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Homeschool Dance (Ages 6-10) Tuesday Mornings

Jan 10, 2023 10:00AM—May 02, 2023 11:00AM

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Time: 10 – 11am Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14, 28 April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May 2 No class March 21. Rehearsal: Friday, May 12 Recital: Saturday, May 13 This fun combination class in ballet, lyrical, tap and jazz is designed with multi-genre instruction that expands…

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Discovering Dance I (Ages 3-4) Tuesday Afternoons

Jan 10, 2023—May 02, 2023

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Time: 3:15 – 4pm Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14, 28 April 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2 No class March 21. Rehearsal, Friday, May 12 Recital, Saturday, May 13 Designed for our youngest dancers and those who are a little bit older. We bring together literature, costumes, music…

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RAD Pre-Primary in Dance (Ages 5-7) Tuesday Afternoons

Jan 10, 2023—May 02, 2023

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Time: 4 – 4:45pm Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14, 28 April 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2 No class March 21. Rehearsal: Friday, May 12 Recital: Saturday, May 13 This level provides a broad practical dance education and develops technical, musical and performance skills using props and varied…

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RAD I Ballet / Character Dance (Ages 7-9) Tuesday Afternoons

Jan 10, 2023—May 02, 2023

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Time: 4:45 – 5:45pm Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14, 28 April 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2 No class March 21. Rehearsal: Friday, May 12 Recital: Saturday, May 13 This level provides a broad practical dance education and develops technical, musical and performance skills using props and…

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RAD III Ballet / Character Dance (Ages 9-13) Tuesday Evenings

Jan 10, 2023—May 02, 2023

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Time: 4:45 – 5:45pm Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 March 7, 14, 28 April 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2 No class March 21. Rehearsal: Friday, May 12 Recital: Saturday, May 13 Further building upon the techniques learned in the previous levels, more steps are introduced and practiced. ROYAL ACADEMY OF…

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Discovering Dance I / II (Ages 3-6) Wednesday Afternoons

Jan 11, 2023—May 03, 2023

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Time: 4 – 4:45pm Jan 11, 18, 25 Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 March 1, 8, 15, 29 April 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3 No class March 22. Rehearsal: Friday, May 12 Recital: Saturday, May 13 Designed for our youngest dancers and those who are a little bit older. We bring together literature, costumes, music…

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Hip Hop / Tumbling / Jazz I (Ages 5-8) Wednesday Afternoons

Jan 11, 2023—May 03, 2023

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Time: 4:45 – 5:45pm Jan 11, 18, 25 Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 March 1, 8, 15, 29 April 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3 No class March 22. Rehearsal: Friday, May 12 Recital: Saturday, May 13 This is an exciting high-energy class that will encompass Hip Hop and Jazz style dance technique and movements. Additionally,…

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Broadway Jazz / Tap Dance (Ages 8+) Wednesday Evenings

Jan 11, 2023—May 03, 2023

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Time: 5:45 – 6:45pm Jan 11, 18, 25 Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 March 1, 8, 15, 29 April 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3 No class March 22. Rehearsal: Friday, May 12 Recital: Saturday, May 13 This active, fun and entertaining class features the many styles of Broadway dance through musical numbers from Chicago, 42ND…

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Jazz / Hip Hop II (Ages 9+) Wednesday Evenings

Jan 11, 2023—May 03, 2023

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Time: 6:45 – 7:45pm Jan 11, 18, 25 Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 March 1, 8, 15, 29 April 5, 12, 19, 26 May 3 No class March 22. Rehearsal: Friday, May 12 Recital: Saturday, May 13 This fun, expressive form of dance will combine both Hip Hop groove and stylized Jazz technique. Students will learn…

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Discovering Dance I (Ages 3-4) Thursday Afternoons

Jan 12, 2023—May 04, 2023

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Time: 3:15 – 4pm Jan 12, 19, 26 Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 March 2, 9, 16, 30 April 6, 13, 20, 27 May 4 No class March 23. Rehearsal: Friday, May 12 Recital: Saturday, May 13 Designed for our youngest dancers and those who are a little bit older. We bring together literature, costumes, music and props,…

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Discovering Dance II (Ages 4.5-5) Thursday Afternoons

