Art Classes in South Walton

Though it’s known for many things, South Walton is popular for its vibrant art scene. All throughout its coastal cities, you’ll find unique galleries, beautiful creations and pieces of art you’ll be dying to take back home with you. In addition to exploring works by local artists, visitors can also get to know the artist who created them by participating in art classes during their South Walton vacation. Here are a few places throughout South Walton where you can let out your inner artist.  

CHROMA  
This studio and gallery along 30A is run by South Walton’s 2018 Artist of the Year Kathleen Broaderick. She offers acrylic classes with step-by-step instructions that will help any participant feel like a professional!  

Gilbert Glassworks  
Gilbert Glassworks offers workshops in fusing, flameworking and furnace glass. Visitors can partake in this unique experience by learning traditional and contemporary glass working techniques.

The Shard Shop
This shop offers a unique style of art where visitors make masterpieces with shards of glass on painted canvas. The Shard Shop is a perfect activity while on your vacation! With multiple locations throughout the region, a shop will be conveniently near you no matter where you stay in South Walton.

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County  
From ceramics to pottery to painting and more, the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County offers a plethora of classes for all ages. Dedicated to supporting the arts through leadership, advocacy, funding, programs, and education in Walton County, this organization is the catalyst for the growing and preserving the arts throughout the region.  

Sharon Long in Miramar Beach  
Learn from a local artist during her Tuesday morning weekly class or schedule a private lesson for you and your party. Sharon is passionate about teaching others her craft of watercolors. From novice to professional, Sharon loves working with visitors to help them unleash their creativity.  

Sandcastle Lessons  
Did you know you can take sandcastle-building lessons in South Walton? Although it’s a different kind of art, this class is perfect for your vacation time because you don’t even have to leave the beach! This two-hour lesson features a demonstration and the tools and knowledge you’ll need to build your own perfect sandcastle. This is a great vacation activity that the entire family can enjoy!  

Published on Friday, November 8, 2019