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10-noon. $5-member, $10 nonmember.  Learn the foundations of drawing with guidance from Lyle as he covers essential skills like perspective, proportion, shadows, and form. It’s a great class for building confidence and strengthening your technique, no matter your experience level. Drawing paper and pencils are provided. This is a chance to sharpen your skills through focused, self-motivated study alongside other like-minded artists. 

Join Lexie for some different, fun art projects every Wednesday Adults, 2:30-3:30, Children, 4-5pm. $5-member, $7 nonmember.  Please sign up.

Every Wednesday, Adults 9-3pm, Youth ages 10 & up, 3-5pm. 

Bring your ideas and something to work on. Members are welcome to use FWS paints and brushes.

with Sharon, Monday, January 12, 1-4pm, $40-member, $50 nonmember. Take the mystery out of the color wheel and learn to mix, match, and combine colors for painting perfection.  No more wondering what colors go best together. Once learned, your paintings will be pleasing and stimulating works.   You will paint a tertiary 11” x 14” stretched canvas during this

class.

with Penny, 4-weeks, Tuesdays, January 13,  20, 27 and February 3. $100-member, and $120 nonmember. This four-week step by step class will meet Tuesdays in the afternoon at 1:00-3 pm. Class size is limited to 6 students. Pre-pay required with no refunds.

with Ginger Godfrey, Thursday, January 15, 10-noon. $30-member, $35 nonmember.

Enjoy this delightful acrylic painting class creating a beautiful jar of flowers on canvas.

With Jacque, FRIDAY January 16, 1-3PM, $5 MEMBER, $10 NONMEMBER

We will recycle and paint wood birdhouses, Class limited to 6

with Alexa, Saturday, January 17, 10-1pm, $55 members/$65

nonmembers. Celebrate National Rubber Ducky Day with a Splash of Color! Join Alexa for a fun oil paint-a-

long, Alla Prima style, as we bring the iconic rubber ducky to life on canvas. Perfect for beginners and

experienced painters alike, this session is all about relaxing, playful creativity — and walking away with your

very own cheerful painting!

with Sharon, Monday, January 19, 1-4pm, $40-member, $50 nonmember. It can be daunting when you are relegated to just one color and black andwhite, but you’ll be amazed at the dynamic painting you can create.  Acrylic paint on an 11” x 14”

stretched canvas.

with Alexa Wednesday, January 21 10am-2pm $55

members/$65 nonmembers. Celebrate Squirrel Appreciation Day with a fun oil painting session! In

this alla prima paint-a-long, you’ll bring a lively squirrel to life on canvas while learning tips for

capturing texture, color, and character in a single session. Perfect for beginners and seasoned

painters looking for a joyful, creative experience.

with Deborah Boone, Thursday January 22, $55-member, $60 nonmember. Join Deborah for this fun ocean scene with shell embellishments in an 8”x10” frame with ocean color resin.

Bring an apron.

With Peggy Wertheim, of St. Petersburg

Friday, January 23, 10am-4pm. (includes 45-60 min lunch break) Bring a lunch or order in. Fee: $95pp due before 1-14-2025, no refunds after Jan 14. Discover, create and explore the exciting techniques of silk painting. Students will learn resist application, color blending, color mixing, paint and salt techniques. You will create a Long Silk Scarf, 11” x 60”.A wealth of design ideas, reference books and handouts provided. No experience necessary.  Fun!

with Sharon, Monday, January 26, 1-4pm, $40-member, $50 nonmember.  Each class member will be given a reference photo to mix and match colors before painting their 11” x 14” stretched canvas focusing on the reference colors. Using primary colors and black and white only, you’ll amaze yourself on how easy it is to master the art of mixing paint.

with Alexa, 4-Day Workshop, January 26-29, 10-1pm all days

$175 MEMBER, $195 NONMEMBER. Learn the essentials of oil painting. We’ll cover the

fundamentals of working with oils, how to draw proportionately, and how to mix a balanced palette.

