Week of Events
“Origins & Beginnings” Art Exhibition
The "Origins & Beginnings" art exhibit is about looking deeply, noticing, and sharing what is found.
“Think Big” by Elizabeth Ventura
Creating large works requires not only exaggerated gestures, sweeping brush strokes, and thick paint but also broader, simpler concepts that can be seen and understood from a distance. Big work means tapping into big dreams. I thought about bold colors, distinct shapes, a mix of organic and structured elements to create a noticeable presence. Think […]
Mike King, artist
“I have been painting and drawing for over 60 years now. My mother got me my first set of watercolors when I was nine. She recognized my ability and encouraged me to take up art. I like watercolor for its wonderful way of capturing light, mood, atmosphere, and color brilliance. I have been represented by […]
“Inheritance” by Tracey (Artist) Jones
"Yema(r)ya"by Tracey (Artist) Jones won first place in the "Narratives" exhibition Please enjoy this solo show.
“Origins & Beginnings” Art Exhibition
The "Origins & Beginnings" art exhibit is about looking deeply, noticing, and sharing what is found.
“Think Big” by Elizabeth Ventura
Creating large works requires not only exaggerated gestures, sweeping brush strokes, and thick paint but also broader, simpler concepts that can be seen and understood from a distance. Big work means tapping into big dreams. I thought about bold colors, distinct shapes, a mix of organic and structured elements to create a noticeable presence. Think […]
“One Race, One Face” by Sal Patalano
Featured artist Sal Patalano will have his photography on display in the lobby of the Center.
Mike King, artist
“I have been painting and drawing for over 60 years now. My mother got me my first set of watercolors when I was nine. She recognized my ability and encouraged me to take up art. I like watercolor for its wonderful way of capturing light, mood, atmosphere, and color brilliance. I have been represented by […]
“Inheritance” by Tracey (Artist) Jones
"Yema(r)ya"by Tracey (Artist) Jones won first place in the "Narratives" exhibition Please enjoy this solo show.
“Origins & Beginnings” Art Exhibition
The "Origins & Beginnings" art exhibit is about looking deeply, noticing, and sharing what is found.
“Think Big” by Elizabeth Ventura
Creating large works requires not only exaggerated gestures, sweeping brush strokes, and thick paint but also broader, simpler concepts that can be seen and understood from a distance. Big work means tapping into big dreams. I thought about bold colors, distinct shapes, a mix of organic and structured elements to create a noticeable presence. Think […]
“One Race, One Face” by Sal Patalano
Featured artist Sal Patalano will have his photography on display in the lobby of the Center.
Mike King, artist
“I have been painting and drawing for over 60 years now. My mother got me my first set of watercolors when I was nine. She recognized my ability and encouraged me to take up art. I like watercolor for its wonderful way of capturing light, mood, atmosphere, and color brilliance. I have been represented by […]
“Inheritance” by Tracey (Artist) Jones
"Yema(r)ya"by Tracey (Artist) Jones won first place in the "Narratives" exhibition Please enjoy this solo show.
“Origins & Beginnings” Art Exhibition
The "Origins & Beginnings" art exhibit is about looking deeply, noticing, and sharing what is found.
“Think Big” by Elizabeth Ventura
Creating large works requires not only exaggerated gestures, sweeping brush strokes, and thick paint but also broader, simpler concepts that can be seen and understood from a distance. Big work means tapping into big dreams. I thought about bold colors, distinct shapes, a mix of organic and structured elements to create a noticeable presence. Think […]
“One Race, One Face” by Sal Patalano
Featured artist Sal Patalano will have his photography on display in the lobby of the Center.
Mike King, artist
“I have been painting and drawing for over 60 years now. My mother got me my first set of watercolors when I was nine. She recognized my ability and encouraged me to take up art. I like watercolor for its wonderful way of capturing light, mood, atmosphere, and color brilliance. I have been represented by […]
“Inheritance” by Tracey (Artist) Jones
"Yema(r)ya"by Tracey (Artist) Jones won first place in the "Narratives" exhibition Please enjoy this solo show.
“Origins & Beginnings” Art Exhibition
The "Origins & Beginnings" art exhibit is about looking deeply, noticing, and sharing what is found.
“Think Big” by Elizabeth Ventura
Creating large works requires not only exaggerated gestures, sweeping brush strokes, and thick paint but also broader, simpler concepts that can be seen and understood from a distance. Big work means tapping into big dreams. I thought about bold colors, distinct shapes, a mix of organic and structured elements to create a noticeable presence. Think […]
“One Race, One Face” by Sal Patalano
Featured artist Sal Patalano will have his photography on display in the lobby of the Center.
Mike King, artist
“I have been painting and drawing for over 60 years now. My mother got me my first set of watercolors when I was nine. She recognized my ability and encouraged me to take up art. I like watercolor for its wonderful way of capturing light, mood, atmosphere, and color brilliance. I have been represented by […]
“Inheritance” by Tracey (Artist) Jones
"Yema(r)ya"by Tracey (Artist) Jones won first place in the "Narratives" exhibition Please enjoy this solo show.
