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| Palette Party: Acrylics in a Day, All Levels (incl mat'l) NEW! |
| Item: APA0002 |
Instructor: Constance Christensen |
| Sessions: 1 |
STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-104 |
| Sa 11/14/2026 - 11/14/2026 |
Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233 |
| 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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| Fee: $49.00 ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. |
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Bird of Paradise
Bring one of nature's most dramatic, tropical blooms to life on canvas! Paint the bird of paradise flower in this fun, beginner-friendly session. Our instructor, Constance Christensen, guides you every step of the way — no experience needed. All skill levels welcome, and everyone leaves with a canvas they love.
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| Palette Party: Acrylics in a Day, All Levels (incl mat'l) NEW! |
| Item: APA0003 |
Instructor: Constance Christensen |
| Sessions: 1 |
STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-104 |
| Sa 12/5/2026 - 12/5/2026 |
Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233 |
| 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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| Fee: $49.00 ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. |
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Small Bird on a Branch
Paint a charming little bird perched among bright red berries in this cozy, beginner-friendly session. Our instructor, Constance Christensen, guides you every step of the way — no experience needed. All skill levels welcome, and everyone leaves with a canvas they love.
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| Acrylics, Beginning (incl mat'l for first class) |
| Item: APA1002 |
Instructor: Tony Corbitt |
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| Sessions: 5 |
STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-106 |
| Tu 9/29/2026 - 10/27/2026 |
Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233 |
| 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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| Fee: $149.00 |
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Are you ready to start painting but are not sure where to start? This class is for you! Acrylics are a quick drying and versatile medium offering a variety of easily mastered techniques. This class will give you a solid foundation in acrylic painting, launching you on your own journey of creativity and self-expression.
Includes mat'l for first class.
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| Acrylics, Beginning (incl mat'l for first class) |
| Item: APA1000 |
Instructor: Constance Christensen |
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| Sessions: 5 |
STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-104 |
| Tu 9/29/2026 - 10/27/2026 |
Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233 |
| 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
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| Fee: $149.00 |
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Are you ready to start painting but are not sure where to start? This class is for you! Acrylics are a quick drying and versatile medium offering a variety of easily mastered techniques. This class will give you a solid foundation in acrylic painting, launching you on your own journey of creativity and self-expression.
Includes mat'l for first class.
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| Acrylics, Beginning (incl mat'l for first class) |
| Item: APA1004 |
Instructor: Tony Corbitt |
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| Sessions: 5 |
STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-106 |
| Tu 11/3/2026 - 12/8/2026 |
Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233 |
| 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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| Fee: $149.00 NO CLASS NOV 24. |
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Are you ready to start painting but are not sure where to start? This class is for you! Acrylics are a quick drying and versatile medium offering a variety of easily mastered techniques. This class will give you a solid foundation in acrylic painting, launching you on your own journey of creativity and self-expression.
Includes mat'l for first class.
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| Acrylics, Intermediate |
| Item: APA2001 |
Instructor: Tony Corbitt |
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| Sessions: 5 |
STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-104 |
| W 9/30/2026 - 10/28/2026 |
Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233 |
| 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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| Fee: $159.00 |
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Please check with the ACE office to see if the class has met the required number of students prior to purchasing your materials.
Supply List:
If you already have any of these materials, no need to duplicate. If you can find them cheaper, by all means, please save money.
Working surface: 1 Pad Canvas Paper 9"x12" or 11"x14"
or you may use canvas boards 8"x10" or 9"x12".
Brushes: Short or Long Handled Brushes. A small , medium, and large brush size is fine.
Flat for large, Angle for medium, and a Round for small.
Paint: Any Student Grade Acrylic Paint is fine. An example of one I like: (Liquitex Brand Tubes)
Suggested color palette:
Burnt Umber
Burnt Sienna
French Ultra Marine Blue
Cerulean Blue
Cadmium Red
Alizarin Crimson
Cadmium Yellow
Yellow Ochre
Sap Green
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| Acrylics, Intermediate |
| Item: APA2002 |
Instructor: Tony Corbitt |
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| Sessions: 5 |
STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-104 |
| W 11/4/2026 - 12/9/2026 |
Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233 |
| 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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| Fee: $159.00 NO CLASS NOV 25. |
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Please check with the ACE office to see if the class has met the required number of students prior to purchasing your materials.
Supply List:
If you already have any of these materials, no need to duplicate. If you can find them cheaper, by all means, please save money.
Working surface: 1 Pad Canvas Paper 9"x12" or 11"x14"
or you may use canvas boards 8"x10" or 9"x12".
Brushes: Short or Long Handled Brushes. A small , medium, and large brush size is fine.
Flat for large, Angle for medium, and a Round for small.
Paint: Any Student Grade Acrylic Paint is fine. An example of one I like: (Liquitex Brand Tubes)
Suggested color palette:
Burnt Umber
Burnt Sienna
French Ultra Marine Blue
Cerulean Blue
Cadmium Red
Alizarin Crimson
Cadmium Yellow
Yellow Ochre
Sap Green
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| Acrylic Abstract Painting: Painting in the Style of the Masters, All Levels |
| Item: APA1200 |
Instructor: Kristen Marino |
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| Sessions: 5 |
STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-104 |
| M 10/5/2026 - 11/2/2026 |
Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233 |
| 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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| Fee: $159.00 |
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Please check with the ACE office to see if the class has met the required number of students prior to purchasing your materials.
Supplies: Bring 4 canvases 11x14 or larger (your choice); palette paper; a palette knife, small container of gloss gel medium; Acrylics: a small acrylic paint set of 12-24 colors (Liquitex Basics or similar student grade is fine).
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| Acrylic Impressionism Painting - Color Theory Studies, Beginning NEW! |
| Item: APA1301 |
Instructor: Kristen Marino |
| Sessions: 3 |
STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-104 |
| M 11/16/2026 - 12/7/2026 |
Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233 |
| 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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| Fee: $89.00 NO CLASS NOV 23. |
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Please check with the ACE office to see if the class has met the required number of students prior to purchasing your materials.
Supply list:
•2-3 canvases (11"x14")
•Palette paper
•Assorted acrylic paintbrushes: (Acrylic Royal & Langnickel Brush set from Walmart or Amazon will work)
• Acrylics (Liquitex Basics or similar student grade is fine): Ultramarine Blue; Phthalocyanine Blue; Cadmium Red Light; Quinacradone Magenta; Cadmium Yellow Deep; Cadmium Yellow Light; Phthalocyanine Green; Titanium White
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| Open Studio, All Media including Painting & Drawing (not for beginners) |
| Item: APOS2001 |
Instructor: Tony Corbitt |
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| Sessions: 5 |
STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-106 |
| Tu 9/29/2026 - 10/27/2026 |
Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233 |
| 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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| Fee: $159.00
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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.
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| Open Studio, All Media including Painting & Drawing (not for beginners) |
| Item: APOS2002 |
Instructor: Tony Corbitt |
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| Sessions: 5 |
STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-106 |
| Tu 11/3/2026 - 12/8/2026 |
Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233 |
| 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
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| Fee: $159.00 NO CLASS NOV 24.
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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.
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