Fragments
and Shards
Collage by Adele Aced
November 7- December 21
Reception:
December 13 • 7-9 pm
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Drop off artwork: Frank Bette Center for the Arts 1601 Paru Street
January 16-18 • Thursday - Sunday • 11-5 or make other arrangements by emailing Glenda McDowell at: mcdowell.glenda508@gmail.com
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Love is in the Air • Feb. 7 - March 28
Feel the love, positive energy, good vibes, possibilities, warm surroundings, romantic atmosphere, puppy love, fragrant essences.
Receiving Day: Sunday, February 2
Opening Reception: Friday, February 14
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IN OUR SATELLEITE GALLERIES
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Fall, Winter and Holidays at The Lodge
November 11 - January 11, 2020
Image: Tempore Cadunt by Mike Gifford
The Waters Edge Lodge
801 Island Drive, Alameda
510-748-4300 www.AECLiving.com
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Bountiful Fruits
of Summer
On view beginning June 10
Artwork: Firenze Santos Spiritos Market by Marvin Dalander
Eyewise, 2651 Blanding, Suite B (Bridgeside Shopping Center - near Nob Hill)
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Acoustic Jam
Facilitator: Janet Lenore
Date: December 18 • 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Day & Time: 3rd Wednesday of each month
Description: This is an open folky-60's pop song acoustic jam. Although this is a ukulele-centered jam, other acoustic instruments such as guitar, hand percussion, and other string-based instruments are welcome. You could just sing too! The first half hour is devoted to easier songs and may include some basic instruction. Intermediate level after that.
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Alameda Island Poets
Wednesday, December 4 • 7:00 - 9:00 pm Host: Nanette Deetz
Featured reader: Andrena Zawinski, Nellie Hill, Susan Guvernat and Lucille Lang Day celebrating newly released Fire and Rain: Ecopoetry of California, edited by Lucille Lang Day and Ruth Nolan
Description: Featured readers followed by open mic from 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
This is a free event although we pass the hat for donations.
Poetry and Prose
Hosted by: Wulf Losee
Featured poets: Abe Becker and Anna Rodas
Saturday, December 14 • 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Showcasing local talent, mostly poets and writers but also singer-songwriters, dancers, storytellers, stand-up comedians, and other creatives.
Email for more information.
Alameda Island Poets Workshop
Facilitators: Cathy Dana and Marilyn Flower
Second Thursday of each month,
December 12— 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Group members are also encouraged to volunteer to guide monthly meetings with any of the following:
- free-writing exercises of 10-20 minutes with themes (and/or prompts)
- provide material/readings related to the creation and shaping of poetry (8 copies at most)
- guide sessions where participants share poetry created/revised outside meetings (one-page maximum)
Free-write periods end with participants sharing their work with minimal feedback; or with specific feedback they request.
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Begin Again in Oils
6 Session Workshop
Instructor: Peggy Cotton
Dates: January 25 and February 1, 8, 15,22, 29 in 2020
Saturdays, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
LEARN MORE
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Paint with Watercolor!
Draw with Sticks and Ink!
Instructor: Emily Weil
Saturday, December 7
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
LEARN MORE
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Color Theory with Watercolor
Instructor: Wendy Soneson
January 26, 2020
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
LEARN MORE
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Life Drawing: Weekly Sessions with Model
Instructor: No instructor
Dates: Ongoing every week
Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Description: Practice your drawing skills and study gesture poses with a nude model. Bring your own materials.
Cost: Members only: $80 per month (payable the first Tuesday of the month). Limited drop-in spaces; $20 per session.
Notes: All skill levels welcome. Space limited, so come early. Now in larger space.
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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
for info: programs@frankbettecenter.org
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Interested in Teaching at the Center?
Click here for more info
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