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 WINTER CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

ALTERED BOOK ART JOURNALBASICS OF OIL PASTEL ~ BEYOND COLOR THEORY ~ CARTOONING ~ DRAWING DYNAMICS ~ INTRO TO ZENTANGLE ~ OIL PAINTINGSTILL LIFE PAINTING ~  UKULELE ~   WATERCOLOR WRITING WORKSHOP ~ ZENTANGLE-INSPIRED ART WITH COLORED PENCIL ~ ONGOING PROGRAMS ~ CURRENT EXHIBITS ~ SATELLITE GALLERY ~ UPCOMING EXHIBIT ~ CALLS FOR ARTSPECIAL EVENT  SPONSORS ~ JOIN! ~ VOLUNTEER 

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


Saturday, January 28
 
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Next Workshop:
Saturday, February 4


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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Altered book art journal by Grace Mendez
 
1-Day Workshop
Altered Book Art Journal with
Grace Mendez
 
Saturday, January 28
2::00 pm – 5:00 pm
 
Fee:
$65 Members; $75 Non-members
 

Turn a discarded or rescued hardcover book into a one of kind sketchbook.

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City Sunset by Margaret W. Fago

6 Sessions
Color Dynamics in Watercolor
with
Margaret W. Fago


Beginning - Intermediate
Feb. 13, 20, 27 & Mar. 6, 13, 20
Mondays, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm


Intermediate - Advanced
Feb. 14, 21, 28 & Mar. 7, 14, 21
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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Zentangle Drawing by Grace Mendez

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

Saturday,  February 18
10:00 am - 12:00 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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Mixed media art journal by Grace Mendez

1-Day Workshop
Zentangle Inspired Art with Colored Pencil with Grace Mendez
 
Saturday, February 18
10:00 am – 1:00 pm


Fee:
$45 Members; $55 Non-members


Prereq: Intro to Zentangle Drawing


Learn how to use colored pencils to add additional interest to your tangles.

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Sunset 03 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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Janet Lenore, ukulele instructor
 
6 Sessions
Ukulele Classes for Beginners
with Janet Lenore


Jan. 30, Feb. 13, 20, 27 & 
Mar. 13, 20

Mondays, 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Fee: $125 Members;
         $135 Non-members


Learn everything you need to be on your way to playing songs on your ukulele.

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Morning at the Rocky Coast
by Marshall Hasbrouck

Oil Painting Classes
with Marshall Hasbrouck

Saturdays, February 4 and 18
9:00 am - 11:30 am


Fee for 2 sessions: 

$60Members;
$70 Non-members


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


Feb. 13, 20, 27 & Mar. 6, 13, 20
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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Writer and instructor,  Deborah Medvick

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


Mar. 4, 11, 18, 15 & Apr. 1, 8
Saturdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 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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Winter Hills by Doug Lawler

1-Day Workshop
Basics of Oil Pastel on Paper with Doug Lawler

Thursday,  February 16
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Fee: $135 per student


A hands on class on the basics of oil pastel. Materials provided by instructor. Beginners welcome.

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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, March 25
10::00 am – 4:00 pm

Jan. 28 Workshop - waiting list only
 
Fee:
$75 Members; $80 Non-members


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

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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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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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Secret Art Sale

Friday, Jan. 27 ~ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday, Jan 28 & 29

11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Call for Applications
11th Annual Alameda On Camera

Early Application Deadline for Adults  ends this
Sunday, Jan. 22 at 5:00 pm

Late deadline for Adults: Sunday, Feb. 5
Application deadline for Youth: Sunday, Feb. 5
High Street Bridge by Barbara James, Call for Art Award
Quiet Exhibit ~ February 2 - April 1

Theme:  Hear the earth, calm, happy, smell the roses, dawn, dusk, moonlight,  outer space, opposites like: loud, raucous, hurried

Intake: Sunday Jan. 29, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Opening Reception: Feb. 10, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm


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What's the Point? 

Photographs by invited Alameda On

Camera photographers.



Exhibit up through 

Saturday, January 28
 
                                                                                                                          Photograph by Fred Fago
In Our Signature Gallery:

Forces at Play ~ photographs and poetry  by Emmanuel Williams  

Exhibit up through Saturday, January 28

 
Artist Deepa Kataria 

February 6 - May 26 

 
Reception: Friday, February 17

6:00 pm -  8:00 pm

 
Hosted by Dr. Alex Lukens, owner of

Eyewise Optometry

2651 Blanding, Suite B

Alameda (near Nob Hill Grocery

 
Pier 39 by Deepa Kataria, oil on canvas
In Our Signature Gallery:
 
Clausen House Exhibit

February 2 - April 1

Opening Reception:

Friday, February 10
7
:00 pm - 9:00 pm
                                                                                                                                            Image by Vicki D.

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Thanks to our

sponsors for the

2016  Plein Air

Paintout





 
Thanks to our

2016 Alameda

On Camera 

Sponsors

Thank you to
eon Computer Technologies
of Alameda!

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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