Art Workshops
Art Workshops at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts welcome beginners and experienced artists alike. Led by professional artists, the museum offers both adult and youth workshops throughout the year, exploring a wide range of media and techniques, with all materials included in the registration fee unless otherwise noted. Register today and get creative at the Pearl!
Registration for Spring 2026 Open Now!
Registration for Spring 2026 Open Now!
Clay and Jewelry Making Workshop
Saturday, January 31, 2026
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Non-member – $45
Member – $40
Instructor: Elizabeth Frazier
Unleash your creativity in this fun, hands-on Clay and Jewelry Making Workshop designed for adults eager to explore the world of handmade art! Led by teaching artist Elizabeth Frazier, this session is perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike, no prior art experience is required. Learn to mold, shape, and bake polymer clay into unique, wearable art pieces then design and assemble your own necklaces, bracelets, and earrings using a variety of beads and materials. We’ll cover clay conditioning, cutting, baking logistics, finishing/top coat, plus basic beading techniques and findings.
Whether you are looking to try something new, bond with a group, or dive deeper into the art of jewelry making, this workshop offers a relaxed, inspiring environment to create and connect.
Investigating Art
Interactive Approaches for Art Criticism and Discussions in the Art Classroom
Workshop for art educators
Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Cost: $25
Instructor: Pam Mayo
In this workshop designed for art educators of all grade levels, participants can expect a docent led tour with interactive gallery activities, a classroom session led by a museum educator whereby teachers will investigate strategies for engaging art criticism discussions and activities in their classroom, a pdf containing resources used in the workshop, and an opportunity to network with other art educator in the area!
Beautiful Batiks
Youth 6-10
Saturday, March 28, 2026 @ 10:00-11:30 AM
Non-Member $50
Member $45
Guest Art Instructor: Jacqueline Janet Tran
Batik is both an art and a craft, which is becoming ever more popular and well known among contemporary artists all over the world, as a wonderfully creative medium. The art of decorating cloth using wax and dye has been practiced for centuries in many parts of the world including China, Japan, India, South America, and Europe. Guest Art instructor, Jacqui Tran, will demonstrate the authentic method she was trained in while living in Malaysia. Following her demonstration, students will create a batik using age-appropriate techniques.
Click here to see Jacqui:
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Beautiful Batiks
Adults
Saturday, April 11, 2026 @ 10:00-12:00 PM
Non-Member $55
Member $50
Guest Art Instructor: Jacqueline Janet Tran
Batik is both an art and a craft, which is becoming ever more popular and well known among contemporary artists all over the world, as a wonderfully creative medium. The art of decorating cloth using wax and dye has been practiced for centuries in many parts of the world including China, Japan, India, South America, and Europe. Guest Art instructor, Jacqui Tran, will demonstrate the authentic method she was trained in while living in Malaysia. Following her demonstration, class members will decorate a scarf using the ancient techniques.
Click here to see Jacqui:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1151191466649417/?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&fs=e&fs=e
