“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

$145 ACM members
$180  Future members

Watercolor Painting EA1
Dawn Gerardot
May 30-Jun 2 EA1
Beginning watercolor. Learn color blending, negative painting and few tricks along the way!

Draw What You See EA2
Janet Flickinger
Jun 5-9 EA2
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 earn how to look at something and draw it exactly. All projects will be finished in pencil, colored pencil or watercolor. We will focus on how to mix colors and shade form making it look three dimensional.

Mixed Media Madness! EA3
Deb Lerash
Jun 12-16 EA3
Create your own style and paint a wooden garden totem, painted rocks, painted clay pots with a real cactus, wind chimes and much more!

Colorful Florida EA4
Martin Dunn
Jun 19-23 EA4
Learn color techniques with acrylics, applied to our favorite scenes of Florida; beaches, palms, sunsets

Animals Galore in Clay! EA5
Michelle Polito
Jun 26-30 EA5
Boost your creative skills in making animals and creatures out of clay. Learn techniques such as coil, pinch pots, slab and extrusion to manipulate clay into your own 3 dimensional creations. Glaze them in brilliant colors using designs of your choosing.

Summer Silversmithing EA6
Wendy Thurlow
Jul 3, (no Jul 4) 5, 6, 7 EA6
Join us for a fun hands-on week of designing and creating jewelry. Students will learn safety of studio, tools and torches.

It’s All about Clay EA7
Michelle Polito
Jul 10-14 EA7
Ever wonder what it was like to throw clay on a pottery wheel? It’s amazing to make your own pot. Also play in the clay with hand building.

Photography EA8
Whitney Patton
Jul 17-21 EA8
Discover who are as a photographer. As a group we will participate in activities and projects that begin with basics and build as they go along.

Creative Sampler EA9
Jul 24-28 EA9
Try a new creative project each day of the week.
Members $170 Future Members $205

7/24: Wendy Thurlow-Jewelry-Join us for a fun hands on morning learning how to make a bangle or cuff bracelets. Create beautiful hammered and textured bracelets. Students will learn safety of the studio, tools and torches. Everyone who participates will have a blast hammering and will walk away with finished bracelets.

7/25: Darlene Johnson-Fused Glass-Make a fused glass mushroom to decorate your yard. In addition, make a free form fused glass pendant to decorate yourself. Your finished project will reflect your creativity. Projects will be fused off site and ready by the end of the week.  All supplies will be provided. Each student MUST provide their own SAFETY GLASSES. Be advised, working with glass can result in cut fingers.

7/26: Robin Bowman-Enameling-Learn the basics of enameling with Robin. You can make earrings and/or a pendant and can use various colors to create your very own
design.

7/27: Deb Lerash-Tie Dye– Fold, twist, pleat, or crumple fabric or a garment, before binding with string or rubber bands, followed by the application of dye or dyes. Have fun tie dying a variety of simple pieces to create your own funky, fun style!

7/28: Kris Peterson-Watercolor Painting– Learn to do a sunset wash with watercolor using a wet-on-wet technique by dropping diluted paint onto wet paper. Then paint in the boat, its mast and rigging details, along with the reflections in the water.

Stained Glass EA10
John Shearman
Jul 31-Aug 4 EA10
Make stained glass sun catchers and window panels. We’ll learn the basic skills of cutting glass, wrapping it in copper foil, and soldering it into a completed project.

Complete and submit our online information form
The information forms captures needed information such as allergies. It DOES NOT register your child in a camp. To register, go to the appropriate class page, select Member/Non-Member, and Session. Click Add To Cart button.

2023 Scholarship Application
Scholarships cannot be processed without the most recent Federal Income Tax forms showing Total Household Income. Please block out Social Security Numbers.

We thank our sponsors: 

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

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

Sawyer Ramsey & Robert Koutny

$195 ACM members
$230 non-members

Aftercare available from 3pm–5pm*

Undersea Adventures
May 30-Jun 2 KA1
Felt Narwals, Sea Life Pots, Paper Octopus, Ceramic Fish & Ocean Animals, Underwater Paintings.

Exploring Nature’s Wonders
Jun 5-9 KA2
Bugs & Butterfly close up drawings, 3D Cactus Plant, Clay Critters & Decorated Cups, Sunset Painting, Nature Mobiles.

Myths & Magic
Jun 12-16 KA3
3D Wizard Hats, Monsters & Mythical Clay Beasts, Dragons & Fairies, Magical Creature Painting, Multimedia Castle Creations.

Space Travelers
Jun 19-23 KA4
Found Object Robots, Planet Surface Painting, Clay Aliens & Astronauts, Multimedia Nova Nebula Painting, Space Mobile.

Creative Creatures Past & Future
Jun 26-30 KA5
Clay Dinosaurs, Hybrid Animal Painting, 3D Carnivorous Plant Painting, Totem Poles, Animal Print T-Shirts.

Treasure Hunters
Jul 3-7 (no Jul 4)
3D Treasure Maps, Wanted Pirate Poster, Ceramic Treasure Chests, Multimedia Sharks, Undersea Treasure Paintings.

Jungle Safari
Jul 10-14 KA7
Wild Animal Ceramics, African Animal Silhouette Prints, 3D Jungle Treehouse, Tropical Jungle Painting, Jungle Inspired Jewelry.

Enchanted Forest
Jul 17-21 KA8
Ceramic Imaginations, Mysterious Zentangle Mushrooms, Moonlight Paintings, 3d Fairy/Troll Houses, Fantasy Forest Collage.

Above & Below Our Oceans
Jul 24-28 KA9
3D Mer People Houses, Ceramic Sea life Totems, Mixed Media Underwater Paintings, Fish Prints, Ocean Collage.

