Art
Ornate Coiled Basketry
Learn to coil a delicate basket around a polished stone. It’s an easy way to start a basket and makes a beautiful center. You will learn to coil so that the stitches are identical on both sides of the basket. Some participants may learn more advanced stitches. Pine needles and waxed linen thread are provided. The coiling technique can later be used to weave almost any plant in your yard including lavender, dusty miller and rosemary. This program is suitable for beginners or experienced basketmakers. A $27 material fee is payable at the workshop. Material fee includes large spool of Irish waxed linen thread, handout, darning needle, mounted cabochon, and sorted/washed pine needles.
Program fee $62
1 meeting
Saturday, February 20
10 am - 4 pm
Community Center 102
1610.201
Presenter: Nadine Spier - Is an award-winning fiber artist whose work is exhibited internationally. She is breaking new ground in the realm of contemporary basketry and has been featured in many magazines, on the Discovery Channel and in 500 Baskets published in 2006.
Picture Framing for Beginners
Learn to join frames, cut mats and glass, mount pictures, and finish your own framed print. The workshop will cover design, measuring for matting, and the tools needed for framing. Please bring two pictures, photos, or prints (5"x7" to 8"x10"). You will have “hands-on” experience matting both items and framing one of them. Also bring a tape measure and pencil. You may bring your own mat cutter if you have one, or you can use the cutter in class. This is a fascinating, fun, do-it-yourself workshop that includes a beautifully framed piece you can keep. A sack lunch is recommended. A $45 fee for materials is payable at the workshop. Material fee includes two mats and one 11”x14” frame.
Program fee $56
1 meeting
Saturday, March 13
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Community Center 102
1605.201
Presenter: Susan Unoura - Has been a Custom Picture Framer for over 20 years and has been teaching at local colleges for over nine years.
Advanced Picture Framing
Enhance your framing skills with techniques designed for those who have completed Picture Framing for Beginners. In this “hands-on” session you will learn how to: cut double and triple mats, cut multi-opening and fabric-wrapped mats, and construct specialty mats with custom designs on the corners. Please bring two pictures, photos, or prints (5”x7” to 8”x10”). You will have “hands-on” experience matting both items and framing one of them. Also bring a tape measure and pencil. You may bring your own mat cutter if you have one, or you can use the cutter in class. A sack lunch is recommended. A $45 fee for materials is payable at the workshop. Material fee includes two mats and one 11”x14” frame.
Program fee $56
1 meeting
Saturday, March 20
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Community Center 102
1607.201
Presenter: Susan Unoura - Has been a Custom Picture Framer for over 20 years and has been teaching at local colleges for over ten years.
Introduction to Right Brain Drawing
Have you ever wished you could learn to draw? You can! This program, designed for people with little or no experience, will enhance your creativity and artistic confidence. Participants will discover that drawing is not based simply on “natural talent.” It is a learnable skill. You will learn to let go of preconceived (left brain) blocks and gain an understanding of the drawing skills you will need in order to draw what you see. Isn’t it time you turn your desire to express yourself through art into a reality? A materials list will be provided upon registration.
Program fee $78
7 meetings
Mondays, February 1 - March 22
(Does not meet 2/15)
7 - 9 pm
Administration 223
1510.201
Presenter: Patrick Gagne - Is a local free-lance illustrator and cartoonist with over fifteen years of experience. He has been an art instructor for over ten years.
Watercolor Workshop
This program concentrates on developing skills and techniques in transparent watercolor painting. Emphasis is on methods and experimentation using studio, sketches, and/or photographs for subject matter. Activities will include painting demonstrations, slides, videos, individual assistance, group critiques, sharing ideas, encouragement and discoveries. A materials list will be provided at the first meeting.
Program fee $98
6 meetings
Fridays, February 19 - March 26
9 am - Noon
Fine Arts 112
1561.201
6 meetings
Fridays, February 19 - March 26
1 - 4 pm
Fine Arts 112
1561.202
$20 discount if you register for morning and afternoon sessions at the same time
Program fee $176
1561.203
6 meetings
Fridays, April 9 - May 14
9 am - Noon
Fine Arts 112
1561.204
6 meetings
Fridays, Apr 9 - May 14
1 - 4 pm
Fine Arts 112
1561.205
$20 discount if you register for morning and afternoon sessions at the same time
Program fee $176
1561.206
Presenter: Harvey Clemans - Is a professor emeritus in art. He has taught painting and drawing at Golden West College since 1970. His works have been shown in many national and international exhibitions and hundreds of private and corporate collections. In 1988, Clemans was chosen Artist of the Year for the city of Huntington Beach.
Life Drawing Workshop
This workshop develops skills in live figure drawing. Sign up for one or all three workshops. There will be a live model for each six-hour session. The day will consist of short and long poses for both the quick sketch and longer studies of the figure. This workshop is designed to be used in conjunction with life drawing or painting classes to give the participant additional work time with a live model. Some experience is recommended. Participants must be 18 years or over. You should bring a large drawing pad and charcoal for drawing. A suggested materials list will be provided upon registration.
Program fee $50
1 meeting
Saturday, March 13
10 am - 5 pm
Fine Arts 220
1587.201
1 meeting
Saturday, April 10
10 am - 5 pm
Fine Arts 220
1587.202
1 meeting
Saturday, May 8
10 am - 5 pm
Fine Arts 220
1587.203
Presenter: Ed Foster - Has an M.F.A. in painting from the New York Academy of Art and B.A. in sculpture from California State University, Long Beach. He has taught Studio Art on both East and West Coasts since 2003. He is currently an instructor of drawing and painting at four local colleges. Ed has exhibited in New York, Los Angeles and Oxford England.
Acrylic Painting Workshop
An introductory workshop for beginning art students covering basic techniques in painting. Participants will be introduced to basic color theory, color mixing, painting techniques, and composition. Acrylic paints will be used on canvas. Each participant will create a painting on canvas during the workshop. A materials list will be provided at the first meeting.
Program fee $69
4 meetings
Tuesday & Thursday, April 13 - 22
6:30 - 9 pm
Fine Arts 124
1583.201
Presenter: Brian Conley - Is a professor of Fine Arts at Golden College and has taught studio art for over 20 years. His art work has been exhibited in the USA, Europe, and Asia.
Fish Printing (Gyotaku) Workshop
This is a one day workshop exploring the Japanese method of fish printing (Gyotaku). Participants will learn how fish prints are made, including preparing the fish for printing, planning the design, inking, and printing the fish. Participants will be able to create a number of fish prints during the workshop. A $28 fee for materials is payable at the workshop. Material fee includes handout, fish, inks, printing supplies, and paper. Bring a sack lunch.
Program fee $56
1 meeting
Saturday, March 13
10 am - 3 pm
Fine Arts 124
1560.201
Presenter: Brian Conley - Is a professor of Fine Arts at Golden College and has taught studio art for over 20 years. His art work has been exhibited in the USA, Europe, and Asia.