“Origins & Beginnings” Art Exhibition
The "Origins & Beginnings" art exhibit is about looking deeply, noticing, and sharing what is found.
“Think Big” by Elizabeth Ventura
Creating large works requires not only exaggerated gestures, sweeping brush strokes, and thick paint but also broader, simpler concepts that can be seen and understood from a distance. Big work means tapping into big dreams. I thought about bold colors, distinct shapes, a mix of organic and structured elements to create a noticeable presence. Think […]
“One Race, One Face” by Sal Patalano
Featured artist Sal Patalano will have his photography on display in the lobby of the Center.
Mike King, artist
“I have been painting and drawing for over 60 years now. My mother got me my first set of watercolors when I was nine. She recognized my ability and encouraged me to take up art. I like watercolor for its wonderful way of capturing light, mood, atmosphere, and color brilliance. I have been represented by […]
“Inheritance” by Tracey (Artist) Jones
"Yema(r)ya"by Tracey (Artist) Jones won first place in the "Narratives" exhibition Please enjoy this solo show.
Dollar Book Sale Fundraiser
A used book sale benefiting the Tom Jones Tuition Assistance Fund to help qualifying families send their child(ren) to summer camp this year.
Sunday, January 26, 2025
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January 26, 2025 -Letterhead
Letterhead
Letterhead, by Sebastian Hagelstein, follows the Protagonist's adventures through a distorted alternate reality of military letter-writing, careless judicial trials, and a government-sponsored cult community. (2024-25 Studio Project Selection)
Monday, January 27, 2025
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January 27, 2025 -Beginner Quilting
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January 27, 2025 -Bridge Club
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January 27, 2025 -Wheel Throwing
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January 27, 2025 -Rehearsal: Carrollwood Community Chorus
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January 27, 2025 -Rehearsal: Steel Magnolias
Bridge Club
The Bridge Club is open to anyone who 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.
Wheel Throwing
Students will learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel.
Rehearsal: Carrollwood Community Chorus
The Carrollwood Community Chorus is open to anyone, regardless of experience, as long as you have a song in your heart. From the campfire to the Red Carpet, members from all walks of life come together to share their gift and love of song. The chorus performs regularly at the Center, local events and has […]
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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January 28, 2025 -Mudslinger Studio Pass
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January 28, 2025 -Beginner Adult Tap
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January 28, 2025 -Wheel Throwing
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January 28, 2025 -Beginner Tai Chi
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January 28, 2025 -Beginner Belly Dancing
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January 28, 2025 -Beginner Latin Dancing
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January 28, 2025 -Lil Rembrandts
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January 28, 2025 -Avista ARC Committee
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January 28, 2025 -Kids Hip Hop!
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January 28, 2025 -Exploring Art Through Pokémon
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January 28, 2025 -Jr. Artists
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January 28, 2025 -Phase II – Annual Meeting
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January 28, 2025 -Modern Dance
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January 28, 2025 -Phase II
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January 28, 2025 -Wheel Throwing
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January 28, 2025 -Reiki I
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January 28, 2025 -Monet’s Apprentice
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January 28, 2025 -Mommy & Me Belly Dancing
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January 28, 2025 -Rehearsal: Steel Magnolias
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January 28, 2025 -Rehearsal: Carrollwood Winds
Mudslinger Studio Pass
Mudslingers Clay Open Studio Pass grants unlimited access during Open Studio Hours during a current six-week session.
Beginner Adult Tap
In this class, we will focus on basic tap steps to give a good foundation for tap dance.
Wheel Throwing
Students will learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel.
Beginner Tai Chi
Take steps to relieve insomnia, strengthen your core, improve your balance, and raise your heart rate with Tai Chi for beginners.
Beginner Belly Dancing
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.
Beginner Latin Dancing
Latin Dancing has many different styles Salsa, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Bachata, and Bolero.
Lil Rembrandts
Kids ages 5 to 7 will have fun creating original art pieces while learning about different mediums and techniques.
Exploring Art Through Pokémon
Each week, students will explore a different art style and medium through drawing, painting, and creating Pokémon.
Jr. Artists
Lessons throughout this class will involve learning and discussing techniques used throughout art history.
Modern Dance
In this modern dance class, dancers of all skill levels will explore movement through space utilizing breath and emotion.
Wheel Throwing
Students will learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel.
Reiki I
This three-week mini-session will introduce students to Reiki, its history, and how it works.
Monet’s Apprentice
Students ages 11 to 13 will learn about art history and work on projects inspired by famous artists.
Rehearsal: Carrollwood Winds
The Carrollwood Winds is a concert band comprised of local community members who are committed to performance. The band performs a wide range of literature at the high school and college level. Members of the band are not beginners or novices, rather members of the community with band experience who are looking for a venue […]
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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January 29, 2025 -Mudslinger Studio Pass
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January 29, 2025 -EveryBody Can Dance
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January 29, 2025 -Wheel Throwing
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January 29, 2025 -Creative Dance/Intro to Ballet
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January 29, 2025 -Learn to Read Music (virtual)
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January 29, 2025 -Drawing for Kids
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January 29, 2025 -Intermediate Adult Jazz & Tap
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January 29, 2025 -Intermediate & Advanced Hand Building
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January 29, 2025 -Taxes in Retirement
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January 29, 2025 -Intermediate Adult Ballet
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January 29, 2025 -Beginner Watercolor for Adults
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January 29, 2025 -Rehearsal: Steel Magnolias
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January 29, 2025 -Argentine Tango: Fundamentals
Mudslinger Studio Pass
Mudslingers Clay Open Studio Pass grants unlimited access during Open Studio Hours during a current six-week session.
