Community Programs are a great way to connect!
Socialize in a group with a common interest of creating beautiful art.
Classes are open to the public and held at a variety of locations.

Fueling Creativity Through Partnerships


Community Programs are proudly sponsored by Marathon Petroleum Corporation

UPCOMING COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Classes are step-by-step instruction ensuring participants are successful and having a great time!
RSVP is required, details listed in each class’s details

REGISTRATION GUIDELINES

  • All Programming must be registered for ahead of time.

  • A minimum of 5 students is necessary to hold class.​​

  • If you can no longer attend a class you've registered for, please let us know as soon as possible. 48-hour notice is required for a refund.

  • Registrations may be transferrable to other dates and people, but please give us at least 24 hour notice.

UPCOMING CLASSES:

Click the name of each class below for registration!

Join us for a painting class designed for all ages and abilities! Your instructor will take you step-by-step through the painting process, making this achievable for everyone in the room - whether you're a seasoned pro or never picked up a paint brush in your life.

painting classes

2026 AMA Findlay Community Painting 
-All ages $15/participant

-2nd Thursdays at 6-7pm

  • March 12

  • April 2 (First Thursday)

Leipsic Community Center Painting Class
-All ages, $15/participant

-Register with the Leipsic Community Center

- 1st Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm

EXTRA SPECIAL classes At the ama studio

Free Classes for Individuals with Parkinson’s & their Caregivers & Friends - Funded by the Hancock County Parkinson’s Network.

  • This event is a free, 1-hour guided art class for individuals with Parkinson’s and their support network.

    Participants will use painting and clay to exercise fine motor skills, reduce stress, and connect with others. Open to anyone living with Parkinson’s, along with caregivers, family, friends, and neighbors. No art experience required.

  • AT 50 NORTH: at 9:30-10:30am

    • 1/22

    • 2/19

    • 3/24

    • 4/7

  • AT YOUR FACILITY:

    • Are you or a loved one part of a support group or senior facility? We can come to you! Contact Inci at Inci@awakeningmindsart.org for more details.

  • DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE.

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2026 Paint & Plant with Oh Happy Rea Plant Shop (At AMA)

  • Paint terra cotta pots with Awakening Minds - your AMA instructor is there to guide you! Then pick your plant, learn about proper planting and growing tips, add premium soil, and plant inside your brand new pot! Oh Happy Rea Plant Shop will answer your plant growing questions! 

    $30/participant - This class includes:

    • Paint, 3 inch pot, & tools

      Ideas & instruction

      Plant of choice

      Premium soil & potting tools

      Plant expertise

  • January 22, 6:30-8pm

  • April 23, 6:30-8pm

  • July 23, 6:30-8pm

  • October 22, 6:30-8pm

Summer Programs

(on mobile - keep scrolling to see class options)

If you’re interested in any classes and would like to receive a reminder when the registration pages are created, fill out the short form here.

classes for all ages

Painting on Wooden Pallets $15/student

  • May 1st, 6-7pm

Paper Mache Workshop (2-day class) $30/student

  • June 20th, 10-noon & June 27th, 10-11am

Mask-making Workshop (2-day class) $40/student

  • using plaster bandages

  • June 22nd & 23rd 10-noon

Textured Painting $15/student

  • July 10th, 5:30-6:30pm

kids classes

My Favorite Animals $15/student

  • Wednesdays in June, July, August, 10-11am

Messy Art Camp $45/student (includes a t-shirt)

  • Tues, Wed, Thurs - June 16-18th, 1:30-2:30pm

My Adult & Me Preschool Painting

  • $20 for 1 child & 1 adult, $10/child add on

  • June 8th 10-11am

  • July 21st 10-11am

Paper Chameleon Making $15/student

  • April 3rd, 5:30-6:30pm

teen & adult classes

Messy Art Camp (older version!) $45/student, includes a t-shirt

  • For teens & adults

  • Tues, Wed, Thurs - July 14-16th, 6-7pm

Origami Kusadama Flower $10/student

  • June 29th, 6-7pm

Creative Wellness - for high schoolers

  • FREE to participate

  • 2-day class

  • June 6th and June 16th 6-8pm

Journey to Belonging Collaboration - for 16 years and older; this class is designed for adults

  • FREE to participate

  • 5-day class + gallery art show to follow

  • June 2, 4, 9, 11, 16th, 5-8:30pm

Brewing Green in Bowling Green: Sippin’ & Painting
-Contact Brewery to RSVP (Facebook page)
-Every 3rd Tuesday, 6pm

50 North

  • Register through 50 North. Find programming information in The Navigator

  • Every 4th Monday at 10am

False Chord Brewing: Painting with Pints
— Every 3rd Wednesday of the month until March

  • Register with False Chord

Stay tuned for more inspirations!