Perfect for beginners and growing artist who want to strengthen their skills. Includes all supplies.

with Angel Agel, Thursday, January 29, 1-3pm. $15-member, $20 nonmember. Create your own beautiful delicate sounding chime/sun catcher.

with Jacque, Friday, January 30, 1-4pm. $30-member, $35 nonmember. We will be using dried flowers to create a beautiful framed art piece. Bring some of your favorite fresh

flowers.

with Sharon, Monday, February 2, 1-4pm, $40-member, $50 nonmember.  You can almost smell the salt air as you master the ocean crashing wave as it cascades on the shore. Learn colors that give a decidedly nautical air to your 11” x 14” acrylic paint wave painting.

with Alexa, Wednesday's February 4,11,18, & 25. 6:30-9:30pm. $175 MEMBER, $195

NONMEMBER. Learn the essentials of oil painting. We’ll cover the fundamentals of working with oils,

how to draw proportionately, and how to mix a balanced palette. Perfect for beginners and growing

artist who want to strengthen their skills. Includes all supplies.

with Alexa, Thursday, February 5, 2026, 10am-2pm  $55

members/$65 nonmembers. Celebrate the beauty in the small things with this vibrant strawberry still

life paint-a-long. In this session, we’ll explore how to capture the delicate details of a strawberry—its

seeds, subtle textures, and juicy highlights—while learning to paint rich, natural shadows in one

expressive sitting. This alla prima class is perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike.

with Sharon Creedon, Monday, February 9, 10-noon. $25-member, $30 nonmember. Paint two wine glasses with shells paintings.

 with Sharon, Monday, February 9, 1-4pm, $40-member, $50 nonmember.  You don’t have to write a novel to create your own books.  This class will teach you how to begin using paper, folding, painting, embellishing, and achieving your first personally made book.  These works of

art will inspire you to look at art book making in a whole new light.  Like golf, it’s not easy to learn or easy to do, but when grasped, you will find yourself making book after book.

with Angel Agel, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1-3pm. $30-member, $35 nonmember. Make two each of these fun items.

with Bob Ross instructor Ginger Godfrey, Thursday, February 12, 1-4pm. $10 entry. Door Prizes Snacks and Music. This is always a fun event so sign up early.

with Carol Huges, Friday, February 13, 1-3pm.  Just in time for Valentine’s Day, paint two colorful sheep who are totally crazy in love. This fun, whimsical acrylic class is perfect for couples, friends, or anyone looking for a lighthearted creative night. No experience needed—just come ready to relax, laugh, and paint. 

ith Sharon, Monday, February 16, 1-4pm, $40-member $50 nonmember.  Delve deeper into the magic of making your own books for journaling, art sketching and painting, and sharing. In this class we will take your bookmaking skills to yet another level. Using specialty papers,

patterns, and embellishments you will create books for keeping or for giving to precious friends.

with Lee Gotwalt, Tuesday, February 17, 10-noon. Sew 3 projects-seat belt cover, lip balm carrier, and hand sanitizer carrier. Bring sewing machine. All other materials provided. 

with Alexa, Thursday, February 19, 10am-

2pm  $55 members/$65 nonmembers. Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a vibrant, energetic

paint-along! In this special workshop, we’ll create a realistic horse portrait inspired by the Year of the

Fire Horse. Working alla prima (wet-into-wet). This step-by-step class is perfect for both beginners

and experienced painters. 

with Alexa, February 23-26, 10am-1pm, $175 MEMBER, $195

NONMEMBER. Learn the essentials of oil painting. We’ll cover the fundamentals of working with oils,

how to draw proportionately, and how to mix a balanced palette. Perfect for beginners and growing

artist who want to strengthen their skills. Includes all supplies.

with Andrea Cruz, Sundays, March 1, 8, & 22, 1-3pm. $150 for all classes.  

Discover the magic of dichroic fused glass in this hands-on class. Students will explore layering, cutting, and fusing vibrant dichroic glass to create a shimmering finished piece. No prior glass experience is required.You will make a minimum of 3 matching earrings and pendant sets. It is common for students to have 6-8 finished pieces. All materials provided. 

with Sharon, Monday, March 2, 1-4pm, $40-member, $50 nonmember.  Discover the varied landscapes surrounding the Eastern Seaboard Lighthouses when you select your favorite to paint in acrylic paint on an 11” x 14” stretched canvas. From Maine to South Carolina lighthouses have protected boaters throughout the centuries. And not all lighthouses are created equal.  You’ll

pick your favorite, learn its history, and paint a piece of history. 

with Ginger Godfrey, Friday, March 6, 10-3pm.

$60-member, $70 nonmember. Ginger, a certified Bob Ross instructor will lead you step by step on your journey to the stars. Includes a light lunch. All art supplies provided. Bring baby wipes, apron and a roll of paper towels."Image used for illustrative purpose only. Not actual project."

PERSONAL (grid method) with Sharon, Monday, March 9, 1-4pm, $40-member, $50 nonmember. Learn how to capture expression, personality, and personal features using the grid method.  Even the Masters used this tool to refine their paintings. You’ll choose your favorite bird or animal’s up-close face to paint a fun 8” x 10” canvas board in acrylic paint.  

