Narrative Portrait Painting, Alicia Brown 2026

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Alicia Brown B-A

Thursday 1:00-4:00pm

When music hits you feel no pain (Bob Marley).
In this engaging painting class, participants are invited to explore change, memory, and belonging through color, movement and sound. using music and guided prompts, participants will translate rhythm and personal experience into expressive painting forms. This class focuses on creative process rather than technical skill, making it welcoming and accessible for all levels. No prior painting experience is required. participants are encouraged to experiment, reflect and paint freely in a supportive environment.

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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Acrylic Painting From The Mind’s Eye, Kerry Didday 2026

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Kerry Didday I

Fridays 1:00-3:30pm

Painting from your Minds Eye is painting with ideas, shapes, colors and concepts that come to your imagination at any time of day or night. I promote a creative environment where artists are inspired by each member of the class as we begin each morning with a class review of current work as I critique and provide helpful comments. Students should have an open mind and look forward to new and exciting painting avenues while learning to create paintings and collage papers. You will build a personal library of creative collage materials while exploring the basics of abstract development through practical lessons. This is an ongoing weekly class with the development of individual skills as we explore: Mixed Media, Acrylic Mediums, Gels, Pastes, Color development and the Importance of Multi-Layer Underpainting and the Lot to a Little design concept.

S1: May 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12

S2: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17

S3: July 24, 31, Aug 7, 14

4wk $128 HC Members

4wk $158 Future Members

5wk $160 HC Members

5wk $190 Future Members

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Painting From Life, Maggie Bosco 2026

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Maggie Bosco B-A

Wednesdays 9:30-12:30pm

Consistently painting from life is where real growth happens. This class is for students who already have a foundation in drawing and color mixing and are ready to challenge their seeing and decision-making. Working from live observation, we’ll paint a range of subjects from simple to complex still lifes, to interior and exterior views seen through the studio windows. Painting from life sharpens our understanding of value, color, shape, and spatial relationships in a way nothing else can. As you learn to respond directly to what in front of you, you’ll develop skills that strengthen every painting you make whether working from life or translating that knowledge into work made from reference photos.

S1: Jul 8, 15, 22

S2: Jul 29, Aug 5, 12

$103 HC Members

$133 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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Bird Blast, Dawn Gerardot 2026

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Dawn Gerardot B-I

Wednesdays 1:00-3:30pm

Select the bird that inspires you most, and together we will create a quick, expressive, and loose interpretation of your chosen subject. This engaging activity is designed to be energetic and enjoyable, encouraging you to experiment and embrace spontaneity. Throughout this two-class session, you will experience a process that welcomes happy accidents & unexpected but delightful outcomes that often lead to unique artistic discoveries. The focus is on relaxing, letting go, and allowing your natural creativity to flourish with the gentle guidance of the “art angels.”

S1: May 13 & 20

S2: June 10 & 17

$67 HC Members

$97 Future Members

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Acrylic Painting From The Mind’s Eye, Kerry Didday 2025-2026

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Kerry Didday I

Fridays 1:00-3:30 pm

Painting from your “Minds Eye” is painting with ideas, shapes, colors and concepts that come to your imagination at any time of day or night. I promote a creative environment where artists are inspired by each member of the class as we begin each day with a class review of current work as I critique and provide helpful comments. Students should have an open mind and look forward to new and exciting painting avenues while learning to create paintings and collage papers. You will build a personal library of creative collage materials while exploring the basics of abstract development through practical lessons. This is an ongoing weekly class with the development of individual skills as we explore: Mixed Media, Acrylic Mediums, Gels, Pastes, Color development and the Importance of Multi-Layer Underpainting and the “Lot to a Little” design concept.

S1: Mar 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr 3
S2: Apr 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8

$155 HC Members

$180 Future Members

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Beginning/Intermediate Wheel Throwing, Ken Shields 2025-2026

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Ken Shields B-I

Thursdays 6:00-9:00

Learn wheel throwing. If you’ve done it before, here’s your chance to hone your skills.
We will learn/review preparing the clay, centering, pulling and shaping. Depending on your level of skill, we will get into some ways of turning your pot into a work of art with altering, carving, adding slip, texturing, etc…  Class fee includes 25lbs. of clay, firing and in-studio glazes. Please bring tools or purchase a beginner kit at the front desk. It’s recommended you cut your nails short and don’t wear jewelry. Please bring a towel or apron.

S1: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5
S2: Feb 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12 Class Full Call for Waitlist
S3: Mar 19, 26, Apr 2, 9, 16 Class Full Call for Waitlist

$190 HC Members

$215 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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