Carrollwood Cultural Center

"Autumn Colors" Art Exhibit
2023-10-03, 2023-10-02, 2023-09-30, 2023-09-29 | Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road Tampa, Fl 33618
On display in the Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center:
Main Theatre Gallery: Autumn Colors presented by the Gallery at Carrollwood Cultural Center
Autumn Colors is inspired by the seasonal changing of leaves’ colors as temperatures drop and daylight shrinks in the northern hemisphere.
Autumn Colors Winning Pieces

Additional exhibits currently on display:
Atrium Gallery: To be announced

Lobby Gallery: Far from the Tree by Peggy Roberts

Corridor Gallery: As We Are by Maritza Rodriguez

Artist Corner: Artwork by Emily Stehle

Women Authors Book Group
2023-10-02 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Meeting Room II, 4537 Lowell Road Tampa, Fl 33618
All meetings will be held on Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Carrollwood Cultural Center unless otherwise indicated or decided by the Group. (Book Planning Night is not held at the Center.) Simultaneous Zoom links will be provided when possible. For more information, please get in touch with Group Leader Debbie Doliner at debdoliner@gmail.com.
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Adult Ballet (Intermediate)
2023-10-02 18:45 - 20:15 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
This intermediate class meets three times a week to focus on ballet techniques for the intermediate dancer.
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Wheel Throwing
2023-10-02 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-09-28 13:00 - 15:30 | Ceramics / Pottery Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Students will learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel.
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FL Drama Kids
2023-10-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Community Room, 4537 Lowell Road
Kids drama classes

Bridge Club
2023-10-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Community Room, 4537 Lowell Road
Bridge ClubThe Bridge Club is open to anyone that knows how to play bridge and wants to spend their Monday afternoons with a great group of people. Whether you have been playing a couple of years, or many years, you will have a great time with this fun group. Newcomers are welcome.
For more information, please contact Lana Hopkins at thecrazylady@live.com.

Gentle Hatha Yoga
2023-10-02 11:00 - 12:30 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
This class will teach you basic yoga in a gentle way.
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Chair Yoga
2023-10-02 10:00 - 10:45 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Chair Yoga is a form of yoga practiced on a chair or standing using a chair for support.
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"Far from the Tree" by Peggy Roberts
2023-10-02, 2023-09-30, 2023-09-29 | Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road Tampa, Fl 33618
“Uncommon thinkers reuse what common thinkers refuse.” – J.R.D. Tata
Whether an uncommon thinker or just a seeker of uncommon art materials, mixed-media artist Peggy Roberts challenges herself daily to transform Florida’s very common cast-offs into colorful, whimsical creatures.
Peggy repurposes palm fronds and seed pods others throw away, metamorphosing them with jigsaw and acrylic paints – adding eyelashes, manes, and other features from additional palm tree parts.
Hailing from Bradenton, Florida – just a bit south of Tampa – Peggy is rarely frond-less. She continues to be influenced by the area’s many varied palm trees. She is inspired by the opportunity to excite others with her repurposed artwork.

Artist Statement
In Florida, we step over them, swerve to avoid hitting them, and pile them at the curb for collection. But one day, I picked one up and studied it. And at that moment, I fell in love with palm fronds. Often, I see my next piece in a frond or seedpod. Just as often, I search my tangled stockpile for one I can transform.
My jigsaw takes my sketch from paper to frond; then I sand the edges until smooth. I mix acrylics with a paint additive to smooth them and slow drying time. For some pieces, I paint directly on the frond’s surface. When working with curved or deeply grooved fronds, I paint on a flat surface and, once dry, affix the paint to the frond. This technique also allows me to add wrinkles and folds when needed.
Depending on the creature, I add eyelashes, manes, tusks, etc. – all made from palm tree parts – then seal the front and back.
I find joy in repurposing materials most people throw away. And I am thrilled when people tell me my whimsical creatures make them smile.
– Peggy Roberts, Frond Artist

Additional exhibits currently on display:
Main Gallery: Autumn Colors presented by The Gallery
Atrium Gallery: To be announced

Lobby Gallery: Far from the Tree by Peggy Roberts

Corridor Gallery: As We Are by Maritza Rodriguez

Artist Corner: Artwork by Emily Stehle

Rehearsal: Carrollwood Jukebox
2023-09-30 09:00 - 12:00 | The Studio, 13345 Casey Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
This is a private rehearsal.

Teen Wheel Throwing
2023-09-29 16:00 - 18:30 | Ceramics / Pottery Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Students ages 13 to 17 will be introduced to the art of wheel-throwing pottery as well as basic design techniques to create functional and nonfunctional clay objects.
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Tai Chi
2023-09-29 15:30 - 16:30, 2023-09-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Take steps to relieve insomnia, strengthen your core, improve your balance, and raise your heart rate with Tai Chi for beginners.
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Belly Dancing
2023-09-29 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Sure, you can do crunches, but why crunch when you can dance? Belly dancing is a ton of fun, but there are a lot of health benefits, too.
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Hand Building
2023-09-29 13:00 - 15:30
Students will be introduced to the hand building of pinch, coil, and slab and basic design techniques to create functional and non-functional clay objects.
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Hand Building
2023-09-29 10:00 - 12:30, 2023-09-28 18:00 - 20:30 | Ceramics / Pottery Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States

Maximize Social Security
2023-09-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Meeting Room II, 4537 Lowell Road Tampa, Fl 33618
Tim Hoppes w/ Big State Financial of FL, LLC

Stained Glass for Beginners
2023-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Art Room II, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Create a polished, uniquely YOU stained glass piece in this beginner 3-week session.
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American Sign Language
2023-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Community Room, 4537 Lowell Road
A two-hour ASL introductory course that meets twice a week for 6 weeks.
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Ballet for Life
2023-09-28 17:00 - 18:15 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
A ballet class to help you live your best life.
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Latin Dancing
2023-09-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Dance Studio, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Learn the Salsa, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Bachata, and Bolero in this fun class.
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Recycled Art & Design
2023-09-28 11:15 - 12:45 | Art Room II, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa, FL, 33618, United States
Students will creatively design and construct art pieces and sculptures from recycled items.
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