{"id":482924,"date":"2026-05-13T17:26:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T17:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/482924\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T17:26:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T17:26:25","slug":"5-art-classes-inspired-by-bridgerton-in-birmingham-sign-up-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/482924\/","title":{"rendered":"5 art classes inspired by &#8220;Bridgerton&#8221; in Birmingham\u2014sign up now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-size:clamp(20px, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.938), 32px);px;line-height:1\"><strong>Sponsored<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-attachment-id=\"1660908\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bhamnow.com\/2026\/05\/13\/5-art-classes-inspired-by-bridgerton-in-birmingham-sign-up-now\/img_3072-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_3072-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1706&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1706\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-7M4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1778167486&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;58.8&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;400&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"UAB Center for the Arts, Whimsical Wednesdays\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Birmingham\u2019s ArtPlay House transforms for Whimsical Wednesdays. (Jacob Blankenship \/ Bham Now)&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_3072-scaled.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_3072.jpg\" alt=\"Bridgerton-inspired art classes&#10;\" class=\"wp-image-1660908\" title=\"5 art classes inspired by &quot;Bridgerton&quot; in Birmingham\u2014sign up now 1\"  \/>UAB\u2019s ArtPlay transforms for Whimsical Wednesdays this summer. (Jacob Blankenship \/ Bham Now)<\/p>\n<p>Your Wednesday nights are about to get a little more enchanting\u2014and just a tad more refined. This summer, UAB Center for the Arts is serving up something delightfully extra: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alysstephens.org\/connect\/whimsical-wednesdays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Whimsical Wednesdays: A Regency Summer at UAB\u2019s ArtPlay<\/a>, running June 10\u2013July 15.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>These once-a-week adult art classes, inspired by the Regency era, feature a new theme each Wednesday, from needlework to cookie decorating. Each session lets you gather, create and share a little creative \u201ctea\u201d inside <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/6wXZm5uU5hdStdFg8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">UAB\u2019s ArtPlay  in Birmingham\u2019s Southside<\/a>\u2014a historic Gilded Age home full of architectural charm. Honestly, the setting alone is worth the RSVP.<\/p>\n<p>Read on for class details and registration\u2014whether you join for one evening or all season long. <\/p>\n<p>1. The Art of Stationery: A Regency Collage Atelier\u2014June 10<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"910\" data-attachment-id=\"1660907\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bhamnow.com\/2026\/05\/13\/5-art-classes-inspired-by-bridgerton-in-birmingham-sign-up-now\/img_3073-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_3073-scaled-e1778261343111.jpg?fit=2250%2C1706&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2250,1706\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-7M4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1778167371&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.002&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_3073\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;UAB Center for the Arts, Whimsical Wednesdays (Jacob Blankenship \/ Bham Now)&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_3073-scaled-e1778261343111.jpg?fit=1200%2C910&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"1660907\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_3073-scaled-e1778261343111-1200x910.jpg\" alt=\"Bridgerton-inspired art classes&#10;\" class=\"wp-image-1660907\" title=\"5 art classes inspired by &quot;Bridgerton&quot; in Birmingham\u2014sign up now 2\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1190\" height=\"626\" data-attachment-id=\"1659814\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bhamnow.com\/2026\/05\/13\/5-art-classes-inspired-by-bridgerton-in-birmingham-sign-up-now\/the-art-of-stationery-a-regency-collage-atelier\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/The-Art-of-Stationery-A-Regency-Collage-Atelier.png?fit=1190%2C626&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1190,626\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"The Art of Stationery- A Regency Collage Atelier\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The Art of Stationery: A Regency Collage Atelier (UAB Center for the Arts)&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/The-Art-of-Stationery-A-Regency-Collage-Atelier.png?fit=1190%2C626&amp;quality=80&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"1659814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/The-Art-of-Stationery-A-Regency-Collage-Atelier.png\" alt=\"UAB Center for the Arts\" class=\"wp-image-1659814\" title=\"5 art classes inspired by &quot;Bridgerton&quot; in Birmingham\u2014sign up now 3\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Make handcrafted stationery at UAB\u2019s ArtPlay. (Jacob Blankenship \/ Bham Now \/ UAB Center for the Arts)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Teaching Artist: <\/strong>Rachel Brockwell is a local fiber artist with 15 years of proficiency teaching a range of mediums, from crochet and knitting to collaging and paper crafts.