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Heroes of Art, Roy London 2025-2026

Ages 6-12
10:00-12:00

Homeschoolers Ages 6-12!
Each we look at and discuss a classical or contemporary artist and create a unique art piece using that artists favorite medium and style. Walt Disney, Charles Shulz, Stan Lee, Banksy, Eric Carle, Frida Kahlo, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Robert Wyland and more.

S1: Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
S2: Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 11

$115 Member
$150 Future Member

Introduction to Metalsmithing, Bernadette Nichols 2025-2026 (Duplicate)

Introduction to Metalsmithing     B
Bernadette Nichols

Wednesdays: 6:00 – 9:00

Learn the ABCs of metalsmithing with a course that will teach you the confidence to saw, hammer, solder and forge metal into beautiful jewelry. This class will include safety as well as tips and tricks on your road to becoming a confident metalsmith. We will create a beautiful hook and loop clasp bracelet to complete the course. Cost of materials will range between $40 and $65 (depending on the stone chosen to create the clasp) plus tax and payable to the instructor on day one. Check and credit cards accepted. Please pull back hair and wear closed-toe shoes.

S1: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28
S2: Mar 4, 11, 18, 25

$122 Member
$147 Future Member

Coral Reef, Kris Peterson 2025-2026

Coral Reef     I-A
Kris Peterson

Fridays 1:00-4:00 pm

S1: Feb 13, 20, 27

Create a tranquil atmosphere with a vibrant blue ocean background adorned with colorful tropical fish, diverse corals and seagrass.
This intermediate to advanced class will cover many techniques and tips for streamlining your watercolor paintings.

$131 Members
$156 Future Members

Talented Tuesdays, Ages 6 -10

Complete and submit our online information form
The information forms captures needed information such as allergies. It DOES NOT register your child in a camp.

To register, go to the appropriate class page, select Member/Non-Member, and Session. Click Add To Cart button.

2025 Scholarship Application
Scholarships cannot be processed without the most recent Federal Income Tax forms showing Total Household Income. Please block out Social Security Numbers.

Please add your child’s name to the “Student Name / Notes” on the checkout page.

There are no refunds for class cancellations & funds may not be transferred to a different class or session.  There are no makeup classes.

Children must be age 6 & have attended kindergarten to register for Terrific Tuesdays and KidsArt.

Staff & instructors at Herrig Center will not be responsible for administering over-the-counter or prescription drugs to students.

In fairness to all, disruptive behavior will not be tolerated during camp for any reason. We reserve the right to ask a parent/guardian to remove their child from Herrig Center without benefit of a refund or monies paid for any/all camp sessions.

If enrolled in aftercare, pick up time is no later than 5:00pm.

Personal items such as music devices, cell phones, etc. are not permitted in class.

*Aftercare is available from 3:00-5:00 for $15 each hour or portion of an hour and must be paid in advance.  Please call Herrig Center to make accommodations: 941-746-2862

Children MUST BE picked up by 5pm.

 

Intermediate Jewelry, (Saturdays) Wendy Thurlow 2025-2026

Intermediate Jewelry      I
Wendy Thurlow

Saturdays: 9:00 – 1:00

This class is for the beginner to intermediate student who wants to expand creativity and skills. Students must feel confident enough to solder on their own, or with little assistance. In this class we will move away from beginner projects and start to expand your skill set into more complex designs and techniques. Focus will be on earrings and pendants, craftsmanship and finishing will be emphasized. Complex soldering techniques, fabrication, stone setting, texturing, and forming will be introduced. Tips for creative problem solving will be discussed. New techniques and original projects will be shown each session. Students must know studio safety. Limited supplies can be purchased in class.

S1: 5 wk – Sep 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11
S2: 4 wk – Jan 10, 17, 24, 31
S3: 5 wk – Feb 21, 28, Mar 7, 14, 21

4 wk – $158 Member
$183 Future Member

5 wk – $197 Member
$222 Future Member

Expressive Acrylics, Kerry Didday 2025-2026

Expressive Acrylics
Kerry Didday

Saturday: 9:30 – 12:00

Are you a beginning painter that has been playing but wishes to learn where to go next? Maybe you are an intermediate painter looking to expand and explore new avenues and directions. Or, an experienced artist looking to expand the portfolio, or create a mind-blowing series. That’s my role, to move each individual painter forward in their painting endeavors. I promote a creative environment where artists are inspired by each member of the class. We start each morning with a class review of current work as I critique and provide helpful comments. Our students have an open mind and look forward to new and exciting painting avenues. I hope you will join us. This is an ongoing weekly class with the development of individual skills over time. Sometimes there may be homework to help in the artistic growth and development.  At times we may explore…. Mixed Media, Collage, Materials, Color Mixing, Brush Strokes, Acrylic Mediums, Gels and Pastes, Importance of Underpainting, Palette Knife vs Brushes, Lot to a Little Design Concepts.

S1: Sep 6, 13, (no Sep 20), 27, Oct 4, 11
S2: Oct 18., 25, Nov 1, 8, 15
S3: Nov 22, 29, Dec 6, 13, 20
S4: Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7

$155 Member
$180 Future Member

 

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Amalfi Coast Limoncello, Kris Peterson 2025-2026

Amalfi Coast Limoncello   I-A
Kris Peterson

Fridays: 1:00 – 4:00

Create an iconic painting depicting the Amalfi Coast with a picturesque terrace overlooking a vibrant blue sea complete with white sailboats in the distance. A bottle of local limoncello accompanied by glasses, lemons, and a vase filled with lemon leaves rest on a blue and white tablecloth.
Supplies
1. Your watercolor paints and brushes.
2. A completed line drawing on Arches 140 or 300 lb cold press paper, 11×14.
3. A fine tip black Sharpie.
S1: Oct 10, 17, 24
S2: Jan 16, 23, 30
$131 Member
$156 Future Member

Advanced Independent Jewelry, Wendy Thurlow 2025-2026

Advanced Independent Jewelry     A
Wendy Thurlow

Mondays: 5:30 – 9:00

Advanced independent study with a twist. In this class, students will expand on existing skills. Focus on craftsmanship and design will be emphasized. Complex and advanced stone setting techniques, fabrication and mechanisms. Learn and expand your skills while developing your creativity. Students must be able to solder independently and have a design skill set. This is a technique based class. Demos’ will be introduced throughout the session. Students are expected to develop their own designs and projects, soldering independently, design skills, stone setting & tool safety.

 

S1: 5 wk – Sep 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6
S2: 5 wk – Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17
S3: 4wk – Dec 1, 8, 15, 22
S4: 5 wk – Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2
S5: 5 wk – Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 16
S6: 5 wk – Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27

4 wk: $135 Member
$160 Future Member

5 wk: $169 Member
$194 Future Member

 

 

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