Intermediate Jewelry, Maureen Shankey

Intermediate Jewelry     I
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

 

Painting with Washi Tape – A Meditative Approach to Texture & Pattern, Steph Gimson

Painting with Washi Tape – A Meditative Approach to Texture & Pattern     B-A
Steph Gimson

Tuesdays: 1:00 – 4:00

A fun and meditative way to create art using washi tape! In this hands on workshop, you’ll explore how paper tape can be used to build texture, define shapes, and add intricate patterns to your paintings. Through guided techniques and playful experimentation, you’ll learn how to layer, cut and integrate washi tape with acrylic paint and colored pencils to create a mixed media artwork. By the end of the session you will have a finished painting to take home and a fresh perspective on incorporating unconventional materials into your creative practice.

 

S1: May 6
S2: June 3
S3: July 1
S4: August 5

Member: $65
Future Member: $90

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The Art of Letting Go, Steph Gimson

The Art of Letting Go     B-A
Steph Gimson

Wednesdays: 1:00 – 4:00

Does a blank canvas excite or intimidate you? In this inspiring class, you’ll learn how to approach a new painting with confidence and curiosity. Whether you’re an abstract or representational artist, you’ll explore playful, intuitive methods to get started experimenting with torn paper, handmade collage materials, transfer techniques, sgraffito, and unconventional tools. You’ll loosen up, embrace spontaneity, and discover fresh ways to ignite your creative process.

 

S1: May 7 & 14
S2: June 4 & 11
S3: July 2 & 9
S4: August 6 & 13

Member: $96
Future Member: $121

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Make A Splash Stained Glass with Janet Poelsma

Make A Splash Stained Glass with Janet Poelsma
S4: March 7, 2025 6:00-9:00 $55 Class Full, Call For Waitlist

Join Janet in this fun beginner class. Janet will teach you the basics of stained glass. You will learn how to cut glass, grind, copper foil and solder. Colored glass selection will vary. No experience needed. Bring your friends and let’s make a splash together!

Fundamentals of Drawing (Mondays), Janet Flickinger

Janet Flickinger, B-A

Mondays 1:00 – 3:30

The foundation of all art is drawing…if you have never drawn before or just want to sharpen your skills… this class is a must. Focusing on perspective, balance, form, and contrast as it all relates to composition; we will train the eye to take a drawing from sketch to finished artwork in the medium of your choice. Bring quality photos to use and I suggest choosing a subject you are passionate about.

S1: 5 wk: Sep 9,16, 23, 30, Oct 7
S2: 5 wk: Oct 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11
S3: 5 wk: Nov 18, 25, Dec 2, 9, 16
S4: 5 wk: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3
S5: 5 wk: Feb 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10 Class Full Call For Waitlist
S6: 6 wk: Mar 17, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, (no 21) 28
5 week: $137 ACM Members $162 Future Members
6 week: $165 ACM Members $190 Future Members

Fundamentals of Drawing (Tuesdays), Janet Flickinger

Janet Flickinger, B-A

Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:30

The foundation of all art is drawing…if you have never drawn before or just want to sharpen your skills… this class is a must. Focusing on perspective, balance, form, and contrast as it all relates to composition; we will train the eye to take a drawing from sketch to finished artwork in the medium of your choice. Bring quality photos to use and I suggest choosing a subject you are passionate about.

S1 – 5 wk: Sep 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8
S2 – 5 wk: Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12
S3 – 4 wk: Nov 19, (no 26) Dec 3, 10, 17
S4 – 6 wk: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11
S5 – 6 wk: Feb 18, 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25
S6 – 5 wk: Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
4 week: $115 ACM Members $140 Future Members
5 week: $137 ACM Members $162 Future Members
6 week: $165 ACM Members $190 Future Members

Foundation of Drawing, Janet Flickinger

Janet Flickinger, B-A
Drawing for Kids Ages 10-15
Mondays 5:00 – 7:00

This is a class for the young artist. The class is focusing on all aspects of art. We will train the eye how to see as it related to direction of line, curves, form, shape, contrast, etc. We will learn how to look at something and draw it exactly. All projects will be finished in pencil, color pencil, or watercolor. Once the basics are learned, we will focus on design and composition. Students are to bring pictures they want to draw. All art supplies for this class are provided.

S1: 5 wk: Sep 9,16, 23, 30, Oct 7
S2: 5 wk: Oct 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11
S3: 5 wk: Nov 18, 25, Dec 2, 9, 16
S4: 5 wk: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3
S5: 5 wk: Feb 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10
S6: 6 wk: Mar 17, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, (no 21) 28
5 week: $125 ACM Members $160 Future Members
6 week: $150 ACM Members $185 Future Members

Our Location

ArtCenter Manatee
209 9th St West
Bradenton, FL 34205

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