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What:\u00a0<\/strong>Swap out emails and texts for something far more delightful: handwritten letters on beautiful stationery. In this workshop, you\u2019ll use patterned paper scraps, handpicked keepsakes and artistic guidance to craft custom correspondence worthy of any society invitation. You\u2019ll leave with a fully personalized set and plenty of inspiration to keep creating long after the session ends.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When: <\/strong>Wednesday, June 10 | 6PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/uHk5tmvL9MAUQXBH6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">UAB\u2019s ArtPlay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost: <\/strong>$50 | Register by Wed, June 3.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alysstephens.org\/connect\/classes\/the-art-of-stationery-a-regency-collage-atelier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>Register<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alysstephens.org\/support\/membership\/?utm_source=+Bham+Now&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_campaign=2026\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"UAB Alys Stephens Center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/UAB-Arts-Ad-April-2026-1.gif\" alt=\"UAB Alys Stephens Center\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" style=\"display: inline-block;\" title=\"5 art classes inspired by &quot;Bridgerton&quot; in Birmingham\u2014sign up now 4\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. A Royal Affair: Delectable Designs in Icing\u2014June 17<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"686\" data-attachment-id=\"1659816\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bhamnow.com\/2026\/05\/13\/5-art-classes-inspired-by-bridgerton-in-birmingham-sign-up-now\/a-person-decorating-cookies-with-icing-and-sprinkles-on-a-marble-countertop\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/A-Royal-Affair-Delectable-Designs-in-Icing.jpeg?fit=2048%2C1170&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1170\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Image - stock.adobe.com&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;A person decorating cookies with icing and sprinkles on a marble countertop&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"UAB Center for the Arts\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt; (UAB Center for the Arts)&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/A-Royal-Affair-Delectable-Designs-in-Icing.jpeg?fit=1200%2C686&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"1659816\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/A-Royal-Affair-Delectable-Designs-in-Icing.jpeg\" alt=\"UAB Center for the Arts\" class=\"wp-image-1659816\" title=\"5 art classes inspired by &quot;Bridgerton&quot; in Birmingham\u2014sign up now 5\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Your tea time guests won\u2019t stop talking about the delicious cookies you make and decorate. (UAB Center for the Arts)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Teaching Arts: <\/strong>Francesca Scalici is a lifelong baker and owner of Francesca\u2019s Kitchen, which she has run from her home for the past 10 years, serving up custom cookies for baby showers, birthdays, weddings and more. <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What:<\/strong> Afternoon tea deserves the perfect pairing: artfully-decorated cookies. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you\u2019ll discover the essentials of decorating with royal icing while making lovely iced treats of your own. You\u2019ll leave with stunning creations and a new skill that\u2019s sure to impress your family and friends.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When: <\/strong>Wed, June 17 | 6\u20138PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/uHk5tmvL9MAUQXBH6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">UAB\u2019s ArtPlay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost: <\/strong>$50 | Register by Wed, June 10.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alysstephens.org\/connect\/classes\/delectable-designs-in-icing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>Register<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>3. The Elegant Hand: An Introduction to Calligraphy\u2014June 24<\/p>\n<p><strong>Teaching Artist:<\/strong> Carrie Towns is a Birmingham-based calligrapher and engraver with over a decade of expertise specializing in copperplate calligraphy and refined hand lettering.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What:<\/strong>\u00a0Elevate your handwriting in this introduction to the timeless art of calligraphy. You\u2019ll explore foundational strokes and techniques that form the basis of elegant script\u2014perfect for those juicy, tea-filled notes you\u2019ll be inspired to send your friends after the summer\u2019s must-attend soir\u00e9es.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When: <\/strong>Wed, June 24 | 6\u20138PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/uHk5tmvL9MAUQXBH6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">UAB\u2019s ArtPlay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost: <\/strong>$50 | Register by Wed, June 17.