“My kids always look forward to art camp at ArtCenter Manatee. It’s a place where they can be creative and express themselves through all different forms of art. Thank you for such a wonderful place for children to learn and grow from art.”
~ Amanda, Mother of KidsArt Students

Monday – Friday, 9am–Noon
Ten, half-day full-week camps

$140 ACM members
$175 non-members

Upcycling  EA1
Tatiana Hernandez
S1: May 31-Jun 3

Using your creativity, your imagination and a variety of materials-change the purpose and value of objects. Give objects a new and powerful purpose-making them worthy of more-making them ART! Students are encouraged to bring any personal items such as broken action figures, costume jewelry no longer in use, or even a discarded phone charger to repurpose into a group project that will be created in tandem with individual projects.

4 day wk: Members $112  Future Members $147

Becoming Andy Warhol or Georgia O’Keeffe on Canvas  EA2
Deb Lerash
S2: Jun 6-10

Students will accept an object of choice or a slice of nature. Techniques and color theory are very important to the outcome. Artist sketch will be drawn on graph paper and transferred to canvas. Students will enhance their skills of sketching, mixing, application, blending, masking areas, straight edge, lettering if applicable, and other needed techniques. Student artists will each create an original artist inspired acrylic canvas.

Fabulous Fibers  EA3
Alicia Loomis
S 3: Jun 13-17

Students will explore a variety of creative techniques while weaving and sewing. No experience necessary. Students will learn to make and warp a loom, weave a creative cloth full of color and textures, and sew a bag or tapestry. Students will be encouraged to use their imagination and enjoy the process.

Frogs, Fairies & Dragons in Clay EA4
Michelle Polito
S 4: Jun 20-24

Make magical creatures for your garden. Learn different clay techniques, such as pinch pots, coil, slab building or extrusion. Put them on your hand-built lily pads, garden poles or mushrooms. Glaze in brilliant colors. Perfect for any skill level.

Mosaics  EA5
Susanne Sangricco
S5: Jun 27-30

make some magic this week while learning
about the ancient art of mosaic! Students will
learn how mosaic art is made and the fascinating
and practically endless components that can be
used in creating mosaic art, all while making their
own beautiful mosic piece. Working with a 12 x
12 surface, students will be encouraged to use
their imagination to create their mosaic art.

Collage  EA6
Susanne Sangricco
S6: Jul 5-8

Unleash, explore, create! We will be answering this question in Creative Collage! Students will be encouraged to explore the inlimited materials available in the making of collage while creating a visual representation of their inner self (ie). As a medium, collage is inviting, playful and engaging.

4 day wk: Members $112  Future Members $147

Drawing What You See  EA7
Janet Flickinger
S7: Jul 11-15

This is a class for the young artist. We will train the eye how to see as it relates 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. We will focus on how to mix colors and shade form making it look three dimensional. Students are to bring (preferably 4X6) pictures they want to draw.

Wacky Week  EA8
Dawn Gerardot Putman
Session 8: Jul 18-22

Join the fun, fun, fun using acrylics and interesting papers to create your own unique style. It’s a class giving you a different surprise every day from monoprints and hat painting to painting a village and having an artist trading card swap. Put on your artistic cap and come along. You’ll be glad you did!

It’s All About Clay  EA9
Michelle Polito
Session 9: Jul 25-29

Ever wonder what it is like to throw on the pottery wheel? It’s amazing to fight the wheel’s centripetal force and make your own pot. Here’s your chance. Learn as a beginner or hone your existing skills through demonstration and hands on instruction. Also play in the clay with hand building. Includes adding 3 dimensional figures such as mermaids, lizards and plants onto your pieces. Glaze with dazzling colors.

Painting  EA10
Robert Koutny
Session 10: Aug 1-5

Painting on canvas can be fun! Learn composition, color mixing, perspective and blending just like the pros. We’ll explore different styles from still life to landscapes and abstract. Let creativity be your guide

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Monday – Friday, 9am-3pm
Ten, full-week camps

Sawyer Ramsey & Robert Koutny

$190 ACM members
$225 non-members

Aftercare available from 3pm–5pm*

Fur, Feathers & Scales   KA1
S1: May 31-Jun 3
Animal masks, pastel portraits, Paper-mâché boas, wildlife ceramics.

4 day wk: Members $152   Future Members $187

Deep Sea Magic   KA2 FULL
S2: Jun 6-10
Water paintings, shimmering jellyfish sculptures, seashell collage, paper-mâché whales, sealife ceramics.

Alien Encounters  KA3
S3: Jun 13-17
Paper-mâché planets, ceramic aliens, rocket sculptures, space scape paintings.

Mythical Creatures  KA4
S4: Jun 20-24
Paper-mâché dragons, fairy & trolls houses, magical creature paintings, clay monsters & mermaids.

Inspiring Artists   KA5
S5: Jun 27-Jul 1
Action Jackson shirts, Jasper John’s flag prints, Picasso ceramic creations, pop art pumpkins, crazy self portraits.

Super Heroes & Villains  KA6
S6: Jul 5-8
Design super hero stamps, comic collages, ceramic superware, paper-mâché wands.

