
Creative Valentine’s Day experiences are on tap this February at the Indy Art Center in Broad Ripple and the Fishers Art Center, offering hands-on activities for couples, friends, families — or anyone looking to try something new.
Both locations will host Valentine-themed “Date Night Make It Take It” classes on Feb. 6, 7, 13 and 14. These two-hour sessions are designed for couples and friends to create a finished art project in a relaxed, guided setting. Classes span a variety of studios, including jewelry, welding, clay and glass.
Valentine-inspired projects include heart-shaped fused glass pendants, hand-printed Valentines, a Robert Indiana “LOVE” screen print, felted heart potholders, glass hearts, welded candle holders and even mobile phone portrait photography.
Families with younger children can also take advantage of special Valentine programming. At the Broad Ripple location only, the Indy Art Center will offer Valentine Art Parties for kids while adults attend Date Night classes. Parties are available for children ages 4–5 and 6–10 and include art activities led by professional artist educators, games, a snack and a handmade keepsake to take home.
Beyond Valentine’s Day, Make It Take It classes are offered year-round at both art centers. These sessions allow participants to sample a new art medium without committing to a long-term class. The programs are open to individuals, groups, friends and families, and gift cards are available.
Date Night Make It Take It classes and Valentine Art Parties take place Feb. 6, 7, 13 and 14. Regular Make It Take It classes are offered throughout the year.
In Fishers, classes are held at the Fishers Art Center, located inside the Fishers Arts & Municipal Complex at 1 Municipal Drive. Registration is available at fishersartcenter.org/miti/.
Classes are also available at the Indy Art Center, 820 E. 67th St. in Indianapolis, with registration at indyartcenter.org/miti/.
Class costs vary depending on the project and materials.