Highlands Art League / MoTA

If you haven’t tried an Art Uncorked class yet, ask your friends – they’ll tell you what you are missing! HAL offers this wildly popular concept to non-artists (but artists are welcome also) with their Art Uncorked series. You’ll complete a project in one evening, led by a professional artist, and enjoy a fun, laid-back evening of creativity with wine and light snacks offered. Check out their website for more details.

Do You have an interest in Photography? Are you looking for people that have the same interests and want to be a part of something? We have the club for you. Highlands Art League and Highlands Museum of the Arts have decided to form a Highlands County Photography Club. At this club, we will together join the FCC (Florida Camera Club) where we can host guest speakers, host photography competitions, as well as club meetings.

Poured Painting Class for All! Come join us for a fun afternoon of mixing vibrant colors. Thursday, May 30. 1-3pm at our Visual Arts Center. Sign up now at https://www.highlandsartleague.org/fun-and-learning/adults/

Fill your kid’s summer with art, creativity, games and so much more with The Highlands Art League Creative Kids Summer Art Camp Program. Each week is themed and kids ages 7 – 12 may attend a full or half day. The cost per week is $70 per child for our 1/2 day program and $120 per child for the full day program. The morning program is from 9 am – 12 pm and the afternoon session is 1 pm –…

For 21 years artist, Gloria Peters was aboard a 40’ sailboat, traveling the world. Peters had an older sister who took art classes in high school. Fascinated, she tried her hand at it. She’s always loved being creative – whether with paper, fabric or glass.  In the late 60s, Billie Ross, a purse designer on Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue, created fashion that fascinated Peters. She began painting purses for Ross. Peters has always been a designer at heart; self-taught in…

Partnering with Robbins Nursery, HAL’s Barb Hall and Nancy Palmer invite you to take a new take on Art Uncorked. Come put your stamp on late summer creating a draped concrete pot out of an old towel, favorite worn-out sweatshirt or T-shirt, or flannel blanket. Add a little color, and finish it off with selecting a plant that says “back to school” at Robbins’ to adorn your patio or front step. Bring your fabric item and friends, and we’ll provide…

Class Date/Time:  August 14, 9 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Place: Visual Arts Center, HAL Instructor/Artist: ML Herald Cost: $35 Materials : #2 lead, mechanical pencil Good paper drawing pad or book – Plastic white eraser Straight edge ruler   Art for the Masses HAL’s classes are designed to fit the needs and interests, not only of practiced artists in many genre, but also to appeal to the masses – from moms/dads/grandparents and their toddlers, homeschool students, after-schoolers, and teens to…

One of our most popular classes, open to the public, is our Paint Your Pet Party. Have a furry friend you love? Have a grand-dog or fur-child who you adore? We provide everything you’ll need to create an adorable work of art that you’ll cherish forever. Bring a few favorite pictures of your buddy or little miss, grab a friend, and we’ll provide canvas, paint, brushes, refreshments, and some easy instruction perfect for the novice in you! Art Uncorked 21+…

Every year within a few hours drive east of Sebring, Florida’s sea shores that have been a haven for sea turtle nests for most of the summer season come alive after dusk with a mass exodus from nests to sea, as these tiny creature race homeward to the Atlantic. Join us for an evening of capturing that late summer memory on canvas, while having fun chatting with friends and family, from 8 to 98. You add the color, the spirit…

The Art of Animals ~ Sketch your Pet Animals are one of the hardest things to draw, but they don’t have to be. Artist Mary Lou Herald set out to learn how to draw these precious pets and along the way found a practical approach to not just drawing dogs and cats, but all kinds of mammals. Join her as she passes on her skills and years of accumulating drawing know-how to you. In this class Herald deconstructs complex animal…

What a fantastic way to advertise year-round for only $100! For just $100 any individual, club, or business can paint (or have painted for them) a chair that will be seen by over the 2,000 people who visit HAL each year. This year the chair painting event will be on September 14th starting at 9 am in the Visual Arts Center located at 1985 Lakeview Drive in Sebring. Light refreshments will be served. Don’t miss out on all the fun. Register today…

Every year within a few hours drive east of Sebring, Florida’s sea shores that have been a haven for sea turtle nests for most of the summer season come alive after dusk with a mass exodus from nests to sea, as these tiny creature race homeward to the Atlantic. Join Florida artist Alice Hansen for a delightful morning of capturing that late summer memory on canvas, while having fun chatting with friends and family, from 8 to 98. You add…

Jail House Rock: Elvis - 1950's In this 2-hour session with artist Beverly Marshall, you and your friends will get back into the groove of your favorite decade(s) as you listen to the music of the era, drink your beverage of choice (age appropriate), have some snacks (both provided by HAL) and join in the fun of painting an icon from Rock and Roll history. No matter if you were a twist and shout teenager of the 50’s, loved those…

The Beatles - 1960's In this 2-hour session with artist Beverly Marshall, you and your friends will get back into the groove of your favorite decade(s) as you listen to the music of the era, drink your beverage of choice (age appropriate), have some snacks (both provided by HAL) and join in the fun of painting an icon from Rock and Roll history. No matter if you were a twist and shout teenager of the 50’s, loved those mellow tunes…

Back by popular demand,  HAL’s Barb Hall and Nancy Palmer invite you to take a new take on Art Uncorked. Come put your stamp on autumn decor by creating a draped concrete pot out of an old towel, favorite worn-out sweatshirt or T-shirt, or flannel blanket. Add a little color, and finish it off with selecting a plant that says “fall-a-daysl” to adorn your patio or front step. Bring your friends, and we’ll provide the textiles, cement, water, form, instruction,…

Running horses and like animals are beautiful, graceful creatures to watch move, but tricky to capture on paper. Join artist Mary Lou Herald as she teaches the basic skills of capturing horses and animals whose movements and poses have much to do with the understanding and study of anatomy and placement and proportion of joints (circles) and bones (lines), adding muscles to give shape, hooves and head.  This simple to  follow 3-hour class will cover the basics, providing examples, demonstration,…

David Bowie - 1970's-1980's In this 2-hour session with artist Beverly Marshall, you and your friends will get back into the groove of your favorite decade(s) as you listen to the music of the era, drink your beverage of choice (age appropriate), have some snacks (both provided by HAL) and join in the fun of painting an icon from Rock and Roll history. No matter if you were a twist and shout teenager of the 50’s, loved those mellow tunes…

Purple Reign: Prince - 1980's-1990's In this 2-hour session with artist Beverly Marshall, you and your friends will get back into the groove of your favorite decade(s) as you listen to the music of the era, drink your beverage of choice (age appropriate), have some snacks (both provided by HAL) and join in the fun of painting an icon from Rock and Roll history. No matter if you were a twist and shout teenager of the 50’s, loved those mellow…

Winter birds are numerous, but it's the Cardinal that amateur bird watchers and seasoned ornithologists, like everyone enjoys watching for in winter. Colorful and musical, this lively and popular songbird won’t leave home just because it gets a little cold down South. Capture this winter favorite in an evening class with artist Beverly Marshall, an internationally recognized local artist. A fun night of simple jewelry making, drinking, and snacking while completing wearable, fashionable art! You provide the holiday spirit; HAL provides the…

Ornamentally Festive for Children Ages 3 - teens Looking for a one-of-a-kind original piece of artwork to remember this holiday season with your little ones? Children from pre-school and up are invited to come paint an ornament with artist Jedeth deLeon-Tolentino. We provide instruction, supplies, a delicious holiday snack, cocoa with marshmallows, and the clean-up. Member Child/Teen: $15. Non-Member Child/Teen: $20 Dec. 21: 1-3 PM.