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National Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: Art Classes in Manatee & Sarasota
Painting, music, theater, sculpture—there's no end to the types of art you can be inspired by. Our REALTORS® count themselves lucky to live in the Sarasota/Manatee area, where inspiration is never hard to find.
This January 31st is National Inspire Your Heart with Art Day. In honor of the occasion, we're happy to share some of our favorite local art classes, studios, and creative spaces in the Manatee and Sarasota areas.
- Ringling School of Art Continuing Studies - 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234-5895
Take your art to a whole new level when you sign up for a class at Ringling School of Art Continuing Studies. These classes are designed for a multigenerational audience and all types of backgrounds. Their classes are broken up into three complementary programs including Studio and Digital Arts, Osher Lifelong Learning at Ringling College, and Englewood Art Center.
- Art Center Manatee - 209 9th St. W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Founded in 1937, Art Center Manatee is one of the oldest arts organizations in the Bradenton area. In addition to providing gallery and exhibition space to artists of all kinds, they offer classes in everything from drawing, painting, and photography to jewelry, glass, and pottery. For artists, it's always a welcoming and nurturing space, with numerous Bradenton homes for sale nearby. - The Artful Giraffe - 1861 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, FL 34236
Representing a community of more than 300 local artists in every conceivable medium, The Artful Giraffe is a wonderful place in Sarasota to discover new art and to display your creations. Mere minutes from Sarasota homes for sale, the Artful Giraffe also hosts 20 to 30 art classes every month in their state-of-the-art pottery studio that holds 25 students. - Arts A Blaze Studio - 8111 Lakewood Main St. #107, Bradenton, FL 34202
Arts A Blaze is a pottery painting studio that caters to artists and crafters of all ages and abilities. Best of all, no appointments needed. Just walk in, pick a project, and start creating! And with these Lakewood Ranch homes for sale nearby, your next inspiration is never far away. - Renaissance School of Art - 4600 Pine Harrier Dr., Sarasota, FL 34231
Renowned artist and illustrator Vladislav Yeliseyev founded Renaissance School of Art alongside with his wife Marina and daughter Polina in 2009. It quickly gained a reputation as a great place to learn about art hands-on. Plus, it sits right around the corner from these beautiful Sarasota homes for sale. Renaissance School of Art offers a range of programs in painting and drawing and represents an incredible opportunity to take your art to the next level. - Island Art League - 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, FL 34217
A handful of Holmes Beach art lovers founded the Island Art League in 1989. What started as a small band of like-minded artists has grown to become a celebrated art resource in Holmes Beach. Within walking distance of many Holmes Beach homes for sale, the Island Art League offers everything from a large exhibit and gallery space to classrooms, photo labs, and even an art library and picnic grounds. - Sarasota Clay Company - 1733 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234
The Sarasota Clay Company is a clay workshop, gallery, and studio near these Sarasota homes for sale. They offer classes for all ages and abilities in hand building, wheel throwing, and sculpture, plus a full line of ceramic and kiln supplies for all your pottery needs.
Contact us today to learn more about life in Florida. Our little corner of Florida offers great opportunities for fun, adventure, and creativity year-round!