Jan 12, 2023—May 04, 2023

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Time: 4 – 4:45pm Jan 12, 19, 26 Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 March 2, 9, 16, 30 April 6, 13, 20, 27 May 4 No class March 23. Rehearsal: Friday, May 12 Recital: Saturday, May 13 Designed for our youngest dancers and those who are a little bit older. We bring together literature, costumes, music and props,…

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RAD Primary Ballet (Ages 6-8) Thursday Afternoons

Jan 12, 2023—May 04, 2023

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Time: 4:45 – 5:45pm Jan 12, 19, 26 Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 March 2, 9, 16, 30 April 6, 13, 20, 27 May 4 No class March 23. Rehearsal: Friday, May 12 Recital: Saturday, May 13 This level includes basic ballet technique and builds classical and contemporary dance styles using a variety of music. ROYAL ACADEMY OF…

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RAD II Ballet / Character Dance (Ages 9-10) Thursday Evenings

Jan 12, 2023—May 04, 2023

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Time: 5:45 – 6:45pm Jan 12, 19, 26 Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 March 2, 9, 16, 30 April 6, 13, 20, 27 May 4 No class March 23. Rehearsal: Friday, May 12 Recital: Saturday, May 13 Further building upon the techniques learned in the previous level, more steps are introduced and practiced. ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE SYLLABUS…

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Discovering Dance I / II (Ages 3-6) Saturday Mornings

Jan 14, 2023—May 06, 2023

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Time: 9 – 9:45am Jan 14, 21, 28 Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May 6 No class March 25. Rehearsal: Friday, May 12 Recital: Saturday, May 13 Designed for our youngest dancers and those who are a little bit older. We bring together literature, costumes,…

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Lyrical Dance (Ages 7-11) Saturday Mornings

Jan 14, 2023—May 06, 2023

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Time: 9:45 – 10:45am Jan 14, 21, 28 Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May 6 No class March 25. Rehearsal: Friday, May 12 Recital: Saturday, May 13 A fusion of ballet, jazz and other contemporary dance styles. Dancers learn to use age-appropriate music, lyrics and…

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Lyrical Dance (Ages 12-16) Saturday Mornings

Jan 14, 2023—May 06, 2023

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Time: 11:45 – 12:45pm Jan 14, 21, 28 Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May 6 No class March 25. Rehearsal: Friday, May 12 Recital: Saturday, May 13 A fusion of ballet, jazz and other contemporary dance styles. Dancers use more sophisticated and age-appropriate music, expressing…

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Jazz Pop (Ages 8+) Saturday Mornings

Jan 14, 2023—May 06, 2023

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Time: 10:45 – 11:45am Jan 14, 21, 28 Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May 6 No class March 25. Rehearsal: Friday, May 12 Recital: Saturday, May 13 This fun, expressive form of dance will combine both Hip Hop groove and stylized Jazz technique. Students will…

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Stone Carving: “Rocks to Art” – Corsini (COR022123-1)

Feb 21, 2023 9:00AM—Mar 28, 2023 12:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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Level: pre-req. Intro to Stone Stone fee separate Transform a rock into a unique stone sculpture! Choose from a variety of colors and types of stones such as Alabaster, Soapstone, African Wonderstone and even Marble. Learn design concepts, carving techniques and use of tools. Depending on size and complexity of design, finished projects may take…

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Stone Carving: “Rocks to Art” – Corsini (COR022123-2)

Feb 21, 2023 12:30PM—Mar 28, 2023 3:30PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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Level: pre-req. Intro to Stone Stone fee separate Transform a rock into a unique stone sculpture! Choose from a variety of colors and types of stones such as Alabaster, Soapstone, African Wonderstone and even Marble. Learn design concepts, carving techniques and use of tools. Depending on size and complexity of design, finished projects may take…

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Independent Study Fused Glass – Berry (BER022223)

Feb 22, 2023 1:00PM—Mar 29, 2023 4:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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This glass fusing class is for all levels – beginners through advanced – instructor Susan Berry will mentor students at their level with individual projects chosen by the student or suggested by the instructor. Pre-requisite for beginners: Intro to Glass Fusing. Glass & Firing not included. Supply List 5 Wednesdays, 02/22/23 – 03/29/23 (No Class 03/15/23)

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Stone Carving: “Rocks to Art” – Corsini (COR022223)

