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UPDATES AND HAPPENINGS
AT FRANK BETTE

CARTOONING ~ DRAWING DYNAMICS ~ INTRO TO ZENTANGLE ~ MANDALA PRACTICE ~ MIXED MEDIA ART JOURNAL ~ OIL PAINTING ~ PHOTOGRAPHY ~ PLEIN AIR PAINTING WORKSHOP  ~ WATERCOLOR ~  WRITING WORKSHOP ~ ONGOING PROGRAMS ~ RE-OPENING UPDATE ~ LIBRARY AOC EXHIBIT ~ PLEIN AIR PAINTOUT ~ SPONSORS ~ VOLUNTEER ~ JOIN!
The Frank Bette Center for the Arts is due to be re-opened during the first week of August.  
Check our website for the announcement of when the doors are finally opened to our members and public again!!
 
by Julia Munger Seelos
We look forward to  serving our community with offerings of classes/workshops, programs, exhibits and special events in our own building.

Thank you to all who have supported the Center through this trying time!
Crab Cove Fishing Boat by Mark Monsarrat
 
2-Day Workshop
Atmospheric Plein Air Painting with Mark Monsarrat
 
Saturday & Sunday
August 20 & 21
10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Fee:
$190 Members; $230 Non-members
(Daily option available)

Learn or improve your plein air painting skills with Mark Monsarrat’s easy 3-step, limited-palette approach as he guides you on your way.  All media welcome!

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Robot by Gary Francis
 
1-Day Workshops
Creative Cartooning
with Gary Francis

Saturday, August 13
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Next workshop:
Friday, August 19  
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Fee per workshop:
$45 Members; $55 Non-members
 
Learn to construct solid characters in classic Looney Tunes and Disney cartoon style.

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Morning at the Rocky Coast
by Marshall Hasbrouck

Ongoing Oil Painting Classes
with Marshall Hasbrouck

Classes resume September 10

Every Saturday
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Fee for 6 sessions: 
$200 Members;
$210 Non-members
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Cost per session: 
$35 Members; $40 Non-members 

Each session will cover some aspect of making pictures, such as color mixing, composition, still life and much more!

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Zentangle Drawing by Grace Mendez

1-Day Workshop
Introduction to Zentangle® Drawing with Grace Mendez, Certified Zentangle Teacher

New dates coming soon!

Fee:
$45 Members; $55 Non-members

Materials: $10.00 paid day of class

Learn to create beautiful abstract images using repetitive patterns.

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Art Journal by Grace Mendez

4-Week Series
Mixed Media Art Journaling for Beginners with Grace Mendez

New dates coming soon!

Fee:
$130 Members; $160 Non-members

Explore how to collect and store ideas, play with colors and materials and develop your unique style.

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Old Town Square by Chris Rochette

1-Day Workshop
Using Your Digital Camera
with Chris Rochette

Sunday, August 14
1:00 pm -  4:00 pm

Next Workshop: January 10, 2016

Fee:
$60 Members; $80 Non-members

 Learn the basics of your digital camera and how to manipulate its settings.

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    Gourd Drawing by Margaret W. Fago
 
6 Sessions
Drawing Dynamics
with Margaret W. Fago

Aug. 15, 22, 29 &  Sep. 12, 19, 26
Mondays, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Fee:
$120 Members; $150 Non-members

Learn how to create design and form through line, shading, black and white shapes and tonal values.

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City Sunset by Margaret W. Fago

6 Sessions
Color Dynamics in Watercolor
with Margaret W. Fago

Beginning - Intermediate
Aug. 15, 22, 29 &  Sep. 12, 19, 26
Mondays, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Intermediate - Advanced
Aug. 16, 23, 30 &  Sep. 13, 20, 27
Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Fee: $120 Members; $150 Non-members

Come develop your painting voice while learning watercolor techniques.

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Writer and instructor,  Deborah Medvick

6-Week Workshop
Your Story--A Gift of a Lifetime with 
Deborah Medvick

Two workshop schedules available!

Dates:  
Saturdays, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sep. 17, 24 and Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22

Mondays, ​7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sep. 19, 26 and Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24

Fee per workshop:  $130 Members; $150 Non-members

Express yourself with confidence and clarity, keep up your writing momentum, and make your story come alive.  

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Mandala by Grace Mendez

4-Week Series
Mandala Practice with
Grace Mendez,

New dates coming soon!

Fee: 
$130 Members; $160 Non-members

Explore a variety of ways of creating mandalas including free form and the use of a compass and protractor.

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Upcoming Workshops:

Mobile Photography:Camera & Editing Apps with Cha Levias

Grace Mendez Workshops:

Creating Monoprints with a Gelli® Plate
Painted Mandala Stones
Altered Book Art Journal
Mini Accordion Bookbinding
Día De Los Muertos Matchbox Altar
Alameda Island Poetry Reading
Hosted by Cathy Dana
Every 1st Wednesday of the month
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Alameda Poetry Writers' Workshop
Hosted by Mary Loughran & Marilyn Flower
Every 2nd Thursday of the month
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Storytelling
Hosted by Cathy Dana
Every 3rd Thursday of the month
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Poetry and Prose
Hosted by Jeanne Lupton & Deborah Medvick
Every 2nd  Saturday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Life Drawing ~ Weekly Sessions with Model (no instructor)
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
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The Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout begins this week on Monday, August 1.  Look for the artists ! They will be painting all over Alameda: on Park and Webster Streets, at the beach, at the marinas, in the park, and in your neighborhood.

The best time to see the artists in action is Tuesday morning from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at the Quick draw on Webster street (and two blocks on either side.)
PAINT ME!  Invite the artists to paint a portrait of your home, boat, business, garden or favorite view by getting on the Paint Me! list. (There are no guarantees that an artist will paint the scene you suggest and there is no obligation to purchase the painting if one is done.)  If you are interested, please contact Margaret at this lnk PAPo.
  Alameda On Camera
Diamond Celebration

Highlighting past award winners
 
  May 29 - August 27

Alameda Main Library  in the
Stafford Room
         
Edge of Dawn by Philip Zike, 2015 AOC Nature Award                        Free and open to the public 

Please sign up to Volunteer for Plein Air Paintout! Just click on the SignUp button above.  Thanks for your loyal support!  If you have questions, please visit FrankBetteCenter.
 
Other volunteer opportunities:

We are looking for a Membership Director and Facilities Director.  If you are interested, please contact Margaret Fago at president@frankbettecenter.org
Support the arts and the Frank Bette Center by becoming a member now! 

Help support the Center's  on-going commitment to enrich the creative life of our community.  Select the membership level that suits you and join now!




 
Thanks to our

sponsors for the

2016  Plein Air

Paintout





 
Thanks to our

2016 Alameda

On Camera 

Sponsors

All classes and workshops subject to change or cancellation.  Pre-registration is recommended.  Please visit our website for list of current offerings.  Your continued support for the artistic community is greatly appreciated.
Call for Instructors:  If you would like to teach a class or start a program, please visit our website for more information at FrankBetteCenter.org. If you would like to teach in your own studio space in collaboration with the Center, please contact programs.
Any questions, contact Yvonne
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