For intermediate and advanced potters, this class will help you take your throwing to the next level. With instructor Rinny Ryan. $58 clay glaze firing fee. Supply List 5 Wednesdays, 02/22/23 – 03/22/23

Learn how to create coiled baskets using a variety of materials including Raffia, Wool Roving and Fibers. After learning the basic technique, students will be encouraged to experiment with materials and structure to create their own unique vessels. Supply List 4 Wednesdays, 02/22/23 – 03/15/23

This class is for those who have taken the Adult Beginner class with Jill and are ready to move to a more challenging class. Pre-requisite is the Adult Beginner class. Class held at Moe Auditorium Dance Studio, 10150 Bonita Beach Road. 5 Wednesdays, 02/22/23 – 03/22/23, 9 – 10am Supply List

Expressive Watercolors: Flowers to Figures Instructor: Janet Rogers Medium: Watercolor Level: Advanced Beginner through Advanced Fresh flowers on each work table begins the inspiration of this dynamic workshop—progressing to the head and figure. Fun painting exercises help develop a more loose and natural approach, creating more spontaneous and expressive paintings. Painting the head and figure,…

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, 02/21/23 – 03/21/23

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…

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…

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…

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…

Instructor Judy Ladd substituting for Dee Julian Judy will begin with the basics: color mixing, pigment, learning about different brushes, and how to begin drawing an image for a painting. Your first work will be a colorful parrot, which the class will all work on. She will walk you through the painting process for the…

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, 02/21/23 – 03/21/23

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, 02/21/23 – 03/21/23

Create masterful, vibrant colored pencil paintings layer by layer under the instruction of Ruthe Sholler.  Level: Intermediate/Advanced Supply List 5 Tuesdays, 02/21/23 – 03/21/23

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…

FIRE & ICE! Create a stunning glass vase/votive holder during a fun evening with friends. Using 3 colors of glass, design an elegant mosaic pattern then add ‘frit’ for a sparkling filigree border. No experience needed, come join the fun! Includes materials, guidance, food and wine.

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. A Cracker at the Ritz is also being performed on: March…

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! $58 clay glaze firing Supply List

Workshop Tuition includes Demo. Expressive Watercolors: Flowers to FiguresInstructor: Janet RogersMedium: WatercolorLevel: Advanced Beginner through Advanced Fresh flowers on each work table begins the inspiration of this dynamic workshop—progressing to the head and figure. Fun painting exercises help develop a more loose and natural approach, creating more spontaneous and expressive paintings. Painting the head and…

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…

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, 02/20/23 – 03/20/23

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, 02/20/23 – 03/20/23

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…

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…

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 Mondays, 02/20/23…

This glass fusing class is for all levels. The instructor, Susan Berry, will work individually with students on projects appropriate for their skills. Glass & firing fees are extra. Supply List 5 Mondays, 02/20/23 – 03/27/23 (No Class 03/13/23)

Please Note: this event has a date change from Feb. 13 to Feb. 20. 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…

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, 02/20/23 – 03/20/23

A drama based on the autobiography by Li Cunxin. At the age of 11, Li was plucked from a poor Chinese village by Madame Mao’s cultural delegates and taken to Beijing to study ballet. In 1979, during a cultural exchange to Texas, he fell in love with an American woman. Two years later, he managed…

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, 02/18/23

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 and materials available to you. Please…

Lee Rocker made his mark singing, playing, standing on, spinning and rocking his giant upright bass as a founding member (along with Brian Setzer and Slim Jim Phantom), of the Grammy nominated music group The Stray Cats, who sold over 10 million albums and garnered 23 gold and platinum certified records worldwide. He has since…

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,…

Figurative Color Study in Oil Instructor: Carol Broman Medium: Oil Level: All This workshop will focus on building color relationships to express light applied to the study of the human figure. Students will paint from a live model that de-emphasizes linear drawing in favor of a felt response to the model that follows the path…

Another fantastic evening of everything funny we can find, including professional comedians, vocalists and actors in a variety show format, minus the sequins (though there may be a few). This show is meant for mature audiences who want to laugh…a lot…and then laugh some more. Generously sponsored by Northern Trust.

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 creates different effects in the portrait process. Connect new color combinations to develop creative freedom in your…

Contemporary Impressionism: Landscape Color & Composition Instructor: Kirah Van Sickle Medium: Oil, Acrylic Level: Beginner to intermediate From Monet to modern, we will tap into the foundation of Impressionism, with a contemporary twist. With a focus on color relationships and loose Impressionistic brushwork known as “broken color,” we will work from still life, landscape photos,…

Join instructor Sandy Lawson for an extruding extravaganza. Unusually shaped bowls that are truly one of a kind. Some experience needed. $58 clay glaze firing Supply List

Take a 3 day journey with us exploring the infinite possibilities of art mediums under the instruction of Maggie Henry. You will have the opportunity to experiment with different mediums to identify what you really want to work with in your art. We will provide an in depth dive into watercolor, inks, fabrics, tissue &…

SUMMER OF SOUL is part music film, part historical record created around an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture, and fashion. Over the course of six weeks in the summer of 1969, just 100 miles south of Woodstock, The Harlem Cultural Festival was filmed in Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park). The footage…

