Open Book & Sarasota Pen Women

The Wonderful World Of Scratchboard, Sheryl Unwin

Sheryl Unwin B-A
Mondays 9:00-12:00

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: Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21
S2: Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25, (no Dec 2), Dec 9
S3: Dec 16, 23, 30, Jan 6, 13, 20
S4: Jan 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, (no Feb 24), Mar 3, 10
S5: Mar 17, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 21

$193 ACM Members $218 Future Members

Supply List

Figure Drawing Open Studio

Figure Drawing Open Studio
Saturdays, 1:00-3:30

Welcome to ACM life drawing sessions. While drawing the human figure and having some experience is helpful, in these sessions all artistic levels are welcome. There will be a monitor with experience to set up the model with lighting, position and set pace for changing poses during each session. Our studio monitor will gladly give drawing advice or opinion as you request. Experienced advice will be based on observation of the model’s form and drawing techniques to translate onto paper. Your studio advisor will also be drawing during these sessions, so feel free to observe and share thoughts and questions. Model fee is included with these drawing sessions. Be sure to bring your own dry art media materials of choice. Please expect partial draped or undraped model poses.  Suggestions for basic materials are; Kneaded Eraser and White Plastic Eraser, Charcoal Pencils 2B-4B or Vine charcoal sticks-soft, Graphite Pencils 2B and 4B and a Newsprint or Sketch pad, size 18×24″. Materials are readily available online or at local art and craft stores.  The Monitor, Gary Green’s background includes a creative career with National Advertising and Marketing Agencies, as well as freelance illustration and design projects. Currently active in showing at local and regional art exhibits.
S1: 3 wk: Oct 5, 12, 19
S2: 3 wk: Nov 2, 9, 16
$45 ACM Members
$60 Future Members

Nights Out: Creative Fun For Everyone!

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!

 

Dichroic Patchwork Pendant with Darlene Johnson   NEW DATE!
S1: February 21, 2025 7:00-9:00 $55
Join Darlene in this easy fun class! Make a dazzling dichroic glass pendant, patchwork quilt design. Bring yourself and some friends!  No experience needed. All are welcome.

 

 

 

 Gone Fishing Stained Glass with Janet Poelsma
S2: November 15, 2024 6:00-9:00 $55
In this fun beginner class Janet will teach you the basics of Stained Glass. You will learn how to cut glass, grind, copper foil and solder. Colored glass selection will vary. No experience needed. Bring some friends and let’s Go Fishing!

 

 

Spring Blossom Stained Glass with Janet Poelsma
S3: January 10, 2025 6:00-9:00 $55
In this fun beginner class Janet will teach you the basics of Stained Glass. You will learn how to cut glass, grind, copper foil and solder. Colored glass selection will vary. No experience needed. Bring some friends and have fun creating your very own Spring Blossom!

 

 

Make A Splash Stained Glass with Janet Poelsma
S4: March 7, 2025 6:00-9:00 $55
Join Janet in this fun beginner class. Janet will teach you the basics of stained glass. You will learn how to cut glass, grind, copper foil and solder. Colored glass selection will vary. No experience needed. Bring your friends and let’s make a splash together!

 

 

Arts & Healing Program

Arts & Healing

The Arts & Healing Program focuses on adults who are experiencing mild to moderate dementia/memory loss. The Arts have been shown to have a profound and lasting impact on people of all ages, economic and cultural backgrounds. Involvement in the arts is associated with gains in learning, cognitive ability, problem-solving, critical thinking, and motor and verbal skills. The creative process involved in artistic self-expression helps people to resolve conflicts and problems, develop interpersonal skills, manage behavior, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and achieve insight. There is no charge for this class.

If you know someone who could benefit from this program, please email Carla, acm@artcentermanatee.org

Ceramic Workshop

Intermediate/Advanced
Tuesdays 1:00-4:00

This is a class-led, hands on, open to anyone who can center, pull a cylinder and has taken a class at the center. This class has no instructor but there is learning amongst students. Class fee includes 25# of clay, bisque and glaze firing. **Note: You must have taken at least one session of classes with an instructor before you can register for this class.**

 

S1: Sept 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8
S2: Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12
S3: Nov 19, 26, Dec 3, 10, 19
S4: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4
S5: Feb 11, 18, 25, Mar 4, 11
S6: Mar 18, 25, Apr 1, 8, 15

$179 ACM Members
$204 Future Members

 

Our Location

ArtCenter Manatee
209 9th St West
Bradenton, FL 34205

MFS 9-5, TWTh 9-6. Closed Sunday

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