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  CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

ACRYLIC STILL LIFE ~ CARTOONING ~ CREATING A COMPELLING STILL LIFE ~ DRAWING DYNAMICS ~ GELLI PRINTING BASICS MOSAIC SINGLE SHEET BOOK WITH PEN AND INK DRAWINGS UKULELE CLASSES ~ WATERCOLOR DYNAMICS ~ WATERCOLOR: FINE ARTS STYLE FEATURED INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATION ~  UPCOMING WORKSHOP ONGOING PROGRAMS ~ CURRENT EXHIBITS ~ SATELLITE GALLERIES CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:  2018 ALAMEDA ON CAMERA & 2018 PLEIN AIR PAINTOUT HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE CALL FOR ART ~ DOWN TO THE REWIRE SPONSORS ~ JOIN! ~ VOLUNTEER 

Wendy Soneson
 
Wendy teaches art classes and workshops in the Bay Area, California. Her classes are designed to teach all levels. She teaches from a strict fine arts approach, encouraging the students to focus on becoming real artists rather than  on results.  She is a certified School of Color teacher, using only primaries so as to learn color theory along with watercolor techniques. Her degree is in The Arts in Human Development, a Masters of Education from Lesley College.  Read more about Wendy Soneson here.  Attend Wendy's free demo, Sunday, January 14, 2018
Cartoon by Gary Francis
 
1-Day Workshops
Creative Cartooning
with Gary Francis


Saturday, January 6
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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    Flower drawing by Margaret W. Fago
 
6 Sessions
Drawing Dynamics
with Margaret W. Fago


Jan. 8, 15, 22 & Feb. 5, 12, 19
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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Gelli print by Jeka Lambert

1-Day Workshop
Gelli Printing Basics with
Jeka Lambert


Saturday, January 27
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

                
Fee per session: 
$65  Members; $78 Non-members


Learn fundamental printing techniques using the Gelli monoprinting plate

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Still life in oil by Bruce Katz
 
1-Day Workshop
Creating a Compelling Still Life Painting with Bruce Katz

Saturday, February 3
9:30 am - 3:00 pm

Fee:
$75 Members; $80 Non-members


Learn the process of painting a still life subject from life.

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Latino Vanitas by Rebeca Garcia-Gonzales

1-Day Workshop
Acrylic Still Life with
Rebeca Garcia-Gonzalez

Saturday, February 24
9:00 am – 4:00 pm 

Fee:

$80 Members; $100 Non-members


Come take a tour of  the exciting possibilities while painting the still life using acrylic.

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Watercolor by Wendy Soneson

6-Week Workshop
Watercolor: Fine Arts Style with
Wendy Soneson


Jan. 24, 31 and Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28
Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm


Fee: 
$120 Members; $160 Non-members


Learn the art of making  colors from primaries, brush methods and more. We will work on still lives and landscapes.


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Pumpkins by Margaret W. Fago

6 Sessions
Color Dynamics in Watercolor
with
Margaret W. Fago


Beginning - Intermediate

Jan. 8, 15, 22 & Feb. 5, 12, 19
Mondays, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Intermediate - Advanced
Jan. 9, 16, 23 & Feb. 6, 13, 20
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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Interm - Adv -    Read more...
Hearts & Heroes by Dmitry Grudsky

6 Session Workshop
Mosaic with Dmitry Grudsky

Saturdays, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 17, 24 & Mar. 3

Fee:
$275 Members; $285 Non-members
Materials included


Geared toward beginners who want to learn about basic techniques, tools and materials involved in creating mosaic art.

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Floral artist book by Jeka Lambert

1-Day Workshop
Single Sheet Book with Pen and Ink Drawings with Jeka Lambert


Saturday, January 27
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

                
Fee per session: 
$65  Members; $78 Non-members


Create a compact book and book cover from a single sheet of paper, then decorate.

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Janet Lenore, ukulele instructor

6 Sessions Ukulele Classes for Total Beginners and Advanced Beginners with Janet Lenore

Thursdays, Feb. 15, Mar. 1, 15, 29 & Apr. 5, 19

Total Beginners, 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

Want to work on new strums, beginning finger style and other right hand techniques, this would be a good class for you.

Advanced Beginners Guided Jam
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm


This class will emphasize rhythm and groove for making music in a group setting.

Fee for each class level:
$125 Members; $135 Non-members


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Coming in spring of 2018:

April 19: 6  Sessions ~ Perspective for Artists with Carolyn Lord, 2017 Plein Air Paintout Juror
 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.
Free Demo by Wendy Soneson

Sunday, January 14 
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Preview demo for her January
6- week workshop


Watercolor: Fine Arts Style

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                                                                                                                         Watercolor  by Wendy Soneson
Life Drawing ~ Weekly Sessions with Model (no instructor)
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
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Alameda Island Poets
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 Island Poets 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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14th Annual Holiday Gift Boutique
 

Ends Saturday, Dec.  23

Last week to purchase unique

gifts for the holidays!
Call for Applications:
 
2018 Alameda On Camera

Application deadline for adults: Sunday, January 21


Youth application deadline:
Sunday, February 4


Read more for details...
                                                                                                                                          Hot by Mike Gifford        

CROSS CURRENTS, 11th Annual Exhibition of California Artists

Friday, December 1, 2017 – Saturday, January 20, 2018


Artist Talk/Panel and Closing of Silent Auction
Saturday, January 20 ~
 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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In the Signature Gallery...

 
Bridges to 2050

by
Catie Faryl

throught Saturday, December 23
 
         Stratum by Bonnie Randall Boller, clayprint                        Twilight at Crab Cove by Renee Doty, mixed media
Color Impressions

Bonnie Randall Boller & Renee Doty
 
on exhibit until January 6, 2018

at Eyewise Optometry

2561 Blanding Ave., Suite B, near
Nob Hill Grocery
In collaboration with The Lodge...

Nature and Landscape by Dan Reilly 


On exhibit through January 28


Artist reception: Thursday, January 21
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

 

Twice and Nice by Dan Reilly
The Lodge at Harbor Bay 
801 Island Drive, Alameda, CA 94502   
Viewing hours are 10 am - 5 pm daily
Water, Water Everywhere

Theme: Winter, snow, ice, drought, flood, climate change, glass half full, rivers, lakes, puddles, oceans, rain, bays, swimming pool, life giving water, drink, waterfall, dew.

Receiving day: January 28 ~ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Exhibit: Friday, February 2 - Friday, March 30
Reception:  Friday, February 9 ~ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm


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                                                                                                                                    Sunset Wave by K. W.

Please Help with Our Electrical Upgrade

As a non-profit, volunteer-driven art center, funding is often very tight for us. We also need to  face the realities of operating out of an 1898 Victorian building that requires frequent upgrading and maintenance. Our goal today is to raise $8500 to overhaul and upgrade our second floor electrical service (currently only 50 amp) and modify and install new classroom lighting. This will allow us to increase our class offerings and art group meeting space availability which in turn will increase our cash flow.

Read more and donate here...

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for your loyal support!  If you have questions, please visit
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Thanks to our

sponsors for the

2017  Plein Air

Paintout





 
Thanks to our

2017 Alameda

On Camera 

Sponsors

Thank you to
eon Computer Technologies
of Alameda!

If you don't see a class or workshop you would like offered, please send suggestions to programs

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.

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