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alysstephens.org\/connect\/classes\/the-elegant-hand-an-introduction-to-calligraphy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>Register<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alysstephens.org\/support\/membership\/?utm_source=+Bham+Now&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_campaign=2026\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"UAB Alys Stephens Center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/UAB-Arts-Ad-April-2026-1.gif\" alt=\"UAB Alys Stephens Center\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" style=\"display: inline-block;\" title=\"5 art classes inspired by &quot;Bridgerton&quot; in Birmingham\u2014sign up now 4\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. Stitches of the Season: Needlework for the Modern Aristocrat\u2014July 8<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"881\" data-attachment-id=\"1660864\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bhamnow.com\/2026\/05\/13\/5-art-classes-inspired-by-bridgerton-in-birmingham-sign-up-now\/img_3090-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_3090-scaled-e1778202040854.jpg?fit=2325%2C1707&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2325,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-7M4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1778165930&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;43.9&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;4000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"UAB Center for the Arts, Whimsical Wednesdays\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;UAB Center for the Arts, Whimsical Wednesdays (Jacob Blankenship \/ Bham Now)&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_3090-scaled-e1778202040854.jpg?fit=1200%2C881&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_3090-scaled-e1778202040854-1200x881.jpg\" alt=\"Bridgerton-inspired art classes&#10;\" class=\"wp-image-1660864\" title=\"5 art classes inspired by &quot;Bridgerton&quot; in Birmingham\u2014sign up now 7\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-attachment-id=\"1660931\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bhamnow.com\/2026\/05\/13\/5-art-classes-inspired-by-bridgerton-in-birmingham-sign-up-now\/inspired-by-bridgerton-109\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Inspired-by-Bridgerton-109-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-7M4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1778165577&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;65.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;4000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"UAB Center for the Arts, Whimsical Wednesdays\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;UAB Center for the Arts, Whimsical Wednesdays (Jacob Blankenship \/ Bham Now)&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Inspired-by-Bridgerton-109-scaled.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"1660931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Inspired-by-Bridgerton-109.jpg\" alt=\"UAB Center for the Arts, Whimsical Wednesdays\" class=\"wp-image-1660931\" title=\"5 art classes inspired by &quot;Bridgerton&quot; in Birmingham\u2014sign up now 8\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-attachment-id=\"1660897\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bhamnow.com\/2026\/05\/13\/5-art-classes-inspired-by-bridgerton-in-birmingham-sign-up-now\/img_3092\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_3092-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-7M4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1778165589&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;65.4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;4000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"UAB Center for the Arts, Whimsical Wednesdays\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;UAB Center for the Arts, Whimsical Wednesdays (Jacob Blankenship \/ Bham Now)&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_3092-scaled.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"1660897\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_3092.jpg\" alt=\"UAB Center for the Arts, Whimsical Wednesdays\" class=\"wp-image-1660897\" title=\"5 art classes inspired by &quot;Bridgerton&quot; in Birmingham\u2014sign up now 9\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Learn the calming art of needlepoint in this unique class at UAB\u2019s ArtPlay. (Jacob Blankenship \/ Bham Now)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Teaching Artist: <\/strong>Rachel Brockwell is a Birmingham-based fiber artist with 15 years of work in crochet, knitting, collaging and paper crafts. Her work is rooted in sustainability and vegan values, often featuring recycled and reclaimed materials.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What:<\/strong> Find out why needlepoint was a celebrated Regency-era pastime. You\u2019ll be taught two essential stitches along with the practical skills to choose a canvas, read a pattern and start projects of your own long after class ends.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When: <\/strong>Wed, July 8 | 6\u20138PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/uHk5tmvL9MAUQXBH6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">UAB\u2019s ArtPlay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost: <\/strong>$50 | Register by Wed, July 1.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alysstephens.org\/connect\/classes\/needlework-for-the-modern-aristocrat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>Register<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alysstephens.org\/support\/membership\/?utm_source=+Bham+Now&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_campaign=2026\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"UAB Alys Stephens Center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/UAB-Arts-Ad-April-2026-1.gif\" alt=\"UAB Alys Stephens Center\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" style=\"display: inline-block;\" title=\"5 art classes inspired by &quot;Bridgerton&quot; in Birmingham\u2014sign up now 4\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5. A Summer Promenade in Watercolor: Postcards of the Countryside\u2014July 15<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-attachment-id=\"1660885\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bhamnow.com\/2026\/05\/13\/5-art-classes-inspired-by-bridgerton-in-birmingham-sign-up-now\/img_3080-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_3080-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1706&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1706\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-7M4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1778166505&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;3200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"UAB Center for the Arts, Whimsical Wednesdays\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;UAB Center for the Arts, Whimsical Wednesdays (Jacob Blankenship \/ Bham Now)&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_3080-scaled.