Classes at Chico Art Center

Classes

Spring 2013

Registration starts March 18, 2013. Classes begin April 1, 2013. 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.

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 1 – MAY 20

Mondays (8 weeks)

6:00pm - 9:00pm

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.

APRIL 2 – APRIL 23

Tuesdays (4 weeks)

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

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

APRIL 3 – MAY 22

Wednesdays (8 weeks)

6:00pm - 9:00pm

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!

APRIL 3 – MAY 29

(no class April 10)
Wednesdays (8 weeks)

10:00am – 1:00pm

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.

APRIL 3 – APRIL 24

Wednesdays (4 weeks)

2:00pm – 4:00pm

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.

APRIL 5 - MAY 24

Fridays (8 weeks)

9:00am – 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 9 – MAY 28

Tuesdays (8 weeks)

9:00am – Noon

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.

APRIL 10 – MAY 15

Wednesdays (6 weeks)

3:30pm – 5:00pm

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.

APRIL 11 – MAY 16

Thursdays (6 weeks)

1:00pm– 3:00pm

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.

APRIL 11 – MAY 30

Thursdays (8 weeks)

1:00pm – 4:00pm

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.

Children's CLASSES

APRIL 1 – MAY 6

Mondays (6 weeks)

3:00pm - 5:00pm

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.

APRIL 2 – APRIL 23

Tuesdays (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 15

Wednesdays (6 weeks)

3:30pm – 5:00pm

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.

Workshops:

APRIL 2

Tuesday
6:00pm - 8:00pm

 

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.

APRIL 13

Saturday
Noon - 4:00pm

 

"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.

APRIL 19

Friday
1:00pm - 3:00pm

 

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.

APRIL 20

Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm

 

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.

MAY 4 & MAY 5

Saturday and Sunday
9:00am – 3:00pm

 

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.

MAY 7

Tuesday
6:00pm - 8:00pm

 

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.

MAY 11

Saturday
Noon - 5:00pm

 

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.

MAY 17

Friday
1:00pm - 3:00pm

 

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.

JUNE 4

Tuesday
6:00pm - 8:00pm

 

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.

Children's Workshops

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OCTOBER 13

Saturday (1 day)
10:00am – 1:00pm

 

Mosaic Pumpkin Decoration

$20 (CAC Member) / $25 (Non-Member)

Instructor: Kim Finlan - (530) 592-4411

Learn the basics of mosaicing by decorating a flat, wooden pumpkin using tiles and glass gem-drops. We will also grout our pumpkins for a finished look! These will make great Fall or Halloween decorations! All materials will be provided. Bring a sack lunch and a water bottle as we will need to take a lunch break before we grout so the glue can dry a little.

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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