Deep Sea Mysteries
Jul 31-Aug 4 KA10
Ceramic Ocean Monsters/Mermaids, 3D Coral Reef, Deep Sea Dwellers Painting, Sealife Printed Toes, Foil Fish Creations.

*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.

Complete and submit our online information form
The information forms captures needed information such as allergies. It DOES NOT register your child in a camp. To register, go to the appropriate class page, select Member/Non-Member, and Session. Click Add To Cart button.

2023 Scholarship Application
Scholarships cannot be processed without the most recent Federal Income Tax forms showing Total Household Income. Please block out Social Security Numbers.

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

We thank our sponsors: 

Creative Arts Association of LWR

Sprouting Artists – Ages 4-6
Whitney Patton
Wednesdays 1:00-3:00

Sprouting Artists will create new works of art each week in a variety of mediums including; drawing, painting, collage, and more! Our time together will not only be a “sunny” place for little ones to grow, but it will also be so much fun!

S1: Jun 7, 14, 21, 28
S2: Jul 12, 19, 26, Aug 2

$97 ACM Members  $132 Future Members

Creative Arts Association of LWR

Marvelous Mondays – Ages 6-10
Play with Clay!
Alicia Loomis
Mondays 1:00-3:00
S1: Jun 5, 12, 19, 26
S2: Jul 10, 17, 24, 31

Come play with clay! We will teach you different techniques to build and special tools to help the creativity flow. We will also teach glazing techniques to complete your masterpieces! Bring your imagination and creative ideas to attend this fun class!

$97 ACM Members  $132 Future Members

Complete and submit our online information form
The information forms captures needed information such as allergies. It DOES NOT register your child in a camp. To register, go to the appropriate class page, select Member/Non-Member, and Session. Click Add To Cart button.

2023 Scholarship Application
Scholarships cannot be processed without the most recent Federal Income Tax forms showing Total Household Income. Please block out Social Security Numbers.

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

We thank our sponsors: 

Summer is always fun and lively at ArtCenter Manatee! Our Sprouting Artists, ages 4-6, have an opportunity to express their creativity with drawing, painting and collage. In Marvelous Mondays, children ages 6-10 will create using clay in afternoon classes. In Talented Tuesdays, children ages 6-10 will draw, paint, create mixed media collages, and printmaking in afternoon classes. Ages 6-10 can attend one-week KidsArt Camps from 9-3, Monday-Friday and explore drawing, painting, clay and a whole lot more. Emerging Artists, ages 11-15, are challenged in weekly morning camps where they can learn drawing, painting, clay, silversmithing, stained glass, more!

Scholarships are available.

Sprouting Artists  Ages 4-6
Wednesdays 1:00-3:00
S1: Jun 7, 14, 21, 28
S2: Jul 12, 19, 26, Aug 2

$97 ACM Members    $122 Future Members

Marvelous Mondays Ages 6-10
Mondays 1:00-3:00
Play with Clay!
S1: Jun 5, 12, 19, 26
S2: Jul 10, 17, 24, 31

$97 ACM Members $132 Future Members

Talented Tuesdays Ages 6-10
Tuesdays 1:00-3:00
Creativity at Work
S1: Jun 6, 13, 20, 27
S2: Jul 11, 18, 25, Aug 1

$97 Members $132 Future Members

KidsArt Ages 6-10
Monday-Friday, 9:00-3:00
First session begins May 30-Jun 2
Ten one week sessions

$195 Members $230 Future Members

Emerging Artists, Ages 11-15
Week long half-day camps – 9:00-12:00
Ten one week sessions. First session runs  May 30-Jun 2
Monday-Friday, 9:00-12:00

$145 Members $180 Future Members
Session 9 $170 Members $205 Future Members

941-746-2862

Complete and submit our online information form
The information forms captures needed information such as allergies. It DOES NOT register your child in a camp. To register, go to the appropriate class page, select Member/Non-Member, and Session. Click Add To Cart button.

2023 Scholarship Application
Scholarships cannot be processed without the most recent Federal Income Tax forms showing Total Household Income. Please block out Social Security Numbers.

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

Talented Tuesdays – Ages 6-10
Creativity at Work
Robert Koutny
Tuesdays 1:00-3:00

S1: Jun 6, 13, 20, 27
S2: Jul 11, 18, 25, Aug 1

Let your creativity flow with 2D and 3D projects in drawing, painting, mixed media collage, and printmaking. Students are encouraged to use their imaginations and enjoy the process.

$97 ACM Members $132 Future Members

Complete and submit our online information form
The information forms captures needed information such as allergies. It DOES NOT register your child in a camp. To register, go to the appropriate class page, select Member/Non-Member, and Session. Click Add To Cart button.

2023 Scholarship Application
Scholarships cannot be processed without the most recent Federal Income Tax forms showing Total Household Income. Please block out Social Security Numbers.

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

We thank our sponsors: 

After School Classes
Ages 6-10
Tuesdays 4:00-6:00

Allow your child to express their creativity and artistic talent in these classes! They’ll have fun while they learn and make friends All supplies included.

Sculpture & 3D Art:
S5: 6 wk: Mar 7, 14, 21, 28, Apr 4, 11
Pastels & Colored Pencils:
S6: 6 wk: Apr 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23

6 wk: $128 ACM Members
$163 Future Members

Complete and submit our online information form

2022 Scholarship Application

Foundation of Drawing
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 of 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 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.

S6: 6 wk: Mar 20, 27 Apr 3, 10, 17, 24
S1: 4 wk: May 1, 8, 15, 22

4 wk: $88 ACM Members
$113 Future Members

6 wk: $128 ACM Members
$163 Future Members

Complete and submit our online information form

2023 Scholarship Application