ART Classes, Workshops & Demos
Forstall Art offers a wide variety of Art Classes, Art Workshops, and Art Demos in a wide range of mediums. We offer something for everyone from beginner to advanced. Our classes are mainly oil painting, acrylic painting and drawing. Our workshops range from watercolor, oil painting, acrylic painting, encaustics, charcoal, markers, book arts, printmaking, figure drawing, plein air, fabric arts and more. If a class/workshop is full, please call us at 205-870-0480 to be added to a waiting list.
Calendar
Impressionistic Painting with Diane Hathcock
Join us for an impressionistic painting class with local artist Diane Hathcock at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 PM. $135 for 4 classes.
Painting Acrylic Abstracts with Madison Faile
Join us for a fun and exciting abstract acrylic painting class with Madison at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Great for beginners and experienced artists alike! Thursdays, 1:45 pm - 4:45 pm. $150 for 4 consecutive classes. Appropriate for beginners.
Caran d'Ache Experience: Elevate Your Art with Graphite & Color
Join us for an exclusive session where we’ll dive into our premium graphite and color lines—designed to elevate your creativity. Saturday, May 3, 2025. 10 AM to 12 PM. $10, includes Caran d'Ache sample.
Impressionistic Painting with Diane Hathcock
- Apr 30, 2025 01:30 pm
- Apr 30, 2025 01:30 pm
Impressionistic Painting with Diane Hathcock - Apr 30, 2025 01:30 pm
Join us for an impressionistic painting class with local artist Diane Hathcock at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 PM. $135 for 4 classes.
Cost: $ 135.00
Join us for an impressionistic painting class with local artist Diane Hathcock at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 PM. $135 for 4 classes.
Cost: $ 135.00
Painting Acrylic Abstracts with Madison Faile
- May 01, 2025 01:45 pm
- May 01, 2025 01:45 pm
Painting Acrylic Abstracts with Madison Faile - May 01, 2025 01:45 pm
Join us for a fun and exciting abstract acrylic painting class with Madison at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Great for beginners and experienced artists alike! Thursdays, 1:45 pm - 4:45 pm. $150 for 4 consecutive classes. Appropriate for beginners.
Cost: $ 150.00
Join us for a fun and exciting abstract acrylic painting class with Madison at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Great for beginners and experienced artists alike! Thursdays, 1:45 pm - 4:45 pm. $150 for 4 consecutive classes. Appropriate for beginners.
Cost: $ 150.00
Figure Drawing with Amy Peterson
- May 05, 2025 10:15 am
- May 05, 2025 10:15 am
Figure Drawing with Amy Peterson - May 05, 2025 10:15 am
Join us for a live model figure drawing class with local artist Amy Peterson at Forstall Art Center in Birmingham, AL. Mondays, 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM. 4 classes for $200. Limit 9 students.
Cost: $ 200.00
Join us for a live model figure drawing class with local artist Amy Peterson at Forstall Art Center in Birmingham, AL. Mondays, 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM. 4 classes for $200. Limit 9 students.
Cost: $ 200.00
Critique and Paint with Amy Peterson
- May 05, 2025 12:45 pm
- May 05, 2025 12:45 pm
Critique and Paint with Amy Peterson - May 05, 2025 12:45 pm
Join us for an engaging critique class with local artist Amy Peterson at Forstall Art Center in Birmingham, AL. Mondays, 12:45 PM to 2:45 PM. 4 classes for $160. Limit 10 students.
Cost: $ 160.00
Join us for an engaging critique class with local artist Amy Peterson at Forstall Art Center in Birmingham, AL. Mondays, 12:45 PM to 2:45 PM. 4 classes for $160. Limit 10 students.
