Introduction to Pointed Pen Calligraphy – DeSelms (DES040124)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSupply List Good handwriting is NOT a prerequisite to this course! Learn the basics of pointed pen calligraphy with experienced calligrapher and instructor Megan DeSelms of Inked Romance Calligraphy and Design. In this 5-week course, students will first learn about the history of pointed pen calligraphy, and be introduced to different pointed pen script styles…
Beginning Landscapes: Acrylic & Oil – Wilson (WIL040124)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United States5 Mondays, 04/01/24 – 04/29/24, 9am-12pm Supply List Learn the basics of acrylics & oils and techniques of the brushes and tools you will use. Build your skills and confidence in color mixing, blending and shading. You will also learn the elements of composition to help you create successful landscapes. Tuition: $195 Member / $245…
Extreme Functional Pottery – Lawson (LAW040124-1)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLevel: All $85 clay/glaze/firing fee Supply List Hand builders and wheel throwers unite to design and create fun inventive table wear. Serving dishes, berry bowls, chip n dips, pitchers and flower vases. Combine hand built and wheel thrown pieces, cut pots apart and reassemble, add funky feet, handles, lugs and lids. 5 Mondays, 04/01/24 –…
Intro to Metal – Roberts (ROB040124)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSupply List This course is a combination of lectures, demonstrations and hands-on experience. Students are introduced to the basic use of tools and techniques for fabrication of metals. The basic techniques of cutting, forming, joining and finishing metal are covered. All students create physical samples demonstrating various techniques. Tuition: $280 Member / $330 Non-Member 5…
Figure Study – Monitor (FIG040124)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United States5 Mondays, 04/01/24 – 04/29/24, 1-4pm No instructor/monitor only – Work from life in this figure study class with the medium of your choice. Models are clothed or nude, weekly alternating short & long pose. Drop-ins welcome. Tuition: $165 Member / $215 Non-Member Drop in: $39 member / $43 non-member REGISTER
Independent Study Fused Glass – Pre-req – Berry (BER040124)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United States5 Mondays, 04/01/24 – 04/29/24, 1-4pm Pre-Requisite: Intro to Glass Fusing Glass and Firing Fees extra Supply List This glass fusing class is for all levels. The instructor will work individually with students on projects appropriate for their skills. Beginners must take Intro to Glass Fusing Pre-requisite.
Beadweaving – Ellis (ELL042124)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLevel: All Supply List This five week session is for beginners as well as those with bead weaving experience. Learn the foundational bead weaving stitches necessary for developing beaded jewelry pieces and more. Instr. supply fee as needed. 5 Mondays, 04/21/24 – 04/29/24, 1-4pm
Explorations into Mixed Media Painting & Collage – Henry (HEN040124)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLevel: All Supply List Join Maggie and explore the many facets of mixed media painting & collage work. Mixed media collage art is created by using different materials including cloth, paper, wood and found objects. You will learn the fundamentals of mixed media collage techniques and leave the class with completed pieces of art. You’ll…
Personal Pathways – Lawson (LAW040124-2)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSupply List Level: All with experience – not for beginning wheel throwers. $85 clay / glaze / firing fee Pursue and explore your own ideas with instructional guidance to achieve your individual goals in wheel throwing or hand building; alter or combine different techniques to create something that is uniquely you. 5 Mondays, 04/01/24 –…
Slab to FAB – Lawson (LAW040224-1)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLevel: All $85 clay/glaze/firing fee Supply List Learn how to create wonderful functional and non-functional clay work using the slab roller and hand-building. The possibilities are endless, this is a fun class for beginners but anyone is welcome! 5 Tuesdays, 04/02/24 – 04/30/24, 9am-12pm Cost $195 Member / $245 Non-Member
Intermediate 1 Watercolor – Bachofner (BAC040224-1)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLevel: Intermediate Supply List For students moving to the intermediate level, expand the techniques of watercolor and continue to explore color mixing and application. Demos will enable you to understand how to build the painting and assistance will be available throughout the class time. Enjoy the thrill of watercolor! 5 Tuesdays, 04/02/24 – 04/30/24, 9am-12pm…
Beginning Watercolor – Krchmar (KRC040224)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSupply List This beginning watercolor class is both an introduction to watercolor techniques and an opportunity to delve into processes which will help you explore and develop your own creativity. Choosing subject material, painting styles, sketching, journaling, tools, techniques, lighting and capturing movement are some of the topics addressed in this exploratory introduction to watercolor.…
Adult Ballet – Engle (ENG040224)
Performing Arts Center 10150 BONITA BEACH RD, Bonita Springs, FL, United States6 Tuesdays, 04/02/24 – 05/07/24, 9-10am Whether you are a rank beginner or a little rusty since your last class, this is for you! Key elements of classical ballet will encompass balance, grace and musicality skills while building strength, coordination and endurance. Additional levels may be added as enrollment permits. What to wear? Ideally, the…
Stone Carving: Romancing the Stone – Corsini, Mertens (COR040224-1)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLevel: Pre-requisite Intro to Stone Stone fee separate Supply List Explore your creative side by carving a variety of natural stones. Discover unique colors, textures and properties of a variety of stones. Use hand or power tools to carve and create your finished stone masterpiece. Size and complexity of design may require multiple sessions. You…
Adult Stretch for Flex! – Engle (ENG040224)
Performing Arts Center 10150 BONITA BEACH RD, Bonita Springs, FL, United States6 Tuesdays, 04/02/24 - 05/07/24, 10-11am 6 week sessions: Jan. 9-Feb. 13, Feb 20-Mar 26, Apr 2-May 7 Students also registered in BOTH Tuesday and Thursday Adult Ballet classes may receive a 10% discount for this class ONLY. Call to register: 239-495-8989. A variety of stretches designed to safely and gently increase your flexibility and…
Stone Carving: Romancing the Stone – Mertens, Corsini (MER040224-2)
Supply List Level: pre-req. Intro to Stone Stone fee separate Explore your creative side by carving a variety of natural stones. Discover unique colors, textures and properties of a variety of stones. Use hand or power tools to carve and create your finished stone masterpiece. Size and complexity of design may require multiple sessions. You…
Slab to FAB – Lawson (LAW040224-2)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLevel: All $85 clay/glaze/firing fee Supply List Learn how to create wonderful functional and non-functional clay work using the slab roller and hand-building. The possibilities are endless, this is a fun class for beginners but anyone is welcome! 5 Tuesdays, 04/02/24 – 04/30/24, 1-4pm Cost $195 Member / $245 Non-Member
Intermediate 2 Watercolor – Bachofner (BAC040224-2)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLevel: Intermediate Supply List Expand your watercolor skills and knowledge as we develop a painting. Demos will be given throughout the process, then step by step build our paintings. Material research of the “Tried and True” will be discussed. Assistance available throughout the class time. 5 Tuesdays, 04/02/24 – 04/30/24, 1-4pm Cost $195 Member /…
Mastering the Wheel – Campbell (CAM040224)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSupply List $85 clay/glaze/firing fee You’ll get hooked! As a unique fluid rotating tool, the potter’s wheel fascinates its user. Learn basic wheel throwing techniques for making a variety of clay vessels. 5 Tuesdays, 04/02/24 – 04/30/24, 6-9pm Cost $195 Member / $245 Non-Member
Handbuilding – Ryan (RYA040324-1)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLevel: Intermediate/Advanced $85 clay/glaze/firing fee Supply List For intermediate and advanced handbuilders ready to explore, this class will give you the techniques that will make your pottery excel! 5 Wednesdays, 04/03/24 – 05/01/24, 9am-12pm Cost $195 Member / $245 Non-Member