Huntsville is well known for its love of technology and science – but did you know that it has a creative side too?
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The Rocket City’s own Lowe Mill is the largest privately owned arts facility in the United States, and the Huntsville Museum of Art hosts rotating exhibits from world-renowned artists.
There are beautiful masterpieces everywhere you look, but where can the Average Joe or Jane go to scratch that creative itch? I searched the streets of Huntsville to find the best places for you to create a masterpiece of your own.
Whether you are looking for a fun night out, a new hobby, or a way to hone your craft, a great place to start is with this list.
Huntsville Museum of Art – Museum Academy
Huntsville’s only art museum offers more than just a cool place to view exhibits. Art classes and workshops are offered at their Museum Academy, where all ages and skill levels are welcome.
Ready to take your skill to the next level? Bring your A-Game to the Master Artist Workshops.
Ages: 5 to 18+
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Price: $$-$$$
SuperPowered Studios
Graphic novel lovers can create their own epic story with Comic Book Art and Illustration classes from Lowe Mill shop SuperPowered Studios. Students can learn illustration techniques from the two resident comic book artists, and are welcome to show up at any time.
Classes are low-pressure and are for all skill levels. Create your own epic storyline in the adult classes every Wednesday from 6 – 9 pm, or the children’s classes from 11-noon every Saturday.
Ages: 10 to 18+
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Price: $$
Spirited Art
Get creative with your next Girls Night Out at Spirited Art. Different paintings are taught almost every day of each month, and artists can bring snacks or alcohol to share (must be 21+). Beginners are welcome in this laid-back atmosphere, and classes are even available for kids and teens.
NOTE: Spirited Art also has started holding classes at the Lumberyard for Spirited Art on the Town, with complimentary snacks and half price wine bottles.
Ages: 5 to 21+
Skill Level: Beginner
Price: $-$$
Huntsville Art League
With a brand new studio space in Lowe Mill’s opened North Wing, the Huntsville Art League has even more room for their smorgasbord of classes.
Along with art and drawing, patrons can also sharpen their skills in classes like Photography and Photoshop.
Ages: 7 to 16+
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Price: $-$$
Paint Nite
Enjoy local food and drink while you get your art on at Huntsville’s latest social painting business. Paint Nite hosts painting events at local bars and restaurants in the Huntsville area, where participants can order food and drinks while painting their own masterpiece.
Ages: 21+
Skill Level: Beginner
Price: $$$
Designbyhart Pottery
Affiliated with Huntsville Art League and also located at Lowe Mill, Designbyhart Pottery is a studio, gallery and classroom all in one. Clay with Me classes for the pre-school set are offered along with beginning pottery and homeschool programs. Anyone can learn this fine art form in a fun and creative environment.
Ages: 4 to 16+
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Price: $$
Bottle and Brush
The location of Bottle and Brush alone can help you get into the “spirit” of painting! Their art classes are housed in The Wine Cellar and are taught by local artist Rhonda Mitchell. All skill levels are welcome, and painters are encouraged to buy a bottle or a glass at the establishment to get the party started.
Ages: 21+
Skill Level: Beginner
Price: $
MindGear Labs
If the art of technology is more your thing, MindGear Labs has exactly what you need to scratch that creative itch. With the help of a new studio space in Lowe Mill, classes like 3D Design and Laser Cutter 101 will appeal to the geek in all of us.
Ages: 7 to 18+
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Price: $-$$$
Brews and Brush
Pairing Huntsville’s craft beer scene with making art is the new Brews and Brush, asking us to “tap” our creativity. Taking place at various venues around town that serve local brewed craft beer, any skill level can achieve art through a step-by-step painting class.
Ages: 21+ depending on venue
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Price: $

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Thank you for this article! I love the arts and all the amazing opportunitues there are in Huntsville to experience them. I love them so much I decided to bring another one here called Jellybeanstreet where we have creative art workshops for babies to preteens and then take their art and transform it (sometimes combining or enhancing certain parts) to create a timeless art piece for the family which will then be sold in our online gallery with up to 60% of the portions being donated to the chartiy chosen by the little artist or their family. I would love to know more about being included in posts like this in the future. Please feel free to contact me. I just started it here in November so I am still spreading the word in the area. Thanks again so much!
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