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
Painting exercises: POINTILLISM (Thunderbird)
Date: March 18, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 6/10
Instructor: Hristi Wilbur
Description: 3-hour acrylics workshop dedicated to the technique of painting landscapes with dots. An introduction to the art of the French artists George Seurat and Paul Signac will be the starting point for our experimentations. Step-by-step instructions. All materials provided.
Materials: None
Duration: 1 Day
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 16+
Cost: $50
Fun & Easy Acrylic Painting (Thunderbird)
Date: April 01, 2025 6:30 pm - April 15, 2025 8:30 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 9/12
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Description: If you are looking for a fun and ever changing class, this unique bundle is structured to create a new painting each week during your class time. Learn through fun and easy step by step instruction. All supplies will be provided, so you can easily get started creating wonderful works of art. All new paintings from previous classes!
Materials: Supplies provided
Duration: 3 weeks
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 16+
Cost: $70
Fun & Easy Acrylic Painting (Thunderbird)
Date: April 02, 2025 6:30 pm - April 16, 2025 8:30 pm
Location: Thunderbird Arts Center
Available Slots: 8/10
Students or Guardians must bring ID to the first class.
Description: If you are looking for a fun and ever changing class, this unique bundle is structured to create a new painting each week during your class time. Learn through fun and easy step by step instruction. All supplies will be provided, so you can easily get started creating wonderful works of art. All new paintings from previous classes!
Materials: Supplies provided
Duration: 3 weeks
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 16+
Cost: $70