Workshops and Classes
KEEP BENSON GOOD WEIRD
KEEP BENSON GOOD WEIRD
Make Your Own Gargoyle with Future Artifact Studio
2725 N. 62nd St.
September 1-30
In this speciality sculpture class, we'll design and fabricate our very own gargolyles looking at Grotesque architecture, gargoyles of the national cathedral, and the history behind the limestone creatures. Students will also use a clay body designed for sculptural work. Just in time to put it out for October!
250 per student, max two seats per class. Classes run for 4 weeks total and continue on the same time slot and day selected at sign-up. Please indicate which class you are signing up for in your initial email. Use link below to register.
Giant Joy Collective Creative-Making Open Studios
Handmade Parade Open Studios
Giant Joy Collective
2725 N. 62nd St. (behind the building)
Every Saturday | August 1 - September 26
11 AM-3 PM
Bring your imagination. Bring your friends. Bring your weird stuff.
Let's fill the streets and alleyways of Benson with giant joy.
Paper Mache Mask Workshop
Create Masks/Heads from recycled materials and paper mache to bring your unique characters to life! Bring ideas to spread joy and creativity for the Handmade Parade!
Little Gay Craft Club (Handmade Parade)
The Queer Collective, Giant Joy Collective, and BFF Omaha present Little Gay Craft Club September - Handmade Parade edition!
FREE
Basic Supplies Provided
Wednesday, September 16th 6-9pm
@ Petshop (2725 N. 62nd Street)
BFF Art Club
BFF Art Club is a casual opportunity for local creatives of all ages to hang out in the same space while working independently and/or collaboratively!
We are located in BFF’s NEW Education Space and Communications Lab! The address is 5905 Maple Street. Art Club runs from 5PM-7PM most Thursdays (except on the eve of First Friday). You can drop in when you want and leave when you want! No pressure; just come create with us!
Bring in a project you’ve been working on or start something new! We have supplies to share! No cost or sign up required.
MATERIAL + FORM
Join BFF and artist Kim Darling for an 8-week studio workshop series exploring hand-built clay sculpture, artist books, and painting. Through material exploration, contemporary art practices, and guided studio projects, participants will experiment with new techniques, develop ideas, and create original works in a collaborative studio setting. All materials are provided. Artists of all experience levels are welcome.
Free and open to adults 18+.
Giant Joy Collective Creative-Making Open Studios
Handmade Parade Open Studios
Giant Joy Collective
2725 N. 62nd St. (behind the building)
Every Saturday | August 1 - September 26
11 AM-3 PM
Bring your imagination. Bring your friends. Bring your weird stuff.
Let's fill the streets and alleyways of Benson with giant joy.
Paper Mache Mask Workshop
Create Masks/Heads from recycled materials and paper mache to bring your unique characters to life! Bring ideas to spread joy and creativity for the Handmade Parade!
BFF Art Club
BFF Art Club is a casual opportunity for local creatives of all ages to hang out in the same space while working independently and/or collaboratively!
We are located in BFF’s NEW Education Space and Communications Lab! The address is 5905 Maple Street. Art Club runs from 5PM-7PM most Thursdays (except on the eve of First Friday). You can drop in when you want and leave when you want! No pressure; just come create with us!
Bring in a project you’ve been working on or start something new! We have supplies to share! No cost or sign up required.
MATERIAL + FORM
Join BFF and artist Kim Darling for an 8-week studio workshop series exploring hand-built clay sculpture, artist books, and painting. Through material exploration, contemporary art practices, and guided studio projects, participants will experiment with new techniques, develop ideas, and create original works in a collaborative studio setting. All materials are provided. Artists of all experience levels are welcome.
Free and open to adults 18+.
Giant Joy Collective Creative-Making Open Studios
Handmade Parade Open Studios
Giant Joy Collective
2725 N. 62nd St. (behind the building)
Every Saturday | August 1 - September 26
11 AM-3 PM
Bring your imagination. Bring your friends. Bring your weird stuff.
Let's fill the streets and alleyways of Benson with giant joy.
