In Santa Rosa!
November 2008-
February 2009

Acrylics Painting Classes ongoing Mondays or Thursdays
Acrylic Demo - Solucryl and Art Noise 01/31/09
Clay Sculpture for Adults Sundays or Wednesdays;
see description
Colored Pencil Workshop 1/10 and 1/17/09
Dream Drawer Art Box 11/22/08
Get Your Artwork Photographed: $10.00 an image! 12/10/08
Getting Started in Digital Photography 12/14/08
Gourd Art Techniques Workshop in 2 parts 12/11 and 12/18/08
Gourdcraft 01/27/09
Holiday Origami 12/06/08
How To Draw Anything 01/10/09


Jewelry Making Workshop with Precious Metal Clay 2/22/09
Master Oil Painting For All Levels ongoing
Oil/Acrylic Painting Fundamentals ongoing, starting Jan.7 '09
Oil Painting for Beginners Tuesdays, 1/6/09, 1/13/09, and 1/20/09
Painting Crystal and Glass in Watercolor 02/07 and 02/08/09
Painting Dyes on Silk 2/22/09
Painting on Silk with Dyecolor 01/23-01/25/09
Paint with Pastel - Pure Color, Pure Beauty ongoing
Precious Metal Clay - Paper type 12/06/08
Silver Metal Clay "A Taste of Silver Clay" 11/22/08 or 1/17/09
Sky and Clouds 12/13/08
Watercolor/Mixed Media Classes with Allis Teegarden ongoing

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
Instructor: Brooks Anderson
Ongoing Tuesday mornings,
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Cost: $60 per class,
$100 for 2 classes,
$140 for 3,
or $180 for 4.
Materials: to be supplied by student.
Canvases supplied by instructor.

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 the weeks.
To register, or for more information, contact Brooks at (707) 479-3605
email:brooksa@sonic.net
Web: BrooksAndersonArt.com

Watercolor/ Mixed Media
Instructor: Allis Teegarden
These are on-going classes:
Thursdays, 10:00-12:30, or
Fridays, 10:00-12:30, or Fridays, 1:30-4:00
$80.00/ 4 consecutive classes

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!
For more information, or to register, contact Allis at 707-829-5879 or teegarden@aol.com


 


ACRYLIC PAINTING
Instructor: Katherine Cerasoli
Ongoing: Mondays, 1:00-3:00 OR
Thursdays, 5:00-7:00 (first class on 1/8/09)
$20.00/class

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
Pure Color, Pure Beauty
Instructor: Ginny Wilson
ongoing classes on Tuesdays,
1:30-3:30,
Cost: $30.00/class or $110.00/4 classes.

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, or email
ginny-wilson@att.net
Visit Ginny's website at
www.ginnywilson.com

Oil/Acrylic Painting Fundamentals
Riley Street Art Supplies
Wednesdays - Ongoing
1:30-4:30 p.m.
First session: January 7, 2009
$120 for 6 sessions $25 single session

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.
Lynn Lauts is an experienced artist and teacher and will address the needs of both oil and acrylic painting students. For more information, a supply list, or to register, contact Lynn at 707-322-3724 or llauts@gmail.com
Visit her at www.lyndalauts.com

DREAM DRAWER ART BOX
Instructor: Stephanie Scheetz
Saturday, 11/22/08
9:30-12:30
$40.00 (includes all materials)

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!
Stephanie has been a craft designer/teacher for major rubber stamp companies for the past 15 years. She has taught classes in the US and Asia, and has appeared on TV craft shows and home shopping programs in the US and the UK. Her work is found in magazines, catalogues, advertisements, and books. For more information, or to register, contact Stephanie at 707-575-4292 or sscheetz@earthlink.net

 

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A TASTE OFSILVER METAL CLAY
Instructor: Judy Pugnaset
Sat., 11/22/08 OR
Sat, 1/17/09
1:00 - 4:00 pm
$55.00 plus $25.00 materials fee ($80.00 total)

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!
Judy has been working with metal clay for over 5 years and is a level 3 certified Precious Metal Clay instructor as well as a level 1 certified Art Clay Silver instructor
and a member of the PMC guild and Art Clay Society. For more information, or to register, contact Judy at 707-795-2277 or judypag@gmail.com
To view class samples go to www.judypag.com


GET YOUR ARTWORK PHOTOGRAPHED - $10.00 an IMAGE!!
Instructor: Glen Graves
Wed., Dec.10, 2008
10-4:00

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!
If you wish to participate, you must call Glen ahead of time to schedule a drop-in time and let him know how many pieces you want to be photographed.
Best of all, half the proceeds from this clinic will be used to fund a variety of Center sponsored youth arts projects! These programs have included mentor programs, student shows, support for the ArtQuest and Analy High School's photography programs, and the City of Santa Rosa's 2008 Neighborhood Banner project.
Call Glen at 707-528-3799 to schedule your session. A 50% deposit will hold your place; the balance can be paid off the day of the event..

