Learn to Create

Classes in many different art media are offered. The VAC has a staff of highly accomplished, award-winning instructors. [see Instructors]

Portrait, life drawing, and plein aire sessions are weekly mainstay activities. Fine crafts classes in pottery, stained glass and jewelry-making are popular classes in the curriculum. Occasionally, specialty classes are offered in diverse media like silk-painting and multimedia technology. We offer art appreciation and history classes, too. [see Classes]

Check our schedule for times and details. [see Schedules]

Questions? Call the VAC at 941-639-8810 or e-mail the Education Coordinator at VACeducation@yahoo.com

We focus on art for kids with classes, workshops and summer arts camps.

Questions? Call the VAC at 941-639-8810 or e-mail the Education Coordinator at VACeducation@yahoo.com

Visual Arts Center frequently hosts workshops with well-known artists, offering a wide variety of subjects designed for various skill and age levels. Workshops are offered for members-only and to the public.

Coming Workshops:

Outdoor Digital Photo Workshop Saturday, March 13, 9am-4pm

Improve your image capture skills with "hand-on" experience outside then return to the VAC to view, critique and reinforce what you have learned. Taught by experienced digital photographer Chuck Crafton. Limited to 10 participants.
Cost: $60/members & $70/non-members

Kumihimo Beaded Braids Workshop April 13 & 14, 9am-4pm

Learn the art of Japanese braiding using a classic Marudai (Japanese braiding table) while "thinking outside the bead" to create a beautiful piece of jewelry. Taught by South Florida Jewelry Arts Guild founder Adrienne Gaskell.
Cost: $150/members & $180/non-members
$50 kit fee payable to instructor

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Adult Classes .................................................................... $70 (supplies not included)

Adult Non-members ............................................................ $90 (supplies not included)

Teens to 18 yrs (Instructor’s permission is required) ................. $50 (supplies not included)

Children's Classes ................................................................TBD by class

REGISTRATION INFORMATION for CLAY POTTERY CLASSES
(includes 1-25 lb. bag of clay, glaze and firing)

Member Adult Pottery Classes ......................................................................... $105

Non-Member Adult Pottery Class ...................................................................... $125

Teens to 18 yrs (Must have permission from instructor) ........................................ $80

Register in person or by phone with credit card during normal business hours.

NO REFUNDS are given once the class has begun.

Take 3 classes and your membership pays for itself!
An Annual Membership is just $50/individual & $75/family.

Questions? Call the VAC at 941-639-8810 or e-mail the Education Coordinator at VACeducation@yahoo.com