Hands On Creative Art Classes

Forget watching a how to video, learn how to create custom art pieces live! Taught by local, award-winning artists, Creative Classes allow you to create, socialize and enjoy! Guests can bring with them a beverage to sip on, and snacks to share. Art classes are available year-round and are booked directly through the instructors. These classes are a great, out of the box idea for date night, girl’s night out, teambuilding events, birthday parties, or to come alone and join the crowd! Private and group art classes are available, and reservations are required.

Yupo is a non-porous, synthetic paper that is completely waterproof. The super smooth surface of this unique paper allows you to use watercolors to build up nuances and patterns that would normally be impossible to achieve on traditional watercolor and drawing paper. Because of the waterproof properties of the paper, paint dries very slowly and can therefore be wiped clean during the painting process if the artist so desires to start fresh. Additionally, the paper allows you to build up layers of paint similar to that of an oil painting.

Reservations are REQUIRED to ensure we have the proper space and materials. Please contact Barbara at (941) 961-9723 with any questions and to reserve your spot.

Instructor: Rita Schwab

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Learn how to use acrylics and paint a Florida-themed picture using one of the instructor’s many local photographs as a guide. Examples include a sunset, a palm tree, a local flower, a turtle, a night sky and more. No two paintings end up alike! The instructor guides students in their own personal style and development. Learn different techniques such as acrylic washes, transparent vs opaque applications, adding textures to surface design, finishing techniques and apply wire hanging to your paintings once complete. Students are encouraged to bring their own materials such as paints, brushes, gloves, rags or paper towels and a palette or plate. Canvases can be purchased on-site. And be sure to wear old clothing as the fun can get messy!

Students are encouraged to sign up for a set of 4 classes to start in order to learn the process and make a couple of paintings from start finish.  Cost for 4 classes in one month is $150.  Classes are 3 hours in length.  Bring a friend along for an individual class for $45!

Reservations are REQUIRED to ensure we have the proper space and materials. Please contact Rita at (845) 667-0166 with any questions and to reserve your spot. 

Learn how to take found objects such as hand-blown glass, dishes, night lights, jewelry, candle holders and sculptures and turn them into beachy works of art. Also, learn how to use shells to create artwork from the ground up such as jewelry, ornaments and Christmas trees. All supplies are included. Classes take place every Wednesday from 4-8pm.

Reservations are REQUIRED to ensure we have the proper space and materials. Please contact Linda at Creative Framing at (941) 493-2276 with any questions and to reserve your spot. 

Imagine being able to use pieces of colored glass, or broken china to embellish items like picture frames, garden rocks, mirrors, sculpture pieces or even bowling balls for the garden! Students will learn how to cut and glue the glass into place making best use of unique angles and edges. This are NOT your average square cut mosaics. Beginner’s class will focus on picture frames or small garden rocks. The advanced class will embellish mirrors, sculpture pieces or bowling balls. Because of these advanced techniques, this class can take 2-3 sessions to complete. Pricing is commensurate with the project to be completed.

Reservations are REQUIRED to ensure we have the proper space and materials. Please contact Linda at Creative Framing at (941) 493-2276 with any questions and to reserve your spot.