BREC Art

Youth Art Programming

Saturday Morning Studio -- Milton J. Womack Park: This semester’s Saturday Morning Studio will focus on intentional art creativity! Each month, Studio participants will be introduced to a new art medium, have a guided discussion on proper and ideal use and are then encouraged to create their own unique piece. Join us each month for thought provoking creative expression. All supplies and snacks included! Taught by Special Facility Supervisor, Robin McAndrew.P

Pop Up Art -- Highland Road Community Park:
Are you excited to relax, have fun, and get creative? Join us for Pop-Up Art at the pavilion! Discover your unique style as you make your very own masterpieces. Art isn't just fun—it also helps you think creatively and solve problems in cool new ways. This program follows East Baton Rouge Schools Calendar for holidays.

Little Picaso's - Zachary Community Park:This class is an introduction to the fun aspects of art. Young artists will experience their first art basics by experimenting with paint, pastels, watercolor and mixed media. Each class will be a guided discovery through creative thinking and teacher led freedom of creative expression. No class will be repeated throughout the semester! 

Art Explorers! -- Baringer Art Center:  This afterschool program will offer something new each week September! Students will learn about print making, college, color mixing, creative concepts, and famous artists! Come explore art with us! All supplies and snacks included. Taught by professional artist, Holly Stone-Barker.

A Creative Place -- Baringer Art Center: This new once a month program is similar to Art Explorers but is designed specifically for teens. Students will discuss the concepts of art, experiment with different mediums and create unique, personal pieces of art. Taught by professional artist, Holly Stone-Barker.

Art Imagination -- Mills Ave + Monte Sano Park:Find all the things that you love the most about art and let your imagination run wild. Participants will create arts and crafts projects while enjoying soft music. 

Adult Art Programming

ART UnWINEd -- Baringer Art Center + Various Park Locations: Tired of the same ol’ trace, paint and drink?! If so, then check out BREC’s fun and creative grown-up time outs. This fall we are mixing it up with different classes and times so there is something for everyone! Each of the classes are designed to encourage and inspire while enjoying beverages and nibbles. Classes are taught by professional artist and illustrator, Holly Stone-Barker. All art supplies, nibbles and adult (or not) beverages included. Great for friend get-togethers, bridal parties, corporate team building or just making new friends! Private ART UnWINEd bookings are also available.

Monday Morning Art -- Baringer Art Center: Each Monday in October students will be led through a fun and informative lesson in various mediums. All supplies included. Taught by professional artist, Holly Stone-Barker. 

Open Studio -- Baringer Art Center: 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 time for artists to gather, get advice, share work and meet like-minded friends.

Muddy Buddies: A clay wheel throwing class for beginners --Drusilla Lane Park: This class is for those who have always wanted to build, throw and play with clay! We 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 we will create and design mugs and bowls limited only by your own imagination. This class will also explore trimming and how to glaze. You finish this fun class with your own mugs, bowls, and the experience of making art on a potter's wheel! Let’s get muddy!

Open Clay Studio --Drusilla Lane Park: BREC Art is proud to offer scheduled open wheel use for seasoned clay artists. No instructor is present.  Open clay studio is for individuals who already know how to throw on a pottery wheel. Our new studio has everything you need to throw the perfect piece including tools and our new potter’s wheels. Check website for Open Clay Studio dates.