Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art

Family Craft Night : Head in the Clouds
2026-04-23 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Museum Welcome Center, 386 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
Float into creativity at Head in the Clouds, a family craft night where everyone can make hats inspired by fluffy clouds! Using cotton, paper, tulle, and other soft and sparkly materials, families will design and decorate wearable cloud creations that are as whimsical and unique as their makers.
This hands-on activity encourages imagination, playful expression, and family bonding, while showing how simple materials can be transformed into magical wearable art. All supplies are provided, and no crafting experience is needed—just bring your creativity and get ready to put your head in the clouds!
Instructor: Tressie Fellman
Refunds less credit card fees are available up to 7 days before the class begins. After that period, the fee is non-refundable. However, you may transfer your ticket to a friend.

Family Crafternoon | Geometric Gems
2026-04-19 15:30 - 17:00 | Museum Welcome Center, 386 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
Geometric Gems – A Paper Folding Craft Class
Discover the beauty of shape and symmetry in Geometric Gems, a creative craft class focused on making stunning paper gems and geodes through folding and layering techniques. Participants will learn how flat sheets of paper can be transformed into faceted, three-dimensional forms inspired by crystals and gemstones.
This class is open to all skill levels and is perfect for anyone who enjoys hands-on creativity, design, and mindful making. All materials will be provided, and finished pieces can be used as decorative accents, art displays, or imaginative play objects.
Join us for a relaxing and inspiring session where math meets art—and leave with your own collection of sparkling paper creations!
Instructor: Tressie Fellman
Refunds less credit card fees are available up to 7 days before the class begins. After that period, the fee is non-refundable. However, you may transfer your ticket to a friend.

Pine Needle Basket Workshop
2026-04-18 13:00 - 16:00 | 2nd Floor Biloxi Center for Ceramics, 386 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
Celebrate American Heritage with Pine Needle Basketry
In this 3 hour class, you’ll learn to make a beautiful and unique 3” to 5” basket with longleaf pine needles and waxed sinew. No prior experience is necessary, only patience and pine needles are the main ingredients for this natural and versatile basket. What better way to keep tuned to Mother Nature than to gather fragrant pine needles from her forest floor and sew them into baskets of natural beauty. All supplies for this class will be furnished by the instructor.

Time: 1:00 – 4:00pm (2nd floor Biloxi Center for Ceramics)
Instructor: Tracey Pace
Level: Ages 18+ no experience necessary
Instructor “Basket Case”
Stacey Pace is a retired educator from the Lamar County School District. She and her husband moved to Ocean Springs over 4 years ago. She has been making pine needles baskets for over 12 years and was even chosen “Best in Show” at the Fairhope Arts Festival in 2012.
Refunds less credit card fee are available up to 7 days before the class begins. After that period, the fee is non-refundable. However, you may transfer your ticket to a friend.

Mudslingers Wheel Class
2026-04-18 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-04 10:30 - 12:30 | City of Biloxi Center for Ceramics, 386 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
Mudslingers: Pottery for Beginners
Ever wondered what it’s like to throw clay on a pottery wheel? Come give it a spin at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, inspired by the innovative spirit of George Ohr, the “Mad Potter of Biloxi.”
In this fun, beginner-friendly class, our instructors will guide you step-by-step as you learn the basics of wheel throwing and create two ceramic pots to keep.
After class, we’ll glaze and fire your pieces—ready for pickup about two weeks later. Live out of town? We’re happy to ship your finished work for an additional fee.
No experience needed—just wear clothes you can get messy and come ready to play with clay, right here where George Ohr’s legacy lives on!
Place: Biloxi Center for Ceramics
Cost: $48 per person
Level: Ages 18 and up
Class Limit: 10 students per session
Refunds less credit card fee are available up to 7 days before the class begins. After that period, the fee is non-refundable. However, you may transfer your ticket to a friend.

Date Night Wheel
2026-04-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-03 18:00 - 20:00 | City of Biloxi Center for Ceramics, 386 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
Date Night: Pottery on the Wheel
Looking for a unique night out? Grab your partner and head to the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art for a creative evening inspired by the one and only George Ohr, the “Mad Potter of Biloxi.”
During this fun and relaxed session, couples will get hands-on experience at the pottery wheel. In this fun, beginner-friendly class, our instructors will guide you step-by-step as you learn the basics of wheel throwing and create two ceramic pots to keep.
We’ll glaze and fire your pieces after class, and they’ll be ready for pickup in about two weeks. Out-of-town visitors? We can ship your finished work for an additional fee.
Bring a date, wear clothes you can get dirty, and get ready to make memories (and maybe a little mess) in the spirit of Biloxi’s most eccentric artist.
Place: Biloxi Center for Ceramics
Cost: $48 per person (tickets are sold per person not per couple)
Level: Ages 18 and up
Class Limit: 10 students per session
Refunds less credit card fee are available up to 7 days before the class begins. After that period, the fee is non-refundable. However, you may transfer your ticket to a friend.

