Sketch Day
Join Stefanie Collins Head for this fun weekly event for all ages! You are welcome to hang out and draw or play board games!
Just Dancing Party
The best dance party you have never heard of for people who don’t know how to dance ! All you need is your phone-we’ll provide the rest!
Ages 13+
Cost is $5
Creative Chaos
Join this great group of Fiber Artists as they meet up every month to work on their projects!
Yoga
Join an instructor from Downtown Yoga in Hammond for our monthly community yoga class! All levels of experience are welcome. This class is donation based, with a suggested donation of $10.
Sketch Day
Join Stefanie Collins Head for this fun weekly event for all ages! You are welcome to hang out and draw or play board games!
Toula's Twilight Makers Market
Ponchatoula is hosting its first ever Night Market this September, and Twin Steeples is joining in the fun! We will be an official stop for Toula’s Twilight Makers Market, so if you are interested in selling your wares (t-shirts, candles, stickers, prints, snacks, etc) then sign up for a booth! All booths across the downtown area will be $20. The event is from 6pm-10pm, with set up at 5pm. We do have some tables available for use, so indicate on the form if you will need to use one of ours. Twin Steeples will have live music performed during the market, and we are so excited about this new Ponchatoula event! Please email director@twinsteeples.org with any questions! You can fill out the sign-up form and purchase your booth below.
Open Mic Night & Musical Performance
Have a fun evening out in Ponchatoula at the Twin Steeples Open Mic and Featured Artist Performance! This month’s artist is the delightful Yver Sorrod! You won’t want to miss this event! Come early if you want to sign up to perform at Open Mic.
Sew What?!? A Community Sewing Workshop
Sew What?!? is a community sewing workshop where creativity threads its way through every stitch! Whether you’re a seasoned seamstress or a newbie with a needle, join us for a lively gathering to sew, create, and connect. Bring your projects and share the excitement of bringing ideas to life in a cozy space filled with the hum of sewing machines and the rustle of fabrics. Troubleshoot challenges with help from experienced sewists and fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded sewers. Remember to bring your own materials and sewing machine-it’s all about having fun, learning together, and leaving inspired at Sew What?!?
This monthly workshop will take place on the last Friday of each month and is lead by Amy Hoover Aymond and Marc Settembrino AKA Dr. Tuffy Love Andrews.
Sketch Day
Join Stefanie Collins Head for this fun weekly event for all ages! You are welcome to hang out and draw or play board games!
September Opening Reception
Our September Show in Gallery 1901 features the work of artist Ruby Porter and our own Executive Director, Leyla Hekmatdoost! The Opening Reception is your chance to meet the artists, enjoy light refreshments, and enjoy a night of Art.
Visual Arts Studio Time
For any visual artists who want to work on their pieces in community with their peers! Bring your latest project, use our space, meet new people, hang out while you create!
Sketch Day
Join Stefanie Collins Head for this fun weekly event for all ages! You are welcome to hang out and draw or play board games!
Northshore Doll Club Meeting
This is the monthly meeting of the Northshore Doll Club! If you are interested in the club, you can reach out to them on Facebook and attend this meeting!
Sketch Day
Join Stefanie Collins Head for this fun weekly event for all ages! You are welcome to hang out and draw or play board games!
Sew What?!? A Community Sewing Workshop
Sew What?!? is a community sewing workshop where creativity threads its way through every stitch! Whether you’re a seasoned seamstress or a newbie with a needle, join us for a lively gathering to sew, create, and connect. Bring your projects and share the excitement of bringing ideas to life in a cozy space filled with the hum of sewing machines and the rustle of fabrics. Troubleshoot challenges with help from experienced sewists and fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded sewers. Remember to bring your own materials and sewing machine-it’s all about having fun, learning together, and leaving inspired at Sew What?!?
This monthly workshop will take place on the last Friday of each month and is lead by Amy Hoover Aymond and Marc Settembrino AKA Dr. Tuffy Love Andrews.
Scene Study with Character Development
In this Scene study class by Elizabeth Lyon, you will focus specifically on dissecting and interpreting scenes from plays or film scripts. You dive into the nuances of character development and storytelling within the context of a scene. In these classes, you analyze characters, relationships, and dramatic arcs, allowing you to understand the structure, subtext, and motivations behind your roles. It's a crucial component for actors looking to sharpen their craft and create authentic, captivating performances. This class is open to all levels of acting and will always be a safe space for you to express your creative side.