EveryBody Can Dance
Join a class where everyone dances to their own beat, shakes it, and laughs while learning and building a routine each week!
Wheel Throwing
Students will learn the basics of wheel throwing by forming and throwing simple shapes on the potter’s wheel.
Creative Dance/Intro to Ballet
This class serves as a perfect introduction to dance, movement, and choreography for young children.
Learn to Read Music (virtual)
Through this virtual class, you can explore and master the symbols that express mood and flow in any piece of music.
Drawing for Kids
This 6-week drawing class is designed for children ages 8 to 10 who are excited to explore their creativity and enhance their drawing skills.
Intermediate Adult Jazz & Tap
This intermediate class will focus on jazz's rhythm and coordination as well as tap basics' steps and sounds.
Intermediate & Advanced Hand Building
Intermediate and advanced pottery students have already learned and practiced a variety of hand-building techniques and are ready to kick their skills up a notch!
Beginner Watercolor for Adults
In this class, participants will learn essential watercolor techniques including brushwork and control, color mixing and blending, water and pigment balance.
Argentine Tango: Fundamentals
Have you seen Argentine Tango in movies, stage shows, or television and thought it would be fun to learn? You can!
Thursday, January 30, 2025
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January 30, 2025 -Rehearsal: New Horizons
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January 30, 2025 -Mudslinger Studio Pass
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January 30, 2025 -Intermediate Tai Chi
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January 30, 2025 -Intermediate & Advanced Hand Building
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January 30, 2025 -Intermediate Belly Dancing
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January 30, 2025 -Kids Ballet
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January 30, 2025 -Drawing Class for Teens
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January 30, 2025 -Ballet for Life
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January 30, 2025 -Beginner Hand Building
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January 30, 2025 -American Sign Language
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January 30, 2025 -Shakespeare’s Oz Rehearsals
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January 30, 2025 -Teen Design & Paint Mural
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January 30, 2025 -Intermediate Latin Dancing
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January 30, 2025 -Rehearsal: Steel Magnolias
Mudslinger Studio Pass
Mudslingers Clay Open Studio Pass grants unlimited access during Open Studio Hours during a current six-week session.
Intermediate Tai Chi
Strengthen your mind, body, and soul with this Intermediate Tai Chi class, an extension of Beginner Tai Chi.
Intermediate & Advanced Hand Building
Intermediate and advanced pottery students have already learned and practiced a variety of hand-building techniques and are ready to kick their skills up a notch!
Intermediate Belly Dancing
Students will learn to choreograph with veils and canes and how to make music with finger cymbals.
Kids Ballet
Whether your child has previously taken ballet or is new to it, this class will be fun and teach them the basics.
Drawing Class for Teens
This six-week drawing class is designed for teens ages 11 to 13 who are excited to explore their creativity and enhance their drawing skills.
Beginner Hand Building
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.
American Sign Language
This class is designed to practice basic conversational skills, fingerspelling, numbers, and simple sentence structures, as well as receptive and expressive language skills.
Teen Design & Paint Mural
This class offers teens an enriching opportunity to engage in public art while learning from professionals.
Intermediate Latin Dancing
Learn the Salsa, Merengue, Cha-Cha, Bachata, and Bolero in this fun class for intermediate-level students.
Friday, January 31, 2025
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January 31, 2025 -Intermediate & Advanced Hand Building
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January 31, 2025 -Hand Building
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January 31, 2025 -Learn to Read Music (in-person)
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January 31, 2025 -Jazz with Jim featuring musician Melissa Petrescue
Intermediate & Advanced Hand Building
Intermediate and advanced pottery students have already learned and practiced a variety of hand-building techniques and are ready to kick their skills up a notch!
Hand Building
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.
Learn to Read Music (in-person)
Explore and master the symbols that express mood and flow in any piece of music.
Jazz with Jim featuring musician Melissa Petrescue
It's more than a jazz concert. It's time with friends.
Saturday, February 1, 2025
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February 1, 2025 -Rehearsal: Carrollwood Jukebox Big Band
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February 1, 2025 -Storybook Crafting
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February 1, 2025 -Carrollwood Village Community Garage Sale
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February 1, 2025 -Exploring Art Through Minecraft
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February 1, 2025 -(Canceled) CCC Chorus Retreat
Carrollwood Village Community Garage Sale
The Carrollwood Village Community Garage Sale is an annual public yard sale held under the trees behind the Carrollwood Cultural Center.
Exploring Art Through Minecraft
Each week, students will explore a different art style and medium through drawing, painting, and creating Pokemon.



