“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  FULL call for wait list
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   FULL call for wait list
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 FULL call for wait list
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 FULL call for wait list
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.

Creative Arts Association LWR

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

Ted Camp   B-A
Thursdays 9:00-12:00

Because of the extended length of this course, both coil and slab construction techniques will be presented. Using coils as a design element within the wall structure of the form allows for very unique and tactile constructions. Slab construction allows for a more rapid building process with a greater emphasis on surface design and larger scale pieces. 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 a beginner’s kit at the front desk. Class fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, firing, and in-studio glazing.

S1: Apr 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, Jun 1, 8

$236 ACM Members
$261 Future Members

Ted Camp   A
Thursdays 1:00-4:00

This course explores the chemical constituents of 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. Another important area of concern in making functional glazes is that they be food-safe and durable. Students will receive a special computer glaze calculator, which will help them to see when a glaze is properly fluxed to produce a durable surface and will help them to know what it will look like before the glaze is made. Students will make their own glazes (for cone 6 electric or cone 10 reduction) and adjust them to produce desired results on test tiles. Time will be spent applying test glazes to test tiles, and not constructing work – no clay provided.

S1: Oct 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, (no 24), Dec 1, 8
S2: Feb 9, 16, 23, Mar 2, 9, (no 16), 23, 30, Apr 6

$269 ACM Member
$294 Future Members

I-A
Tuesdays 1:00-4:00

This is class-led, hands-on, and open to anyone who can center and pull a cylinder. Each week one of the participants will present a demonstration, challenge, or problem to work on. This can be based on an area of your expertise, something that interests you in clay, or a new technique to try together. You can present a problem to work on, such as lids, feet, handles, height. The focus can be on soft work, leather hard, or bisque. Sandra Symens will kick off the first class. There’s a lot of expertise and experience between us so let’s share. Class includes 25# of clay with a bisque and glaze firing.

S6: 6 wk: Mar 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, 25
S1: 5 wk: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
S2: 4 wk: Jun 6, 13, 20, 27
S3: 4 wk: Jul 11, 18, 25, Aug 1

4 wk: $135 ACM Members
$160 Future Members

5 wk: $168 ACM Members
$193 Future Members

6 wk: $201 ACM Members
$226 Future Members

Addie Balde  B-I
Mondays 1:00-4:00

No experience required! If you’ve never thrown on a wheel or if it’s been a while, come and join us to learn, discover & explore your skills. Each week will feature new forms and/or techniques, including glazing. Come as you are-or bring a friend. Open yourself to the joys of creating and developing new strengths. Please bring pottery tools or plan to purchase them from the gift shop. Class fee includes 25# of stoneware clay, as well as bisque and glaze firings.

S1: May 8, 15, 22, (no May 29), Jun 5, 12
S2: Jun 19, 26, Jul 3, 10, 17

$170 ACM Members
$195 Future Members

Addie Balde  B-A
Mondays 6:00-9:00

Beginner to advanced students will receive instruction on clay preparation and techniques for throwing functional and artistic vessels. Trimming and design methods along with demonstration and individual guidance. Please bring pottery tools or purchase from the front desk. Included in fee is 25# stoneware clay, glazes and in-studio bisque and glaze firing.

S4: 6 wk: Feb 27, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr 3
S1: 4 wk: May 8, 15, 22, (no May 29), Jun 5
S2: 5 wk: Jun 19, 26, Jul 3, 10, 17

4 wk: $136 ACM Members
$160 Future Members

5 wk: $170 ACM Members
$195 Future Members

6 wk: $201 ACM Members
$226 Future Members

Addie Balde  B-A
Wednesdays 6:00-9:00

A wonderful class to unleash your creativity! Combining wheel thrown forms and handbuilding to create unique pieces with plenty of room for expression. Sculpt, carve, attach and alter! Demonstration and individual guidance provided, projects can follow demo or grow from each artists imagination and style. Please bring pottery tools & sculpture tools or purchase from the gift shop. Class fee includes 25# of clay, bisque and glaze firings.

S1: May 10, 17, 24, (no May 31), Jun 7, 14
S2: Jun 21, 28, Jul 5, 12, 19

$170 ACM Members
$195 Future Members

Judith White    B-A
Saturdays 9:00-12:00

New to clay, or growing your skill level? This is the class for you. Beginners to advanced students wheel throwing. (Hand builders are welcome). Each level will have challenging projects where you’ll learn new techniques. You will have hands-on instruction and learn the fundamentals, from the basics of forming and shaping clay to incorporating decorations and embellishments. Included in fee: 25 #s of clay, in-studio glazes and firings.

S5: 5 wk: Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
S1: 6 wk May 6, 13, (no May 20), 27, Jun 3, 10, 17
S2: 6 wk: Jul 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug 5

5 wk: $168 ACM Members
$193 Future Members

6 wk: $203 ACM Members
$229 Future Members

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: 

Creative Arts Association LWR