Level: 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.

Level: 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, 10/02/23 – 10/30/23, 1-4pm

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. 5 Mondays, 10/02/23 – 10/30/23, 9am-12pm

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. 5 Mondays, 10/02/23 – 10/30/23, 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. Drop in $39 member / $43 non-member 5 Mondays, 10/02/23 – 10/30/23, 1-4pm

Supply List Level: All with experience $85 clay / glaze / firing fee Level All w/experience – not for beginning wheel throwers.  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…

Level: 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…

Level: 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…

Level: 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!

Level: 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, 10/03/23 – 10/31/23, 9am-12pm

Level: 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, 10/03/23 – 10/31/23, 1-4pm

$85 clay/glaze/firing fee Supply List 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, 10/03/23 – 10/31/23, 6-9pm

Supply 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.…

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 traditional leotard, tights and soft ballet…

Level: 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…

Level: All with experience. Supply List Let’s leave reality and experiment with acrylic paints and texture. Learn about gels, pouring medium, tissue paper, acrylic skins and other materials to make your paintings unique. Demos & group critiques will give you the confidence to create fearlessly and enjoy the creative process. 5 Wednesdays, 10/04/23 – 11/01/23,…

Level: Intermediate/Advanced $85 clay/glaze/firing fee Supply List For intermediate and advanced potters, this class will help you take your throwing to the next level. 5 Wednesdays, 10/04/23 – 11/01/23, 1-4pm

Supply List This class introduces the student to the visual language of art making to develop an efficient, analytical process for interpreting form. New students will copy high resolution plates from the Charles Bargue Drawing Course and more established students/repeat students will copy plaster reproductions of classical figurative sculpture using two and three dimensional drawing…

Supply List This course explores the mechanics of drawing and how to establish a process that weeds out error and encourages a felt response to the model. Students will practice an effective method for drawing that abstracts and flattens the figure and focuses on the overall gestural characteristics. Concepts covered include comparative measuring techniques, plumb-lining,…

Level: 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…

Level: All $85 clay/glaze/firing fee Supply List All clay modeling in 3D is learning the use of tools and techniques in water-based clay. This is a study of a creative style in figures, portrait heads and a variety of subjects. Free expression will make this an exciting journey. 5 Thursdays, 10/05/23 – 11/02/23, 1-4pm

Supply List: Oil Supply List: Acrylic Color is a challenge for every new painter and many advanced painters. This class follows Richard’s Book, “Color for Painters”, which is a step-by-step guide, designed to give students color basics through study and practice. Richard’s book available for purchase at the first class. Students may start with either…

Level: Advanced Supply List Each class begins with a brief review of a specific topic (color, value, composition, materials, etc.); from there, students work in class independently, and instruction varies with each student. Students must have a background in painting. If you seek to improve your skills, experiment with new techniques or build a cohesive…

Level: All with experience Supply List You pick the subject and the medium – oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor – and work from your personal references to explore composition, color, perspective, lighting, brush strokes and more. Artist’s Choice with Master Artist Bill Kreutz is a social, lighthearted class involving mentoring to bring out the best of…

Level: Beginner Supply List Patrick Mahoney will teach the fundamentals of stained glass construction. Including: project layout, glass cutting and grinding, copper foiling, soldering, framing, cleaning, and waxing. Due to the limited hours we have to learn and construct your piece, he would like to limit the amount of pieces of glass in your pattern…

Note: Class time is 5:45-6:45pm 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 traditional…

Supply List Level: All $85 Clay / Glaze / Firing fee per 25lb of clay Whether you prefer hand building or throwing on the wheel this class will take your work to the next level. In this five week session you will explore a multitude of ways to adorn your ceramic creations. You will learn…

No Instructor/Monitor only Work from life in this figure study class with the medium of your choice. Models are clothed or nude, long pose. Drop-ins welcome. Drop-in: $39 member / $43 non-member 5 Thursdays, 10/05/23 – 11/02/23, 10am-1pm

Supply List This class will open you up to the wonders of the potter’s wheel. The basics of wedging, centering, throwing and glazing will be taught.  Repeated demos and individual attention. $85 clay/glaze/firing fee 5 Fridays, 10/06/23 – 11/03/23, 9am-12pm

Supply List Students will be introduced to watercolor by incorporating the impressionistic period of art. The master painters such as Monet and Manet will be investigated to achieve the loose style of watercolor. Formal compositions will be more casual with emphasis on light and bright colors. Students will learn the technical aspects of working with…

Supply List This is a supplementary course to Figure Study Core Program on Wednesday that covers individual anatomical features of the model, offering both an optical and structural approach to understanding anatomy. This 5-week course will cover methods for simplifying and abstracting the complex structures of the hands, feet and knees using photographic and skeletal…

Supply List You can learn to draw and you don’t have to be super talented. You will be able to see as an artist sees by learning the 5 perceptual skills of drawing. Some of the techniques used are based on Master Teacher Betty Edwards’ book Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. Whether…

