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    WINTER 2025
     
    ART Classes

    Register early for all classes.
    (Then you won't be disappointed if your class is full or canceled.)
     
    Registration starts 11/20/24 @ 8am 
    CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION  
     
    Acrylics Painting - 8 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.
    280232 F 1/10-3/7 9-Noon Room 107 Reg$170/Seniors$153 Antkowiak
     
    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; and, needle craft. Sign up now and give yourself this special time to work on your art!
    280432 W 1/8-3/5 1-4pm Room 108 Reg$190/Seniors$171 Henderson
     
    Beginning Watercolor - 9 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.
    067138 W 1/8-3/5 12:30-3:30pm Room 107 Reg$190/Seniors$171 Baatem
     
    Copper Relief Sculpture - 6 classes

    Learn the technical aspect/process of tooling light metals. Learn to thoroughly tool the metal including developing raised/embossed and recessed areas and working neatly with this unusual process. Develop aesthetic sensibility in creating a pleasing composition (use of space). Learn finishing techniques including antiquing, polishing, and mounting artwork.

    Copper Relief Sculpture Examples: https://bit.ly/CopperReliefSculptureExamples

    Lab fee of $15.00 is to be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class.
     067130  M 1/6-2/24   12:30-3pm Room 106  Reg$110/Seniors$99 Curson 
     
    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 necessary. Class will conclude with an empowering (and optional) group display.

    Lab fee of $10.00 is to be paid to the instructor.

    Please note: Class will not be held 2/17/2025.
     067231  M  1/27-2/24 10-Noon  Room 107  Reg$60/Seniors$54 Warren 
     
    Folded Book Art - 2 classes

    Create a sculpture out of a book! This is such an easy and relaxing process, the result of which will amaze your friends! Choose your pattern, measure and mark the pages, then start folding. You will be done in just a couple of class sessions.

    Book Folding Examples: https://bit.ly/FoldedBookArtExamples

    Lab fee of $5.00 is to be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class.
     067139 M  3/3-3/10   12:30-3pm Room 106  Reg$35/Seniors$31.50 Curson 
     
    Fundamentals of Drawing and Beyond While Having Fun - 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
    067630 Th 1/9-1/30 1:15-3:45pm Room 107 Reg$80/Seniors$72 Bergren
    067638 Th 2/9-2/27 1:15-3:45pm Room 107 Reg$80/Seniors$72 Bergren
     
    Intermediate/Advanced Watercolor - 9 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.
    067136 M 1/6-3/10 12:30-3:30pm Room 107 Reg$170/Seniors$153 Boaten
     
    Mosaic Art Workshop 

    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!

     

    Lab fee of $25.00 is to be paid to the instructor. Guests may have additional material costs depending on their projects.
     280532  M  1/16-3/10 1-4pm Room 108  Reg$170/Seniors$153  Zuckerman
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    Oils or Acrylics Painting (Landscape and Portrait Painting) - 4 classes      
    This class is designed for beginning, intermediate, and beyond Guests. 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 towards professionalism.   Please view instructor's website at www.garybergren.com 
    067434  Th 1/9-1/30 9:30-12:30pm Room 107  Reg$100/Seniors$90 Bergren
    067439 Th 2/6-2/27 9:30-12:30pm Room 107 Reg$100/Seniors$90 Bergren
     
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    Weaving for Beginners - 4 classes           
    The wonderful world of weaving awaits! Join us to learn the relaxing art of Fiber Coiled Basketry. Should you progress rapidly, go on to create a small tapestry. This art form is relaxing and fun, and you will leave with a lovely work of art! Click here for examples:

    Basketry: https://bit.ly/BasketryExample

     Tapestry: https://bit.ly/TapestryExample

     Lab fee of $15.00 cash is to be paid to the instructor at the beginning of class.

     
    067137 M  1/6-1/10 9-11:30am Room 1078 Reg $140/Seniors $126 Curson
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    Winter Holidays: 1/20, 2/14, 2/17 

    Del Valle Education Center, 1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek