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FRANK BETTE CENTER REOPENS TO THE PUBLIC
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 

  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.
Colleen Gianatiempo
 
About the instructor:  Art has always been a part of Colleen’s life paralleling her development as a person, through education, becoming an adult, raising children and her professional career. She is honored to hold an MFA in painting from the Academy of Art in San Francisco. Now with a business degree, a graphic design degree and an MFA, Colleen has all the knowledge and motivation she needed to pursue her fine art practice and teach and inspire students from around the globe.  Visit Colleen's website here!
Painting by Colleen Gianatiempo

8 Sessions Online
Painting Potpourri 2.0 with
Colleen Gianatiempo


Jan. 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28
& Mar. 7
Tuesdays, 11:30 am-1:30 pm PST


Fees:
$240 Members; $280 Non-members


Focus on techniques of “fast and loose” painting and delve into practical applications of these techniques.


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Image by Colleen Gianatiempo

8 Sessions Online
Mastermind: Critique and Personal Art Development with
Colleen Gianatiempo


Jan. 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28
& Mar. 7
Tuesdays,
4:00 pm-6:00 pm 
PST

Fees:
$240 Members; $280 Non-members


Students will develop their own artistic vision and style, with encouragement to explore their own interests and more.


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

Saturday, January 21

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Fee:
$45 Members; $55 Non-members

Next Workshop: 
Saturday, February 11


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


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Pumpkins by Margaret W. Fago

6 Sessions  
Color Dynamics in Watercolor
with
Margaret W. Fago


View free online demo here!

Beginning - Intermediate

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

Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 & Mar. 7, 14
Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fees:
$120 Members; $162 Non-members


Come develop your painting voice while learning watercolor techniques. 

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Print by Colleen Gianatiempo
 
1 Session Off-site
Monoprint Madness with
Colleen Gianatiempo


Saturday February 11
10:00 am - 3:00 pm 


Fees:
$100 Members; $125 Non-members


Learn to create unique, free-form printed images every time.


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Painting by Colleen Gianatiempo
 
1 Session Off-site
Abstraction Extravaganza in Mixed Media
with Colleen Gianatiempo

Saturday April 29
10:00 am - 3:00 pm 


Fees:
$100 Members; $125 Non-members


Emancipate your mind and explore "unknown areas".

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Color theory Colleen Gianatiempo

7 Sessions Online
Color Theory with Colleen Gianatiempo

Jan. 16, 23, 30; Feb. 6, 13, 27
& Mar. 6 
Mondays, 9:30-11:30 am PST

Fees:
$210 Members; $250 Non-members


Learn to effectively use and mix colors to create harmony and unity in your art. 


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Painting by Colleen Gianatiempo

8 Sessions Online
Creative Cornucopia with
Colleen Gianatiempo


Jan. 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28
& Mar. 7
Tuesdays,
1:45 pm-3:45 pm
PST

Fees:
$240 Members; $280 Non-members


Mixed media with a twist on  learning how to incorporate design, color theory and composition into the mix!


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Painting by Colleen Gianatiempo
 
3 Sessions Online
Alcohol Inks with
Colleen Gianatiempo


January 18, 25 and February 1
Wednesdays, 9:30am-11:30am PST

Fees:
$90 Members; $115 Non-members


Explore the exciting mediums of alcohol inks, cold wax, and mixed media.


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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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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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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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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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If you are interested in teaching with the Frank Bette Center or starting a program, please contact programs or visit our website here.
Alameda Island Poets ~ 1st Wednesday ~ February 1
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ~ 
Hosts: Nanette Deetz and Cathy Dana                                   
                                                                                                                                                      Read more...

Alameda Island Poets Workshop  ~ 2nd Thursday ~ February 9
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ~ 
Hosts:  
Marilyn Flower and Cathy Dana                               
                                                                                                                      Read more...
In our Main Gallery...
 
Larry Wilson Retrospective

 January 13 - 28

Reception: Sunday January 15

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
 Painting by Larry Wilson                                                                                                                Read more....                   
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
 Painting by Susan Lea Hackett                                                                                                       Read more...     
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 2023 ALAMEDA ON CAMERA
Now accepting applications at AOC Applications    
Alameda's Golden Coast by Barbara Tapp

18th Annual Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout

July 31-August 5

Now accepting applications
                                                                                                                                       Read more...
For the Birds

February 3 - March 25

Themes: Ridiculous, laughable ~ earthy, astute ~ fowl, game and feathered creatures ~ tough old bird, silly goose, cuckoo ~ trees, marshes, water, flowers).  The birds are coming!

Intake: Sunday, January 29 ~ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Opening Reception: Friday, February 10 ~
                                         6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Drawing by Sheila Stuhlman                                                                                   Read more...
In our Main Gallery...


For the Birds 

February 3 - March 25

Opening Reception: Friday, February 10

                                         6:00 pm - 89:00 pm
Read more...                                                                                                     Drawing by Sheila Stuhlman   
In our Signature Gallery...

California Dreamin'

Stephen Berry

February 3 - 26

Opening reception:  Friday, February 10
                                         6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Read more...                                                                                       At the Feet of Giants by Stephen Berry
Oakland Art Murmur is holding a webinar for artists who are interested in participating in East Bay Open Studios in 2023. 
 
 Wednesday, January 25 
6:OO pm - 8 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

Thank you to
eon Computer Technologies
of Alameda!
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