Whether you’re looking to explore, develop, or re-visit a hobby, meet new people, or enjoy a date night or fun night out with friends, colleagues, or family, we have classes for you. With a mix of stand-alone (one-time) classes and recurring series, keep an eye on our programs calendar throughout the year! We have classes and workshops on weekdays, evenings, and weekends to meet a variety of schedules. Please contact the Director of Programs with any questions:
4:30 PM-6:30 PM
$45 members, $55 non-members


Friday - Sunday, 10 AM - 5 PM
October 13, 14, and 15
First Coast Cultural Center
$300

Pen and Ink Drawing and Watercolor Painting with Charlotte Chastain: Inspired by van Gogh (Few spaces left!)
Tuesdays, 10 AM - 12 PM
October 3 - November 7 (6 sessions)
First Coast Cultural Center
$200
Nature Journaling with the Change of Seasons with Elaine Bergstrom
Tuesdays, 10:00am-12:00pm
October 10-31, (4 sessions) outdoors at Bird Island Park, Ponte Vedra
$175
As the weather cools off, reconnect with nature through mindful sketching. Record your observations with curiosity of the outdoors using a nature journal /sketchbook.
Acquire techniques to draw and paint with watercolor through demonstrations, observations and discussion.
Notice the changes of nature at this time of year specific to this region of Florida.
Experimental Photo Transfer Workshop with Matthew Abercrombie
Saturday, November 4, 10 AM - 1 PM
First Coast Cultural Center
$75
This workshop for ages 16 + will explore the experimental printmaking process of photo transfer. Participants can work with existing photos, photos from their phone or create all new images during the workshop. This is a mixed media process so be prepared to use water, paper, ink and a little bit of elbow grease. We will have fun making unique one of a kind pieces with a process that is perfect for those that "can't even draw a stick figure". Please bring old photos or photos on your phone and be ready to enjoy the process!
The Land and the Sea: Acrylic painting workshop inspired by Impressionist Masters, Pissarro, van Gogh, and Monet with Charlotte Chastain
Friday and Saturday, November 17 and 18, 10:00am-3:00pm
First Coast Cultural Center
$185
Art History Presentation
Jacksonville and the Origins and History of American Art
Join us for an exciting lecture and refreshments in our new building
January 26, 10:00 am
Presented by:
P. Scott Brown, Ph.D.
Professor of Art History
Department of Art, Art History & Design
University of North Florida
$15 non-members, $10 members
First Coast Cultural Center- Sawgrass Village location
For more information, please contact Silvia Romero, Director of Programs at 904-280-0614 ext.1206 or
Don’t miss your opportunity to unleash your creativity in one of our many art classes and workshops. If you are an artist, novice or professional, we have programs that will enhance your creative process. Please review our Program Policies before registering. If you are unsure about the status of your membership, please call 904-280-0614 ext. 1206. If you would like to become a member of First Coast Cultural Center, please visit membership. Supplies are not included unless otherwise noted. Our dedicated hotel sponsor, Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville/Ponte Vedra, provides special room rates for First Coast Cultural Center workshop attendees, click here to learn more and book a room to use during your workshop.
These programs are sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, National Endowment for the Arts, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.