Adult Classes
Whether you’re just beginning your creative journey, are looking to brush up on your skills, or are interested in pursuing serious artistic training, we invite you to discover an artistic community at The Studios at SAM. Learn from our team of experienced instructors through our selection of four-week and single-session classes.
Young at Art
Adult Winter Camp
Why should kids get to have all the fun? This Winter, The Studios at SAM invites you to roll up your sleeves and rediscover the joy of creative play in this week-long Winter camp experience designed just for adults. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or are picking up a paintbrush for the first time since grade school, this camp celebrates the freedom and fun of art-making, without any pressure to reach perfection. Each day, we’ll explore a different medium. Come solo or bring a friend—just be ready to make a mess, try something new, and leave feeling energized, inspired, and joyfully “Young at Art.”
Cost: $300 per-week
Members call 941-309-5119 to enroll and redeem your special discount.
Monday-Friday, 10 am-2 pm
December 1-5
December 8-12
Adult Camp Schedule
- Monday: Step into our state-of-the-art ceramics studio and learn hand-building techniques as we create mugs and vases with clay
- Tuesday: Assemble your own leather covered journal adorned with weavings and beads
- Wednesday: Create beautiful Art Deco-inspired fused glass ornaments to hang on your tree, in your window, or to give as a gift.
- Thursday: Finish the ceramic piece you created on Monday by glazing your work
- Friday: Bring your canvas to life with colorful acrylic paints
- Friday 2-3 pm: We finish off our week with light bites and tea as we reveal our finished ceramics and glass coming out of the kiln!
All supplies provided. Bring a lunch or order at the Bistro.
Ceramics
Beginning Handbuilding
Samantha Harthoorn
Saturdays
January 10-31
9:30 am-12:30 pm
Saturdays
February 7-28
9:30 am-12:30 pm
Saturdays
March 7-28
9:30 am-12:30 pm
Class Description
Beginning Wheel Throwing
Emily Rives
Cost: $225 (Members save 10%)
Members call 941-309-5119 to enroll and redeem your special discount.
Advance registration required.
Class Description
Intermediate to Advanced Wheel Throwing
Emily Rives
Tuesdays
January 6-27
5:30-8:30 pm
Tuesdays
February 3-24
5:30-8:30 pm
Tuesdays
March 3-March 24
5:30-8:30 pm
Class Description
Ceramics Open Studio (Single sessions)
Emily Rives
1 session
Linda & Dick Dickinson Ceramics Studio
Tuesday
December 9
1-4 pm
Tuesday
December 9
5:30-8:30 pm
Saturday
December 13
1-4 pm
Tuesday
December 16
1-4 pm
Tuesday
December 16
5:30-8:30 pm
Saturday
December 20
1-4 pm
Tuesday
January 6
1-4 pm
Tuesday
January 13
1-4 pm
Tuesday
January 20
1-4 pm
Tuesday
January 27
1-4 pm
Tuesday
February 3
1-4 pm
Tuesday
February 10
1-4 pm
Tuesday
February 17
1-4 pm
Tuesday
February 24
1-4 pm
Tuesday
March 3
1-4 pm
Tuesday
March 10
1-4 pm
Tuesday
March 17
1-4 pm
Tuesday
March 24
1-4 pm
Class Description
Looking for time in the ceramics studio without a multi-week commitment? In this single session class, intermediate to advanced students and practicing artists work alongside one another independently in the studio without instruction.
Note: Students are provided with clay, glazes, and kiln access. Ceramics Open Studio (Four sessions)
Samantha Harthoorn
4 weeks
Linda & Dick Dickinson Ceramics Studio
Saturdays
January 10-31
1-4 pm
Saturdays
February 7-28
1-4 pm
Saturdays
March 7-28
1-4 pm
Class Description
Do you have the vision, the talent, and the time, but need a dedicated ceramics studio to make your work a reality? In this four-week ceramics open studio class, intermediate to advanced students and practicing artists work alongside one another on independent projects without instruction.
Note: Students are provided with clay, glazes, and kiln access.Drawing
Portrait Drawing
Laura Pommier
Ringling College Museum Campus
Members call 941-309-5119 to enroll and redeem your special discount.
Saturdays
January 3-31
1:30-4:30 pm
Saturdays
February 7-28
1:30-4:30 pm
Saturdays
March 7-28
1:30-4:30 pm
Class Description
Dive into the fundamentals of portraiture in this class designed for beginner and intermediate students. Explore the basics, including anatomy, proportion, structure, scale, observation, materials, and techniques. Then, learn to capture emotional likeness by channeling the expression and personality behind your subject. Through portraiture, we can tell stories, evoke emotion, and connect deeply with the people we draw. Join us in this four-week celebration of the art of the portrait and discover that you have what it takes to create stunning life-like works of art.
Note: All materials included.
Introduction to Pastels
Laura Pommier
Ringling College Museum Campus
Members call 941-309-5119 to enroll and redeem your special discount.
Saturdays
January 3-31
9:30 am-12:30 pm
Saturdays
February 7-28
9:30 am-12:30 pm
Saturdays
March 7-28
9:30 am-12:30 pm
Class Description
Explore vibrant color as you discover the joy of pastels! This class delves into the unique qualities of this expressive medium — where color itself becomes a key element of your artwork. Instruction will focus on fundamental techniques, including composition, color-blocking, and value creation. You will unlock pastels’ potential as a direct and dynamic tool for your artistic expression.
Note: All materials included.
Creating with Acrylic Paint
Laura Pommier
Ringling College Museum Campus
Members call 941-309-5119 to enroll and redeem your special discount.
Tuesdays
January 6-27
9:30 am-12:30 pm
Tuesdays
February 3-24
9:30 am-12:30 pm
Tuesdays
March 3-24
9:30 am-12:30 pm
Class Description
Discover the joy of acrylics in this class designed for the beginning painter. Guided by your instructor, we’ll explore various subject matter and techniques as we dip into the fundamentals. From creating a composition to experimenting with value and leveraging color theory, students will learn the basics of painting while having fun expressing their innate creativity on canvas.
Note: All materials included. No experience necessary.
Painting
Explore Beyond Traditional Media
Dye Transfer Silk Scarf Workshop
Marianne Vogel
Tuesday
December 9
10 am-2 pm
Class Description
Using a simple dye transfer method, students in this class will transform an ordinary piece of silk into an extraordinary scarf, for daily use or a decorative touch. During the session, students will learn the process of designing and dying the scarves through the dye transfer process. All materials included. Ages 16+
Note: Price includes silk materials needed for transfer design and one 8” x 54″ scarves.