Jewelry 101, (Thursdays) David Sywalski 2026

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David Sywalski B

Thursdays 5:30-9:00 pm

Learn the core foundations of metalsmithing, an introduction to the tools of the jewelry studio. Cutting forming shaping soldering cold connections drilling, bezel making texture and pattern and polishing. An in-depth knowledge of tools & processes will allow you to make anything that you design. Works in this beginning class will be in copper. This class will include safety procedures for working in the studio.

S1: May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4

S2: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9

S3: July 16, 23, 30, Aug 6, 13

$171 HC Members

$201 Future Members

Jewelry 101, David Sywalski 2026

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David Sywalski B

Tuesdays 9:00 – 1:00 pm

Learn the core foundations of metalsmithing, an introduction to the tools of the jewelry studio. Cutting forming shaping soldering cold connections drilling, bezel making texture and pattern and polishing. An in-depth knowledge of tools & processes will allow you to make anything that you design. Works in this beginning class will be in copper. This class will include safety procedures for working in the studio.

S1: May 5, 12, 19, 26, Jun 2
S2: Jun 9, 16, 23, 30, Jul 7
S3: July 14, 21, 28, Aug 4, 11

HC Members $197

Future Members $227

Ceramic Workshop, Summer 2026

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Ceramic Workshop A

Tuesdays 1:00-4:00pm

This is an independent study, hands on, open to anyone who has experience with clay and has taken a class at Herrig Center for the Arts or Herrig Center for the Arts. This class has no instructor, but there is learning amongst students. Class fee includes 25lb of clay, bisque and glaze firing.

*Note: You must have taken at least one session of classes with an instructor before you can register for this class.

S1: May 5, 12, 19, 26, Jun 2

S2: June 9, 16, 23, 30, Jul 7

S3: July 14, 21, 28, Aug 4, 11

$190 HC Members

$220 Future Members

Sculpting With Guillermo Nunez (Wednesdays), Guillermo Nunez 2026

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Guillermo Nunez B

Wednesdays 9:00-12:00pm

Come, experience sculpting, enjoy moment of transforming a material like clay. In this beginner class, all students will create the same sculpture, learning about scale, perspective and the basics of sculpting clay. Give presence to your ideas and share your art with us. Class includes 25# of clay, in studio glazing & firing.

S1: May 6, 13, 20, 27, Jun 3

S2: Jun 10, 17, (no June 24), Jul 1, 8

S3: July 22, 29, Aug 5, 12

5wk $190 HC Members

5wk $220 Future Members

4wk $152 HC Members

4wk $182 Future Members

Sculpting With Guillermo Nunez II, (Tuesdays) Guillermo Nunez, 2026

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Guillermo Nunez I-A

Tuesdays 9:00-12:00pm

Come, experience sculpting, enjoy moment of transforming a material like clay. Give presence to your ideas and share your art with us. This is an intermediate to advanced class. Class includes 25# of clay, in studio glazing & firing.

S1: May 5, 12, 19, 26, Jun 2

S2: June 9, 16, (No June 23), 30, Jul 7

S3: Jul 21, 28, Aug 4, 11

5wk $190 HC Members

5wk $220 Future Members

4wk $152 HC Members

4wk $182 Future Members

 

Beginner Wheel Throwing, Erik Frazen 2026

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Erik Franzen B

Tuesdays 5:30-8:30pm

We will be learning the basics of centering clay on the wheel and creating simple forms such as cylinders and bowls. Students will also learn how to glaze pottery and use other studio resources. Your instructor is a school teacher who focuses on teaching the concepts and techniques you will need in detail. Class is in-session! Basic tool kit should be purchased at the front desk.

S1: May 5, 12, 19, 26, Jun 2, 9 Class Full Call For Waitlist

S2: June 16, 23 (no Jun 30), July 7, 14, 21, 28

$231 HC Members

$261 Future Members

Beginning Jewelry, Wendy Thurlow 2026

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Wendy Thurlow B

Wednesdays 10:00-2:00pm

Keep cool this summer! Learn the basics of metalsmithing. In this beginner class students will make bangle bracelets, stack rings with a stone and earrings. Dive in and learn how to saw, hammer, texture and solder your own jewelry. Materials can be purchased in class. The choice is yours to work in silver, copper or brass.

S1: June 3, 10, 17, 24, Jul 1 Class Full Call for Waitlist

*S2: July 15, 22, 29, August 5

*Students must have taken at least one beginner class with Wendy.

4wk $157 HC Members

4 wk $187 Future Members

5 wk $197 HC Members

5 wk$227 Future Members

Saturday Intermediate Jewelry, Wendy Thurlow 2026

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Wendy Thurlow I

Saturdays 9:00-1:00pm

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 rings, 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: May 2, 9, 16

S2: June 6, 13, 20, 27

S3: Jul 11, 18, 25, Aug 1

3wk $118 HC Members

3wk $148 Future Members

4wk $157 HC Members

4wk $187 Future Members

Our Location

Herrig Center for the Arts
888 3rd Ave West
Bradenton, FL 34205

M-Sat 9-5pm. Closed Sunday

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