Supply 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 Fridays, 10/06/23 –…

Supply List Extended 5 week session: Oct. 7, 21, Nov. 4, 18, Dec. 2 First session covers drawing concepts applied to the study of still life arrangements. Concepts covered include enveloping, blocking-in, proportion and the use of a simple value hierarchy. Students will focus on the linear block-in and value study of simple forms and…

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. Saturdays, 10/07/23 – 11/04/23, 9am-12pm

  The Seldom Scene has become one of the single greatest contributors to the modern bluegrass genre, all the while setting a new standard and attracting new audiences. Their shows include bluegrass versions of country, rock, and pop favorites, and always played a little differently than everyone else. The Scene performs a sort of subtle…

Let your imagination take off with this incredibly fun project! Build a collage using images we provide to spur your creative juices or come with your own ideas. We’ll have all the items needed to help you make a totally unique artwork. A large variety of papers, strings, dots, stencils, tissue, a canvas, paint, brushes,…

Satirists Compton & Bennett present their newest musical, A Cracker at the Ritz. Enjoy an 85-minute satirical roasting of all things Florida in song and sketch comedy. You’ll hear Snowbird Come and He Won’t Go Home, Swampland Scam, Migrant Worker Man, and many more! Includes a 15-minute intermission. Additional performance date: October 24, 2023

Adult Songwriting Studio Instructor: Jodie Fox Level: All Discover the art of songwriting in this fun and engaging class designed for adults of all skill levels. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just starting out, these sessions will be a guide through the creative process to craft original lyrics and melodies, refine your drafts, and…

Mixed Media Workshop: Collage Block Dolls Instructor: Maggie Henry Medium: Mixed Supply List Create charming collage block dolls using pre-cut shapes along with paint, paper, fabric and beads. With simple supplies you can make a fanciful sculptural doll for your wall. $10 for pre-cut base parts included in tuition. Wing template supplied.

  “Really digging this record of yours. Love the combination of instruments and the intimacy of the recording. Very fine songs”. Elvis Costello  Two-time GRAMMY-nominated, BMI award-winning singer-songwriter with six Billboard top ten hits, Elsten Torres and his band bring their distinctive Latin fusion sound to the intimate setting of the Moe Auditorium. Get ready…

  Don’t miss your chance to see the Ragtime and New Orleans-style Jazz event of the year! Blair Crimmins and his band The Hookers are one of the Southeast’s most exciting touring groups, and this year, their Fall tour brings them to Arts Bonita! This 6-piece band puts on an eclectic stage show while Bandleader…

Use brilliantly colored glazes, stamp or slip trail designs on a beautiful hand thrown ceramic bowl of your choosing. Techniques will be explained and demonstrated while you enjoy some food and drink and then off you go! Let your creativity flow and create a unique, functionable bowl. Fired bowls can be picked up the following…

David Lynch’s film “The Elephant Man” is a captivating exploration of the human condition, revealing the triumph of the human spirit against adversity. Released in 1980, this biographical drama is based on the life of Joseph Merrick, a man with severe physical deformities who became known as the “Elephant Man.” Through its restrained storytelling and…

Here’s your chance to create a beautiful mosaic artwork in one night! After enjoying a light dinner and wine, choose from beautiful images provided or create your own. The fun begins as you select gorgeous glass pieces and learn the ancient mosaic technique that will bring your image to life! We provide the glass, materials,…

Fee is per couple. Please Note: This event is held off campus at Art Glass by Mathews – 5309 Shirley Street #7, Naples, FL 34109 Each student will work side by side from start to finish with Ray Mathews creating beautiful drinking glasses, working with traditional glass blowers tools. Students will choose their own colors.…

Shapes in Your Painting Instructor: Shirley Blake Medium: Acrylic Supply List Enjoy a day of working with shapes…starting with basic shapes then working towards your own creative shapes which will be combined in your painting. Developing a sense of using shapes will create versatility within your work and will be another great “tool” for your…

  #1 Billboard Blues Artist Joanne Shaw Taylor and her amazing band perform material spanning her fourteen-year career and her latest critically acclaimed release, “Nobody’s Fool”. Taylor has become one of the hottest live acts on the modern blues scene. You don’t want to miss Blues Rock Phenom Joanne Shaw Taylor on this unforgettable night…

Please Note: This event is held off campus at Art Glass by Mathews – 5309 Shirley Street #7, Naples, FL 34109 Each student will work side by side from start to finish, with Ray Mathews creating their own blown glass witches ball working with traditional glass blowers tools. Students will choose their own colors. The…

  The First & Longest-Running Chicago Tribute Band Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Chicago’s timeless classics like never before. Grab your tickets now and secure your spot at this extraordinary concert by CHICAGO TRANSIT, the longest-running Chicago tribute band. Get ready to be transported to the golden era of rock and roll! Chicago Transit…

