Upcoming events.
Bargello Workshop
Join us on November 23rd from 10-12 for a Needlepoint Bargello workshop on both frames and in hand. Bargello is a style of needlepoint stitch. It is satisfying for beginners because it is a vertical long stitch and you see your progress faster.
The cost includes all materials, participants do not need to bring anything with them!
Golden Rod Workshop
Discover the art of dyeing with the vibrant hues of a stunning native plant: goldenrod. Her brilliant yellow blooms offer a unique and sustainable source of natural dyestuff that yields beautiful shades from soft and rich yellows to deep, golden greens. Dani Parmar will lead us in extracting color from this native plant, preparing our fibers, creating patterns with submersion dyeing, and color shifting techniques to create one-of-a-kind all natural scarves that are perfect for the season.
Golden Age Benefit Night
Come visit Golden Age Wine Garden for an SBTT benefit night! ALL proceeds from the night will benefit the studio, so bring your friends and enjoy some wine!
Linocut Printing Workshop with Jessica Leitch
Explore the art of printmaking with a Linocut Basics workshop, designed to guide you through the fundamental techniques of carving and printing your own relief print in just two hours! Perfect for beginners or those looking to refresh their skills, this workshop offers an overview of single color linocut printing. You will create prints using one of the provided templates (or your own design) and learn how to easily print linocuts.
What to Bring:
All materials and tools will be
provided, but feel free to bring any design
ideas or sketches you'd like to work with. By
the end of the workshop, you'll leave with
your own unique linocut print and the skills
to continue exploring this creative medium
on your own.
Whether you’re looking to explore a new hobby
or enhance your artistic repertoire, this
workshop is a perfect starting point. All
experience levels are welcome.
Volunteer Day at SBTT!
Join us for a rewarding day of community service at our Volunteer Workday! Whether you're a longtime SBTT volunteer or new to lending a helping hand, this event is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while connecting with fellow community members.
What to Expect:
Diverse Activities: From gardening and painting to organizing donations and cleaning, there will be a range of tasks suited to various skills and interests. We ensure that there's something for everyone!
Refreshments Provided: Stay energized with complimentary snacks and drinks throughout the day.
Training and Support: No prior experience is necessary. Our team will provide guidance and support to ensure that everyone feels comfortable and confident in their roles.
What to Bring:
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for physical activities.
A positive attitude and willingness to pitch in!
If you have any tools or materials that might be useful (e.g., gardening gloves, tools, paint rollers), feel free to bring them along.
We’re excited to welcome you to our Volunteer Workday and look forward to making a difference together! Your participation helps us build a stronger, more vibrant community.
Thank you for your support and enthusiasm. See you there!
Tara Stallworth Lee Slow Stitching On Paper Workshop
Slow Stitching on Paper: In this two-hour workshop on October 5, participants will explore the art of hand sewing on a variety of papers including photographs, postcards, and handmade papers. Tara will share simple embroidery techniques and guide participants in composing and constructing their pieces. Slow stitching is a mindful process that focuses on intention and the joy that comes from creating. Needlework can embellish, adding texture, pattern, and color. Imperfections are embraced and experimentation is encouraged!
Workshop attendees can bring their own papers to work with (not required)! ex: handmade papers, photographs, postcards, cyanotypes.
Tara Stallworth Lee works across mediums with a concentration in analog photography, papermaking, collage, and textiles. In 1992, Tara received her BS in Psychology with a minor in Art from Birmingham-Southern College. She is the 2021/22 recipient of the Alabama State Council on the Arts Gay Burke Fellowship in Photographic Art and a studio resident at Ground Floor Contemporary. In 2023 she became the inaugural artist in residence at Studio By The Tracks, a studio and gallery for adult artists with autism. For over two decades, Tara has been teaching for individuals and institutions, including The Smithsonian Associates and the Alabama Prison Arts and Education Project. Her works have received numerous awards and been exhibited locally, regionally, and across the country. Tara loves her family and dogs! She lives and works in Birmingham, Alabama.
Bare Hands Crown Making with Maria Hodge
Need a new headpiece for Día de los Muertos #22 or for other upcoming festive events? Join us at our PopUp Crown Making Class with artist Maria Hodge and make yourself two! This popup workshop is Thursday, Sept. 26 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., at Studio by the Tracks. Tickets are $35 and include enough supplies and support from Maria to create two fun and fabulous crowns!
