Acrylic Painting From The Mind’s Eye, Kerry Didday 2025-2026

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Kerry Didday I

Fridays 1:00-3:30 pm

Painting from your “Minds Eye” is painting with ideas, shapes, colors and concepts that come to your imagination at any time of day or night. I promote a creative environment where artists are inspired by each member of the class as we begin each day with a class review of current work as I critique and provide helpful comments. Students should have an open mind and look forward to new and exciting painting avenues while learning to create paintings and collage papers. You will build a personal library of creative collage materials while exploring the basics of abstract development through practical lessons. This is an ongoing weekly class with the development of individual skills as we explore: Mixed Media, Acrylic Mediums, Gels, Pastes, Color development and the Importance of Multi-Layer Underpainting and the “Lot to a Little” design concept.

S1: Mar 6, 13, 20, 29, Apr 3
S2: Apr 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8

$155 HC Members

$180 Future Members

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Textured Teasers with Dawn Gerardot 2025-2026

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Mondays 1:00-3:30

Dawn Gerardot B-A

Do you need a SPLASH of color? This class can make the difference. This is a NO pattern composition. I’ll help you with creating your own design using stitching, fabric, cording, beads and some surprise stuff that I will offer for use. Upon completion, you can hang them, put them over the back of a chair, use them as a table runner, etc. This is as new offering at the Herrig and I know you will love it, so bring your creativity and join me for a fun experience.

Supply fee payable at the first class of $55

Includes: fusor, fabric selection, backing, batting, beads, yarn & strings, use of ironing board and iron, cutting mats, rotary cutters.

HC Members: $123

Future Members: $148

S1: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23

S2: Mar 2, 9, 16, 23

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Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing, Ken Shields 2025-2026

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Ken Shields B-I

Thursdays 6:00-9:00

Learn wheel throwing. If you’ve done it before, here’s your chance to hone your skills.
We will learn/review preparing the clay, centering, pulling and shaping. Depending on your level of skill, we will get into some ways of turning your pot into a work of art with altering, carving, adding slip, texturing, etc…  Class fee includes 25lbs. of clay, firing and in-studio glazes. Please bring tools or purchase a beginner kit at the front desk. It’s recommended you cut your nails short and don’t wear jewelry. Please bring a towel or apron.

S1: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5
S2: Feb 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12 Class Full Call for Waitlist
S3: Mar 19, 26, Apr 2, 9, 16 Class Full Call for Waitlist

$190 HC Members

$215 Future Members

Beginners Sculpting with Guillermo Nunez 2025-2026 (Wednesdays)

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Clay Sculpture     B-I
Guillermo Nunez

Wednesdays: 9:00 – 12:00

Come, experience sculpting, enjoy moments of transforming a material like clay. Give presence to your ideas and share your art with us. Class includes 25# of clay, in studio glazing & firing.

S1: Jan 7, 12, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11                                                                                                                                          S2: Feb 18, 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25 Class Full Call For Waitlist                                                                              S3: Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Class Full Call For Waitlist

5 wk: $193 Member                                                                                                                                                            5 wk: $218 Future Member

6 wk: $231 Member
6 wk: $256 Future Member

 

Kids Night Out! 2025-2026

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Kid’s Night Out!

Parents, drop of your child(ren) for a night of creative fun! Includes snacks, drinks and all art supplies. Ages 6-11

 

S1: Friday, February 20, 6:00-9:00 pm

Learn how to draw cartoons! At the same time, discover and play classic games. This is guaranteed to be a Friday night full of fun!

 

 

 

S2: Friday, March 13, 6:00-8:30 pm

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a creative evening inspired by the magical creatures of the woods—full of paint, imagination, and fun.  Painting fairies and gnomes is enchanting!

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

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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 $100 and $200 depending on the type of metal used 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

Talented Tuesdays, Ages 6 -10

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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

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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 Class Full Call For Waitlist

4 wk – $158 Member
$183 Future Member

5 wk – $197 Member
$222 Future Member

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

M-Sat 9-5pm. Closed Sunday

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