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UK Fine Arts Institute The Fine Arts Institute is a place for community visual art education for adults in Central Kentucky. All experience levels are welcome.

At the Fine Arts Institute, we open our doors to our local artistic community as a place to learn anew or expand on existing creative skills. Our classes and workshops are open to the public, those 18 years and older. Our goal is to provide community learning opportunities that utilize the university’s state-of-the-art facilities. From woodworking, metalworking, ceramics, textiles, digital art, and more, the FAI wants you to push your creative boundaries in our creative setting. Please direct your Fine Arts Institute inquiries to 859-207-8919 or [email protected].

We have a new course this session with Jessamine Michler! Join us for an adventure in creating natural dyes from the Sta...
09/23/2026

We have a new course this session with Jessamine Michler!

Join us for an adventure in creating natural dyes from the State Botanical Garden of KY dye garden and dying fabric for quilting!

Stopped by our summer watercolor class last night and I was floored at Jason Sturgill ’s classes work! He’s teaching sev...
08/13/2026

Stopped by our summer watercolor class last night and I was floored at Jason Sturgill ’s classes work!

He’s teaching several courses this fall: Pastel, Colored Pencil, Sketchbooking, and Watercolor in the Fall. Classes start the first week of September.

Our fall schedule is now live on our website! Registration will open August 3rd. Visit our website to see full details o...
07/24/2026

Our fall schedule is now live on our website! Registration will open August 3rd. Visit our website to see full details of what’s happening this Fall!


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Summer registration opens today at 10 AM!www.ukfai.com UKFineArtsInstitute ArtWorkshops
04/27/2026

Summer registration opens today at 10 AM!

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Time keeps on ticking, tapping, and thumping into the future but it isn't too late to sign up for Mateo's Hand Drumming ...
01/29/2026

Time keeps on ticking, tapping, and thumping into the future but it isn't too late to sign up for Mateo's Hand Drumming class!

In his six week course, learn a variety of world beats that are certain to get folks dancing!

Last night's opening reception was a smashing success!Of Color & Texture by the UK Fine Arts Institute is a culmination ...
01/11/2026

Last night's opening reception was a smashing success!

Of Color & Texture by the UK Fine Arts Institute is a culmination of our students and instructors.

It's always a joy to see the students faces as they share their work with family and friends!

The show runs through January 17th and you can view it Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 430 PM and Saturday, 8 AM to Noon.

Come celebrate your neighbors and friends!

Our classes and workshops are open to the public, those 18 years and older. Our goal is to provide community learning opportunities that utilize the university’s state-of-the-art facilities. From woodworking, metalworking, ceramics, textiles, digital art, and more, the FAI wants you to push your creative boundaries in our creative setting. All experience levels are welcome.

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236 Bolivar Street
Lexington, KY
40506

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18592078919

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