A collaboration between Firehouse Art Center and Norman Pride and proudly sponsored by Kelly B’s Consulting, Firehouse Equality Club is a dynamic and inclusive community dedicated to promoting equality through the creative expression of visual arts. Meeting once a month, our club provides a welcoming space for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, their families, and allies to come together, share experiences, and create art with a rotating roster of instructional artists.
Current Class
Schedule &
Information
UPCOMING class DATES
June 14th, 2026
July 12th, 2026
August 9th, 2026
September 13th, 2026
October 11th, 2026
November 8th, 2026
December 13th, 2026
Firehouse Equality Club MEETS ON THE Second SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH, FROM 3:00-5:00 PM
Tuition: FREE
june Class: Self Portrait Lab
Forget the rules and lean into expression in this experimental self-portrait workshop led by Karis C.. Using oversized paper, unconventional tools, and playful drawing prompts, participants will create large-scale portraits that prioritize emotion, movement, and individuality over realism or technical perfection.
Centered around a queer identity-forward approach, this class encourages exploration through layering, distortion, and intuitive mark-making in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Students are also encouraged to bring classroom-safe materials like cardboard, leaves, sticks, or other found objects to incorporate into their work.
Class Details
Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Firehouse Art Center
444 S Flood Ave, Norman, OK 73069
JULY CLASS: TBA PROJECT WITH Dr. Lacy Jo Burgess-cady
Lacy Jo Burgess-Cady is an artist from Norman, Oklahoma, whose work primarily focuses on mixed media and fiber art. Her practice explores the relationship between color, texture, and material, drawing inspiration from the natural world and the organic forms found within it.
Much of Burgess-Cady’s recent work investigates ways to combine multiple media into cohesive pieces that both highlight and celebrate the unique qualities of each material. In Afternoon Stroll, she incorporates embroidery on netting to introduce the tactile texture of fiber into painting and collage, creating layered surfaces rich with movement and dimension.
She has also continued expanding her use of water media, embracing both its responsiveness and unpredictability. The resulting flow and luminosity contribute to a sense of motion throughout the work, while her exploration of hard and soft edges allows the compositions to feel increasingly organic and atmospheric.
