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Unleash Your Inner Artist: Acrylic Abstract Painting-Techniques and Materials, All Levels (incl mat'l)
Item: APA0006 Instructor: Kristen Marino
Sessions: 1   STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-106
Th 4/9/2026 - 4/9/2026  Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM     
Fee: $49.00 
 

Unleash Your Inner Artist: Understand Color Theory, All Levels (incl mat'l)
Item: APA0005 Instructor: Kristen Marino
Sessions: 1   STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-106
Th 4/9/2026 - 4/9/2026  Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM     
Fee: $49.00 
ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.
 

Palette Party: Acrylics in a Day, All Levels (incl mat'l) NEW!                         
Item: APA0008 Instructor: Constance Christensen
Sessions: 1 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-104  
Sa 4/18/2026 - 4/18/2026   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM   
Fee: $49.00                                       
 

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. 

  
 

Unleash Your Inner Artist: Color Theory-Acrylic Mediterranean Landscape, All Levels (incl mat'l) NEW!                         
Item: APA0001 Instructor: Kristen Marino
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 5 (opens in new tab)   Rm 5-106
W 5/13/2026 - 5/13/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM     
Fee: $49.00           ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.                                                    
 

Unleash Your Inner Artist: Acrylic Painting with Expressive Brushstrokes-Woodland Animals, All Levels (incl mat'l) NEW!                         
Item: APA0003 Instructor: Kristen Marino
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-106
W 7/22/2026 - 7/22/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM     
Fee: $49.00           ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.                                                    
 

Unleash Your Inner Artist: Acrylic Abstract Techniques & Materials, All Levels (incl mat'l) NEW!                         
Item: APA0004 Instructor: Kristen Marino
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-106
W 8/12/2026 - 8/12/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM     
Fee: $49.00           ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.                                                    
 

Acrylics, Intermediate
Item: APA2001      Instructor: Tony Corbitt
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-104
W 4/22/2026 - 5/27/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM     
Fee: $185.00                    

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

 

 

Palette Party: Acrylics in a Day, All Levels (incl mat'l) NEW!                         
Item: APA0005 Instructor: Constance Christensen
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-104
Sa 5/30/2026 - 5/30/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM     
Fee: $49.00                                                              

 

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. 

 

Palette Party: Acrylics in a Day, All Levels (incl mat'l) NEW!                         
Item: APA0006 Instructor: Constance Christensen
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-104
Tu 6/2/2026 - 6/2/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM     
Fee: $49.00                                                              

 

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. 

 

Acrylics, Intermediate
Item: APA2002      Instructor: Tony Corbitt
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-104
W 6/3/2026 - 7/15/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM     
Fee: $185.00           NO CLASS JULY 8.         

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

 

 

Acrylics, Intermediate
Item: APA2003      Instructor: Tony Corbitt
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-104
W 7/22/2026 - 8/26/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM     
Fee: $185.00                    

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

 

 

Palette Party: Acrylics in a Day, All Levels (incl mat'l) NEW!                         
Item: APA0007 Instructor: Constance Christensen
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-104
Th 7/23/2026 - 7/23/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM     
Fee: $49.00                                                              

 

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. 

 

Palette Party: Acrylics in a Day, All Levels (incl mat'l) NEW!                         
Item: APA0008 Instructor: Constance Christensen
Sessions: 1  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-104
F 9/18/2026 - 9/18/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM     
Fee: $49.00                                                              

 

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. 

 

Acrylics, Beginning (incl mat'l for first class)
Item: APA1000      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
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM     
Fee: $169.00                    

Includes mat'l for first class. 

 

 

 

Acrylics, Beginning (incl mat'l for first class)
Item: APA1002      Instructor: Constance Christensen
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-104
Th 4/23/2026 - 5/28/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM     
Fee: $169.00                    

 

 

Acrylics, Beginning (incl mat'l for first class)
Item: APA1003      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
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM     
Fee: $169.00           NO CLASS JULY 7.         

Includes mat'l for first class. 

 

 

 

Acrylics, Beginning (incl mat'l for first class)
Item: APA1006      Instructor: Constance Christensen
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-104
Th 6/4/2026 - 7/16/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM     
Fee: $169.00            NO CLASS JULY 9         

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.  

 

Acrylics, Beginning (incl mat'l for first class)
Item: APA1004      Instructor: Constance Christensen
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-104
Tu 6/9/2026 - 7/21/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM     
Fee: $169.00           NO CLASS JULY 7.         

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.  

 

Acrylics, Beginning (incl mat'l for first class)
Item: APA1005      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
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM     
Fee: $169.00                    

Includes mat'l for first class. 

 

 

 

Acrylics, Advanced Beginner
Item: APA1114      Instructor: Constance Christensen
Sessions: 6       STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-104
Tu 4/21/2026 - 5/26/2026        Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM     
Fee: $185.00                   

 

 

Abstract Acrylic Painting: Using Harmonious Color Schemes, Adv Beginner/Intermediate NEW!                         
Item: APA1115 Instructor: Kristen Marino
Sessions: 4  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-104
M 4/27/2026 - 5/18/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM     
Fee: $129.00                                                              
 

Abstract Acrylic Painting: Freedom of Acrylics, All Levels NEW!                         
Item: APA1100 Instructor: Kristen Marino
Sessions: 5  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-104
M 6/1/2026 - 6/29/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM     
Fee: $135.00                                                              
 

Abstract Acrylic Painting: Finding & Developing Your Style, All Levels NEW!                         
Item: APA1112 Instructor: Kristen Marino
Sessions: 4  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-104
M 7/13/2026 - 8/3/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM     
Fee: $119.00                                                               

 

 

Please check with the ACE office to see if the class has met the required number of students prior to purchasing your materials.