MATERIAL + FORM
Join BFF and artist Kim Darling for an 8-week studio workshop series exploring hand-built clay sculpture, artist books, and painting. Through material exploration, contemporary art practices, and guided studio projects, participants will experiment with new techniques, develop ideas, and create original works in a collaborative studio setting. All materials are provided. Artists of all experience levels are welcome.
Free and open to adults 18+.
MATERIAL + FORM
Join BFF and artist Kim Darling for an 8-week studio workshop series exploring hand-built clay sculpture, artist books, and painting. Through material exploration, contemporary art practices, and guided studio projects, participants will experiment with new techniques, develop ideas, and create original works in a collaborative studio setting. All materials are provided. Artists of all experience levels are welcome.
Free and open to adults 18+.
MATERIAL + FORM
Join BFF and artist Kim Darling for an 8-week studio workshop series exploring hand-built clay sculpture, artist books, and painting. Through material exploration, contemporary art practices, and guided studio projects, participants will experiment with new techniques, develop ideas, and create original works in a collaborative studio setting. All materials are provided. Artists of all experience levels are welcome.
Free and open to adults 18+.
Paper Mache Mask Workshop
Create Masks/Heads from recycled materials and paper mache to bring your unique characters to life! Bring ideas to spread joy and creativity for the Handmade Parade!
Giant Joy Collective Creative-Making Open Studios
Handmade Parade Open Studios
Giant Joy Collective
2725 N. 62nd St. (behind the building)
Every Saturday | August 1 - September 26
11 AM-3 PM
Bring your imagination. Bring your friends. Bring your weird stuff.
Let's fill the streets and alleyways of Benson with giant joy.
Giant Joy Collective Creative-Making Open Studios
Handmade Parade Open Studios
Giant Joy Collective
2725 N. 62nd St. (behind the building)
Every Saturday | August 1 - September 26
11 AM-3 PM
Bring your imagination. Bring your friends. Bring your weird stuff.
Let's fill the streets and alleyways of Benson with giant joy.
MATERIAL + FORM
Join BFF and artist Kim Darling for an 8-week studio workshop series exploring hand-built clay sculpture, artist books, and painting. Through material exploration, contemporary art practices, and guided studio projects, participants will experiment with new techniques, develop ideas, and create original works in a collaborative studio setting. All materials are provided. Artists of all experience levels are welcome.
Free and open to adults 18+.
Art Club @ Trudy's!
🎨 Art Club at Trudy’s
Drop-in Public Studio Hours
Bring a project and let’s create together!
Basic art supplies provided.
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Trudy’s Education Space
2814 N. 60th St
ALL ages • ALL abilities • No cost 💗
Slug Making Workshop
Join us with current MaMo artist Electricradbolt to make your very own otherworldy slug to take home!! All supplies are provided, just bring your creativity!!
Giant Joy Collective Creative-Making Open Studios
Handmade Parade Open Studios
Giant Joy Collective
2725 N. 62nd St. (behind the building)
Every Saturday | August 1 - September 26
11 AM-3 PM
Bring your imagination. Bring your friends. Bring your weird stuff.
Let's fill the streets and alleyways of Benson with giant joy.
MATERIAL + FORM
Join BFF and artist Kim Darling for an 8-week studio workshop series exploring hand-built clay sculpture, artist books, and painting. Through material exploration, contemporary art practices, and guided studio projects, participants will experiment with new techniques, develop ideas, and create original works in a collaborative studio setting. All materials are provided. Artists of all experience levels are welcome.
Free and open to adults 18+.
Art Club @ Trudy's!
🎨 Art Club at Trudy’s
Drop-in Public Studio Hours
Bring a project and let’s create together!
Basic art supplies provided.
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Trudy’s Education Space
2814 N. 60th St
ALL ages • ALL abilities • No cost 💗
Giant Joy Collective Creative-Making Open Studios
Handmade Parade Open Studios
Giant Joy Collective
2725 N. 62nd St. (behind the building)
Every Saturday | August 1 - September 26
11 AM-3 PM
Bring your imagination. Bring your friends. Bring your weird stuff.
Let's fill the streets and alleyways of Benson with giant joy.
Art Club @ Trudy's!
🎨 Art Club at Trudy’s
Drop-in Public Studio Hours
Bring a project and let’s create together!
