The Shelby County Arts Council is sponsoring the following classes: Adult Painting Exploration, Mondays from 1-3 p.m.; Adult Painting, Mondays 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Adult Oil Painting, Tuesdays 6-9 p.m.; and Watercolor Workshop with Wayne Spradley on July 11 and 12. Sign up now while space is still available. Info: 669-0044 or http://www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com.

The council now offers classes in Alabaster: Acrylic Painting for seniors and Art Therapy designed specifically for children with special needs. Both are located at the Alabaster Parks and Recreation Senior Center. Info: http://www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com.