In Santa Rosa!
February 2009
All Listed Classes take place in our Santa Rosa location. Want to see what's happening in San Rafael? Click here!
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Master Oil Painting For All Levels This unique course in oil painting, not often offered, will introduce,
prepare, inspire and foster a developed and enjoyable approach to
your innate talents as an oil painter. Discussion of a proper palette
of colors, canvas preparation, choice of subject matter - abstract
to representational - sketching, layering, development of composition,
luminosity and rich colors wil take place in this class and over
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Watercolor/ Mixed Media Come join the fun of exploring the exciting medium of watercolor
combined with acrylics, acrylic transfers, drawing, photo collage,
and more. Students will gain a knowledge of color theory and drawing
techniques as they progress in the class. No experience necessary:
all levels welcome!
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The versatility of acrylics will allow this class to explore landscapes
(from photographs), still lifes and some abstracts. Multiple techniques,
tools and supports will be used. As the class progresses and a core
group develops, individualized projects and interests will be established.
Please bring your own supplies. Call for specific materials list.
For more information, or to register, contact Kathryn at 707-696-0788. |
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Paint with Pastel Explore the beauty and richness of pure pigment as you enjoy the tactile painting media of soft pastel. Start at the beginning with basic instructions and methods, and create a finished painting in each class. Although the sessions build on one another, each one provides the basis for the completion of a unique piece by the end of each class. To register or for more information, call Ginny at 707-778-2324,
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Oil/Acrylic Painting Fundamentals This is a great class for beginners who want to get a really informed
start painting in oil OR acrylic. And also great for more experienced
painters, who need better understanding in order to create stronger
paintings. Students will be encouraged to recognize and develop
an awareness of a personal "artistic voice". We'll have
lots of fun and inspire one another along the way as we explore
a variety of subject matter on our journey to understanding artistic
principles, techniques, tools, materials, and processes. |
DREAM DRAWER ART BOX Create a beautifully covered box with a drawer using recycled materials,
found objects, and origami folded papers. Each box will be a one-of-a-kind
work of art. Perfect for holding your own precious mementos of to
give as a gift!
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A TASTE OFSILVER METAL CLAY Silver clay is silver in a different form: it is soft enough to
mold and shape like modeling clay, but after kiln-firing, it becomes
99.9% pure metal silver. You can make your own jewelry without expensive
tools or training. Try it out! In this 3-hour class, you can learn
the basics, see if you enjoy working with the clay, and leave with
at least one piece of finished jewelry. All tools will be provided
for the class; tools and extra clay will be available for purchase
at the end of class. This is a great idea for holiday gifts!
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GET YOUR ARTWORK PHOTOGRAPHED
- $10.00 an IMAGE!! Glen Graves, professional photographer and founder of the Northern
California Center for the Photographic Arts invites all 2D artists
in Sonoma County to a digital photo shoot. For $10.00 per image,
Glen will capture your artwork as a high resolution jpg. And deliver
it on a CD. This is an incredible opportunity to document your work
in a highly classy - and usually very expensive - way. He'll start
shooting at 10:00 a.m. and go until everyone is taken care of. So
bring your artwork; bring several pieces! |
HOLIDAY ORIGAMI Learn to fold holiday origami stars, trees, and angels! Learn to
fold Santa! And Christmas stockings and candy canes! Use your folded
treasures as ornaments, gift enhancements, or jewelry. Judy will
share the secrets of origami in the enjoyable class.
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METAL CLAY - PAPER TYPE Precious metal clay is a new medium, and it is available in thin
sheet form, like paper. In this class, we will fold metal clay into
origami, weave it into exciting textures, and laminate it onto interesting
metal clay backgrounds. Then we will kiln-fire it, which turns your
piece into a pure metal piece of finished jewelry - in 3 hours!
No experience necessary. |
SKY AND CLOUDS Learn to paint beautiful, dramatic skyscapes on canvas, ceilings,
walls, or any paintable surface! This class focuses on the brush
techniques involved in cloudscapes, designing skyscapes, and how
to choose the right sky colors for your paintable space. We'll be
using water-based paints, all supplies included. One hour lunch
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GOURD ART TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP IN TWO PARTS Part 1: Gourdcraft Basics |
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Getting Started in Digital Photography This class is designed for the beginning digital photographer who
is trying to decide which camera to purchase, or has purchased a
camera and is afraid of it. We Will "de-mystify" digital!
