Center for Visual Arts
Independent Study: Fused Glass – Weinert (WEI050624)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSupply List This Glass Fusing class is for all levels, the instructor will work individually with students on projects appropriate for their skills, beginners welcome. Glass & Firing fees extra. 4 Mondays, 05/06/24 - 06/03/24, 1-4pm (No class 05/27/24) Cost: $156 Member / $206 Non-Member
Introduction to Pointed Pen Calligraphy – DeSelms (DES051324)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSupply List Good handwriting is NOT a prerequisite to this course! Learn the basics of pointed pen calligraphy with experienced calligrapher and instructor Megan DeSelms of Inked Romance Calligraphy and Design. In this 4-session course, students will first learn about the history of pointed pen calligraphy, and be introduced to different pointed pen script styles…
Stone Carving: Romancing the Stone – Corsini, Mertens (STO051424)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLevel: pre-req. 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…
Watercolor: All Levels – Bachofner (BAC051424)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSupply List Expand your watercolor skills and knowledge as we develop a painting. Demos will be given throughout the process, then step by step build our paintings. Material research of the “Tried and True” will be discussed. Assistance available throughout the class time. Enjoy the thrill of watercolor! 4 Tuesdays, 05/14/24 - 06/04/24, 1-4pm Cost:…
Clay Sampler – Campbell (CAM051424)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSupply List $85 Clay/Glaze/Firing fee per 25lb clay Whether you are a first timer or seasoned maker this clay class offers exploration of a variety of techniques and methods. Each week will emphasize a different technique, from wheel throwing to hand building with slabs and extrusions, you will discover what speaks to you and develop…
Tuesday Night Figure Study: All Mediums, All Levels – Broman (BRO051424)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesThis 4-week session focuses on the development/refinement of the figure from life. Concepts include value organization, shaping light, superficial anatomy and a simple model of light. One pose per class. Model fee $40pp. Drop-in if available, $35 (includes model fee). 4 Tuesdays, 05/14/24 - 06/04/24, 6:30-8:30pm Cost: $96 Member / $146 Non-Member
Independent Study: Throwing & Handbuilding – Ryan (RYA051524-1)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLevel: All Levels $85 Clay & Glaze Firing Fee Supply List All Levels are welcome to work on the wheel or handbuilding. This will be an individually mentored class. Beginners will have focused instruction and experienced clay artists may work on their own projects. 4 Wednesdays, 5/15/24 - 6/5/24, 9am-12pm Cost: $156 Member / $206…
Atelier Core Program: Independent Project Mentoring – Broman (BRO051524-1)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSupply List Students enrolled in this course continue development in any of the core program areas: Anatomy, Master Copying, Still Life and/or Cast Drawing and Painting. Instructor will create a unique curriculum based on individual student needs and objectives. New students without prior experience will begin with Master Copying and Cast Drawing. 4 Wednesdays, 05/15/24…
Independent Study: Throwing & Handbuilding – Ryan (RYA051524-2)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLevel: All Levels $85 Clay & Glaze Firing Fee Supply List All Levels are welcome to work on the wheel or handbuilding. This will be an individually mentored class. Beginners will have focused instruction and experienced clay artists may work on their own projects. 4 Wednesdays, 5/15/24 - 6/5/24, 1pm-4pm Cost: $156 Member / $206…
Short Pose Figure Study: All Mediums, All Levels – Broman (BRO051524-2)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSupply List This 4-week session will focus on the initial block-in of the figure from life. Concepts covered include simple measuring techniques, enveloping, shape abstraction, and capturing gesture or the implied energy of a pose. Poses will range in length from 10 minutes to 40 minutes. Model fee w/10: $39pp - w/9: $44pp - w/8:…
Intro to Stained Glass – MAHONEY (MAH051624)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLevel: 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…
Artist’s Choice: Oil, Acrylic, Pastel, Watercolor – Greco (ART051624)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesYou pick the subject and medium-oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor- and work from your personal references to explore composition, color, perspective, lighting, brush strokes and more. This is a relaxed atmosphere, offering mentoring to bring out the best of your abilities. 4 Thursdays, 05/16/24 - 06/06/24, 1-4pm Cost: $156 Member / $206 Non-Member
Mosaics Tonight
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesHere’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,…
Long Pose Figure Study: All Mediums, All Levels – Broman (BRO051724)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSupply List Join us for a Friday Long Pose Figure Study class with Carol Broman. Models will be either nude, clothed or costumed. All mediums and all levels welcome. Model fee w/10: $39pp - w/9: $44pp - w/8: $49pp - w/7: $56pp - w/6: $65pp - w/5: $78pp. Payable first day of session. Drop-in if…
Pottery—A Night on the Wheel
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLooking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Here it is! First enjoy some food and beverages while watching our experienced instructor demonstrate the basic techniques of throwing on the wheel. Next follow the steps to making your own piece. At the end of the night choose the color of glaze for you…
