January 2020
Youth Atelier for 12–17 year olds w/ MELISSA PARHM
For youth 13–17, These workshops and classes are rooted in the classical atelier style of teaching, with a focus on beauty and art as a way of living. We will be establishing our “ground” by preparing surfaces for drawing and painting. Melissa starts with physical “exercises” to help the children integrate body and mind.
Find out more »Art of World Cultures for Kids Ages 6 to 9 w/ ZOE HARRIS
In these fun and unique classes, children will learn about different creative traditions from cultures around the world.
Find out more »Alchemy of Art-making w/ JULIE MCGUINNESS
In this workshop series we will take inspiration from both the philosophy and art of the alchemists ie. traditional wood block prints, which contain recipes encoded within the imagery. There will be freedom of expression for each participant to respond in their unique way to the material presented.
Find out more »February 2020
Saturday Perception Workshop w/ LEO NIÑO
Continuing a 35-year-old tradition, the new Saturday Workshop will hold the space to explore one's creativity and take artistic risks in a safe environment.
Find out more »Shared Studio Space for Members
Make art on studio days! $15. First Monday free
Find out more »First Tuesday Exhibition Roundtable and Reception
Join us for a facilitated roundtable discussion open to all artists and art lovers related to the current show exhibits every first Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. This is followed by a reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free and Open to the public. Visit the Exhibition page for show details. OPENING RECEPTIONS Tuesdays: November 5 December 3
Find out more »Encaustics w/ KAREN MEADOWS – FULL
If you are curious about Encaustic and a beginner, this workshop will walk you through the basics and allow for time to create a beautiful piece ready to hang!
Find out more »Free your Creative Voice through Journal Writing w/ PELLER MARION
Discover a portal into your creative voice. Journaling helps you make sense out of your life, gather yourself and reflect, dig deep and discover what you really think and feel, figure out who you used to be and how you got to be who you are today, connect the dots of your life, and keep the door open to sparks and fireworks of original ideas.
Find out more »Macro Photography with your Phone Level One w/ DAN CASSIDY
Get closer than you imagined with your phone photography! Using a combination of apps, hacks, and add on lenses, view the world as you haven’t before.
Find out more »“LOVE” Sunday Salon w/ MURPHY PRODUCTIONS
Each Sunday Salon is a themed-based performance and sharing-community event. We invite veteran and novice performers: poets, singers, dancers, storytellers, visual artists and more to share their creative passion.
Find out more »WINTER ARTIST’S RETREAT 2020
This is a 5-day opportunity for artists to work independently but in the company of other dedicated artists. This is not a workshop, and there will be no instruction.
Find out more »Macro Photography with your Phone Level Two w/ DAN CASSIDY
New info to come Get closer than you imagined with your phone photography Using a combination of apps, hacks, and add on lenses, view the world as you haven’t before. A $5 materials fee covers the cost of experimental optics and do it yourself tripods that will enable you to take your photography to the next level of abstraction. Suggested but not necessary apps and tools Camera Plus Legacy (a $3 app) or Camera Plus 2 (a $4 app) whichever…
Find out more »March 2020
Journey to Hokusai w/ TOM KILLION & CHIKARA MOTOMURA
A new documentary by Chikara Motomura Journey to Hokusai about local and internationally renowned printmaker Tom Killion. The film beautifully documents Tom fulfilling his dream of learning a hand-printing technique with a master printer in Japan. Journey to Hokusai was premiered at the 2019 Mill Valley Film Festival in October.
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