Classes
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Fees*
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Instructors
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Acrylic - All Levels
Thursdays: 9:00 - 11:00 am (ongoing)
(no class on 12/26 and 1/2)
Each class is designed with the beginner artist in mind and is a great skill builder for the intermediate or returning artist. Always wanted to paint and didn’t know where to start? Is color mixing frustrating you? Do you enjoy painting but feel that something is missing from your work? In these classes we will build on basic skills as well as finesse what you create all while keeping fun in the mix. Participants will provide their materials and art projects and will learn the techniques of making their acrylic paintings go from good to great! Classes are ongoing except for acknowledged holidays so join in at any time. Painters may work on their own projects with Christine's guidance where needed. From time to time we will choose a piece to work on together to develop techniques. No experience necessary.
Supply List
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All:
$20/class
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Christine MacShane
530-370-1285
christinemacshane@gmail.com
Christine takes Venmo or credit cards for pre-payment or will accept payment at class.
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Colored Pencil - All Levels
Wednesdays: 1 - 4 pm (through 2024)
Wednesdays: 10 am - 12 pm (starting Jan. 8, 2025)
For beginning to advanced artists. This is an on-going class for students interested in learning the basics, as well as increasingly more advanced techniques, in using colored pencils dramatically and effectively. Studying basic compositional rules, color theory, the properties of light and the application of a variety of techniques and approaches will enable you to grow as an artist and transform your drawings into vibrant colored pencil paintings. This class is ongoing.
Supply list
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All:
$10/class
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Kathy Dysert
707-480-2426
kdysert@pacific.net
Sally Armstrong
530-327-8626
sallyarmstrong33@yahoo.com
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Drawing - All Levels, All Ages
Tuesdays: 4 - 6:30 pm (ongoing) (starting Jan. 7, 2025)
Instruction will be tailored for individual needs, focusing on improving observational skills/reacting to source for pure drawing and/or as a tool for improving the foundation for the use of other media. The class will work as an open studio for more advanced drawing with the support of the instructor. Some materials provided by instructor for beginning instruction. All other materials provided by the student.
Studio time is every week per the availability of the instructor and/or student. Fees per session: $10 members plus $2 for lab fees, $15 non-members plus $5 lab fee.
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Members:
$10/class
Non-members:
$15/class
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Greg Sanchez
cubfan1a@yahoo.com
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Pastel - All Levels
Mondays: 1 - 4 pm
This beginning pastel class focuses on the application of pastels as well as blending of colors and creating texture. Instruction includes a pre-drawn lesson.
Supply List
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Members:
$60/4-week sessions
Non-members:
$72/4-week sessions
Class billed in 4-week increments and can be taken multiple times for continued learning.
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Joanne Graham
gundog777jg@aol.com
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Polymer Clay - All Levels
Tuesdays: 9:30 - 12:30 (ongoing)
(no class on 12/24)
Beginner and experienced clayers are welcome. The basics of polymer claying will be covered. Learn to create blends, canes for slicing, faux-semi-precious stones, etc. This is a seriously playful class where you learn the techniques for this versatile medium and have fun breaking all the rules. Each four-week session, beginning the first Tuesday of the month, will focus on a new project, such as wall art, covered vases, mobiles, bowls, jewelry or wherever your imagination leads. Printouts provided. Sculpey PREMO clay is available for purchase in class at wholesale prices. Come for the clay, stay for the fun.
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All:
$20/4-week sessions
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Sheri Schwarzweller
760-504-5056
sheriwindo@gmail.com
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Pottery - Beginning
Mondays: 5:30 - 8:30 pm (ongoing)
This class is designed for people new to working with clay and those with previous experience many years ago. Cathryn will be demonstrating hand building techniques and follow a project list. Students will receive a materials list the first day of class. Everyone will need to accomplish these basic skills before moving onto more complex projects. No previous knowledge of clay is necessary. Tools, clay types, kiln firing and other aspects of clay will be covered in detail. Since ceramics takes time to develop students will be required to commit for a minimum of one month. Clay needs to be purchased at the local supplier in Chico. Minimum of six students. New classes start every few months.
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All:
$10/ session
Class billed in 4-week increments and can be taken multiple times for continued learning.
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Cathryn Hudin
530-353-9655
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Pottery - Intermediate to Advanced
Mondays: 2 - 5 pm
Students must commit to one month, and have a basic knowledge of ceramics. This is not a drop in class. It is ongoing, and meets every Monday. Pottery making takes time, often projects take two-three months to finish. Kilns are fired when there are enough pieces to fill them. More advanced levels of pottery will be covered including hand building, wheel throwing, glazing, and kiln loading.
This class will be exploring a few surface decoration techniques for the coming year. These techniques can add a very unique look to pottery and make each piece a personal statement. Some of the choices will include slip or underglaze painting which adds color and patterns. These can be simple lines or elaborate paintings of landscapes, people, or animals. Another choice will be under or overglaze decals. These are already printed and just need to applied to the surface. Many commercial ceramic factories rely on decals for most of their decorations. We may even explore lusters which contain gold and silver and add a sparkle to any piece. These are just a few of the exciting choices for making personalized art pottery and widening design options.
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All:
$40/4-week sessions
Class billed in 4-week increments and can be taken multiple times for continued learning.
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Cathryn Hudin
530-353-9655
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Watercolor - Beginning
Mondays: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
(new classes begin on February 17)
Watercolor painting instruction provided in a small group setting. We will review materials, techniques, style, design, and composition. Individual instruction will compliment each student's unique process.
Enrollment is limited to 6 adults.
February 17: All materials provided.
February 24 - March 10: Students will be required to bring their own materials.
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All:
$120/4-week session (includes lab fees)
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Lori Tennant
tennant.lori@gmail.com
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Watercolor - Intermediate to Advanced
Wednesdays: 12:30 - 3:30 pm
or Saturdays: 12:30 - 3:30 pm
(New classes begin on January 22 and 25)
This class is a 4-week course in landscape watercolor painting for intermediate and experienced students. In this time frame, the artist will be challenged to develop a series of paintings with a common theme and subject matter based on the season. We will study other artist’s works, explore color theory and mixing, painting techniques as well as in studio demonstrations. A materials list will be provided way ahead of schedule before the class to make time for deliveries.
Supply List
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All:
$60/4-week sessions
Class billed in 4-week increments and can be taken multiple times for continued learning.
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Lenn Goldmann
530-343-1181
lenngoldmann@gmail.com
Lenn takes cash, check, PayPal and Venmo.
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Watercolor - Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N)
Thursdays at 12:30 p.m
Jan - 9, 16, 23, 30
Feb - 6, 13, 20, 27
Mar - 6, 13, 20, 27
Saturdays at 10 a.m.
Dec - 14, 28
Jan - 11, 18, 25
Feb - 8, 22
Mar - 8, 15, 22, 29
These are single-session classes.
Each class is restricted to 20 people. All materials and instruction are provided. No experience necessary! Classes are step-by-step, and very positive and motivating.
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All:
$0
Funded by a grant from Paradise Recreation & Park District
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Christine MacShane
530-370-1285
christinemacshane@gmail.com
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