YOUTH STUDIO: Build a Rainstick (ages 6+), August 29, 2026

Youth Studio: Build a Rainstick A Family Art Workshop Create your own working rainstick while discovering the fascinating combination of art, sound, and creativity! In this fun, hands-on workshop, you'll build, decorate, and personalize a traditional-style rainstick using paint, colorful designs, and natural materials. As you assemble your instrument, you'll discover how different materials create unique sounds while designing a one-of-a-kind keepsake to enjoy for years to come. Whether you decorate your rainstick with bright colors, nature-inspired patterns, or imaginative designs, you'll leave with a beautiful handmade instrument that's as fun to play as it is to create. All paint, supplies, and one rainstick kit are included. Workshop Details Parent with one child (ages 6–10): $20 (includes one rainstick to build and decorate together) Ages 11 and older: $20 per person (includes one rainstick) Additional rainstick kits: $10 each Perfect For Families Beginning artists Children who enjoy building and creating Anyone who loves hands-on projects, music, and creativity Take home a colorful handcrafted rainstick—and the memories of creating it together. Instructor Elizabeth Ragona Elizabeth Ragona an artist who believes creativity should be fun, welcoming, and accessible to everyone. She enjoys helping artists of all ages discover the joy of making art. Whether exploring new techniques or creating a keepsake to take home, Elizabeth's goal is for every student to leave inspired and excited to keep creating. Part of the Youth Studio Series This workshop is part of the Alabama Art Academy: Youth Studio program at Alabama Art Academy, where children and families explore creativity together through fun, hands-on art experiences. Each workshop encourages imagination, builds artistic confidence, and creates opportunities to learn, create, share, and grow—one project at a time.