Free Art for All
During the Bloomington Farmers Market you can enjoy FREE drop-in art making Saturday July 25 and August 22, 2026, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Rehearsal Hall at Bloomington Center for the Arts.
Everyone can play and explore with art supplies regardless of age, background or creative training.
Come with your favorite humans for free art activity stations where you can discover new materials, refine your art skills and learn new art games.
Best of all, it's free! No registration required.
Artist Open Studio
Sometimes the best thing for your creative practice is simply showing up — with other artists. Artist Open Studio is a welcoming, unstructured space where artists of all levels come together to create, connect, and inspire one another.
Each session, participants are invited to:
Share updates on their current work
Collaborate on a group project
Spend time making art alongside a supportive community of fellow creatives.
Sessions are led by artist and educator Heidi Jeub. She'll offer her expertise and feedback! This is the perfect way to carve out dedicated time for your art, get fresh perspectives and stay motivated in your practice.
Days: Wednesday
Dates: September 9, 16, October 7, 21, November 4, 18, December 2, 16, 2026
Times: 2 - 4 p.m.
Fee: $20 per session
Registration: Online at Webtrac
Creative Journaling
Journaling has never been more exciting — or more creative! From the anything-goes energy of Smash and Junk Journals to the on-location spontaneity of Urban Sketching, the expressive freedom of Visual Journaling, and beyond, there's never been more ways to put pen, paint, and personality to the page.
Heidi Jeub has explored them all, and she's here to share what she's learned. In this class you'll discover the journaling style that speaks to you, pick up tips and techniques across a range of approaches and walk away inspired to fill your pages with color, texture and your own one-of-a-kind story.
No experience necessary — just a love of creative exploration!
- Days: Wednesday
- Dates: Section One - October 7 - 28, 2026; Section Two - January 6 - 27, 2027
- Times: 6 - 8 p.m.
- Fee: $150 per section (4 sessions)
- Registration: Online at Webtrac
- Supplies: Tuition includes three different journals/sketchbooks to explore throughout the course, plus access to a wide range of art supplies.
- On Day 1, bring an existing journal or sketchbook to share with the group — we'd love to see where your creative journey has already taken you!
- Starting with Session 2, participants are welcome to bring their own favorite supplies to incorporate.
Register for any BCA Education offering and attend our Artist Open Studio for only $10!
Contact Siri Hellerman, BCA Assistant Manager at shellerman@bloomingtonmn.gov for details.
