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FALL 2024Art Classes
Register early for all classes.(Then you won't be disappointed if your class is full or canceled.)Registration starts August 7 @ 8amCLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Embodied Art: The Ethereal Embodied Self Portrait Experience - 4 classes The body does not lie but sometimes it needs a creative outlet. Come and discover what your body is saying by creating a dynamic life-size artistic representation of what your body is experiencing in this moment. No previous art experience is necessary. The class will conclude with an empowering (and optional) group display.
Lab fee of $10.00 is to be paid to the instructor.067221 M 9/23-10/21 9-Noon Room 107 Reg $85 Seniors $76.50 Warren ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mosaic Art Workshop - 8 classes There is something for everyone in this Mosaic workshop. While working at your own pace, on the projects of your choice, beginners and experienced artists alike can explore mosaic craft and find inspiration from each other. The class is monitored by an instructor who directs newbies and supports the experienced. While most work with glass, experiments with ceramics and other creative materials is encouraged. Open yourself to the world of mosaics! A fee of $25 is to be paid to the instructor. Students may have additional material costs depending on their projects. Limited enrollment.
*No class 10/14
280522 M 9/9-11/11* 1-4pm Room 108 Reg $170 Seniors $153 Zuckerman ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor - 10 classes Refine your mastery of watercolor in this dynamic intermediate/advanced course designed to elevate your artistic practice to new heights. Emphasis will be placed on honing design elements and refining individual projects, empowering participants to develop a distinctive artistic voice and style. This course offers a platform for artists to challenge themselves, exchange ideas, and cultivate a deeper understanding of the medium within a supportive community of peers. Whether you are looking to refine your technique, expand your artistic horizons, or pursue new avenues of expression, join us as we embark on a journey of artistic exploration and growth in the captivating world of watercolor.
067126 M 9/9-12/2 12:30-3:30pm Room 107 Reg $210 Seniors $189 Baaten ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Beginning Watercolor - 10 classes Discover the world of watercolors and ignite your creative spirit in this introductory course. Through engaging demonstrations, personalized guidance, and constructive critiques, we will delve into essential techniques such as mastering brush strokes, understanding wet versus dry brush methods, experimenting with color combinations, and crafting compositions across a range of subjects.
067128 W 09/11-12/13 12:30-3:30pm Room 107 Reg $210 Seniors $189 Baaten ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Art Studio - 9 classes Join us for an in-person Artist Lab and Open Studio! This is a fun, friendly space to work on your own projects at your own pace at your own table! Enjoy the creativity and camaraderie of fellow artists and be inspired. We offer ideas, source material, enthusiasm, and supportive feedback, if requested. All mediums welcome—paint, collage, pens, pencils, digital, needle craft. Sign up now and give yourself this special time to work on your art! (No classes 10/16-11/6, and on 11/27.) 280422 W 9/11-12/13 1-4pm Room 108 Reg$190/Seniors$171 Henderson --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oils or Acrylics Painting (Landscape and Portrait Painting) - 5/4 classes
This class is designed for beginning, intermediate and beyond guest. Learn to expand your creativity and art education while having fun. Paint from photos of your choice. Learn strong composition by lectures, and how to attain accurate color, values, and representation through painting demonstrations and individual instruction, including critiques. Powerpoint lectures on various forms of composition and a portrait video is available upon request and is encouraged for further advancement toward professionalism. Please view the instructor's website at www.garybergren.com Session 1 - 5 classes 067421 T 9/10-10/8 6:30-9pm Room 107 Reg$90/Seniors$92 Bergren 067424 Th 9/12-10/10 9:30-12:30pm Room 107 Reg$110/Seniors$99 Bergren Session 2 - 4 classes 067423 T 10/15-11/5 6:30-9pm Room 107 Reg$70/Seniors$63 Bergren 067426 Th 10/17-11/7 9:30-12:30pm Room 107 Reg$90/Seniors$81 Bergren --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fundamentals of Drawing and Beyond - 5/4 classes This drawing course is designed to increase your visual awareness and attain methods to help create line and the effect of three dimensional drawings while having fun. Drawing is fundamental to most forms of art. We will explore the use of line, value, form, perspective, texture, and proportions throughout various drawing exercises. Guests will have group and individual instruction. Demonstrations and lectures will be given to educating each Guest. We will work from photographs of your choice, as well as occasional still lifes. Many class projects are geared for beginners and intermediate Guests. Advanced and intermediate Guests are also welcome to work on their own personal projects to further perfect their skills. Please view instructor's website at www.garybergren.com 067620 Th 9/12-10/10 1:15-3:45pm Room 107 Reg $90/Seniors $81 Bergren 067623 Th 10/17-11/7 1:15-3:45pm Room 107 Reg $70/Seniors $63 Bergren ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Acrylic & Oil Painting Lab - 10 classes Need help with a project? Find you need more time to finish projects? This time is for you to work on any project and have an experienced instructor and professional artist available to assist you. Prerequisite: Painting experience. *No class 11/10 280222 F 9/13-11/15 9-Noon Room 107 Reg $210/Seniors $171 Antkowiak ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discoveries through Art, Journaling, and the Haiku Moment - 3 classes Invite your inner artist to emerge as we explore the ancient ways of haiku, a concise three-line poetic form of Japanese origins, and art/collage/journaling – simple and profound ways of personal expression. Experience guided Qigong meditation to arouse your imagination and senses, then express your discoveries through words and visual images. Between classes, you are encouraged to explore in nature and express your “haiku moments” in your art-journal. All levels welcome.
Lab fee of $15.00 is to be paid to the instructor.
270820 T 11/5-11/19 1-4pm Room 105 Reg $65/Seniors $58.50 Elise & Kaleo Ching No School/Fall Holidays: 10/14, 11/11, 11/25-11/29 Del Valle Education Center, 1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek