Backyard For The Arts Announces Grand Opening For Private Working Art Studio, Gallery, Creative Space On March 31
Backyard for the Arts, a private working art studio, gallery, and creative space announces its Free, Grand Opening on Saturday, March 31st with live music, art, vendors and more! Edrian Thomidis and Monika Stefaniak are excited to share their space with everyone who wants to be creative. The Rickie Report shares the details of upcoming classes and workshops (next one begins March 30), including ceramics, raku, wheel throwing, networking, open studio time, jewelry making, acrylic painting, and yoga! Hear about upcoming classes with Barbara A. Powell, Mary Christou, Edrian Thomidis, and Craig McInnis. Don’t miss Free Yoga on the Deck! Enjoy the wonderful venue.
Backyard for The Arts
FREE, GRAND OPENING!
Saturday, March 31st
5 – 8 PM
Live Music !
Prizes !
Local Vendors !
Art !
Meet the Instructors !
11547 56th PL North West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Backyard for The Arts
11547 56th PL North West Palm Beach, FL 33411
What’s It All About?
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ART & CRAFT CLASSES
We offer party craft classes and artist workshops for small groups. Our classes are painting, jewelry, glass, ceramic and more. If you would like to get access to these exclusive and unique offerings in the local West Palm Beach area, select the event you are interested in, and book your space directly on our website. Sign up to our mailing list to receive updates on future classes and workshops.
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GALLERY OPENINGS & PRIVATE EVENTS
Our gallery openings feature upcoming and established local artists. Each opening is by invitation only. To be included in our special parties please sign up for our newsletter.
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FACILITY RENTALS
Give your event an artful twist and top it off with the outdoor rustic charm of our beautiful deck and gardens for a one-of-a-kind experience for you and your guests. Backyard for the Arts serves as a tranquil oasis just outside of West Palm Beach, and it provides an unforgettable setting for many beautiful gatherings.
Backyard or the Arts is the perfect spot to host a beautiful, fairytale intimate wedding. We also provide the ideal space for business luncheons, corporate retreats, and high energy cocktail parties. Our meeting and event spaces can accommodate groups of 12 to 50 guests and offer the perfect setting for those special occasions that deserve a uniquely beautiful location, for such events as:
- Weddings
- Corporate events and retreats
- Family reunions – or other festive celebrations!
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YOGA ON THE DECK
Our deck space and studio are also available for private group classes and parties. looking for a unique birthday party option? Send us a message and we can begin the planning process.
We meet for yoga on Sunday mornings on our large outdoor deck. If you would like to participate in this free but limited seating yoga meet up, please find the event and book your space directly on our website.
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CLASSES:
Make Your Own Ceramic Flower Beginner Ceramic Class
2 Day Workshop:
March 30 & March 31
Give your wall decor a make-over with your very own hand made ceramic flowers. Arrange the flowers in a loose manner and add great texture to any wall. Use a large flower as a central piece and then cluster smaller blooms of various sizes around it. You do not need any artistic experience. Our instructor will walk you through every step of the creation process.
***This is a two day workshop. Your ticket will say only one day, but you will automatically be added to the roster for the second day.
DAY 1 – (March 30th 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM) Use pin rollers and clay and other tools to make 3 flowers of various sizes from 4″ to 12″ in diameter. (1.5 hrs)
DAY 2 – (March 31st 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM) After flowers are Bisque underglazes are applied and a final transparent shiny glaze is added. Flowers are ready for pick up a week later after they have been fired a second time. (Workshop duration time 1.5 hr)
$60. includes all materials and instruction for one large flower and two smaller ones, 2 kiln firings
Make Your Own Wire Jewelry Bracelet Class
Join this Wire Jewelry Class for Beginners and enjoy a relaxing pastime while mastering a skill that will give you the ability to create unique, wearable art.
Learn some of the fundamental skills of wire working as you create your one of a kind dangle bracelet! You will learn to use simple wire loops and make your own headpins and spiraled hook. Choose from a wide selection of metal charms, and many colors of glass and semi-precious stone beads. You do not need any artistic experience. Our instructor will walk you through every step of the creation process.
$40 Price does not includes all materials. A $5.00 material fee is due to instructor on the day of the class.
Acrylic Painting Class with Craig McInnis
Explore this diverse and challenging medium with an artist who has dedicated many hours to learning its ins and outs. Join this exciting acrylic painting class with Craig McInnis. Craig is a freelance artist/designer whose portfolio reflects a diverse set of knowledge displayed on many local murals and commissioned works. The class will include in depth instruction surrounding blending techniques, color theory, light and shadow, and paint/tool management, just to name a few.
Craig is a professional freelance artist with a career that balances fine and commercial art. He is multifaceted from years of taking on challenging and diverse projects of all sizes. With an emphasis on mixed media overall, but a preference for Acrylics, Craig is currently creating new work and teaching in South Florida.
2 hour class. $40 per class/session. Does not include materials.
Gift Cards
OUR ART STUDIO AND GALLERY IS IN THE BACKYARD
For more information:
Email: backyardforthearts@gmail.com
Phone: (561) 342-1012
Address: 11547 56th PL N, West Palm Beach FL 33411
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backyardforthearts/