Please Note: NOT BLOWN GLASS. This class 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 beautiful blown glass Heart Shaped Paperweight. Students will work with traditional glass blowers tools and…

Charcoal Pouring Instructor: Shirley Blake Medium: Charcoal / Watercolor Level: All 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 be a 30…

If you love Country Music, you’re in for a treat—The Hit Men of Country are coming to Bonita! This Country Music mashup features five of the finest musicians who have performed, toured or recorded with Country’s greatest artists—hitmakers like Wynonna Judd, Keith Urban, Trace Adkins, Lee Greenwood, Travis Tritt, Jason Aldean and more. This superb…

Please Note: This class takes place off-campus at: Art Glass by Mathews – 5309 Shirley Street, #7, Naples, FL 34109 Fee per couple. 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. The only…

  “Soultown to Motown” is the new show for 2022 from The Sensational Soul Cruisers. This 11 piece, choreographed band delivers a show that has audiences on their feet, singing and dancing to the greatest hits of the Temptations, the Jackson Five, The Spinners, Isaac Hayes, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops and so many others.…

Abstract Painting & Mixed Media Techniques Instructor: Claudia Mengel Level: All with experience Medium: Mixed Media Demo: Monday, Feb 6, 3-5pm (included in workshop tuition) With every creation, there is a new discovery, a new problem, a new solution. For artists with some experience in painting, we will focus on exploration using acrylic paints and…

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…

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. A Cracker at the Ritz is also being performed on: February…

With every creation, there is a new discovery, a new problem, a new solution. For artists with some experience in painting, we will focus on exploration using acrylic paints and various other mixed media materials. Examine the ins and outs of abstract painting and experiment with mediums; drawing materials, collage, oil sticks, canvas, paper and…

Starring Bradley Cooper & Cate Blanchett Based on the novel by Lindsay Gresham, this psychological thriller tells the story of a charming and ambitious carnival worker with a mysterious past who takes big risks to boost his career and ultimately reinvents himself as a psychic. Click Here to Watch Trailer General Admission is $10. Money-saving…

Youth Theatre Production February 3 – 5, 20237pm Friday, Feb. 37pm Saturday, Feb. 42pm Sunday, Feb. 6 For ages 5-11. No auditions required. Anyone who would like to be in the show will be allowed. Rehearsals beginning January 5—Tuesday & Thursday Evenings The jungle is jumpin’ with a jazzy beat in Disney’s The Jungle Book…

Expressive Florals 1 Instructor: Mary Parkman Medium: Acrylics Level: All with experience Florals are one of the most sought after painting styles for many designers. Mary Parkman starts this workshop with a variety of drawing exercises, stressing the simplification of shape, understanding of value, and the incorporation of structure in our compositions. Next, we delve…

  Musicians, songwriters, poets, performance artists, authors, stand-up comedians …we want YOU! Each performer will get five minutes of stage time to share their talents with our audience. The event is free for performers. Call 239.495.8989 to reserve a spot to perform!

with Kira Van Sickle In the aftermath of World War I, a cultural movement developed in Europe in which artists found power in dreams, the unconscious, the magic and mystery in the unconventional, and the theories of Sigmund Freud. There is plenty of symbolism, illogical juxtapositions and distortions to unpack, but there is a rich…

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…

The film follows the first two decades of Aretha Franklin’s life, from being born as a musical prodigy in an affluent African-American family, the repercussions of losing her mother at age 10 to her arduous rise to international musical stardom, while enduring an abusive marriage, ultimately concluding with the recording of her influential live album…

Please Note: This class takes place 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. Students will work with traditional glass blowers tools and will choose their own colors.…

Though his career began over a decade ago with genuine rock n’ roll honky-tonk, Wainwright has broadened his artistic scope over the years to include music representing virtually every corner of the roots music world. His insatiable interest in music discovery, sheer love for entertaining and curiosity have led him all around the world, and…

Please Note: This event takes place off-campus at: Art Glass by Mathews – 5309 Shirley Street, #7, Naples, FL 34109 Fee per couple. 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. The only…

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,…

Abstracting the Landscape Inside Out Instructor: Diane Pike Level: All with experience Medium: Oil (acrylic, pastel, watercolor welcome) Demo: Monday, Jan 23, 3-5pm (included in workshop tuition) There are many ways to paint the landscapes that Mother Nature gives us—from painting the pristine, or “pure nature,” to looking past the obvious and searching for the…

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 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. A Cracker at the Ritz is also being performed on: February…

There are many ways to paint the landscapes that Mother Nature gives us—from painting the pristine, or “pure nature”, to looking past the obvious and searching for the abstracted shapes of color that light and shadow bring to this painting dance. This workshop is about learning how to let go of your expectations, prejudices and…

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…

In this Buddhist sci-fi mystery set in near-future Phnom Penh, a young Cambodian detective untangles a link between her friend’s past-life dreams of a lost gold artifact and a neuroscientist’s determination to attain digital enlightenment. —imdb.com Click Here to Watch Trailer General Admission is $10. Money-savings ticket packages are available.

“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…