OOMA After Hours
2026-04-16 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Museum Welcome Center, 386 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
Join us every third Thursday for an evening of art, music, and community on the Coast. Enjoy live performances, artist meet and greets, and casual gallery talks as you explore both new and favorite exhibitions in a relaxed, inspiring setting.
Free admission | Donations appreciated
Come for the art, stay for the best sunset views on the Coast.

Family Puffer Fish
2026-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | City of Biloxi Center for Ceramics, 386 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
Join us for a family night pottery workshop on the Ohr O’Keefe Museum campus to create a ceramic puffer fish. Bring your kids (age 10+) tweens & teens. Participants will use pinch pots and clay additions to create a ceramic puffer fish. Paint/decorate with under-glazes.
Once the fish are completely dry we will bisque fire, then clear glaze and fire your fish sculpture. Your puffer fish will be ready to pick-up in approximately 2-3 weeks.
Date: Tuesday April 14
Time: 6pm-8pm
Instructor: Lara Blanchard
Level: Age 10 and up parent or guardian with children under 16 must also register for class.
Refunds less credit card fees are available up to 7 days before the class begins. After that period, the fee is non-refundable. However, you may transfer your ticket to a friend

Family Craft Night : Don't Bug Me
2026-04-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Museum Welcome Center, 386 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
Creep, crawl, and create at Don’t Bug Me, a lively family craft night where everyday scraps and found materials transform into whimsical bugs! Families will design and build their own beetles, butterflies, spiders, and more using paper, fabric, bottle caps, buttons, and other fun recyclables.
This hands-on activity sparks imagination, encourages creativity, and shows how even “leftover” materials can become something amazing. All supplies are provided, and no crafting experience is needed—just bring your ideas and sense of fun. Perfect for families of all ages—come craft, giggle, and let your creativity buzz!
Instructor: Tressie Fellman
Refunds less credit card fees are available up to 7 days before the class begins. After that period, the fee is non-refundable. However, you may transfer your ticket to a friend.

Family Wheel Day
2026-04-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-15 13:00 - 15:00 | City of Biloxi Center for Ceramics, 386 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
Fun pottery wheel class for families! Bring your kids (age 8+) tweens & teens and spend two hours playing on our pottery wheels. Our instructors will help you create two pots to keep, and we’ll glaze and fire them for you. Beginners are welcome, no previous experience is necessary. Work is ready to pick up in about two weeks. Please wear clothes and shoes you can get dirty!
Level: Ages 8 and up – parent or guardian must also register for class
Refunds less credit card fee are available up to 7 days before the class begins. After that period, the fee is non-refundable. However, you may transfer your ticket to a friend.

Crafts & Drafts April Showers
2026-04-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Museum Welcome Center, 386 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
Crafts & Drafts
Bring a little magic to a rainy day at April Showers, an adult craft night where you’ll make whimsical raincloud mobiles! Using soft fabrics, paper, string, and other decorative materials, participants will create charming cloud designs complete with dangling raindrops that add movement and texture.
This hands-on evening is perfect for relaxing, exploring your creativity, and crafting something beautiful for your home. All supplies are provided, and no experience is necessary—just bring your imagination and a love of crafty fun. Let your creativity pour and leave with a mobile that brings the beauty of a spring shower indoors!
Instructor: Tressie Fellman
Refunds less credit card fees are available up to 7 days before the class begins. After that period, the fee is non-refundable. However, you may transfer your ticket to a friend.

Pinch Pot Bunnies Family Class
2026-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | City of Biloxi Center for Ceramics, 386 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
Join us for a fun family clay activity for children & their parents to create some adorable ceramic bunnies. Each student will make 2 bunnies, choose a glaze color and leave them in the studio to be glazed and fired. Bunnies are ready for pick-up approximately two weeks following your class date. This project allows participants the opportunity to experience clay sculpture on a basic level.
Place: Center for Ceramics Studio
Instructor: Dani Clark
Level: Ages 6-Adult – parent or guardian must also register for class
Class Max: 10 students
Refunds less credit card fees are available up to 7 days before the class begins. After that period, the fee is non-refundable. However, you may transfer your ticket to a friend

Raku Night
2026-04-03 18:00 - 21:00 | City of Biloxi Center for Ceramics, 386 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
Come to our beautiful studio and enjoy the excitement of firing work in a Raku kiln! Raku is an exhilarating and unique process where pots are taken out of the kiln while red hot and put in a combustible material to make colorful and iridescent effects. Students must wear closed toe shoes and clothes you aren’t afraid to get dirty! Cost of class includes two pots (your choice of bisqued vases and bowls) that you get to glaze and fire in our Raku kiln. *Students may not bring outside pieces to fire.*
Place: Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, Ceramics Studio
Cost: $75 per person
Level: Ages 18 and up
Class Limit: 6 students per session
Refunds less credit card fees are available up to 7 days before the class begins. After that period, the fee is non-refundable. However, you may transfer your ticket to a friend.