Glazing—Raku & You
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesRaku 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…
Fused Glass—Frosted Bowl
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesCreate a beautiful frosted-edge glass bowl during a fun evening with friends. Arrange colorful glass in an elegant mosaic pattern then add a sparkling ‘frit’ border. No experience is needed, come join the fun! Includes materials, instruction, food & wine. Cost $80.00
Fluid Art Series: Flip Cup & Ring Pour
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesDid 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…
Creative Collage
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLet 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,…
Fused Glass—Square Mosaic Plate
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSip a glass of your favorite beverage, mingle with other adventurous people, and spend an evening creating a work of art! Bring a group of friends for an evening out or come alone and meet creative folks while you make your own Square Mosaic Plate during one of our new fused glass art experiences! Let…
LYNN SHEFT, Byzantine Chain Maille Bracelet
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesByzantine Chain Maille Bracelet Instructor: Lynn Sheft Medium: Jewelry Level: All Supply List The Byzantine chain maille is one of the oldest and most popular patterns used for jewelry through the centuries. It is made using specific sized jump rings that are woven in a particular pattern. No experience is necessary to make this bracelet.…
TAMMY DECARO, Thick Paint Fluid Art: Flip, Open, Gadgets
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesThick Paint Fluid Art: Flip, Open, Gadgets Instructor: Tammy DeCaro Medium: Acrylic Supply Fee: $75 to instructor covers all materials for the workshop. Supply List Fluid art is a dynamic form of art that involves manipulating and pouring fluid acrylic paints to create stunning and unique abstract art. Learn the fundamentals of fluid art including…
Extreme Functional Pottery – Lawson (LAW061724-1)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLevel: 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. 4 Mondays, 06/17/24 –…
Independent Study: Fused Glass – Weinert (WEI061724)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSupply List This Glass Fusing class is for all levels, the instructor will work individually with students on projects appropriate for their skills, beginners welcome. Glass & Firing fees extra. 3 Mondays, 06/17/24 - 07/01/24, 1-4pm Cost: $117 Member / $167 Non-Member
Personal Pathways – Lawson (LAW061724-2)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSupply 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. 4 Fridays, 06/17/24 –…
Glazing—Great Bowls of Fire
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesUse 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…
Slab to FAB – Lawson (LAW061824)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLevel: 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! 4 Tuesdays, 06/18/24 – 07/9/24, 9am-12pm Cost $156 Member / $206 Non-Member
Watercolor: All Levels – Bachofner (BAC061824)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSupply List Expand your watercolor skills and knowledge as we develop a painting. Demos will be given throughout the process, then step by step build our paintings. Material research of the “Tried and True” will be discussed. Assistance available throughout the class time. Enjoy the thrill of watercolor! 4 Tuesdays, 06/18/24 - 07/09/24, 1-4pm Cost:…
Tuesday Night Figure Study: All Mediums, All Levels – Schiffer (BRO061824)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesThis 4-week session focuses on the development/refinement of the figure from life. Concepts include value organization, shaping light, superficial anatomy and a simple model of light. One pose per class. Model fee: $40pp. Drop-in if available, $35 (includes model fee). 4 Tuesdays, 06/18/24 - 07/09/24, 6:30-8:30pm Cost: $96 Member / $146 Non-Member
Independent Study: Throwing & Handbuilding – Ryan (RY061924-1)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSupply List All Levels are welcome to work on the wheel or handbuilding. This will be an individually mentored class. Beginners will have focused instruction and experienced clay artists may work on their own projects. 4 Wednesdays, 06/19/24 - 07/10/24, 9am-12pm Cost: $156 Member / $206 Non-Member
SHIRLEY BLAKE, Paint Like Picasso
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesPaint Like Picasso Instructor: Shirley Blake Medium: Student's Choice (demonstration in Acrylic) Supply List Think like the masters and develop both visual and verbal symbols in your communication while painting. The exercises will focus on your interpretation and creative vision. Experience is helpful but an open "anything goes" attitude is best. Critique in each class.…
Short Pose Monitored Figure Study (FIG061924)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesNo 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 mem / $43 non-mem 4 Wednesdays, 06/19/24 - 07/10/24, 1-4pm Cost: $134 Member / $184 Non-Member
Independent Study: Throwing & Handbuilding – Ryan (RYA061924-2)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSupply List All Levels are welcome to work on the wheel or handbuilding. This will be an individually mentored class. Beginners will have focused instruction and experienced clay artists may work on their own projects. 4 Wednesdays, 06/19/24 - 07/10/24, 1-4pm Cost: $156 Member / $206 Non-Member