How does the camera work? How do I take great digital photos? How
do I transfer my images form the camera to my computer? How do I
organize them? What is a JPEG? A tiff? How do I get a great print
or an email? Through explanation and demonstration, you should leave
with a good understanding of this wonderful digital photography
phenomenon. Taught for both Apple and PC.
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OIL PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS: If you've never painted, or if the "how-to" books aren't
clear enough, this progression of workshops is for you. In each
class, we will complete a 9 x 12 landscape painting that you can
take home and hang! We'll get acquainted with composition, color
harmony, brushwork and perspective (linear and atmospheric). In
the process, you will become organized to paint a simple landscape
"en plein air" (outdoors) with confidence and enjoyment.
The classes will start with the basics and build from there. You'll
learn a lot - and have some fun. |
GOURDCRAFT Learn to decorate gourds with woodburning and coloring. Explore different styles. Enhance your design with carving. No previous experience necessary - all levels welcome! Patterns and designs will be available for transfer - or bring your own. Jeri will guide you through all the steps: design transfer, color staining, and finishing. Your transformed gourd will be ready to take home at the end of class. All supplies included. To register, or for more information, contact Jeri: 707-887-1893, 707-758-3810 (cell), or actualart.jeri@gmail.com |
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COLORED PENCIL WORKSHOP This class is an introduction to working with colored pencils -
all kinds, including watercolor pencils. We will work on different
papers, so that students can see the wide variety of effects possible
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HOW TO DRAW ANYTHING! Artist Sloan Showalter will explore the basics of building a drawing
while sharing the secrets of How To Draw Anything! Whatever your
level - beginning to professional - you will absolutely learn something
valuable. Sloan is a professional artist in both the commercial
and fine art fields, and has been teaching children and adults in
the Bay Area for 13 years. Participants should bring a sketchpad
with a rigid back (or sketch paper and a drawing board). Sloan and
Riley Street will provide additional supplies. Due to limited space,
reservations are a must! Contact Riley Street in Santa Rosa at |
CLAY SCULPTURE FOR ADULTS If you've ever wanted to try clay and find out what it feels like to work, this class is for you! Various projects will introduce you to the methods used in working with clay. The classes are fun, informative - and even therapeutic! Sharon has a B.A in Art, specializing in sculpture. She has taught for over 21 years in school settings and out of her home studio. For more information, or to register, contact Sharon at 707-495-9728. |
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Painting on Silk with DyeColor Watercolor enthusiasts, as well as silk painters, will find this
workshop to be a departure from tradition and an inspiration for
new directions. The medium, DyeColor painting on silk, involves
techniques that are similar to the way watercolor is used on paper.
As a surface to work on, treated silk enables the artist to achieve
rich, luminous color, and opens up new creative choices. |
ACRYLIC DEMO- Solucryl and Art Noise Join us for a very hands-on demo of two new acrylic lines, Solucryl
and Art Noise. Both lines are affordably priced, packaged in sizes
from small to bulk, gorgeous in color range, and completely non-toxic
yet permanent. Solucryl has the advantage of being re-soluble, which
creates a no-waste situation in classrooms and studios. We're holding
this demo in our classroom, which only seats 12, for a truly hands-on
experience. Samples and literature provided. Call right away to
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PAINTING CRYSTAL AND GLASS IN WATERCOLOR Joyce Faulknor's dark-to-light approach to painting crystal and
glass removes the mystery from painting light and dark reflections.
In this workshop, students will learn the secrets to a successful
painting with a "follow-along" lesson and demonstrations.
You will be amazed when you see the transformation in your artwork.
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JEWELRY MAKING WORKSHOP WITH PRECIOUS
METAL CLAY Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is an exciting material that requires
no experience in jewelry or metalworking. The clay is made of molecular-sized
particles of fine silver in an organic binder. It can be formed,
carved, stamped, folded, and molded. The binder burns out in a firing
process, leaving a beautiful piece of jewelry. |
Painting Dyes on Silk |
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All classes are conducted
at our Santa Rosa Location unless noted. Rileystreet makes their classroom
available to teachers as a service to art instructors and customers who
enjoy learning. Rileystreet appreciates your support that enables us to
bring quality services to Sonoma County. To show our appreciation, we
offer students a 10% discount.