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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Simplified Acrylics Really, Helen Solomon 2026

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Helen Solomon B-I

Thursdays 1:00-4:00pm

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 class will comprehensively examine various acrylic techniques, aesthetic concepts, and media. Participants will enjoy three hours of dedicated studio time with fellow acrylic enthusiasts, fostering a rich environment of 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 instructors demonstrations.

S1: May 7, 14, 21, 28

S2: June 4, 11, 18, 25

S3: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

4wk $137 HC Members

4wk $167 Future Members

5wk $171 HC Members

5wk $201 Future Members

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Simplified Acrylics II, Helen Solomon 2026

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Helen Solomon I-A

Thursdays 9:00-12:00 pm

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 media. Participants will enjoy three hours of dedicated studio time with fellow acrylic enthusiasts, fostering a rich environment of 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 instructors demonstrations.

S1: May 7, 14, 21, 28

S2: June 4, 11, 18, 25

S3: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

4wk $137 HC Members

4wk $167 Future Members

5wk $171 HC Members

5wk $201 Future Members

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

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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

Nights Out: Creative Fun For Everyone!

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Come with a friend, go home with a piece of art you’ve created!

Includes all supplies, complimentary beer or wine and snacks.
Ages 21+, Check our website for last-minute additions!

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Tree of Life Pendant with Joey Redman

S2: March 13, 6:00-9:00

Design and craft your own meaningful Tree of Life pendant in this hands-on jewelry-making experience.  Learn basic jewelry techniques at a fun and creative evening and take home your creation.  We will be working with copper wire and your choice: with or without beads!

$45

Wine & Snacks provided! Bring your friends. 21+ only

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Play With Your Pens & Pencils!

With Jerry King

S3: April 10, 6:00-9:00

We will be learning how to draw illustrations and cartoons in both black & white and color.  Bring home your creations!  Creating art is only half the fun.  You will also learn how to make a living doing it from the famous cartoonist Jerry King, one of the most published, prolific and versatile cartoonists in the world today.  His work has appeared in thousands of greeting cards, magazines, books, newspapers and children’s books.   This is going to be fun, fun, fun!

$45

Wine & Snacks provided! Bring your friends. 21+ only

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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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