Join us every Saturday night this summer for Teen Night—a chill, creative hangout just for teens! Each session is packed with activities—you can play board games and foosball, film your own short movies, design killer playlists, try out DJing, make art, and just hang out with friends (or meet new ones!). We’ll have pizza and dessert every week, plus we’ll bake fresh cookies or brownies together at each session. Whether you’re sketching, brainstorming your next big idea, or just vibing with the group, Teen Night is the perfect mix of chill and creative energy. This is an unstructured environment where you can sketch, collaborate, or just take time to work on your own ideas. Whether you’re looking to meet new friends or just unwind after a long week, Teen Night is a great way to spend your summer evenings. 

MEET THE TEACHER:

JANE TALTON (she/her) is a Bywater resident and neighbor of the Tigermen Den. Her imagery is loved by many and reflects much of what it means to live in the Bywater: a place where tongue and cheek humor, theatrics, fine art, rich patterns and fanciful creatures fit right in to the parlors, parades, unexpected pairings and imaginations of those who live here. Jane graduated from the Maryland Institute, College of Art in 1999 with a degree in Illustration. Jane has worked in many creative niches including; caricature art, book illustration, mural painting, portraiture and she has been a featured artist on the Travel Channel and ABC. Her work has shown in several New Orleans galleries as well as the CAC and Jazz and Heritage Museum. Although still a dedicated painter, she has fallen in love with teaching as it has allowed her to share a passion for art with young artists. Check out Jane’s work!

Join us every Saturday night this summer for Teen Night—a chill, creative hangout just for teens! Each session is packed with activities—you can play board games and foosball, film your own short movies, design killer playlists, try out DJing, make art, and just hang out with friends (or meet new ones!). We’ll have pizza and dessert every week, plus we’ll bake fresh cookies or brownies together at each session. Whether you’re sketching, brainstorming your next big idea, or just vibing with the group, Teen Night is the perfect mix of chill and creative energy. This is an unstructured environment where you can sketch, collaborate, or just take time to work on your own ideas. Whether you’re looking to meet new friends or just unwind after a long week, Teen Night is a great way to spend your summer evenings. 

MEET THE TEACHER:

JANE TALTON (she/her) is a Bywater resident and neighbor of the Tigermen Den. Her imagery is loved by many and reflects much of what it means to live in the Bywater: a place where tongue and cheek humor, theatrics, fine art, rich patterns and fanciful creatures fit right in to the parlors, parades, unexpected pairings and imaginations of those who live here. Jane graduated from the Maryland Institute, College of Art in 1999 with a degree in Illustration. Jane has worked in many creative niches including; caricature art, book illustration, mural painting, portraiture and she has been a featured artist on the Travel Channel and ABC. Her work has shown in several New Orleans galleries as well as the CAC and Jazz and Heritage Museum. Although still a dedicated painter, she has fallen in love with teaching as it has allowed her to share a passion for art with young artists. Check out Jane’s work!