Feb 22, 2023 9:00AM—Mar 29, 2023 12:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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Level: pre-req. Intro to StoneStone fee separate Transform a rock into a unique stone sculpture! Choose from a variety of colors and types of stones such as Alabaster, Soapstone, African Wonderstone and even Marble. Learn design concepts, carving techniques and use of tools. Depending on size and complexity of design, finished projects may take multiple…

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Romancing The Stone – Mertens (MER022323)

Feb 23, 2023 9:00AM—Mar 30, 2023 12:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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Pre-req: Intro to Stone Stone fee separate. Explore your creative side by carving a variety of natural stones under the instruction of Terrie Mertens. 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…

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The Divine Sister

Mar 23, 2023—Apr 02, 2023

Center for Performing Arts, Moe Auditorium & Film Center - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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A comedy by Charles Busch Thursday – Sunday, March 23-26, 2023 Thursday – Sunday, March 30-April 2, 2023 7pm, Thursday – Saturday & 2pm, Saturday & Sunday Center for Performing Arts, Moe Auditorium & Film Center Can a plucky mother superior save the convent and our immoral world with just a guitar, a bicycle and…

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TARA FUNK GRIM, Creative & Imaginative Painting

Mar 27, 2023 9:30AM—Mar 29, 2023 4:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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Creative & Imaginative Painting Instructor: Tara Funk Grim Medium: Mixed Media Collage & Acrylic Level: Intermediate The highlights of the workshop come from the transformation and integration of collage and acrylic materials as well as a journey into discovery, intuition, and invention. The language of art, line, color, shape, texture, and value will be explored…

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MARY PARKMAN, Expressive Florals 2 (SOLD OUT-WAIT LIST AVAILABLE)

Mar 27, 2023 9:00AM—Mar 29, 2023 3:30PM

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Expressive Florals 2 Instructor: Mary Parkman Medium: Acrylics Level: Prerequisite, Expressive Florals 1 Delve deeper into Expressive Florals with Mary Parkman. Florals offer a “foot hold in reality” as we allow our paintings to be more abstract. Focusing on color, abstract principles and expressive techniques we will continue to explore painting loosely and with confidence.…

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Nuovomondo (The Golden Door)

Mar 27, 2023 7:00PM

Center for Performing Arts, Moe Auditorium & Film Center - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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A Sicilian peasant begins the journey to the promised land and meets a beautiful Englishwoman. But neither is prepared for the harsh realities of Ellis Island. Can they make it through the golden door to the America of their dreams? The story is set at the beginning of the 20th century in Sicily. Salvatore, a…

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Glazing—Raku & You

Mar 27, 2023 5:30PM—8:30PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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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…

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Lunch & Lecture: Music and the Movies

Mar 29, 2023 12:00PM—1:30PM

Center for Performing Arts, Moe Auditorium & Film Center - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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with Rachel Cox (violin) and Karen Davis (piano) This presentation explores how music enhances the dramatic narrative of movies. The presentation first explores the scientific origins of what were at first called motion pictures, then moves into the lengthy process of synchronizing sound and film. Selections from Gone With the Wind, Dr. Zhivago, Star Wars,…

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WOOLEY DUTTON, Expressive Portraits

Mar 30, 2023 9:30AM—Mar 31, 2023 4:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Rd

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Expressive Portraits Instructor: Wooley Dutton Medium: Acrylics Level: All with experience Take a painterly approach to portraits (of an individual or from your imagination) in this fun and informative class. Get familiar with materials and see how Wooley Dutton creates different effects in the portrait process. Connect new color combinations to develop creative freedom in…

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DATE CHANGE: Intro to Glass Fusing Pre-requisite – Rouleau (ROU033123)

Mar 31, 2023 9:00AM—12:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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Date Change to: Friday, 03/31/23, 9am-12pm This pre-requisite session will give you elementary knowledge of kiln formed glass while creating your own exciting fused and slumped glass pieces under the instruction of Sheri Rouleau. Fundamental fusing terminology, technology and principles will be covered, along with a studio tour to familiarize you with all the equipment…

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JANE HARRIS, Playful Mixed Media Collage with Paper, Acrylic & Fabric

