Discover the best family-friendly events in Birmingham, Alabama! From day camps and mommy-and-me classes to exciting local attractions, find the perfect activities for your family.
Explore Birmingham family fun with our guide to kid-friendly events and experiences. Perfect for parents seeking fun and educational activities for children.
Forstall Art Center
215 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL, United States
Saturday, August 17, 2024 10 AM to 12 PM $30 per person This demo will show participants how to make a mini book. The books can be made with ribbon to hang as ornaments or left without to display on a shelf. Participants will walk through the basic steps of bookbinding and learn techniques that […]
Forstall Art Center
215 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL, United States
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM $30 per person This demo will illustrate the creation of 2 different landscape postcards. Each of the postcards demonstrates a different watercolor technique. Participants will choose the two cards they want to make. 1. Barn in snow- creating snow and shadows 2. Fields- mixing greens and […]
Forstall Art Center
215 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL, United States
Monday, August 12, 2024 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM $30 per person This demo will illustrate the creation of 2 different floral postcards. Each of the postcards demonstrates a different watercolor technique. Participants will choose the two cards they want to make. 1. Sunflowers-how to create a wash for a background 2. Purple flowers-how to […]
Forstall Art Center
215 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL, United States
Wednesday, August 7, 2024 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM $30 per person I have observed that adults involved in informal drawing and painting classes are very inhibited by the notion of making things look real and restrained by the hierarchical status in a pickle ball competition to be the best. This social atmosphere constraints the […]
Forstall Art Center
215 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL, United States
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM $30 per person I have observed that adults involved in informal drawing and painting classes are very inhibited by the notion of making things look real and restrained by the hierarchical status in a pickle ball competition to be the best. This social atmosphere constraints the […]
Forstall Art Center
215 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL, United States
Thursday, February 1, 2024 1:45 – 4:45 PM $50, some supplies provided Are you interested in Madison Faile’s Thursday Abstract Acrylic painting class, but you’re not ready to commit to a month-long class? Learn techniques to create enticing works of art with confidence. Explore how to intentionally use colors and values, how to create emotion-evoking […]
Forstall Art Center
215 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL, United States
Saturday, July 27, 2024 10 AM to 12 PM $30 per person, includes supplies. Learn how to block print on fabric with Stacey Kelley! Students will learn about block printing techniques and supplies, and block print a pencil pouch to take home with them.
Forstall Art Center
215 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL, United States
Thursday, July 25, 2024 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM $30 per person Ever feel like time moves too fast? Pen and paint can capture a moment in ways that nothing else can. In this demo, artist Erin Hardin will show you her techniques for creating beautiful watercolor journal entries. We’ll start the demo getting familiar […]
Forstall Art Center
215 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL, United States
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM $30 per person Ever feel like time moves too fast? Pen and paint can capture a moment in ways that nothing else can. In this demo, artist Erin Hardin will show you her techniques for creating beautiful watercolor journal entries. We’ll start the demo getting familiar […]
Forstall Art Center
215 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL, United States
Saturday, July 20, 2024 10 AM to 4 PM $150, supplies needed Learn the most important factors for creating a successful painting. Experience the process of putting those factors to work. Let yourself be creative. We will examine the necessary elements of abstract landscape design and translate that to a beautiful painting. We will create […]