This class is for everyone 16+ and the cost is $10 per session. You can register at the link below, and we can’t wait to see you!
About Elizabeth Lyon
Elizabeth started her passion for performing at 14 years old when her Nana signed her up for a summer youth show. She graduated from the Actors Training Program in Northern California where she taught at Harbor Youth Theatre. She also taught kids acting and musical theatre at Swamplight Theatre the past 2 years. Elizabeth has a bachelor’s in mass communication and journalism and a master’s in public relations. She has been in numerous shows throughout her theatre life, even winning a best supporting actress award for her portrayal of her 6 characters in Wonder of the World. She was last seen as a Soloist in Sondheim on Sondheim at The Manship Theatre, Truvy in Steel Magnolias and Nancy in Oliver at Swamplight Theatre, Janet in The Rocky Horror Show at 30 by Ninety, and Mona/Lipschitz in Chicago the Musical at Evangeline Theater Company. She is excited to take this journey at Twin Steeples and to create and collaborate with local artists and anyone who has ever wanted to try acting. Elizabeth is very passionate about sharing the performing arts because this world needs more of it!
Sketch Day
Join Stefanie Collins Head for this fun weekly event for all ages! You are welcome to hang out and draw or play board games!
Open Mic Night & Musical Performance
Come out to enjoy our featured performer, Jordan Dalton, and our monthly Open Mic! Come early to sign up if you plan on singing, reading a poem, playing an instrument…
Yoga
Join Britni from Downtown Yoga in Hammond for our monthly community yoga class! All levels of experience are welcome. This class is donation based, with a suggested donation of $10.
Creative Chaos
Join this great group of Fiber Artists as they meet up every month to work on their projects!
Sketch Day
Join Stefanie Collins Head for this fun weekly event for all ages! You are welcome to hang out and draw or play board games!
Beginning Guitar Workshop
Join J Rees, the swamp bard, for a beginner guitar workshop. J is an accomplished folk musician, and they want to help newcomers on their way to learning how to play the guitar! This workshop is $10 to attend, and you can register using the form below.
Guided Work Session-Visual Arts
Twin Steeples Creative Arts Center, in partnership with the Louisiana Office of Cultural Development through the Louisiana Project Grant program, is proud to offer Guided Work Sessions: Visual Arts course, led by artist and educator Jennifer Wheeler.
Each session is $10, which you may pay through Venmo @tscac or with a card, cash, or check online or when you arrive for the class.
Scene Study with Character Development
In this Scene study class by Elizabeth Lyon, you will focus specifically on dissecting and interpreting scenes from plays or film scripts. You dive into the nuances of character development and storytelling within the context of a scene. In these classes, you analyze characters, relationships, and dramatic arcs, allowing you to understand the structure, subtext, and motivations behind your roles. It's a crucial component for actors looking to sharpen their craft and create authentic, captivating performances. This class is open to all levels of acting and will always be a safe space for you to express your creative side.
This class is for everyone 16+ and the cost is $10 per session. You can register at the link below, and we can’t wait to see you!
About Elizabeth Lyon
Elizabeth started her passion for performing at 14 years old when her Nana signed her up for a summer youth show. She graduated from the Actors Training Program in Northern California where she taught at Harbor Youth Theatre. She also taught kids acting and musical theatre at Swamplight Theatre the past 2 years. Elizabeth has a bachelor’s in mass communication and journalism and a master’s in public relations. She has been in numerous shows throughout her theatre life, even winning a best supporting actress award for her portrayal of her 6 characters in Wonder of the World. She was last seen as a Soloist in Sondheim on Sondheim at The Manship Theatre, Truvy in Steel Magnolias and Nancy in Oliver at Swamplight Theatre, Janet in The Rocky Horror Show at 30 by Ninety, and Mona/Lipschitz in Chicago the Musical at Evangeline Theater Company. She is excited to take this journey at Twin Steeples and to create and collaborate with local artists and anyone who has ever wanted to try acting. Elizabeth is very passionate about sharing the performing arts because this world needs more of it!
Sketch Day
Join Stefanie Collins Head for this fun weekly event for all ages! You are welcome to hang out and draw or play board games!
