Session 7

Mastering Watercolor, Helen Solomon 2025-2026

Mastering Watercolor I-A
Helen Solomon

Fridays: 9:00 – 12:00

This class is designed for students who have prior experience with watercolors and want to enhance their painting skills. This class is an excellent opportunity to learn new techniques and refine your artistry. You will actively explore color mixing and blending, create rich textures, and improve your overall artwork. Additionally, you will discover effective strategies for addressing mistakes and revitalizing your pieces, including techniques such as the “sink-dunk” method.
Using your vacation photographs as inspiration, you will create personalized works of art that reflect your unique perspective. Most importantly, this class aims to provide a rewarding and enjoyable experience as you progress in your artistic journey. Participation in discussions and demonstrations is highly encouraged.

S1: 4 wk – Sep 5, 12, 19, 26
S2: 5 wk – Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
S3: 4 wk – Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 Class Full Call for Waitlist
S4: 4 wk – Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 Class Full Call for Waitlist
S5: 4 wk – Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 Class Full Call for Waitlist
S6: 4 wk – Mar 6, 13, 20, 27
S7: 3 wk – Apr 3, 10, (no Apr 17), 24

3 wk: $103 Member
$128 Future Member

4 wk: Member: $137
Future Member: $162

5 wk: Member: $171
Future Member: $196

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Playing & Exploring Watercolor, Helen Solomon 2025-2026

Playing & Exploring Watercolor B
Helen Solomon

Tuesdays: 9:00 – 12:00

Join us for a fun journey into watercolor painting! This class is perfect for beginners and those with some experience. Learn at your own pace, explore new techniques, and use your photographs as a source of inspiration. You will master skills like drawing from photos, mixing colors, creating textures, and correcting mistakes. Each class begins with a brief discussion and demonstration on topics such as color mixing and composition. Our goal is to enjoy the process and make new friends while discovering the beauty of watercolor painting!

S1: 5wk: Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
S2: 4wk: Oct 7, 14, 21, 28
S3: 4 wk: Nov 4, 11, 18, 25
S4: 4 wk: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27
S5: 4 wk: Feb 3, 10, 17, 24
S6: 4 wk: Mar 10, 17, 24, 31
S7: 4 wk: Apr 7, 14, 21, 28

4 wk: HC Member: $137
Future Member: $162

5 wk: Member: $171
Future Member:$196

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Simplified Acrylics II, Helen Solomon 2025-2026

Simplified Acrylics II I-A
Helen Solomon

Thursdays: 9:00 – 12:00

Participants will delve into the details of preparing a canvas and learn how to transfer their references using their photographs or freely available online resources. This intermediate to advanced class comprehensively examines various acrylic techniques, aesthetic concepts, and mediums. Participants will enjoy three hours of dedicated studio time with fellow acrylic enthusiasts, fostering an environment rich in creativity and camaraderie among like-minded artists. Throughout the class, students will have the valuable opportunity to engage in constructive discussions about their artwork, provide critiques on their peers’ pieces, and benefit from the instructor’s demonstrations.

S1: 4 wk- Sep 4, 11, 18, 25
S2: 5 wk- Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
S3: 4 wk- Nov 6, 13, 20, (no Nov 27), Dec 4
S4: 4 wk- Jan 8, 15, 22, 29
S5: 4 wk- Feb 12, 19, 26
S6: 4 wk- Mar 5, 12, 19, 26
S7: 4 wk: Apr 2, 9, (no Apr 16), 23, 30

4 wk: $137 Member
Future Member: $162

5 wk: $171 Member
Future Member: $196

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Simplified Acrylics, Really, Helen Solomon 2025-2026

Simplified Acrylics, Really. B-I
Helen Solomon

Thursdays: 1:00 – 4:00

This course is designed for beginners and those seeking to enhance their acrylic painting skills. Students will explore various techniques and styles unique to acrylics, covering topics such as canvas preparation, color mixing, composition, and paint application. The class will feature demonstrations, discussions, and personalized instruction, allowing students to develop their painting styles at their own pace. You can use your photographs or explore images from Unsplash.com and Pixabay.com for inspiration.

S1: 4 wk: Sep 4, 11, 18, 25
S2: 5 wk: Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
S3: 4 wk: Nov 6, 13, 20 (no Nov 27), Dec 4
S4: 4 wk: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 Class Full Call for Waitlist
S5: 4 wk: Feb 5, 12, 19, 26
S6: 4 wk: Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 Class Full Call for Waitlist
S7: 4 wk: Apr 2, 9, (no Apr 16), Apr 23, 30

4 wk: $137 HC Members
$162 Future Members

5 wk: $171 HC Members
$196 Future Members

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Fundamentals of Drawing, Janet Flickinger (Tuesdays) 2025-2026

Fundamentals of Drawing B-A
Janet Flickinger

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 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
S2: 4 wk – Oct 7, 14, 21, 28
S3: 6 wk – Nov 4, 11, 18, (no Nov 25), Dec 2, 9, 16
S4: 4 wk – Jan 6, 13, 20, 27
S5: 4 wk – Feb 3, 10, 17, 24
S6: 5 wk – Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
S7: 4 wk – Apr 7, 14, 21, 28

4 wk: Member: $123
Future Member: $148

5 wk: Member: $145
Future Member: $170

6 wk: Member: $173
Future Member: $198

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Fundamentals of Drawing, Janet Flickinger (Mondays AFT) 2025-2026

Fundamentals of Drawing B-A
Janet Flickinger

Mondays: 2:00 – 4:30

The foundation of all art is drawing whether 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: 4 wk- Sep 8, 15, 22, 29
S2: 4 wk- Oct 6, 13, 20, 27
S3: 6 wk- Nov 3, 10, 17, (no Nov 24), Dec 1, 8, 15
S4: 4 wk- Jan 5, 12, 19, 23
S5: 4 wk- Feb 2, 9, 16, 23
S6: 5 wk- Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
S7: 4 wk- Apr 6, 13, 20, 27

4 wk: Member: $123
Future Member: $148

5 wk: Member $145
Future Member $170

6 wk: Member: $173
Future Member: $198

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Fundamentals of Drawing, Janet Flickinger (Mondays AM) 2025-2026

Fundamentals of Drawing B-A

Janet Flickinger

Mondays: 11:00 – 1:30

S4: 4 wk- Jan 5, 12, 19, 23

S5: 4 wk- Feb 2, 9, 16, 23

S6: 5 wk- Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

S7: 4 wk- Apr 6, 13, 20, 27

4 wk: Member: $123 Future Member: $148

5 wk: Member $145 Future Member $170

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Donate to the Herrig Center for the ARTS-Giving Tuesday 2025

Your general support helps Herrig Center for the Arts to:

- Bring national talent to the community for exhibits & workshops, such as AWS, Southern Watercolor Society and Oil Painters of America
- Provide opening art receptions every month that are free and open to the public
- Add dynamic and relevant visual arts classes and workshops that you ask for like Tim Saternow, David Lobenberg, and other artists
- Price classes competitively – 20% less on average than other art centers
- Support the local and growing artist community with training, exhibition space and an outlet for selling their work
- Offer an Arts & Healing Program Free to all participants
- Provide scholarships to children in need to art classes – 35 – 50 a year
- Host a annual exhibit for the Manatee County School District – showcasing the work of over 200 K-12 students
- Host Free exhibits and classes for emerging artists and non-profit groups like Just For Girls

Session 1: $1000

Session 2: $750

Session 3: $500

Session 4: $250

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