Family Whimsical Fish Wall Hanging
2026-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | City of Biloxi Center for Ceramics, 386 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
Join us for a pottery workshop on the Ohr O’Keefe Museum campus to create a unique pottery piece! Participants will use slabs to handbuild their own whimsical fish–perfect for gift giving or brightening up any wall!
No previous experience necessary for the workshop. Beginners, experts, all levels of ability are welcome.
All tools and clay will be provided by the studio. Finished pieces will be ready for pick up approximately 2 weeks after class date.
Instructor: Jean Benoit
Level: Age 12 and up, with adult
Refunds less credit card fees are available up to 7 days before the class begins. After that period, the fee is non-refundable. However, you may transfer your ticket to a friend.

Mudslingers Wheel Class
2026-03-28 10:30 - 12:30 | City of Biloxi Center for Ceramics, 386 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
Mudslingers: Pottery for Beginners
Ever wondered what it’s like to throw clay on a pottery wheel? Come give it a spin at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, inspired by the innovative spirit of George Ohr, the “Mad Potter of Biloxi.”
In this fun, beginner-friendly class, our instructors will guide you step-by-step as you learn the basics of wheel throwing and create two ceramic pots to keep.
After class, we’ll glaze and fire your pieces—ready for pickup about two weeks later. Live out of town? We’re happy to ship your finished work for an additional fee.
No experience needed—just wear clothes you can get messy and come ready to play with clay, right here where George Ohr’s legacy lives on!
Place: Biloxi Center for Ceramics
Cost: $45 per person
Level: Ages 18 and up
Class Limit: 10 students per session
Refunds less credit card fee are available up to 7 days before the class begins. After that period, the fee is non-refundable. However, you may transfer your ticket to a friend.

Date Night Wheel
2026-03-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | City of Biloxi Center for Ceramics, 386 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
Date Night: Pottery on the Wheel
Looking for a unique night out? Grab your partner and head to the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art for a creative evening inspired by the one and only George Ohr, the “Mad Potter of Biloxi.”
During this fun and relaxed session, couples will get hands-on experience at the pottery wheel. In this fun, beginner-friendly class, our instructors will guide you step-by-step as you learn the basics of wheel throwing and create two ceramic pots to keep.
We’ll glaze and fire your pieces after class, and they’ll be ready for pickup in about two weeks. Out-of-town visitors? We can ship your finished work for an additional fee.
Bring a date, wear clothes you can get dirty, and get ready to make memories (and maybe a little mess) in the spirit of Biloxi’s most eccentric artist.
Place: Biloxi Center for Ceramics
Cost: $45 per person (tickets are sold per person not per couple)
Level: Ages 18 and up
Class Limit: 10 students per session
Refunds less credit card fee are available up to 7 days before the class begins. After that period, the fee is non-refundable. However, you may transfer your ticket to a friend.

Family Craft Night : Birds of a Feather
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Museum Welcome Center, 386 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
Flock together for Birds of a Feather, a family craft night where creativity takes wing! Families will create colorful, quirky birds using scrap paper and a variety of found and recycled materials. From bright feathers to funny beaks and patterned wings, each bird will be as unique as its maker.
This hands-on activity celebrates imagination, reuse, and working together while turning everyday scraps into something beautiful. No crafting experience is needed, and all supplies are provided. Perfect for families of all ages—come craft, create, and let your creativity soar!
Instructor: Tressie Fellman
Refunds less credit card fees are available up to 7 days before the class begins. After that period, the fee is non-refundable. However, you may transfer your ticket to a friend.

Yoga at OOMA
2026-03-25 10:00 - 23:00 | 2nd Floor Biloxi Center for Ceramics, 386 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
Start your morning with movement, mindfulness, and the natural beauty of the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art campus.
Ellen Walker of Downtown Yoga OS will lead a relaxing Gentle Yoga session designed to help you stretch, breathe, and reset.
This welcoming class is suitable for all levels and focuses on slow, mindful movements that promote balance, flexibility, and calm.
Practicing yoga surrounded by art, architecture, and the peaceful coastal landscape creates a truly unique and restorative experience.
Bring a yoga mat, water, and comfortable clothing.

