“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
Eleven, 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  FULL

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 mosaic 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

New Class Added Jul 5-8
Clay, Clay and More Clay! EA11
1:00-4:00

Andrew Long
S11: Jul 5-8*
Learn multiple techniques in hand building. You can be as creative as your imagination allows! Finish your piece with brightly colored glazes! Seating is limited, so don’t miss out.
*4 day wk: Members $112  Future Members $147

Drawing What You See  EA7 FULL
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 FULL
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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Ted Camp   B-A
Thursdays 9:00-12:00

Students will produce work and apply special glazes to their bisque-fired work BEFORE class. During class, work will be fired quickly and then removed from the hot kiln while the glazes are still molten. Work will then be placed into smoking chambers where the glazes will develop a variety of surface & colored effects unique to raku while rapidly cooling You will be encouraged to try naked raku, obvara & horsehair techniques. Fee includes 25 lbs of clay, in-studio glazing & firing.

S1: Sep 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6
S2: Oct 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10
S3: Nov 17, (no Nov 26), 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

$168 ACM Member
$193 Future Member

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.

S1: 5 wk: Sep 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct 4
S2: 5 wk: Oct 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8
S3: 6 wk: Nov 15, 22, 29, Dec 6, 13, 20
S4: 5 wk: Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
S5: 6 wk: Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 7, 14
S6: 6 wk: Mar 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, 25

5 wk: $168 ACM Member
$193 Future Member

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. Each week will feature new forms and/or techniques, including glazing. Come as you are – or bring a friend. Couples or office team-building groups welcome. Open yourself to the joys of creating and developing new strengths. Please bring pottery tools or purchase them from the front desk. Class fee includes 25# of stoneware clay, as well as bisque, in studio glazes & glaze firing.

S1: Sep 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17
S2: Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, (no Nov 21), 28, Dec 5, 12
S3: Jan 2, 9, (no 16), 23, 30, Feb 6, 13,
S4: Feb 27, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr 3

$201 ACM Member
$226 Future Member

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.

S1: Sep 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17
S2: Oct 31, Nov 7, 14 , (no Nov 21), 28, Dec 5, 12
S3: Jan 2, 9, (no Jan 16), 23, 30, Feb 6, Feb 13
S4: Feb 27, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr 3

$201 ACM Member
$226 Future Member

Addie Balde  B-A
Wednesdays 6:00-92:00

Beginners 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 gift shop. Included in fee is 25lbs stoneware clay, glazes and in-studio bisque and glaze firing.

S1: 7 wk: Sep 7, 14, 21, 18, Oct 5, 12, 19
S2: 6 wk: Nov 2, 9, 16, (no Nov 23), 30, Dec 7, 14
S3: 7 wk: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15
S4: 6 wk: Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Apr 5

6 wk: $201 ACM Members
$226 Future Members

7 wk: $235 ACM Members
$260 Future Members

Addie Balde  B-A
Saturdays 1:00-4:00

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 & sculpture tools or purchase from the front desk. Class fee includes 25# of clay, bisque and glaze firing.

S1: Sep 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15
S2: Nov 5, 12, 19, (no Nov 26), Dec 3, 10, 17
S3: Jan 7, (no 14), 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18
S4: Feb 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25, Apr 1

$201 ACM Members
$226 Future Members

Ted Camp  I-A
Thursdays 1:00-4:00

There are a number of ways to work with repeatable images on clay. The simplest would be to use commercial stencils, which is where the course will begin. Following that will be the use of commercial rice paper transfers. The student will then be able to explore the use of monoprint transfer from rice paper of their own designs to clay. Time permitting, there will be an opportunity to learn ceramic decal making. Small examples of material needed for these techniques will be provided with the opportunity (not required) for the student to purchase larger sized material for the execution of these techniques. Class fee includes 25 lbs. of clay, glazes, and all firing.

S1: Sep 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6
S2: Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2

$168 ACM Member
$193 Future Member

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.

S1: 6 wk: Sep 10, 17, 24, (no Oct 1) Oct 8, 15, 22
S2: 6 wk: Nov 5, 12, 19, (no 26), Dec 3, 10, 17
S3: 6 wk: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11
S4: 6 wk: Feb 18, 25, Mar 4, 11, 18, 25,
S5: 5 wk: Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

5 wk: $168 ACM Members
$193 Future Members

6 wk: $201 ACM Members
$226 Future Members

Thrilling Thursdays – Ages 6-10
Play with Clay
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

Complete and submit our online information form

2022 Scholarship Application

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

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