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  CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

ART JOURNALING COLLAGE TECHNIQUES ~ ART JOURNALING ON THE GOBOOK CLUB: INTUITIVE PAINTING ~ CARTOONING ~ DRAWING DYNAMICS ~ INTRODUCTION TO ZENTANGLE DRAWING ~ MONOPRINTS WITH GELLI PLATE ~ PORTFOLIO AND PAGES ART JOURNALSTILL LIFE PAINTING OUTDOORS UNDER THE SEA: ZENTANGLE-INSPIRED ART ~ WATERCOLOR WRITING WORKSHOP ~ FEATURED INSTRUCTOR ~  ONGOING PROGRAMS PLEIN AIR PAINTING DEMO CURRENT EXHIBITS UPCOMING EXHIBIT SATELLITE GALLERIES ~ PLEIN AIR PAINTING OPPORTUNITY ~ 2017 PLEIN AIR PAINTOUT ARTISTS   SPONSORS ~ JOIN! ~ VOLUNTEER 

Writer and instructor, Deborah Medvick
 
Deborah Medvick works with authors in developing and editing manuscript content. She also coaches individuals and groups in the writing process. A professional writer for 25 years, Deborah has assisted the American Cancer Society, legislative leaders, a state department of education, Ketchum Public Relations, the Judicial Council of California, American Institute of Architects, and many others. She hosts the monthly Poetry and Prose Corner at the Frank Bette Center for the Arts.

Intuitive Painting Workshop book by  
Alena Hennessy

 6 Week Series
Book Club: Intuitive Painting with 
Grace Mendez

Fridays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
June 23, 30 & July 7, 14, 21, 28


Fee: 
$170 Members; $195 Non-members 

Work through the projects and exercises in the book, Intuitive Painting Workshop by Alena Hennessy.  If you love color, this is the class for you. 

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PORTFOLIO ART JOURNAL

Portfolio art journal by Grace Mendez

1-Day Workshop
Portfolio and Pages Art Journal with 
Grace Mendez

Saturday, June 24
10:00 am - 1:00 pm


Fee: 
$65 Members; $75 Non-members 

With one sheet of paper,  create a portfolio with lots of loose pages for art journaling.

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Art journal collage by Grace Mendez

1-Day Workshop
Art Journaling Collage Techniques with Grace Mendez


Saturday, July 8
10:00 am – 1:00 pm         

Fee:
$55 Members; $65 Non-members


Integrate collage and art journaling to create  layered art journal spreads.


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


July 10, 17, 24 & Aug. 14, 21, 28
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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Zentangle drawing by Grace Mendez
 
1-Day Workshop
Introduction to Zentangle® 
Drawing with Grace Mendez, Certified Zentangle Teacher

Saturday, July 22
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fee:
$45 Members; $55 Non-members


Create beautiful abstract images using repetitive patterns.

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Monoprint by Grace Mendez

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

Saturday, July 29
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Fee:
$65 Members; $75 Non-members


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

2 Sessions Available!


July 22, 29 & Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26
Saturdays, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

July 25 & Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 19
Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm


Fee per session: 
$175  Members; $195 Non-members


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


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


Saturday, June 24
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Next Workshop: Saturday, July 15

                                  2:30 pm - 4:30 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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ART JOURNAL ON THE GO
Art journal by Grace Mendez
 
1-Day Workshop
Art Journaling On the Go

Saturday, June 24
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Fee:
$40 Members; $50 Non-members


Learn how to make an essential travel kit for on-the-go art making. 

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City Sunset by Margaret W. Fago

6 Sessions
Color Dynamics in Watercolor
with
Margaret W. Fago


Beginning - Intermediate
July 10, 17, 24 & Aug. 14, 21, 28
Mondays, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm


Intermediate - Advanced
July 11, 18, 25 & Aug. 15, 22, 29
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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Still life painting by Bruce Katz
 
1-Day Workshop
Painting the Still Life Outdoors with Bruce Katz
 
Saturday, July 15
10::00 am – 4:00 pm

Fee:
$75 Members; $80 Non-members

Medium: Oil (Acrylic or water-based paints fine)


Learn the fundamentals of still life painting and those of plein air painting.

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Zentangle-inspired art by Grace Mendez

1-Day Workshop
Under the Sea: Zentangle Inspired Art with Grace Mendez,
Certified Zentangle® Teacher

Saturday, July 22
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm


Fee:
$45 Members; $55 Non-members


Prerequisite of Introduction to Zentangle Drawing


Integrate writing into your art journal pages with a variety of tips and techniques.

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If you don't see a class or workshop you would like offered, please send suggestions to programs.
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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Vaqueros Spirit by Nancy Roberts


Complementary Colors Exhibit

June 9 - August 5

Mid-Show Reception: Friday, July 14

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
In our Signature Gallery:

 
Landscapes: East & West


Watercolor paintings by

Kris Warrenburg

Runs until Sunday, July 9
In our Signature Gallery:

Alameda Snapshots

Watercolor paintings by

Candace Rowe

July 14 - August 6

Reception: Friday, July 14
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
          Pink Shopping Bags by Beth Bourland                              The Fighting Roosters of the Philippines
                                                                                                                                     
by George Powell 

 

Artists' Reception for Beth Bourland and George Powell

Friday, June 23 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
 
Eyewise Optometry

2561 Blanding Ave., Suite B, near Nob Hill Grocery
 
The Lodge Art Gallery

Images of Alameda by photographer, Charles Lucke
 
currently on exhibit
Opening reception: TBA

The Lodge at Harbor Bay 
801 Island Drive, Alameda, CA 94502   
Viewing hours are 10 am - 5 pm daily

 

Plein Air Painting Demo

with artist Nancy Seamons Crookston


Friday July 14 

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

at The Lodge

(in the back patio, overlooking the Lagoon)

801 Island Drive, Alameda, CA 94502
Jay Walking by Nancy Seamons Crookston                                            Read more...
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2017 Alameda

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Sponsors




 
Thanks to our

sponsors for the

2016  Plein Air

Paintout

Thank you to
eon Computer Technologies
of Alameda!

All classes and workshops are 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 or have any questions, please contact programs.
 
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