HOLIDAY ORIGAMI
Instructor: Judy Pugnaset
Saturday, 12/06/08
1:30-3:30
$20.00 (includes all materials)

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.
No experience necessary; all ages welcome - but children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, or to register, contact Judy at 707-795-2277 or judypag@gmail.com

 

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METAL CLAY - PAPER TYPE
Instructor: Judy Pugnaset
Saturday, 12/06/08
9:30-12:30
$55.00 plus $40.00 materials fee ($95.00 total)

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.
Judy has been working with metal clay for over 5 years and is a level 3 certified Precious Metal Clay instructor as well as a level 1 certified Art Clay Silver instructor
and a member of the PMC guild and Art Clay Society, as well as an orgami instructor with over 10 years of experience. For more information, or to register, contact Judy at 707-795-2277 or judypag@gmail.com
To view class samples go to www.judypag.com

SKY AND CLOUDS
Instructor: Martha Channer
Saturday, December 13th, 2008
11:00-4:00
$125

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 break.
For registration or more information, contact Martha Channer at 707-829-1439 or info@architecturalpainting.com

GOURD ART TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP IN TWO PARTS
Instructor: Jeri Nager
Thursdays, 12/11/08 and 12/18/08
1:30-4:30
$50.00/session or $85/both sessions

Part 1: Gourdcraft Basics
This class will include design, color, and woodburning techniques. Learn to plan your overall piece, incorporating the shape of the gourd into the design. Basic woodburning will include practice with the various tips, design transfer onto your gourd, and using color for further enhancement. You can finish a simple piece in this session - or you can pick a project, get it started, and go on to Part 2, to learn more advanced techniques.
Part 2: Advanced Techniques
This class will provide the opportunity, tools, supplies and instruction to explore more advanced techniques:
-Cutting, cleaning and sanding gourds to be used as containers.
-Carving and drilling with rotary and hand tools
-Adding attachments, finishing edges with natural fibers, weaving, beads, etc.
-Proper use of solvents, stains, and finishes
Patterns and instruction will be available to make a drum, rainstick, purse, or other project piece. This could be a terrific holiday gift!
To register, or for more information, contact Jeri: 707-887-1893, 707-758-3810 (cell), or actualart.jeri@gmail.com

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Getting Started in Digital Photography
Instructor: Parry Shoemaker
Sunday, December 14th
11:30 - 3:00
$59.00 (includes workbook)

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.
For more information, or to register, call Parry at 707-538-2333

 

OIL PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS:
AN INTRODUCTION TO PLEIN AIR PAINTING

3 Tuesdays: 1/6/09, 1/13/09, and 1/20/09
9:30-12:30
$120 for either complete series of 3 classes

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.
Ed is offering a special Holiday Gift Package: 3 Oil painting workshops, an Elmwood box/easel, 6 tubes of artists oil paint, 3 brushes, 2 palette knives, a palette, pencil, 9 x 12 canvas.…everything you need for your first class…all for $120.00 (regular retail would be $229.79). Choose from any 3 2009 :Level 1 Workshops offered throughout the year. Sign up at the web at www.fineartbyduarde.blogspot.com
and click on "workshops." This offer holds while supplies last.
For more information, or to register, contact Ed at 707-367-2454 or www.fineartbyduarde.blogspot.com
You'll find your supply list there also.

GOURDCRAFT
Instructor: Jeri Nager
Tues., 1/27/09, 9:30-12:30,
Students can also choose to attend any one of the other following sessions in 2009, all Saturday mornings, 9:30-12:30:
3/21/09, 4/18/09, or 5/9/09
$60.00

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
Instructor: Ann Marie Torrez
2 Saturdays: 1/10/09 and 1/17/09
9:30-12:30
$90.00/ both classes or$50.00/class

