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Drawing for Absolute Beginners
Item: APD1002      Instructor: James Evans
Sessions: 8       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-104
Th 4/23/2026 - 6/11/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM     
Fee: $199.00                    

 Please check with the ACE office to be sure the class has met its minimum before purchasing materials.
Supply list:

  • Drawing kit. *Kit is available at ACE Registration office (Building 3) for $30.00
  • Sketchbook/drawing paper- 1 good quality, medium finish (18x24) Strathmore.  Do not buy newsprint or bond paper-it's not suitable for charcoal work.  
 

 

Colored Pencil Drawing, Beginning (previous drawing experience required)
Item: APD1001      Instructor: James Evans
Sessions: 8       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-104
Th 4/23/2026 - 6/11/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM     
Fee: $199.00                    

 

*Please check with the ACE office to be sure the class has met its minimum before purchasing materials.

Supplies required:  (Cost of supplies could run $100-$125)

Supply List:  CLICK HERE

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, Soft Core, 48 pack

 

Strathmore Colored Pencil Spiral Paper Pad 11"x14"

Strathmore Colored Pencil Spiral Paper Pad 11"X14"-30 Sheets -62477110, White,

6 each Prismacolor Colorless Blender Pencil by Prismacolor  

Prismacolor Colorless Blender Pencils, 12/Pk

  1 each 7" chip paint brush-3" width soft nylon bristle

 7" Chip Paint Brush 3" Width Soft Nylon Bristle with Wood Handle Small Paint Brushes for Wall, Cabinets, Fences, Pai...

AGPTEK 22 pcs Sketch Drawing Tools, 16 Blending Stumps Set with 2 Sandpaper Pencil Sharpeners, 1 Pencil Extension Tool, 2 Erasers & Felt Bag

 

Art-n-Fly Pencil Extenders, Set of 5 Pencil Lengthener for Color Pencils

 

 

 

Pastel Palooza, Adv Beginner NEW!                         
Item: APD1501 Instructor: Constance Christensen
Sessions: 6  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-104
F 4/24/2026 - 5/29/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM     
Fee: $185.00                                                              
 

Pastel Palooza: Beginning Pastel Painting
Item: APD1000      Instructor: Constance Christensen
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-106
Th 6/4/2026 - 7/16/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM     
Fee: $159.00           NO CLASS JULY 9.         

   

 

 

 

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Beginners NEW!                         
Item: APD1003 Instructor: Constance Christensen
Sessions: 6  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-104
F 8/7/2026 - 9/11/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM     
Fee: $155.00            Recommended book: Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards.                                                    
*Please check with the ACE office to be sure the class has met its minimum before purchasing materials.
 
 

Open Studio, All Media including Painting & Drawing (not for beginners)
Item: APOS2000      Instructor: Tony Corbitt
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-106
Tu 4/21/2026 - 5/26/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM     
Fee: $185.00                    

 

This open studio welcomes anyone who enjoys creating art. Your chosen medium may be anything you like, from acrylics, to oils, charcoal, graphite, colored pencils and more. One-on-one help is available and group critiques will be encouraged.

Please bring any materials that you would like to work with as well as the painting/drawing surface of your choice.

 

 

Open Studio, All Media including Painting & Drawing (not for beginners)
Item: APOS2001      Instructor: Tony Corbitt
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-106
Tu 6/2/2026 - 7/14/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM     
Fee: $185.00            NO CLASS JULY 7.         

 

This open studio welcomes anyone who enjoys creating art. Your chosen medium may be anything you like, from acrylics, to oils, charcoal, graphite, colored pencils and more. One-on-one help is available and group critiques will be encouraged.

Please bring any materials that you would like to work with as well as the painting/drawing surface of your choice.

 

 

Open Studio, All Media including Painting & Drawing (not for beginners)
Item: APOS2002      Instructor: Tony Corbitt
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-106
Tu 7/21/2026 - 8/25/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM     
Fee: $185.00                    

 

This open studio welcomes anyone who enjoys creating art. Your chosen medium may be anything you like, from acrylics, to oils, charcoal, graphite, colored pencils and more. One-on-one help is available and group critiques will be encouraged.

Please bring any materials that you would like to work with as well as the painting/drawing surface of your choice.

 

 

Pastel Palooza: Beginning Pastel Painting   Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration.  Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: APD1004 Constance Christensen
Day of the Week: F          
Dates: 3/6/2026 - 4/17/2026 
NO CLASS MAR 20 & APRIL 3
 

Open Studio, All Media including Painting & Drawing (not for beginners)  Class already in session...in some cases it may be possible to allow a late registration.  Please call the office at 941-361-6590.
Item: APOS2001 Tony Corbitt
Day of the Week: Tu          
Dates: 3/3/2026 - 4/14/2026 

This open studio welcomes anyone who enjoys creating art. Your chosen medium may be anything you like, from acrylics, to oils, charcoal, graphite, colored pencils and more. One-on-one help is available and group critiques will be encouraged.

Please bring any materials that you would like to work with as well as the painting/drawing surface of your choice.

NO CLASS MARCH 17.
 

Register early to avoid disappointment, as classes will fill up quickly!

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