Mar 31, 2023 10:00AM—Apr 01, 2023 4:00PM

LOCATION CHANGE to: Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Playful Mixed Media Collage with Paper, Acrylic & Fabric Instructor: Jane Harris Medium: paper, acrylic, fabric Level: All Come create in a playful and appealing way. This is Jane Harris’ take on mixed media collage. Jane will show you how to create one of her whimsical designs using paper, fabric and acrylic paint. Assorted paper,…

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CAROL BROMAN, Portrait Sketch in Gouache

Mar 31, 2023 9:30AM—3:30PM

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Students will create a portrait from life using a direct painting technique called ‘form painting’ that applies individual strokes of color in tiles to suggest the illusion of light. Concepts covered include basic color theory, paint mixing, palette organization, hierarchy of tones on the portrait and a comprehensive theory of light for artists. Artists will…

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Portraying the People of SWFL – Broman (BRO040123)

Apr 01, 2023 10:00AM—May 27, 2023 1:00PM

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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“A person is a collage of people warring to become a portrait.”  -Jenim Dibie. We learn who we are by observing others. Join instructor Carol Broman for a close look at the people and portraits that comprise our community. Open  to  all  with  experience, this three-hour informal class will give students an opportunity to draw…

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Intro to Stone Carving – Mertens (MER040123)

Apr 01, 2023 9:00AM—12:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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Level: All This pre-requisite session will give you all the information needed to enter the exciting world of stone carving. Learn about the tools you will need, types of stones, how to design your stone, important safety issues and what it will take to complete your project with the instruction of Terrie Mertens. Saturday, 04/01/23

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THERESA GIRARD, Rework!

Apr 03, 2023 9:00AM—Apr 05, 2023 3:00PM

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Rework! Instructor: Theresa Girard Medium: Acrylic Level: All with experience in the Non-Objective Persistence is the name of the game in this 3-day instructional workshop. Revisit your old painting and find a simple and direct solution to bring your work to conclusion. Theresa Girard will walk you through several options to REWORK your soon-to-be masterpiece!…

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Experience Abstract Painting – Blake (BLA040323)

Apr 03, 2023 1:00PM—May 01, 2023 4:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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Use the elements of design, color and composition to guide your process of painting an abstract. Each class, under the instruction of Shirley Blake, shows an exercise to help you determine your process. Take your work to a higher level by venturing into abstraction. References are available from the instructor as well as demos and…

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Figure Study – Monitor (FIG040323)

Apr 03, 2023 1:00PM—May 01, 2023 4:00PM

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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No instructor/monitor only – Work from life in this Figure Study class with the medium of your choice. Models are clothed or nude, either long or short pose, pending artists wishes. Drop-ins welcome. Drop in: $35 mem / $39 non-mem 5 Mondays, 04/03/23 – 05/01/23

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Beadweaving – Ellis (ELL040323)

Apr 03, 2023 1:00PM—May 01, 2023 4:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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Level: All 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 under the instruction of Barbara Ellis. Supply Fee as needed. Supply List 5 Mondays, 04/03/22 – 05/01/23

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Paint Pouring for Beginners – Henry (HEN040323)

Apr 03, 2023 9:00AM—May 01, 2023 12:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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Paint Pouring for Beginners will teach you how to make fluid art! Maggie Henry will walk you through the steps to pour your own incredible abstract art. Each week you will explore different methods of paint pouring. This technique is a fun and exciting way to create your own artwork without boundaries; this is a…

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Intro to Metal – Kravec (KRA040323)

Apr 03, 2023 9:00AM—May 01, 2023 12:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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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 under the instruction of Steve Kravec. The basic techniques of cutting, forming, joining and finishing metal are covered. All students create physical samples demonstrating various techniques. Supply List 5…

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Extreme Functional Pottery – Lawson (LAW040323-1)

Apr 03, 2023 9:00AM—May 01, 2023 12:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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Level: All Hand builders and wheel throwers unite to design and create fun inventive table wear under the instruction of Sandy Lawson. 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. $58 clay glaze…

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Personal Pathways – Lawson (LAW040323-2)

Apr 03, 2023 1:00PM—May 01, 2023 4:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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Level: All with experience (not for beginning wheel throwers) Pursue and explore your own ideas with the instructional guidance of Sandy Lawson to achieve your individual goals in wheel throwing or hand building. Alter or combine different techniques to create something that is uniquely you. $58 clay glaze firing fee. Supply List 5 Fridays, 04/03/23…

