The new and improved version of the Driver Safety Program is now being offered through the AARP. Changes include expanded video segments. The class is open to anyone older than 50 and consists of two 4-hour sessions.
The certificate of completion is good for three years with your auto insurance company. Cost: $10. To register, call 776-1158, 9 a.
m.-6 p.m.
Monday-Friday.
Adult ballet classes will continue throughout the holidays, with Intermediate 10 a.m.
Mondays, Introduction 9 a.m. and Experienced Beginner 10 a.
m. Wednesdays, and Advanced 10 a.m.
Saturdays.
Beginning in January, Dancing Thru the Ages Adult Ballet Group will offer a Brush-up Adult Ballet class 11:30 a.m.
Saturdays. Call for information regarding the possible opening of a Friday morning, new Beginner Level class in January.
All classes held at Allison's Dance Centre on 53rd Avenue West and 26th Street West are taught by Mo Dye.
New students call Mo at 779-1108 or Kathi at 755-8197.
Manatee County School Board's Adult Education offers classes for adults 18 and older in Adult Basic Education, English for Speakers of Other Languages and GED Preparation at several locations. Classes are open entry and open exit, and registration must be done at the class site.
Students cannot be enrolled in a regular school. Information: 751-7900, ext. 2110.
Sarasota Obedience Training Club Beginner Dog Agility training classes are forming. SOTC offers agility instruction for all levels and breeds (including mixed breeds) in this fun and challenging canine sport at the training facility at 1700 N. Cattleman Road, Sarasota.
Beginning classes start at $75 for six weeks. Pre-registration is required. Information: 376-7682 or go online at .
Watercolor classes with Sue Cotton are held 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays at G.
T.Bray .
ArtCenter Manatee offers a variety of art classes from drawing to pottery, including classes for children.
To register, or for a complete list of classes and workshops, call 746-2862 or go online to . ArtCenter Manatee is at 209 Ninth St. W.
, Bradenton; hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.
m. Monday, Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m.
-6 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday.
The Anna Maria Island Art League offers courses for members and nonmembers in various subjects. Classes are held at the Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach.
Some of the classes offered are classical figure drawing, basket weaving, drawing and watercolor in the tropical landscape, intro to acrylic painting, intro to oil painting, black and white composition thru the lens, yoga and more. Information: 778-2099 or .
The Anna Maria Island Community Center offers art lessons by local artist Susie Cotton 9 a.
m. Tuesdays at St. Bernard's Church, 248 South Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach.
Sign up for monthly classes. Cost: $35 for members, $40 nonmembers. Information: 778-1908.
A variety of drawing and painting classes are being offered at the studio of CJ Rentschler in Braden Castle. "Plein Air Painting" 1-4:30 p.m.
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost: $80. Information: 746-2380.
Sarasota Artists' Gallery offers a series of ongoing drawing classes 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays at its studio/gallery at 1400 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota.
Ric Miracle demonstrates creative drawing techniques using pencil, pen and ink, felt markers, oil pastel and other media. Cost: four classes for $100. Call for a list of supplies.
Information: 379-5330.
Printmaking classes with Tom Toebe are offered 1-4 p.m.
Mondays at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S. Information: 383-2345.
Bulletin Board includes information about ongoing classes in Manatee County.
Send information to Bulletin Board, Bradenton Herald, P.O. Box 921, Bradenton, FL 34206; drop it off at the front desk at 102 Manatee Ave.
W.; fax it to 745-7097 (attention Bulletin Board) or e-mail it to . Information will not be taken over the telephone.
This list is rotated in alphabetical order as space allows. A list of dated classes runs in Neighbors on Tuesdays.
DEADLINE: Information must be received two weeks before you would like it published.
The Academy of Botanical Art now offers botanical art and illustration classes based on Olivia Marie Braida's books, "Ten Steps - a Course in Botanical Art and Illustrations, Volumes 1-10" at Palma Sola Botanical Park, 9800 17th Ave. NW., Bradenton.
Classes will be held 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.
m. Tuesdays. Information: 753-8202.
Life of Briley, a gallery and studio at 1125 12th St. W. in the Village of the Arts, offers a variety of art classes and workshops.
