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Colorful Portraits with Wooley Dutton
Take a painterly and novel approach to portraits in this fun and informative class that explores new ways of using color to create expressive portraits.
Dec 5-7, 9am-4pm
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Out of the Box with Teresa Kirk
Engage your creativity and think outside of the box in this explorative, all-genre watercolor and gouche class designed to help you push and develop your ideas.
Dec 12-15, 9am-4pm
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Create a Multimedia Art Book with Brenda Belfield
Learn to make a “concertina” art book (folds like an accordion) to create a personalized book using mixed media.
Dec 18-20, 9am-3pm
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Beginning Watercolor with Sunny Krchmar
An exploratory introduction to watercolor techniques with an opportunity to delve into processes that encourage and develop personal creativity.
5 Tuesdays
Oct 3-Oct 31, 9am-12pm
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Surface Design in Clay
with Kelly Campbell
Explore a multitude of ways to adorn your ceramic creations using techniques such as Sgraffito, Mishima, Transfers and many various glazing processes.
5 Thursdays
Oct 5-Nov 2, 6-9pm
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Mastering Monet with Richard Kirk
This class will analyze the method of paint application that Impressionist Claude Monet became famous for and create several paintings using his working method.
5 Fridays
Oct 6-Nov 3, 1-4pm
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Life Drawing Studio
Work from life in this figure study class in the medium of your choice. Models are clothed or nude, weekly alternating short & long pose. Drop-ins welcome.
5 Mondays
Oct 2-30, 1-4pm
5 Thursdays
Oct 5-Nov 2, 10am-1pm
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Cast Drawing & Master Copying with Carol Broman
This class introduces the student to the visual language of art making applying the Charles Bargue Drawing Course to the practice of copying plaster casts of classical sculpture.
5 Wednesdays
Oct 4-Nov 1, 9am-12pm
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Feature Focus–Hands, Knees and Feet with Carol Broman
Supplementary course to Figure Study Core Program that covers individual anatomical features of the model, offering an optical and structural approach to understanding anatomy.
5 Fridays
Oct 6-Nov 3, 10am-1pm
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Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for Arts Bonita Open Mic Night, an exciting evening filled with talent, creativity, and unforgettable performances. Whether you’re an instrumentalist, singer, dancer, comedian, poet, storyteller, or any other kind of performing artist, this is your moment to shine!
OCT 3, 6-8:30pm
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Registration:
As an Arts Bonita Member benefit, you are invited to pre-register.
Non-members register at the door.
Adults: $10
Students (with ID): $5
Performers: FREE!
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Actors, sign up to audition by Oct 8: HERE
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New Fall Classes on Sale Now!
Arts Bonita welcomes young artists to our new and innovative fall program featuring courses in painting, drawing, acting, music, dancing, voice and more.
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Showstoppers
In this musical theatre class, students develop the skills to tell a fun story by exploring the more technical aspects of performance. Ages 8-12
8 Wednesdays
4:30-6:30pm
Sept 27-Nov 15
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Teen Songwriting
Explore the world of writing songs in this exciting class tailored for teens. No previous experience needed! Ages 13-18
6 Thursdays
7:15pm-8:45pm
Oct 12-Nov 16
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Dance & Tap Primary
This class includes basic ballet technique and builds classical and contemporary dance styles using a variety of music. Ages 6-8
Thursdays
3:45-4:45pm
Classes Thru Nov 30
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Try a new art technique and have a fun night out with friends. Includes material, instruction, food, and wine! |
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Tonight!
Paint Pouring–
Flip Cup & Straight Pour
Join us for a fun and fluid night of painting with mixed media artist Tammy DeCaro. All supplies are provided just bring a box to take home two finished canvas pieces.
Tue, Sept 26, 5:30pm
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Creative Collage
Build a collage using images we provide to spur your creative juices or come with your own ideas. We’ll have all the items needed to help you make a totally unique artwork.
Tue, Oct 10, 5:30pm
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Glazing: Great Bowls of Fire
Use brilliantly colored glazes, stamps, or slip trail designs on a hand-thrown ceramic bowl. We provide the materials, wine, a delicious meal, and artistic guidance.
Mon, Oct 16, 5:30pm
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Volunteer Today!
Join the Arts Bonita family, have fun, and make a difference in your community.
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AMERICA’S EVERGLADES:
Through the Lens of Clyde Butcher, Oct 2-Dec 29
Opening Reception, Oct 6, 6-8pm
October 25—Special Events:
- VIP Champagne Reception 3-4:30pm, by invitation only
- Public Reception & Book Signing 4-6pm
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Arts Bonita Galleries are free and open to the public. Buy select works directly from the artists. A portion of the proceeds benefits Arts Bonita.
Gallery Hours:
Visual Arts Center: Monday through Saturday 9am-5pm
Performing Arts Center: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-2pm
Closed on Sundays and major holidays
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New Member Offer: Join Arts Bonita for the first time at the Individual Level or above and receive 2 complimentary tickets to a live performance and a $50 new member gift certificate that may be used toward programming experiences in art, dance, music, theatre or film (excluding Resident Artists) through September 30, 2023. This offer is valid for new members only. One membership per household. Offer expires September 30, 2023.
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ARTS BONITA
Performing Arts Center • 10150 Bonita Beach Rd
Visual Arts Center • 26100 Old 41 Rd
239.495.8989
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