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Beginning Landscapes: Acrylic & Oil – Wilson (WIL040323)

Apr 03, 2023 9:00AM—May 01, 2023 12:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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Learn the basics of acrylics & oils and techniques of the brushes and tools you will use under the instruction of Toni Wilson.  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. Supply List 5 Mondays, 04/03/23 – 05/01/23

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The Northman

Apr 03, 2023 7:00PM

Center for Performing Arts, Moe Auditorium & Film Center - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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The Viking Age. With a mind aflame with hate and revenge, Prince Amleth, the wronged son of King Aurvandill War-Raven, heads to cold, windswept Iceland to retrieve what was stolen from him: a father, a mother, and a kingdom. And like a war dog picking up the enemy’s scent, brutal Amleth embarks on a murderous…

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Intermediate Watercolor 1 – Bachofner (BAC040423-1)

Apr 04, 2023 9:00AM—May 02, 2023 12:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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For students moving to the intermediate level, expand the techniques of watercolor and continue to explore color mixing and application with Linda Bachofner. 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! Supply List 5 Tuesdays, 04/04/23 – 05/02/23

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Intermediate Watercolor 2 – Bachofner (BAC040423-2)

Apr 04, 2023 1:00PM—May 02, 2023 4:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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Expand your watercolor skills and knowledge as you develop a painting under the instruction of Linda Bachofner. Demos will be given throughout the process, then step by step we will build our paintings. Material research of the “Tried and True” will be discussed. Assistance available throughout the class time. Enjoy the thrill of watercolor! Supply…

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Stone Carving: “Rocks to Art” – Corsini (COR040423-1)

Apr 04, 2023 9:00AM—May 09, 2023 12:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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Level: pre-req. Intro to Stone Stone fee separate. Transform a rock into a unique stone sculpture! Choose from a variety of colors and types of stones such as Alabaster, Soapstone, African Wonderstone and even Marble. Learn design concepts, carving techniques and use of tools under the instruction of Doug Corsini. Depending on size and complexity…

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Stone Carving: “Rocks to Art” – Corsini (COR040423-2)

Apr 04, 2023 12:30PM—May 09, 2023 3:30PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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Level: pre-req. Intro to Stone Stone fee separate. Transform a rock into a unique stone sculpture! Choose from a variety of colors and types of stones such as Alabaster, Soapstone, African Wonderstone and even Marble. Learn design concepts, carving techniques and use of tools under the instruction of Doug Corsini. Depending on size and complexity…

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Adult Ballet – Engle (ENG040423)

Apr 04, 2023 9:00AM—May 02, 2023 10:00AM

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Rd

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Whether you are a rank beginner or a little rusty, this class instructed by Margaret Engel 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…

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Intro to Acrylics – Julian (JUL040423)

Apr 04, 2023 9:00AM—May 02, 2023 12:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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This is a follow along class giving you the basics of acrylic painting. Dee Julian leads you through exercises in mixing colors, blending, drawing and shading. Class includes information on materials/supplies used in acrylic painting. Level: All Supply List 5 Tuesdays, 04/04/23 – 05/02/23

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Mastering the Wheel – Kravec (KRA040423)

Apr 04, 2023 6:00PM—May 02, 2023 9:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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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 under the instruction of Steve Kravec. $58 clay glaze firing fee. Supply List 5 Tuesdays, 04/04/23 – 05/02/23

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Slab to FAB – Lawson (LAW040423)

Apr 04, 2023 9:00AM—May 02, 2023 12:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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Learn how to create wonderful functional and non-functional clay work using the slab roller and hand-building, under the instruction of Sandy Lawson. The possibilities are endless! This is a fun class for beginners but anyone is welcome! $58 clay glaze firing fee. Supply List 5 Tuesdays, 04/04/23 – 05/02/23

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It’s Abstract—with Lisa Batch

Apr 04, 2023 5:30PM—8:30PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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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, the instructor will show you how to create your vision on the canvas. At the end of the night you will leave with a completely unique…

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Colored Pencil Painting – Sholler (SHO040423)

Apr 04, 2023 1:00PM—May 02, 2023 4:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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Create masterful, vibrant colored pencil paintings layer by layer under the instruction of Ruthe Sholler.  Level: Intermediate/Advanced Supply List 5 Tuesdays, 04/04/23 – 05/02/23

