Intermediate Jewelry, Wendy Thurlow 2025-2026

Intermediate Jewelry     I
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: 5 wk – Sep 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6
S2: 5 wk – Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17
S3: 4 wk – Dec 1, 8, 15, 22
S4: 5 wk – Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2
S5: 5 wk – Feb 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 16
S6: 5 wk – Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27

4 wk – $158 Member
$183 Future Member

5 wk: $197 Member
$222 Future Member

 

 

Intermediate Jewelry, Maureen Shankey 2025-2026

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 sketchbook, notebook, your tools, metals and your imagination. Metal can be purchased in class. Closed toe shoes are required.

S1: Sep 10, 17, 24, Oct 1
S2: Oct 22, 29, Nov 5, 12

 

$122 Member
$147 Future Member

 

Introduction to Metalsmithing, Bernadette Nichols 2025-2026

Introduction to Metalsmithing     B
Bernadette Nichols

Fridays: 9:00-1:00

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: Feb 6, 13, 20, 27
S2: Apr 3, 10, 17, 24

$158 Member
$183 Future Member

Russian Wedding Band, Bernadette Nichols 2025-2026

Russian Wedding Band     B
Bernadette Nichols

Saturdays: 9:00 – 2:00

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: Nov 22
S2: Apr 18

Member: $117
Future Member: $142

Spinner Rings, Bernadette Nichols 2025-2026

Spinner Rings     B
Bernadette Nichols

Saturdays: 9:00 – 1:00

Jump right into metalsmithing even if you are a beginner. Make a beautiful spinner ring creating a wide band that allows smaller rings to spin around on the outside. Learn to sharpen your metalsmithing skills with measuring, cutting, soldering, forging and polishing your piece. You will complete a ring in this one-day workshop. Please plan on a material fee of $50 to $70 including tax payable to the instructor at the beginning of class by check or credit card. Long hair must be pulled back and closed-toed shoes are a must.

S1: Oct 18
S3: Apr 4

Member: $95
Future Member: $120

Beginning Jewelry, Maureen Shankey 2025-2026

Beginning Jewelry     B
Maureen Shankey

Tuesdays: 6:00 – 9:00

Discover the art of jewelry making in this introductory course for beginners. You will learn essential techniques to forge, pierce, form, solder and polish your own unique pieces of jewelry. Gain an understanding of metal and learn to manipulate its properties to suit your creations. Once your piece has taken shape you will learn various methods to polish and finish your work. Emphasis will be placed on safety and efficient practices. Closed toe shoes required. Materials such as metal and saw blades will be purchased during class. Supply fees are paid before class (cash or check to instructor).

S1: 6 wk: Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7
S2: 5 wk: Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25

5 wk: $197 Member:
Future Member $222

6 wk: $237 Member
$262 Future Member

Explore Clay Handbuilding Techniques, Ted Camp 2025-2026

Explore Clay Handbuilding Techniques  B-I
Ted Camp

Wednesdays: 1:00 – 4:00

Slab construction is the easiest and fastest form of hand building for beginners to learn while presenting the more advanced student with a variety of challenges involving aesthetics & scale. This class will cover a variety of building and design techniques, including coils along with the use of a clay extruder that play well with the physical characteristics of clay. Demonstrations will focus on the making of quality utilitarian or sculptural objects. Students will be introduced to numerous glazing techniques that allow them to fully explore colors and effects possible with mid-fire (cone 6 electric). Bring your own tools or purchase a beginners kit at the front desk. Class fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, firing, and in-studio glazing.

S1: Sep 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct 1
S2: Oct 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5
S3: Nov 12, 19, (no Nov 26), Dec 3, 10, 17
S4: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4
S5: Feb 11, 18, 25, Mar 4, 11
S6: Mar 18, (no Mar 25), Apr 1, 8, 15, 22

Member: $190
Future Member: $215

Pottery for the ArtFul Host, Jennifer Sapjanskas 2025-2026

Pottery for the ArtFul Host    B-A
Jennifer Sapjanskas

Wednesdays: 4:30 – 7:30

Elevate your table with pottery designed by you! Relax and enjoy hand building with clay as you create a tiered serving tray, platters, and more – the perfect start to your personal collection. Learn slab construction and surface design. Sketch your own motif or choose from curated patterns, adding stripes, florals, or your own flair. Class fee includes 25 lbs of clay and all firings. We’ll wrap up by savoring an appetizer served on your show-stopping masterpiece. All levels welcome!

S1: Sep 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8
S2: Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19
S3: Dec 10, 17, (no Dec 24 & Dec 31), Jan 7, 14, 21, 28
S4: Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, Mar 4, 11
S5: Mar 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22

$227 Members
Future Member: $252

Our Location

Herrig Center for the Arts
209 9th St West
Bradenton, FL 34205

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

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