Ted Camp   A
Thursdays 1:00-4:00

This course explores the chemical constituents of glazes in non-technical ways and would interest any student who is interested in making their own glazes. Knowing what a chemical contributes to the glaze formula is critical in choosing chemicals that provide the surface or color a student is looking for. Functional glazes need to be food-safe and durable. Students will receive a special computer glaze calculator to help them and will make and adjust their own glazes. Students will make test tiles. No clay given as part of fee.

S1: Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, (no Nov 25), Dec 2, 9, 16
S2: Feb 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, (no Mar 17), 24, 31, Apr 7

$261 ACM Members
$286 Future Member

Helen Solomon B-I
Fridays 1:00-3:00

The goal of this class is to introduce soft pastels and the many ways they can be used. Each student will develop their own style, no matter the subject, still life, landscape, seascape, figure or portrait. How to prep work surface and how to transfer art to sanded paper. For the first half hour of each class we will critique work created the week before. As a group we will discuss each others artwork. This is a great time to talk about you, the artist, and briefly discuss your next step.

S1: Sep 3, 10, 17, 24
S2: Oct 1, 8, 15, 22
S3: Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19
S4: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28
S5: Feb 4, 11, 18, 25
S7: Mar 4, 11, 18, 25
S6: Apr 8, 15, 22, 29

$87 ACM Members
$112 Future Members

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Donna Carrion A
Thursdays 12:00-4:00

Sharpen your jewelry design skills as you create a new body of work. You will be encouraged to develop your craftsmanship and polishing abilities. Challenging designs and techniques will be presented. Bring a sketchbook, notebook, your tools, metals and your imagination. Metal can be purchased in class. If you attend the evening class, be sure to bring a check in order to purchase supplies. Closed toe shoes are required in all jewelry classes for safety.

S1: 6 wk: Sep 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14
S2: 5 wk: Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18
S3: 5 wk: Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
S4: 5 wk: Jan 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb 3
S5: 6 wk: Feb 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17
S6: 6 wk: Mar 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28

5 wk/Day: $167 Member
$192 Future Member

6 wk/Day: $200 Member
$225 Future Member

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Ted Camp B-A
Wednesdays 1:00-4:00

Slab construction is the easiest and fastest form of hand building to learn while presenting the more advanced student with a variety of challenges. We’ll cover a variety of building and design techniques. Demonstrations will focus on the making of quality utilitarian or sculptural objects. Students will be introduced to numerous glazing techniques that allow them to fully explore colors and effects possible with mid-fire (cone 6 electric) and hi-fire (cone 10 reduction) glazes. Bring your own tools or purchase at the front desk. Class fee includes 25 lbs. of stoneware, firing, and in-studio glazing.

S1: Sep 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6
S2: Oct 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10
S3: Nov17, (no Nov 24), Dec 1, 8, 15, 22
S4: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2
S5: Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9
S6: Mar 23, 30, Apr 6, 13, 20

$163 ACM Members
$188 Future Members

Donna Carrion   I
Wednesdays 12:00-4:00 OR 6:00-9:00

Build on the skills that you acquired in Beginner’s Foundation while learning new ways to shape both sheet metal and wire. More advanced stone setting techniques will be taught as you improve on your technique. You will learn to design pieces that are uniquely you. Bring your sketchbook, notebook, tools and imagination. Please print your supply list. Closed toe shoes are required in all jewelry classes for safety.

S1: 6 wk: Sep 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13
S2: 5 wk: Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17
S3: 5 wk: Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
S4: 5 wk: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2
S5: 6 wk: Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, 16
S6: 6 wk: Mar 23, 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27

5 wk/Day: $167 Member $192 Future Member
6 wk/Day: $200 Member $225 Future Member

5 wk/Night: $127 Member $152 Future Member
6 wk/Night: $152 Member $177 Future Member

$126 Future Members

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Donna Carrion   B
Tuesdays 12:00-4:00 or 6:00-9:00

Get to know the basics of jewelry making and design. You will learn basic skills such as soldering with a torch, sawing, forming metal and polishing. New projects will be made during each session. Materials such as metal and saw blades will be purchased during class. Supply fees are paid before each project. If you attend the evening class please bring a check. Please print your supply list as the items are needed for the first class. Closed toe shoes are required.

S1: 6 wk: Sep 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 12
S2: 6 wk: Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23
S3: 5 wk: Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, 21, 28
S4: 5 wk: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb 1
S5: 6 wk: Feb 8, 15, 22, Mar 1, 8, 15
S6: 6 wk: Mar 22, 29, Apr 5, 12, 19, 26

5 wk/Day: $167 Member $192 Future Member
6 wk/Day: $200 Member $225 Future Member

5 wk/Night: $127 Member $152 Future Member
6 wk/Night: $152 Member $177 Future Member

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Paper-mâché
Lynette Dugan
Tuesdays 1:00-3:00

Session 1:  Jun 1, 8, 15, 22
Session 2: Jun 29, Jul 6, 13, 20

Paper-mâché, French for “chewed paper” is a great way to create a variety of sculptures. From bowls to balloons from creatures to art, you can make it with Paper-mâché. We’ll start with a form, add glue and paper, then color to create a piece of paper art.

$97 ACM Members
$122 Future Members

Complete and submit our online registration form
2021 Scholarship Application

We thank our sponsors: Service Club of Manatee County, Bradenton Arts & Culture, Blick Art Materials, Blalock Walters

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

Play with Clay!
Paula Olivero
Thursdays 1:00-3:00

Session 1: Jun 3, 10, 17, 24
Session 2: Jul 8, 15, 22, 29

Play with Clay! 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!. All materials covered by fee.

$97 ACM Members
$122 Future Members

Complete and submit our online registration form
2021 Scholarship Application

We thank our sponsors: Service Club of Manatee County and Bradenton Arts & Culture

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

Sandra Symens   B-A
Mondays 1:00-4:00

Welcome potters of every skill level. Create a stunning accent for your garden. Beginners can hand build a garden pole Throwers can create a large totem adapted to your skills. Choose a theme that delights you; natural world, monsters, or whatever your imagination comes up with. We will discuss assembly and installation of your work. They can be in the ground, suspended, or indoors. Class fee includes 25# of stoneware, bisque, and glaze firing.

S1: Nov 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec 6

$163 ACM Members
$188 Future Members