Classes and Workshops
Ongoing Classes
University Art. San Jose Classes
The art classes offered at the San Jose store are conducted by some of the most accredited artists in the Bay Area. We offer classes in three of the basic art mediums: Oil Painting, Watercolors and Pastels. Please call the individual instructors for space availability. If you have any questions call the store at (408) 297-4707 or email at sanjose@universityart.com.
Pacific Art League - weekly fine arts classes
The Pacific Art League offers weekly fine arts classes, each quarter, in a variety of media. The League prides itself on individualized attention; so most of their classes allow a maximum of 12 students. Generally classes meet for two to three hours. They also have classes for children.
Hakone
Hakone offers the ongoing art and cultural classes. There is free parking and free garden entrance for all students. Classes meet in the buildings, crafts workshop, or in the gardens. The Art Program brochure is mailed three times per year. For inquiries about classes, receiving an Art Program brochure and to be placed on the mailing list, please contact our Events Coordinator at 408 741-4994 or events@hakone.com, and leave your name and address.
Painting on Silk with Natasha Foucault
Thursdays 6:30 to 8:00 PM in sessions of 3 classes.
3 projects - 12″ x 60″ scarves, Natasha will provide all the materials. Contact Natasha on her Web site for more details.
Art classes and workshops with Barbara Stanton
Barbara Stanton offers art classes for adults and children, Miniature Painting Workshops, and the Figure Drawing Workshop with live models.
Campbell Recreation Department
Quarterly Recreation Activity Guide has a section for various art classes. The Guide is available in hard copy at the Campbell Recreation Office, City Hall, the Campbell Library, and on-line. Register by walk-in, phone-in, on-line and touchtone.
Los Gatos - Saratoga Community Education and Recreation
Classes and programs for all ages and levels of experience.
Sandra Jones - drawing human body in charcoal
Sandra teaches her technique in classes limited to six people (Wed 10-1, Tue 6:30-9:30pm; $50 per class). Studio is located in Campbell, CA. (408) Call: 371-0077. www.artsopolis.com/profile/detail/948 and www.stratfordstudio.com
Figure Drawing Sessions
Stone Griffin Gallery - 287 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell, 408 410-2313
Fee: $15
Turn North on the Corner of First & Campbell Ave. (Starbuck’s is on that corner). Enter the driveway across from Starbuck’s on First St., park and enter from the back then go up the stairs.
Sessions are held the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month, 7:00 - 9:00. If you’d like a reminder about upcoming session dates, email Elizabeth at: artpages@earthlink.net
Several tables are provided but bring your own easel in case there is no room. No instruction.
Landscape painting classes with Stefan Baumann
Weekly on Thursdays in San Jose. Info at www.thegrandview.org
“Beginning Watermedia” and “Beginning Drawing” classes with Zoya Scholis
ACE site: 591 W. Fremont Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. Fee: $66 for those age 18-49, $35 for those 50 or older Sign-up: www.ace.fuhsd.org Contact: zoya@ArtforpersonalGrowth.com, Zoyart.com
Oil Painting Classes by Kushlani Hall at University Art
This class is for the person who always wanted to learn how to paint and for painters who enjoy painting with a group of like-minded people.
In this course you will learn how to paint what you see, not what you think you see, to create realistic paintings. In the process you will learn oil painting techniques and color mixing.
Time: Wednesday mornings from 9.30 am to 12.30pm
Place: The University Art Store in San Jose CA http://www.universityart.com/San_Jose
Fee: $80/month (4 meetings/month)
Contact: Kushlani at kushij@sbcglobal.net or (408) 942-5087
Kushlani has been painting for more than 15 years. She has won awards for her paintings and is represented by two galleries in the Bay Area.
Visit Kushlani’s website here www.KushlaniHall.com
Watercolor or Watermedia Classes with Edna Wagner Piersol (Windes)
No knowledge of materials or technique is needed. Just follow Edna’s lead.
Supplies provided with Watercolor Guaranteed class.
See the Calendar of Local Art Events for upcoming classes that are one-time events or short series
Ongoing Workshops
Santa Clara Valley Watercolor Society
SCVWS has a strong committee to sponsor workshops and demonstrations throughout the year, and for several years in advance. They welcome members and non-members to participate but give first priority to members. For more information about any workshop, contact the person named with the workshop or send an email to workshops@scvws.org.
Society of Western Artists conducts series of workshops and artist demos through the year.
Drop-In Mixed Media Workshop
Cypress Senior Center, Room #5, 403 South Cypress Ave, San Jose, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am. Year round. No fee. Doug Wright, instructor with Metro Ed, offers advice. Join class at anytime. Questions? Call Doug Wright, 828-7140.
Myrna Wacknov’s Workshops
Beginning and advanced watercolor portrait workshops.
Workshops with Edna Wagner Piersol (Windes)
Watercolor, experimental watercolor including Yupo paper, exhibiting and marketing advise.
See the Calendar of Local Art Events for upcoming workshops that are one-time events or short series