Classes + Workshops

Thomasville Center for the Arts believes everyone needs a space for artistic expression and purposeful creativity. Adult classes and workshops are designed to bring high quality fine arts experiences for the novice, emerging, and professional artist.

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Participants engaging in an adult art class at Thomasville Center for the Arts, exploring various artistic techniques and mediums."

Come Create With Us!

Classes and workshops at the Center are about more than making art—they’re a chance to learn, create, connect, and have a little fun along the way. Led by professional artists who love to teach, our small class sizes allow for individual guidance and encouragement, whether you’re trying something new or building on skills you already have. Laughter and conversation are always welcome in our studios, and you never know—you might just meet your next best friend across the table. Best of all, you’ll leave with a finished piece, new or improved skills, and the confidence to say, “Yes, I am an artist!”

Our calendar offers something to keep you creating all year long. Recurring monthly drawing and painting classes in oils, acrylics, and watercolors guide you through creating a specific work of art, while more in-depth workshops invite you to explore everything from papier-mâché sculpture and needle felting to candle making and more. We’re always looking for fresh creative experiences and talented artists to bring to our community—so there’s always something new to discover at the Center.

Meet Our Instructors

Hilary Allen Barrow

Thomasville artist Hilary Allen Barrow has always been drawn to the interplay of light, color, and the visual world around her. A graduate of Colorado State University with degrees in both Fine Arts and Business Administration, Hilary believes artistic talent is built through curiosity, practice, mistakes, and a willingness to keep going.

That philosophy carries into her teaching, where she strives to make art accessible, approachable, and—most importantly—fun. Whether you’re an experienced artist or convinced you “can’t draw a stick figure,” Hilary believes everyone can learn to create and enjoy the process.

Laura Patrick

Born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, Laura Patrick has been drawn to art and creativity from an early age. After studying fine art in college, she spent a decade in New York City honing her craft and building a career in design, eventually becoming the first female art director at an award-winning Manhattan design firm, where she worked with some of the world’s leading brands.

Today, Laura is back home in North Florida, where the natural beauty of the coast provides endless inspiration for her work. Days spent exploring wild beaches, fishing, hunting for shells, and enjoying the outdoors with her family find their way onto her canvas—from spoonbills in flight and swaying palms to oyster patterns, marshland sunsets, and crashing waves. Her work ranges from coastal scenes and abstracts to custom home and pet portraits.

For Laura, creating art is about noticing and preserving the beauty found in everyday moments. Her original works and commissioned pieces can be found in collections across the country, from New York City and Maine to Los Angeles and Florida.

David Junker

Thomasville artist David Junker is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans drawing, illustration, painting, mixed media, sculpture, and book illustration. He is especially well known locally for his imaginative papier-mâché sculptures, including remarkably lifelike wildlife creations that have appeared in public art installations throughout Thomasville. His work has been featured in the Thomasville Center for the Arts’ UnVacant Lot and other public art projects, including It’s a Wild Life! and Spilled Paint.

Always willing to try something new, David brings curiosity, detail, and a sense of play to his work. He is also passionate about sharing his skills with others, teaching drawing and papier-mâché workshops that encourage artists of all experience levels to explore their creativity.

Chimere Brooks

Thomasville artist and wellness practitioner Chimere Brooks brings mindfulness, creativity, and holistic wellness together through her work. A licensed therapist, Army veteran, author, and poet with nearly two decades of experience guiding others, Chimere is the founder of Sage and Cinnamon Wellness Initiatives, where she promotes peace, personal empowerment, and whole-person wellness.

Her creative practice incorporates aromatherapy, essential oils, and intentional candle making as opportunities to slow down, connect, and be fully present. Through her Mindful Making classes at Thomasville Center for the Arts, Chimere creates welcoming spaces where creativity becomes a meaningful practice for connection, reflection, and personal growth.