Early registration is advised since space is limited. Information: 713-5927.
Michaels Arts and Crafts store offers a variety of arts and crafts classes.
Pre-registration is required to be made in the store, 831 Cortez Road, Bradenton. Information: 758-2787.
Gourdgeous Farm offers monthly classes for Gourd Art and Craft.
Affordable monthly ManaSota Patch classes of Special Classes for desired topics are available at 5174 C.R. 675 E.
, Bradenton. Or visit our farm and studio for gourds and craft supplies. Information: 322-9011 or visit .
Unfinished Objects and Projects Night will be 6-8 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at Beads FOB, 2312 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota.
Information and reservations: 921-0871 or .
"Beading at the Beach" with Nica Rose Silver daily beading classes will be 2-4 p.m.
Monday-Saturday at 5508 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. Cost: $20, includes instruction, beads and sterling clasp. Walk-ins welcome.
Information: 779-0779.
U.S.
Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 81 offers a free Boating Skills and Seamanship Program 7-9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings, four weeks at a time, at the Coast Guard Auxiliary Building, G.
T. Bray Park, 5801 33rd Ave. Court W.
, Bradenton. Cost is $35 for the text and workbook. Information and pre-registration: 795-6189.
Duplicate Bridge plays 12:30-4 p.m. every Wednesday through April at Anna Maria Island Community Center, St.
Bernard's Church, 248 South Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Setup begins at noon and play starts at 12:30 p.m.
Fee: $2. Information: 778-3390.
Friendly Bridge plays noon-3:30 p.
m. Tuesdays at Anna Maria Island Community Center, St. Bernard's Church, 248 South Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach.
No partners required. Cost: $2. Information: 778-9511.
American Contract Bridge League meets at 1 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 7 p.
m. Monday night, with novice games 9:30 Wednesday mornings, at 7304 Manatee Ave. W.
All games are open and stratified. Information and reservations: 795-8981.
The Eastside Duplicate Bridge Club meets at 1 p.
m. Friday and Saturday at Oneco Kiwanis Community Center, 1720 53rd Ave. E.
, Oneco. Reservations are necessary and all skill levels are welcome. Information: 739-1100.
Ceramics 'N' More offers a variety of ceramic painting classes at 2506 Ninth St. W., Bradenton.
Cost of classes include the ceramic piece, paints, brushes (if you do not have your own), lunch and instructors fees. Information: 749-7099.
Intermediate computer skills classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-6 p.
m. at Manatee Technical Institute, 5603 34th St. W.
, Bradenton; $60. Information: 751-7900, ext. 2043.
Computer classes are offered 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.
m. Thursdays at the Women's Resource Center of Manatee County, 1926 Manatee Ave. W.
, Bradenton. Pre-registration required. Cost: $10.
Also, Computer Lab for practice and resume preparation, 1:30-3:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Women's Resource Center.
Space is limited, call for a spot. Cost: $10. Information: 747-6797.
Manatee Community College offers noncredit computer courses at the main campus, 5849 26th St. W. Information: 752-5203.
CPR and First Aid training classes are available to the community each week at the American Red Cross, 2905 59th St. W., Bradenton.
Information: 792-8686.
"Compose and Converse," a creative writing and discussion salon, meets 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Thursdays. Adults of all writing abilities welcome. Cost: $10 per session.
Information and directions: 739-2639 or .
Beginner Country Western Partner dance (and some line dance too) classes meet Tuesdays from 8:15-9:45 p.m.
at Harmony Hall, 7615 Lakeshore Drive, Ellenton. No experience necessary. Cost: Free.
Information: or 729-4522.
Internationally renowned dancer, choreographer and producer Tahja teaches an eight-week course on Middle Eastern dance 6-8 p.m.
Wednesdays at Colonial Oaks County Park, 5200 Colonial Oaks Blvd., Sarasota. Information: 349-3494 or
The South Florida Belly Dancers offers ongoing Goddess Dance classes at 3316 Webber St.
, Sarasota. Call 587-6385 to register or visit .
- Beginners and Mixed Level Goddess Dance, noon-1 p.
m. Sundays; 6-7 p.m.
Mondays; 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays; $15 per class or $100 for eight weeks.