Raku is a centuries old pottery glazing and firing process. The technique produces a lustrous, often metallic finish. Raku & You is an evening devoted to this ancient process. Attendees choose from a number of bisque fired pots and are introduced to the history of Raku while applying glaze to their pot in their own…

Bring a friend and share the experience of this fun fused glass project. Enjoy a light meal and a glass of wine while the instructor explains the process. Then weave your own intricate pattern using thin threads of colorful glass called stringers. Once your design is assembled, it will be fired and shaped in the…

Did you know that there are dozens of fluid art techniques? Join us for a fun and fluid night of painting with mixed media artist Tammy DeCaro. All supplies are provided just bring a box to take home two finished canvas pieces. Each month, you will learn a new fluid art technique. This class is…

Satirists Compton & Bennett present their newest musical, A Cracker at the Ritz. Enjoy an 85-minute satirical roasting of all things Florida in song and sketch comedy. You’ll hear Snowbird Come and He Won’t Go Home, Swampland Scam, Migrant Worker Man, and many more! Includes a 15-minute intermission.

  Hosted by Arts Bonita Resident Artist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew and FGCU Director of Jazz Studies Brandon Robertson. Thursday, October 26, 2023; 7:30pm Center for Performing Arts Moe Auditorium & Film Center Tickets: $35 General Admission / $10 Student Admission Hosted by Arts Bonita Resident Artist Dr. Zachary Bartholomew and FGCU Director of Jazz Studies…

  Prepare for an evening of laughter like no other as Stage 2 Improv takes the stage to bring you the Comedy Mash-Up event of the season! This unique live performance experience is all about unscripted, unrehearsed games and scenes that are inspired by YOU… in fact, we love it when our audience participates in…

  Gulfshore Opera Presents Latin Infusion!, a festive concert celebrating Hispanic Arts & Culture. A charismatic ensemble of celebrated international artists will perform a kaleidoscope of Latin music including boleros, Zarzuela, Latin pop, and traditional songs from Mexico, Venezuela, Cuba, Peru, Spain, and more! Returning favorite Cuban baritone Fernando Gonzalez, a member of the international…

On a wild and rain-swept late-November evening, somewhere at an empty stretch of road outside Ohio’s merry Denton, blissfully-affianced, prudish, boringly-innocent young pair Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick) and Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon) find themselves stranded on their way to visit an ex-tutor. Instead, the couple will inadvertently unearth the cross-dressing Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s (Tim Curry’s) spooky…

Reserve at least 48 hours before event. Presented by Dr. Zachary Bartholomew, award-winning pianist and Arts Bonita Resident Artist, experience an interactive and exciting concert showcasing the brilliant compositions of two of the most influential pianists/composers of jazz: Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk. Plus, Zachary will present some original material inspired by these two amazing…

Charcoal Pouring Instructor: Shirley Blake Medium: Charcoal / Mixed Level: All Supply List Join in the fun of an unusual beginning for your painting. You’ll use powdered charcoal in a free spirited pour with water for a base. You will further your painting with realistic or abstract shapes in watercolor, acrylic or pastel. There will…

Basket Weaving Instructor: Rinny Ryan Level: All  Supply List Using the “flat reed over under” basket weaving technique each student will complete a basket in the course of this workshop. Material Fee included in tuition covers reeds and seagrass. 

  An award-winning saxophonist, composer, and producer, Jeff Pifher recently received wide recognition with the release of a short documentary In the Same Direction: Jeff Pifher & Socrates’ Trial (2020), which chronicles Jeff and his band’s latest projects garnering 24 “Best Documentary” and “Best Music” awards from film festivals worldwide. With his band, Jeff has…

  Albert Cummings is back! There are few that can Master two crafts and be considered World-Class in both. Albert Cummings’ hands produce highly decorated, award-winning homes and undeniable blistering, uniquely muscular yet polished guitar wizardry. Cummings’ soulful and explosive vocals lay another layer on his pyrotechnic on-stage barrage of Blues rock. His blitzkrieg guitar…

A beginner-level class for anyone wanting to learn the basics of “Yes And” while having fun. Also, beneficial to actors wanting to expand their skills. Instructors: Mike and Judith Santos (Stage 2 Improv). Judith Gangi Santos is co-owner/player/manager for Stage 2 improv with her husband, Mike. By day, she is a Client Relationship Specialist for…

  Robert Vandergrift walked with the heroes as a corpsman in WWII and Korea. PTSD caught up with him later in life. It was no match for the love and support of Anita, his wife for 52 years. Directed by local SW Florida filmmaker Andre Degas, the documentary “I Walked with Heroes” is an important,…

Join us for a whole new experience! Explore the joy of your creativity. YOUR DESIGN, YOUR COLORS…this experience IS all about YOU! Sharing fun techniques and helpful hints, instructor Heather Zappattini will show you how to create your vision on the canvas. At the end of the night you will leave with a completely unique…