Classes

Many of the classes listed are on-going, meaning you can enter a class whenever it is most convenient for you. Feel free to contact the instructors for more information.

GRAPHICS

Monday

10 am-noon             Drawing                                                                   Doug Land      727-643-2554        Parkside Gallery

                                Focus is on review and practice of basic drawing skills along with the elements and principles of art and design.

                                $15 per session payable by the month

 

MUSIC

Tuesday
10-11:15am             Music, Musical Sites & Composers                       Christianne Vinet     www.BlackTieEnsembles.com      727-512 5966   

                                Focus is on Composers and sities. 6 week session: Free to members $4 per class for nonmembers. 

                                Six week series covers Bach and Germany, Brahms and Vienna, Puccini and Italy

1:30am -12:45pm    Learn to Read Music!                                              Christianne Vinet     727-512 5966   Studio C

                                Learn by doing! Hands on Fun! Learn to read treble and bass clef fluently in a group

                                environment . Rhythm patterns up to 16th notes in different time signatures. No prior musical experience is

                                necessary. 6 week session: $60/session or $12 per class
10 - 11:15am           Beginning Keyboard                                               Christianne Vinet     727-512 5966   Studio C

                                Will start right at the beginning. Learning how to read music notation and where the notes are

                                on the keyboard. Portable Keyboards 55 - 61 keys in size will be available for classroom use- or feel free to bring

                                your own. May consult instructor for suggestions. Requirements: (1) Music Book purchase required( $11.24 from

                                instructor or your music supplier) 6 week session: $60/session or $12 per class. First series beginning May 10th.
11:30am -12:45pm   Music Ensemble Class                                           Christianne Vinet     727-512 5966   Studio C:        

                                Bring your instruments and let’s make some music! All instruments. Intermediate to Advanced level. Please contact

                                instructor in advance so parts can be assigned. First series beginning May 10th.

 

CREATIVE LIFESTYLE

 

PAINTING CLASSES

Monday

1 pm-4 pm                Representational Painting: All Levels                    Robert Simone        www.robertjsimone.com                Studio C

Explore the principles of realism through painting from life. This class is for all levels of students from beginners to professional artists.

Classes will meet weekly. $20 for members, $24 non-members, per week, payable by the month

Tuesday                 

9:30 am-noon          Watercolor Wonders                                               Libit Jones                                    727-667-4108     Parkside Gallery

1:pm-3:30pm            Students of all levels will enjoy this class's focus on stretching yourself as an artist. Monthly projects are meant to get you thinking outside the box.

                                 During the first class, beginners will have their materials provided and class materials will be discussed. $70/month for members, $80 non-members                                                          

 

6:30 pm-9 pm           Evening Interlude w/Watercolor                             Libit Jones   727-667-4108    Parkside Gallery

                                Start at the beginning or continue your watercolor journey. Individual attention in a relaxed atmosphere $70 per month for members

Wednesday

9:30 am – 2:30 pm   Basic Painting in Oils and Acrylics                       Carol Dameron                         Studio C

                                Painting instruction in oils or acrylics. Focus on color, composition and surface. Classical theory, color theory and art

                                history. Still lives provided. Bring lunch. $120 per month.

 

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm   Introduction to Watercolors                                    Linda Griffin                             Parkside Gallery

                                Dive in and overcome your fear of watercolor. Develop drawing skills and create beautiful paintings. Ongoing…start any time.

                                $60 per 4 week session for members or by the class.

Thursday

9:30 am-noon          Intermediate & Advanced Watermedia                   Libit Jones                               Parkside Gallery

1:00 pm –3:30 pm    The focus in on you as you take your art to the next level using your own reference material and the water media of your

                                Choice. Enjoy a half or full day of techniques, critiques and painting, painting, painting. Half day: $70 members,

                                $80 non-members. Full day: $130 members, $160 non-members

 

  

FIRED ARTS

Wednesday

10 am-noon             Fired Arts -Fused Glass                                         Pat Chase                                                                Mary Tracy Studio

                                Learn basic glass cutting and assembling techniques for kiln fired glass. Make fused glass jewelry components and functional

                                art glass.                                                                 $15 members, $18 non-member

1:00 -3:30 pm          Fired Arts – Advanced                                            Pat Chase                                Mary Tracy Studio

6:30- 8:30 pm          Fired Arts – Fused Glass                                       Pat Chase                                Mary Tracy Studio

                                Learn basic glass cutting and assembling techniques for kiln fired glass. Make fused glass jewelry components and functional art

                                glass. Beginners to intermediate $15 members, $18 non-members

KID’S CLASSES

Monday

4 – 6:00 PM             Kindergarten through 2nd Grade                             Linda Griffin                             Parkside Gallery

Your child will create a lovely work of art to decorate your home. Classes are $20 for members, $25 non-members.

Have some mommy time while your child gets some well deserved kid time! Limited to 10 children.