Many of you may know Maria as Bare Hands principal La Catrina and an ambassador at Bare Hands' annual Día de los Muertos festival. You don't want to miss this opportunity to make wearable art with her and experience her infectious creativity. We can't wait to see you there! Proceeds support the teaching artist and Bare Hands, Inc.'s mission to create immersive and memorable art experiences!
Dia De Los Muertos Printmaking Workshop
On Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Bare Hands, Inc. invites you to a Pop-Up Art Class at Studio By The Tracks! 🎉
Join artist Helga Mendoza as she guides participants through an exciting printmaking class. Unleash your creativity and produce all of the funky designs your brain is waiting to release. This session is a perfect opportunity to experiment and hone your artistic skills. 🎨✨
Tickets are $35 and include all art supplies and pictures for inspiration. Proceeds from this event will support Bare Hands, Inc.’s mission to create immersive and memorable art experiences! Don’t miss out on this fun and creative evening!
Sgraffito Workshop with Leah Hamel
In this 2 day workshop, participants will create a pinch pot planter with legs and a saucer on day 1, then on day 2 we will sgraffito our planters. Pinching is one of the oldest techniques for working with clay and requires no tools other than your hands! Planters will be fired after the completion of the workshop and can be picked up two weeks later. September 21 and 28, 10am-12pm.
This workshop is free with generous help from our grant funders. Please consider donating $25 to cover material fees. Click here to donate.
About Leah:
Leah Hamel is a multidisciplinary visual artist and art educator based in Birmingham, AL. She utilizes craft based materials and techniques to create art in a contemporary context. Her work is rooted in her love for nature and an interest in how humans interact with the environment, knowingly or inadvertently. Hamel often makes use of discarded materials, such as previously used plastic or paper, transforming them through knitting, paper making, and other experimental means. She also creates both sculptural and functional ceramic objects. Her interest in creating ecologically based art is to engage people with the natural world and inspire individuals to foster a deeper connection with nature in their own community.
Volunteer Workday
Join us for a rewarding day of community service at our Volunteer Workday! Whether you're a longtime SBTT volunteer or new to lending a helping hand, this event is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause while connecting with fellow community members.
What to Expect:
Diverse Activities: From gardening and painting to organizing donations and cleaning, there will be a range of tasks suited to various skills and interests. We ensure that there's something for everyone!
Refreshments Provided: Stay energized with complimentary snacks and drinks throughout the day.
Training and Support: No prior experience is necessary. Our team will provide guidance and support to ensure that everyone feels comfortable and confident in their roles.
What to Bring:
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes suitable for physical activities.
A positive attitude and willingness to pitch in!
If you have any tools or materials that might be useful (e.g., gardening gloves, tools, paint rollers), feel free to bring them along.
We’re excited to welcome you to our Volunteer Workday and look forward to making a difference together! Your participation helps us build a stronger, more vibrant community.
Thank you for your support and enthusiasm. See you there!
Songs & Sanctuaries: A Memorial Show for Julia Jones
Julia Jones wore her artistic heart on her sleeve. She shared her talent generously and her enthusiasm openly. Her images are colored by a unique mix of sophistication and accessibility that comes from combining many years of practice, a deep love for the creative process, and a genuine eagerness to share her creativity. Her uncanny ability to interpret an object, landscape, or expression in a series of simple lines or gestural strokes is a testament to both her natural talent and her decades of dedication to artistic practice.
Originally from Atlanta, Julia’s parents were avid art collectors, and this certainly influenced her lifelong love of painting and drawing. But her early life was marked by a family tragedy that left her and her brothers orphaned. Encouraged by a relative who was an artist, her creativity was nurtured throughout her life, and she went on to be formally educated in the arts as a young adult in the early 1970s. Though the exact date is not recorded, Julia joined the Studio By The Tracks community in the 1990s and was a valued member until her death in 2022.
At the Studio, her individual creative voice could be seen in her interpretations of those subjects which brought her joy, such as regal angels, elegant landscapes, peaceful churches, cheerful birds, playful pups, and ecstatic singers. She reveled in the social space of the Studio as well, always quick with an encouraging word, a kind critique, or a thoughtful question. She was a prolific maker and took pride in sharing her work. Her special combination of technical skill, elegant style, and generosity of spirit made her a perennial favorite with collectors, fellow artists, and her Studio community.