Basic art supplies provided.
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Trudy’s Education Space
2814 N. 60th St
ALL ages • ALL abilities • No cost 💗
Art Club @ Trudy's!
🎨 Art Club at Trudy’s
Drop-in Public Studio Hours
Bring a project and let’s create together!
Basic art supplies provided.
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Trudy’s Education Space
2814 N. 60th St
ALL ages • ALL abilities • No cost 💗
Art Club @ Trudy's!
🎨 Art Club at Trudy’s
Drop-in Public Studio Hours
Bring a project and let’s create together!
Basic art supplies provided.
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Trudy’s Education Space
2814 N. 60th St
ALL ages • ALL abilities • No cost 💗
Rock Painting
Join Green Team and Sowing Seeds for rock painting at Legend Comics and Coffee
Art Club @ Trudy's!
🎨 Art Club at Trudy’s
Drop-in Public Studio Hours
Bring a project and let’s create together!
Basic art supplies provided.
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Trudy’s Education Space
2814 N. 60th St
ALL ages • ALL abilities • No cost 💗
Art Club @ Trudy's!
🎨 Art Club at Trudy’s
Drop-in Public Studio Hours
Bring a project and let’s create together!
Basic art supplies provided.
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Trudy’s Education Space
2814 N. 60th St
ALL ages • ALL abilities • No cost 💗
Art Club @ Trudy's!
🎨 Art Club at Trudy’s
Drop-in Public Studio Hours
Bring a project and let’s create together!
Basic art supplies provided.
🗓 2nd Thursday of each month
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Trudy’s Education Space
2814 N. 60th St
ALL ages • ALL abilities • No cost 💗
Sowing Seeds
Bring a creative project to work on amongst others while we lightly socialize and listen to music. Free, always. All ages are welcome.
Sowing Seeds
Bring a creative project to work on amongst others while we lightly socialize and listen to music. Free, always. All ages are welcome.
Art Club @ Trudy's!
🎨 Art Club at Trudy’s
Drop-in Public Studio Hours
Bring a project and let’s create together!
Basic art supplies provided.
🗓 2nd Thursday of each month
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Trudy’s Education Space
2814 N. 60th St
ALL ages • ALL abilities • No cost 💗
Sowing Seeds
Bring a creative project to work on amongst others while we lightly socialize and listen to music. Free, always. All ages are welcome.
Creative Aging Workshops
Join artist Kim Darling for an evening painting workshop series at the Benson Community Center. Designed to provide participants with a platform to share their stories through various forms of creative expression, this program focuses on fostering creativity, building community, and empowering individuals by exploring diverse painting techniques, styles, and mediums.
Creative Aging Workshops
Join artist Kim Darling for an evening painting workshop series at the Benson Community Center. Designed to provide participants with a platform to share their stories through various forms of creative expression, this program focuses on fostering creativity, building community, and empowering individuals by exploring diverse painting techniques, styles, and mediums.
Sowing Seeds
Bring a creative project to work on amongst others while we lightly socialize and listen to music. Free, always. All ages are welcome.
Sowing Seeds
Bring a creative project to work on amongst others while we lightly socialize and listen to music. Free, always. All ages are welcome.
Art Club @ Trudy's!
🎨 Art Club at Trudy’s
Drop-in Public Studio Hours
Bring a project and let’s create together!
Basic art supplies provided.
🗓 2nd Thursday of each month
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Trudy’s Education Space
2814 N. 60th St
ALL ages • ALL abilities • No cost 💗
Sowing Seeds
Bring a creative project to work on amongst others while we lightly socialize and listen to music. Free, always. All ages are welcome.
Creative Aging Workshops
Join artist Kim Darling for an evening painting workshop series at the Benson Community Center. Designed to provide participants with a platform to share their stories through various forms of creative expression, this program focuses on fostering creativity, building community, and empowering individuals by exploring diverse painting techniques, styles, and mediums.
Creative Aging Workshops
Join artist Kim Darling for an evening painting workshop series at the Benson Community Center. Designed to provide participants with a platform to share their stories through various forms of creative expression, this program focuses on fostering creativity, building community, and empowering individuals by exploring diverse painting techniques, styles, and mediums.