 

WELLNESS CLASSES

Monday

3:30-4:30 pm           Stretch & Tone                                                        Jean Putzel     727-360-8393                    Mary Nabors Studio

                                $4 per session

6 pm - 7:20 pm         Ashtanga Yoga                                                       Beth Cole                                                    Mary Nabors Studio                                           

                                 Ashtanga Yoga is a series of flowing postures  bringing energy to the body and calmness to the mind while building strength, flexibility and balance.

                                 You will walk away feeling peaceful, empowered, vibrant and joyful.

 

Tuesday

8:30 am – 9:20 am   Zumba                                                                     Nicole Brunette      727-204-2528     Mary Nabors Studio

                                The Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning Fitness Party. Join the FUN! $5 per session. Walk-ins welcome.

 

Wednesday

9:30 am-11 am         Slow Flow Yoga: Intermediate                                Jennifer MacHarg     727-864-9582     Mary Nabors Studio

                                A slow-moving intermediate HaTHA/Vinyasa flow class $10 members, $12 non-members        

 

6-7:30pm                 Cultivating Meditation                                             Shinai Angela Schindler           (727) 417-0163        Mary Nabors

                                With Yoga principles and Zen practices, this class will help you learn the basics of meditating successfully. From posture to

                                breathwork, from imagery to mindfulness, cultivating these practices can support any student wanting to reap the benefits

                                of meditation. This is not a yoga class. Please bring a mat, blanket or cushion that will allow you to sit comfortably on the

                                floor. All levels welcome. 5 weeks only, May 2-30, $12/class for non-members, $10 for members, or $50/5-class series

 

Thursday

8:30 am – 9:20 am   Zumba                                                                     Nicole Brunette   727-204-2528              Mary Nabors Studio

                                The Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning Fitness Party. Join the FUN! $5 per session. Walk-ins welcome.

                                $5 members, $7 drop in

10-11:15am             Chi-Gong                                                                 Michelle Maier                          Mary Nabors Studio

                                Ancient Chinese practice to reduce the stress that leads to aging. Men and women. No age limit or equipment req’d.

 

3:30-4:30 pm           Stretch & Tone                                                        Jean Putzel                              Mary Nabors Studio

                                $4 per session

6:30-7:30pm            Joyful Weekly Drum Circle                                     Barry Skeete                            Mary Nabors Studio

                                Learn proper hand technique and traditional African rhythms. Drums are provided. $10 per session.

 

Friday

9:30 am-11 am         Slow Flow Yoga: Intermediate                                Jennifer MacHarg     727-864-9582     Mary Nabors Studio

                                A slow-moving intermediate HaTHA/Vinyasa flow class $10 members, $12 non-members        

 

Saturday

11:00am – noon      Zumba                                                                     Christine Ghezzo    516-242-9116     Mary Nabors Studio

                                $5 members, $7 drop ins welcome.

 

 

SEASONAL CLASSES

Day & time

TBA                        Portraits and Figurative Painting                           Joe Steiner                        www.joesteinerpainting.com

Classes include individual instruction within a group. Students at all levels are welcome. Students will work from reference material and sometimes from a live model.

Learn composition, color theory and perspective. Use the medium you prefer-oil, acrylic, etc. $20 for members, $24 for non-members                         

 

TBA                         Impressionism and Plein Air in oil                         Jack Providenti                  www.jackprovidenti.blogspot.com       

Includes history and theory w/basic techniques, colour theory and depth perspective. $20 for members, $24 non-members (Nov.-March)

 

TBA                         Oil Painting in an Impressionistic Style                Margaret Bayalis                 www.bayalistudio.com/PREintro

Margaret will demonstrate her impressionist style with emphasis on the use of a limited palette, loose brushwork and creating luminosity in the finished work.

Students will experience working from photos in the studio and painting landscapes “en plein air.” Instruction will be presented to the group as well on an individual basis. (Oct.-May)


TBA                         Mastering Acrylics                                                 Joanne Guilfoil

Review basic blending techniques, use of color and styles in painting. For beginners and/or more experienced painters who wish to explore realism,

 impressionism or abstraction. $20 per session (Jan.-March)

 

TBA                         Intemediate Level Yoga                                          Barbara Anton        

This class is designed for students who have previous yoga experience. This is a moderately paced class designed to enhance strength, flexibility,

balance, focus, and energy, ending with deep relaxation. (Oct-April)

                              

 

TBA                         Ikabana                                     Kathy LaDuke           727-580-5470                                                                                                                                                                       

                                Learn the art of Japanese floral design with a teacher from the Ichoro School of Ikebana.  $40 for members, ($45 for non-members).

                                4 classes prepaid for $140)  Includes flowers, branches, a vase and kenzan (pin frog) Call the office for deatails. 727=367-3818 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Location

3300 Gulf Blvd
St Pete Beach
FL, 33706

Office Open Weekdays  9:00 am- 4:00 pm

727-367-3818

 




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January Art Exchange

Fri. Jan 6, 10 am - 4 pm
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