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 ArtCenter Manatee Classes
Watercolor


Watercolorb-i
Instructor: Marie Garafano
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Thursdays, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Session 1: Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7
Session 2: Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11
Session 3: Nov. 18, (No Nov. 25), Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23
Learn basic techniques of this beautiful and sensuous medium. Practice handling of the medium with flat washes, graded washes, wet on dry, wet-into- wet and other experimental techniques. Through still- life subject matter, we will explore the formal elements of art. Instructor will conduct demos and provide enthusiastic support.

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$80 ACM members
4 wks
$84 non members
4 wks


Marie Garafano
Watercolor Designb-i
Instructor: Joanna Coke
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Mondays, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Session 1: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1 Creating Believable 3D Spheres and Cubes
Session 2: Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6 Landscapes Clouds
So you know how to use watercolors and many of its techniques. But if you want to know how to design and develop your watercolor style, these classes are for you. Learn how to compose and develop a better understanding of the design elements that make paintings sing! You will work from a photo reference that you bring to class based upon the subject of concentration for that session.

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$80 ACM members
5 wks
$84 non members
5 wks


Joanna Coke
Beginning Watercolor
Instructor: Barbara Simmons
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Wednesdays, 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Session 1: Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Session 2: Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3
Session 3: Nov. 10, 17, (No Nov. 24) Dec. 1, 8, 15
If you are interested in getting started in watercolor, this course has your name on it! (That includes artists who are already proficient in other media.) You will learn basic watercolor techniques and principles of color theory by completing several fun and informative projects in the classroom. The class can be repeated, as this long-time artist/teacher will work with students as they achieve proficiency.

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$80 ACM members
5 wk Sessions
$105 non members
5 wk Sessions


Barbara Simmons
Intermediate Watercolor
Instructor: Barbara Simmons
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Thursdays, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Session 1: Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Session 2: Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4
Session 3: Nov. 11, 18, (No Nov. 25),
Dec. 2, 9, 16
Color theories and techniques taught in Simmons’ introductory class will continue. Assignments and projects will be individualized to encourage the student to start developing their own style.

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$80 ACM members
5 wk Sessions
$105 non members
5 wk Sessions


Barbara Simmons
Advanced Watercolor
Instructor: Barbara Simmons
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Wednesdays, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Session 1: Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Session 2: Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3
Session 3: Nov. 10, 17, (No Nov. 24), Dec. 1, 8, 15
Taught in a seminar format, this class encourages students to develop their own distinctive style to produce original show-quality paintings. Ideas and inspirational assignments are given followed by individual help and critiques. Color theories and techniques taught in Simmons’ introductory class will continue.

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$80 ACM members
5 wk Sessions
$105 non members
5 wk Sessions


Barbara Simmons
Watercolor Explorationsb-i
Instructor: Graciela Giles
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Thursdays, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Session 1: Dec. 3, 10, 16
Graciela’s enthusiasm for painting and a positive attitude promote a creative atmosphere in her classes. During these painting sessions, students will be encouraged to discover individual strengths and the many possibilities of this medium. We will explore techniques that will encourage a loose interpretation of landscapes and various other subject matter. There will be demonstrations and group critiques.

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$48 ACM members
3 wk Session
$63 non members
3 wk Session


Graciela Giles
Watercolors with Herbie Roseb-i
Instructor: Graciela Giles
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Fridays, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Session 1: Dec. 3, 10, 17

Artists of all levels will benefit from this series of classes that will cover a variety of subject matter, from landscapes and building to still life There will be on location painting, depending on the weather, demonstrations, discussions and individual critiques.

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$48 ACM members
3 wk Session
$63 non members
3 wk Session


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