Classes
Winter 2010
Registration begins January 14th. Classes run January 25 – March 26, 2010.
For a current class schedule call the Chico Art Center, 895-8726.
Class dates should always be confirmed by calling the Chico Art Center.
Ongoing Open Studios
Mondays 9am–Noon
Room 2
Figure Drawing
Contact person: Roni Wiener, (530) 877-2610
Call contact person for further information.
Tuesdays 9am–Noon
2 DIMENSIONAL DRAWING/WATERCOLOR
$5 per session
Leader: Philip Lydon, (530) 343-9277
This is a non-instructed open studio drawing group. Non-odor producing art mediums are welcome, i.e., pencils, pastels, watercolor. Two off-site plein air sessions are planned; locations will be announced. CAC membership is required. Call leader for further information.
Thursdays 9am–Noon
Room 2
DRAWING WITH LIVE MODELS
Instructor: Jerril Dean Kopp, (530) 345-0455
This is a non-instructed open studio drawing group with live models. Call contact person for further information.
Saturdays,
January 23 - December 11
Children’s Choice Classes
Drop in classes at $10 per child for 2 hours of art instruction.
Call the Chico Art Center for class descriptions - (530) 895-8726.
This is a great chance to have a children's birthday party at CAC.
Your child can choose the art project for the party.
Scheduled Classes
January 25 - MarCH 15
Mondays
1:30pm–3:30pm
CANCELLED
FEARLESS PAINTING IN ACRYLICS
$120 (CAC Member) / $125 (Non-Member)
Instructor: Christine MacShane, (530) 370-1285
A step by step class in acrylic painting that not only provides basic and intermediate skills and understanding, but is focused on eliminating fear of facing a white canvas. A fun class with great success at all levels.
January 25 - MarCH 15
Mondays
6:30pm–8:30pm
CANCELLED
FEARLESS PAINTING IN ACRYLICS
$120 (CAC Member) / $125 (Non-Member)
Instructor: Christine MacShane, (530) 370-1285
Additional offering of class immediately above.
January 26 - MarCH 16
Tuesdays
9:30am - 11:30am
JUMP START YOUR CREATIVE URGES
$150 (CAC Member) / $155 (Non-Member)
Instructor: Jane Zambory, (530) 894-0437
Practice varied skills using the art elements of line, shape/space, value, color, and texture while exploring different materials. Expect a casual, supportive atmosphere and individual help.
January 27 - MarCH 17
Wednesdays 6pm - 9pm (8 sessions)
Room 2
Figure Drawing
$180 (CAC Member) / $195 (Non-Member)
Instructor: Sal Casa - (530) 343-6887
This class will deal with the basic principles of drawing the human figure. From gesture to sustained form will be explored in wet and dry mediums.
January 28 - MarCH 18
Thursdays 6pm - 8pm
Paper MachÉ
$85 (CAC Member) / $90 (Non-Member)
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.
January 29 - MarCH 19
Fridays 9am – Noon (8 sessions)
Room 2
Watercolor Painting
$180 (CAC Member) / $195 (Non-Member)
Instructor: Sal Casa - (530) 343-6887
The class will explore, Still Life, Landscape, Figure in Watercolor Techniques. The theory of color will be explored in specific painting problems.
January 29 - February 19
Fridays 3:30 - 4:30pm (4 sessions)
Room 1
PRIMARY COLOR WATERCOLOR FOR KIDS - Children’s Class
Class Fee $50 plus $10 Materials fee
Instructor: Nyah Gueye - (530) 342-4069
Call Instructor For Details
February 26 - MarCH 19
Fridays 3:30 - 4:30pm (4 sessions)
Room 1
PRIMARY COLOR WATERCOLOR FOR KIDS - Children’s Class
Class Fee $50 plus $10 Materials fee
Instructor: Nyah Gueye - (530) 342-4069
Call Instructor For Details
February 2 - MarCH 9
Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30pm (6 sessions)
Room 1
Cartooning, Animation and Comic Book Art - NEW CLASS
Ages: 8-18 (adults are welcome)
$85 (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. All ability levels including beginners are welcome. 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.
February 3 - MarCH 24
Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:30pm
Room 2
ANIMAL ILLUSTRATION - Children’s Class
Class fee $95.
Instructor: Ben Saturen - (530) 877-3472
Learn to draw sleek fur, ruffled feathers, smooth fins and scaly skin. Sharpen your drawing skills and create expressive pictures of realistic animals in their natural settings. Using basic tools such as pencils, charcoal and erasers you learn to create a finished look to black and white drawings that make your critters hop, fly and slither off the page. Work intensively as you explore form, contour, texture, shadow, light, balance and expression. Use a computer for research, then develop your skills in drawing to scale and transferring images and photographs to paper. By the end of the class you have at least one finished illustration that you can be proud to display in a portfolio or on your walls.
February 7 - February 28
Sundays 2 – 3:30pm (4 sessions)
At the artist’s studio
Pottery on the Wheel & Raku Firing
$80 (CAC Member) / $95 (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.
Workshops
February 6
2 – 3:30pm
At the artist’s studio
Raku Party
$45 (CAC Member) / $60 (Non-Member)
All ages welcome.
Instructor: Dave Owen - (530) 898-0987
Enjoy this fun and dramatic method of firing pottery, in a safe and festive atmosphere. Each student is given a handmade piece of pottery (3x3”) to glaze and keep when completed. The piece is then heated to 1800 degrees in 90 minutes and taken out glowing red-hot and put in a barrel with paper to produce colors. Bring food or beverage for a potluck!
February 20 & 21
Paint BIG: Intuitive Painting From The Source
$165 (CAC Member) / $175 (Non-Member)
plus $10 materials fee.
Instructor: Cynthia Schildhauer
CAC Office: (530) 895-8726)
A single stroke of paint can ignite a creative spark and lead to profound imaginative output and change. This mixed media workshop invites novices and pros alike to create original artwork from often-forgotten personal internal sources. Using a variety of materials and techniques including collage, pastels, creative writing and large format acrylic painting, participants will enjoy a blend of free expression and individualized instruction to create one-of-a-kind, deeply meaningful works of art.
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.

