Art and passion are not dependent on age. Whether you are a seven-year-old child or a 70-year-old retiree, it is never too late to learn a new art form. So, why not sign up for an art class?
Learning a new art in ACT II of life is not as uncommon as you might think. Think of a type of art you’ve always been interested in, but never got around to learning. Maybe you’ve always wanted to learn how to sculpt clay pots, take lessons in watercolor painting or even learn the art of glassblowing.
No matter your age, you can always take the leap and invest yourself in a new hobby. If you decide to pursue an artistic endeavor, Pinellas County is the perfect place to be. This community is full of incredible resources for art, including workshops, museums, craft stores, community events and more.
Lynn Foskett Pierson, Artist in Residence
Just ask Lynn Foskett Pierson, Artist in Residence for Pinellas Community Foundation.
“Pinellas County residents are blessed to have phenomenal art centers that offer a wide variety of classes from clay to painting to photography to sculpture, and everything in between,” says Lynn.
Places to Start – Local Art Class Experts
If you’re looking to start taking an art class, here are a few places to check out:
- The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art offers classes in polymer clay, watercolor and drawing.
- Pasco Fine Arts Center offers ceramics classes along with painting and watercolor.
- St. Petersburg College has a full spectrum of classes at the art department in Clearwater and Tarpon Springs.
- The Dunedin Fine Art Center has a long, established reputation and offers classes across the spectrum from beginning to expert levels.
- The Morean Art Center offers classes in many media including drawing, painting, clay and glass blowing at the Glass Studio & Hot Shop.
Your Art, Your Journey
Whatever form of art you are passionate about, you are sure to find a class or resource to help you explore it here in Pinellas County. It is never too late to begin a new artistic journey and discover new passions within yourself.
“Just like life itself, art is as varied as the artist who creates it,” says Lynn. “Being in the arts has taught me to appreciate that on all levels.”
If you’d like to hear more from Lynn, be sure to check back next month. PCF will feature a blog series each Friday by Lynn about her own artistic journey.