- Advanced Level Goddess Dance, 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays; $15 per class or $100 for eight weeks.
- New classes are being offered at Ringling School of Art and Design 7-8:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for students, faculty and staff only.
- Private lessons are available for $35 an hour.
Country Line Dancing classes 10:30-11:30 a.m.
for Beginners and 11:30 a.m.-1 p.
m. for Intermediates on Tuesdays at the YMCA, 3805 59th St., Bradenton.
Classes are also held 6:15-7:15 p.m. for Beginners and 7:15-8:15 p.
m. for Intermediates on Wednesdays at the Piney Point Mobile Estates, 8624 29th Ave. E.
, Palmetto. Information: 722-6962.
Harmony Hooters meet Thursdays for traditional and western line dancing taught by Phyllis Nagle at Harmony Hall at Colony Cove, 7520 U.
S. 301, Ellenton. Beginners' class is at 9 a.
m., intermediate class is at 10 a.m.
Cost: $2. Information: 729-5725.
Line dancing classes for beginners and intermediates are held 9:30-11:30 a.
m. Tuesdays at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3200 Manatee Ave. W.
, Bradenton. Men and women of all ages are invited. Information: 748-3806.
Scottish Country Dancing: Exercise mind and body. Dancers meet on Thursday nights at the Bayfront Community Center, 803 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Wear soft-soled shoes.
Cost: $3.50 per class. Information: 761-1221 or 485-7488.
H2U - Health, Happiness, You, 6670 Cortez Road, offers beginner line dancing 9-10 a.m. every Tuesday, at no cost to members; line dancing for intermediate, 10-11 a.
m. every Tuesday, $1 per member; ballroom dancing 9-10 a.m.
lessons and 10 a.m.-noon dancing, every Thursday, $3 per member.
Information: 792-0211.
H2U - Health, Happiness, You, Bayshore Center, 6049 26th St. W.
, Bradenton, offers intermediate line dancing 1-2 p.m. every Tuesday, $1 per member.
Clogging for Beginners, 9-11 a.m. Fridays, $3 per member.
All classes and activities are for members only; annual membership fee is $15. Information: 792-0211.
The Sarabay Dance Club, 5842 14th St.
W., Bradenton, has a beginner social dance class 7 p.m.
Mondays and an intermediate social dance class 6-7:20 p.m. Wednesdays.
Information: 753-1032.
Adult Dance Program for ages 18-80. All 90-minute classes with a 10-minute warmup and cooldown.
All levels ballet class 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesday and 11 a.
m. Saturdays. Jazz dance 10 a.
m. Thursdays. Adult Tap Class 7:15 p.
m. Wednesdays. Cost: $12 drop-in fee and descending rates depending on volume of classes signed up for each month.
Location: Allison's Dance Centre, 5231 26th St. W., Bradenton.
Information: 779-1108.
Clogging lessons for beginners will be 6:30-8 p.m.
Wednesdays at the Bayshore Recreation Center, 6919 26th St. W., Bradenton.
Males and females of all ages are invited. Information: 758-3334, 755-4900 or 776-8345.
A new program, "Discover Yourself at the YMCA," a modeling and fashion program for ages 7-14 years old, will be conducted my modeling consultant Carole Lane.
The program provides children an opportunity to learn modeling and acting techniques while instilling confidence, good grooming, and nutrition. Cost: $50 members, $75 nonmembers. The Manatee Family YMCA offers a variety of dance classes for all ages, held at the Bradenton Branch, 3805 59th St.
W., Bradenton, call 792-7484; or the South Branch, 3675 53rd Ave. E.
, Bradenton, call 753-0954.
Israeli folk dancing classes, with circle and line dances, will be 7:30-9 p.m.
Mondays at Colonial Oaks Park Community Center, 5300 Colonial Oaks Blvd., Sarasota. Cost: $6 or four classes for $20, the first class is free.
Information: 727-5109 or .
How to Drum for Belly Dancers, 10 a.m.
-noon Sunday mornings at a private studio. Fee: $20 per class. Information: 349-3494.
The Dance Palace, 5725 Lawton Drive, Sarasota, offers classes in various styles of dance. The cost for the following classes is $10: adult hip hop, 8 p.m.
