28 Birmingham fall art classes 2026: picks for adults + kids

Move over fall baking—crafting is our new favorite fall hobby, and Birmingham has tons of spots where you can get your craft on this harvest season. Whether you love painting, pottery, photography, or mixed medium, these fall art classes and activities in Birmingham will get your creative juices flowing–and you might just get some fall decor out of it, too! Read on to see some of the top fall art classes for all ages in Birmingham this season, including a handful of free classes.

Fall painting classes in Birmingham

1. Paint on a Silk Scarf with Chris Cruz

• What: Hop on the silk scarf trend this season and create a totally unique piece you’ll want to wear again and again. Transform a 100% silk scarf into a wearable work of art using fabric dyes and stencils, all led by talented art teacher Chris Cruz.
• When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 10AM-12PM
• Where: Alabama Art Supply, 1006 23rd St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Cost: $75
• Details

2. Painting for Adults: Beginning Watercolors

• What: Ideal for beginners looking for an introduction to the world of watercolors, this 7-class course covers everything you need to know, from the best products, top techniques, composition, and how to blend all of these together.
• When: Tuesdays, October 20-December 8, 2026 (no class November 24) | 12:30-2:30PM or 6-8PM
• Where: Samford Academy of the Arts, 1939 S Lakeshore Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Cost: $310
• Details

3. Painting for Adults: Acrylics

• What: Learn the basics of painting with acrylics, including color theory, color mixing, creating compositions and painting techniques, through creating your own paintings with the guide of an instructor.
• When: Thursdays, October 22-December 10, 2026 (no class on November 26) | 5:45-7:45PM
• Where: Samford Academy of the Arts, 1939 S Lakeshore Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Cost: $310
• Details

4. Corks and Crafts at Chateau Bevvy Winery ~ DIY Wine Glass Painting

• What: Sip some wine while painting a glass that’s sure to be the next one you reach for when you enjoy a drink at home. Pinspiration’s staff of artists will be on hand with tips and to answer any questions and guide you along the journey of making your masterpiece.
• When: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 6-8PM
• Where: Chateau Bevvy Winery, 1930 1st Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020
• Cost: $35
• Details

5. Atmospheric Watercolors with Heather Hyatt

• What: Learn the dynamics of working with watercolors in this class led by artist and teacher Heather Hyatt. Students will play with color and texture through layering, color blending and atmospheric techniques.
• When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 10AM-12PM
• Where: ArtPlay, 1006 19th St. South, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Cost: $50
• Details

6. Up Close: Inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe

• What: Get up close and personal with the work of Georgia O’Keeffe like you never have before. The first portion of this class will explore the famous artist’s works, including how she used scale, cropping, simplified form, composition and color to set her works apart. Then, you can pick up your paint brush and choose a floral subject to create your own O’Keeffe-inspired work of art.
• When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 2-4PM
• Where: Alabama Art Supply, 1006 23rd St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Cost: $25
• Details

7. Watercolor Basics: Landscapes

• What: Perfect for anyone wanting to learn the basics of watercolor, this intro class starts students off by teaching core techniques and provides step-by-step instruction while being guided by a reference image to paint.
• When: Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 6-8PM
• Where: MAKEbhm, 4000 3rd Ave S Ste 102, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Cost: $65
• Details

8. Pet Portraits: Color with Attitude!

• What: Calling all pet parents: this is definitely the art class you want to take this season. Bring a picture of your furry family member and transform their face into a truly one-of-a-kind work of art, with unique splashes of color inspired by his or her personality.
• When: Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 2-4PM
• Where: Alabama Art Supply, 1006 23rd St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Cost: $50
• Details

Fall pottery classes in Birmingham

9. Art Foundations: Clay Hand-building

• What: If you’ve wanted to dabble in the art of hand-building pottery, then this two-part intro class is for you. In the first class, students will experiment with form, texture and design to build a decorative or functional piece. In the second class, students will have the chance to glaze and finish their piece before its final firing.
• When:
  • Part 1-Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 2-4PM
  • Part 2-Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 11AM-1PM
• Where: Alabama Art Supply, 1006 23rd St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Cost: $25/class
• Details

10. Polymer Clay Jewelry with Rhonda Henry

• What: Create your own statement-making earrings in this class that encourages students to craft their own designs through the use of color, texture and pattern. Bonus: you get to leave with your wearable work of art!
• When: Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 2-5:30PM
• Where: ArtPlay, 1006 19th St. South, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Cost: $75
• Details

11. Pottery: Hand-Building & Wheel-Throwing

• What: This beginner-friendly 7-class course covers introductions to both hand-building and wheel-throwing pottery techniques, along with glazing and decorating techniques.
• When: Tuesdays, October 20-December 8, 2026 (no class November 24) | 10AM-12PM
• Where: Samford Academy of the Arts, 1939 S Lakeshore Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Cost: $310
• Details

12. October Pottery Night @ Back Forty

• What: Create a truly spooky masterpiece in this pottery night. Students get to choose their project—a ghost, pumpkin or serving bowl—as instructors guide them each step of the way.
• When: Monday, October 26, 2026 | 6:30-8:30PM
• Where: Back Forty Birmingham, 3201 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Cost: $75
• Details

13. Ceramics: Hand-building Ornaments

• What: Get ahead of the holiday season with this festive craft night. This two-part course takes students through the full ceramics process, with the first class focusing on small-scale sculpting and the second on the fundamentals of underglazing.
• When:
  • Part 1: Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 5:30-8:30PM
  • Part 2: Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 5:30-8:30PM
• Where: MAKEbhm, 4000 3rd Ave S Ste 102, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Cost: $145
• Details