4 day wk: Members $152   Future Members $187

Animal Magic  KA7
S7: Jul 11-15
Ceramic critters & cups, pet paper-mâché, furry & fluffy pastel portraits, dangerous wild paintings.

Buried Treasures   KA8
S8: Jul 18-22
Clay treasure boxes, rock painting, pirate maps & fairy guides, paper-mâché dinos.

Wild Things   KA9
S9: Jul 25-29
Wildlife watercolors, tree house sculptures, crazy ceramic critters, paper-mâché fowl.

Distant Shores & More  KA10
S10: Aug 1-5
Sea sculptures with recycled objects, sunset paintings, clay coral caves, 3D sharks, Tiki huts

*Aftercare is available from 3:00-5:00 for $10 each hour or portion of an hour and must be paid in advance.

Children MUST BE picked up by 5pm.

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Sprouting Artists – Ages 4-6
Sawyer Ramsey
Thursdays 1:00-3:00
S1: Jun 2, 9, 16

Your youngest artist will blossom as he or she dives into the creative world of drawing, painting, and 3D sculptures. Several art experiences will be explored. Please dress your sprout for painting splashes and pastel smears.

$73 ACM Members  $108 Future Members

Marvelous Mondays – Ages 6-10
Creative Kids
Alicia Loomis
Mondays 1:00-3:00
S1: Jun 6, 13, 20, 27
S2: Jul 11, 18, 25, Aug 1

Students will explore a variety of creative art techniques while making meaningful historical and cultural connections during each 4-week session. Session 1 will focus on 2D projects such as drawing, painting, and printmaking. Session 2 will highlight collage, weaving and sewing. Students will be encouraged to use their imagination and enjoy the process.

$97 ACM Members  $132 Future Members

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Summer is always fun and lively at ArtCenter Manatee. Our Sprouting Artists, ages 4 to 6, have an opportunity to express their creativity with age appropriate activities. In Terrific Tuesdays, children ages 6-10 will make amazing sculptures and objects with Paper-mâché! In Thrilling Thursdays children will have fun playing in Clay! If they want more, this age group can attend one-week KidsArt from 9-3 Monday through Friday. Every week has a different theme. Emerging Artists, ages 11-15, are challenged in weekly half-day camps where they can learn clay sculpture, fused glass, drawing, painting in oil, film making and more. Scholarships are available.

Sprouting Artists  Ages 4-6
Wednesdays 9:00 – 11:00
Session 1: 3 wk: Jun 23, 30, Jul 7
Session 2: 4 wk: Jul 14, 21, 28, Aug 4

3 wk: $73 ACM Members    $98 Future Members
4 wk: $97 ACM Members    $122 Future Members

Terrific Tuesdays Ages 6-10
Paper-mâché
Tuesdays 1:00-3:00
Session 1:  Jun 1, 8, 15, 22
Session 2: Jun 29, Jul 6, 13, 20

$97 ACM Members $122 Future Members

Thrilling Thursdays
Play with Clay!
Thursdays 1:00-3:00
Session 1: Jun 3, 10, 17, 24
Session 2: Jul 8, 15, 22, 29

KidsArt Ages 6-10, Week-long camps – 9:00-3:00, Ten one week sessions.
Ten one week sessions. First session runs Jun 1-Jun 4
$190 Members, $215 Future Members

Emerging Artists, Ages 11-15, Week long half-day camps – 9:00-12:00
Ten one week sessions. First session runs  Jun 1-4.
$140 Members, $165 Future Members.

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Download and complete a PDF form: KidsArt Registration 2021

2021 Scholarship Application

Please add your child’s name to the “Student Name / Notes” on the checkout page.

Thrilling Thursdays – Ages 6-10
Play with C
Thursdays 1:00-3:00
S1: 4 wks: Jun 23, 30, Jul 7, 14
S2: 3 wks: Jul 21, 28, Aug 4

Come play with clay! Building methods, glazing techniques and special tools will inspire students to make useful objects and animal figures. Bring your imagination and creative ideas to attend this fun class!

3wk: $73 ACM Members $108 Future Members
4wk: $97 ACM Members $132 Future Members

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Mixed Media Fun
Robert Koutny
Tuesdays or Thursdays 4:00-6:00

Let your creative and artistic genius soar with different sessions. During each session students will explore a different media while they learn, have fun and make new friends!
Famous Artists (Tues):
S9: Mar 8, 15, 22, 29, Apr 5, 12
Works in Paper (Thurs):
S10: Mar 17, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 21
Ceramics (Tues):
S11: 5 wk: April 19, 26 May 3, 10 and 17 (5 week session)
Painting (Thurs):
S12: 5 wk: April 28, May 5, 12, 19 and 26 (5 week sessions)

6 wk: $120 ACM Members
$145 Future Members

5wk: $100 ACM Members
$125 Future Members

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Foundation of Drawing B-A
Drawing For Kids
Ages 10-15
Janet Flickinger
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 relates 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 is 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.

S5: 5 wk: Mar 21, 28, Apr, 4, 11, 18
S6: 5 wk: Apr 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23

5 wk: $107 Member
$142 Future Member

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2022 Scholarship Application