Whimsical Wednesdays: A Regency Summer at ArtPlay
Step into a season of creativity, charm, and Regency-inspired elegance. Each Wednesday, ArtPlay invites you to explore a new hands-on workshop—from collage and calligraphy to needlepoint, watercolor, and royal icing. Guided by expert instructors, you’ll enjoy a welcoming mid-week escape filled with artistry, imagination, and delightful details worthy of the social season.
Reserve your seat, dear reader—summer’s most enchanting creative series awaits.
An Enchanting Creative Series for the Modern Maker
Dearest gentle reader, the season’s most charming creative engagement has arrived. Whimsical Wednesdays: A Regency Summer at ArtPlay invites you to indulge in an elegant world of artistry, imagination, and Regency-inspired delight. Each week, our studios transform into a haven of creativity where the romance and refinement of the “Bridgerton” era meet the joy of hands-on making.
Designed for both devoted creatives and curious newcomers, this limited workshop series celebrates beloved pastimes reimagined for today’s artist. Craft bespoke stationery in The Art of Correspondence, discover the timeless grace of needlepoint in Stitches of the Season, paint dreamy 19th-century landscapes in A Summer Promenade in Watercolor, adorn confections worthy of high society in A Royal Affair, and learn the poetic rhythm of calligraphy in The Elegant Hand.
With expert instructors, thoughtfully curated materials, and a welcoming space for exploration, each session promises not only a delightful midweek escape but the chance to build skills that linger long after summer’s end.
The ton is already buzzing, dear reader—secure your place in this most enchanting of series before the seats are spoken for.
Join us for a summer of whimsy, elegance, and unforgettable creativity at ArtPlay.
If you have any questions regarding ArtPlay classes, you may call ArtPlay at 205-975-4769 or email ArtPlayK12@uab.edu for assistance.
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The Art of Stationery: A Regency Collage Atelier
Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dearest reader, the ton agrees: nothing is quite so charming as a handwritten note delivered upon exquisite stationery. In this delightful workshop, you will craft your own bespoke...
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A Royal Affair: Delectable Designs in Icing
Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dearest gentle reader, you are cordially invited to a most delicious engagement: A Royal Affair Icing Class. Perfect for beginners, this session unveils the elegant fundamentals of decorating with royal icing. With...
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The Elegant Hand: An Introduction to Calligraphy
Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dearest gentle reader, should you wish to elevate your correspondence to the highest ranks of refinement, you are most cordially invited to The Elegant Hand, an introduction to the...
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Stitches of the Season: Needlework for the Modern Aristocrat
Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Whether destined for a drawing room cushion or a treasured keepsake, needlepoint has long been celebrated as a pastime of refinement and calm. In this introductory workshop, you...
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A Summer Promenade in Watercolor: Postcards of the Countryside
Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Step into the soft romance of a languid afternoon, where the charm of Victorian landscapes meets the sweeping elegance of the Bridgerton era. In this gentle, beginner friendly...

The Art of Stationery: A Regency Collage Atelier
Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dearest reader, the ton agrees: nothing is quite so charming as a handwritten note delivered upon exquisite stationery. In this delightful workshop, you will craft your own bespoke...

A Royal Affair: Delectable Designs in Icing
Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dearest gentle reader, you are cordially invited to a most delicious engagement: A Royal Affair Icing Class. Perfect for beginners, this session unveils the elegant fundamentals of decorating with royal icing. With...

The Elegant Hand: An Introduction to Calligraphy
Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dearest gentle reader, should you wish to elevate your correspondence to the highest ranks of refinement, you are most cordially invited to The Elegant Hand, an introduction to the...

Stitches of the Season: Needlework for the Modern Aristocrat
Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Whether destined for a drawing room cushion or a treasured keepsake, needlepoint has long been celebrated as a pastime of refinement and calm. In this introductory workshop, you...

A Summer Promenade in Watercolor: Postcards of the Countryside
Wednesday | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Step into the soft romance of a languid afternoon, where the charm of Victorian landscapes meets the sweeping elegance of the Bridgerton era. In this gentle, beginner friendly...
