Events at The Grace

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… Be inspired by Texas artist Gail Norfleet’s current exhibition as we apply dried flowers to glass to make Christmas themed candle holders.  Participants will walk away with multiple fully complete candles ready to decorate their homes or give away as holiday gifts. Grace Studio classes are for lifelong learners and lifelong artists. … Grace Studio: Christmas Candles

Cut, Collage, Create Join us in a fun paper collage class as we explore the colorful and imaginative work of featured Texas artist, Cindi Holt. Learn how to compose a simple, straightforward design using cut paper to create a holiday scene that reflects the changing of the seasons! View Cindi’s artwork in person in her solo exhibition on the second … Grace Studio: Changing of the Seasons

Enjoy a beginner-friendly painting class! Learn basic watercolor mixing and painting techniques from local artist, Mary Gregory. Attendees will receive step-by-step instructions and will practice painting autumn leaves in a keepsake journal. At the end of class, you will get to take home your journal as well as a travel-sized watercolor paint tin so you can keep practicing! Bottles & … Bottles & Brushes: Autumn Leaves

Ahhh, the aspens in fall… Join us for a relaxing painting class featuring the trees and colors of fall. Local artist Katie Nelsen will walk you step-by-step through the process as you create your own beautiful aspen tree painting to take home! Bottles & Brushes classes are the perfect way to get creative with your friends. Bring your favorite bottled … Bottles & Brushes: Fall Aspens

It’s fall, y’all…let’s paint pumpkins! Come have fun experimenting with the artistic process of an acrylic paint pour…on pumpkins! This freeform painting technique uses tilting as the method for moving paint around rather than applying it with a brush. There is literally NO way to mess up (bonus!) and each person’s pumpkin will be completely unique.  Participants will receive a … Grace Studio: Pumpkin Pour

Create something meaningful Join us for this special mixed media class led by local artist, Mary K Huff! This class will begin with a tour through our main gallery exhibition, The Great Turning: We Gather, We Grow, We Tend, where participants will draw inspiration from the collaborative installation by featured artist Hollis Hammonds and poet Sasha West. You will then … Grace Studio: Inspiration in Objects & Words

Celebrate Homecoming, Texas style SORRY, NO SPOTS AVAILABLE…WATCH FOR IT AGAIN NEXT YEAR! When everything’s bigger in Texas, it can be a little daunting at times. This mum workshop takes the intimidation away from a well-loved Texas tradition. Materials and step-by-step instruction will be provided to create a mum full of school spirit, inspired by our upcoming history exhibition, We’ve … Grace Studio: Homecoming Mums

Create something NEW out of the old Led by local artist, Amy Cochran, participants in this class will learn how to upcycle old costume jewelry and make it into something new! This class is inspired by the upcycled artwork of Virginia Fleck on view in The Grace Museum’s second floor galleries. No experience necessary! Grace Studios make art FUN in a … Grace Studio: Upcycling Jewelry

Dyeing to get crafty? Shibori is a traditional Japanese dyeing technique similar to tie-dye. Attendees will create beautiful indigo designs on white dish towels. No experience necessary!  Grace Studio classes are for lifelong learners and lifelong artists. Bring a friend or come make a new one! Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks to enjoy while you work. … Grace Studio: Shibori Dye

Join us for a fun BYOB painting class Create your own floral masterpiece that celebrates the colors of Spring! Local artist, Katie Nelsen, will guide participants in a fun night of mixed media art as we combine colorful flower decoupage with acrylic painting. No experience necessary! Treat yourself to a solo art date or invite a friend. Bring your favorite … Bottles & Brushes: Floral Painting

The Art of Photography Want to learn how to take really good photos? Sign up for this fun, walk-around class led by local artist and photography professor, Jennifer Nichols. Participants will learn about and practice techniques related to composition, cropping, and lighting as they take creative photos around Downtown Abilene and on the Rooftop of The Grace Museum. Bring what … Grace Studio: Photography Workshop

Gilding Your Letters Explore how to apply gold leaf (known as “gilding”) to create a medieval manuscript letter. This class will provide step-by-step instructions through the process, making it accessible to people with varying art backgrounds. Participants will draw inspiration from the work of featured artist John Cobb and his solo exhibition on view in the Main Gallery, John Cobb: … Grace Studio: Gold Leaf

Explore drawing with oil pastels Come create a landscape drawing using oil pastels, inspired by the upcoming work of John Cobb. John Cobb: In the Chapel and the Woods will open in The Grace Museum’s main gallery on Saturday, March 8. This class will provide step-by-step instructions, making it accessible to people with varying art backgrounds. Grace Studio classes are … Grace Studio: Oil Pastel Landscape

Create something unique together for Valentine’s Day!⁠ Come, have fun, bring your favorite bottled beverage, and your sense of humor as we paint our partners! Couples and besties are invited to attend this special Valentine’s class and each pair will sit across from one another as they work. Learn how to draw facial proportions and receive guided instruction as you … Bottles & Brushes: Paint Your Partner

Experience the fun of an acrylic paint pour!⁠ Attendees will get to decorate a glass flower vase and canvas using an acrylic pour technique. Acrylic pours are a great way to paint without the pressure of being experienced, while still receiving step-by-step instruction and taking home your own works of art. ⁠ No experience necessary!  Grace Studio classes are for … Grace Studio: Acrylic Pour

Abstract your holiday décor this year! This class will teach you how to create a unique abstracted and festive holiday painting for your home. Enjoy our complimentary seasonal coffee bar for inspiration while you work! Grace Studio classes are designed to make creating art FUN in a no-pressure, no-experience-necessary environment with step-by-step instruction. Bring a friend or come make a … Grace Studio: Abstract Holiday