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_3080.jpg\" alt=\"UAB Center for the Arts, Whimsical Wednesdays\" class=\"wp-image-1660885\" title=\"5 art classes inspired by &quot;Bridgerton&quot; in Birmingham\u2014sign up now 11\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-attachment-id=\"1660887\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bhamnow.com\/2026\/05\/13\/5-art-classes-inspired-by-bridgerton-in-birmingham-sign-up-now\/img_3088-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_3088-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1706&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1706\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-7M4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1778166218&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;70&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;4000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"UAB Center for the Arts, Whimsical Wednesdays\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;UAB Center for the Arts, Whimsical Wednesdays (Jacob Blankenship \/ Bham Now)&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_3088-scaled.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"1660887\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_3088.jpg\" alt=\"UAB Center for the Arts, Whimsical Wednesdays\" class=\"wp-image-1660887\" title=\"5 art classes inspired by &quot;Bridgerton&quot; in Birmingham\u2014sign up now 12\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-attachment-id=\"1660886\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bhamnow.com\/2026\/05\/13\/5-art-classes-inspired-by-bridgerton-in-birmingham-sign-up-now\/img_3087\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_3087-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1706&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1706\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-7M4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1778166280&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;47.6&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;2500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"UAB Center for the Arts, Whimsical Wednesdays\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;UAB Center for the Arts, Whimsical Wednesdays (Jacob Blankenship \/ Bham Now)&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bhamnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_3087-scaled.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;quality=89&amp;ssl=1\" data-id=\"1660886\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/IMG_3087.jpg\" alt=\"UAB Center for the Arts, Whimsical Wednesdays\" class=\"wp-image-1660886\" title=\"5 art classes inspired by &quot;Bridgerton&quot; in Birmingham\u2014sign up now 13\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Paint a mini Victorian-inspired landscape in this Whimsical Wednesdays art class at UAB\u2019s ArtPlay. (Jacob Blankenship \/ Bham Now)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Teaching Artist: <\/strong>Heather Hyatt is an art educator and artist with over two decades of teaching who\u2019s passionate about helping students build confidence, find their artist voice and find joy in the artistic process.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What:<\/strong> Victorian elegance meets the sweeping allure of the Regency era in this beginner-friendly class. Guided by a 19th-century-inspired palette, you\u2019ll paint an atmospheric mini landscape on a postcard or memento to take home.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When: <\/strong>Wed, July 15 | 6\u20138PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/uHk5tmvL9MAUQXBH6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">UAB\u2019s ArtPlay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost: <\/strong>$50 | Register by Wed, July 8.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alysstephens.org\/connect\/classes\/a-summer-promenade-in-watercolor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>Register<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For more classes and programming, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/my.alysstephens.org\/events?k=whimsical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">check out UAB Center for the Arts<\/a><\/strong> and see what hands-on experiences await you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sponsored by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uab.edu\/uabarts\/\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"UAB Center for the Arts\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/UAB_Center-for-the-Arts.jpg\" alt=\"UAB Center for the Arts\"   width=\"300\" height=\"87\" title=\"5 art classes inspired by &quot;Bridgerton&quot; in Birmingham\u2014sign up now 14\"\/><\/a><br style=\"clear: both; display: block; float: none;\"\/>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sponsored UAB\u2019s ArtPlay transforms for Whimsical Wednesdays this summer. 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