Bakersfield
Art Association
 
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Classes at the Art Center
Bakersfield Art Association, 1817 Eye Street, Bakersfield, CA 661-869-2320
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Beginning Acrylic with Toni Lott. Contact Toni at 205-3488 or tlframer@gmail.com to pre-register. We all started somewhere and this is the class for young people 12 and older. Bring your 11x14 canvas board, brushes and acrylic paints or use mine. Classes are Saturdays from 1 to 3 pm. Cost is $20 per class or $80 for 4 classes. Come join the fun.

An Introduction to Graphic & Digital Arts with Ed Ruth. Contact Ed at 661-303-9210 or edruthusa@yahoo.com. Learn the fundamentals of computer generated graphic arts. You may bring a laptop (not required). Adobe Illustrator CS5 will be taught. The class is on Saturday, January 28th from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $25. Drop-ins are welcome. Additional classes will be scheduled if there is enough class interest.

A Little Bit of Everything (all mediums) with Phyllis Oliver. Contact Phyllis at 661-348-4717 or pegoliver@ix.netcom.com. Note the change from Tuesdays to THURDAYS.Classes are on Thursdays from 9:30 to 12:30. Cost is $100 for 4 lessons or $25 per class.

Watercolor Solutions: Painting Snow with Carol Bradshaw. Contact at 760-376-6604 or bradshawartist@earthlink.net. This 2-hour class will cover painting snow, using a wet into very wet technique. Escape the winter doldrums and learn how to put sparkle into snow and how to create a snow storm! Bring your watercolor supplies and paper. Class will be on Tuesday, January 17th, from 2:30 to 4:30. Cost is $20 per person.


NEW FOR FEBRUARY

Fun with Watercolor & Ink with Iva Fendrick. Contact Iva Fendrick at 661-872-2332 or 661-303-5327. Find your creative side with watercolor and ink and learn fun ways of combining pen and ink and watercolor. If you like watercolors, then this is the class for you. No pressure, just fun.

Classes on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 12:20, February 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th at the Art Center. Cost is $100 or $25 per class. Beginners are welcome as are the more advanced. Drop in is fine, but let me know when you are going to attend, because of space availability. Your full payment holds your spot.


ON-GOING CLASSES

WATERCOLOR

Experimental Watercolor Group with Phyllis Oliver. Contact Phyllis at 661-348-4717 or pegoliver@ix.netcom.com. Explore the wilder side of watercolor. Come and exchange techniques with other artists! You would be surprised what unexpected elements you can combine with traditional watercolor for some fun and unexpected results.

This studio group meets on the 3rd Monday of every month from 9:30 to 12:30. Studio cost is $3 per person. Class limit is 8. You must pre-register for this studio class.


DROP-IN CLASSES


DRAWING


Beginning Drawing III with Carol Bradshaw.
Contact Carol at 760-376-6604 or bradshawartist@earthlink.net. This is a structured series of 6 three-hour classes in graphite for the person who has never drawn before or for those who wish to brush up on the basics with drawing. This series focuses on texture and its various application. Classes are held on Tues-days from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Winter schedule continues on: January 10, 17, and 24; and February 14, 21, and 28th. Cost is $150 for the 6 week course. Supply list with registration. Drop-ins are welcome.


Pencil Lover’s Group with Carol Bradshaw.
Contact Carol at 760-376-6604 or bradshawartist@earthlink.net. Classes are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Classes start January 12 and continue through March 23. Cost for the 6-week course is $120 or $20 per class. Drop-ins are welcome.


OIL

Beginning Oil Painting with Glen Jelletich. Contact Glen at 661-399-3707. Always wanted to paint in oil and didn’t know where to start? This is the class for beginning students in oil. Students learn the three color system as well as secondary colors, including brown and black. Use of different brushes and a variety of brush strokes will also be taught. Classes are on Fridays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Cost will be $15 per class. Drop-ins are welcome.



WATERCOLOR

Watercolor Painter's Group with Carol Bradshaw. Contact Carol at 760-376-6604 or bradshawartist@earthlink.net.This class is for artists who have previous experience in watercolor. Students will be working on their own projects with instructor guidance and critique. Bring your watercolors and current project. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Winter schedule continues: January 10, 17, and 24; and February 14, 21, and 28th. Cost for the 9-week course is $135 (or $15 per 2 hour class). Drop-ins are welcome.


OPEN STUDIO

Open Studio on Wednesday Afternoon. This is an opportunity for BAA members and non-members to come and paint in a creative environment. Bring your paints and your current project! The coffee pot is on. Open Studio is on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 pm. Studio cost is $3 per member, $5 non-members payable to BAA. For more information, contact: Art Center at 661-869-9320 or: Toni Lott at 661-205-3488 or tlframer@gmail.com

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TEACHING A CLASS, CONTACT CAROL BRADSHAW
760-376-6604 or
bradshawartist@earthlink.net