GYOTAKU with Deborah Boone, Tuesday, March 10, 10-noon. The art of Gyotaku, a Japanese word Gyo means fish and Taku means rubbing.  

Discover Gyotaku, the traditional Japanese art of fish printing. Learn how this centuries-old technique was once used by fishermen to record their catches, and create your own unique fish print in this hands-on class.

with Angel Agel. Thursday, March 12, 1-3pm. $30-member, $35 nonmember. Create a beautify sea-glass scene in a shadowbox frame.

 Week-End Art Workshop with Jenny Grenke, Saturday March 14, 10-3pm.

$40-member, $50 nonmember. Join Jenny for this fun all day workshop painting from reference photos from Jenny’s recent trip to the Canadian Rockies. Includes all supplies. Bring your lunch.

with Sharon, Monday, March 16, 1-4pm, $40-member, $50 nonmember. Learning to paint glass on canvas that is translucent, and shines is a unique skill.  Difficult to learn, but once mastered, your art pieces will come alive.  Acrylic paint on 11” x 14” stretched canvas.   

with Jacque, Tuesday, March 17, 1-3pm. $25 member, $30 nonmembers. You will be making 4 different sizes of ECO Friendly, Reusable, Beeswax Covers. A green alternative to plastic wrap. These pliable covers can be used to wrap around food or as covers for bowls.   

with Sharon, Monday, March 23, 1-4pm, $40-member, $50 nonmember. Not all clouds are white.  Not all clouds harbor rain. Not all clouds are round and fluffy.  Learn about clouds and their myriad shapes and colors when you paint your cloud painting in acrylic paint on an 11” x 14” stretched canvas. 

with Lyle and Colleen, Thursday March 26, 10-noon,  $20-member, $25 nonmember. Learn this fun way to paint watercolor on wood eggs.

with Sharon, Monday, March 30, 1-4pm, $40-member, $50 nonmember.  Florida abounds with amazing tropical birds and North American birds.  Choosing your favorite for your new miniature painting will be difficult, however you’ll learn the guidelines that will make your miniature painting on a 4” x 4” canvas board a treasure.  

with Jacque, Friday April 3rd 1-3pm, $40-member $45 nonmember. 

Bring your own wood table top (remove from base) one week prior to be prepped. Class size limited. 

with Sharon, Monday, April 6, 1-4pm, $40-member, $50 nonmember. Learn how to use alcohol ink on ceramic tiles. Techniques for abstract coasters, easel art, and wall art.  You’ll make a set of four {4} coasters (4” x 4”), one (1) 3.75” x 7.75” easel table art, and or one large square wall art piece. 

with Sharon, Monday, April 13, 1-4pm. $40 members, $50 nonmembers. Glass painting with a purpose. You’ll paint your own set of wine glasses or coffee mugs in multi-surface acrylic paint. Learn techniques for making painting on glass easy-peasy.  

with Angel Agel, Thursday April 16, 1-4pm. $60-member, $65 nonmember. Create a beautiful mandala style creation with a variety of shells.

with Sharon, Monday, April 20, 1-4pm $40-member, $50 nonmember. Can I use a palette knife for more than mixing paint? The answer is absolutely.  In fact, in this class you will create an acrylic paint artwork using only palette knives on an 11” x 14” stretched canvas.  No brushes allowed. Develop the skill to use your palette knives for backgrounds, midgrounds, and foregrounds. 

with Sharon, Monday, May 4, 1-4pm, $40-member, $50 nonmember. Learn to create the mood, ambiance, and magic of a Florida swamp house.  Surrounded by cypress trees, lush vegetation, Spanish moss and an alligator or two, you’ll enjoy creating the perfect Florida abode, accessible by boat, of course. Acrylic paint on a 10” x 20” stretched canvas. 

Miniature Landscape Art with Sharon, Monday, May 11, 1-4pm, $40-member, $50 nonmember.  Even a small painting can tell a big story. Elegant, rustic, calm or teaming with energy, your miniature will speak over 1,000 words. Acrylics on canvas board.

June 15-19, 2026, 10:00am-2:00pm, For Girls, 6th-12th Grade, $40 members, $50  nonmember. Our popular summer GIRLS Art Camp returns with the ocean-inspired theme! Students will explore creativity through fun, hands-on art projects celebrating sea shores and sea life in a supportive and inspiring environment.