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>>> *Brand New Students Only
>>> Plein Air Painting
>>>
>>>
>>> Saturdays & Sundays
>>>
>>> Christopher NewhardOctober 20, 2-6pm
>>> Jerrold Turner October 27 & 28, 10am-2pm
>>>
>>> One 4-hour session
>>> $50 Arts Benicia members, $70 non-members
>>> Two 4-hour sessions
>>> $80 Arts Benicia members, $100 non-members
>>>
>>> Experience painting in the natural environment in scenic locations
>>> in Benicia and beyond. Arts Benicia's Plein Air Series provides
>>> on-site instruction from artists working in a wide range of plein
>>> air styles, from abstract to realistic. Students working in all
>>> styles are welcome. Each session includes demonstrations by the
>>> instructor, personal painting time and an informal group critique.
>>> All experience levels welcome.
>>>
>>> (Image by Chris Newhard)
>>> Printmaking
>>>
>>>  
>>> Instructor: Bill Harsh
>>>
>>>
>>> October 27- December 15, Saturdays, 10am - 1pm
>>> Six 3-hour sessions, Option to continue working after class, with no
>>> instructor supervision, for a $15 Lab Fee per day.
>>> Fees: $160. Arts Benicia members, $185. non-members
>>>
>>> This course is designed as an introduction to three traditional fine
>>> art printmaking forms: Monotype (unique single image prints),
>>> Etching/Intaglio (multiple prints made from etched metal or metal
>>> otherwise worked with tools), and Relief (multiple prints made from
>>> cutting wood planks and linoleum and related materials).
>>>
>>> Students may opt to try all three forms, or concentrate on one or
>>> two if they wish. The class is also for more experienced artists who
>>> would like to continue their development of any or all of the three
>>> printmaking approaches. Students will work in a well-equipped
>>> printmaking studio/classroom which includes a large 3' by 6' etching
>>> press, and a small etching press. A materials list will be
>>> distributed at the first class session.
>>> Masters' Techniques

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>>> Instructor: Jody Mattison
>>> November 8, 15, 29 & December 6, 13
>>> Thursdays, 6:30-9:30pm
>>> Five3-hour sessions
>>> Fees: $135. Arts Benicia members,
>>> $155. non-members
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Learn the techniques of Renaissance and Baroque masters. Learn the
>>> steps to painting in the realist methods of painters such as
>>> Caravaggio. We will go through the processes of underpainting,
>>> grisaille, layering and glazing to achieve a beautiful and timeless
>>> three-dimensionality. Previous drawing experience is recommended.
>>> Experience with paint is helpful but not necessary. Repeat students
>>> welcome. Come to first class with materials from list, ready to
>>> work. Materialslist available at Arts Benicia.
>>> Painting
>>>
>>> Instructor: Linda Grebmeier
>>>
>>> October 28 - December 16, Sundays, 1pm - 4pm
>>> Six 3-hour sessions
>>> Fees: $160. Arts Benicia members, $180. non-members
>>>
>>> Students with all levels of painting experience and methods, from
>>> abstraction to representational work, are welcome. Students can work
>>> from still life set-ups, interiors, personal references or the local
>>> industrial landscape; media can include oils, water-miscible oils,
>>> or acrylics. Emphasis will be on composition, color, strong drawing,
>>> the use of tools, and discovering your personal painting style and
>>> subject matter. A list of materials will be provided during the
>>> first session; students are encouraged to bring materials they
>>> already have in order to begin work during the first class. Methods
>>> and use of materials will be demonstrated throughout the session.
>>> Figure Drawing Group
>>>
>>> Uninstructed
>>> Tuesdays
>>> 6:45pm-10pm
>>>
>>> Monthly Fee:
>>> $65 members, $70 non-members
>>>
>>> Drop in - One Session:
>>> $20 Members, $25 Non-Members
>>> Payments may be made by check or cash on Tuesday nights.
>>>
>>> Challenge your drawing skills while developing a better
>>> understanding of human form and movement. The three-hour session
>>> begins with short poses for warm-up gesture drawings, then gradually
>>> increases to 20-minute poses.
>>>
>>> Bring your own drawing materials; a number of
>>> easels are available for use. (Image by Lars Lucker)
>>> Quick Links
>>>
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>>>
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>>> Arts Benicia's mission is to stimulate, educate and nurture cultural
>>> life in Benicia. Opened in 1993, The Arts Benicia Center Gallery
>>> serves as the nucleus of a community of studio artists in Benicia's
>>> historic Arsenal area. A diverse exhibition schedule features the
>>> work of hundreds of local and Northern California artists in it's
>>> 2400 square foot gallery, providing opportunities for artists at
>>> many different levels of experience to show and sell their work.
>>>
>>> Photography at Arts in the Park by Lee Wilder Snider.All other
>>> photographs courtesy ofthe artists.
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