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CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

CARTOONING ~ DRAWING ~ BLACK ZENDALAINTRO TO ZENTANGLE ~ PHOTOGRAPHY ~ PLEIN AIRRENAISSANCE WATERCOLOR ZENTANGLE II: BEYOND THE BASICS ~  ONGOING PROGRAMS ~ CURRENT EXHIBIT ~ 2015 ALAMEDA ON CAMERA ARTISTS ~ CALL FOR ART ~ SATELLITE GALLERY ~ SPONSORS ~ VOLUNTEER

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


Saturday, May 9
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm


Next workshop:
Friday, May 15
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
(More May workshops) 


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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Zendala Drawing by Grace Mendez

 1-Day Workshop
Black Zendala with Colored Ink
with Grace Mendez, Certified Zentangle® Teacher


Saturday, May 16
10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Fee: $45 Members
          $55 Non-members


Prereq:  Intro to Zentangle Drawing

Explore the possibilities with colored gel pens and black Zendala tiles.


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Zentangle Drawing by Grace Mendez

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

Saturday, June 6

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

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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    Gourd Drawing by Margaret W. Fago

6 Sessions
Drawing Dynamics
with Margaret W. Fago


June 8, 22, 29 July 6, 13, 20


Mondays, 2 - 4 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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Untitled watercolor by John Hewitt

2 Day Plein Air Workshop
Watercolor: With the Emphasis on Color with John Hewitt

Saturday & Sunday
August 8 & 9
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fee: $200 Members

         $240 Non-members

Free yourself from the tyranny of detail as you build a new reality with the language of art.

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The Early Bird Gets the Run by Juan D. Cruz

2015 Alameda On Camera

February 3 - May 30

View the Award-winning artwork here.

Take a
peek at some of the artwork in this year's exhibit, but visit the Center to see the exhibit in its entirety.

Old Town Square by Chris Rochette

1-Day Workshop
Using Your Digital Camera
with Chris Rochette

Sunday, May 17
1:00 pm -  4:00 pm

Fee: $60 Members
          $80 Non-members


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

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Renaissance drawing by Grace Mendez

1-Day Workshop
Renaissance
Grace Mendez
, Certified Zentangle Teacher

Saturday, May 16
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Fee: $45 Members
         $55 Non-members

Prereq:
Intro to Zentangle Drawing


Combine the components of Renaissance drawing with the Zentangle method

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Zentangle drawing by Grace Mendez

 1-Day Workshop
Beyond the Basics: Zentangle II with Grace Mendez, Certified Zentangle® Teacher

Saturday, June 6
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Fee: $45 Members
         $55 Non-members


Prereq:  Intro to Zentangle Drawing


Learn additional string variations and easy resources for inspiration.

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City Sunset by Margaret W. Fago

6 Sessions
Color Dynamics in Watercolor
with
Margaret W. Fago

Beginning - Intermediate
Mondays, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

June 8, 22, 29 & July 6, 13, 20


Fees: $120 Members
        
   $150 Non-members


Intermediate - Advanced
Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

June 9, 23, 30 & July 7, 14, 21


Fees: $120 Members
        
   $150 Non-members

Come develop your painting voice while learning watercolor techniques.


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Life Drawing ~ Weekly Sessions with Model (no instructor)
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm

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Poetry at the Bette
Hosted by Jeanne Lupton
Every 2nd & 4th Saturday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Alameda Poetry Writers' Workshop
Hosted by Vince Storti
Every 2nd Thursday of the month
7:00 pm - 9:00 p

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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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Alameda Island Poetry Reading

Wednesday, May 6

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Featured Readers:
  • Ellie Dodds and Sophia Moore
  • The Mighty Pens
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The Artwork of Linda Colnett
March 16 through the beginning of July

Reception: Friday, March 20
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Eyewise Optometry

2651 Blanding, Suite B, Alameda
 

The Alameda On Camera 48 Selected Artists:
 
Chris Adamson; Bonnie Blake-Drucker; Michele Bock; Bonnie Randall Boller; Jonathan Butts; Ginnie Chabre; Jennifer Cook; Juan D. Cruz; Jeff Cullen; Diane Dulmage; Susan Dunn; Jeff Dunn; Laurel Early; Stephen Elbert; Fran Estrada; Theresa Fahlgren; Don Feria; Donalyne Fuller; Micheal Gifford; Taggart Gorman; Nan Gray; John Griffin; Susan Lea Hackett; Jeffrey Heyman; Bob Hirschfeld; Barbara James; Eva Kintzer; Lynn Larocca; Cha Levias; Charles Lucke; Karen Braun Malpas; Saint Marko; Deborah Medvick; BZ Meyers; Alyx Morgan; Ron Parini; Sabrina Cascos Peterson; Emil Petrinic; Chris Rochette; Craig P. Smith; David Stevenson; Terry Telles; Xan Walker; Carl Weingarten; Amos White;  Tony Williams; Steven Zegas; and Philip Zike
 

CALL FOR ARTTISTS & POSTCARD ART

Call for Artists: 2015 Alameda Plein Air Paintout
Application Deadline: Monday, April 27


Apply Online Now!


Call for Postcard Art: Contact Genie Scott

Call for Artists: Wild Life
Receiving Day: May 31


Read more by clicking on Wild Life postcard on homepage slideshow

Call for Postcard Art: Contact Genie Scott
Opportunities:

2015 Artwork Purchase Program by the Alameda County Arts Commission Application Deadline: May 15, 2015

East Bay Open Studio 2015 


SHOUT! For Women Veterans

Headlands Center for the Arts (CA), Call for  San Francisco Bay Area Painters

Marin Society of Artists (CA), Call for California, Oregon, & Washington Artists

Visit here for details and deadlines.
 
Looking to make a difference right here in Alameda? Join other people just like you who love the arts and want to support creativity and nurture arts in our community. As Frank Bette Center continues to grow, we rely on our volunteers to help us keep things running smoothly.  We invite you to explore our volunteer opportunities and discover the right program for you.  Read more...



 
Thanks to our

sponsors for the

2015  Alameda

On Camera 



 
Thanks to our

2014 Plein Air

Paintout
 
Sponsors

All classes and workshops subject to change or cancellation.  Pre-registration is recommended.  Please visit our website for list of current offerings or call the Center at 510-523-6957.  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.

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