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  CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

IMPORTANT: Classes and workshops are in-person unless otherwise noted.  Full vaccination required for in-person instruction.  Limited seating and masks optional. Online learning is offered on Zoom.
Grace Mendez
 
About the instructor:  Grace Mendez believes everyone is born with creative ability. She gently builds up creativity muscles by using a playful and relaxed approach in her skill-building workshops. 
She is the illustrator of Foliage Houseplants: Coloring Book and Crossword Puzzles.  She earned her BA in Visual and Public Art, at CSUMB, is a Certified Zentangle Teacher and a Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, ANFT
Cartoon by Gary Francis
 
1 Session Workshops
Creative Cartooning with
Gary Francis

Saturday, November 26

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Fee:
$45 Members; $55 Non-members

Next Workshop: 
Saturday, December 10


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


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Pumpkins by Margaret W. Fago

3 Sessions  
Color Dynamics in Watercolor
with
Margaret W. Fago


View free online demo here!

Beginning - Intermediate
January 9, 16, 23

Mondays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
     
Intermediate - Advanced

January 10, 17, 24
Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fees:
$60 Members; $81 Non-members


Come develop your painting voice while learning watercolor techniques. 

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Fat Tea Pot by Elaine Carpenter
 
4 Sessions  ~ Off-Site
Painting in Oils! Explore and Enhance Your Work with
Elaine Carpenter

February 9, 10 & 16, 17
Thursdays & Fridays
9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Fee:
$180 Members; $205 Non-members


Learn to paint with confidence using this classic and versatile medium. 


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Watercolor by Wendy Soneson
 
3 Sessions ONLINE
Introduction to Watercolor with
Wendy Soneson

Mondays, March 6, 13, 20
10:00 am- 11:00 am PST

Fee:
$90 Members; $100 Non-members


This is a preview class about watercolor after which you may want to take a watercolor class. No painting required 


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Artwork by Grace Mendez

1 Session Workshop
Mark Making ~ Nature as Inspiration with Grace Mendez

Saturday, December 3
10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Fee:
$55 Members; $65 Non-members


Create several reference cards with watercolor and ink. This is a low-pressure workshop to release the fear of imperfection. 


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Snowscape by Colleen Gianatiempo

1 Session ONLINE
Snowscape in Mixed Media with
Collen Gianatiempo

Tuesday, December 6
6:oo pm - 8:00 pm PT

Fee:
$40 Members; $50 Non-members


Discover a new approach to creating an abstract landscape snow painting that will put you in the Holiday mood.

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                 Watercolor & ink by Emily Weil

1 Session
Paint with Watercolor! Draw with 
Sticks  and Ink! with Emily Weil


Saturday, January 28
​10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Fee:
$55 Members; $65 Non-members

               
Learn watercolor and drawing-with-ink with a slight twist -- using sticks and found objects instead of pens.


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Doll drawing by Carol Squicci
 
6 Sessions
Learn to Draw! with Carol Squicci

Feb. 28, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28 & Apr. 4

Tuesdays, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Fee:
$120 Members; $150 Non-members


Learn basic drawing skills, produce good sketches, and build your confidence.  You will be taught how to draw what you see. 


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Alameda Island Poets 
1st Wednesday
December 7

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Hosts: Nanette Deetz and
Cathy Dana                                   

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Alameda Island Poets Workshop 
2nd Thursday
December 8
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Hosts:  
Marilyn Flower and
Cathy Dana                               

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Interested in teaching in with the Frank Bette Center?  Contact  programs or visit our website here.
Artist studio room available for rent upstairs at the Frank Bette Center for the Arts.   For details contact our Gallery Director Ros Harper.
In our Main Gallery...


Rediscover ~ 

Exhibit runs until

Saturday, December 17


 
Sunlight in the Aspens by Margaret Fago                                                                         Read more...                                                                                         
In our Signature Gallery...
Views of Zacatlan 

by Margaret & Fred Fago


November 4 - 27
Mexico watercolor by Margaret Fago                                                                                Read more...
In our Signature Gallery...
Intake: Sunday, December 4, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Reception:  Friday, December 9 ~ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm


For details, read more...
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 2023 ALAMEDA ON CAMERA
Now accepting applications at AOC Applications    
In our Main Gallery...
 
Larry Wilson Retrospective

 January 13 - 28

Reception: Sunday January 15

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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In our Signature Gallery...
An Artist's Life 

Remembering Susan Lea Hackett


January 13 - 28

Reception: Sunday January 15
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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On to Phase Three


Many thanks to Lary Heath from Enluma who has done
such a great job illuminating our upstairs rooms.  But we aren't done.  Phase Three will entail illuminating the stairwell. Please donate. Thank you.
 
Thanks to our sponsors for the
2022  Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout
Thanks to our 2022 Alameda On Camera Sponsors

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eon Computer Technologies
of Alameda!
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