Summer creativity blooms in Kanab as the Kanab Arts Board and Best Friends Animal Society team up for the 2025 Summer Entertainment Series. From June through August, locals and visitors alike are invited to explore new artistic mediums at two free evening classes each month—no experience required and all materials provided.
The series kicks off on June 6 with Foraging Class with Mary Lee Moore, where participants will gather natural materials from around town and learn to incorporate them into organic artwork. On June 24, sculptor and Kanab Arts Board member Ria Hoyt guides students in Polymer Clay Animal Sculpture, encouraging playful, hands-on experimentation.
July brings lens-based creativity: on July 8, Stacy Cox leads Introduction to Photography Using Your Phone or Camera, perfect for capturing Southern Utah’s stunning landscapes. Then on July 21, everyone’s invited to strum along in Ukulele Workshop with Robert Lacey, a fun, rhythm-driven evening suitable for singers and non-musicians alike.
August features two painting and drawing sessions: Watercolor Painting with Loretta Clayson on August 5, where bloom-inspired palettes meet elemental brushwork, followed by Drawing Workshop with Dr. Buck on August 19, covering foundational techniques to sharpen observational skills.
All classes meet at Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile, 30 N 300 W in Kanab, beginning at 6 PM. To register—or to view full class descriptions—visit the Kanab Arts Board on Facebook or Instagram. Registration opens two weeks before each session, and spots fill quickly, so early sign-up is encouraged.
The Kanab Arts Board continues its mission of showcasing local talent through quarterly exhibitions, community gatherings and signature events like the Kanab Arts Festival. This Summer Entertainment Series reflects a shared belief that art heals, inspires and unites communities—whether you’re working clay into animal forms or painting the vivid hues of our red-rock home.
