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Winthrop Arts, an arts nonprofit located in Riverview, is excited to ofer a dynamic schedule of art classes for 2022. Classes are available for children 5 years and older, teens and adults. All classes are ofered at Winthrop Arts’ arts education studio, known as the Art Factory, which is located at 11267 Winthrop Main St. in Riverview (at the intersection of Bloomingdale Ave. and Providence Rd.).
For adults 15 years and older, Winthrop Arts ofers a ceramics class on Mondays from 6-7:30 p.m. Adults can create original ceramics pieces by hand or a potter’s wheel. In addition, throughout the year, a basket weaving class is ofered. Students learn to hand-weave beautiful baskets of all types and sizes.
For teens, there are two classes being offered this year on either Tuesday or Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. Teens will work with Varonica Hattix, an abstract artist, to create mixed media and drawing/painting pieces
in a thoughtful and thought-provoking setting. For younger artists, Winthrop Arts ofers a wide range of mediums, including Art with Bryant on Mondays at 3:30 p.m., Mixed Media Make and Take on Mondays at 4:30 p.m., Printmaking on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. and Ceramics on Tuesdays and Let 2022 be the year of art discovery with classes Thursdays at 6 p.m. There at the Winthrop Arts’ Art Factory in Riverview. is also a 3D Art class ofTere are a multitude of classes to choose for adults, fered on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. teens and children 5 and up. Winthrop Arts was established as a 501(c)(3) in 2015, but artist Bryant Martinez had been leading art classes and holding art festivals under the name for many years. Since 2016, art classes have been ofered at the Art Factory. Martinez said, “Students are taught how to create and appreciate art in an atypical way.” He explained, “We like to think of our style more as artists creating art with fellow artists. Students learn to appreciate what they create when left to freely imagine and not worry about making mistakes or being judged.” Preregistration is required for all classes and a minimum of four classes is required except for basket weaving. Winthrop Arts will once again ofer a summer camp this June and July. Registration for summer camp will be available in March. For more information on classes and to register, please visit www.winthroparts.org or call 758-5161.
ARTS COUNCIL OF PLANT CITY OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
If you are a high school senior from Durant High School, Plant City High School and Strawberry Crest High School and you are interested in pursuing a degree in an art-related field (architecture, photography, teaching, studio art and more), now is the time to apply for a scholarship from the Arts Council of Plant City. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 30.
Each year, three to four seniors from the above-named schools are selected. The winning recipient receives a $1,000 scholarship. Winning students must present a copy of their class schedule to verify that they have been accepted to the college or university. A check is then sent directly to the school.
Melissa Hart with the Arts Council of Plant City said, “The Arts Council of Plant City believes in supporting the arts for the younger generation. The scholarship is a small way to strengthen their artistic ability by pursuing their dreams.”
Eligible seniors must have a 3.5 GPA or above to apply. Each applicant must complete an application that includes a 500word essay answering one or two questions. The first question is: “How will you use your education for the betterment of the community in which you live?” The second question is: “How have the arts been a strong factor in your life?” The scholarships are funded through several events that the Arts Council of Plant City holds each year—including its annual Tour of Homes and Chili CookOf—as well as membership dues. The mission of the Arts Council of Plant City is to bring arts to the
High School seniors from Durant High School, Plant City com-
Plant City High School and Strawberry Crest munity, to promote High School who want to pursue a degree in an education in the arts-related feld can apply for a scholarship from arts and to develop the Arts Council of Plant City. artists and arts programs. Hart added, “The Arts Council of Plant City is dedicated to the development of cultural excellence, community outreach and arts educational enrichment as well as the heightening of community awareness and participation in all programs the Arts Council ofers. The Arts Council of Plant City also strives to increase the availability of arts experiences through arts education curriculum in our schools, through local theater productions and through the presentation of professional and emerging artists, including musicians, visual artists, dancers or actors. The Arts Council of Plant City is committed to education and development of enthusiasm for the arts by the next generation.” For more information on the Arts Council of Plant City and to download the application, please visit www.plantcityarts.com.
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