Intro to Stained Glass – MAHONEY (MAH062024)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLevel: 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…
Clay Sampler – Campbell (CAM062024)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSupply List $85 Clay/Glaze/Firing fee per 25lb clay Whether you are a first timer or seasoned maker this clay class offers exploration of a variety of techniques and methods. Each week will emphasize a different technique, from wheel throwing to hand building with slabs and extrusions, you will discover what speaks to you and develop…
Long Pose Monitored Figure Study (FIG062124)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesNo 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 mem / $43 non-mem 4 Fridays, 06/21/24 - 07/12/24, 9am-12pm Cost: $134 Member / $184 Non-Member
Pottery—A Night on the Wheel
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLooking for something fun to do on a Friday night? Here it is! First enjoy some food and beverages while watching our experienced instructor demonstrate the basic techniques of throwing on the wheel. Next follow the steps to making your own piece. At the end of the night choose the color of glaze for you…
Stone Carving: Romancing the Stone – Corsini, Mertens (STO062524)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSupply List Level: All Stone fee separate. 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 don’t have to…
Independent Study: Throwing & Handbuilding – Ryan (RYA062624-1)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLevel: All Levels $85 Clay & Glaze Firing Fee Supply List All Levels are welcome to work on the wheel or handbuilding. This will be an individually mentored class. Beginners will have focused instruction and experienced clay artists may work on their own projects. 4 Wednesdays, 6/26/24 - 7/17/24, 9am-12pm Cost: $156 Member / $206…
TAMMY DECARO, Large Canvas Acrylic Pour
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLarge Canvas Acrylic Pour Instructor: Tammy DeCaro Medium: Acrylic Supply fee: $75 to instructor covers all materials for the workshop. Supply List Ready to take your art to the next level? This class will focus on large canvas fluid abstract art. Techniques vary but it is helpful if you have taken at least one class…
Independent Study: Throwing & Handbuilding – Ryan (RYA062624-2)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLevel: All Levels $85 Clay & Glaze Firing Fee Supply List All Levels are welcome to work on the wheel or handbuilding. This will be an individually mentored class. Beginners will have focused instruction and experienced clay artists may work on their own projects. 4 Wednesdays, 6/26/24 - 7/17/24, 1pm-4pm Cost: $156 Member / $206…
Fused Glass—Christmas Trees in July
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSip a glass of your favorite beverage, mingle with other adventurous people, and spend an evening creating a work of art! Let your inner artist shine through as you piece together 3 fused glass Christmas trees for the holidays. We provide the glass, materials, wine, food and guidance. Cost: $80
LYNN SHEFT, Woven Wire Bezel
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesWoven Wire Bezel Instructor: Lynn Sheft Medium: Jewelry Supply fee to instructor: $25. Create this stunning bezel to capture a gemstone cabochon* by learning to weave with wire. If you can wrap a wire around another one, you can certainly master this timeless technique. The back side of the pendant features wire swirls to keep…
Glazing—Great Bowls of Fire
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesUse 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…
TAMMY DECARO, Fluid Art Diptych
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesFluid Art Diptych Instructor: Tammy DeCaro Medium: Acrylic Supply fee: $85 to instructor covers all materials for the workshop. Supply List Join us in this exciting class where we create a diptych, which is two canvases painted to coordinate with each other on the wall. Canvas sizes are 10x20" each and will include a small…
Introduction to Pointed Pen Calligraphy – DeSelms (DES072224)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSupply List Good handwriting is NOT a prerequisite to this course! Learn the basics of pointed pen calligraphy with experienced calligrapher and instructor Megan DeSelms of Inked Romance Calligraphy and Design. In this 4-session course, students will first learn about the history of pointed pen calligraphy, and be introduced to different pointed pen script styles…
Extreme Functional Pottery – Lawson (LAW072224-1)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLevel: 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. 4 Mondays, 07/22/24 –…
Personal Pathways – Lawson (LAW072224-2)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSupply 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. 4 Fridays, 07/22/24 –…
Slab to FAB – Lawson (LAW072324)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesLevel: 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! 4 Tuesdays, 07/23/24 – 08/13/24, 9am-12pm Cost $156 Member / $206 Non-Member
Watercolor: All Levels – Bachofner (BAC072324)
Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL, United StatesSupply List Expand your watercolor skills and knowledge as we develop a painting. Demos will be given throughout the process, then step by step build our paintings. Material research of the “Tried and True” will be discussed. Assistance available throughout the class time. Enjoy the thrill of watercolor! 4 Tuesdays, 07/23/24 - 08/13/24, 1-4pm Cost:…