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  CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

BEGIN AGAIN IN OILS (EVENING CLASS) ~ COPY THE MASTER! WATERCOLOR ~ CREATIVE CARTOONING ~ DAY OF THE DEAD ALTAR ~ DRAWING DYNAMICS ~ DYNAMIC PAINTING IN SOFT PASTELS ~ FOUNTAIN PEN FUN & WATERCOLOR ~ HOLIDAY ADVANCED BEGINNERS UKULELE ~ INTERMEDIATE PERSPECTIVE FOR ARTISTS (DRAWING) ~ INTRODUCTION TO ZENTANGLE DRAWING ~ LET'S PAINT ALAMEDA! WATERCOLOR ~ OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTING ~ SUGAR SKULLS MAKING ~ TANGLED LABYRINTHS ~ WATERCOLOR DYNAMICS ~ WATERCOLOR & PASTELS ~ FEATURED INSTRUCTOR ~ PROGRAMS ~ CALLS FOR ART ~ CURRENT EXHIBITS ~ SATELLITE EXHIBITS ~ GUATEMALAN CRAFT MERCADO ~ SPONSORS ~ DOWN TO THE REWIRE ~ VOLUNTEER ~ JOIN!
Peggy Cotton
 
Peggy Cotton is a skilled representational artist whose work is bright with primary color and light. With over 20 years of successful artistic expression, she embraces new ideas and concepts openly. In addition to painting in oil on canvas, she enjoys graphic art, logo design, greeting card art, video presentations, and photography. Peggy now devotes her time and is inspired by her students, capturing the light, the mood, and coloring the energy of what she feels and sees -- loving it all.. She sells original work and fine art limited edition prints of her originals and her paintings can be found across the U.S.
Untitled by Elio Camacho
 
1 Session Workshop
Building a Strong Foundation in  Acrylic and Oil Painting with
Elio Camacho


Saturday, October 19
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fee:
$105 Members: $125 Non-members


Develop the tools needed for growing as a painter and artist.


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Tangled labyrinth by Grace Mendez

1 Session Workshop
Tangled Labyrinths  with 
Grace Mendez,


Saturday, October 19
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Fee:
$45 Members; $55 Non-members


Learn how to create and tangle a classical labyrinth using zentangle inspired patterns. 


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Watercolor by Wendy Soneson

1 Session Workshop
Copy the Master! Watercolor with Wendy Soneson


Sunday, October 20
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Fee: 
$40 Members; $50 Non-members
($5 Materials fee)


Learn the tools of painting in watercolor. T
We will copy one of the watercolor masterpieces of John Singer Sargent.

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Fountain pen & watercolor by Emily Weil

1 Session Workshop
Fountain Pen Fun and Watercolor with 
Emily Weil
 
Saturday, October 26
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Fee: 
$55 Members; $65 Non-members
(Supply kits available to purchase)


Learn to use ink pens with flexible nibs in your drawings and add watercolor.

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


Nov. 4, 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9, 16
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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Magical Sunset at Crown Beach, Alameda by Mandar Wagholikar
 
1 Session Workshop
Dynamic Painting in Soft Pastels with Mandar Wagholikar


Saturday, November 9
10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Fee:
$60 Members; $70 Non-members


Learn to paint vibrant landscapes using the magic of soft pastels.  Read workshop testimonials
 here!

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Watercolor landscape by Wendy Soneson

1 Session Workshop
Landscape in Watercolor with 
Wendy Soneson

Sunday, November 10
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm


Fee:
$40 Members; $50 Non-members
($5 Materials fee)


We will paint landscapes on fully saturated paper from photos provided by the instructor.


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Watercolor and pastels by Emily Weil

1 Session Workshop
Watercolor & Pastels with 

Emily Weil
 
Saturday, November 16
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Fee: 
$55 Members; $65 Non-members
(Supply kits available to purchase)


Learn to work chalk pastels and charcoal into your [very dry] watercolor painting. 

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For  workshop updates, please visit our website here!

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.
I Saw Utah by Peggy Cotton
 
6 Session Workshop
Begin Again in Oils with
Peggy Cotton


Oct. 17-18; 24-25 & 31-Nov. 1

Thursdays & Fridays
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Fee:
$225 Members; $275 Non-members
(Limited seating!)


Acquire the tools to paint in oil and get to THAT color much more.  You will copy an oil painting from one of the masters.

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Zentangle drawing by Grace Mendez

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

Saturday, October 19
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fee:
$45 Members; $55 Non-members
$10 materials fee day of class


Learn a relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.


