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Classes & Events

BACC offers a spectrum of Art workshops and presentations.  Year round workshops and lectures are available in the visual,  digital, dance and music arts.  We encourage you to join us for a wonderful learning experience led by our local Montana artisans.   "Through visual storytelling, art conveys complex cultural narratives that might otherwise be lost"

Classes / Camps

Discover something new! Creative classes, workshops, and camps that bring people together to learn, explore, and make something wonderful.

Donkey Painting Class

Donkey Painting Class

Classes / CampsAdult
Instructor:
William Smith
William Smith
Date and Time:

In this 2 hour class we will paint a fun donkey on stretched canvas. Any skill level is welcome. All supplies are provided

Golden Hour - new activity every Tuesday!

Golden Hour - new activity every Tuesday!

FREE! Just for Seniors 55+

Classes / CampsAdult
Instructor:
Shelley Emslie
Date and Time:

Coffee, conversation, and a new creative activity each week!

November Tech Time- STEAM for kids

November Tech Time- STEAM for kids

Kids ages 9-12

Classes / CampsYouth
Instructor:
Shelley Emslie
Date and Time:

This is for Nov. 4, 11, 18 & Dec. 2 Where creativity meets technology! Tech Time Wednesdays at BACC are all about giving kids the chance to explore, experiment, design, and create with technology in a hands-on way. Each week will bring something different. Students might dive into digital design, 3D printing,...

November Tech Time- STEAM for kids

November Tech Time- STEAM for kids

Kids ages 6-8

Classes / CampsYouth
Instructor:
Shelley Emslie
Date and Time:

This is for Nov. 4, 11, 18 & Dec. 2 This session is set to introduce STEAM activities to 6-8 year old kids. Where creativity meets technology! Tech Time Wednesdays at BACC are all about giving kids the chance to explore, experiment, design, and create with technology in a hands-on way. Each week will bring...

Whimsical Woodland Garland

Whimsical Woodland Garland

Metal Embossing

Classes / CampsAdult
Instructor:
Jeanne Wendland
Jeanne Wendland
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Step into an enchanted forest of creativity with Jeanne Wendland! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the art of metal embossing as you create a collection of charming woodland-inspired designs. Jeanne will guide you through adding texture, patterns, and decorative details before bringing your pieces together as a...

Creators Lab

Creators Lab

for 6-16 yr old students

Classes / CampsYouth
Instructor:
BACC Instructor
BACC Instructor
Date and Time:

Big ideas need room to grow. Creators Lab is an open-ended creative space where kids ages 9-16 can dream up an idea, explore something they are curious about, and turn that curiosity into a project of their own. There is no assigned project and no one-size-fits-all outcome. Students choose what they want to...

Creative Roots: ARTspark

Creative Roots: ARTspark

Every Friday, for 3-5 year old kids

Classes / CampsYouth
Instructor:
BACC Instructor
BACC Instructor
Date and Time:

Art Spark is where our littlest creators begin their journey at BACC. Designed for ages 3–5, this joyful, hands-on class invites young children to explore color, texture, movement, and imagination in a warm and welcoming studio space. Through painting, clay play, sensory art, storytelling, and music-inspired...

Santa’s Workshop: Come make a gift!

Santa’s Workshop: Come make a gift!

Pop in, pick a project, and make something merry!

Classes / CampsYouthAdult
Instructor:
Shelley Emslie
Date and Time:

Santa called. He's outsourcing the workshop this year!

Sew Easy Leaf Bowl

Sew Easy Leaf Bowl

Classes / CampsAdult
Instructor:
Ashley Heward
Date and Time:

A little fabric, a little stitching, and a whole lot of fall color! Join Ashley Heward to sew your own decorative fall leaf bowl. It’s a cheerful handmade accent for your autumn home, and a fun way to spend a creative morning.

Ceramics Open Studio

Ceramics Open Studio

W/ reservation, for students currently registered in ceramics courses.

Classes / CampsCeramics
Instructor:
BACC Instructor
BACC Instructor
Date and Time:

A relaxed ceramics studio session for students currently registered in a monthly course. Use the time to practice on the wheel or glaze your current project.  Limited space- Reservations required - email director@baccbigfork.org to reserve a wheel!

Gingerbread workshop!

Gingerbread workshop!

This is for kids ages 13-17

Classes / CampsYouthExhibits & EventsEvents
Instructor:
Kendra Expinoza
Date and Time:

Registration open

Portrait Drawing Class

Portrait Drawing Class

Classes / CampsYouthAdult
Instructor:
William Smith
William Smith
Date and Time:

In this 2 hour class we will draw from an image on screen. All skill levels welcome. In the first half of the class, we will construct the facial features and proportions. In the second hour of the class, we focus on form and shading. All supplies are included.

Sew Easy: Gnome

Sew Easy: Gnome

Big Hats, Fluffy Beards & Holiday Fun!

Classes / CampsAdult
Instructor:
Ashley Heward
Date and Time:

Get ready for a little holiday magic! Join us for a fun and festive sewing class where you'll create your very own whimsical Christmas gnome, complete with a floppy winter hat, fluffy beard, and adorable little nose! Whether you're new to sewing or already love stitching up handmade treasures, this charming little...

Kids Gingerbread Workshop

Kids Gingerbread Workshop

Kids ages 6-12

Classes / CampsYouthExhibits & EventsEvents
Instructor:
BACC Instructor
BACC Instructor
Date and Time:

This is a preregistered workshop!

Give it a Whirl

Give it a Whirl

Intro to wheel throwing

Classes / CampsAdult
Instructor:
Bea Ettinger
Date and Time:

Ever wanted to try your hand at the pottery wheel.. or give it another try? Here's your chance to get a little messy, have a lot of fun, and see what you can create! Join us at BACC's Ceramics Studio for a playful, hands-on introduction to wheel throwing. Learn the basics of centering clay, shaping your...

Bigfork Art / Cultural Center

We are an creative and educational hub in Bigfork that inspires people of all ages through a wide variety of workshops, lectures, and learning opportunities. BACC shares cultures through art and story stewardship. This is BACC’s way of bridging the connection between our past and the future we wish for our children, ourselves, and our world. As determined by the Internal Revenue Service Code, Bigfork Art and Cultural Center is a 501(c)3 organization, exempt from federal income tax. Bigfork Art and Cultural Center's tax identification number is 366212000. 

525 Electric Avenue
Bigfork, Montana

406-885-9010 | director@baccbigfork.org