Arts & Healing
Jan Wright
Fridays, 1:00-3:00

The Arts & Healing Program focuses on adults who are experiencing mild to moderate dementia/memory loss. The Arts have been shown to have a profound and lasting impact on people of all ages, economic and cultural backgrounds. Involvement in the arts is associated with gains in learning, cognitive ability, problem-solving, critical thinking, and motor and verbal skills. The creative process involved in artistic self-expression helps people to resolve conflicts and problems, develop interpersonal skills, manage behavior, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and achieve insight.

If you know someone who could benefit from this program, please email Carla, acm@artcentermanatee.org

S7: Apr 8, 15, 22, 29
S1: May 6, 13, 20, 27
S2: Jun 3, 10, 17, 24

Program Information

Draw what you see!
Jan R. Wright B-I
Fridays 9:00 -12:00

If you say “I can’t draw,” this class is for you! Whether you are a beginner, or have some experience, you are the student I want in this class. You will be pleasantly surprised what you will produce by learning the basics: Draw what you see, learn to apply the Elements of Art in your work, learn how to draw 2 point perspective & utilize the art of critique.

S4: Mar 11, 18, 25, Apr 1, 8
S2: 4 wk: May 6, 13, 20, 27
S3: Jun 10, 17, 24, Jul 1, 8

4wk: $101 ACM Members
$126 Future Members

5wk: $125 ACM Members
$150 Future Members

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Jan R. Wright B-I
Tuesdays 9:00-12:00

If you are a beginning drawing student, this class will be perfect for you! This class, a second in my beginner series, will highlight how to draw landscapes. Students will learn techniques to draw natural scenery, wild-life, as well as man-made features. You can choose the type of landscape you wish to draw; desert, mountain, coastal, jungle or the woodlands! Feel free to bring in photographs or pictures to use as reference.

S1: 4 wk: May 3, 10, 17, 24
S2: 5 wk: Jun 7, 14, 21, 28, Jul 5

4 wk: $101 ACM Members
$126 Future Members

5 wk: $125 ACM Members
$150 Future Members

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Jan R. Wright B-I

Tuesdays 1:00-4:00

Have you always wanted to draw a face, but, shy away because it turns out looking like Godzilla? Never fear, this art class is for you! This class, a third in my beginner series, will highlight how to draw realistic faces. Students will learn how to draw the details of eyes, nose and mouths step-by-step. Students will learn a variety of techniques to produce a portrait from reference photographs. I think you will be amazed at what you and your pencil can do!

S1: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
S2: Jun 7, 14, 21, 28, Jul 5

$125 ACM Members
$150 Future Members

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