Classes

Basic Clay Handbuilding I & II

$180 (CAC Member) / $185 (Non-Member)
Material fee of $30 included in cost

Instructor: Craig Miron - (530) 589-1982

Learn many handbuilding skills in this comprehensive class designed to take beginning students from little or no ability to proficiency in many handbuilding projects. Every class has extensive demonstration of skills needed to do each project. Class will cover the making of pinch and coil pots, slab, slump molds, relief tiles, small charactures, design and more. Small scale projects only. Minimum class size of 5. Craig Miron completed his apprenticeship under Shimaoka Tatsuzo in January 1976 in Mashiko Japan. Shimaoka was Hamada Shojl's primary student and went on to receive Japans highest civilian honor- National Living Treasure in 1996. Craig also has extensive ceramic/pottery study and work experience in Kyoto, Hagi, Japan and USA. Please Google, Craig Miron, potter for more information about 2009 Shimaoka Tatsuzo Retrospective Workshop under Limberlost Pottery.

Pottery on the Wheel & Raku Firing

$80 (CAC Member) / $85 (Non-Member)

Instructor: Dave Owen - (530) 898-0987

Adult and children's ceramic class for beginners to advanced. Students will learn to throw "off the hump" multiple pieces from a single mound of clay. Artwork will be finished using the Japanese based Raku firing method. Experience the beauty of seeing your glowing pots removed from the fire! This class is taught at the instructor's studio. Please call for directions. Materials fee $15. Dave Owen is a ceramic artist, a sculptor, potter and educator from 1980 to the present. He received his degree from University of New Mexico, and has exhibited widely. His ceramic sculpture may be viewed on line at his website www.owensculpture.com

Head and Portrait

$180 (CAC Member) / $185 (Non-Member)
$10 model fee

Instructor: Sal Casa - (530) 343-6887

A strong concentration on the human head using charcoal, ink and gouache. A $10 model fee paid to instructor. All levels are welcome. Maximum of 10 students.

Sal Casa is a well-known local artist who taught at CSU Chico and other local classes. He is an award winning member of the National Watercolor Society and his work is exhibited in Chico as well as around the country. We all know Sal!

Beginning Watercolor

$150 (CAC Member) / $155 (Non-Member)

Instructor: Eva Farley - (530) 343-5602

If you love watercolor paintings and would like to create your own, but don't know where to start, this class is for you. This class is designed for the beginner and will cover basic watercolor techniques including: graded and even washes, wet into wet, dry brush and other methods of achieving desired effects.

We will explore how to start and finish a painting using all the components in between including: color, value, composition and negative painting. Students provide own materials, call instructor for a materials list. Minimum class size of 4.

Drawing From Observation

$60 (CAC Member) / $65 (Non-Member)

Instructor: Gitta Brewster – (530) 899-9505

A basic drawing course for beginners or "returning" students. Emphasis is on drawing exercises to help strengthen observation skills and to explore various drawing materials. While instructor will share some of her materials, students should have a basic drawing pad and pencil set. Minimum class size of 3.

Watercolor

$180 (CAC Member) / $185 (Non-Member)

Instructor: Sal Casa - (530) 343-6887

This popular class welcomes students from beginning to advanced artists. Classes will address still life, landscape and the figure in watercolor. Materials fee to be announced.

Oil Painting

$125 (CAC Member) / $130 (Non-Member)

Instructor: Christie Beebe – (530) 877-7629

Learn oil painting the "traditional method" style, but using contemporary theme! I'll help you discover your own style. All levels welcome. Students supply own materials, call instructor for materials list. Minimum class size of 4.

Cartooning, Animation and Art Class

$70 (CAC Member) / $75 (Non-Member)
Ages: 7 – Adult
(Includes professional materials and handouts)

Instructor: Jon Shult - (530) 534-5474

In this fun and exciting class, participants will create simple cartoon and comic book figures, horses, and dragons. Basics of flipbook animation will be taught. Painting and sculpture will be explored. All ability levels including beginners are welcome. You'll have an option to develop gag cartoons, comic strips, card designs and story boards. Student may come early to class to work on projects and look at material instructor brings in. Some scholarships are available.

Handbuilding – Garden Art

$80 (CAC Member) / $90 (Non-Member)

Instructor: Erin Wells - (530) 891-8411

This class is a continuation from winter class session of Totems, Tiles and other Garden Art. All hand built in mid-range white clay. Decorating and firing included. Ten lbs. of clay included, additional clay will be $10 for 5 lbs. Even with no experience you will create fun Garden Art. Minimum class size of 2.

Acrylic Painting

$125 (CAC Member) / $130 (Non-Member)

Instructor: Christie Beebe – (530) 877-7629

Learn to prepare, tone, scumble, scrafitto, and paint the canvas. Lessons in composition, light, shadow and color. All levels welcome. Students supply own materials, call instructor for materials list. Minimum class size of 4.

