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ArtCenter Manatee

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Visual ArtsCeramicsArt & CraftsAfter-SchoolArtsAges 6–15

About ArtCenter Manatee

Founded in 1937, the nearly 10,000 square-foot building is located in downtown Bradenton and is the go-to spot for art, art education, and unique gifts. ArtCenter Manatee offers something for every artist in the family. It features three galleries that change monthly, five classrooms with over 3,000 students enrolled every year, a LiveArtFully gift shop, and an art library with over 3,000 volumes. Every month offers something new for the curious mind. The center also has supportive staff always on hand to help patrons find the perfect piece of art. Whether for a gift or a project, ArtCenter Manatee is the perfect place to find something special. With its wide selection of art, art education, and unique gifts, ArtCenter Manatee is sure to be a hit with the entire family.

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KidsArt After School

Allow your child to express their creativity and artistic talent in these classes! They’ll have fun while they learn and make friends All supplies included.

Drawing For Kids

This is a class for the young artist. The class is focusing of all aspects of art. 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. Once the basics are learned, we will focus on design and composition. Students are to bring pictures they want to draw. All art supplies for this class are provided.

Ceramic Workshop

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.

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🗺️ 209 9th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205 — open in Maps

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