Studio Art

Welcome to the Studio Art Program at Open Channels Wellness Studios!

We’re thrilled to invite you to join us for a series of inspiring and creative classes hosted by local and international artists who are experts in their fields. Our instructors bring a wealth of experience, covering a wide range of artistic mediums including knitting, crochet, painting, metalwork, and even the art of cake decorating by a culinary artist!

Our classes are more than just lessons; they’re opportunities to learn, grow, and relax in a nurturing environment. Designed to instruct and inform, our program also creates a space for you to unwind and tap into your creative energies. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, our aim is to help you connect with like-minded individuals, and explore the world of art in all its forms.

Join Darien Malone, our Studio Art Director, as she curates an exciting lineup of classes designed to unleash your artistic potential.

Come and discover new ways to express yourself and spend time with a community that shares your passion for creativity!

Darien Malone is an artist born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a degree in studio art (BFA) and with a minor in psychology.

Darien has spent most her life making art. From a young age, Darien has been in the pursuit of artistic expression. Darien’s art focuses on the journey to fully embracing the light and dark aspects of the psyche. The intent is to bring awareness to the mental health of herself and other Black Women suffering with mental illness and life experiences.

Darien has many artistic interests, but most recent ones include Japanese marbling techniques (Suminagashi), cyanotype, working with charcoal, India ink, photography, figure drawing, and sculpture. Darien has worked as an art teacher and camp counselor in Birmingham from 2019 to present day and works as a tour guide at the Birmingham Museum of Art.

She intends to continue the pursuit of museum work and studies. Later on in life, she intends to explore the world of storyboarding and cinematography. Darien strives to create music videos, movies, and short films.

Darien hopes to be working on a portfolio for the possibility of graduate school, traveling abroad for art education and experiences, and to be creating the kind of art she is interested in the meantime.