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Day of the dead altar by Mela Delgado

2 Session Workshop
Day of the Dead Altar with
Mela Delgado


October 20 & 27
Sundays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm


Fee: 
$160 Members; $175 Non-members


Create your very own altar you can fill with memories and offer gifts to the dead.

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Cartoon by Gary Francis
 
1 Session Workshops
Creative Cartooning
with Gary Francis


Saturday, October 26
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Next Workshop:
Saturday, November 16


Fee :
$45 Members; $55 Non-members

Learn to construct  characters in classic Looney Tunes and Disney cartoon style.

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Sugar skulls by Mela Delgado
 
1 Session Workshop
Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Making
with Mela Delgado


Sunday, October 27
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Fee:
$25 Members; $30 Non-members


Learn to make sugar skulls from scratch, and then decorate them.


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Pumpkins by Margaret W. Fago

6 Sessions
Color Dynamics in Watercolor
with
Margaret W. Fago


Beginning - Intermediate

Nov. 4, 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9, 16
Mondays, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Intermediate - Advanced

Nov. 5, 12, 19 & Dec. 3, 10, 17
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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As Far As We Can Go by Sandra Strohschein

2-Day Watercolor Workshop
Let's Paint Alameda! with
Sandra Strohschein


Sat. & Sun., Nov. 9 & 10
9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fee: $250 per student

Limited seats available!


Taught with a strong emphasis on composition, light and lost and found edges. 


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Janet Lenore

4 Session Workshop
Advanced Beginners Ukulele with Janet Lenore


November 13, 27 and December 4, 11
Wednesdays, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Fee:
$85 Members; $95 Non-members


Enjoy the old fashioned warmth of singing and playing together. Janet’s holiday songbook

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Pearl Street Stucco  by Carolyn Lord

3 Sessions Drawing Workshop
Intermediate Perspective for Artists
with Carolyn Lord


December 3, 10, 17
Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  

Fee: $350 per registrant  
All materials and supplies included   

Prerequisite:  Prior attendance of  "Perspective for Artists.:

Lessons will build on the prior class, with the introduction of  limited-palette oil on chipboard. 

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If you would like to teach a class or start a program, please visit our website for more information at FrankBetteCenter.org 

If you don't see a workshop offered that you would like to take, please
contact 
programs.
Life Drawing ~ Weekly Sessions with Model (no instructor)
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 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
Every 2nd  Saturday
Special 1st Saturdays with Clive Matson
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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In the Main Gallery...
Transformation

Exhibit is up until

Saturday, December 21

Mid-show reception: 
Friday, November 8
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Heartburst by Amy Patick                          Read more...
In our Signature Gallery....

Smoke and Ash    

Fiber Works, Paper and Wood Reflections on the
California Fires


Kitty Muntzel and Janet Conery

On exhibit until Saturday, October 26


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at The Lodge at Harbor Bay...


Plein Air Paintout at The Lodge


Up until Saturday, November 2

 
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801 Island Drive, Alameda, CA 94502 ~ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm daily
at Eyewise Optometry...


 
Bountiful Fruits of Summer


by Marvin Dalander
Read more...                                                         Firenze Santos Spiritos Market by Marvin Dalander ​  

Eyewise Optometry ~ Bridgeside Shopping Center ~ 2651 Blanding Ave, Ste B, Alameda
The Lodge at Harbor Bay...
Fall, Winter and Holidays!

Theme: Seasons, colors, fall, winter, holidays, events, celebrate

If interested, email
Mike Gifford by Saturday, November 9

Receiving Day: 
Sunday, November 10
Tempore Cadunt by Mike Gifford                                          Read more...   

Holidays@ Frank Bette Center
                        for the Arts


Once again the Frank Bette Center for the Arts will turn its galleries into a wonderland of art created by our talented artisans. 
 
Application Deadline: Thursday November 14  

For complete details, please visit here...
            Save the Date!!!


Guatemalan Craft Mercado


Saturday, November 2


10:00 am - 5:00 pm

On to Phase Two


Many thanks to Lary Heath from Enluma who has done
such a great job illuminating our upstairs classroom.  But we aren't done.  Phase Two is almost done . If you've been to the center you may have noticed the dust. Please donate. Thank you.
 

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

2019  Plein Air

Paintout


 
Thanks to our

2019 Alameda

On Camera 

Sponsors

A Big Thank You to Alameda Shade Shop

for donating new shades for our

upstairs classroom. 

Thank you to
eon Computer Technologies
of Alameda!
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