Indulge your inner artist!

Refine your technique, try something new, meet fellow artists, and join us for our 2025-26 Centennial Season of art education.

2025-26 Education Catalog
1-3 Day Workshops
Weekly Classes
Open Studios
Life Sessions

From October through April, we offer workshops and classes in watercolor, oil, and acrylic painting, collage and paper arts, photography, mixed media, and more.

Artist Workshops

These popular, immersive 1 to 3-day learning experiences are led by in-demand, acclaimed artists who are experts in their medium and known for presenting engaging instruction.

JAN 15: Lilli Jones, Bookbinding JAN 15: Lilli Jones, Bookbinding JAN 15: Lilli Jones, Bookbinding
JAN 15: Lilli Jones, Bookbinding
from $75.00
JAN 15-16: Cheri Sheridan, Printmaking Exploration JAN 15-16: Cheri Sheridan, Printmaking Exploration JAN 15-16: Cheri Sheridan, Printmaking Exploration
JAN 15-16: Cheri Sheridan, Printmaking Exploration
from $150.00
JAN 19 & 26: Laura Pommier, Pastels and Pirouettes JAN 19 & 26: Laura Pommier, Pastels and Pirouettes JAN 19 & 26: Laura Pommier, Pastels and Pirouettes
JAN 19 & 26: Laura Pommier, Pastels and Pirouettes
from $115.00
JAN 22-23: Liz Cole, Advanced Collage Papermaking JAN 22-23: Liz Cole, Advanced Collage Papermaking JAN 22-23: Liz Cole, Advanced Collage Papermaking
Sold out
JAN 22-23: Liz Cole, Advanced Collage Papermaking
from $140.00
JAN 29-31: Diane Klock, Watercolor, Keeping it Simple JAN 29-31: Diane Klock, Watercolor, Keeping it Simple JAN 29-31: Diane Klock, Watercolor, Keeping it Simple
JAN 29-31: Diane Klock, Watercolor, Keeping it Simple
from $475.00
FEB 6-7: Diane Klock, Watercolor, Travel Journaling FEB 6-7: Diane Klock, Watercolor, Travel Journaling FEB 6-7: Diane Klock, Watercolor, Travel Journaling
Sold out
FEB 6-7: Diane Klock, Watercolor, Travel Journaling
from $225.00
 
MAR 7: Gail Eisenfeld, Beginner Paperweave Workshop MAR 7: Gail Eisenfeld, Beginner Paperweave Workshop MAR 7: Gail Eisenfeld, Beginner Paperweave Workshop
Sold out
MAR 7: Gail Eisenfeld, Beginner Paperweave Workshop
from $75.00
MAR 10-13: Willem Van Osnabrugge, Beginning Oil Painting MAR 10-13: Willem Van Osnabrugge, Beginning Oil Painting MAR 10-13: Willem Van Osnabrugge, Beginning Oil Painting
Sold out
MAR 10-13: Willem Van Osnabrugge, Beginning Oil Painting
from $225.00
MAR 19-20: Liz Cole, Advanced Collage Composition MAR 19-20: Liz Cole, Advanced Collage Composition MAR 19-20: Liz Cole, Advanced Collage Composition
Sold out
MAR 19-20: Liz Cole, Advanced Collage Composition
from $140.00
APR 9-11: Jane Slivka, Freedom of Acrylics APR 9-11: Jane Slivka, Freedom of Acrylics APR 9-11: Jane Slivka, Freedom of Acrylics
APR 9-11: Jane Slivka, Freedom of Acrylics
from $500.00
APR 17: Ellen Kantro, Intro to Gelli Printing Workshop APR 17: Ellen Kantro, Intro to Gelli Printing Workshop APR 17: Ellen Kantro, Intro to Gelli Printing Workshop
APR 17: Ellen Kantro, Intro to Gelli Printing Workshop
from $75.00
 
 

Classes: Commit to Improving Your Art

From October through April, Weekly Classes Meet for 3-Week to 6-Week Sessions

Watch your skill and technique improve each week as you learn from talented local artists and experienced instructors. Students are required to purchase their own supplies for most classes.

