Ceramics Continued Study is a space for students to enhance their learning experience with instructor assistance and guiding knowledge. Sign up for a single class to continue working and add the finishing touches on projects you’ve started in one of our other classes. Sign up for multiple classes to choose your own adventure in hand-building or wheel thrown ceramics. Work with your instructor to plan out your projects and make them a reality. Some experience with clay is recommended.
*Firing costs, essential tools, and glazes included. Clay available for purchase separately in studio.
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Ages 18+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
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This weekend workshop invites participants of all experience levels to explore portrait photography as a practice of attention and connection. Over two days, we’ll cover the fundamentals of digital image-making, including camera settings, lighting, composition, and editing, through a focus on portraiture. Together, we’ll explore how portraits can reveal identity, relationship, and presence in subtle and powerful ways. Whether you’re photographing friends, family, or strangers, this class will help you create images that feel honest, thoughtful, and alive.
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Ages 18+ | All Levels
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This class will teach students to capture the character, structure, and movement of the
human figure. Students will make a 18×24” tonal drawing from the live model and sketch the sculptures in the museum’s antiquities collection in order to learn core principles. Each lesson focuses on using simple tools to communicate the action of the body clearly and effectively.
Drawing materials provided.
*This class has a live Nude Model.
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Ages 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
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Encaustic paint, an ancient art medium made from melted wax and pigment, is incredibly versatile. There are so many ways it can be manipulated – painting, layering, embedding, incising, mark-making, and sculpting, just to name a few. Whether this is your first foray into the medium or you’re an experienced encaustic artist, together we will explore the world of encaustics and take your work to the next level! This eight-week course for beginning and advanced students will focus on incising, layering, mark-making, pigment sticks, mixed media collage, mono-types, and 3D works. Come join us for a waxy adventure!
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Dates Available | Sep 10, Sep 24, Oct 8, Oct 22, Nov 5, Nov 19, Dec 3, Dec 17
Ages 55+ | Beginner Level
This class located at the Tampa Museum of Art in Tampa, FL | Get Directions
Join adults 55+ for a free, engaging art discussion twice monthly at Tampa Museum of Art. With studio educator lead conversations about featured exhibition artworks and studio classes during this one-hour program. Enjoy complimentary coffee and tea while connecting with fellow art lovers—feel free to bring your lunch! With limited seating available, registration is encouraged to secure your spot. Discover new perspectives and spark meaningful conversations at this welcoming museum experience.
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Ages 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
This class located at the Firehouse Cultural Center in Ruskin, FL | Get Directions
Learn to become an impressionist painting pro without the mess or cleanup! This class provides students the skills on using digital illustration tools while learning impressionist style techniques. Discover the art of digital painting with inspiration from impressionist master artists from current impressionist exhibitions on view at the museum.
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Sundays, Sep 14– Oct 19| 1:00–3:00 PM (6 classes)Ages 55+ | Beginner-Intermediate Level
This class located at the Firehouse Cultural Center in Ruskin, FL | Get Directions
Discover the art of storytelling through mixed-media paper quilts! Inspired by African American quilting traditions and artists like Mark Bradford, you’ll create a unique watercolor and collage quilt square each week, experimenting with Impressionist-inspired washes, layered textures, and symbolic designs. Learn how quilts preserve history and personal narratives while assembling your favorite squares into a cohesive final piece.
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Welcome to “Get Inspired”. A series of interviews with our Studio Class instructors.
For this month, we’ll be talking to Rolando Rodriguez. He’s our resident Drawing and Painting teacher here at the Tampa Museum of art—If you need any help with 2D mediums, he’s your guy!
So, if you’re looking to get inspiration from a local artist, read on!
Photo Rolando Rodriguez
TMA: Hi Rolando! Thanks for taking some time to chat with us today. For starters, how about you tell us what sparked your interest in art?
Rolando: Growing up, I didn’t have parents that visited art galleries or museums. I knew nothing about the mindboggling achievements of the greatest artists. It was all the more shocking to see, on a huge screen, the works of genius artists at the age of 18 in my first art history class.
Eventually as I delved deeper into art, it became clear that I needed to change my major from pre-law to Art History. I thought about becoming a fine arts major, but at the time, modern, or abstract art had overwhelming dominance. It was what everyone was studying and teaching. I was interested in figurative art. The kind that had a magical, gracefulness, and a concern with beauty. I studied in depth the ancient Greeks, the Italian High Renaissance, the Dutch school, and the French academic school. I was trying to learn as directly as possible from the old masters.
Artwork by Rolando Rodriguez
TMA: That’s great! And with all of that studying, how did you find the Tampa Museum of Art?
Rolando: Actually, I didn’t find the Tampa Museum, the Tampa Museum found me. There were a group of teenaged students that requested a classically trained artist, I received a call to teach them. I taught two classes, then the third was interrupted by the covid epidemic.
TMA: Can you tell us a little more about what other projects you’re working on?
Rolando: I’m currently working on a large oil painting depicting figures in a festive setting. I’m striving for a harmonious and pleasing arrangement of figures in movement. There is a philosophical aspect to this painting as well, since it will eventually feature a puppet cutting its own puppet strings.
TMA: With all of your projects and classes all focusing on difference aspects of 2D medium, what do you think is the difference between drawing and painting? But also, how are they similar?
Rolando: The differences between drawing and painting goes beyond color. Drawing has to be regarded as a different medium, but as respected as painting. Masterpieces can be created with both. Drawing is usually the first foundation to painting or sculpting.
Artwork by Rolando Rodriguez
TMA: That’s a great way to look at it! Do you have any other tips for people looking for inspiration or instruction in drawing and painting?
Rolando: My suggestions to those considering Art as a creative endeavor is to follow your passions. Whether it be portraiture, flowers, landscapes, etc. do what you want to do. After you’ve discovered your focus, so that you can avoid stagnation, don’t forget to occasionally experiment.
Be patient with yourself, it takes a little time to make that connection where beautiful and wonderful art are within reach.
TMA: Thank you so much for talking with us today, Rolando! For the readers out there, if you’re thinking about diving into the world of drawing and painting, or want to continue learning, consider taking a wonderful class with our wonderful teacher Rolando Rodriguez!
Adults 18+ | Beginner Level |
Select Saturdays 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
(May 24, Jun 28, Jul 26, Aug 23)
Remix is a series of make-and-take art workshops for adults inspired by the Museum’s current exhibitions with a new project every month. Workshops are designed to be enjoyed by participants of any skill level and all materials are provided.
Teens | Beginner Level |
Select Tuesdays 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM May 13, May 27, Aug 5, Aug 26
Teen artists will explore a variety of mediums and work closely with innovative local teaching artists. With mentorship and socialization at the forefront, they’ll learn about different paths in art while developing their skills and experimenting with new techniques.
