Fall 2008 Classes: Sep 16 Dec 20
DROP-IN POLICY: Per day drop-ins are allowed in some adult classes with the consent of the instructor or where noted in the description. Students may drop-in ONLY 3 times before they are required to purchase a half or full class (no other fractional classes allowed), unless otherwise noted.
= classes appropriate for beginners
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watercolor for all levels
Instructor: Annette Goldberg
The beautiful medium of watercolor offers a wide range of possibilities for both beginning and experienced students. We will use basic drawing, a variety of watercolor techniques and color. We will look at reproductions of past and contemporary work in watercolor and discuss different approaches. Individual instruction and critiques will be emphasized. Supply list available.
Please note: This class will be held at the Point Richmond Community Center.
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beginning painting with modern masters
Instructor: Kristin Lerner
This class is all about abstraction and what paint can do. Study three women abstract painters: Helen Frankenthaler, Susan Rothenberg, and Cecily Brown and their painting methods. Theme development and symbolism in abstraction will be discussed along with painting basics including color theory and composition. Demonstrations on paint handling techniques given. Home assignments and keeping an image journal will be discussed. Materials list available. All levels welcome.
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memory drawing with oil pastels
Instructor: Hilda Robinson
Free yourself from source drawing. Draw things youve seen, experienced and lived. Using oil pastels, a direct medium that allows speed and freedom of color application, learn working techniques that help expand your ability to build compositions from memory and put to paper past experiences and personal memories. Materials list available.
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life drawing
Designed for self-directed figure study from a live model. A monitor will guide the model through a series of short to longer poses; there is no instructor. This lab is appropriate for students who wish to work independently in drawing or painting medium of their choice. Oil paints not permitted. Minimum 10 students sign up and bring a friend! See drop-in policy for restrictions.
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intermediate / advanced painting
This is a class for intermediate or advanced painters to develop their own unique voice. Instruction includes individual critiques, demonstrations, technical advice and feedback. Students may work in any water-based painting media and/or mixed media. Through studio work, demonstrations, technical support, individual critiques and class exercises, students will develop their voices and increase the overall effectiveness of their artwork.
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introduction to the art of Persian miniature
Instructor: Afsaneh Khalil
This is an introduction to painting traditional Persian miniatures. Persian art history as well as design used for both classical and modern miniatures will be discussed. Students will learn a variety of patterns and painting techniques using gouache. Materials discussed during class but bring a sketchbook and a #7 mechanical pencil to the first meeting. Students will complete one miniature by the end of the session.
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FREE!!
Persian miniature painting demo
Come see what the art of painting traditional Persian miniatures is all about. Overview of class given including a peek at Persian history and design. Bring your sketch sketch book and pencil if you wish and explore this time honored art form. Then register for the class that begins Oct 4.
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Students enrolled in classes F1P F6P are entitled to 3 additional hours of studio time per class each week during scheduled Open Studio hours. All students must sign in upon arrival at the studio and take responsibility to keep the studio clean and safe.
outdoor sketching & painting: Port Costa
Instructor: Annette Goldberg
Work in the medium of your choice and discover the charms of Port Costa. Learn about important elements in art including line, shape, value and color while working outside. Class starts with demonstration by instructor followed by individual attention to students and finishing with critique. Materials list and driving directions available at registration.
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art as healing:
breast cancer awareness workshop for everyone
Instructor: Annette Goldberg
Come honor ourselves and others who have been touched by Breast Cancer and explore the beauty of art. Relax and work naturally with a variety of materials and experience creative expression as a source of renewal. Guidance from instructor will include an introduction, a look at artwork examples and a demonstration using art materials. Materials fee: $10
Please note: The Oct 25 workshop will be held at the Point Richmond Community Center.
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encaustic painting
Discover the possibilities inherent in wax painting. Learn to use heated, pigmented beeswax and explore brushing, fusing, scraping, layering, collage/assemblage and xerox transfer. Bring any collage materials or drawings to incorporate into paintings. Supply list available at registration. A materials fee of $65 includes 2 panels & is due to instructor at class meeting. Additional panels available for $5 each. Bring a bag lunch. Minimum 8 students.
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card-a-thon: collage small works
Instructor: Annette Goldberg
Make cards and other small works on paper using paint, ink, drawing materials and a wide variety of textured, color and decorative papers. Bring materials that inspire you. Discarded paintings are terrific to tear, cut & paste. Some materials supplied. All levels welcome. List of suggested materials provided upon registration. Bring a bag lunch.
Please note: The Nov 8 workshop will be held at the Point Richmond Community Center
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drawing circus the figure
This is not your ordinary figure drawing event. This is a rendezvous with
the unexpected and a continuous drawing work-out in an experimental,
ever-changing environment. There will be an active model, at times in
costume. Music and energy fill the room with theatrical lighting, from
bright to colored to dark. Materials list available. Model fee included.
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