Family Frog Wall Pocket
2026-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | City of Biloxi Center for Ceramics, 386 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
Join us for an amazing, creative experience. You will learn basic hand building techniques, working with slabs, template, textures and sprig molds to create a beautiful vase /planter perfect for use inside or out.
Choose a glaze color and we will glaze and fire your creation. It will be read for pick up in 2-3 weeks. No previous experience necessary for the workshop. Beginners, experts, all levels of ability are welcome. All tools and clay will be provided by the studio.
Note: the example photo is unglazed.
Time: Tuesday 6-8 pm
Instructor: Laura Blanchard
Level: Age 12 and up parent or guardian must also register for class.
Refunds less credit card fees are available up to 7 days before the class begins. After that period, the fee is non-refundable. However, you may transfer your ticket to a friend.

Pinch Pot Bunnies Family Class
2026-03-22 13:00 - 15:00 | City of Biloxi Center for Ceramics, 386 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
Join us for a fun family clay activity for children & their parents to create some adorable ceramic bunnies. Each student will make 2 bunnies, choose a glaze color and leave them in the studio to be glazed and fired. Bunnies are ready for pick-up approximately two weeks following your class date. This project allows participants the opportunity to experience clay sculpture on a basic level.
Place: Center for Ceramics Studio
Instructor: Lara Blanchard
Level: Ages 6-Adult – parent or guardian must also register for class
Class Max: 10 students
Refunds less credit card fees are available up to 7 days before the class begins. After that period, the fee is non-refundable. However, you may transfer your ticket to a friend

Pine Needle Basket Workshop
2026-03-21 13:00 - 16:00 | 2nd Floor Biloxi Center for Ceramics, 386 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
Celebrate American Heritage with Pine Needle Basketry
In this 3 hour class, you’ll learn to make a beautiful and unique 3” to 5” basket with longleaf pine needles and waxed sinew. No prior experience is necessary, only patience and pine needles are the main ingredients for this natural and versatile basket. What better way to keep tuned to Mother Nature than to gather fragrant pine needles from her forest floor and sew them into baskets of natural beauty. All supplies for this class will be furnished by the instructor.

Date: Saturday March 21st
Time: 1:00 – 4:00pm (2nd floor Biloxi Center for Ceramics)
Instructor: Tracey Pace
Level: Ages 18+ no experience necessary
Instructor “Basket Case”
Stacey Pace is a retired educator from the Lamar County School District. She and her husband moved to Ocean Springs over 4 years ago. She has been making pine needles baskets for over 12 years and was even chosen “Best in Show” at the Fairhope Arts Festival in 2012.
Refunds less credit card fee are available up to 7 days before the class begins. After that period, the fee is non-refundable. However, you may transfer your ticket to a friend.

Family Crafternoon | Egg Carton Cameo
2026-03-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Museum Welcome Center, 386 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
Egg Carton Cameos – An Easter Craft Class
Celebrate the season with our Egg Carton Cameos craft class! In this creative, hands-on workshop, participants will turn humble egg cartons and other found objects into charming Easter rabbit cameo artworks. Using simple shaping, layering, and decorating techniques, you’ll learn how everyday recycled materials can be transformed into whimsical keepsakes.
This class is suitable for all skill levels and encourages creativity, imagination, and sustainable crafting. All materials will be provided, and participants will leave with a unique bunny cameo perfect for Easter décor, gifting, or springtime display.
Join us for a fun and festive crafting session that gives new life to recycled materials—and hop home with a one-of-a-kind creation!
Instructor: Tressie Fellman
Great for Ages: 3+ (with adult help for painting and sealing) $15.00 per project
Refunds less credit card fees are available up to 7 days before the class begins. After that period, the fee is non-refundable. However, you may transfer your ticket to a friend.

Artist Talk: Anastasia Pelias
2026-03-14 13:00 - 17:00 | IP Gallery, 386 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, 39530, United States
Artist Talk: Anastasia Pelias | So is Life (Έτσι Είναι η Ζωή)

Join us for a special afternoon with artist Anastasia Pelias at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art!
Explore her powerful multimedia exhibition So is Life (Έτσι Είναι η Ζωή) during an open gallery from 1–5 PM, with an artist talk at 2 PM in the IP Art Gallery. Stop by to experience this moving work and connect with the artist in person.

This experiential, multi-sensory installation reflects on the life of the artist’s mother, Magdalene, and the broader forces that shaped her journey-patriarchy, migration, and the passage of time. Born on the island of Skopelos and later immigrating to the United States after World War II, Magdalene’s story unfolds through sound, scent, sculpture, video, and painting, transforming personal memory into a deeply immersive artistic environment.
Guests are encouraged to experience the exhibition before and after the talk and engage in conversation with the artist.

Museum galleries open Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM.
Come experience a moving tribute to resilience, memory, and the enduring voices of women across generations.
