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We offer adult classes, open to the public, seven days a week in a variety of different art mediums. Our instructors are accomplished, professional artists who are locally and nationally recognized in their fields with vast experience in the subjects they teach. Most teachers welcome beginners and will advise on supplies to get started. Please contact class instructors by email or phone to assess place availability and to receive the materials lists. |
MONDAYS AUDITORIUM - 9:00 - 12:00 To be announced. -------------- MICHAEL STEIRNAGLE Steirnagle.com OIL PAINTING AUDITORIUM Michael is a nationally known artist who taught 30 years at the college level. He exhibits at the Coda Gallery in Palm Desert. This class will address painting from life as well as photographs with a focus on color, composition and expression. Int. to advanced. $120 for 4 classes, $35 for 1 class. Contact Michael for place availability and to receive the materials lists. 760 712-2424 or mikesteirnagle@gmail.com | TUESDAYS TERRY MASTERS desertpainter.com AUDITORIUM Terry was raised here in the desert and has a beautiful appreciation of our valley and desert life. These classes are for beginner to advanced students. Terry’s art is known nationally as well as here in the desert. $130 for 4 classes Contact Terry for place availability and to receive the materials lists. (760) 668-6968 or tmasters452@earthlink.net -------------- JUDE WIESENFELD STUDIO GALLERY Jude is an accomplished floral watercolorist with many awards to her name. Students will learn to study the subject in depth as well as learn composition and watercolor techniques. Beginners to advanced. $100 for 4 classes, $30 for 1 class Contact Jude for place availability and to receive the materials lists. 818 903-4083 or judemwiesenfeld@gmail.com -------------ELAINE MATHEWS AUDITORIUM Elaine holds a BA in Art and an MA in teaching. Her large paintings are included in several corporate collections. Classes are for intermediate to advanced students who will paint from photos and learn plein air techniques. $120 for 4 classes. $35 for 1 class. Contact Elaine for place availability and to receive the materials lists. (760) 328-4911 or elaineartist@yahoo.com ------------- LOUISE PASSEY STUDIO GALLERY Louise’s professional experience ranges from clothing and costume design to painting and education. She holds a Masters and teaching credential in art. The class emphasizes classic oil painting techniques using subject matter of your choice. $120 for 4 classes. $35 for 1 class. Contact Louise for place availability and to receive the materials lists. (310) 629-8155 or passeylouise@gmail.com |
WEDNESDAYS ADELE HILL AUDITORIUM Adele was a student of Kay Henkel’s from 1995 and has continued working with her until her retirement. Adele will use different clay types, glazes and acrylic finishes. Beginner to advanced students. $35 per class, plus clay and firing fees. Contact Adele for place availability and to receive the materials lists. 760 416-5476 or Adele2290a@gmail.com ------------- MOIRA JOHANNESSEN AUDITORIUM Moira’s popular classes are well attended, so call for reservations. She has won many awards in local and national shows. She teaches the different techniques of watercolor to students from beginner to intermediate. $100 for 4 class. $30 for 1 class. Contact Moira for place availability and to receive the materials lists. (760) 322-2523 or moirajohannessen@gmail.com ------------- JESSICA SCHIFFMAN STUDIO GALLERY This class will de-mystify basic drawing problems. Beginning to advanced students. With a BFA in painting, Jessica is a full-time painter and has illustrated sixteen children’s books. $120 for 4 classes. $35 for 1 class. Contact Jessica for place availability and to receive the materials lists. (951) 212-3783 or jscaschiffman@gmail.com ------------- ELAINE STARRETT STUDIO GALLERY Elaine offers over 35 years’ experience in both painting, and inspiring/guiding her students to tap into their CREATIVE IMAGINATION, where amazing, transformative results can be achieved via color, mood and feeling. Coaching and guidance offered, but not a “paint by number” class. $35 for 1 class, $130 for 4 classes. Contact Elaine for place availability and to receive