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 with various surfaces.
Part 1: We'll look at the history, manufacture, and varieties of colored pencils. We'll also look at related materials, such as pencil extenders, fixatives and erasers that aid in color mixing and blending.
Part 2: This session will focus on mastering techniques: linear, tonal, the construction of dark values, sgraffito, impressed line, burnishing, colored pencils on colored paper. We'll also go over solvents, transfer methods, and how to preserve finished work.
Participants are asked to bring a set of colored pencils, such as Prismacolors and sketchbook for practice and notes (call for paper suggestions).
Ann Marie holds a degree in Illustration from the Academy of Art in S.F. and has won numerous awards for her work.
For more information, or to register, contact Ann Marie Torrez at 707-548-6499 or annde1@gmail.com

HOW TO DRAW ANYTHING!
Presented by Artist Sloane Showalter
Saturday, Jan.10, 2009
2:00-4:00 PM
THIS IS A FREE IN-STORE DEMO - but reservations required

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
707-526-2416 or info@rileystreet.com
to save your spot. Limited to 12 participants.

CLAY SCULPTURE FOR ADULTS
Instructor: Sharon Kozel
6 Sundays in 2008-09: 12/07/08, 12/21/08, 1/04/09, 1/11/09, 1/18/09, and 2/01/09
11:30-3:30
OR
6 Wednesdays in 2009: 1/14/09, 1/21/09, 1/28/09, 2/04/09, 2/11/09, and 2/18/09
9:30-noon
OR
2/15, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, and 3/29/09
$195 for either session of 6 classes

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
Instructor: Susan Moyer
Three Days: Fri., Jan. 23 from 9:30-4:30
Sat., Jan 24 from 9:30-4:30
Sun., Jan. 25 from 11:30-3:30
Cost: $375.00 (workshop) plus $35.00 (materials fee)

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.
Learn how to make latex treatment, prepare the silk, set up a palette and mix dye color. Then we will explore watercolor techniques such as washing, shading, blending, stenciling, and airbrush. On Sunday, students will learn how to set the color by steam fixation. All levels welcome!
Susan Louise Moyer is the author of Silk Painting: the Artist's guide to Gutta and Wax Resist Techniques and Silk Painting for Fashion and Fine Art. Visit her website: www.moyerdesign.com For more information, supply list or to register, contact Susan at 1-800-790-6377 or susanlouise@moyerdesign.com

ACRYLIC DEMO- Solucryl and Art Noise
Presenter: Karen Paul
Saturday, 1/31/09
10.00-noon
FREE! But space is limited, so advance registration is a must!

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 reserve your place:
707-526-2416

PAINTING CRYSTAL AND GLASS IN WATERCOLOR
Instructor: Joyce Faulknor
Sat., Feb. 7, 2009 from 9:30-4:30 and
Sun., Feb 8, 2009 from 11:30-3:30
$150.00/ both days (includes lunch!)

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.
Joyce Faulknor is the author of Stunning Crystal and Glass (Northlight Books). She drew a packed, rapt audience when she presented a talk and watercolor demonstration for us last June.
For more information, or to register, contact Joyce at 2611 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94062 or 650-364-2611 ormfaulknor@aol.com


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JEWELRY MAKING WORKSHOP WITH PRECIOUS METAL CLAY
Instructor: Mary Neuer Lee
Sat., 2/21/09
10:00-4:00
$80.00 plus $50 materials fee ($130.00 total)

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.
This one-day workshop will introduce students to PMC; we'll create pendants, beads, and earrings, from design to finishing and coloring techniques. A tool kit will be provided for use during the workshop and may be purchased at the end of the class.
Mary has been a metal artist since 1969 and is a Certified Level Two PMC Instructor and a member of the PMC Guild. She has a Jeweler's Certificate from Santa Rosa Junior College and the Revere Jeweler's Academy in San Francisco. For more information, or to register, contact Mary at 707-545-6825 or maryneuer_lee@yahoo.com

Painting Dyes on Silk
Instructor: Deborah Padrick
Sundays, 2/22/09, 4/19/09, 5/17/09, 9/20/09, and 11/01/09
11:30 - 3:30
$75.00

Paint a 10"X45" silk scarf or banner with dye that is brushed directly on the fabric and blends with ease like watercolors. Resist is used to define color areas and develop designs. These techniques can be used on other fabrics. You will be able to work on your own after this workshop and you do not need to be an artist to obtain beautiful results. Exquisite clothing can be made out of painted silks, also pillows, kites, banners, lampshades and much more. All materials are provided in this 4 hours workshop. Sign up early and make beautiful gifts. Please check out Deborah's website at: www.deborahsilk.com For more information, or to register call Deborah at 707.823.8153.

 

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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.

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