Tuesdays; belly dance, 8 p.m. Thursdays; salsa, 8:30 p.
m. Thursdays; Latin aerobic exercise, 10:30 a.m.
Saturdays; teen hip hop, 11:30 a.m. Saturdays; hip hop for guys (ages 8-18), 11:30 a.
m. Saturdays; adult tap, 12:30 p.m.
Saturdays. Information: 923-3923.
Community dancing in lines and circle format class, 7-9 p.
m. Mondays beginning Jan. 9 at Colonial Oaks Park Community Center, 5300 Colonial Oaks Blvd.
, Sarasota. Cost: $6 per class or $20 for four classes. Information: 727-5109.
The West Coast Civic Ballet, a nonprofit dance company, provides quality training and performance opportunities for area artists in classical and contemporary dance. Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and Creative Movement classes are offered for students grades 2-12; pre-Ballet and Creative Movement are offered to students Kindergarten through second grade. Intermediate and advanced training for students participating in school based dance and performing arts curricula are offered in the Master Classes.
The studio offers after-school and weekend classes, dance camps, and major productions. For more information on times and pricing, call 358-8349.
Artistic Dance Center offers classes in hip hop, jazz, ballet, pointe, tap, acrobatics, cheerleading conditioning, boy's tap and tumbling, preschool foundations of dance, ladies' dancercise, and ballroom dancing.
Classes are $35 a month, family discount available. Registration: 592-3020.
Dog Obedience for Beginners class is free and meets 7:30 p.
m. every Monday in the parking lot of Petland of Bradenton on 53rd Avenue West. Any dog is welcome.
Further obedience training is available for a fee of $90 per six-week course. Call 545-1176 for more locations and information.
Digital Technology Centre at 4440 Fruitville Road in Sarasota offers Microsoft classes 6:30-9:30 p.
m. Tuesdays, and 9 a.m.
-noon and 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays.
These three-hour courses will get to the core of what you need to know to get a job done. Information: 894-0362 or check the calendar at .
The Education Center, a nonprofit enrichment center for adults on Longboat Key, offers a lecture every Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.
m. For a full list of programs and lectures offered and pricing, contact the Education Center at 383-8811 or visit online at .
Employment Strategies session meets by appointment at the Women's Resource Center of Manatee, 1926 Manatee Ave.
W., Bradenton. The program consists of employment consulting on developing an effective job search, career exploration, networking, job referrals, interviewing skills and resum e review.
Information and registration for all events: 747-6797.
Free ESOL classes (English for Speakers of Other Languages) are offered 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Mondays and Wednesdays at Tillman Full Service Center, 1450 28th St. Court E., Palmetto.
Child care provided. Information: 723-4702.
The Financial Wellness Circle is a monthly support group facilitated by Arlene Moore, CFP, to empower women toward financial independence.
The program is open to all women, especially those who are on their own. Women are invited to share their experiences, good and bad, and to learn from each other. Classes are held 7-8 p.
m. the third Monday of the month at the Women's Resource Center of Manatee, 1926 Manatee Ave. W.
, Bradenton. A $2 donation is requested per class. Information: 747-6797.
The Dog Gone Flyball Team offers introductory flyball classes for dogs and their owners at the Sarasota Obedience Training Club, 1700 N. Cattlemen Road, Sarasota. Flyball is an exciting dog sport that offers exercise and fun for owners and their dogs.
Pre-registration is required. Cost for six weeks of classes: $90. Information: 751-5154.
Manatee Community College's free general education test preparation and counseling program recently expanded to include classes at the Braden River Branch of the Manatee County Library, 4915 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton.
The hours the program is offered at MCC Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W., were expanded.
For more information call 752-5203.
The Anna Maria Island Community Center, St. Bernard's Church, 248 South Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach, hosts Educating Jane, a life-skills club for girls ages 11-14, 4:30-6 p.
m. Wednesdays. Fee: $15.
Information: 778-1908.
Sarasota School of Glass, 999A Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, offers ongoing beginners and advanced classes in various disciplines of glass, including fusing, stained glass, glass beadmaking, glass blowing and more. Information and catalog: 371-5492 or .