the materials lists. (808) 298-9551 or ecstarr22@gmail.com | THURSDAYS DAVID FAIRRINGTON davidfairrington.com AUDITORIUM David has an extensive background in painting and drawing. He has painted over 500 personal portraits, ballet subjects and he was a Combat Artist for the US Army. He will emphasize drawing, values, color and edges. $40 per class. Contact David for place availability and to receive the materials lists. (951) 966-6800 or fairrington@verizon.net ------------- TAYLOR MICKLE taylormicklephotography.com STUDIO GALLERY Taylor holds a Masters in Digital Photography and has taught for over 20 years. Beginners to advanced students. Learn to use your smart phone to digital SLR cameras with confidence. Call her for more information. Contact Taylor for place availability and to receive the materials lists. $125 for 4 classes (760)861-3276 or info@theluxfarm.com -------------- DON DIETZ 9:00 – 12:00 (at Don’s Studio) Don is a retired teacher with an MA in Vocational Education. He has been making stained glass for 12 years. Students learn glass selection, pattern transfer, cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering and finishing. Students will complete a basic project. $30 per class. Contact Don for place availability and to receive the materials lists. (414) 722-7931 or donald.dietz1@gmail.com ------------- MOIRA JOHANNESSEN AUDITORIUM Moira’s popular classes are well attended, so call for reservations. She has won many awards in local and national shows. She teaches the different techniques of watercolor to students from beginner to intermediate. $100 for 4 class. $30 for 1 class. Contact Moira for place availability and to receive the materials lists. (760) 322-2523 or moirajohannessen@gmail.com |
FRIDAYS DON DIETZ 9:00 – 12:00 (at Don’s Studio) Don is a retired teacher with an MA in Vocational Education. He has been making stained glass for 12 years. Students learn glass selection, pattern transfer, cutting, grinding, foiling, soldering and finishing. Students will complete a basic project. $30 per class. Contact Don for place availability and to receive the materials lists. (414) 722-7931 or donald.dietz1@gmail.com ------------- IAN COOKE AUDITORIUM Ian welcomes beginners as well as those wishing to improve their watercolor techniques. He will have weekly projects for students. Painting from your own photos also fine. Ian is an award-winning artist. $100 for 4 classes. $30 for 1 class. Contact Ian for place availability and to receive the materials lists. (760) 408-3313 or iancooke49@gmail.com ------------- ROBERT ROGERS AUDITORIUM Robert is a former instructor in ceramics and welcomes beginners as well as those who are familiar with clay building. He has worked in ceramics for many years. Students will learn slab, molding, coil and glazing selections and kiln firings for greenware and glazes. $130 for 4 classes or $35.00 per class Contact Robert for place availability and to receive the materials lists. 760-778-1880 | SATURDAYS MERIDY VOLZ meridyvolz.com AUDITORIUM Meridy is one of our most popular teachers. Her subjects are nude models. You will have exercises to loosen up and instruction on how to render the human figure. Warm up is usually in charcoal on newsprint with longer poses in any medium. $120 for 4 classes Contact Meridy for place availability and to receive the materials lists. (760) 668-9852 or mersart@hotmail.comSUNDAYS DAVID FAIRRINGTON AUDITORIUM This class will have both nude and clothed models. Drawing from the “inside out” will be taught to get more volume and depth in your drawings and paintings. Painting with various media covered. Line work and capturing drama in the drawing emphasized. $35 for 1 class. Contact David for place availability and to receive the materials lists. (951) 966-6800 or fairrington@verizon.net------------- JESSICA SCHIFFMAN AUDITORIUM Jessica has a BFA in painting. She can teach you her step by step system and help you solve visual problems. Still life supplied or paint your own subject. All levels are welcome. Materials supplied for a modest fee. $120 for 4 classes. $35 for 1 class. Contact Jessica for place availability and to receive the materials lists. (951) 212-3783 or jscaschiffman@gmail.com |
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