 
JAN 6-27: Renee DiNapoli, Brush Strokes of the Masters JAN 6-27: Renee DiNapoli, Brush Strokes of the Masters JAN 6-27: Renee DiNapoli, Brush Strokes of the Masters
JAN 6-27: Renee DiNapoli, Brush Strokes of the Masters
from $130.00
JAN 7-28: Amy Karki, Fine Art Photo: Beginner JAN 7-28: Amy Karki, Fine Art Photo: Beginner JAN 7-28: Amy Karki, Fine Art Photo: Beginner
JAN 7-28: Amy Karki, Fine Art Photo: Beginner
from $140.00
JAN 7-28: Keenan Perren, Mixed Media Collage Portraits JAN 7-28: Keenan Perren, Mixed Media Collage Portraits JAN 7-28: Keenan Perren, Mixed Media Collage Portraits
Sold out
JAN 7-28: Keenan Perren, Mixed Media Collage Portraits
from $140.00
FEB 2-23: Maggie Bosco, Plein Air Painting Introduction FEB 2-23: Maggie Bosco, Plein Air Painting Introduction FEB 2-23: Maggie Bosco, Plein Air Painting Introduction
Sold out
FEB 2-23: Maggie Bosco, Plein Air Painting Introduction
from $110.00
FEB 3-24: Craig Carl, Drawing: Figures and Portraits FEB 3-24: Craig Carl, Drawing: Figures and Portraits FEB 3-24: Craig Carl, Drawing: Figures and Portraits
Sold out
FEB 3-24: Craig Carl, Drawing: Figures and Portraits
from $140.00
FEB 3-24: Renee DiNapoli, Brush Strokes of the Masters FEB 3-24: Renee DiNapoli, Brush Strokes of the Masters FEB 3-24: Renee DiNapoli, Brush Strokes of the Masters
FEB 3-24: Renee DiNapoli, Brush Strokes of the Masters
from $130.00
 
FEB 4-25: Linda Finnerty, Abstract Land & Seascapes FEB 4-25: Linda Finnerty, Abstract Land & Seascapes FEB 4-25: Linda Finnerty, Abstract Land & Seascapes
Sold out
FEB 4-25: Linda Finnerty, Abstract Land & Seascapes
from $140.00
FEB 4-25: Amy Karki, Fine Art Photo: Intermediate FEB 4-25: Amy Karki, Fine Art Photo: Intermediate FEB 4-25: Amy Karki, Fine Art Photo: Intermediate
FEB 4-25: Amy Karki, Fine Art Photo: Intermediate
from $140.00
FEB 4-25: Sheila Golden, Watercolor Class FEB 4-25: Sheila Golden, Watercolor Class FEB 4-25: Sheila Golden, Watercolor Class
Sold out
FEB 4-25: Sheila Golden, Watercolor Class
from $140.00
FEB 5-26: Elizabeth Goodwill, Altered Book FEB 5-26: Elizabeth Goodwill, Altered Book FEB 5-26: Elizabeth Goodwill, Altered Book
FEB 5-26: Elizabeth Goodwill, Altered Book
from $140.00
FEB 6-Mar13: Gail White, Watercolor Techniques FEB 6-Mar13: Gail White, Watercolor Techniques FEB 6-Mar13: Gail White, Watercolor Techniques
Sold out
FEB 6-Mar13: Gail White, Watercolor Techniques
from $200.00
MAR 2-30: Laura Pommier, Pastel Creations MAR 2-30: Laura Pommier, Pastel Creations MAR 2-30: Laura Pommier, Pastel Creations
MAR 2-30: Laura Pommier, Pastel Creations
from $140.00
 
