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

Ikebana, Ipek Ceyhan 2026

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Ipek Ceyhan A

Wednesdays 2:00-4:00pm

Ikebana is a traditional Japanese art of flower arranging with live materials. We use flowers and leaves to emphasize the beauty of nature in the arrangement. It’s a form of self expression reflecting the beauty of flowers.

S1: May 20, 27, Jun 3, 10

$94 HC Members

$124 Future Members

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Colored Pencil – A World Of Color, Sheryl Unwin 2026

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Sheryl Unwin B-A

Mondays 1:00-4:00pm

Come and expand your drawing skills with color. Using a reference image you will learn the necessary techniques, burnishing and layering skills to develop a quality colored pencil drawing. Come Illustrate, explore and express anything that inspires you.

S1: May 11, 19, Jun 1, 8, 15, 22

S2: Jun 29, Jul 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug 3

$205 HC Members

$235 Future Members

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Pen & Ink – World of Lines, Dots & Scribbles, Sheryl Unwin 2026

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Sheryl Unwin B-A

Thursdays 9:00-12:00pm

An introduction into the world of Pen and Ink with Sheryl Unwin. This class is perfect for artists of all levels, from beginners curious to explore a new medium to experienced ink artists looking to refine their pen and ink skills. Come and join this class and embark on an exciting journey into the captivating world of Pen and Ink.

S1: Jun 11, 18, 25, July 2

S2: July 9, 16, 23, 30

$137 HC Members

$167 Future Members

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The Wonderful World of Scratchboard, Sheryl Unwin 2026

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Sheryl Unwin B-A

Mondays 9:00-12:00pm

Scratchboard is a fine art form that uses a surface covered with white clay and then a layer of black India ink. In class we will explore the different tools to remove the black ink to bring your image come to life. The student may choose to keep their boards black and white or proceed to colorize them. In class we will explore the different mediums used to colorize your scratchboards.

S1: May 11, 18, (no May 25), June 1, 8, 15, 22

S2: Jun 29, Jul 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug 3

$205 HC Members

$235 Future Members

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Watercolor Pencils = Drawing + Painting, Melissa Miller Nece 2026

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Melissa Miller Nece B-A

Saturdays 10:00-4:00pm

The best of both worlds! Water-soluble colored pencils combine the precision and control of drawing with the fluid freedom of paint. Explore the many ways to use these versatile pencils wet or dry, alone or for mixed media. Great for sketching or serious artwork, they even mix well with pen and ink and traditional watercolor. Some paper is provided; bring your own pencils or borrow class sets.

S1: July 11

$112 HC Members

$142 Future Members

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Sketching In Pen & Color, Melissa Miller Nece 2026

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Melissa Miller Nece B-A

Saturdays 10:00-4:00pm

Fine line markers are not just for tight details they’re great for quick sketches. Let go of perfectionism and go with the flow of ink! Add color with a few colored pencils, watercolor pencils, pastels or paints for fresh and lively artwork or filling a journal. Forget erasing and fixing, just loosen up and have fun drawing! Each student gets a fine line marker. (Weather permitting, we’ll draw outside too.)

S1: May 9

$112 HC Members

$142 Future Members

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Colored Pencil – Get The Point, Melissa Miller Nece 2026

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Melissa Miller Nece B-A

Saturdays 10:00-4:00pm

Get up to speed with this ideal medium for fine art versatile, clean and easy to master. Beginners will learn basic techniques and apply them to a project (references provided); experienced artists can get guidance on completing their own projects. Various pencil sets will be available for use in class along with other tools. Sample papers are included. Watercolor pencils are also welcome.

S1: June 13

S2: Aug 8

$112 HC Members

$142 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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