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SPRING CLASSES

March, April, May,  2012

ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS AND ARTISTS

Contact Marge Essel at 510-548-2617 or e-mail: expressionsgallery@msn.com
Classes for Adults:
PRINTMAKING

Instructor: Roberta Loach

In four Wednesdays, from 12 – 5 PM you will learn the following techniques for Printmaking: soft and multiple ground, Chine Colle, multiple plates and color registering and also a technique for water based mono printing. All of these begin with a sketch of your work that you would like to put on a zinc plate. Don’t miss this absolutely wonderful chance to learn these techniques.

Fee: $175 for four weeks of classes.
Class is held at the print studio of the instructor in Kensington.

CLASSES FOR ARTISTS

COMPUTER ARTWORK 101

Instructor: Raphael Landea

This personalized workshop will assist the artist in photographing their works and learning to size the image on a computer. 

Workshops are scheduled with the artists.

The fee is $30.00 per session /$150.00

Session:1.5 hrs. Sessions: 5 minimum

The day & time will be scheduled with the instructor after April 2, 2012.


 




FIGURE DRAWING WORKSHOP

Instructor: Marge Essel

In this figure drawing workshop you will learn how to draw a costumed model . We will use charcoal, pencil and pastels. We will block in the figure utilizing proportions & blocking techniques. Please bring your materials to the class.

The fee is $120.00 & $30.00 models fee

.Sessions :2 hrs. .Class limit: 6

Time :6:30-8:30 P.M. Day: Thursday

Meets: March 15- May 19, 2012

          March 26-May 31, 2012

2 Six weeks sessions are available.


LEARN TO PAINT LIKE A FAMOUS ARTIST:

 You can learn to paint like Picasso, Cezanne or Warhol.Our teaching artists will teach you how to paint like your favorite artists . In weekly sessions with a skilled teacher you will bring to life your artistic abilities & talents.

Sessions will be scheduled with the teacher.They will take place at the gallery & at their studios.

Contact our educational coordinator - Marge Essel

Classes for the Home Schooled

Instructor: Marge Essel, Credentialed Teacher

We are offering classes for home schooled children. Let us design an art class for your group of students. The maximum per class is 12 and the minimum is 4.

Fee: $35 per 1 1/2 hour session


Classes for Children:

EXPRESS YOURSELF (Ages 5-10 )
Instructor: Jessica Essel

Children learn to express themselves in a variety of mediums: Colored pencil, pastels, and watercolor paint over four Sunday classes 3:00-4:00 PM.

Come and draw a fantasy animal and bring it to life. Step through the wardrobe door and enter the land of Mr. Tumus.

Fee: $49.00 for 2 classes including materials.

BIRTHDAY  PARTIES :

Expressions Gallery offers theme Birthday Parties that bring out the artist in you, your children and guests. Mirror  Mirror is our newest party offering. In a magical garden setting , we will create a party utilizing a fairytale theme for your princess or prince. Our own magical artists will bring each party wish to life.

Depending on child’s age parties include:

Ages:  4-6 /Princess / Prince Party 

           7-10 King / Queen Party

Offered on weekends, parents bring food. Maximum people: 10 children and one to two parents or adults each.

Fee: $20.00 perchild

To register contact Marge Essel at 510-548-2617 or e-mail: expressionsgallery@msn.com
Come join in the fun and creativity!!!