Klay 4 Kids

$125 (Children)
Material fee of $25 included in cost

Instructor: Craig Miron - (530) 589-1982

This is a basic clay hand building class for children aged 7-15. Many beginning skills will be demonstrated and taught in each class. Experience not necessary but could be helpful, all welcome. Experienced instructor will give demonstrations in each class helping students make progress in proficiency of skills. Projects include: pinch pots, coil pots, relief tiles, animals, charactures & more. Small scaled pieces only. Some scholarships are available.

Pottery on the Wheel & Raku Firing

$80 (CAC Member) / $85 (Non-Member)
Materials fee $15

Instructor: Dave Owen - (530) 898-0987

Adult and children's ceramic class for beginners to advanced. Students will learn to throw "off the hump" multiple pieces from a single mound of clay. Artwork will be finished using the Japanese based Raku firing method. Experience the beauty of seeing your glowing pots removed from the fire! This class is taught at the instructor's studio. Please call for directions.

Cartooning, Animation and Art Class

$70 (CAC Member) / $75 (Non-Member)
Ages: 7 – Adult
(Includes professional materials and handouts) 

Instructor: Jon Shult - (530)534-5474

In this fun and exciting class, participants will create simple cartoon and comic book figures, horses, and dragons. Basics of flipbook animation will be taught. Painting and sculpture will be explored. All ability levels including beginners are welcome. You'll have an option to develop gag cartoons, comic strips, card designs and story boards. Student may come early to class to work on projects and look at material instructor brings in. Some scholarships are available.

An Introductory Workshop on the "Zentangle" Practice: Adult Workshop

$35 (CAC Member) / $40 (Non-Member)
Material fee of $5 included

Instructor: Joan McCormick - (530) 343-5606

Expand your life by learning the mindful practice of Zentangle… experience quiet focus while creating beautiful art. Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. View zentangle.com. Minimum class size of 6.

"Think Inside the Box" Mixed Media Art Workshop:
Adult Workshop

$65 (CAC Member) / $70 (Non-Member)
Material fee of $15 included

Instructor: Tatiana Allen - (530) 321-7880

In this workshop you will create a 3-D visual interpretation of "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning to dance in the rain." I will teach you how I make my own shadow boxes and will then guide you through your own creative journey with paint, collage & assemblage. Bring a snack. Minimum class size of 5.

An Introductory Workshop on the "Zentangle" Practice: Adult Workshop

$35 (CAC Member) / $40 (Non-Member)
Material fee of $5 included

Instructor: Joan McCormick - (530) 343-5606

Please see description above.

Colored Pencil: Children and Adult Workshop

$25 (CAC Member) / $30 (Non-Member)
All materials provided
(including professional materials and handouts)
Ages 7 - Adult

Instructor: Jon Shult - (530) 534-5474

Techniques of colored pencil will be explored in a fun and informative way. Participants will warm up by creating a colorful pattern on a shark drawing that will be provided. Use of color contrast based on the color wheel will be examined. Students will also create a card and/or small drawing based on teacher's designs or their own ideas. Examples of commissioned soft toy designs using colored pencil by the instructor will be displayed. This class is for all skill levels including beginners. Projects changed for repeat students. Materials provided including top line Prismacolor pencils. Some scholarships are available. Minimum class size of 3.

Color Your World with Oil or Watercolor

$80 (CAC Member) / $85 (Non-Member) - 2 days
$40 (CAC Member) / $45 (Non-Member) - 1 day

Instructor: Mary Louise Anderson

This class is an excellent way to learn new art techniques and have a great time. Learning how to use oil or watercolor along with the elements in art study is inspiring and so rewarding, hope you can join us. Supply list available at Chico Art Center. MaryAnderson is a graduate from Humboldt State in Studio Art – Cum Laude. She has been teaching over 30 years and shows her artwork throughout the West.

An Introductory Workshop on the "Zentangle" Practice: Adult Workshop

$35 (CAC Member) / $40 (Non-Member)
Material fee of $5 included

Instructor: Joan McCormick - (530) 343-5606

Please see description above.

Trash to Treasure Workshop : Adult Workshop

$70 (CAC Member) / $75 (Non-Member)
Material fee of $15 included

Instructor: Tatiana Allen - (530) 321-7880

In this workshop discarded materials will find new & unexpected purposes and symbolism. We begin with a pile of small knick knacks & inspiration and end with individual works of art. You will learn elements of design and how to create and assemblage/collage with paint, adhesives, wire, nails and a hammer. Bring a snack. Minimum class size of 5.

An Introductory Workshop on the "Zentangle" Practice: Adult Workshop

$35 (CAC Member) / $40 (Non-Member)
Material fee of $5 included

Instructor: Joan McCormick - (530) 343-5606

Please see description above.

An Introductory Workshop on the "Zentangle" Practice: Adult Workshop

$35 (CAC Member) / $40 (Non-Member)
Material fee of $5 included

Instructor: Joan McCormick - (530) 343-5606

Please see description above.