Colored Pencil – Get the Point, Melissa Miller Nece 2025-2026

Colored Pencil – Get the Point     B-A
Melissa Miller Nece

Saturdays: 10:00 – 4:00

Artists quality colored pencils are an 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: Sep 20
S2: Nov 8
S3: Jan 10
S4: Mar 7
S5: Apr 11

$110 Member
$135 Future Member

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Foundation of Drawing, Janet Flickinger

Janet Flickinger, B-A
Drawing for Kids Ages 10-15
Mondays 5:00 – 7:00

This is a class for the young artist. The class is focusing on all aspects of art. We will train the eye how to see as it related to direction of line, curves, form, shape, contrast, etc. We will learn how to look at something and draw it exactly. All projects will be finished in pencil, color pencil, or watercolor. Once the basics are learned, we will focus on design and composition. Students are to bring pictures they want to draw. All art supplies for this class are provided.

S2: 4 wk: Oct 6, 13, 20, 27
S3: 6 wk: Nov 3, 10, 17 (No Nov 24), Dec 1, 8, 15 
S4: 4 wk: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26
S5: 4 wk: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23
S6: 5 wk: Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
S7: 4 wk: Apr 6, 13, 20, 27
4 week: $105 Members $140 Future Members
5 week: $130 Members $165 Future Members
6 week: $155 ACM Members $190 Future Members

It’s a Clay Day!, Erik Franzen – KidsArt

Erik Franzen, B – I

Mondays 5:30-7:30

Creating in clay is fun! Work with the clay instructor to learn new skills & create anything you want!

S1: Sep 8, 15, 22, 29
S2: Oct 6, 13, 20, 27
S3: Nov 3, 10, 17, Dec 1
S4: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26
S5: Feb 2, 9, 16, 23
S6: Mar 2, 9, 16, 23

$152 HC Members

$177 Future Members

Study of Moving Water, Helen Solomon 2025-2026

Helen Solomon  B-A

Tuesdays 1:00-4:00

To create a more dynamic and fluid representation of a running creek, waterfall, or crashing waves, it’s essential to incorporate a blend of soft and hard edges along the waters contours. Experiment by twisting or dragging your brush along the edges to mimic the natural flow of water. Vary your brush’s speed and direction, allowing it to glide or whip across the canvas surface to capture the lively movement of the water. This piece is a month-long acrylic study that explores the vibrant beauty of a cascading waterfall, a meandering river, and the rhythmic dance of the ocean.

S1: Mar 10, 17, 24, 31

$137 Member
$162 Future Members

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Raku – Fire and Smoke, Ted Camp 2025-2026

Ted Camp, Beginner – Advanced
Thursdays 9:00-12:00

Using previously developed construction skills, students will produce either hand-built or wheel-thrown work and apply special glazes to their bisque-fired work PRIOR to each class. During class, those pieces will be fired quickly and students will then remove their work from the hot kiln while the glazes are still molten. They will then place their work into smoking chambers where the glazes will develop a serendipitous variety of surface and colored effects unique only to raku while rapidly cooling. In addition to regular raku glazing, students are encouraged to try naked raku, obvara, and horse-hair techniques as alternative choices to glazing for their surface patterns. Class fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, and firing.

S1: Sep 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct 2
S2: Oct 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6
S3: Nov 13, 20, Dec 4, 11, 18
S4: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb 5
S5: Feb 12, 19, 26, Mar 5, 12
S6: Mar 19, (no Mar 26), Apr 2, 9, 16, 23

 

$190 HC Members
$215 Future Members

Adult Beginner Wheel Throwing, Erik Franzen 2025-2026

Erik Franzen  B
Wednesdays 5:30-8:30

Wheel throwing attracts students who particularly like symmetrically round objects and challenges them to learn how to control the development of a particular form. The basic steps for throwing will be the focus for beginners, while more advanced students will be challenged by more complex forms and techniques, which will lead to all students achieving success through practice. Students will also explore the myriad ways to apply glazes. Bring your own tools or purchase a 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, 8
S2: Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 18
S3: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11
S4: Feb 18, 25, Mar 4, 11, 18

$227 Members
$252 Future Members

Sensational Silks, Dawn Gerardot 2025-2026

Dawn Gerardot B-A
Wednesdays,  1:00-3:30

If you have never painted on silk before, you need to give it a try! The colors are so bright & bold and the process is addictive. The theme is of your choosing. I can help you with that. No previous experience necessary. Each session is 4 weeks long. To help with supply costs of the class, I offer a kit which includes everything you need to complete a 22×22 inch project. See class material for details.

S1: Sep 24, Oct 1, 8, 15, 22
S2: Nov 19, 26, Dec 3, 10, 17
S3: Jan 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18
S4: Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr 1

$146 ACM Members
$171 Future Members

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Introduction to Art – Sprouting Artists Ages 4-5, Sawyer Ramsey 2025-2026

Sprouting Artists – Ages 4-5
Sawyer Ramsey
Saturdays 10:00-12:00

Students will explore the exciting world of art as they paint, draw, and glue their way through a variety of two and three-dimensional projects. Prepare for the fun by dressing your sprout in clothes that will take the spills encountered on his or her colorful journey of creativity.

S1: Sep 13, 20, 27, Oct 4
S2: Oct 25, Nov 1, 8, 15
S3: Nov 22, 29, Dec 6, 13
S4: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24
S5: Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, 21
S6: Feb 28, Mar 7, 14, 21

$93 HCA Members
$128 Future Members

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888 3rd Ave West
Bradenton, FL 34205

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