St. Johns County, FL – First Coast Cultural Center is offering “A New Outlet for a New Year,” with a variety of fun, creative adult programs slated for 2026.

From acrylic painting to live figure drawing to ceramics, FCCC has multi-faceted opportunities for novice to advanced level students. “Our classes offer intimate and exceptional learning experiences with acclaimed artists and educators,” according to Silvia Romero, FCCC’s Senior Director of Operations.

FCCC will start the year with the following offerings: an Acrylic Landscape Painting Workshop with Master Artist Allison Watson, January 10 and 11; a four-session Seascapes Watercolor Series with Roseann Egidio, starting January 12; and Acrylic Inks on Watercolor Canvas: A Unique Color Technique with Sandy Harrington, January 20. Harrington will also teach a three-session Floral Watercolor Series, February 10, 17, and 24.

Other options include a Valentine’s Clay Dish Workshop with Lani Freeman, January 31. Furthermore, there will be Figure Drawing with Master Artist Christina Mastrangelo, February 21 and 22. Mastrangelo will also offer her popular Drawing Realistic Portrait Features series, April 17, 18, and 19.

For more information and to register, visit FCCC’s website under Adult Programs at: https://firstcoastculturalcenter.org/programs-events/adult-art-programs

Additionally, FCCC is hosting a Spring Artisan Festival on March 28 at 6000B Sawgrass Village Circle, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082. Local artists interested in booking a booth and selling handmade items only can find out more at: https://firstcoastculturalcenter.org/artisan-festival-2026