Classes at Chico Art Center

Classes

Spring 2012

Registration starts March 26, 2012. Classes begin April 9. Not all classes start in the first week.

We offer Scheduled Classes and Workshops.

You are encouraged to register prior to the first class meeting; early sign ups indicate to instructors that they can offer the class. Registration is on a first come first served basis; no reservations without payment. All fees are due upon registration. Please use a separate check for each class payable to the instructor. Call instructors for additional information and materials lists.

Children's Drop In Workshops: be sure to keep checking, there will be lots of fun stuff coming up.

For a current class schedule call the Chico Art Center, 895-8726.
Class dates should always be confirmed by calling the Chico Art Center.

Scheduled Classes

APRIL 9 – APRIL 30

Mondays (4 weeks)

6:30pm – 8:00pm
At the artist's studio

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.

APRIL 10 – MAY 29

Tuesdays (8 weeks)

9:00am – 11:00am

Improving Your Art by Understanding the Elements

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

Instructor: Jane Zambory - (530) 894-0437

Understanding the elements from which all art is created: LINE, SHAPE & SPACE, VALUE, COLOR, and TEXTURE. The first step is knowing what to look for. Emphasis is on the human body.

APRIL 10 – MAY 1

Tuesdays (4 weeks)

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Drawing – Anything, Anywhere, Anytime

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

Instructor: Gitta Brewster - (530) 899-9505

This class is suitable for beginners, those who think they only can draw "sticks" as well as for those seeking an artistic "jumpstart". We will explore various approaches to drawing, basic materials, and learn to draw from observation. **Instructor will share some of her supplies, but students are strongly encouraged to bring their own basic supplies such as a drawing pad and pencils.

APRIL 11 – MAY 16

Wednesdays (6 weeks)

10am –Noon

Papier MachÉ

$120 (CAC Member) / $125 (Non-Member)
"Drop-In" $15 per class

Instructor: Sadie Card - (530) 898-9709

The student will learn techniques of sculpting with paper, making special paste, various techniques for tearing paper, armature building, form enhancement, detailing and finishing techniques. No materials fee.

APRIL 11 – MAY 30

Wednesdays (8 weeks)

10am – 1pm

Beginning Watercolor

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

Instructor: Eva Farley - (530) 343-5602

This class is designed for the beginner and will cover basic watercolor techniques including: even and graded 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. Call instructor for a materials list.

APRIL 11 – MAY 16

Wednesdays (6 weeks)

3:30pm – 5:00pm

Cartooning, Animation and Art Class

$70 (CAC Member & Children) / $75 (Non-Member)
Ages: 8 - 18 (adults are welcome)
(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.

APRIL 11 – MAY 30

Wednesdays (8 weeks)

6pm – 9pm

Figure Drawing

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

Instructor: Sal Casa - (530) 343-6887

This class focuses on the nude figure in costume. Emphasis will be placed on the draped model. Most of the work will be done in color – both dry and wet-on-wet. A $15 model fee paid to instructor. All levels are welcome.

APRIL 13 – JUNE 1

Fridays (8 weeks)

9am – Noon

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.

APRIL 15 – JUNE 3

Sundays (8 weeks)

2pm – 5pm

Watercolor

$200 (CAC Member) / $205 (Non-Member)

Instructor: Cynthia Sexton - (530) 899-0150

Cynthia has developed this course for those who want to learn to paint in watercolor although many lessons will be relevant to all watercolor artists. The class will be painting a sunlit Pansy that will serve as the foundation for learning all of the techniques of painting in watercolor. Some of the subjects to be covered are; how to combine colors to get darks without creating mud, how to observe and paint what you see, how to create the smooth blended washes including hard and soft edges, how to paint a variegated background and much more.

Please email Cynthia Sexton for further information and the materials list.

Children's CLASSES

APRIL 9 – APRIL 30

Mondays (4 weeks)
6:30pm – 8:00pm
At the artist's studio

 

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.

APRIL 11 – MAY 16

Wednesdays (6 weeks)
3:30pm – 5:00pm

 

Cartooning, Animation and Art Class

$70 (CAC Member) / $75 (Non-Member)
Ages: 8 - 18 (adults are welcome)
(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.

Workshops

APRIL 21 & APRIL 22

Saturday and Sunday
9:00am – 3:00pm

 

Fine Art Mosaics for Beginners

$90 (CAC Member) / $95 (Non-Member)

Instructor: Linda C. Smith

Did you know that Mosaic is also Fine Art? Learn how to take a vision and express it in tiny ceramic tiles to produce a fine art (non-grouted) mosaic art work. The design will be up to the student, but the instructor will show samples of her own work and assist. No prior experience necessary. Bring along a bag lunch if desired.

JUNE 2 & JUNE 3

Saturday and Sunday
9:00am – 3:00pm

 

Fine Art Mosaics for Beginners

$90 (CAC Member) / $95 (Non-Member)

Instructor: Linda C. Smith

See description above.

MAY 5 & MAY 6

Saturday and Sunday
9:00am – 3:00pm

 

Painting in Oil or Watercolor

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

Instructor: Mary Louise Anderson

Painting in oil or watercolor is challenging and very gratifying. Learn to work with your desired material, as you understand how to manipulate color and compositional elements. It's a fun way to learn. Supply list available at Chico Art Center.

MAY 19 & MAY 20

(2 days)
Saturday: 9am-Noon, break, 2pm-5pm
Sunday: 9am-1pm

 

Guatemalan Art

$90 (CAC Member) / $95 (Non-Member)
$10 material fee

Instructor: Jose Mendez

Jose will be introducing themes/content pertinent to the Tz'utujil Maya culture in Guatemala and the traditional "primitivistic" style.  Students can choose their subjects from a variety of examples, or come with an idea already in mind.

He will be teaching the use of different types and sizes of brushes to achieve specific effects, also the mixing and use of paint to produce color with more profundity.  Depending on the content students choose he can also focus on the adornment. texture, and "fall" of clothing, and techniques to use for landscape and foliage.   There will be a minimum of lecture and group discussion and a maximum of individual personal attention. All levels of experience welcomed.

Children's Workshops

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We're sorry, but there are currently no Children's Workshops scheduled.

 

Special note to parents: Do not drop off children before instructor is in the classroom. Please walk your children to the classroom and pick them up promptly after class. Parents must fill out a medical and information form before the child's first class meeting.

Some additional short classes or workshops may be added during the season.
Check back for updates or call the office.

Chico Art Center welcomes new instructors. Please call the office, (530) 895-8726, for details and applications.


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