MAR 3-31: Renee DiNapoli, Brush Strokes of the Masters MAR 3-31: Renee DiNapoli, Brush Strokes of the Masters MAR 3-31: Renee DiNapoli, Brush Strokes of the Masters
MAR 3-31: Renee DiNapoli, Brush Strokes of the Masters
from $130.00
MAR 4-25: Linda Finnerty, Intuitive Abstract Painting MAR 4-25: Linda Finnerty, Intuitive Abstract Painting MAR 4-25: Linda Finnerty, Intuitive Abstract Painting
Sold out
MAR 4-25: Linda Finnerty, Intuitive Abstract Painting
from $140.00
MAR 4-25: Amy Karki, Fine Art Photo: Advanced MAR 4-25: Amy Karki, Fine Art Photo: Advanced MAR 4-25: Amy Karki, Fine Art Photo: Advanced
MAR 4-25: Amy Karki, Fine Art Photo: Advanced
from $140.00
MAR 5-26: Lisa Ficarelli-Halpern, Block Printing MAR 5-26: Lisa Ficarelli-Halpern, Block Printing MAR 5-26: Lisa Ficarelli-Halpern, Block Printing
MAR 5-26: Lisa Ficarelli-Halpern, Block Printing
from $140.00
APR 6-20: Maggie Bosco, Plein Air Painting Introduction APR 6-20: Maggie Bosco, Plein Air Painting Introduction APR 6-20: Maggie Bosco, Plein Air Painting Introduction
APR 6-20: Maggie Bosco, Plein Air Painting Introduction
from $110.00
 

Open Studio Sessions
Grow creatively with fellow artists

Open Studios

New this year! Members Only Open Studios welcomes supporters and artists with some prior experience. It is an opportunity to enjoy the freedom to work at their own pace, without an instructor, amongst other artists. Students must bring their own supplies. Studio fees are nonrefundable.

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Collage Open Studio

Wednesdays, 1:30-4:30 pm, $15 per session
Enjoy the space and freedom of working independently in an open studio surrounded by art and artists. Bring your ideas and collage supplies.

Mar 4 | Mar 11 | Mar 18 | Mar 25
Apr 1 | Apr 8 | Apr 15 | Apr 22

 

Painting & Mixed Media Open Studio

Mondays - 1:30-4:30 pm, $15 per session
Work independently in an open studio at your own pace alongside fellow artists. Bring your ideas and art supplies.

Mar 2 | Mar 9 | Mar 16 | Mar 23 | Mar 30
Apr 6 | Apr 13 | Apr 20

 

Printmaking Open Studio

Mondays, 10 am-1 pm, $45 per session
Bring your creativity and paper to work independently with ACS presses and Akua inks. Some experience is suggested.

Mar 2 | Mar 9 | Mar 16 | Mar 23 | Mar 30
Apr 6 | Apr 13 | Apr 20

 

Life Sessions

Members Only Life Sessions Open Studio with Live Models

Indulge your passion and hone your skills - studio space is available for experienced artists to work in pencil, charcoal, pastel, or ink with live models, draped or undraped. Open Studio sessions are nonrefundable.

Become a Member

Registration opens for each month on the 15th of the month prior at 10 am.

Undraped: Tuesdays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, $15 per session
Mar 3 | Mar 10 | Mar 24 | Mar 31‍ ‍
Apr 7 | Apr 14 | Apr 21 | Apr 28  - opens March 16
NEW! May 5 | May 12 | May 19 - Opens April 15

Draped: Thursdays, 9:30 am-12:30 pm, $15 per session
Mar 5 | Mar 12 | Mar 26‍ ‍
Apr 2 | Apr 9 | Apr 16 | Apr 23 | Apr 30 - opens March 16
NEW! May 7 | May 14 | May 21 - Opens April 15

If you have questions about our classes, please call 941-365-2032 or email info@artsarsota.org 
If you are interested in becoming an instructor or figure model, visit our careers page.

Refund Policy

WITHDRAWAL after the last day: Written notice must be given if you need to withdraw from a class/workshop. If written notice is given after the last day to withdraw (see education policy), the class/workshop cost (fee) and the non-refundable deposit will not be refunded. Art Center Sarasota understands that last minute emergencies, illnesses, or conflicts come up that cannot be controlled. Due to administrative and contract expenses on the part of the Art Center, we are not able to make exceptions.