14. Ceramic: Beginner Throwing

• What: This three-week course gives students an in-depth introduction to every step in crafting a wheel-thrown piece of ceramic. Participants will learn the basics of throwing, trimming and glazing, and when you’re done, you’ll get to take home your very own hand-crafted piece of pottery.
• When: Mondays, November 9, 16, and 23, 2026 | 6-8PM
• Where: MAKEbhm, 4000 3rd Ave S Ste 102, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Cost: $145
• Details

Other fall art classes in Birmingham

15. Beyond: Bookmaking Basics

• What: There’s nothing better than the smell of a new book—other than making that new book yourself. In this workshop, students will learn different types of decorative single signature sewing styles through sewing 3-4 soft-back books.
• When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 12-3:30PM
• Where: MAKEbhm, 4000 3rd Ave S Ste 102, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Cost: $115
• Details

16. Stained Glass: Copper Foil (Beginners)

• What: Learn the basics of this time-honored art by cutting and refining glass pieces to create your own stained glass window.
• When: Tuesdays, October 20-December 15, 2026 (no classes November 17 & 24) | 12-2PM or 6-8PM
• Where: Samford Academy of the Arts, 1939 S Lakeshore Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Cost: $340
• Details

17. Adult Creative Art

• What: The perfect beginners’ artist course, this 7-class series starts students out with practicing basic drawing skills and builds on those in classes experimenting with acrylic painting of flowers, landscape or architecture, as well as the opportunity to learn basket weaving.
• When: Wednesdays, October 21-December 9, 2026 (no class on November 25) | 10AM-12PM
• Where: Samford Academy of the Arts, 1939 S Lakeshore Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Cost: $310
• Details

18. Printmaking: Intro to Relief Printing

• What: This ancient art is becoming less and less common, making now the perfect time to learn. Combine 2D and 3D artforms through this process that includes designing, drawing and carving to create a “block” used for printing.
• When: Wednesdays, October 21-December 9, 2026 (no class November 25) | 6-8PM
• Where: Samford Academy of the Arts, 1939 S Lakeshore Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Cost: $340
• Details

19. Photographing Your Art

• What: The perfect class for artists looking to showcase their talents, in this workshop Birmingham’s “Photo Guru,” Steve Higginbotham, will teach participants how to take professional-looking photography with their cellphone through the mastery of lighting, positioning, composition and phone settings.
• When: Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 2-4PM
• Where: Alabama Art Supply, 1006 23rd St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Cost: $25
• Details

20. Full Moon Junk Journaling

• What: If you’ve never been to this recurring meetup, there’s no better time to start than spooky season. Grab your journal (+ any personal scraps you might want to include) and join this community-based event—they’ll provide additional supplies, like vintage paper, stickers and washi tape.
• When: Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 5-6PM
• Where: The Craft Room, 169 Oxmoor Rd Ste 109, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Cost: $15
• Details

21. Textiles: Dirty Quilting

• What: Grab your sewing machine and join this no-pressure, beginner-friendly quilting class that focuses on the joy of quilting rather than finding perfection in the art.
• When: Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2026 | 6-8PM
• Where: MAKEbhm, 4000 3rd Ave S Ste 102, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Cost: $176
• Details

22. Fused Glass: Bent Stringer Coasters

• What: Looking to learn the fundamentals of fused glass? This single-session workshop teaches students to bend and shape small strings of glass over a small flame and then add those to glass squares to create a one-of-a-kind coaster set.
• When: Friday, November 6, 2026 | 6:30-8:30PM
• Where: MAKEbhm, 4000 3rd Ave S Ste 102, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Cost: $86
• Details

23. Fused Glass: Bubble Grid Dish

• What: Create your very own food-safe and totally unique piece of servingware in this class. Instructor Sharon Welton will guide students through arranging strings of glass into a grid pattern and trapping tiny bubbles to create a fused glass dish.
• When: Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 10AM-12PM
• Where: MAKEbhm, 4000 3rd Ave S Ste 102, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Cost: $115
• Details

Fall family-friendly art classes in Birmingham

24. Art Fusion for Teens

• What: Specifically designed for teens aged 13-17, this 7-class series encourages students to experiment with different mediums, such as pottery, acrylic and watercolor painting and drawing, under the guidance of instructor Emma Knowles.
• When: Tuesdays, October 20-December 8, 2026 (no class November 24) | 4-5:30PM
• Where: Samford Academy of the Arts, 1939 S Lakeshore Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Cost: $310
• Details

25. Clay Handprint Turkey Class

• What: Make a keepsake that you’ll bring out every Thanksgiving in this family-friendly class. Parents will assist children in crafting their turkey body, then use their clay handprint for the feathers and return a week later to paint.
• When: Thursdays, October 22 + 29 and November 5, 2026 | 4-5PM
• Where: DoItYourself Crafts, 1909 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, AL 35209
• Cost: $15 + additional fee based on size of handprint
• Details

26. Art for Children

• What: In this 7-class series, kids are invited to learn more about some of the world’s most influential artists, as well as experimenting with their methods, like paint, graphite, clay, paper and other mediums. Classes are designed for children ages 6-8.
• When: Mondays, October 26-December 14, 2026 (no class on November 23) | 4-5:30PM
• Where: Samford Academy of the Arts, 1939 S Lakeshore Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Cost: $295
• Details

27. Lino Prints Class

• What: Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to learn how to make their own lino prints and craft custom stamps and mini works of art.
• When: Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 10AM-12PM
• Where: Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest, 1221 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
• Cost: FREE
• Details

28. DIY Fall Decor Class

• What: Create your own totally unique fall bunting to display at this teen craft lab event, for grades 6-12.
• When: Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 10AM-12PM
• Where: Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest, 1221 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
• Cost: FREE
• Details

Find your fall art class in Birmingham