Second Sunday Funday: The Art of the Holidays Featuring Very Special Guest Mrs Claus

Second Sunday Funday (Free)
Irving Arts Center offers the perfect framework for adults and children to experience art together. Second Sunday Funday is a hands-on art afternoon.  It offers parents and children projects they can create together in the creative atmosphere of Irving Arts Center.

Drop in between 1-4PM to find  inspiration in the gallery exhibitions and to make art, friends and fun!

And the best part? It’s FREE!

Dec. 14 – The Art of the Holidays
Find your inner artist and celebrate the season with creative arts and crafts activities for the whole family.  Keep an eye out for a very special guest from the North Pole… the fabulous Mrs Claus! 

Lead Art Instructor: Sheila Cunningham

2026 THEMES

Jan. 11 – Picture This!
Join us for art-making activities inspired by the work of award-winning artist and children’s book illustrator, Rafael Lopez on display at the Arts Center.

Lead Art Instructor: Linda Disosway

Feb. 8  – Celebrating Black History Month
Let’s celebrate Black History Month by making art inspired by African American artists, past and present.

Lead Art Instructor: VET

March 8 – Playing with Patterns
Let’s celebrate National Quilting Month! Join us for quilt-inspired art-making activities led by members of the Irving Quilt Guild.

Guest Artists/Lead Art Instructors: Irving Quilt Guild

April 12 – Tossed & Found: Upcycled Art
Celebrate Earth Month by transforming recyclable materials and other discarded treasures into cool works of art!

Lead Art Instructor: Sheila Cunningham

May 10 – Masterpieces with Mom
May 10 is Mother’s Day! Bring your mom, aunt, grandma or other significant person in your life and celebrate this special day by making some amazing art together!  

Lead Art Instructor: Sheila Cunningham

June 14 – Happy Campers
June is National Camping Month! Let’s make some art inspired by camping and the great outdoors.

Lead Art Instructor: Sheila Cunningham

July 12 – At the Beach
It’s summer! Dive into seaside and beach-themed art activities!

Lead Art Instructor: VET

August 9 – Draw It!
Drawing is the focus for this month’s art activity.

Lead Art Instructor: Sheila Cunningham

Sept. 13 – Mixed Media Mash Up!
Discover the creative possibilities of making mixed media artwork and collage with a variety of materials.

Lead Art Instructor: Sheila Cunningham