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Beginning Watercolor – Krchmar (KRC040423)

Apr 04, 2023 9:00AM—May 02, 2023 12:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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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. Instructor: Sunny…

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Mandalas – Otis (OTS040423)

Apr 04, 2023 9:00AM—May 02, 2023 12:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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Please Note: Time change, now 9am – 12pm Learn how to create the beautiful symmetry of Mandalas. These geometric designs have a very calming effect as you work on them. This class begins with a simple symmetrical design using monochromatic colors. You will learn how to build upon your design through the use of color…

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Compton & Bennett in A Cracker at the Ritz

Apr 04, 2023 7:00PM

Center for Performing Arts, Moe Auditorium & Film Center - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Satirists Compton & Bennett present their newest musical, A Cracker at the Ritz. Enjoy a 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 dates: April 11, 2023 April 25, 2023 May…

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Independent Study Fused Glass – Berry (BER040523)

Apr 05, 2023 1:00PM—May 03, 2023 4:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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This glass fusing class is for all levels – beginners through advanced – instructor Susan Berry will mentor students at their level with individual projects chosen by the student or suggested by the instructor. Pre-requisite for beginners: Intro to Glass Fusing. Glass & Firing not included. Supply List 5 Wednesdays, 04/05/23 – 05/03/23

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Figure Study – Monitor (FIG040523)

Apr 05, 2023 1:00PM—May 03, 2023 4:00PM

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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No instructor/monitor only – Work from life in this Figure Study class with the medium of your choice. Models are clothed or nude, either long or short pose, pending artists wishes. Drop-ins welcome. Drop in: $35 mem / $39 non-mem 5 Wednesdays, 04/05/23 – 05/03/23

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Stone Carving: “Rocks to Art” – Corsini (COR040523)

Apr 05, 2023 9:00AM—May 10, 2023 12:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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Level: pre-req. Intro to Stone Stone fee separate. Transform a rock into a unique stone sculpture! Choose from a variety of colors and types of stones such as Alabaster, Soapstone, African Wonderstone and even Marble. Learn design concepts, carving techniques and use of tools under the instruction of Doug Corsini. Depending on size and complexity…

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Adult Intermediate Tap Class – Demchak (DEM040523-1) TIME CHANGE

Apr 05, 2023 10:00AM—May 03, 2023 11:00AM

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Please Note Time Change: 10am – 11am Level: Intermediate Join us for a fun and exhilarating hour of tap dancing with instructor Jill Demchak. This class is for tappers with experience. Enjoy challenging yourself and have a great time. Class is held at the Moe Auditorium Dance Studio. Supply List 5 Wednesdays, 04/05/23 – 05/03/2023

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Adult Beginner Tap Class – Demchak (DEM040523-2)

Apr 05, 2023 11:00AM—May 03, 2023 12:00PM

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

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Level: Beginner Join us for an exhilarating hour of Tap Dancing.  This class is for beginners or those yearning to get tapping again. Enjoy getting your rhythm back and having a great time! Supply List 5 Wednesdays, 04/05/23 – 05/03/23

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Handbuilding – Ryan (RYA040523-1)

Apr 05, 2023 9:00AM—May 03, 2023 12:00PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

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For intermediate and advanced handbuilders ready to explore! This class, with instructor Rinny Ryan, will give you the techniques that will make your pottery excel! $58 clay glaze firing fee. Supply List 5 Wednesdays, 04/05/23 – 05/03/23

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Past | Archive

Mosaics Tonight

Mar 23, 2023 5:30PM—8:30PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

JOEL POPADICS, Watercolor the Florida Landscape

Mar 21, 2023 9:30AM—Mar 24, 2023 4:00PM

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

Creative Collage (DATE CHANGE)

Mar 21, 2023 5:30PM—8:30PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

Fused Glass—Coral Bowl

Mar 21, 2023 5:30PM—8:30PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road

DEMO: JOEL POPADICS, Watercolor the Florida Landscape

Mar 20, 2023 3:00PM—5:00PM

Center for Performing Arts - 10150 Bonita Beach Road

Glazing—Raku & You

Mar 20, 2023 5:30PM—8:30PM

Center for Visual Arts - 26100 Old 41 Road