Acrylic Inspirations, Kerry Didday

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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: May 17, 24 (no May 31 & Jun 7) Jun 14, 21, 28
S2: July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9

Member: $152
Future Member: $177

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Saturday Intermediate Jewelry, Wendy Thurlow

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Wendy Thurlow

Saturday: 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 on Chain making, craftsmanship and finishing will be emphasized. Complex soldering techniques, fabrication, 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. Supplies can be purchased in class.

 

S1: May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14
S2: July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9

Member: $195
Future Member: $220

Advanced Independent Jewelry, Wendy Thurlow

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’s 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: 3 wk – May 5, 12, 19
S2: 5 wk – June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
S3: 6 wk – July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11

3 wk: Member: $111
Future Member: $236

5 wk: Member: $173
Future Member: $198

6 wk: Member: $207
Future Member: $232

 

Intermediate Jewelry, Wendy Thurlow

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Wendy Thurlow

Mondays: 12:00 – 4:00

In this class, students will expand on existing skills. Focus on craftsmanship and finishing will be emphasized. Complex soldering techniques, fabrication, texturing, forming and much more will be introduced. Tips for creative problem solving will be discussed. New techniques and original projects will be shown each session. Stones will be used during class, please bring what you have. Learn new skills while developing your creativity. Students must know safety of studio and comfortable soldering alone.

 

S1: 3 wk – May 5, 12, 19
S2: 5 wk – June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
S3: 6 wk – July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11

3 wk: Member: $118
Future Member: $143

5 wk: Member: $195
Future Member: $220

6 wk: Member: $223
Future Member: $258

Intermediate Jewelry, Maureen Shankey

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Maureen Shankey

Wednesdays: 12:00 – 4:00

Sharpen your jewelry design skills. You will be encouraged to develop your craftsmanship and polishing abilities. Bring a sketchbook, notebook, your tools, metals and your imagination. Metal can be purchased in class. Closed toe shoes required.

S1: 4 wk – April 2, 9, 16, 23
S2: 4 wk – May 21, 28, June 4, 11
S3: 3 wk – June 25, July 2, 9
S4: 4 wk – July 23, 30, August 6, 13

3 wk: Member: $119
Future Member: $143

4 wk: Member: $158
Future Member: $183

 

Introduction to Metalsmithing, Bernadette Nichols

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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: May 21, 28, June 4, 11
S2: July 2, 9, 16, 23

Member: $120
Future Member: $145

Russian Wedding Band, Bernadette Nichols

Russian Wedding Band     B
Bernadette Nichols

Saturdays: 9:00 – 1:00

This ring will literally roll right onto your finger and no, it is not just for the married folk! You will learn how to precisely size, cut, file, solder and polish the three bands that once completed will be fun to wear and garner lots of compliments. The rings consist of sterling, gold-filled and rose gold-filled wire. You will complete your ring in this one-day workshop. Material cost is between $45 and $60 plus tax payable to the instructor at the beginning of class. Hair must be pulled back and closed-toed shoes are a must.

 

S1: May 3
S2: July 26

Member: $93
Future Member: $118

Bangle Trio, Bernadette Nichols

Bangle Trio     B
Bernadette Nichols

Saturdays: 9:00 – 1:00

Introduce yourself to the world of metalsmithing and create three beautiful bangle bracelets that will excite your soul. In this class, you will learn the techniques used including measuring, cutting, soldering, forging and polishing. You will complete your bracelets in this one-day workshop. Materials will range between $50 and $70 plus tax payable to the instructor at the beginning of the class. Checks and credit cards accepted. Closed-toe shoes are a must and hair must be worn back.

 

S1: May 31
S2: June 14
S3: July 5

Member: $93
Future Member: $118

Our Location

ArtCenter Manatee
209 9th St West
Bradenton, FL 34205

MFS 9-5, TWTh 9-6. Closed Sunday

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