focusing on more advanced techniques and projects.
The MITI workshops provide a creative outlet in a shorter format. Notable sessions include the “Paint Your Pet!” painting class, “Clay Play Wheel” on the pottery wheel, and “Digital Art on the iPad.”
In addition to classes, the center offers private lessons, programs for homeschooled children, one-day Fall Break Camps for ages 6-14, and team-building workshops. Information on all available classes can be found at fishersartcenter.org.
For those interested in art appreciation rather than creation, the center hosts ongoing exhibitions. Currently, Kurt Vonnegut’s “Balderdash” is on display until August 18. Beginning September 3, the center will feature “Interwoven,” showcasing the works of sculptors Austen Brantley from Detroit and Susan Tennant from Indianapolis. The gallery is open on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with free admission to exhibitions.
While classes require a fee, tuition assistance is available for those in need. For more information, visit fishersartcenter.org.