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Nancy Collins
Nancy  Collins is a full time water colorist. Teaching is one of her passions.  “Opening doors for others who would like to paint is fun!  Everyone can learn to paint, all you need is a tour guide, and that’s my job as an instructor.” She has been showcased in American Artist magazine and Watercolor Magic. Her work has hung abroad in the "Art in the Embassy Program" as well as a one woman show at Stanford University. Nancy has also judged national and international shows.  She teaches continuing education class throughout the United States. Check out Nancy's website here!
 
Tangled hair portrait by Grace Mendez
 
1-Day Workshop
Tangled Hair Portrait
with Grace Mendez

Saturday, March 18
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Fee:
$65 Members; $75 Non-members


Learn how to create a minimalist watercolor portrait with patterned hair or scarf.


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


April 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 8, 15
Mondays, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Fee:
$120 Members; $162 Non-members


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

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


Saturday, April 15
 
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Next Workshop:
Saturday, April 29


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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Abstract monoprint by Grace Mendez

1-Day Workshop
Abstract Monoprints
with a
Gelli® Arts Plate with Grace Mendez

Saturday, April 15
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm


Fee: 
$45 Members; $55 Non-members 

Create several abstract monoprints with a Gelli Arts Plate in this fast paced workshop.

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Memory sticks by Jan Stamos

1-Day Workshop
Memory Sticks with Jan Stamos
 
Sunday, April 30
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm


Fee:
$25 Members; $30 Non-members


$15 Materials fee


Create a cinnamon memory stick with a variety of ribbons, fabrics, yarns, charm, beads, etc.

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Orange 01 by Nancy Collins

2-Day Workshop
Beyond Color Theory
with Nancy Collins


Saturday & Sunday, April 22 & 23
9:30 am - 4:30 pm


Fee: 
2-Days: $200; 1-Day: $135


Learn the characteristics of watercolors and how to be a successful painter.

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Writer and instructor,  Deborah Medvick

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


March 25, Apr. 1, 8, 22, 29 & May 6
Saturdays, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm


Fee:  $150 Members;
          $175 Non-members


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

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City Sunset by Margaret W. Fago

6 Sessions
Color Dynamics in Watercolor
with
Margaret W. Fago


Beginning - Intermediate
April 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 8, 15
Mondays, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm


Intermediate - Advanced
April 11, 18, 25 & May 2, 9, 16
Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Fees: $120 Members; $162 Non-members


Come develop your painting voice while learning watercolor techniques.

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Painterly monoprint by Grace Mendez

1-Day Workshop
Painterly Monoprints with a Gelli® Arts Plate with Grace Mendez

Saturday,  April 15
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Fee:
$65 Members; $75 Non-members


Create bright and colorful monoprints with a Gelli Plate, acrylic paints and a brush or two.

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Painting a still life in Bruce's studio
 
1-Day Workshop
Creating a Compelling Still Life Painting with Bruce Katz
 
Saturday, April 29
10::00 am – 4:00 pm

Fee:
$75 Members; $80 Non-members


Learn the process of painting a still life subject from life.  Oils or acrylics.

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Janet Lenore, instructor
6 Sessions
Ukulele for Beginners ~ Not For Absolute Beginners with
Janet Lenore


April 10, 17, 24 & May 8, 15, 22
Mondays, 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm


Fee:
$125 Members; $135 Non-members


Improve on your basic ukulele skills and  more.

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Fun Color Tips and Tricks

Nancy Collins Free Watercolor Demo!

Saturday, April 8
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

 
We all recognize beauty when we see it, now you need a new vocabulary to translate it to a piece of paper.  Here is my challenge to you.  Come to my demo and let me get you started with painting in watercolor.
Green by Nancy Collins
Life Drawing ~ Weekly Sessions with Model (no instructor)
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
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Alameda Island Poetry Reading
Hosted by Nanette Deetz
Every 1st Wednesday of the month
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Acoustic Jam
Facilitated by Janet Lenore
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
7:00 PM - 8:30 pm 

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Alameda Poetry Writers' Workshop
Hosted by Mary Loughran and Marilyn Flower
Every 2nd 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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 Call for Art: Complementary Colors Exhibit
 
Intake: Sunday, June 4, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
 

 Theme: Blue vs. orange, red vs. Green, Purple vs. yellow, compatible, lead character,

minor character, colors, harmony, contrast, vibrant, dull  

 
Exhibit: June 9~August 5 

Opening Reception: Friday, June 9, from  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

 


Quiet Exhibit 


Open through Saturday, April 1

 
In our Signature Gallery:
 
Looking Back at the 60’s Civil Rights Movement:  Photographs by Howard Harawitz

Runs until Saturday, April 1
 
 
Photograph by Howard Harawitz

Sponsored by
 


2017 Alameda On Camera
 
April 7 - June 3

Opening Reception:

Friday, April 14

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
To & From Church by Kathryne Hurtado, 2017 AOC Marketing Award 

 
Artist Deepa Kataria 

February 6 - May 26 

 

Eyewise Optometry

2651 Blanding, Suite B

Alameda (near Nob Hill Grocery

 
Pier 39 by Deepa Kataria, oil on canvas

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sponsors for the

2016  Plein Air

Paintout





 
Thanks to our

2016 Alameda

On Camera 

Sponsors

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of Alameda!

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