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CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

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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


Accepting late registration at prorated fee in both classes.

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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Morning at the Rocky Coast
by Marshall Hasbrouck

Ongoing Oil Painting Classes
with Marshall Hasbrouck

Beginning September 10

Every Saturday
9:00 am - 11:00 am


Fee for 6 sessions: 

$200 Members;
$210 Non-members


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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MANDALA STONES
Painted mandala stone by Grace Mendez

1-Day Workshop
Painted Mandala Stones with
Grace Mendez
 
Tuesday, September 13
6::30 pm – 8:30 pm
 
Fee:
$45 Members; $55 Non-members

 
Turn a plain stone into a special work of art.


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Writer and instructor,  Deborah Medvick

6-Week Workshops
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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Zentangle Drawing by Grace Mendez

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

Saturday, October 1
2:00 pm - 4:00 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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Altered book art journal by Grace Mendez
 
1-Day Workshop
Altered Book Art Journal with
Grace Mendez
 
Tuesday, October 11
6::00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Fee:
$65 Members; $75 Non-members

 
Turn a discarded or rescued hardcover book into sketchbook for your artwork.


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Crab Cove Fishing Boat by Mark Monsarrat
 
2-Day Workshop
Atmospheric Plein Air Painting with
Mark Monsarrat
 
Saturday & Sunday
October 15 & 16
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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    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

Accepting late registration at prorated fee.

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


Saturday, August 27
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 by Grace Mendez

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

Fridays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

September 9, 16, 23, 30

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, September 18
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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Monoprint by Grace Mendez

1-Day Workshop
Monoprints with a Gelli® Plate with Grace Mendez
 
Saturday, October 1
10::00 am – 1:00 pm


Fee:
$65 Members; $75 Non-members


Learn how to make acrylic monoprints without a press using a Gelli Arts printing plate.

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Mixed media meander book by Grace Mendez
 
1-Day Workshop
Mixed Media Meander Book with
Grace Mendez
 
Tuesday, October 4
6::00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Fee:
$65 Members; $75 Non-members
 

Flip and fold a no-sew book into a beautiful art journal.

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Mandala by Grace Mendez

4-Week Series
Mandala Practice with
Grace Mendez
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Saturdays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Oct. 15, 22, 29 and Nov. 5


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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Matchbox art by Grace Mendez
 
1-Day Workshops
Matchbox Art with Grace Mendez

 
Porto Collection
Saturday, October 15
2::00 pm – 5:00 pm
 
Ventana Collection
Saturday, October 22
2::00 pm – 5:00 pm

 

Fee per workshop:
$65 Members; $75 Non-members

 
Create a collection of colorful mini artworks using matchboxes and an assortment of detailed imagery. Learn three styles per workshop.
 
Porto Collection ~
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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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Poetry and Prose
Hosted by Jeanne Lupton & Deborah Medvick
Every 2nd  Saturday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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2016

Alameda En Plein Air


Exhibit



August 12 - October 1



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Crab Cove Sunrise by Mark Monsaratt, 2015 PAPo Award
  Alameda On Camera
Diamond Celebration


Highlighting past award winners
 
Closes Saturday, 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 
Frank Bette Satellite Gallery at

Eyewise Optometry


2651 Blanding, Suite B

 

Sailing the Bay

by 

Margaret Fago and Fred Fago
 
  Exhibit on display until

   mid-November

 

Purple Spinnaker by Fred Fago, photo
Red and Black by Margaret Fafo, watercolor


 
In our Signature Gallery:

The Golden Project

October 14 -  October 30
Opening Reception: Friday, October 14
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

 
One photographer, Chris Adamson and one plein air painter, Mark Monsarrat captured the seasons in Alleghany, a Sierra foothills gold mining town.
Spring in Alleghany
 
      Photograph by Chris Adamson                                     Plein air painting by Mark Monsarrat
                Call for Art: Up

Theme:  Open up, up and down, load up, act up, startup, wake up, let up, pull up, grown up, shake up, think up, meet up, mash up, onward and upward.

Intake: Sunday,  October 2
                11:00 am - 5:00 pm



Up Exhibit: Friday, October 7 - December 24

Opening Reception:
Friday October 14
                                         7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

 
CALL FOR POSTCARD ART: Up Exhibit ~ Send jpeg (300 dpi, at least 7" in one dimension) to Communications.  Submission deadline:  Monday, August 29.

Please sign up to Volunteer for the Alameda En Plein Air Exhibit! Just click on the SignUp button above.  Thanks for your loyal support!  If you have questions, please visit FrankBetteCenter.
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.
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