A guitar class is offered at 9 a.m. Saturdays at The Old School House, U.
S. 301 North, Parrish. Information: 776-0078.
Learn to kayak with an introductory lesson and a two-hour tour. Kids are welcome. Lesson is $99 for up to six persons and includes use of kayak, vest and paddle.
Reservations required. Information: 447-7735.
The G.
T. Bray Park Activity Center, Bradenton, holds keyboard lessons every month. Keyboards for Little Mozart is 9:15-10 a.
m. Saturdays for ages 5-7. Keyboards for teens is 10-11 a.
m. Saturdays for ages 8-14. Keyboards for Adults is 11 a.
m.-noon Saturdays for ages 15 and up. Cost: $32 per month and a one-time $25 book fee.
Information: 742-5974.
New classes are added weekly for knitters of all ages at Flooses Yarns, 2406 Manatee Ave. E.
, Bradenton. Call 24 hours in advance to reserve a spot: 741-8165.
Sit 'N' Knit meets 1-3 p.
m. Wednesdays at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 248 S.
Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Cost: $32 per four sessions for members, $40 per four sessions for nonmembers. All levels are welcome.
Bring a pattern, knitting needles and yarn to first class. Information: 778-1908.
Sarabay Dance Club, 5842 14th St.
W., Bradenton, offers Latin workout class at 7 p.m.
Mondays; club social class at 6 p.m., club Latin class at 6:50 p.
m., and beginning Latin variety class at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays. Information: 753-1032.
The Longboat Key Education Center, 5370 Gulf of Mexico Drive, is now open.
The adult enrichment center offers more than 150 programs including literature, arts, social and political sciences, humanities, and recreation. There is also a lecture serious on Tuesday afternoons, a performing arts series on Fridasy, and exclusive engagements to the ballet, opera, and Burns Court Cinema. Students study everything from fishing to digital photography to Spanish.
For a full listing of classes, call 383-8811 or visit .
The Manatee County Parks and Recreation Department offers the following classes: pilates-yoga, karate, gentle aerobics, dog obedience, basic Spanish, gymnastics, cheerleading, tumbling, guitar, electric guitar, congas and bongos, drums, comics and cartooning, Donna Dewberry's one-stroke painting, watercolor painting, drawing, knitting, stained glass, dance movement and ballet. The classes are held at various times, dates and locations.
Information and registration: 742-5974.
Manatee Community College Continuing and Community Education is offering popular noncredit classes at new locations and adding a number of classes this fall.
A variety of classes teach basic and healthy cooking, baking from scratch and grilling techniques.
Other classes focus on German, Italian, Japanese or Spanish cuisine at MCC Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W.
Jazz or tap dancing classes are offered at Marci's School of Dance, 2036 43rd Ave.
West, Bradenton.
In addition to basic and experienced motorcycle riding courses, a new one is designed to increase the comfort level for new riders. Other new classes offer opportunities to learn how to make macram e jewelry; speak Japanese; relieve stress and get the most out of life; and stage a home for quick and profitable sale.
Parents can learn guidance techniques to help them teach their children to be responsible and cooperative in a new Redirecting Children's Behavior class.
New courses for the professional are offered in food safety management and professional kitchen organization.
View the MCC fall schedule of noncredit classes online at .
For more information, call 752-5203.
Manatee Technical Institute offers a variety of classes in the Community Education/Enrichment program on its campus at 5603 34th St. W.
, Bradenton. For more information or a full schedule of classes, call 751-7900, ext. 2043.
Mo Dye instructs classes in perpetual motion at 9 a.m. Fridays at Anna Maria Island Community Center, St.
Bernard's Church, 248 South Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Dance/exercise to classical, jazz, rock 'n' roll and big band music. Cost: $4 per class for members, $5 per class for nonmembers.
Information: www. islandcommunitycenter.com or 778-1908.
Randy Lassalle hosts day and evening mosaic classes on Siesta Key in two-day or three-week workshop formats. Information, prices and location: 349-3509 or .
Manatee Community College's Center for Corporate and Community Development offers a basic motorcycle rider course.