Cost: $ 160.00
Clay Class "Intro to Clay" with Larry Gibson, May & June 2025
- May 05, 2025 05:30 pm
- May 05, 2025 05:30 pm
Clay Class "Intro to Clay" with Larry Gibson, May & June 2025 - May 05, 2025 05:30 pm
Join us for this fun pottery art class with local artist Larry Gibson at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. This art class is great for beginners and more advanced artists alike. Mondays, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, May 5, May 12, May 19, June 2, June 9, June 16, 2025. $250 for 6 Classes, Includes Clay and Glazes!
Cost: $ 250.00
Join us for this fun pottery art class with local artist Larry Gibson at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. This art class is great for beginners and more advanced artists alike. Mondays, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, May 5, May 12, May 19, June 2, June 9, June 16, 2025. $250 for 6 Classes, Includes Clay and Glazes!
Cost: $ 250.00
Non-Instructional Figure Drawing
- May 06, 2025 05:15 pm
- May 06, 2025 05:15 pm
Non-Instructional Figure Drawing - May 06, 2025 05:15 pm
Join us for a non-instructional figure drawing group the 1st Tuesday monthly, 5:15 - 7:15 PM. $15 per person, Cash or Venmo ONLY.
Cost: $ 15.00
Join us for a non-instructional figure drawing group the 1st Tuesday monthly, 5:15 - 7:15 PM. $15 per person, Cash or Venmo ONLY.
Cost: $ 15.00
Acrylic Painting for Beginners with Madison Faile
- May 07, 2025 10:15 am
- May 07, 2025 10:15 am
Acrylic Painting for Beginners with Madison Faile - May 07, 2025 10:15 am
Join us for an acrylic 101 painting class with Madison at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Perfect for people with no experience. Wednesdays, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm. $125 for 4 consecutive classes.
Cost: $ 125.00
Join us for an acrylic 101 painting class with Madison at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Perfect for people with no experience. Wednesdays, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm. $125 for 4 consecutive classes.
Cost: $ 125.00
The Joys of Watercolor (May) with Pam Benoit
- May 07, 2025 05:30 pm
- May 07, 2025 05:30 pm
The Joys of Watercolor (May) with Pam Benoit - May 07, 2025 05:30 pm
Join us for a fun watercolor painting class with local artist Pam Benoit at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2025. 5:30 to 7:30 pm. $125 for 4 classes, supplies needed.
Cost: $ 125.00
Join us for a fun watercolor painting class with local artist Pam Benoit at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2025. 5:30 to 7:30 pm. $125 for 4 classes, supplies needed.
Cost: $ 125.00
Acrylic Painting for Beginners with Madison Faile
- Jun 04, 2025 10:15 am
- Jun 04, 2025 10:15 am
Acrylic Painting for Beginners with Madison Faile - Jun 04, 2025 10:15 am
Join us for an acrylic 101 painting class with Madison at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Perfect for people with no experience. Wednesdays, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm. $125 for 4 consecutive classes.
Cost: $ 125.00
Join us for an acrylic 101 painting class with Madison at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Perfect for people with no experience. Wednesdays, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm. $125 for 4 consecutive classes.
Cost: $ 125.00
Watercolor Landscapes (June) with Pam Benoit
- Jun 04, 2025 05:30 pm
- Jun 04, 2025 05:30 pm
Watercolor Landscapes (June) with Pam Benoit - Jun 04, 2025 05:30 pm
Join us for a fun watercolor painting class with local artist Pam Benoit at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025. 5:30 to 7:30 pm. $125 for 4 classes, supplies needed.
Cost: $ 125.00
Join us for a fun watercolor painting class with local artist Pam Benoit at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Wednesdays, June 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025. 5:30 to 7:30 pm. $125 for 4 classes, supplies needed.
Cost: $ 125.00
Painting Acrylic Abstracts with Madison Faile
- Jun 05, 2025 01:45 pm
- Jun 05, 2025 01:45 pm
Painting Acrylic Abstracts with Madison Faile - Jun 05, 2025 01:45 pm
Join us for a fun and exciting abstract acrylic painting class with Madison at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Great for beginners and experienced artists alike! Thursdays, 1:45 pm - 4:45 pm. $150 for 4 consecutive classes. Appropriate for beginners.