 

Supplies: 3-4 canvases in sizes of your choice; acrylic paint brushes in various sizes, palette paper, a palette knife, and a roll of blue masking tape. You can bring whatever acrylic paint you may have to our first class.  If you need to purchase acrylic paint, Liquitex  Basics or Master’s Choice paint sets of at least 24 will work.  You can purchase the smallest and most economical brand of mediums. Acrylic mediums you will need are: Gloss gel or Matt medium,  gesso, and modeling paste.   Local craft stores with discounts or online Amazon will be your best choice.

 

Abstract Acrylic Painting: Finding & Developing Your Style, All Levels NEW!                         
Item: APA1113 Instructor: Kristen Marino
Sessions: 4  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-104
M 8/10/2026 - 8/31/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM     
Fee: $119.00                                                               

 

 

Please check with the ACE office to see if the class has met the required number of students prior to purchasing your materials.

 

Supplies: 3-4 canvases in sizes of your choice; acrylic paint brushes in various sizes, palette paper, a palette knife, and a roll of blue masking tape. You can bring whatever acrylic paint you may have to our first class.  If you need to purchase acrylic paint, Liquitex  Basics or Master’s Choice paint sets of at least 24 will work.  You can purchase the smallest and most economical brand of mediums. Acrylic mediums you will need are: Gloss gel or Matt medium,  gesso, and modeling paste.   Local craft stores with discounts or online Amazon will be your best choice.

 

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.

 

 

Acrylic Impressionistic Style Painting: Using A Limited Palette, Adv Beginner/Intermediate NEW!                         
Item: APA1116 Instructor: Kristen Marino
Sessions: 4  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-104
M 4/27/2026 - 5/18/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM     
Fee: $129.00                                                              
 

Acrylic Impressionistic Style Painting: Focus On Brushstrokes, All Levels NEW!                         
Item: APA1111 Instructor: Kristen Marino
Sessions: 5  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-104
M 6/1/2026 - 6/29/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM     
Fee: $135.00                                                              
 

Acrylic Impressionistic Style Painting: Playful Colors & Subjects, Adv Beginner/Intermediate NEW!                         
Item: APA1117 Instructor: Kristen Marino
Sessions: 4  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-104
M 7/13/2026 - 8/3/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM     
Fee: $129.00                                                              
 

Acrylic Impressionistic Style Painting: Playful Colors & Subjects, Adv Beginner/Intermediate NEW!                         
Item: APA1118 Instructor: Kristen Marino
Sessions: 4  STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab)   Rm 3-104
M 8/10/2026 - 8/31/2026 Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM     
Fee: $129.00                                                              
 

Acrylics, Beginning (incl mat'l for first class)  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: APA1005 Tony Corbitt
Day of the Week: Tu          
Dates: 3/3/2026 - 4/14/2026 

Includes mat'l for first class.    

NO CLASS MARCH 17.
 

Acrylic Abstract Painting: Developing Abstract Techniques, Adv Beg/Int  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: APA1004 Kristen Marino
Day of the Week: M          
Dates: 3/2/2026 - 4/13/2026 

Materials Needed:

  • 4-5 canvases in sizes you prefer
  • Palette paper
  • Palette knife
  • 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 (green shade); Phthalocyanine Green; Cadmium Red Light; Alizarin Crimson; Quinacradone Magenta; Cadmium Yellow Deep; Cadmium Yellow Light; Burnt Umber; Paynes Gray; Titanium White; Parchment; (optional: small set of flourescents & green gold)
NO CLASS MARCH 16.
 

Palette Party: Acrylics in a Day, All Levels (incl mat'l)
Item: APA0007 Instructor: Constance Christensen
Sa 3/28/2026 - 3/28/2026 STC Sarasota Bldg 3 (opens in new tab) Rm 3-104
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM   Location: 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233
Fee: $49.00 

 

ONE DAY CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. 

 

This class section is full. Click the Add to Wait List button below or select another available course. With enough interest, we may open another sectionContinue through the payment processing steps - you will NOT be charged to be placed on the wait list.          

 

Acrylics, Intermediate  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: APA2001 Tony Corbitt
Day of the Week: W          
Dates: 3/4/2026 - 4/15/2026 

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

NO CLASS MARCH 18.
 

Acrylic Impressionistic Style Painting: Focus on Brushwork and Color (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: APA1007 Kristen Marino
Day of the Week: M          
Dates: 3/9/2026 - 4/13/2026 

Please check with the ACE office to see if the class has met the required number of students prior to purchasing your materials.

 

Materials Needed:

  • 3-5 canvases (11"x14")
  • Palette paper
  • Palette Knife
  • 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 (green shade); Phthalocyanine Green; Cadmium Red Light; Alizarin Crimson; Quinacradone Magenta; Cadmium Yellow Deep; Cadmium Yellow Light; Burnt Umber; Paynes Gray; Titanium White; Parchment; (optional: small set of flourescents & green gold)

NO CLASS MARCH 16
 

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 

 NO CLASS MARCH 17. 

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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