Upcoming events.

Copper Electroforming Workshop Part 2
Jun
14

Copper Electroforming Workshop Part 2

Makers + magic-lovers, this one’s for you! ✨⁠
Join SBTT Artist-in-Residence @laurenfrancesevans for a two-day copper electroforming workshop where you’ll turn everyday treasures into wearable art. 🔨🌿⁠
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📅 June 7 & 14 | 10 AM–12 PM⁠
📍 Studio By the Tracks⁠
🎟 Donation-based | Ages 8+ | All materials provided!⁠
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Learn how to prep natural/found objects, apply conductive coatings, and use electroforming to create something one-of-a-kind. Bring your own tiny treasures (leaves, shells, crystals, insects, etc.) or use ours!⁠
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⚡️Spots are super limited (12 max), so snag yours soon!⁠

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Art from the Heart
Jul
10

Art from the Heart

Art from the Heart is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Join us on Thursday, July 10 at Protective Stadium for art, community, and fun!

Bid on artwork, trips, and other great bundles in the silent auction while you mingle with SBTT artists, enjoy light bites and drinks, and support the longest-running Progressive Arts Studio in the Southeast!

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Arts N Rhythm Youth Camp
Jul
21
to Jul 24

Arts N Rhythm Youth Camp

We welcome you to apply to our 2025 mini summer day camp! The camp will be an arts and music collaboration in partnership with Shaheed and DJ Supreme. at K.R.U. (Knowledge, Rhythm, and Understanding) bringing visual arts, music, and movement together for a sensory friendly experience. We will have a rotation of activities, breaks, and group activities planned by staff and visiting artists.

Please email sam@studiobythetracks.org for more information or any questions. 

Details:

WHERE: 
Studio By The Tracks, 301 20th St South Irondale AL 35210.

WHEN:
->July 21st & 22nd for ages 10-15
->July 23rd & 24th for ages 16+ between 9am-3pm.
*Drop off will be between 8:45-9am 
*Pickup will be between 3-3:15pm.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:
To ensure that we are able to meet the needs of all the artists, please be sure that youth parents/caregivers and participants agree to the following:

-> Participants must be 10+ years of age

-> Participants must have a strong desire to create and be willing to try new processes

-> Participants must have their own transportation, and their parents/caregivers/transportation must be available to drop them off between 8:45-9:00am and pick them up each camp day between 3:3:15pm. We will have a sign-in sheet and sign-out sheet that will need to be signed each day, where ID will be verified. Please note if you need another pick-up name noted.

-> Participants must be comfortable in a group setting of 10+ people including students and staff. Repeated disruptive, unsafe, or bullying behavior that is not conducive to our community space cannot be accommodated.

-> Participants must be able to attend to their own basic needs (restroom, etc) (unless accompanied by a caregiver able to be present onsite but outside the classroom space).

-> Please pack any sensory aides, technology, or communication devices the student may need to feel more comfortable. Anything that you feel may be helpful to them and safe to bring. Keep in mind we are in a community art studio and will try our best to ensure a welcoming, safe, and comfortable environment but cannot be held liable if anything is damaged in the space. 

-> Accepted students are invited to attend free of charge, as this 1st pilot camp experience has been funded by grants, sponsorships, and local support.

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DESERT TERRARIUM WORKSHOP
Aug
23

DESERT TERRARIUM WORKSHOP

Single Class – Desert Terrarium Workshop

A fun, hands-on experience where participants learn how to create a miniature desert ecosystem using succulents and cacti in a glass container. They'll learn about houseplants and their care, and leave with their living art piece—plus a gift bag!

Single Class – Air Plant Framing

Hands-on class where participants will frame preserved moss alongside living air plants. They will learn about epiphytic plants, how to care for them, and craft their own unique, framed nature piece. Includes a gift bag!

Multi-Class – Concrete Pottery (2-Part Series)

In this two-part workshop, participants will explore the basics of working with concrete.

Class 1: Learn the fundamentals and pour their own concrete mix into pre-made molds.

Class 2: Unmold, sand, and seal your pieces.

Each participant will take home up to three finished concrete creations.

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Copper Electroforming Workshop Part 1
Jun
7

Copper Electroforming Workshop Part 1

Makers + magic-lovers, this one’s for you! ✨⁠
Join SBTT Artist-in-Residence @laurenfrancesevans for a two-day copper electroforming workshop where you’ll turn everyday treasures into wearable art. 🔨🌿⁠
⁠
📅 June 7 & 14 | 10 AM–12 PM⁠
📍 Studio By the Tracks⁠
🎟 Donation-based | Ages 8+ | All materials provided!⁠
⁠
Learn how to prep natural/found objects, apply conductive coatings, and use electroforming to create something one-of-a-kind. Bring your own tiny treasures (leaves, shells, crystals, insects, etc.) or use ours!⁠
⁠
⚡️Spots are super limited (12 max), so snag yours soon!⁠

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Cyanotype Workshop with Alexandra Rose
May
3

Cyanotype Workshop with Alexandra Rose

Come spend a sunny morning making art with Alexandra Rose and learning the dreamy, blue-toned process of cyanotype. Using light-sensitive paper, a little sunlight, and natural objects like leaves, flowers, or anything you find inspiring, you’ll create beautiful one-of-a-kind prints in rich shades of indigo.⁠
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Alexandra will guide you through the basics—no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to experiment. It’s a relaxed, hands-on session perfect for slowing down, getting creative, and making something magical with your own two hands. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a small collection of your own cyanotype prints. ⁠

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Crochet Workshop with Ms. Annie Bryant
Mar
15

Crochet Workshop with Ms. Annie Bryant

Granny Square Crochet Workshop on March 15 from 10am-12pm at Studio by the Tracks

Looking to dive into the timeless art of crochet? Join us for a fun and hands-on Granny Square Crochet Workshop! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class is perfect for anyone who loves the cozy, nostalgic charm of granny squares.

In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of crochet, from making your first stitch to creating a colorful, beautiful granny square that can be transformed into blankets, scarves, or even clothing! Ms. Annie Bryant will guide you step by step, sharing tips and techniques for selecting yarn, choosing color combinations, and achieving that classic crochet look.

What you’ll learn:

  • How to crochet the iconic granny square pattern

  • Tips for joining squares to create larger projects

  • Creative ideas for modernizing this traditional design

What’s included: All materials provided, including yarn and crochet hooks. Just bring your enthusiasm!

Perfect for all levels of experience!

Ms. Annie Bryant

Ms. Annie Bryant is the co-founder of the Bib and Tucker Sew-Op. Her work is inspired by her fierce love of community and unwavering commitment to creating safe and welcoming creative spaces for all. She’s a quilter and ceramic artist who works tirelessly to keep the Sew-Op moving forward.

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