Students learn safe street-riding skills through 10 1/2 hours of classroom instruction and 11 hours of on-cycle training. The course is required for riders between the ages of 16 and 21. Cost: $189 for students under age 21 and $209 for ages 21 and older.
Classes are offered at MCC Bradenton, 5840 26th St. W., and MCC Venice, 8000 S.
Tamiami Trail. Information and registration: 752-5203.
New classes for fall are forming at the Allegro Music Academy.
Classes include: preschool Orkidstra (ages 4-8); group violin lessons; Suzuki; music theory; dance classes for ages 3-12, including ballet, tap, and hip hop; jazz and hip hop classes for ages 13 to adult. Private lessons in voice, violin, piano, guitar, brass and wind instruments are also available. For more information, call 358-8511.
The Allegro Music Academy is at 241 Whitfield Ave., Sarasota.
Performing Arts Preschool is accepting registrations.
Gymnastics, dance, singing, phonics, math and more, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Fridays in north Palmetto.
Cost: $20 per week. Information: 721-8534.
Manatee Poetry Group offers free workshops at 2 p.
m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Manatee County Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd., Bradenton.
Evening workshops are at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month.
Information: 794-0259.
The Coastal Quilter, 907 U.S.
301 N., Palmetto, offers quilting classes for all skill levels. Three-hour private lessons are available for $25 per session.
Call to schedule. Information: 745-7097.
AARP Driver Safety Program classes are held every month at several locations in Manatee County, and are open to anyone age 50 or older.
Fee: $10. Information: 776-1158, 9 a.m.
-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
The Anna Maria Island Community Center's sewing group meets 9:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays at St.
Bernard's Church, 248 South Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Cost is $3 per session. Classes run September to May.
Bring your latest creation. Information: 778-9511.
Free introductory stained glass classes are offered at Stained Glass Art Designs, 5910 Cortez Road, Suite 160, Bradenton.
Information: 794-5588 or 748-2621.
The Manatee Family YMCA offers swimming lessons at Bradenton Branch, 3805 59th St. W.
; and South Branch, 3675 53rd Ave. E. For more information and availability, call Bradenton Branch 792-7484, South Branch 753-0954, or visit .
Ukulele classes are held 1-2 p.m. at G.
T. Bray Recreational Center, 5502 33rd Ave. Drive W.
, Bradenton. Classes are open to adults of any level. Owning a ukulele is not required; call the activity center to reserve an instrument.
Cost: $36 per month. Information: 742-5974.
The Educational Consultants Consortium Inc.
operates The Verizon Computer Lab and Reading Room at the Anna E. Gayle Resource Center, 2112 Third Ave. E.
, Palmetto. Information: 722-5696 or 746-8542.
The Anna Maria Island Community Center will offer intermediate watercolor classes 10:30 a.
m.-1 p.m.
Tuesdays and 9:30-noon at the center, St. Bernard's Church, 248 South Harbor Drive, Holmes Beach. Local artist Susie Cotton will instruct.
Cost: $60 members, $65 nonmembers. Information: 778-1908.
The Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd.
, Holmes Beach, holds a watercolor class 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays.
Paint at your own level and learn from instructor Barb Singer. Cost: $13 for members, $15 for nonmembers. Information: 778-2099.
Beginning watercolor with Tom Toebe will be 9 a.m.-noon Mondays at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S.
Information: 383-2345.
Intermediate/advanced watercolor classes with Sue Lynn Cotton will be 1-4 p.m.
Mondays at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, 6860 Longboat Drive S. Information: 383-2345.
Watercolor classes with Sue Cotton are held 6-8 p.
m. Wednesdays at G.T.
Bray Recreational Center, 5502 33rd Ave. Drive W., Bradenton; and 9:30 a.
m.-noon at Michael's Art and Crafts Store. Cost: $15 per class.
Information: 795-6818.
Retired Educators and Professionals Institute sponsors an on-going Writer's Workshop, 2-4 p.m.
Mondays (except holidays) at Manatee Community College, 5840 26th Street West, Science Building 25, Room 139 (use north parking area off 57th Avenue) in Bradenton. Bring works of fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, plays, or poetry to read. Instant critiques given.
Cost: free. Open to the public. Information: John Garzone, director, 753-8680.