Cost: $ 150.00
Join us for a fun and exciting abstract acrylic painting class with Madison at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Great for beginners and experienced artists alike! Thursdays, 1:45 pm - 4:45 pm. $150 for 4 consecutive classes. Appropriate for beginners.
Cost: $ 150.00
Caran d'Ache Experience: Elevate Your Art with Graphite & Color
- May 03, 2025 10:00 am
- May 03, 2025 10:00 am
Caran d'Ache Experience: Elevate Your Art with Graphite & Color - May 03, 2025 10:00 am
Join us for an exclusive session where we’ll dive into our premium graphite and color lines—designed to elevate your creativity. Saturday, May 3, 2025. 10 AM to 12 PM. $10, includes Caran d'Ache sample.
Cost: $ 10.00
Join us for an exclusive session where we’ll dive into our premium graphite and color lines—designed to elevate your creativity. Saturday, May 3, 2025. 10 AM to 12 PM. $10, includes Caran d'Ache sample.
Cost: $ 10.00
Gain Control Over Your Color Mixing with Artist Alisa Beck
- May 17, 2025 10:00 am
- May 17, 2025 10:00 am
Gain Control Over Your Color Mixing with Artist Alisa Beck - May 17, 2025 10:00 am
Join us for a fun and helpful acrylic paint color mixing demo with artist Alisa Beck at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Great for beginners and experienced artists alike! Saturday, May 17, 10 AM - 1 PM. $50, supplies needed.
Cost: $ 50.00
Join us for a fun and helpful acrylic paint color mixing demo with artist Alisa Beck at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Great for beginners and experienced artists alike! Saturday, May 17, 10 AM - 1 PM. $50, supplies needed.
Cost: $ 50.00
Paste Paper Pocket Sketchbooks with Rene Sears
- Jun 14, 2025 10:00 am
- Jun 14, 2025 10:00 am
Paste Paper Pocket Sketchbooks with Rene Sears - Jun 14, 2025 10:00 am
Join us for a fun hands-on book arts demo with local artist Rene Sears at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Saturday, June 14. 10 AM to 12 PM. $25, includes most supplies. Limited to 10 people.
Cost: $ 25.00
Join us for a fun hands-on book arts demo with local artist Rene Sears at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Saturday, June 14. 10 AM to 12 PM. $25, includes most supplies. Limited to 10 people.
Cost: $ 25.00
Plein Air / Urban Sketching in Watercolor with Iain Stewart
- May 22, 2025 10:00 am
- May 22, 2025 10:00 am
Plein Air / Urban Sketching in Watercolor with Iain Stewart - May 22, 2025 10:00 am
Join us with an exciting "Plein Air / Urban Sketching in Watercolor" with Iain Stewart. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, May 22, 23 & 24, 2025. 10 AM to 4 PM. $450, includes lunch on Saturday. Supplies needed.
Cost: $ 450.00
Join us with an exciting "Plein Air / Urban Sketching in Watercolor" with Iain Stewart. Thursday, Friday & Saturday, May 22, 23 & 24, 2025. 10 AM to 4 PM. $450, includes lunch on Saturday. Supplies needed.
Cost: $ 450.00
Intuitive Approaches in Watercolor with Fábio Cembranelli
- Jun 06, 2025 10:00 am
- Jun 06, 2025 10:00 am
Intuitive Approaches in Watercolor with Fábio Cembranelli - Jun 06, 2025 10:00 am
Join us for "Intuitive Approaches in Watercolor" with Brazilian artist Fábio Cembranelli. Friday & Saturday, June 6 & 7, 2025. 10 AM to 4 PM. $350, includes lunch on Saturday. Supplies needed.