Northshore Doll Club Meeting
This is the monthly meeting of the Northshore Doll Club! If you are interested in the club, you can reach out to them on Facebook and attend this meeting!
Creative Chaos
Join this great group of Fiber Artists as they meet up every month to work on their projects!
Sketch Day
Join Stefanie Collins Head for this fun weekly event for all ages! You are welcome to hang out and draw or play board games!
Create Your Own Literary Magazine Workshop
Susannah Donoghue will teach participants how to organize their own literary magazine and provides a template for turning it into a website as part of her Gold Award Project for the Girl Scouts.
Visual Arts Critique Night
Bring your finished piece or your work in progress for an hour of helpful critique with your peers.
ISO Twin Steeples
Calling photographers, models, costumers, makeup artists! Come shoot in our gorgeous space and add to your portfolios, network, and have fun! Please do not bring any paying clients, but feel free to reach out if you would like to book Twin Steeples for a photoshoot.
Artist Performance and Talk by Quilt Maker Vernita Graves
We are really excited to present Vernita Graves and her interactive storytelling, as she shares with us both the history and the art of quilt making.
You can view and register for this event on Facebook!
Jewelry Workshop
Join Laurie LaMarca, of Laurie LaMarca Jewelry for a jewelry making workshop using Precious Metal Silver Clay to create one-of-a-kind pieces!
Learn about Precious Metal Clay
Design and Create Earrings and a Pendant
All tools, 20 grams of silver clay, and other supplies will be provided. Any leftover silver clay will be yours to keep. LaMarca will teach you how to fire items with a torch, but will kiln fire, polish, and finish all pieces and arrange for pickup from Twin Steeples. An 18” sterling silver chain and one set of sterling silver ear wires will be provided to finish your projects.
The cost for the workshop, which includes all materials, is $175. From that tuition, LaMarca is donating $20 per student to Twin Steeples Creative Arts Center. This workshop has a limit of 8 participants, so sign up now if you’re interested! Complete the Registration Form to sign up! Payment is due at registration to hold your spot, and full refunds will only be given for cancellations through July 6th.
Yoga
Join Britni from Downtown Yoga in Hammond for our monthly community yoga class! All levels of experience are welcome. This class is donation based, with a suggested donation of $10.
Guided Work Session-Visual Arts
Twin Steeples Creative Arts Center, in partnership with the Louisiana Office of Cultural Development through the Louisiana Project Grant program, is proud to offer Guided Work Sessions: Visual Arts course, led by artist and educator Jennifer Wheeler.
Each session is $10, which you may pay through Venmo @tscac or with a card, cash, or check online or when you arrive for the class.
Poetry & Drama Camp
Our Poetry and Drama camp is designed for ages 12-14. Camp will meet from 1pm-3pm each day, with a showcase on the last day of camp! Each camper will receive a t-shirt and all camp materials with the $30 fee, and there are only 15 spots available! Please register below!
The Facilitators will be Andy Young from the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and Taylor Wingate from the Columbia Theatre for Performing Arts. Both NOCCA and the Columbia Theatre are providing the facilitators at no charge to Twin Steeples so that we can keep our tuition low, and we are so thankful for them!
Open Mic Night & Musical Performance
Come out to enjoy our featured performer Taylor Graziano and our monthly Open Mic! Come early to sign up if you plan on singing, reading a poem, playing an instrument…
Vocal Gymnastics: An Intro to Vocal Improvisation
Discover the limitless potential of your voice in our Immersive Vocal Improvisation Workshop. This dynamic session is designed for singers of all levels who are eager to explore the art of spontaneous singing. Through a series of engaging exercises, participants will learn to trust their instincts, expand their vocal range, and develop a deeper connection to their musical intuition. This workshop is free to attend!
This workshop will be led by Taleya Jordan, a highly accomplished Senior Music Education student at Southeastern Louisiana University, specializing in a wide range of musical styles including classical, jazz, musical theatre, church music, and pop music. Her extensive repertoire includes notable performances in prestigious events such as the Mozart Opera Workshop and her featured soloist role in Vivaldi’s Gloria.
July Opening Reception
Come and enjoy our July Opening Reception and Artist Talk with this month’s artists Jill Zeringue and Joan Murray about their work, as well as the work of their late father Harry J. Zeringue, Sr. We will have light refreshements