Adult Art Classes at the MISTLIN GALLERY

Oil Painting Class

When: March 4 - April 22, Thursdays, 1pm – 4pm. Where: Senior Citizens Center. Description: Create lasting works of art as you learn the skills and techniques of color and composition through oil painting. All skill levels welcome. Supplies needed prior to the start of class. Call (209) 577-5344 for supply list. Supply costs: $100 - $150. 6 sessions/$40 (No class Mar. 11 or April 8) Course taught in partnership with Modesto City Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods. Sign up through Parks and Recreation: 577-5344 or www.modestogov.com/prnd.

Faux Finishing Class

When: Sat, March 13, 9am. Where: Mistlin Gallery. Description: Basics of faux finishing including glazes on smooth and textured surfaces, how to simulate antique verde marble,crackle finish, and a two colors of paint finish. Written instructions are provided for each technique learned. This is a completely hands on class. $80 with a $5 materials fee.

Ukrainian Egg Dying Class

When: Sat, March 20, 10am – 12pm or Sat, March 20, 1pm – 3pm or Sat, March 27, 10am – 12pm or Sat, March 27, 1pm – 3pm. Where: Mistlin Gallery. Description: Ukrainian Egg Dying (just in time for Easter) All ages welcome (students under 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult) Caution: involves open flame, melting wax, sharp metal tipped utensils. $12.50 per person for 2 hour session. All supplies included. Students are welcome to attend two sessions for $25.

Watercolor Class

When Sat, April 10– Sun, April 11, 9:30am - 4:30pm. Where: Mistlin Gallery. Description: Shirley Green, artist/teacher

Beginning Drawing Class

When Thu, April 15, 6pm – 9pm Or Thursday, July 15, 6pm – 9pm. Where Mistlin Gallery. Description: Milt Bullard teaches general beginning drawing skills for adults, ages 18 and up. $40. Students must bring their own sketch pad and ink pens, pencils or other drawing materials.

No Sew Tote Bag Class

When: Sat, April 17, 9am – 1pm. Where: Mistlin Gallery Description: All materials provided to make a tote or handbag from jeans and pieces of fabric. $40/1 session

Drawing/Painting class

When Thu, April 22 – May 27, 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Where: Mistlin Gallery Description: Lori diMuro teaches drawing and painting for ages 18 and up. 6 week session for $120. Materials list will be provided.

Painted Bird Feeder class

When: Sat, April 24, 9am – 12pm Where: Mistlin Gallery Description Petra Borchert teaches Painted Glass Bottle Bird Feeders. All ages welcome (students under 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult) Acrylic painting on recycled glass bottles. Bird Food NOT included. $15 per person 3 hour session. All supplies will be included.

Intermediate Drawing Class

When: Sat, April 24, 12pm – 4pm or Sat., July 17, 12pm – 4pm. Where: Mistlin Gallery. Description: Milt Bullard will teach general drawing skills to improve the techniques of intermediate to advanced artists. Students must bring their own sketch pad and ink pens, pencils or other drawing materials. 1 Session/$50.

Color Made Easy for Painters

When: Wed, May 12, 10am – 12pm and /or Wed., May 19, 10am – 12pm and/or Wed., June 9, 10am – 12pm and/or Wed., June 16, 10am – 12pm and/or Wed., July 14, 10am – 12pm and/or Wed., July 21, 10am – 12pm and/or Wed., August 11, 10am – 12pm and/or Wed., August 18, 10am – 12pm Where: Mistlin Gallery Description: Louise Yohannan will teach "Color Made Easy" for painters. Ages 18 and up. A materials list will be provided. Student chooses oil or acrylic paint. Students can take one or more classes at $20 for one 2 hour session.

Monumental Face Drawings

When Fri, June 11, 2010, 6:30pm – 9:30pm AND Saturday, June 12 10am – 2pm. Where: Mistlin Gallery Description: Don Hall is the instructor and can be contacted at mail@donhallworks.com. Bring a photo and will use a grid to enlarge to a finished conte crayon product. For those with basic drawing skills up through experienced artists. $70 plus $10 materials fee and bring 18" to 3 foot ruler (and a high quality black-and-white 5-by-7 or larger photograph). Instructor will have quality photos for those that do not have their own.

Calligraphy class

When: Thu, June 17, 2010, 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Where: Mistlin Gallery. Description: BettyJean Reynolds teaches adult watercolor calligraphy. $20 for session, materials provided. Students will go home with a matted parchment.

Potter's Demonstration Workshop

When Sat, September 4, 2010, 10am – 5pm. Where: Mistlin Gallery. Description: San Joaquin Potter's Guild, "Hands In Clay" show, sale and workshop.