Thunderbird Arts Center

Thunderbird Arts Center, in partnership with the City of Phoenix, is a satellite location of Phoenix Center for the Arts, serving our North Phoenix communities. The facility opened to the public in the fall of 2016, and began offering classes for adults and youth year-round.

Students can register for a variety of art classes at this location, including: Ceramics, Mosaics, Painting & Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, Mosaics, Youth Art, and more!

Note: Click the “Sign Up” button at the bottom of a class description to register through the Center’s Mindbody registration platform. A Mindbody account is required to register for classes at the Center. Questions about registration or financial aid? Call (602) 254-3100 or email frontdesk@phoenixcenterforthearts.org to speak to a Patron Services Associate to speak to a Patron Services Associate.

Prior to arriving for in-person classes, students are required to digitally sign our Student Agreement.

Address:
Thunderbird Arts Center
1106 E. Grovers Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85022
(located in the building behind the Mountain View Community Center)

Hours of operation:

Our hours vary based on class schedules. Please contact our office to confirm the weekly hours.

Phone:

(602) 293-3267


 
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Fun & Easy Acrylic Painting (Thunderbird)

Fun & Easy Acrylic Painting (Thunderbird)

Date: December 02, 2025 6:30 pm - December 16, 2025 8:30 pm

Location: Thunderbird Arts Center

Available Slots: 7/12

Registration ends 2 days prior to the first class.
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
 
Instructor:Nancy Troupe

Description: Fun for all levels, but specifically designed for beginners. We learn the basics of painting while also experiencing perspective, value, abstract, and impressionism.!

Materials: No materials required

Duration: 3 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Ages: 16+

Cost: $70.00

Fun & Easy Acrylic Painting (Thunderbird)

Fun & Easy Acrylic Painting (Thunderbird)

Date: December 03, 2025 6:30 pm - December 17, 2025 8:30 pm

Location: Thunderbird Arts Center

Available Slots: 10/12

Registration ends 2 days prior to the first class.
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
 
Instructor:Nancy Troupe

Description: Fun for all levels, but specifically designed for beginners. We learn the basics of painting while also experiencing perspective, value, abstract, and impressionism.!

Materials: No materials required

Duration: 3 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Ages: 16+

Cost: $70.00

One Day Camera Class for Photographers (Thunderbird)

One Day Camera Class for Photographers (Thunderbird)

Date: December 10, 2025 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location: Thunderbird Arts Center

Available Slots: 7/9

Instructor: Bill Guy

Description: This will be a condensed class for photographers who not only want to understand their camera and it's creative settings but also wish to improve the look of their photography.
Topics include;
Getting off the Auto Setting
Creative control of settings
Rules of Composition and when to break them
Post processing using Adobe Lightroom

Materials: None

Prerequisite: Should have a camera or Cell Phone

Duration: 1 day

Ages: 16+

Cost: $50.00