Artist Toolbox 101, Barbara Gerdeman 2026

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Barbara Gerdeman B-I

Tuesdays 1:00-3:00pm

Artist Toolbox 101 is a beginner-friendly class designed to introduce artists to the fundamentals of running an art practice. We’ll tackle the tasks every artist knows are important but can often feel overwhelming. Learn how to write artist bios and statements, organize your inventory, prepare for exhibitions, manage social media, and more!

S1: May 5, 12, (no May 19) 26

S2: July 7, 14, 21

S3: Aug 4, 11

3wk $77 HC Members

3 wk$107 Future Members

2wk $52 HC Members

2wk $82 Future Members

Fundamentals of Drawing, (Mondays) Janet Flickinger 2026

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Janet Flickinger B-A

Mondays 1:00-3:30pm

The foundation of all art is drawing, if you have never drawn before or just want to sharpen your skill 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: May 4, 11, 18

S2: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

S3: July 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug 3, 10

3 wk $96 HC Members

3wk $126 Future Members

5wk $160 HC Members

5wk $190 Future Members

6wk $192 HC Members

6wk $222 Future Members

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Fundamentals of Drawing (Tuesdays), Janet Flickinger 2026

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Janet Flickinger B-A

Tuesdays 6:00-8:30pm

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: May 5, 12, 19, 26

S2: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

S3: July 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug 4, 11

4wk $128 HC Members

4wk $158 Future Members

5wk $160 HC Members

5wk $190 Future Members

6wk $192 HC Members

6wk $222 Future Members

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Mastering Watercolor, Helen Solomon 2026

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Helen Solomon I-A

Fridays 9:00-12:00pm

This class is designed for students with prior experience with watercolors who 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 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: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

S2: June 5, 12, 19, 26

S3: July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

4wk $137 HC Members

4wk $167 Future Members

5wk $171 HC Members

5wk 201 Future Members

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Playing & Exploring Watercolor, Helen Solomon 2026

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Helen Solomon B

Tuesdays 9:00-12:00pm

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: May 5, 12, 29, 26

S2: June 9, 16, 23, 30

S3: July 7, 14, 21, 28

$137 HC Members

$167 Future Members

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Contemporary Asian Brush Painting, Tristina Dietz Elmes 2026

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Tristina Dietz Elmes B-A

Wednesdays 5:30-8:00pm

Asian brush painting seeks to find simplicity of form and vitality in a subject, capturing the essence of a scene. Bold, spontaneous brush marks and delicate fine strokes combine in a mindful dance creating delightful artworks. In this workshop students will paint on xuan rice papers with Asian brushes, Chinese watercolors, Sumi-e inks and other Asian art essentials. The teacher will also demonstrate how to mount rice paper paintings to make them easier to frame. All levels of painters are welcome in this class!

S1: May 6, 13, 20, 27

S2: June 3, 10, 17, 24

S3: July 8, 15, 22, 29

$137 HC Members

$167 Future Members

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Easy Nature Scenes With Water Soluble Oil Paint, Sherie Pierce 2026

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Sherie Pierce B-A

Thursdays 4:00-6:30pm

Learn to paint vibrant nature scenes using a safer oil painting medium. Water soluble oil paint is a less toxic way to achieve professional oil painting techniques. Learn blending techniques to create a nature landscape with a vibrant sky or underwater scene.

S1: May 7, 14, 21, 28

S2: June 4, 11, 18, 25

S3: July 9, 16, 23, 30

$123 HC Members

$153 Future Members

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Narrative Portrait Painting, Alicia Brown 2026

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Alicia Brown B-A

Thursday 1:00-4:00pm

In this immersive oil painting class, participants will be guided through the process of developing a narrative from photographic reference. Particpants will explore how story telling, identity and presence can be conveyed through the painted figure. Working from both black and white and color reference photos, students will use the grid method to accurately draw and transfer their drawing onto canvas. Establish value structure using the grisaille wipe-out technique. Develop color using a limitted palette approach. Build dimension and depth by layering paint from thin transparent passages to more opague highlights. Emphasis wil be placed on understanding light, shadow, color mixing, and how personality can be expressed through portraiture. This class is open to beginners and experienced painters.

S1: May 7, 14, 21, 28

S2: Jun 4, 11, 18, 25

S3: Jul 2, 9, 16, 23

S4: Jul 30, Aug 6, 13

3wk $102 HC Members

3wk $132 Future Members

4wk $137 HC Members

4wk $167 Future Members

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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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