Cost: $ 350.00
Join us for "Intuitive Approaches in Watercolor" with Brazilian artist Fábio Cembranelli. Friday & Saturday, June 6 & 7, 2025. 10 AM to 4 PM. $350, includes lunch on Saturday. Supplies needed.
Cost: $ 350.00
Experimenting with Watercolor and Acrylic with Marcia Hodges
- Jun 21, 2025 10:00 am
- Jun 21, 2025 10:00 am
Experimenting with Watercolor and Acrylic with Marcia Hodges - Jun 21, 2025 10:00 am
Join us for a watercolor and acrylic workshop with local artist Marcia Hodges at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Saturday, June 21, 2025. 10 AM to 4 PM. $150, supplies needed, lunch included. Limited to 8 Students.
Cost: $ 150.00
Join us for a watercolor and acrylic workshop with local artist Marcia Hodges at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Saturday, June 21, 2025. 10 AM to 4 PM. $150, supplies needed, lunch included. Limited to 8 Students.
Cost: $ 150.00
Landscape Painting with a Palette Knife with Artist Alisa Beck
- Jun 28, 2025 10:00 am
- Jun 28, 2025 10:00 am
Landscape Painting with a Palette Knife with Artist Alisa Beck - Jun 28, 2025 10:00 am
Join us for a fun oil painting workshop featuring landscapes using palette knives with artist Alisa Beck at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Saturday, March 1, 2025. 10 AM - 4 PM. $150, includes lunch, supplies needed. Limit 8.
Cost: $ 150.00
Join us for a fun oil painting workshop featuring landscapes using palette knives with artist Alisa Beck at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Saturday, March 1, 2025. 10 AM - 4 PM. $150, includes lunch, supplies needed. Limit 8.
Cost: $ 150.00
Painting Autumn Landscapes with Barbara Davis
- Sep 27, 2025 10:00 am
- Sep 27, 2025 10:00 am
Painting Autumn Landscapes with Barbara Davis - Sep 27, 2025 10:00 am
Join us for a fun oil painting workshop featuring fall landscapes with artist Barbara Davis at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Saturday, September 27, 2025. 10 AM - 4 PM. $150, includes lunch, supplies needed. Limit 10.
Cost: $ 150.00
Join us for a fun oil painting workshop featuring fall landscapes with artist Barbara Davis at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Saturday, September 27, 2025. 10 AM - 4 PM. $150, includes lunch, supplies needed. Limit 10.
Cost: $ 150.00
Getting Comfortable with Color with Julie Snidle
- Jan 16, 2026 10:00 am
- Jan 16, 2026 10:00 am
Getting Comfortable with Color with Julie Snidle - Jan 16, 2026 10:00 am
Join us for a fun and helpful oil paint color mixing workshop with artist Julie Snidle at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Great for beginners and experienced artists alike! Friday & Saturday, January 16 & 17, 10 AM - 4 PM. $350, includes some supplies, some supplies needed, includes lunch on Saturday.
Cost: $ 350.00
Join us for a fun and helpful oil paint color mixing workshop with artist Julie Snidle at Forstall Art Center, in Birmingham, AL. Great for beginners and experienced artists alike! Friday & Saturday, January 16 & 17, 10 AM - 4 PM. $350, includes some supplies, some supplies needed, includes lunch on Saturday.
Cost: $ 350.00
Art Class Attendance Policy - All students must pay the full amount for the class at the beginning of the month before going upstairs to the classroom. The payment is for four (4) consecutive classes. Classes may not be carried over to the next month. If you know that you will not be able to attend a class beforehand, talk to your teacher about scheduling a make-up session. Please be mindful that your class fee pays the teacher, who is here teaching, whether you are present or not. Please consider the purchasing of a class as the same thing as purchasing a ticket to a theater performance, a music recital, or a similar event.
Workshop Cancellation Policy - You have up until 14 days prior to the workshop for a refund of 50% of the cost of the event. If you cancel within 14 days, no refund will be provided.
