Unleash Your Inner Artist on Florida’s Historic Coast

Explore a vibrant arts scene where workshops and classes led by talented local creatives inspire beginners and seasoned artists alike to dive into their next masterpiece.

From actor’s workshops to pottery classes, let the talented artists of Florida’s Historic Coast awaken the creator within you.

It’s no surprise that Florida’s Historic Coast has always attracted explorers and innovators to its shores. After all, as the nation’s oldest city, it has a long history and renowned reputation for its scenic natural beauty and cultural diversity. So what more perfect place to hone your artistic talent or discover a new one from the many artisans, craftsman and artists that call St. Augustine home.

From learning a new painting technique for portraits to refining your skill with seascapes and landscapes, you’ll find many classes and workshops taught by experts and practitioners in the field at First Coast Cultural Center and St. Augustine Art Association. Both offer classes for interested youths in addition to their adult workshops.

Perhaps you’d like to try your hand at an entirely new medium. Have at it! The Art House offers beautiful studios where you can learn to work with clay in their wheel-throwing class, or learn a new craft using paint and all sorts of materials. They have workshops for youths and adults with all kinds of interests.

And you don’t have to be artistically inclined. Beginners of all ages can awaken their inner thespian with actor’s workshops at the renowned Limelight Theatre. A plunge into a workshop at Third Space Improv can be life-changing as participants learn to interact with total strangers and build their self-confidence—not to mention, have a blast while learning the art of improvisation.

Workshops and classes are added all the time so be sure to check Historic Coast Culture for the latest scheduled events.